1868 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

FORTY·EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

OF THE

M. W. GRAND LODGE .A. F . .AND .A. M. OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI, CONVEXED IN

ST. LOUIS, OCT. 12, A. D. 1868; A. L. 5868.

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ST. LOUIS: P. M. PINCKARD, NOS. 50g AND 510 PINE STREET.

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Annual Communication of the M. W. G. Lodge OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, October 12, 1868. The Most Worshipful Grand D of A. F. and A. M., State of Missouri, held its Forty-Eighth Annual Communication, in "Freemason's Hall," corner Seventh and Market streets, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M., A. L. 5868. PRESENT.

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WM. E. DUNSCOMB, M. W. Grand Mas/er. SAM'L H. SAUNDERS, P. G. jJ1". as R. W:.D. G. AI. THOS. E. GARRETT, R. w: Se1eior Grand Warden. WILLIAM D. MUIR, R. w: JU1ez'or Grand Warden. WILLIAM N. LOKER, R. w: Grand Treasurer. GEO. FRANK GOULEY, R. w: Grand Secretary. and REV. P. M. PINCKARD, W. Grand Chaplaz路n. ALLEN McDOWELL, W. Grand Senior Deacon. J. A. H. LAMPTON, W. Grand Junior Deacon. W. G. ELLIOTT, } w: G d 14': h l JAMES COFF, . ran ,/.uars a s. JOHN A. GILFILLAl.~, W. Grand Sword Bearer. J. G. ANDERSON, W. Grand Steward. CHAS. LEVY, W. Grand Pursuivant. THOS. HARRIS, W. Grand Tyler.

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The M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened in on the third degree of Masonry.

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Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The W. M. Grand Master appointed Bros. Thos. H. Russell, Allen McDowell and Alex. M. Dockery Committee on Credentials, who submitted the following report on REPRESENTATION.

To tke Most Worslu"jjul Grand

of Missouri:

Your Committee on Credential& respectfully report the foHowing representatives entitled to seats in this Grand CJ : Missouri Meridian

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Beacon Howard ....•.•••..• United Ark ........•.•.•.•• Williamsburg.. • • . •. George Washington.

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Agency Pauldingville .•.•..• Rising Sun " . . .• Auburn Memphis Clarksville... • . • •. .•

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Mexico Evergreen St. John·s

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A. Prall, W. M. Goldschmidt, proxy for W. M. and Wardens. 3 .. A. Weigle, W. M. f .. N. G. Elliott, proxy for W. M. S .. Z. M. Roundtree, W. M. 6 .. A. A. Towson, J. W. 8 ..Thos. R. Hobson, proxy for W. M. 9' .John Buchanan, W. M., Thos. H. Russell, S. W., R. F. Garretson, J. W. IO •• E. M. Yates, proxy for W. M. I I ••J. F. Edwards, W. M. 13 .. Ben. L. May, W. M. I4 .. T. G. Ellis, W. M., M. Newland, S. W. 16 ..John Sanders, proxy for W. M. 17 .. M. H. McFarland, W. M., W. F. Oglesby, S. W. 18 .. Granville Keller, W. M. I9 .. E. T. Wetmore, S. W., E. Ashcraft, J. W. 20 .. Edward Nathan, W. M., Theo. Nagle, S. W., E. J. Williamson, J. W. 22 •• W. R. Oliver, proxy for S. W., Samuel Goslee, proxy for J. W., 24 ..John M. Cooper, W. M. 2S .. D. F. Kaime, W. M., M. MandIe, S. W., Peter Behr, J. W. 26 ..John M. Marmaduke, W. M. 27"S, C. Griswold, W. M. 28 ..John G. Foss, W. M., A. E. Shaw, S. W. 2 .. B.

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Windsor ......•....• Sibley Lafayette Ralls

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\Ventzville " Fayette " Haynesville •.....••• " Xenia " Livingston •..•••...••, \Vakanda " \Veston " Arrow Rock........ " Tipton " Richmond •....... " " Monticello " Cen tralia. . . .. . • . . .• " Vincil .............• " Cambridge " " l\Ionroe ... '. .. .. Linn Rocheport. . . • . . . . .. Tebo Sullivan Savannah.........•• Danville Eureka .......•..... Ashley ......•...... Lebanon

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29' .J. A. Hughes, W. M. 3I ..W. A. Hall, W. M. 32 ..J.A. Price, W. M. 33 ..J. B. Vardeman, W. M., John Ralls, proxy for S. W. andJ. W. 34' .Moses Bond, S. W. 36.. 0. Davis, S. W. 38 .•James Lovern, W. M. 40' .S. B. Stannard, proxy for W. M., L. \V. Mitchell, proxy for J. W. 43' . James E. Carter, W. M., Wm. M. Dean, S. W., Sigmund Vetsberg, proxy for J. W. 45 ..Vincent Henderson, W. M., W. T. McCutchan, S. W., Fred. Albright, J. W. 46 .. W. H. Muzzy, W. M., John H. Wray, S. W. 47 .. R. P. Williams, J. W. 49' .James Y. Whitsett, W. M. 50' .Nathan Goslee, W. M. 51 . .John H. Turner, proxy for W. M. 52 ..James E. Drake, W. M. 53' .D. P. Wallingford, proxy for W. M., F. H. Lewis, S. W. 55 .. 0. F. Potter, proxy for W. M. 56 ..J. W. Norman, S. W.,J. F. Taylor, proxy for J. W. 57 .. H. C. Garner, proxy for W. M. 58 . .]ohn C. Anderson, W. M. 59...\V. H. Carpenter, W. M., W. G. Jackson, proxy for S. W. 62 .. ElIas Parrott, W. M. 63 ..J. W. Petty, W. M., W. D. Odendahl, S. W. 64' .Alex. F. Barr, \V. M., R. H. Walker, proxy for S. W. 66 .. R. H. Mason, W. M. 67' .Charles Myers, proxy for W. M. 68 .. n. L. Q.!;Iarles, proxy for W. M. 69· .Joseph Cross, S. W. 71 .. C. H. Gee, proxy for W. M. and S. W. 72 .. D. R. Knox, W. M. 73.·H. L. Gaines, S. W. 75' .P. H. Tucker, W. M., J. N. Orr, S. ,v. 77 :.J. G. Anderson, W. M., S. F. Dunlop, S. W.

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Polar Star.......... No. 79' .Jno. H. Pottenger, W.M., Wright Schaumburg, proxy for S. W., Chas. Thaw, J. W. Bridgeton••••••••• " " So •• J. H. Garrett, proxy for W. M., David V. Baber, S. W., Joseph Davis, J. W. Jackson .•••..••••.•• u 82 ..Alex. M. Dockery, W. M. Laclede " 83' -Josiah lvey, W. M., J. M. Herndon, J. W. 86 ..Danforth Cheeney, W. M. Brookfield·· '" " Dresden " 88 .. L. H. Williams, proxy for W. M. Friendship " 89.. T. B. Yates, proxy for W. M. King Solomon...... " 9O.-Joseph R. Crampton, proxy fOT W. M. St. Mark's.......... " 93' .Edmund Gray, S. W. 'Vebster •• •• . • . • •. •. " ~ ..I. D. Johnson, W. M., C. H. Turner,]. W. Canton ...••.•••..•• " lOO .. Z. T. Knight, proxy for W. M. 102 .. Philip Trammel, W. M. Bloomington " .. " Heroine " 104' .B. L. Riggins, proxy for W. M. Kirksville.. . •. • ••. •• " IOS .. W. S. Baird, W. M. Macon " 106..J. M. Wilson, W. M. Golden Square .•.••• " 1<>7"S, Houck, S. W. Montezuma •••..•.•• " 109' .Kirby Benedict, proxy for W. M. and Wardens. Trenton ••••..•••••• " I11 .. Byron Markert, W. M. Plattsburg ..•••....• " I13 ..John O. Eaton, W. M. Twilight " IIi' .Frank D. Evans, W. M. Daviess " I16 ..John R. Middleton, proxy for W. M. Versailles. • • . . .• " I17 .. M. C. White, W. M., Geo. W. Painter, S. W., H. M. Jackson, proxy for J. W. Kingston... • . . • . • •. " u8 .. A. B. Mills, proxy for W. M. and S. W. Erwin " 121 .. R. H. Follenius, J. W. Hermann...•••.••••• " 123 ..Jos. Kessler, S. W. Dardenne.. . . • . • • . .. " 12i' .David Schultz, proxy for W. M., W. C. Williams, S. W. Gen tryville . • . • . •• .• " 125 .. Ahira Mannring, W. 1\1. Seaman •....••..•.• " 126 ..John J. Dillinger, proxy for W. M. Live Onk " 128 .. C. L. Mayo, W. M. Constantine........• " 129 .. Geo. Whitcomb, proxy for W. M. West Prairie .......• " 130' . Bennett Marshall, 'V. M. Potosi " 131 .. E. B. Smith, W. M., C. D. Smith, S. W., B. Davidson. J. W. 133 .. B. Shepherd, W. M., L. Thomason, S. Star of the West .... " W., J. T. Ake, proxy for J. W. Plensant Mount " 134"W, M. Lumpkin, S. W. Warrensburg " " 135' .M. M. Gladdis, S. W.

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Phll!nix ••••.•••••••• No. 136 ..J. W. Campbell, W. M., Wm. H. Biggs, proxy for S. W. Prairieville •.••••• " " 137 ..John E. Sampson, W. M. Oregon " 139' .Charles David, W. M. Pleasant Grove.. . ••. " 1i2 .. Thos.J. Starke, W. M. McGee " 1'fl) •• T. W. McCormick. W. M., A. J. Marshall, S. W., A. Teter,J. W. Cass " li7 ..N. M. Givan, W. M., R. L. Foster, proxy for S. W. Lexington " 149' .G. C. Alexander, W. M. Benj. Marshall, J.W. Birming " 150" Wm. C. Tays, proxy for W. M. Milton .. 151 •. Eli Owen, S. W. Bloomfield. . . . . • .• •• " IS3 .. A. E. Carter, W. M. Concord...... ...... " . lSi' .R. S. Shields, W. Mo, J. P. Thurmond, proxy for S. W., Wm. N. Pledge, proxy for J. W. Johnson II 158 ..Jos. Yancey, W. M., L. M. Petlill, S. W. Pacific " 159" Wm. R. Bibb, proxy for W. M. 163 ..J. B. Austin, W. M., L. E. Carpenter, S. Occidental.. •• .. " W., W. A. Miller,J. W. Maryville " 165 .. 8. T. Kennedy, W. M. Orient Francais " 167 ..John P. Ravold, W. M., David Capt, S. W., Ferdinand Droz, J. W. 168 ..John McReynolds, W. M. Colony " Ip .. Do L. Lee, W. M. Wolf Island..... . " 174-' .M. M. Jessee, W. M., B. F. Harvey, proxy Sturgeon ..... " .•• , " for S. W. Griswold " 178 .. B. S. Jefferson, S. W. Pride of the West. 179' . William P. Mullen, W. M., John C. Summers, S. W. Desmoines " lSo .. D. M. Scott, proxy for W. M., H. 1.. McKee, proxy for J. W. 182 •• R. Go Chappel, J. W. Stewartsville , " California .•.• . • . . •• " 183 ..J. R. Todd, W. M., L. F. Woods, S. W. Chamois " ISs .. Saml. Hall, W. M., Allan L. McGregor, proxy for S. W. Morality " 186 .. Thomas T. Martin, proxy for W. M. Henry Clay ...•.••.. " 187' .J. F. Coons, W. M. Hannibal .........•• " 188 .•John Ure, W. M. Zeredatha. . . . . • . • . •• " IS<}' .Lewis F. Weimer, proxy for W. M., Henry C. Farris, S. W., J. W. Goslee, . proxy for J. W.

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Frankfort ..•...•...• \Vellsville..........• New Hope .•.....•.. \Vestville... ··· .•...• Trilumina ........•.• Hickory Hill Rolla Hornersville.. .• . . .. Barbee Kansas City.... . . .. Mystic Tie ...... " .• Hamilton .•.•......• Salem ......••....•. St. James Warrenton Bucklin Ionic Sedalia La Plata Granville Palestine.. . . . . . . . . .. Keystone Montgomery Carroll High Hill

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No. 192 •• Wm. Milburn, proxy for W M. and S. W. " 194 .. Wm. A. Woods, W. M. " 199' .J. W. Welch, W. M. " 202 .. W. S. West, proxy for W. M. " JOS •• H. D. Doak, W. lI. " 2II •• M. D. N. Henley, S. W. " 213' .R. P. Faulkner, W. M., A. H. Orchard, proxy for J. W. " 215" W. L. Fisher, proxy for W. M. " 217 .. E. S. West, proxy for W. M. " 220 .. W. E. Whiting, W. M., I. W. McDonald, proxy for S. W. " 221 •• J. C. Statler, W. M. " 224 .. Willis Griffing, W. Y. " 225"]. M. Orchard, W. M., W. A. Young, proxy for S. 'V., D. R. Henderson, J. W. " 230 •• 1V. E. Glenn, W. M. " 231 •• D. P. D)'er, W. M. " 233 •• A. Hausmann, proxy for W. M. " 235 . . S. M. Elliott, W. M. " 236 •• n. H. Ingram, W. M. " 237 .. G. N. Sharp, W. M. " 240' .C. Hanger, proxy for W. M. " 241 •• James G. Owen, proxy for W. M., W. W. Edwards, S. W. " 243 .. Thos. M. Wannall, W. M., E. H. A. Habicht, J. W. " 246 ••J. F. Tippett, W. M. " 249· .Archibald Flint, proxy for W. M. " 250' .John J. Skinner, W. M.

Past Grand OjJicers who are not present as RepresentaHves.-S. H. Saunders, P. G. M. ; Joseph Foster, P. G. M.; John D. Vincil, P. G. M.; ]. W. S. Mitchell, P. G. M. As RepresentaHves.-John Ralls, P. G. M.; M. H. McFarland, P. G. M. Past Masters "Who are Not Representatives.-Allen McDowell, M. L. Cohn, D. N. Burgoyne, J. A. H. Lampton, Charles Lev)', John W. Luke, D. Newman, Robert Hale, W. C. Defriez, L. W. Mitchell, John D. Daggett, J. A. Hart, T. B. Howe, John B. Henderson, R. A. Fowler, James, M. Kershaw, R. S. Vorhis, James White, W. J. Jackson, George R. Hunt, C. C. Morrow, James O. Alter, Henry Neal, John L. Martin, J. M. Holt, John C. Anderson, Joseph M. Fox, Thomas Richeson, D. T.

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Wainwright, John Gilfillan, John Decker, P. D. G. M., Martin Collins, P. G. S. W., Rufus E. Anderson, P. G. S. W. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS H. RUSSELL,} Committee. ALLEN McDOWELL, ALEX. M. DOCKERY,

There being a quorum present, the M. W. Grand Master declared the Grand 0 ready to proceed to business. BE.lDING OF m:INUTES.

On motion of Bro. T. E. Garrett, the reading of the minutes of 1867 was dispensed with, printed copies being in the hands of members. ADDRESS OF GRAND m:ASTEB.

The M. W. Grand Master delivered his annual address, as follows: Brelltren

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M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri:

Another masonic year is about to close, and yet another about to open. We meet to congratulate each other over the successes, to weave the cypress wreath for the sorrows, and to throw the mantle of forgiveness over the errors of the one, and to bind hearts and hands together anew for the labors of the other. We meet for the first time in this noble Temple, about to be consecrated to the glorious traditions, and yet more glorious offices of Masonry. Let us thus early in our Annual Convocation seek to catch the spirit which speaks forth from these lofty walls and splendid decorations, telling of effort wisely put forth, of means wisely expended in behalf of the great principles which bind us together, and appl)' ourselves in the spirit of true and earnest brotherhood to the duties now before us. CO:-;DITIO~

MASO~RY.

It gi"es me great plcasurt~ to announce to you that throughout the jurisdiction of this Grand D, so far as I have been able to learn, all is encouraging in the present and hopeful for the future. Within the Cf!:J masonic good will and zeal prevail, while the number 9f both CE!:J and members is rapidly increasing. Since our last Annual Convocation fortytwo dispensations have been granted for the opening of new Cf!:J. In every instance the petition has been endorsed and strongly recommended by trustworthy brethren. In a number of cases these new Cf!:J will supply

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the places of those once in existence, but which, in common with so much else that was noble and beautiful in our land, were destroyed in the fierce conflict of arms. Thus does Freemasonry seek not only to soften the passions which war enkindled, but also to heal the wounds and hide the scars it leaves behind. VISITATIONS. Owing to the constant pressure of private business upon my time and attention, I have been able to visit only the Câ&#x201A;Ź:J at California, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Pleasant Hill and Kansas City. At each of these places, however, representatives from the various Câ&#x201A;Ź:J in the several counties were present. From these I was gratified to learn that harmony prevailed. By my request each D conferred the third degree, with the exception of that at Warrensburg, where I was persuaded to confer that degree, with the assistance of three of the members of my own D, who accompanied me, and at California, where the work was exemplified. At all of these places the work was creditable except at Pleasant Hill, and there the brethren have, as I have since been advised, greatly improved under the instruction of District Deputy Carter. I took occasion in this official visitation to say to the Masters of Cib that they must conform their work to that of the Grand D, and endeavored to impress upon them and their Wardens the importance of attending the l:E!J of instruction authorized by the last Grand D. In my judgment no plan has been devised which will more effectually secure uniformity of work than the system of l:E!J of instructiOll, presided over by the District Deputies. GRAND LECTURER AND WORK. I have a recommendation or two in this connection to submit to the Grand D: Let the work, as exemplified by the Grand Lecturer, be declared by your solemn resolve to be the work of this Grand Jurisdiction, and then require the sut-ordinatel:E!J to coniorm to it. Many members of the Fraternity, and some of them old and experienced ones, deny that the work of the Grand Lecturer is the work adopted by the Grand D, and the same as that known as the work of the Baltimore Convention j but assume that though the Grand 0 has adopted the Baltimore Convention work, yet this has been subsequently changed by our Grand Lecturers. The endorsement suggested will settle this controversy finally. And, again, I would suggest that every District Deputy who shall receive an appointment, or be reappointed hereafter, shall be strictly and thoroughly examined as to his proficiency by the Grand Lecturer before he is commissioned.

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INCREASE OF MASONIC DISTRICTS. I would also fraternally recommend an increase in the number of masonic districts. These are so large that it is exceedingly inconvenient in most of them for the District Deputies to visit them, and for the officers to meet at the Citl of instruction. Increase the nnmber and so arrange the districts as to make it easy for the Deputies to visit their Citl, and the officers to meet at the ceJ of instruction, and you will have accomplished, in my opinion, a great deal toward perfecting the work and making it uniform throughout the State. R. W. Bro. Archibald Long having resigned on account of pressing private business, which would prevent his attending to that and his official duties, I appointed and commissioned R. W. A. McDowell D. D. G. M. of the Fourteenth Masonic District. R. W. Bro. Samuel H. Owens having removed from the State, not to return until after the close of the present masonic year, I appointed and commissioned R. W. James E. Carter D. D. G. M. of the Twelfth Masonic District. REAL ESTATE. On the 14th of March I executed a deed to the trustees of Sedalia 0, in conformity with a resolution of the last Grand D. On the 24th of the same month I drew my warrant on the Grand Treasurer, payable on the 15th of October, 1868, for $5,000, being the balance due the Masonic Hall Association for stock subscribed by the Grand D. CORNER STONE. On the 6th of July I empowered Bro. H. C. Cockerill to open a Grand

o for the purpose of laying the corner stone of Pritchett School Institute, in Gla~gow; and on the '9th of the same month I gave the same authority to R. W. Bro. Jno. W. Baldwin to lay the corner stone of a seminary at Poplar Bluff. SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE. On the 17th ofJuly, for good and sufficient reasons, which will be flied herewith, I suspended from office Bro. Charles Gloyd, Worshipful Master of Holden D, U. D. In the latter part of September I suspended from office Bro. Henry Neill, Worshipful Master of Warrensburg D, No. 135, and cited him to appear at this communication of the Grand D to answer charges preferred against him, which are filed herewith. SPECIAL ELECTION. On the 18th of July I issued a dispensation to Arrow Rock

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Secretary, the brother elected at the regular election refusing to be installed. On the 26th of the same month I issued a dispensation to Fulton [J to elect a \Vorshipful Master, the Master elected refusing to serve. DECISIONS. Many questions have been submitted, upon which decisions were readily made by a reference to the By-Laws, and it is deemed unnecessary to mention them in this address. I have decided some interesting questions, however, which will require the confirmation of the Grand D, and I will proceed to state them:

It is competent for a D to restore an expelled member if no appeal has been taken to the Grand D; provided, the action is had at a regular meeting which all the members are notified to attend. Any member of a D has the right to object to a degree being conferred upon an elected candidate at any time previous to his introduction into the D, and the Master is bound to respect his objection; nor can the degree be conferred until said objection be withdrawn. A District Deputy has not the power conferred upon him by the ByLaws to convene a Grand D for any purpose whatever without the authority of the Grand Master. A. D has the right to discipline a member for an unmasonic offense committed previous to his initiation. When he petitioned the D for initiation, if he had been guilty of a crime which the im'estigating committee failed to ascertain, he practiced a fraud upon the Fraternity in presuming to make his applic,\tion for the degrees, and for this fraud, as well as for the offense itself, he is certainly amenable to his D. I am aware that a different ruling prevails in some other jurisdictions, but my decision seems to be in full accordance with the spirit and object of our Institution.

It is competent for the Lodge where he was initiated, when an Entered Apprentice has removed, or contemplates removing, within another jurisdiction, to grant him a certificate that he was regularly initiated therein, and is at the time in good standing as such; provided it is done by an unanimous vote, and that vote must be taken by ballot if any member desire it. The same rule will apply to the case of a Fellow Craft. A member suspended for a definite time for the non-payment of dues is not discharged therefrom upon its expiration, but is liable to be suspended again for the same amount for which he was originally suspended if he fail to liquidate it. The by-law in regard to suspensions is not construed a:ike in all Cfb. In some, members are suspended until their dues are paid, and in others for months or years, reaching a period in some

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instances of twenty-five or thirty years. It would seem that it would be proper for this Grand 0 to place such a construction on the law as would justify all Câ&#x201A;Ź::J in simply suspending delinquent members until their dues are paid. A 0 under dispensation has not the power conferred upon it by our By-Laws to arraign and discipline non-affiliates i this is vested only in chartered Câ&#x201A;Ź::J. When the Master of a 0 declares a candidate rejected upon the first ballot it is to be presumed that he has done so in conformity with the law, and he can not be compelled by any member to state the number of rejecting ballots. A non-affiliated Mason Clln not prefer charges against a member .of a This decision was made in a case from Kingston D, No. 118. The history of the case is as follows: A brother non-affiliated presented his petition for membership, which was refared to a committee; one of the committee was dissatisfied with the answers to some questions asked the petitioner, and advised him that unless they were explained he was unwilling to report favorably upon his application. This was refused. The petitioner preferred charges against tlte member, who was Junior Deacon of the D, and the Master removed the member from his office-from his position on the committee-and refused to permit him to vote when the petition was balloted for. On obtaining a certified copy of the proceedings and a statement of the Master, in which the above facts appear, I issued an order directing the Master of Kingston D to set aside all the proceedings of the D whereby the member's rights were affected, and to place all the parties thereto in the same situation they occupied previous to the presentation of the charge by the non-affiliated brother, which order, I was subsequently informed by the Master, was strictly complied with. I became satisfied that the error of the Master was in being badly advised, and that he did not design injuring the member intentionally, and hence I did not deem it necessary to do anything further in the premises. The papers in connection with this case are herewith submitted. D.

It does not lie in the power of the Grand Master to interfere in cases after trial is had in subordinate Câ&#x201A;Ź::J. Appeals must be taken to the Grand D, and not to the Grand Master.

The District Deputies are officers created by the Grand 0 B.y-Laws; their duties are specifically defined therein, and they are to be gO\'erned thereby. Instruction in the ritual and examination of the records is their province, and in the discharge of their duties they must have the heart)' co-operation of every officer of a O. The Master is accountable for the action of his D. He is the responsible party to the Grand D or the

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Grand Master. If he fail to perform his whole duty, he may be suspended from his office; if he do it, and the 0 refuse to support him, its charter should be arrested. I have held, in a case submitted to me, that a District Deputy has not the power conferred upon him by our laws to require the Master to allow himself, or the Grand Lecturer, to confer a degree upon a candidate, or to designate the members who should fill the several stations when the degree was to be conferred. A member of one 0 has no right to prohibit the initiation of a candidate into another. He may submit his objections to the Master, the committee, or any member, and it is for either to determine whether they are sufficient. Vacancies in any of the elective offices of a 0 must be filled by pro tem. appointment for the remainder of the term. Non-affiliates, who have remained such twelve months, are deprived of all masonic benefits, including masonic burial. This is the law which I had occasion to refer to several times during the last year. It is a harsh law, and works oppressively in many instances; for how frequently is it the case that petty spite or political prejudice will induce members of the Order to prohibit a brother from affiliating. A better rule, in my humble judgment, would be to require C2J to compel non-affiliates to apply for membership, and if they refuse to do so, suspend or expel them legally and lawfully. A 0 has the right to remove its residence from one building to another, in the same town or city (without permis~ion from the Grand ~Ia~t~r), and by its own vote. The Master can not prohibit th<' r~mO\'al; prod'it'd, always, that the proposed new hall is altogether al'prol'riat~ and suit:lble. A brother receiving the Master's degree in a::J n:'lu~"ted to ,~ont<:r it is a member of the 0 from which the request cil1lll'. It is au ad of courtesy, and the fee belongs to the 0 making th~ apl'li,'ation. It is improper and inexpedient for a 0 to try a member for a ~rime while the same is undergoing investigation in the courts of the country. Being advised that a trial was about to be had in Lincoln 0, 138, against a brother who was indicted by the Circuit Court of Andrew county, I issued nn order to the Master of that 0 to postpone the trial until afkr the termination of the case in the court. Ever)' man is presumed, by the criminal law, to be innocent until his guilt is pro\路en. This, in my opinion, should be equally good masonic law. The accused is entitled to our sympathies until his guilt is established, and it would be manifestly unjust and improper to permit a 0 to do any thing which might have a tendency to prejudice the case of a member of the Fraternity with a jury of his country, as a trial in a 0 would, either one way or another.

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The 8th section of Art XV of the By-Laws of the Grand D requires the election of Masters and Wardens of newly chartered Cib, as well as other elective officers, before work can be done therein. The Grand Master has no authority under our By-Laws to issue a dispensation for the election of a Master of a D who has not previously served as such, or a term as Warden of a D. Such a procedure would be in contravention of the Old Charges, which emphatically declare that" no brother can be a Master until he has ac.ted as a Warden." A Master Mason, made in an army D, subsequently affiliated with a regular D, dimitted therefrom, and applied for membership in a D in this Grand Jurisdiction. I decided in this case that a Master Mason presenting a dimit from a regular D with which this Grand D is in fraternal communication must be treated as though he were made a Mason in a regular D; but that a Mason hailing from an army D, and deRiring to affiliate, must, under our law, take the same steps as a profane, and pay the regular fees. COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. I am convinced that it would be beneficial to the Craft if this Grand Body would, at an early period of its present communication, authorize the appointment of a Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, to whom all decisions of the Grand Master, made in vacation of the Grand D, as well as points in dispute that may arise during its session, should be referred, and who should be required to report the same to the Grand D for its final decision previous to its close, in order that the judgment of the Grand D on the several questions submitted to the committee may be printed with the proceedings. This plan, if adopted, will relie\'e the Grand Master of a great deal of unnecessary labor, and the information furnished to the Masters of subordinate Cib will be of incalculable benefit to them. REPORTS OF D. D. GRAND MASTERS. Reports from the District Deputies of the following Districts only have been received, viz.: the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th. The law requires these reports to be forwarded to the Grand Master thirty days prior to the meeting of the Grand D, and it should be strictly complied with, as much useful material may be gathered therefrom to present to the Grand D. Nothing has occurred during the year to disturb the kindly relations existing with other jurisdictions. All is peace and good will.

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CONCLUSION. Having thus given, briefly, a history of my official acts and decisions, allow me, before concluding this annual address, to bring two other topics to your attention, and, through you, to the attention of the brethren throughout our jurisdiction. Our country is now passing through one of the most terrible ordeals to which a nation can be sUbjected. But just escaped from the terrible devastations, and the still more terrible passions engendered by civil strife. it is even now distracted by party hate and violence to an extent not dreamed of in the former years of peace. Under the maddening influence of political excitement, old enmities, which.ought long ago to have been buried, are revived, and new ones called into existence. Brethren, with these things we, as Masons, have nothing to do; and it is our duty, within our Cfu and among the members of the Fraternity, to keep aloof from all such dissensions. It is but reasonable to suppose that there will be differences of opinion among us on these exciting topics; yet these differences must not be allowed to interfere with the high and holy obligations which we have taken upon ourselves. To become Masons we did not surrender our principles, either social, political or religious; yet to he Masons, "in deed and in truth," we must follow the sublime teachings of that Book we are all taught to revere, and" love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous, not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwif>e, blessing, knowing that we are hereunto called that we may inherit a blessing." That blessing we have inherited through all the past ages; and while empires and nations have risen and fallen, while wars have desolated the earth, while Churches have been rent asunder, our Order has kept the even tenor of its way, because it banished from its sacred precincts the hatred and bitterness of partisan strite. It was the glory of Masonry during the late unhappy war that it robbed numberless battle-fields of some of their most repulsive features; and many a soldier and many a prisoner was made glad by the kindness of those with whom he had just been engaged in the deadly strife, but to whom he was still united by the mystic tie, which sword and cannon could not break; many a distant home was cheered in the midst of its deep agonies by the fact that the loved one in his last hours was cared for and his body decently buried by those who knew and felt the sacred ties of brotherhood. Let not this high glory be tarnished, now that the conflict in the field has ceased and another has begun in the walks of social and political life. The motto upon our seal tells the secret of our Order's success and the true spirit of Masonic Institutions-" Union and Brotherly Lo\路e." In the late meeting of distinguished Masons in this city, in the friendly intercourse then enjoyed and the kind offices then interchanged, our Institution has demonstrated to all that men from every

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part of our common country, and perhaps of every shade of sentiment, could meet and" love as brethren," could give and receive the noble charities of noble souls. Let the same spirit animate every Mason j and, as in the past, so in the future, " storms may not wreck nor seas devour" the time路honored institutions of the Order. The other subject to which I alluded is, the attempt in some localities to revive the old warfare against Masonry. Certain parties, and even certain religious denol1linations, have seen fit to array themselves against our beloved Institution, as dangerous to the well路being of society and subversive of religion. Why such charges should ever have been made, or why they should now be revived, I can not imagine, unless it be to subserve personal selfish ends. Masonry teaches its members to be true to all their obligations as men. It does not array itself against religion, nor even claim a position of equality with it, but is content to be as a handmaid to it in ministering to purposes of human benefaction. But I have called your attention to this ~ubject simply to say that when thus attacked and slandered without cause, it does not become us as Masons to return "railing for railing," but rather, by doing our duty, by keeping our Order free from all unworthy intruders, by guarding well our own and each other's characters and conduct, to " put to silence the ignorance of foolish men." And now, my brethren, in giving back to you the office whose cares and responsibilities were at first reluctantly assumed, permit me to declare my determination to decline a re-election. Grateful for the honors which your partiality conferred, I retire, with the humble prarer that Heaven may ever bestow its richest blessings upon this Grand 0, upon you its members and the t:Eb you represent, and upon this most Ancient Order of " Free and Accepted Masons" wherever found. WM. E. DUNSCOMB,

Gra"d Master. COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS.

The annual address waS, by the R. W. Deputy Grand Master, referred to the following Past Grand Masters: Bros. John Ralls, Jos. Foster, George \JVhitcomb, M. H. McFarland, John H. Turner and John D. Vincil. REPORTS OF D. D. GRAND MASTERS.

The Grand Secretary read the following reports of the R. 'V. District Deputy Grand Masters. [See Appendix.J 2

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At half past twelve o'clock the M. from labor to refreshment till z o'clock

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FREEMASON'S HALL, Z O'CLOCK, P. M. } October 12, 1868.

The M. W. Grand 0 was called from refreshment to labor by the M. 'V. Grand Master. Grand officers in their several stations. STANDING CO:1nUTTEES.

The M. W. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following standing committees : Committee on Unfinished Business-John Ralls, H. D. Daak, Moses Bond. Committee on C"artered C拢J-R. P. Faulkner, Bennett Marshall, J. G. Anderson, John Ure, John Sanders, John G. Foss, R. P. Williams, James R. Todd. Committee 0" Appeals and Grievance-S. H. Saunders, William D. Muir, B. H. Ingram, R. E. Anderson, John Decker. Committee on Gb Und~r Dispellsatt'on - I. W. McDonald, Allen McDowell, J. W. Petty, John W. Luke, A. Vetsburg, D. P. Wallingford, H. L. Gaines, W. P. Baird, John W. Marmaduke, Elias Parrott, Robert Hale. Committee on C"arity-Thomas E. Garrett, D. N. Burgoyne, J. A Price, S. C. Griswold, 0 Davis. Committee on Accoullts-George Whitcomb, A. M. Dockery, O. F. Potter. Committee on Ways aId Means-Martin Collins, L. F. Weimer, N. G. Elliott, M. H. McFarland, S. B. Stannard. TIME FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Bro. A. M. Dockery offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the election of officers for the ensuing year be appointed for to-morrow afternoon, at half-past two o'clock.

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Bro.

J. W. Goslee offered the following, which was

adopted:

Resolved, That, as as a token of our appreciation of the esteemed worth of our late Bro. Jas. H. Robinson, P. D. D. G. M., a memorial page be set apart in our proceedings to record his demise. NEW BRVNSWICK.

The Grand Secretary read the following from the Grand 0 of New Brunswick: To tlte Most Worsllijful Gralld Master alld tJe G,tillti Accepted A/lCiellt Masolls of tJe State of M,ssoun":

of Fru allti

The Memorial of the Grand CJ of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of New Brunswick ShewethThat. at a convention of duly warranted CEJ, held at the city of Saint John, in the province of New Brunswick, in British North America, in the month of October last, the Grand 0 in and for the province of New Brunswick was, by the unanimous action of sixteen lib. erected upon the ancient charges and constitutions of Freemasonry. That the circumstances which prompted this action are set forth in the published proceedings of convention, and of the first communication of this Grand 0, transmitted for your information. That this Grand 0 hath been duly erected by the united action of a large majority of the teJ established in the province, and embracing the different jurisdictions heretofore represented in New Brunswick. That this Grand 0, so legally erected, according to the ancient constitlltions of the Craft claims, and has sole and exclusive If asonic jurisdiction over Ancient Craft .Masonry within this province of New Brunswick. This Grand 0. therefore, desires that fraternal communication may be established between your Grand 0 and the Grand 0 of New Brunswick. This memorial, by resolution of the Grand 0, is issued under the hand of the M. W. Grand Master and the Seal of Grand 0, this sixth day of April, A. D. J868, A. L. S868. B. LESTER PETERS, Grand Master for New B,._klt.

W. F.

BvNTJNG.

Gra"d Secretary.

And, upon motion of the Grand Secretary, duly seconded, the

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M. W. Grand 0 of New Brunswick was unanimously recognized by the M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri. REPORT ON fJORRESPONDENfJE.

The Grand Secretary read his report on Foreign Correspondence. [See Appendix.] BRO. W. P. BOVLWARE.

A memorial from Bro. Boulware was read, praying for remittance of interest upon certain notes, and referred to Committee on Accounts. RALLS LODGE, 1'1'0. 33.

A memorial from this 0 was read and referred to Committee on Chartered CE!::J. AlUENDMEl'I'T TO BY-LAWS.

Bro. Alex. M. Dockery offered the following amendment to the By-Laws, which was read the first time: Resolved, That section 21 of Article XVIII of the By-Laws of the Grand 0 be amended to read as follows: " Whenever a charge, or charges, shall be exhibited against a member of the Grand 0, growing out of his official conduct, the Grand Master, on receipt of the same, shall cause a true copy to be served on the accused, and if, after investigation, he believe the charge, or charges, to be without sufficient foundation, he shall report accordingly to the next Grand 0 j but if the Grand Master believe the charge, or charges, to be well founded, he shall forthwith suspend the accused from the exercise of his privileges as a member of the Grand 0, and cite him to appear before the Grand 0 at its next meeting to answer to the charge, or charges, exhibited against him j provided, that a Master of a 0 shall be amenable to the Grand 0 alone for unmasonic or immoral conduct." GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Grand Secretary submitted the following report : OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY, St. Louis, Oct. 12, 1868.

In beginning my annual report, I will state that, immediately after the close of your last session, I issued the following fourteen dispensations for new CE!J ordered by you, to wit:

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Oct. 19> 1867.-Alton D, Alton, Oregon county. Shekinah D, Hanover, Jefferson county. Lodge of Light, Eagleville, Harrison county. Ravanna D, Ravanna, Mercer county. Faithful D, - - - , Ripley county. Lodge of Love, Lancaster, Schuyler county. Mechanicsville D, Mechanicsville, St. Charles county. Florence D, New Florence, Montgomery county. Holden D, Holden, Johnson county. Fayetteville D, Fayetteville, Johnson county. Corinthian D, Warrensburg, Johnson county. Summitt D, Strother, Jackson county. Social D, Martinsburg, Audrain county. Butler D, Butler, Bates county. Also, agreeably to your order, I issued the original charters to the following six dormant t:jtJ: Dawson, No. 37, Wellington, Lafayette county. Golden Square, No. Icy[, Westport, Jackson county. Compass, No. no, Parksville, Platte county. Papinsville, No. 140, Papinsville, Bates county. Yancey, No. 148, Pineville, McDonald county. Neosho, No. 247, Neosho, Newton county. By order of the M. \V. Grand Master, I have issued Dispensations for the following forty new t:jtJ, to wit: Aurora D, St. Louis-\Vm. A. Gibson, W. M.; Henry Silvester, S. W.; Henry B. Butts, J. W. November 2, 1867. Lodge of Truth, Atlanta, Macon county-Arthur Barron, W. M.; Dan'l Moody, S. W.; Martin AtterburJ', J. \V. N"o\"ember IS, 1867. Rock Prairie D, near Dunkle's Store, Lawrence county-M. H. Gilleland, W. M.; James C. Stinson, S. \\'.; Lewis Thomas, J. \V. November 26, 1867. New Salem D, near Cap au Gris, Lincoln county-\Vm. H. Crenshaw, W. M.; Wm. H. Wise, S. W.; Josiah H. DrJden, J. W. November 26, 1867路 Solomon D, Springfield, Green county-John T. Fullbright, W. Y.; Jonathan E. Tept, S. W.; Wm. F. Dunn, J. W. January 4, 1S68. Granite D, Sedalia, Pettis county-Joseph M. Fox, W. M.; David H. Smith, S. W.; Charles L. Martin, J. W. January 40 1868. St. Clair D, Osceola, St. Clair county-Samuel S. Burdett, \V. M. ; Elias Disney, S. W.; John H. Thomas, J. W. January 7. 1S68. Newmarket D, Newmarket, Platte county-\Villiam P. Moore, W. M. j Isaac Deane, S. W. j John P. Boughman, J. W. January 9,1868.

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Tranquillity 0, Centerville, Saline county,-B. J. O'Rear. W. M.; Robt. H. Willis, S. W.; Joseph Gorrell, J. W. January 21, 1868. Mt. Zion 0, Westplains, Howell county-John B. Collins, W. M.; Peter H. Collins, S. W.; John Q.: Cooper, J. W. January ~3, 1868Grand River 0, Morristown, Cass county-Jehiel C. Stephenson, W. M.; A. H. Hale, S. W.; S. R. Estel, J. W. January 23, 1868. Index 0, Index, Cass county-Thomas F. Allison, W. M.; Jacob Horn, S. W. j Wm. Benton, J. W. January 23, 1868. Lodge of Peace, Chilhowee, Johnson county-C. C. Morrow, W. M.; T. J. Wright, S. W.; John Brown, J. W. February S, 1868. Arilla 0, Arilla, Jasper county-Noah Myers, W. M. j Charles Marquiss, S. W.; Jacob H. Ulmer, J. W. February 10, 1868. Hogle's Creek 0, Q.!aincy, Hickory county-E. John Warth, W. M.; John H. Davidson, S. W.; Wm. Thomas, J. W. February 18, 1868. Clarence 0, Clarence, Shelby county-Andrew J. Hilton, W. M.; James R. Clark, S. W.; Samuel S. Patton, J. W. February 19,1868. Fenton 0, Fenton, St. Louis county-Hugo L. Jacobi, W. M. j Wm. M. Stethern, S. W.; Anderson Bowles, J. W. February 20, 1868. Cosmos 0, St. Louis-Francis M. Wotke, W. M; Alex. Suess, S. W.; Sunderland G. Sears, J. W. February 22, 1868. Stockton 0, Stockton, Cedar county-W m. B. Perry, W. M.; Hardy J. Church, S. W.; Jas. A. Coyle, J. W. February 25, 1868~ Lily 0, Grant City, Worth county-James Early. W. M.; C. R. Dawson, S. W. j W. J. Gibson, J. W. February 29, 1868. Earl 0, Salem. Daviess county-J. J. Enyart, W. M.; Nathaniel Glaze, S. W.; Geo. W. Flint, J. W. March 9. 1868. Hesperian 0, Virgil Ci.ty, Cedar ,'ounty-J. C. Bourland, W. M.; O. B. Wilkinson, S. W.; A. J. Culbertson, j. W. March 10, 1868. Craft 0, Canton, Lewis county-James M. Holt, W. M.; John H. Pendergrass, S. W.; L. R. Lockwood, J. W. March 26, 1868. Hermitage 0, Hermitage, Hickory county-John M. Snyder, W. M.; Eph. Dent, S. W.; W. J. Snyder, J. W. April 15, 1868. Acacia 0 , Gasneyville, Clay county-James M. Wilhoit, W. M.; Benj. F. Records, S. W.; Allen W. Peterman, J. W. April 15, 1868. Fairmount 0, Fairmount, Clark county-James T. Loughlin, M. j John E. Henry, S. W.; Cicero A. Lewis, J. W. April 15, 1868. Edina 0, Edina, Knox county-John W. Lee, W. M.; 'David Bly, S. W. j William E. Edens, J. W. May 6,1868. Lamar 0, Lamar, Barton county-J. 'V. Dunn, W. M.; Marcellus Pyle, S. W.; William B. Smedley, J. w. May 6, 1868. Sarcoxie 0, Sarcoxie, Jasper county-George M. Roper, W. M.; Geo. R. Hudspeth, S. W. j William Wormington, J. W. May 15, 1868.

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Mound City 0, Mound City, Holt county-Devillo P. Ballard, W. M.; Samuel Lee, S. W.; John Schrautz, J. W. May 28, 1868. Moniteau 0, Jamestown, Moniteau county-Charles G. Hickox, W. M.; Washington Wood, S. W.; Jackson Bruce, J. W. June 8, 1868. Grove 0, Webster Grove, St. Louis county-B. J. Bristol, W. M.; Goo. W. Gore, S. W.; F. B. Howe, J. W. June II, 1868. Ozark 0, Fair Grove, Green county-J. G. Huff, W. M.; William B. Epps, S. W.; George W. Huff, J, W. June 17, [868. Marble Hill 0, Marble Hill, Bollinger county-William C. TalIey, W. M.; Stephen A. Calvert, S. W. j J. Henry Rider, J. W. July I, 1868. Cassia 0, Kansas City, Jackson county-Asa Maddox, W. M.; Tames R. Horder, S. W.; C. A. Carpenter, J. W. July I, 1868. Doric 0, Forkner's Hill, Dallas county-David M. Jameson, W. M. j Spencer Marlin, S. W.; William Marlin, J. W. July 7, 1868. White Hall 0, near Prairie Park, Nodaway county-Ephraim Myen;, W. M.; Erander Agee, S. W.; Robert G. Hubbard, J. W. July 1+ 1868. Lick Creek D, Perry, Ralls county-Richard A. Mayhall, W. M.; Peter A. SalIing, S. W.; William H. Ely, J. W. July 18, 1868. Cains\路ille 0, Cainsville, Harrison county-Jno. Woodward, W. M.; Joseph H. Burrows, S. W.i Conrad Mooter, J. W. July 21, 1868. Osage 0, Nevada City, Vernon county-James White, W. H.; R. W. McNiel, S. W.; D. C. Hunter, J. W. July 30, [868. The dispensations for the above were sent to the R. W. D. D. G. Masters of the respective Districts in which the CitJ were located, and the same set to work by order of the M. W. Grand Master. Issued certificate of transfer of property of late Lafayette 0, No. 32, 110 new Lafa.yette 0, No. 32, by order of Grand D. November 2, 1867. Issued authority for Hornersville D, No. 215, to move from Hornersville to Cotton Plant, in Dunklin county, by order of Grand Master. November 12, [867. Issued dispensation to Hope D, at Washington, to resume labo~, by order of Grand Master. November 26, 1867. Issued dispensation to Good Hope to hold another election for Worshipful Master before the other officers were installed, by order of Grand Master. December 31, 1867. Issued authority to Alanthus 0, at Alanthus, to resume labor under its dispensation, by order of Grand Master. May 12, [868. I have issued since last report 225 dim its to various members of defunct CitJ, to enable them to affiliate with CitJ in this and other jurisdictions.

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Since Jour last meeting the Grand Secretary's office has been furnished in the new Hall, and I have moved the papers and other property of the Grand D thereto, and they are in a safer and more perfect condition than

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previously. The vault has been completed under the supervision of the committee appointed by your Order in 1865, and, for the first time in the history of the Grand 0, its ,-aluable archives are safe from conflagration. The incidental expenses of locating in the new office have been met, for which vouchers will be presented to Jour Auditing Committee. There have been filed in my office appeals of sundry brethren from the of their ({!J, which will be handed to the appropriate Committee; also, petitions for dispensations for new Cf!::J, together with new by-laws adopted by various chartered Cf!::J. deci~ion

I h.we also received the application of the M:. W. Grand 0 of New Brunswick for the recognition of this Grand 0, which, as your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, I would fraternally recommend its adoption. The Grand 0 library I have carefully indexed, and in catalogue, for reference, and have been able to add several volumes since last report. In pursuance of your order, I made out accounts against all parties owing the Grand 0 on College certificates, and sent to each 0 and individual to whom the Grand 0 was indebted certificates of indebtedness. I hon-e collected from [€::J $157 72, and from the Secretary of Endowment Fund Commissioners $300 in cash, and a returned certificate for $450. In my correspondence with Masonic bodies, and by examination of records of some of them in this city, I find that the report of last session did not gh-e full credit for all moneys due them, and it will be almost impossible to collect any more money until that report is revised and corrected. The books of the College must have been imperfectly kept, not to have credited CftJ, Chapters, etc., with money paid, as I find many of those credits in the published proceedings, as well as in the ledger of the Grand 0, and I would recommend that the report on College certificates be recommitted, with authority to use the ledger of the Grand 0, and to call on all Cf!::J for evidence of all money they have paid in, for until the correction is made, the [€::J will not pay so long as their books show them entitled to a credit. Owing to the large increase of [€::J and members, the publication of the names of indh'idual members has become an item of immense expense to the Grand 0, and in order to avoid this, without entirely dispensing with the benefit deri,'ed from a catalogue, I would suggest to the Grand 0 that R full list be published periodically-say once in three or five years, and during the other Jears, that only the names of those who have been added to membership, by raising or affiliation, and those who have lost memben,hip by death, suspension, expulsion, or dimission. Such Il catalog-ue, with the preservation of the last full one published, will answer all practical purposes for reference.

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The list should also include the officers, and time and place of meeting. I have also been compelled to get new charters for the present session, and having an opportunity of procuring a choice lot of parchment, (ver) difficult to get,) I ordered two hundred printed, which will also save the expense of annually setting up the type. My financial report will be found in accompanying schedule A. Fraternally submitted, GEO. FRANK GOULEY,

Grand Sec/路ctary. REPORT ON GRAND ltIASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Committee to whom was referred Annual "Address of M.

W, Grand Master, submitted the following report, which was adopted:

To tke Grand 0

of Missouri:

Your Committee to whom was referred the Grand Master's Address respectfully report: That the short time allotted us necessarily precludes a full investigation of all the points in the address, most of which are of interest to the Fraternity, and some of very great importance, yet we have endeavored to so divide the matters referred to, as to place in much more competent hands all the more important topics submitted by the Grand Master. 'Ye concur most fully with our Most 'Yorshipful Grand Master in his statements about our new Temple which we now occupy, a building which we, as Masons and Missourians, feel proud of, and which we think should, and which, we believe, soon will, belong to the Masonic Grand Bodies of the State. We fully and cordially concur with the Grand Master in the pleasure wherein he states that within all Ottr ~, "Masonic good will and zeal prevail, and that all is encouraging in the past, and hopeful in the future." \Ve regret that life's great duties-which, as we charge each apprentice, are by no means to be interfered with by "Masonry-has kept our Grand Master from more extensive visiting of the "arious ::frJ; yet we teel sure that where he did go, all that was done was good work and square. "'e mo~t fully concur with his recommendation of C{b of instruction, and reeomlllcnd to the Grand 0 to adopt somc plan of the kind. lIfen must work in the quarry before they call fit stones to pass inspection, or be master workmen, competent to try the block, and sec if it is >qllare and fitted for its place.

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We most heartily concur with our Grand Master in his suggestion in regard to the qualifications of District Deputies; they should be fully qualified and competent; for if the blind lead the blind, hoth may falI in the ditch. So far as the address refers to 0 matters, work, reports of D. D. G. Masters, etc., we recommend that it be referred to the Committee on Chartered Câ&#x201A;Ź::J, and the matters in regard to suspensions, etc., to the Committee on Grievances. Having been heretofore, by the partiality of the Grand 0, placed in a position wherein we have experienced the difficulties referred to by our Grand Master, we fully concur with him, and earnestly recommend to the Grand 0 the appointment of a Committee of c:Jllrt.<jrudenee. The system works well in other States, and would save the Grand Master from much painful, and, frequently, needless perplexities. Believing that we have performed, so far as time would admit, the duties required of us, and wishing that your work may be acceptable to our Great Master, and that he may say to each and everyone of you, "Come up higher," we fraternally submit our report. JOHN RALLS, GEO. WHITCOMB, M. H. McFARLAND, INO. H. TURNER, MElU.ORIAL.

Memorial of the widow of the late Bro. French was read and referred to Committee on Charity. VOLLEGE PROPERTY.

The committee appointed in 1867 [see page 157, printed proceedings of that year], relative to title of college property, submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the Most 1Vorshipful Grand 0 of t!le State of Ml:<sour;: At the last Annual Communication of the Grand lution was adopted:

the folIowing reso-

Resolved, That a committee, consisting of Samuel H. Owens, 'Villiam E. Dunscomb, Samuel H. Saunders, I-I. J. Drummonds and Robert Hale. be appointed to examine into the conditions upon which ~he G.rand 0 donated the college property at Lexington to the State of Missouri, to see if the State has complied with the law under which the property was accepted, and report to this Grand 0 at its next communication. The committee appointed by the abo\'e resolution would report that In 1860 tile Grand 0, by resolution, affirmed its inability to keep up and sus-

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tain the college at Lexington, and expressed its desire, and set forth the tenns upon which it would donate it to the State, and three commissioners were appointed to make the proposition to the Legislature at its next session. At the Annual Communication in 1861, the commissioners reported that the Legislature, by enactment, had accepted the proposition upon the tenns proposed, and the Grand Master was instructed to execute p deed to the State of Missouri, embracing the tenns and conditions se forth in the resolution adopted in 1860. We are informed that a deed was soon after made out, but was lost or mislaid. The one now on record (a copy of which is herewith filed) was made by p. G. M. Houston,- and dated May IS, 1866, and contains this important provision, which is the same as contained in the resolution of 1860, and the same as contained in the act of the Legislature accepting the donation:

Provldcd, however, and this conveyance is made upon this express condition, that the said party of the second part shall establish and support forever a first-class Military or -Normal School, or other Literary Institution, upon the grounds above described and conveyed, as provided by the General Assembly of the State, in an act entitled "An act to establish a Military Institute," approved the 13th day of May,. 1861, as mentioned above, and upon the failure of the said party of the second part to comply with the conditions of the donation, as provided by the said party of the first part in its resolutions as above, and contained in the said act, all right acquired by the said part.r of the second part under this deed shall be forfeited, and the said premises and personal property revert to the said party of the first part, free from all possession, claim and control of the said party of the second part, or other power or powers, associations, bodies politic or persons whatsoever. During the war, no school was kept in the college. The college and boarding-house attached to it were oftert occupied by troops of both parties, and both buildings were greatly injured. At the battle of Lexington the cannonading, which lasted three _days, was severe, and damaged the college building to such an extent that about one-half of the eastern wall soon afterward fell to the ground, and the inside finish was either injured or destroyed. The boarding-house was also seriously injured, and at the close of the war scarcely anything was left but-the walls and roof. The college has been partly repaired by the State. A school was opened in it, under the direction of the trustees appointed by the State, in September, 1866, and was kept up for two years. The scholars were boys and girls from ten to sixteen years of age, and were only taught the ordinary branches of an English education, and did not average during the term o~'er eighteen in number at any session of the school.

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In the spring and summer of 1868, preparations were made to open a school of a higher order. A Faculty was elected by the Board of Trustees, consisting of a president and two professors, and a course of studies adopted (a copy of which is herewith filed). The collegiate session opened the first Monday in September, and the largest number of students in attendance to the first of the present month was about thirty. The Legislature, in the act of 1861 accepting the college, appropriated $3,000 annually for ten years. None of it was drawn until 1866. The Board of Trustees aloe not certain that the five preceding installments can ever be drawn. Three installments have been drawn, amounting to $9,000, and have been expended, as 1011ows-: Fencing and repairing of college building ..••••••••.. $6,288 To superintendent of building and school............. 1,991 Balance in hands of the treasurer...... .•.••••••••••• 721

00 00 00

No repairs have as yet been made upon the boarding-house. It stands now as it did at the close of the war-floorless, sashless, doorless and almost roofless, -n striking monument of the destructive ravages of war, and of the total indifference of the State. When the college was first established at Lexington, the Grand 0, by accepting the generous subscriptions of the citizens then, incurred obligations to sustain the college that could not be lightly shaken off. It was under pledge to them to keep up and sustain a first-class institution of learning.

The Grand 0 endeavored, in t~e transfer to the State, to bind it to carry out in good faith this obligation, which had been transferred to the State. Your committee are constrained to conclude that the State is not complying with the conditions of the donation. It has not established, nor is it now supporting, a " First-class Military or Normal School, or other Literary Institution," as it is bound by the terms of the deed to do.

At the time of the transfer of the college property it was valued at - - - - - . This munificent present was made to the State with the hope and expectation that it would establish and support an institution of learning there that would uot only satisfy the citizens of that locality, but one that would dispense its benefits and blessings throughout the State.

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It was believed that from its location-in the centre of one of the most producth'e and wealthy portions of the West, and under the fostering care of the State, which has manifested so much interest in the subject of education-that it would soon become one of the most important institutions of learning in the 'Vest. This hope has not as yet been realized. 'Ve therefore conclude that some steps should be taken to call the attention of the Legislature to the subject, and recommend the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to attend the next session of the Legislature, and urge upon it the importance of complying with the conditions upon which the State accepted the donation of the College property at Lexington, and report at the next Annual Communication of this Grand 0; WM. E. DUNSCOMB, S. H. SAUNDERS, ROBT. HALE.

The 1\1. 'V. Grand Master appointed the following committee on the above resolution: Bros. Martin Collins, James E. Carter and Rufus E. Anderson. GRANVILLE LODGE, NO. -240.

A memorial of the above 0 was referred to the Committee on Chartered CEJ. O'SULLIVAN MONUMENT.

The committee appointed in 1867, to act in conjunction with the one appointed by the Grand Chapter to eorect a monument to the memory of Bro. O'Sullivan, late Grand Secretary, verbally reported that the work had been completed, and awaited the pleasure of the Grand D. Bro. John Decker offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: Rcsolt'cd, That the Grand 0 of Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock P. M., repair to Bellefontaine Cemetery for the purpose of unveil路 ing the monument of Bro. A. O'Sullivan, P. G. S. 2

Re.'olved, That the widow of Bro. O'Sullivan be invited to accompany us on the occason. Resolt'ed, That Bros. Joseph Foster, P. G. M., and Thos. E. Garrett, be invited to pay to Bro. O'Sullivan's memory tributes on the occasion.

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On motion of Bro. P. M. Pinckard, the monument committee were instructed to make arrangements for the monument ceremonies on the 14th inst. PORTR.....TS.

Bro. T. E. Garrett offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Grand 0 procure suitable pictures of :P. G. Master Joseph F.oster, and M. W. Grand Master W. E. Dunscomb, to be placed in the Gallery of Portraits belonging to the Grand 0, and that a committee be appointed to carry this design into effect.

Bros. T. E. Garrett, D. N. Burgoyne and W. C. Defriez were appointed committee on the above resolution. EXEDPLIFltJATION OF WORK.

Bro. Robt. Hale offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the work of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry be exemplified as follows: The third degree this, Monday, evening, the first degree Tuesday evening, and the second degree Wednesday evening. The two last at such places as the Grand Master may direct.

At hal( past five Q'clock the M. W. Grand 0 was called from labor to refreshment until to-morrow at nine o'clock. [In the evening the work was exemplified in the third degree by the Grand Lecturer.]

TUESDAY, October 13, 1868, 10 O'CLOCK, A. M.

t f

The M. W. Grand 0 was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers in their respective stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of yesterday's proceedings read and approved. D. D. G. II. AND LE()Tl1RE 8'f'8TJ::1II.

The committee appointed in 1867 submitted the following

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report, which was read and referred to Committee on Grand Master's Address: To tile M. W. Grand 0

of Missouri:

Your Committee, appointed at the last communication of the Grand

o to revise the District Deputy Grand Master sJstem, beg leave to offer the following report as the result of their conference and deliberations: t. The present system of D. D. Grand Master shall be and is hereby reaffirmed, in so far as it relates to the general superintendence of the Craft; the D. D. Grand Masters to be commissioned bJ the Grand Master to assume their duties without a certificate from the Grand Lecturer relative to their proficiency in the work, thus avoiding delay in their being qualified to exercise their functions as the representatives of the Grand Master in their several Districts. 2. The Craft of each District shall, with the approval of the D. D. Grand Master, select a competent brother to receive the work from the Grand Lecturer, from whom a certificate of the brother's proficiency shall be accepted as a commission and authority to teach the work in the District. The brother so selected and commissioned shall perform the duties of District Lecturer, and receive such compensation for his services as the CÂŁl in the District may det.:rmine.

3. It shall be the duty of the D. D. Grand Master to call a 0 01 Instruction at least once a year, at such time and place as may be deemed most convenient for the Craft; and he shall notify the olficers of the various C2:J in his District to appear at such 0 of Instruction, either in person or by representatives, to receive the work and lectures from the District Lecturer. On these occasions the D. D. Grand Master shall preside over the Craft, the District L~cturer being the authority in the work, and having sole charge of teaching it by virtue of his commission. 4. A D. D. Grand Master, duly commissioned, is also eligible to the office of District Lecturer in his District, when he shall have received the certificate of the Grand Lecturer that he is in possession of the work as authorized and required to be taught by this Grand D. Fraternally submitted,

T. E. GARRETT, Chairmall of Committee.

.s. w. s. MITÂŤ:HELL. P. G. M. M. \V. Bro. J. W. S. Mitchell, P. G. M. of Missouri, now resident of Georgia, was formally introduced and welcomed, after which he delivered some appropriate and feeling remarks.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SUBISPRUDENCE.

The M. \,y. Grand Master, in pursuance of the report of the committee on his address, appointed the following Committee on Jurisprudence: Bros. S. H. Saunders, John Ralls, John H. Turner, John D. Vincil, M. H. McFarland, T. E. Garrett and Wm.D.Muir. PLEASANT GROVE LODGE, NO. 1(2.

A memorial of certain members of this 0 was presented by Bro. S. H. Saunders, read and referred to the following committee: Bros. Jno. H. Turner, Wm. D. Muir, J. G. Foss, B. H. Ingram and R. E. Anderson. MARCUS BOYD. DECEASED, P. G. M.

The Committee on Portrait of P. G. M. Bro. Boyd prese:1ted the following report, which was adopted: To Ilze M. W. Grand

The undersigned, having been appointed a committee to procure the portrait of our late P. G. M., Marcus Boyd, would respectfully report: That owing to the refusal of his son, S. H. Boyd, to loan us the picture he has, which is the only one extant, of his deceased father, we have been unable to comply with the desire of the Grand D, and would, therefore, ask to be discharged.

R. P. FAULKNER, Ckairman. COLLEGE CLAIMS.

The Grand Secretary moved the appointment of a committee to revise the College claims and report on the same, which was adopted, and the following standing committee appointed: Bros. Robt. Hale, E. Winsor and Geo. Frank Gouley. An account was presented by Lexington Chapter against the College, which was referred to the above committee. GRAND LODGE OF IOWA.

Bro. R. E. Anderson offered the following, which was adopted: Information has been given to this Grand D that subordi. nate CÂŁJ, working under the jurisdictioll of the Grand c::J of Iowa, have, since the adoption of resolutions by this Grand D, adopted at its Grand WUEREAS,

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Communication, held in May, 1865, unqualifiedly condemning their infringement of our jurisdiction, yet persisted in making Masons of persons while still residing in this jurisdiction, therebJ treating with contempt our fraternal protest against such conduct; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to address an official communication to the Grand Master of Iowa, directing his attention to the course pursued by CEJ in Van Buren and Daviess counties, in working up material properly belonging to Scotland county, in this State, and demanding that the evil be corrected. Resolved, That Masons so made are clandestine, and can not be recognized in this jurisdiction without being formally healed. CONSEKVA'.I'OK ASSOCIATION.

Bro. R. E. Anderson offel'cd the

followin~, which

was adoptcd :

The so-called "Conservators' Association" is among the things that were, and the necessity for guarding against the visits of recognition of its adherents no longer exists, therefore, \VIIEREAS,

Resoh'ed, That third and fourth resolutions and form of renunciation 0 f this Grand 0, adopted in 186+, relath'e to said Association, and found on page 29 of the constitution and by-laws of this Grand 0, be and the same are hereby repealed. POKTKAI'.I'S.

Bro. S. C. Griswold offercd the following: Rc.<olr'cd, That a committee be appointed to procure the portrait 01 P. G. ?of. Benjamin Sharp, to be placed in the Gallery of Portrait, of this Grand D.

Referred to thc Portrait Committcc on Bros. Foster and others. WELLINGTON LODGE, NO. 22.

A memorial from 'Vellingtoll 0 Committee on Charity.

was rcad and referred to

IONIC I,ODGI':, NO. 233.

A memorial of this 0 Chartercd CEJ.

was read and refclTcll to Committee

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A mcmorial was presented by Bro. J. D. Vi neil in Lchalf of others, which was rcad and referred to Committec on Charity.

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At 12 o'clock the M. 'V. Grand 0 was called from labor to refreshment till 2 o'clock P. :If.

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13, 2 1-2

o'clock

P. :u.

The M. 'V. Grand CJ was called from refreshment to labor by the :M. \Y. Grand Master. Grand officers in their several stations. ELEC'.I'ION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

The time fixed by special order for election of officers for the ensuing year having arrived, the Grand 0 proceeded to the performance of that duty with the following result: BRO. " " " " "

JNO. D. VINCIL, of Macon, as Gr:tnd Master. RUFUS E. ANDERSO~, of Palmyra, as D. G. Master. \V~L D. MUIR, of Boonville, as Sen. Grand Wardcn. ALEX. M. DOCKERY, of Chillicothe, as]. G. 'Varden. 'V:\!. N. LOKER, of St. Louis, as Grand Treasurer. GEO. FRANK GOCLEY, of St. Louis, as G. Secretary. SECOND READING OF AMENDMEN'.I'.

The amcnument of1ered by Bro. Dockery on Monday passed its i>ccond reading. PROPOSED DEDIC.\.'.I'ION OF FREEM.\.SONS' HALL.

The programme to bc obscrved for the dedication of FHEEMASONS' HALL, corncr of Seventh and :Market strects, was read, and the Grand Master ordered that thc Grand 0 should mcct in Occidental Hall, corner Seventecnth and :Market streets, tomorrow morning, at 9 o'clock, accompanied by subordinate ~, and escorted by the Knights Templar, and procced thence to the Hall, and dedicate the same. At 6 o'clock P. :II. the Grand 0 was called from labor to refreshment till to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. [Work in thc sccond dcgrcc exemplified in the cvcning by the Grand Lecturer.]

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LODGE OF MISSOURr.

OCCIDENTAL HALL, Wednesday, } October 14, 1868--9 o'clock, A. M. The M. W. Grand D was called to labor on the thirJ degree by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers in their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Labor was dispensed with in the third degree, and the Grand opened in the first degree to form procession to dedicate Freemasons' Hall.

The Grand D, preceded by the subordinate Câ&#x201A;Ź::J. and escorted by St Louis and Ivanhoe ComlUanderies, marched up Seventeenthto Lucas Place, thence to Fourteenth, up Fourteenth to Washington avenue, thence down to Eleventh, thence down to Locust, thence down to Fourth, thence down to Walnut, thence up to Seventh, thence up to the Hall, corner of Market street. The Grand D having passed through the open lines into the main hall, did, in the presence of a large concourse of brethren and ladies assemhled, dedicate "Freemasons' Hall" to FREEMASO~RY, to VIRTUE, and to UNIVERSAL BE~EVOLEXCE, according to the ancient usages of the Fraternity and the prescribed regulations of the Grand D, after which R. \IV. Bro. Thos. E. Garrett, Senior Grand Warden and orator of the day, delivered a most beautiful and appropriate address. At

o'clock

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the :M. W. Grand

o at refreshment until

~faster

declared the Grand

I P. M.

FREEMASOXS' HALL, Oct. 14, 1 o'clock

P. M.

The members of the Grand D assembled by order of the M. "",V. Grand Master, and, in pursuance of the arrangements made, proceeded in carriages to Bellefontaine Cemetery, when the beautiful monument erected to the memory of our late brother and Grand Secretary, Anthony O'Sullivan, was unveiled

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in the presence of the Grand 0 and the widow of the deceased. Bro. Martin Collins, in behalf of the committees appointed by the Grand Chapter and Grand 0, announced the 'work complete and ready for inspection. The design and workmanship were unanimously approved of. R. \\T. Bro. T. E. Garrett, having been previously requested to deliver an eulogium on the deceased, stepped forward and pronounced a chaste and appropriate tribute to the memory of the departed brother. The officers and members returned to the Hall, where, at halfpast five o'clock P. M., the Grand 0 was closed on the first degree. [In the evening the work was exemplified in the third degree by the Grand Lectur~r.J

THURSDAY,

Oct.

15,

1-2

o'clock

A. :11,

The :M. W. Grand 0 was called to labor ou the third degree by the M. W. Grand :Master. Grand officers in their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of proceedings of the 13th and 14th inst. read and approved. ItIEMORIAL.

Bro. P. 1\1. Pinckard oflcred a memorial for others, wlllch was referred to Committee on Charity. THANKS.

Bro. A. M. Dockery oflcreJ the following, which was adopted: Resoh'cd, That the Grand Secretary be instfllcted to tender thc thanks of the Grand 0 to the railroad companies who have gencromlyextended the usual courtesy of half-fare to the mcmbers of this Grand body.

The North 1\lissouri Railroad was not included, it having refused to extend the usual courtesies. Bro. C. L. Spencer ollcred the following, which

WIIS

aJopted :

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Resolved, That the thanks of the Grand 0 be and are hereby tendered to :Messrs. Eugene Jaccard & Co., of St. Louis, for the loan of silver pitchers, on various occasions, for the use of this Grand O. TB"NSPOS'r..l.TION.

Bro. Byron Markest offered the following, which was adopteJ : Re.â&#x20AC;˘olved, That the M. W. Grand Master, John D. Vincil, Bro. James F. Aglar, and Bro. J. B. Austin be appointed to secure transportation for the members of this Grand 0, at its next annual session . .IUHISPllUDENC .';.

The Grand Secretary offered the following standing resolut:ol1, which was adopted: Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, that the I1f. 'V. Grand Master shall appoint at each annual session a Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom shall be referred the decisions of the M. W. Grand Master, rendered during his term of office, as well as such questions of Masonic law as may arise during the session of the Grand O. SUBORDINATE BY-LA

"'S.

The Grand Secretaryoflered the following standing resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, that the M. W. Grand Master appoint a Committee on By-Laws, to whom shall be referred the by-laws of subordinate chartered CEJ and CEJ U. D., submitted during the session, for correction and approval.

The Grand Secretary offered the following, which was adopted: Rcsoh'cd, That a committee of three be appointed to submit, at the next session of the Grand 0, a unifonn code of by-laws for subordinate CEJ, and that said committee is hereby imtructed to prepare said code in strict conformity with the laws of this Grand 0, having due regard to the rights and powers of subordinate C{b.

Bros. T. E. Garrett, R. E. Anderson, and Geo. Frank GO:.lley were appointed committee on the above.

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ACCOUNTS.

The Committee on Accounts submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M. W. Grand

of J..f,:.souri:

Your Committee on Accounts beg leave to report: That after It careful examination of the books, papers, and accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, from October 17, 1867, to October 13, 1868, they findThe Grand Secretary has receh·ed ••••••••.•.•.•••...•.•••••• $ 7,848 24 He has paid the Grand Treasurer, as per receipts ••..•••••••• The Grand Treasurer had on hand, last report..•••••••.• " •• $13,27 1 54 Grand Treasurer has paid out, as per vouchers .•..•.•.••••••• $ 8,681 68 Leaving a balance on hand October 13, 1868 •••••.••••.•...•.. $ 4,589 S6 Your committee respectfully report that the warrants drawn for five thousand dollars, referred to by the M. W. Grand Master. are still unpaid the Masonic Hall Association. Your committee would, therefore, respectfully recommend that the 1\1. W. Grand Master be authorized to execute the note of the Grand CI in favor of said Association, in lieu of the warrants already issued. Your committ~e have considered the memorial of Bro. W. P. Boulware, asking to be relieved from the payment of a note executed by Chas. Carpenter and himsell for $108 3o-money borrowed of the Board of Endowment Fund Commissioners, of which B,·o. Boulware was Secretary-and respectfully recommend the request be granted. Your committee would farther recommend. in accordance with the suggestion of the R. W. Grand Secretary, that the names of members ofCEJ be not published in the proceedings of this session of the Grand D, except the officers of the D; the increase in membership by raising or affiliation, and the decrease by death, expulsion, suspension, or dimission. The time and place of meeting of Lodges should also be published.. Respectfully submitted, ALEX. M. DOCKERY, GEO. W. WHITCOMB, O. F. POTTER. Committee.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

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THOMASVILLE LODGE, NO. 161.

Memorial of this 0 was read, and referred to Committee on Chartered CEJ. PALMYRA LODGE.

Memorial of this 0 was read, and referred to same committee. ADDRESSES OF BRO. T. E. GARltETT.

Bro.

D. Vincil offered the following, which was adopted:

Rnolvea, That the Grand 0 request of R. W. Bro. Thos. E. Garrett, G. S. Warden, copies of his addresses delivered at the dedication of Freemasons' Hall and the unveiling of the O'Sullivan monument, for publication; and that fifteen hundred copies be printed in pamphlet fonn, for distribution among the t:e:J. APPROVAL OF WORK.

The Grand Secretary offered the following, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the work, as exemplified by the Grand Lecturer dUling the pre~ent session, be affirmed by this Grand 0, and that the same be required to be practiced by every subordinate 0 in this jurisdiction. DESMOINES LODGE, NO. 180.

~iemorial of this 0 was read, and referred to Committee on Chartered CEJ : COI'IPILATION OF PROCEEDINGS.

Bro. Martin Collins offered the following, which was adopted: Rl!soh'ed, That the Grand Secretary be directed to compile a copy of the proceedings of this Grand 0 from its organization to the present time, to be presented at next session, and that the representatives be requested to report at next session the probable number that would be purchased by their members, in case the compilation would be printed. PRINTING PROCEEDINGS OF 1868.

Bro. A. M. Dockery oftcred the following, which was adopted: Re.â&#x20AC;˘olved, That fifteen hundred copies of the proceedings of this Grand

o be published for distribution. APt"ROVAL OF 'VORK 0:"1 MONUI'IENT.

Bro. T. E. Garrett offered the following, which was unanimously adopted:

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[Oct.

\VHEREAS, This Grand D, at its last Annual Communication, appointed a committee, to act in conjunction with a similar committee appointed by the Grand Chapter, to erect a suitable monument to the memory of our late Bro. A. 0' Sullivan;

AND, WHEKEAS, Said work has been most satisfactorily completed; therefore, ResolrH!d, That this Grand D heartily approve the work of said committee, in the erection of a beautiful and chaste monument in Ilicmoriam of the departed O'Sullivan. GRAND LODGE OF NOVA SCOTIA.

The special committee appointed in 1867 submitted the following, which was adopted unanimously: Your committee, appointed at last session of the Grand D, to investigate the status of the Grand D of Nova Scotia, would respectfully report that we have had a full correspondence in the premises with the Grand Officers of that Jurisdiction, and have examined into the said Grand Body from other sources, and al'e now satisfied that said Grand D controls a large majority of the subordinates in that Province, and that it rests upon the proper foundations of unity and harmony; therefore, Resoh路ed, That the Grand D of Missouri recognizes, and extends its fraternal greetings to the Grand D of Nova Scotia.

W. E. DUNSCOMB, T. E. GARRETT, GEO. FRANK GOULEY.

R. \V. Bro. Martin Collins presented his credentials as representative of the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia, and upon motion of the Grand Secretary he was unanimously received and welcomed.lllEE'.I'lNGS 0.' SlJUORDINATE LODGES.

Bro. L. \V. Mitchell oflcred the following, which, upon a division, was adopted hy a standing vote of 65 to 32 : Rrsoh'ed, That dllrin~ the siltin~ of thb Grand D no subordinate D this jurisdictioll call he kgally opened, or any busincss transacted

llnd路~r

* The crclll'lltLal1O hear tlu..~ lillt.' IIf u Illustriolls Brother," which is a misnomer in .\ncicnt Crall ~Iasollry.-(;r"JI,i ,'OtOoOderry.

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therein, without special permission of this Grand 0, exc~pt to perform funeral services, as provided by Sec. 19, Art. 16, By-Laws of Grand O. REPOR'C ON PLEASAN'I' GROVE LODGE, NO. 142.

The Special Committee on this 0 report, which was adopted:

submitted the following

To the M. W. Gralld 0 of the State of Missourt': Your Special Committee, to whom was referred the petition of a number of the members of Pleasant Grove 0, asking this Grand 0 to arrest the charter of Pleasant Grove 0 for causes in said petition set forth, beg leave to report: That we have carefully considered the matters referred to in said petition, and have attentively heard the statements of both sides of the case. \Ve deeply regret that any discord should have been brought into a 0 of such deservedly high Masonic standing as is Pleagant Grove 0, It gives us pleasure, however, to note that the matters complained of do not, in our view of the case, inVOlve the moral or Masonic character of any of the members, \Ve can not sanction the idea of a portion of the members of a 0 surrendering their charter, with a purpose of obtaining another charter, issued to themselves, whereby other members mar be excluded from the 0, and thereby become non-affiliated, because such members may be objectionable to the parties petitioning for arrest of charter. We recommend that the prayer of said petition be not granted. And we earnestly hope that all the members of said 0 may learn to keep their passions in due bounds, especially towards their brethren of the same 0, \Ve further suggest that the District Deputy G. M. visit gaid 0, at his earliest convenience, in order that harmony may be rc"tored in said 0, JOH~

H. TURNER, R. E. AKDERSO~, W. D. MUIR.

POa'I'RAI'C.

Brother A. L. MacGregor oftercd the following, "which was adopted: Rcsolt'cd, That a committee be appointed to procure the portrait of Past Grand Master S. W. B. Carneggy, to be hung in the office of the Grand 0, and report at next session. BRO. HENRY NEAL.

The Committee on Grievance submitted the follo""ing, which was adopted:

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The Committee on Grievance beg lea\-e to make the following report: In the case of Bro. Henry Neal, 'V. M. of Warrensburg D, No. 135, who was suspended from his office by the M. W. Grand Master for striking a brother Master Mason, and a member of his D, your committee can not condemn the act of Bro. Neal too severely; but must, in justice to Bro. Neal, sa,', that if there are any extenuating circumstances under which a Mason can be placed to palliate the offense, Bro. Neal certainly had and should receive the benefit of them. Bro. Neal having appeared before Jour committee, and expressed his hearty regrets for the occurrence, and regarding his suspension as sufficient punishment under the extenuating circumstances of the case, Jour committee recommend that he be restored to his position. But while condemning his course, we regard the conduct of Bro. Baldwin, in covertly attacking the moral and social character of Bro. Neal as grossly unmasonic, and endorse the order of the Grand Master, that his D prefer charges, and deal with Bro. Baldwin. Your committee would furthermore state that Warrensburg D, No. 135, acted contrary to a well-established law of Masonry, by appointing a committee to prepare charges against its Master, to be tried by his D. Chl\l'ges can only be made against the Master of a D to the Grand Master or Grand D, and the action had by Warrensburg D, No. 135, in preparing charges, addressed to the Wardens and brethren, and IIgainst the \V. 1\1., Bro. Neal, be and are hereby ordered to be expunged from the record of said D. Respectfullj' submitted, S. H. SAUNDERS, R. E. ANDERSON. D. D. G. M. AND LECTURE SYST.,M.

The Committee on Grand J\1aster's Address submitted proposed amendments to By-Laws relative to D. D. Grand Masters, which were re<\d a second time preparatory to adoption. INS'I'ALLATION OF S. AND J. GRAND WARDa..:NS.

R. \V. Bros. Wm. D. Muir and A. M. Dockery, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens elect, being compelled to leave the city, were g'1'anted leave of absence, and were duly installed into their respective offices by the M. \V. Grand Master. At half past tweh'e o'clock the Grand 0

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labor to refreshment till two o'clock Master.

P. M.

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by the M. W. Grand

15,

o'clock

The M. W. Grand 0 was called to labor by the M. Master.

P. l\f.

'V. Grand

Grand officers in their several stations. CHARTERED LODGES.

The Committee on Chartered CE:J submitted the following report, which was adopted: To tke M. W. Grtwd

of MI:<.<OUrz':

Your Committee on Chartered CEl beg lelwe to make the following report: We have examined the returns of the following CEl, and find them correct, and have paid their dues. (See Schedule "A" of Grand Secretary's report.-G. Sec.] The following correct, except date of charter is not given, viz.: 18. 21. 30. 56. 83. 116. 117. ISO, 156. 163, 178, 188, 18c}. 233· And the reports of following not properly signed, viz.: 17,54,62, 116, II7, 135. 145. ISo, 189, 204, 220, 233. The dues of the following CEl have not been paid. [See Schedule "A," Grand Secretary's report.-G. Sec.] And the returns of following CEl are without the seal of the 0: 5. 7, II, 13. 19, 29. 32. 33. 38, 39, 41, 44, 50. 51, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 62, 66, 70, 71, 72, 79, So, 87.90,98, 101, 106, 107, III, 1I2, u3, 115, 120, [22, [23, 124. [25, 129. 130. 132. 134, 135. 136 , 137, 141, 143. 144. 148, lSI, 153, J5 6 , 157, 158, 159, 162, 163, 166, 168, 171, 173, 178, 179, ISo, 182, J83. J84, 186, 187, ISg, 192, 195. 199, 200, 201, 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 212. 2J3, 215, 217, 218, 220, 221, 223, 224, 229, 230, 233, 234, 235. 239, 242,243, 244,247, 248. The By-Laws of the following CEl we find conform to the By-Laws of the Grand 0, and recommend the same to be approved, viz.: Neosho 0, No. 247; Paris Union 0, No. 19; Stewartsville 0, No. 182; Green Ridge 0, No. 2°3; Roanoke 0, No. J70; Twilight 0, No. JI4. The By-Laws of the following CEl we would recommend be amended as follows, viz. : Jefferson 0, No. 43, amend by striking out Sec. 5, Art. VIII. Papin ville 0, No. 1400 amend by striking out Sec. 2, Art. II, and add a

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new section providing for election of officers at a stated communication; also, amend Sec. 5, Art. III, by striking out after the word" brethren." Athens 0, No. 127, amend by striking out all after the word" installed" in the third line, to and including the word" Lodge," in third line above the end of said section, on page 9 of their By-Laws. King Solomon 0, No. 90, amend Sec. 5, Art. I, by adding, "except on funeral occasions, when the may be opened by a P. M."; al$O, strike out Sec. 3, Art. VI, and add a ~ection in conformity with Sees. 2,3, 4 and 5, of Art. XVIII, By-Laws of the Grand D.

\Vestern Star 0, No. I,';, amend by striking out all of Sec. 3, Art. I; also, strike out Sec. 2, A,·t. II; amend Sec. 3, Art. II, by inserting between the words I. shall" and" elect" the words" be necessary to," and strike out the remainder of said section; strike out all Sec. 7, Art. II; also, Sees. 5, 6 and 7, of Art. III j and Sec. 6, in Art. IV; and amend Sec. 4, Art VI, by inserting after the word" who," in the fourth line, the words "was a member of this in good standing at the time of his death."

Kingston 0, No. uS, amend by striking out Sec. 4, Art. III. Cass 0, No. 47. Amend Sec. 2, Art. III, by striking out third and fourth lines i also, am",nd Sec. 5, Art. III, by striking out all after the word " brethren." Your committee would recommend the rejection of the by·laws of the following [£], viz.: Warren 0, No. 74; Oregon 0, No. 139; Bloomfield 0, No. I.'3-for the reason that they do not conform to the By-Laws of the Grand 0, and contain sections and parts of sections of foreign and improper matter, some of which are in open and direct contravention of both the usages and laws of Masonry. In view of the fact of the great diversit.v of matter introduced into the by-laws of subordinate 1£:J. and the immense amount of labor annually required of the Committee on Chartered Cfb, your committ",e would r",commend the adoption of the following resolution, viz: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Grand Master, whose duty it shall be to draft a code of by-laws for the use and government of ~ubordinate [fb, and report at ollr next annual communication; and when the same are adopted by this Grand 0, they shall become the by-laws of every subordinate in this Grand Jurisdiction.

Your committee would recommend that a new charter lumina 0, No. 205.

granted Tri-

In the cases of the petitions from Ralls 0, No. 33, and Ionic 0, No. 235. your committee would recommend the granting of the pm.r~r of the petitioners.

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\Ve would also recommend that the jewels and other property belonging to the late Cedar 0, No. 124, located at Stockton, Cedar county, be turned O\'er to Stockton 0, U. D., as prayed for b)' the meml'ers of Stockton 0, l.:. D., and who were members of Cedar when its charter was forfeited.

Your committee would recommend that the prayer of the petition of Palmyra 0, No. 18, be not granted. In the case of Thomasville 0, No. 161, your Committee find the proceedings of their meeting, held on August IS, 1868, in violation of l\Iasonit: law and usage. But, in view of facts made known to your committee by R. W. J. B. Henderson, D. D. G. M., we would recommend that Thomasville 0, No. 161, be removed to Clifton Hill, and hereafter be known as Clifton Hill 0, No. 161, and that the dnes of the membcrs of Thomasville 0, No. 161, which were remitted on the 15th of August, be charged up and collected, and the same shall be the funds of Clifton Hill D. All of which is respectfully submitted. R. P. FAULKNER, JOHN URE. J. G. ANDERSON, JOS. R. TODD, JOHN SANDERS, BENNETT MARSHALL, Cotnlnlttee. LODGES U. D.

Thc committec submitted thc following report, which was adoptcd; To the li/o"t lVorslnpfi,1 Graud

° of Mi"sour":

The Committee on Cfl:J. Under Dispensation would fraternally report: That they have had under careful consideration a number otby-Iaws and proceedings of Ce:J undcr dispensation, as well as petitions for new C€tJ, and herewith present their report in reference to the same. 'Ve havc examincd the proceedings and by-laws of the following Cfl:J under dispensation, and filld thelll correct, and recommend that charters be granted them: Corinthian, Cnift, Cedar, Edina, Solomon, of Light, New Salem, Lindlcy, Fayetteville, White Hall, Osage, Ozark, Hesperian, St. Clair, Hope, Granitc, Shekinah, Earl, of Love, Ravenna, ~ of Truth, Lamar, Fairmonnt, New Market, Alanthus, Hermitage, Holden, Acacia, 0 of Pe~ce, Summit, Alton, Aurora, Grove, Mound City, Hogle'6

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Creek, Index, Fenton, Stockton, Mechanicsville, Avilla, Lick Creek, Marble Hill, Centre Creek (to be changed to Sarcoxie, by request), Tranquillity, Grand River, Social, Moniteau, Rock Prairie, Cosmos, Lily, Temple, Butler, Florence, Doric. Your committee would recommend that the dispensations of the following [€:J be renewed: New Boston, Faithful, Cainsville, Mount Zion, Clarence. Your committee would recommend that dispensations be granted the following new [€:J: Parrott, Kennedy, New London, King Hiram, AshIer. The petition of Linn Creek for dispensation IS informal, not having the recommendation of the nearest 0, and is therefore referred to the Grand ~raster.

Your committee would also recommend that the property of the late Johnson 0, No. 85, be turned over to Corinthian CI. While Jour committee find many informalities in the proceedings and by-laws of the [€:J under dispensation, they have not deemed it necessary to make 'Special reference thereto; and your committee would therefore suggest to all [€:J under dispensation a more strict compliance with the By-Laws of the Grand O. All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted. J. W. LUKE, I. W. McDONALD, H. L. GAINES, ELIAS PARROTT, For Committ(l(l. NE'" LONDON LODGE,V. D.

Bro. John Ralls offered the following, which was adopted: Re.<olved, That all the jewels, furniture, property and effects of the late New London CI, No. 21, forfeited to this Grand 0 when the charter of said 0 was surrendered, be, and the same is hereby, donated to New London 0, under dispensation; and that E. W. Southworth deliver the same, together'with all the books and records, to a.·H. P. Ledford, the 'Vorshipful Master appointed by this :::J for said D. GRIEVANCE.

The Committee 011 Grievance submitted the following report, which was adopted:

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To tke M. W. Grand

f?f tke State of lIf,:.sourt':

Your Committee on Griel'ance beg leave to report that they have given that consideration to all the cases submitted to them which the limited time allowed them would afford, and beg leave to report: That as to the question of jurisdiction between Evening Star 0 and St. James 0, your committee regard the principle as well settled. that the geographical jurisdiction of the D, which extends in every direction half way to the nearest D, should govern. Besides, Sec. 6, Art. XVI of our By-Laws requires that a candidate should petition the 0 nearest his place of residence, unless he obtain consent of that D to join another. The proof submitted shows that the candidate lived one and one-half miles nearer Evening Star 0, Your committee, therefore, decide that Evening Star D had jurisdiction in the case. In case of Bro. J. H. Scott's appeal from the action of Evening Star 0, No. 94, A. F. and A. M., in expelling him, the record shows that at the special communication of the 0 at which accused was summoned to appear, held after the had reechoed and entertained the charges, "The cause was summarily d,:.mlssed by the 'V. M." Such action your committee regard as exceeding the prerogatives of the Mastcr. After charges ha\'e been filed and received by the 0, the D alone can dispose of them, and the W. M. has no right to dictate as to what course shall be pursued. This, however, properly forms no part of the record in this case, as new charges were afterwards filed, and a new trial ordered, from the result of which the appea.l is ta.ken.

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In this case your committee regard the charges and specifications as, in thc main, too \'ague and indefinite. To a refined brother, charges before his D, invol\'ing his honor or character as a Master Mason. are as important and serious, if not more so, than though he was arrlligned before the conrts of his country, lind his life or liberty im路oh'ed. The charg-cs and specifications, therefore, shonld be such as to fnIl,y a(h'ise the brother of what he has to meet, and gi\'e him e\'cry opportunity to clelil' himself. For instance. a specification under a charge of "Gross unmasonic conduct," that" Bro. A. B. has, in seyeral cases, failed to meet his promises gi'"en to 1\Iast<:r Masons," &c., should ha\'e gh'en the time, place, names of the !lIaster l\fa.sons, and the nature of the promises. In this case there were t\l'O charges, and three specifications unde,' each charge. The vote of the 0 was taken upon all the charges and specifications at once. This your committee regard as an errol'. The votc should have been taken upon each ,pecification, then upon the charge, separately, ...nil the result rccorded. The reqnest of the accused to have his trial postponed, on acconl1t of

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the ~ickne's of his family, should have been granted. We, therefore, recommend that the case be referred back to the 0 for another hearing. In ca路'le of Bro. Biggerstaff, member of Stewartsdlle 0, No. ,82, Jour committee endorse the decision of the M. W. Grand Master upon the state of fact,; presented to him; but the fact that Bro. B. was one of the petitioners to the Grand 0 for a restoration of the charter, was not before the M. \\7. Grand Master. That fact, we think, constituted him a member of the o. In the case of L. H. Weatherby, an expelled Mason, your committee endorse the opinion of the M. 'V. Grand Master, that where a brother has been expelled by his 0, and no appeal路taken to this Grand 0, we have no jurisdiction in the matter. The 0, by a unanimous \'ote of its member.s. at a meeting where all have been summoned, may restore an expelled member without the action of the Grand 0, unless the Grand 0 has confirmed the action of the 0 all appeal. In the case of 1\1... P. Baker's appeal from Centralia 0, No. 59. he having had t\\-O hearings and been twice expelled, j'our committee recommend that the action of the 0 expelling him be confirmed. In the case of J. B. Dunn's appeal from Maryville 0, No. ,6S, Jour committee recommend that the action of the 0 expelling him be confirmed. In the case of Bro. F. W. Diggs' appeal from Livingston 0, No. 51, your committee regard the proceedings of the 0 as irregular and unauthorized. No charges ,,-ere preferred; no notice gh'en; no trial had. A o can not try a brother upon a report of a Committee on Grievance. without the requisites of the law regulating Masonic trials be complied with. Thcn; is nothing in this case to appeal from, and your committee recommend that the appeal be dismissed. In the ca"c of Bro. A. G. Fullington's appeal from Florence there is no record of the evidence, or of the finding of the D.

U. D.,

In the cu"e of J. n. \Vright's appeal from \Ve,ton 0, No. 53. there is no e\路idcnce on record of the proceedings of the D. In the ca"c of 'V. V. Rlltlege's appeal from the action of Danville 0, No. 72, ill expc'lling him. your committee recommend that the action of the D be confirmed. In thc ca"e of Bro. J1. C. Garner, appeal from the action of Ridllllond O. r-;o. 57, and in the case against Bro. T. H. Bayliss, there is u \'olllmc of te,timon.", and afkr examining the whole mattertaking' into \路ic\\, thc high !lIa.-onic character of the partie' engaged. and the fact that there \\'a' a eomparath'cly "mall Ilumber of the members present at the trial-your committee recommend that the papers I:e

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returned, and a new trial had by the D, at which all the membcl's be summoned. In the case of Bro. A. B. Mills, a member of King"';ton D, Xo. lI8. Jour committee recommend that the decision of the :'II. "'. Grand :'IJa"ter be confirmed: A Ihll1·atnliated 1\lason can not pre!'cl' charge~; nor does the prderring of charges allect the right of a member of a 0 to ,"ate. I'Ie is presumed innocent until pro,"en guilty. Your committee. in the matter of Charles Gloyd. Master of Holden D,

U. D., think he onght to h:\\'e been suspended, but as his term of allier has expired by limitation, no further action is necessary. In the case of the appeal from Clarbdlle D. Xo. 17, in the ca'e of 'Vm. J. L. Owens, a Fellow Craft. This was an action of debt fur work and labor done; amount claimed. $1 I 88. De-f,'ndant plea(kd failure of consideration and o\'er·payment, and asked judgment fur bal:lllce of Sf 50. D dismi"sed the case. Plaintiff appealed to this committee. Your committee would atnrm the decision of th" c:::J, and recommend that the appeal be dismissed, withont prejudice to either party. In the case of me memorial of Bro. P. Draper, in regard to the action of Pet'se"cr'ance D, 1\0. 92. on the trial of Bro. Jesse :'II. Gentry. the petitionc1' complains that D found defcndant guilty, and re-fu,<,d to ::"c"s a puni.hment. In this we apprehend he is mistaken. The 0 rc,'ord shows that he was orde-red to be repl'iman(kd. b.,' a \'ole of I I to j. As to whether the punishment wa~ e"',r inflicted, th~r~ i, no e"idence hL'fore the committee. If it was not, the f'nllt wn, with the :\!aster, who has since rt'lircd from 011iee. lIe al,o compl"ins that the c::J, hy a Yote. cordilllZI' il/,'iled " brother, suspen,kd on chal'ges prL'lc'rrL'd hy him, after the time of his suspen,ion had expired, to Yisit the :.:::J, and made no record of its aetioll, 'Ye are of opinion th"t this mark of ,h,tiJJcliOI/ was unnecessary and uncalkd [01', a" the broth~1' \\'a s " membcl' of the 0, an,l there was no parlicular n(,cl':"'~ity t~))· ;"i.'itiJlg him 1110rc t11;I1) an.'· other brother. 'Vl...~ trust the :::J will not Ill',silate hereafter to thro\\' oil on the trouhkd wakrs, and not add flld to the tlame.

"'c arc glad the 0 did not put its action OIl it,; record. "'e think it b:lll no hu"ine,s the\'e-; but think the 0 is th~ proper judge of what is I'r<'l'e; to be writkn. "'c would. thel'cfol''', respectfully l'L'eoll1mend, in \'kw 01 the fact that thes(" things occul"n..·d S()lne two years ag()~ :lnd 110 appeal ,vas h.u.l, ~o :\'" to bring the r:,rties thL'll participating in the malleI' before this trib"nal. that the memorial be dismi"sed.

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In the case of Bro. F. Thias' appeal from Pride of the 'West 0, No. 179, Jour committee find that he was heretofore expelled by his 0, and upon an appeal to this Grand 0, at its last communication, the case was sent back upon the ground that the penalty was too severe. The'O then suspended him for five years. Your committee feel unwilling to disturb the verdict of the 0 under these circumstances, except for gross error, which we do not find, and therefore recommend that the action of the 0 be confinned. In the case of Bro. the evidence filed does sentence of expulsion, b~ referred back to the

E. P. Diehl's appeal from Constantine 0, No. 129, not show proof conclusive enough to warrant the and we would, therefore, recommend that the case 0 for a new trial.

In conclusion, your committee would say, that among these cases we find almost e"ery grade of ofI'ense charged known to the catalogue; and while we deprecate the fact that such characters have been permitted to "pass the outer door," j'et we rejoice to see a disposition among the I:â&#x201A;Ź::J to "heave them out among the rubbish," and hope the good work will go on until, "without fear, favor, or affection," and not on account of malice or ill will, the augean stable be cleansed, and the cancers upon our fair body be removed ere they sap the vital organs of the Fraternity, and the institution fall to pieces by its own rottenness. The labors of one of Jour committee-the Chairman-at least, have been arduous and difficult. Yet, with all the lights we could get before us, we have done t~e he~t.we could, and now ask to be discharged. S. H. SAUNDERS, R. E. ANDERSON. S'rA'rES OF EXPELLED MASONS.

Bro. John Decker oftcred tl;c following, which was adopted: Resolved, That an expelled Mason, restored to Masonic life and standing by proper authority, may petition for membership any 0 under whose jurisdiction he may reside, without regard to where he held memI)crship before e,.pulsion.

At half-past four o'clock the Grand CJ was called from labor to re'freshment till to-morrow morning at eight o'clock.

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FRIDAY, October 16, 1868. l 9 O'CLOCK, A. :\.1. f The Grand 0 Master.

was called to labor by the M. W. Grand

Grand Officers in their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of yesterday's proceedings read and approved. D. D. G.

:no ..l~D

LEC'rl:RE

S~-S'rEJI-拢INAL "OTE.

The Committee on Revision of D. D. G. M. System submitted the following resolutions-I, 2,3 and 4-as additional sections to the By-Laws of the Grand 0, which were then read the third time: The committee appointed at the last communication of the Grand Q to revise the District Deputy Grand Master system, beg lea,-e to oller the following report as the result of their conference and deliberations: I. The present system of D. D. Grand Master shall be, and is, hereby reaffirmed, in so far' as it rdates to the general superintendence of the Craft; the D. D. Grand Masters to be commi~sioned by the Grand Master to assume their duties without a certificate from the Grand Lecturer relative to their proficiency in the work, thus a,-oiding dela)' in their being qualified to exercise their functions as the representath-es of the Grand:\laster in their several Districts.

2. The Craft of each district shal1, with the appro,-al of the D. D. Grand Master, select a competent brother to recei'-e the work from the Grand Lecturer, from whom a certificate of the brother's proficienc)' shall be accepted as a commission and authority to teach the work in the District. The brother so selected and commissioned shall perform the duties of District Lecturer, and receh-e such compensation for his sen-ices as the ~ in the District lUay determine.

3路 It shall be the dut,l' of the D. D. Grand Master to call a CJ of instruction at least once a year, at such time lind place as may be deemed most convenient lor the Craft; and he shall notifY the otlicers of the various ~ in his District to appear at such 0 of instruction, either in person or by representatives, to receive the work and lectures from the District Lecturer. On these occasion~ the D. D. Grand Master shall pre-

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side over the Craft, the District Lecturer being the authority in the work, and having sole charge of teaching it by virtue of his commission. 4. AD. D. Grand Master, duly commissioned, is also eligible to the o!lice of District Lecturer in his District, when he shall hm'e rccei"cd the certificate of the G.'and Lecturer that he is in possession of the work as :\uthorized and required to be taught by this Grand O. THOS. E. GARRETT, For the Committee.

And being put to vote, the members standing, the ayes wc:'e 58 and nays 12, and the necessary majority of two-thirds being cast in the affirmati\'e, they were declared adopted, by the M. \ \'. Grand Master, as a part of the By-Laws of the Grand 0 . The follo\ving resolutions were then submitted by the Committee on the Grand l\faster's Address, increasing the number of Masonic Districts: To the lvI. J17. Gralld 0

0./ Alisso"ri:

The committee to whom was rcfcrred thc rcport of the Committec the Revision of thc District Deputy system ofi~r thc following:

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\Ye earnestly dcsire an imjrot1elllent in said systcm. that it may bc rCIldered more efficient and useful. The neccssity for this is apparent, without argument. To obtain this desirablc and necessary result, we urge that the State be rc-di.<tric/rd. By illc!'rashlg the number of District>, ,lIld rcdllc11I.fi the territory in cach, we will rende.' it possibl'.' for the several Deputies to dsit all the CÂŁ:J in their respeL"ti\"e jurisdictions, which can not be done with profit to the Craft while the Districts remain so large. \Ve, thcreforc, on"r thc following resolution:

Rcsoh'<'<l, That the jUl'isdiction of tli", Grand 0 of :\Ii"ouri shall b", di\'j,kd into forty-ollc (.p) Districts, for each of which then~ shall hc a Di,trict Deputy Granu l\la'kr, who shall 1>" api)oinkd hy the Grand l\Iaster, and comm;,sioned by him, hefore enlcring u!'on the duties of his oftice. \\'c further rccommcnd that so mucli 01 the I'eport of the Committec on Redsion. rendered by Bro. Thomas E. Garrdt, as is containeu in sections I, ~, 3. 4 of said rcport be adopte,l as the law of tllis Grand O. \Vc recommcnd, further, that said sections, togdher with thc sC"cra] Di,tricts cr"atcd, be print~d in the form of a circular, immediately, and

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furnished by the Grand Secretary to e':ery D in the State, as well as to the Deputies who may be appointed. Fraternally submitted, JOB:\' D VI~CIL, JOH~ RALLS, JOHN H. TURNER, M. H. McFARLAND,

Committee.

A yote by CE::J being cnlled for, the following was the rcsult: AYEs.-Lodge ~o. 1,5 votes; No. 3,5; NO·5, 5; ~o. 9, 5; No. If, 5; No. 29,S; No. 31, 5: ~O'32,5; XO.33,5j NO.40,S; No. 51, 5; No. 63, 5; No. 68, 5; ~o. 71, S; ~o. 79, 5; No. So, 5; No. 90, 5; No. 93, 5; No. 102. 5; No. II6, .5; No. 123, S; No. 126, S; No. 146,5; No. 147· 5; No. 149, 5; No. 1.'14, 5; No. IW, 5; No. 163, 5; No. li·t> 5; No. 182, 5; No, 18<}, 5; No. 202. 5; No. 205, 5; No. 213, .5; No. 220, 5; No. 23[, 5; No. 233, .5-190. Individual yote, 53· To"tal ayes, 243· 38 Cfb. ~0.16,.5;

NAys.-Lodge No.6, S Yotes; No. 27, 5; ~o. 43, 5: No. 49, S; No. S3, .5; No. 59, S; No. 83. S; No. 98, 5; No. 135, 5-45· Individual vote, 21. Total nays, 66.

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Sl:~[MARy.-AJes, 243; nays, 66; majority, 177; two-thirds, 206; majority over two-thirds, 37.

The necessary two-thirds vote having been cast, the :\1. \V. Grand ?\1aster declared the resolutions duly adopted. -"~NUAL

.i:LEC'.l'IO:XS.

Bro. R. P. Faulkner ofierctl the following amendment to the resolution of 1855, which was adoptcd : Resolved, That the resolution adopted in 1855. ill rcfaencc to elcction oj Grand officers, be amended by striking out the words, "and until otherwise ordered by the Grand D."

The rcsolution, as amended, rcads thus: R,..,oh'cd. That hereafter the Grand otlieas "hall he eho,~n on the morning of the third day of th~ sl's,;ion, but "hall not he ill>talled into !lll:::r ol1kes until all otlle'r bllsinl'ss bl'lore thl' Grand 0 has been ent'rely di"posl'd of; which said installatiun shall cluse the masonic ycar.

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TRIALS.

Bro T. E. Garrett oflered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That a special committee be appointed by the Grand Master to revise the laws of this Grand 0 gO\'erning trials in subordinate CEJ, particularly with reference to proceedings for non-payment of dues, to report at the next meeting of the Grand D.

Referred to Bros. T. E. Garrett, R. E. Anderson and Geo. Fnmk Gauley. 'V.-lYll A~D MEANS.

The Committee on 'Vayb and Means submitted the following report, which was adopted: To Ihe IIf. lV. Gralld 0 of IIft:,sollrz'.Your Committee on ,rays and Means would respectfully report that. from the report of the Committee on Accounts, they find a balance on hand of $4.s89 86, and recommend the following appropriations, and that the Grand Se(;retary be instructed to draw warrants for the same, \"iz. : Grand Secretary for services ..•.•.•...........•... , $2.CXlO Grand Secretary for sen'ices of assistant............ soo Grand Tyler ..•.••..•........•...•...•....•.......•... " 50 Janitor...................... .•.... .... ...... •.•. ...• .... 100 Stationery, postage, .s.:c. . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Ornnibusses and carriages to cemetery................... IIf Printing proceedings................ .•.•.••. .... ...• .... 1.200

All of wh:ch is fraternally submitted. MARTIN COLLIXS,

N. G. ELLIOTT, Commt'ttee. CIIARI'rr.

The Committee on Charity sul,)mitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M. W. Graml MIl.,ler and Brdlll'ell of Griwd:::J

0/ M':'.,o/lrt':

Your Committee on Chat·it.'" beg leave to report as follows: I.

Your committee recommend that the dues of Granville

for the year 1868 be remitt.:d.

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

2. On the memorial presented by Bro. J. A. Alford, we recommend that his request be granted, that the interest on his note for $500 (five hundred dollars) be -remitted on the immediate payment of said note.

All of which is respectfully submitted. T. E. D. N. J. A. SYL.

GARRETT, BURGOYNE, PRICE, C. GRISWOLD, Committee.

SECRETARY'S OFFICE.

Bro. Martin Collins offered the following, which was adopted: Rc.<ol1'ed, That a committee be appointed to fix the rent of the Grand Secretary's office with the Masonic Hall Association, and the Grand Secretar.y be instructed to draw warrants for the same.

Bros. M. Collins, vVm. N. Loker andJ. \V. Luke appointed committee. There being no further business presented for the consideration of the M. \V. Grand 0, the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. Samuel H. Saunders, P. G. M., in the chair CR. W. Bro. J. W. Luke acting as Grand Marshal), did install the following Grand Officers (excepting the Grand W ardens, th~y havi11 been previously installed), viz.: C ~ ~ 路~ M. W. Bro. JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Master.,,\ R. W. ,. RUFUS E. ANDERSON, D. Gralld Master.) " "WM. N. LOKER, Grand Treasurer. ... __."

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"GEO. FRANK GOULEY, Gra"d Secretary.

The M. W. Grand Master then amlQunced the following appointments : W. Bro. and Re\'. P. M. PINCKARD, St. Louis, Gralld CNatla"'" " " A . C. OSBORN, " " E . F. BERKLEY, D. D., " " "WESLEY G. 路.W " " " JAMES A. DRENNAN, Lexington, " " P . LOREGAN, Dresden, " " " H . W. EAGIN, Macon, " "

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\V. Bro. ROBERT HALE, Lexington, Grand S"lIior Deacon. D. N. BURGOYNE, St. Louis, Gralld ':f,mior Dcacoll. J. G. A~DERSON, Steeleville, Gralld jJIarshal. JOHN l\f. l\IARl\fADlIKE, Mexico, " " T. J. STARKE, Otterville, Grand Sword Bearer. " R. L. FISHER, Cotton Plant, Gralld Stcluard. " J. C. STATLER, Oak Ridge, " " J. 1\[. ORCHARD, Salem, Grand Pllrslliva/lt. Bro. JOH~ GEEKIE, St. Louis, Grand Tyler. \V. Bro. WILLIAM E. GLE~N, Rolla, Gralld Orator. OREN ROOT, JR., Columbia, "

R. \V. Bro. THOS. E. GARRETT, St. Louis, Grand Lectllrer. GEO. FRANK GOULEY, St. Louis, Com. 0/1 For. Cor.

D. D.

GR.l~D

l'.U.STERS.

Fir"t District--Lewis. Clarke, Scotland and Knox counties: John C. Anderson, Monticello. Second District-Marion and Shelby counties: John Ure, Hannibal. Third District-Pike, Ralls and :Monroe counties: John Ralls. New London. Fourth District-St. Charles, Lincoln and \\'arren counties: J. H. Akxander, St. Charles. Fifth Di,trict-,\ndrain, l\lontgomery and Callaway counties: John B. Ilenderson, Concord. Sixth District-noone and Howard counties: Frank D. Evans, Columbia. Seventh Di,trict-Randolph and Macon counties: James Lovern, Callao. Eighth Di,trict-Lh'ingston, Linn and Chariton counties: Alex. l\r. Dockery. Chillicothe. ~inth District-Adair, Schuyla, Putnam'and Sullivan counties: \Vm. T. Baird, Kirk~villc. Tenth Dj~trict-Grnnd.y,~Iercer, Harrison and Davie" counties: D. J. lh:astoll, Bcth"'ny. Eleventh District-Carroll. Ray and Caldwell counties: 'Villis Grif路 fing. Hamilton. Twelfth District-(ientry, \\"orth and Dc Kalb counties: Ahil'a Manring. (;entryville. Thirteenth Di~trict-Platte. Clay and Clinton counties: Bcnj. L. May, Darry.

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Fourteenth District-Buchanan and Andrew counties: Samuel Rus,ell, St. Joseph. Fifteenth Diotrict-Holt, Nodaway and Atchison counties: Hiram Pattermn, Forest City. Sixteenth District - St. Louis and St. Louis county: John W. Luke, St. Louis. Seventeenth District-Jefterson and Franklin counties: Wm. R. Bibb, Labadie. Eighteenth District-Ste. Genevie\"e, St. Francois and l\Iadi,on counties: Wiley Lane, Libertyville. Nincteenth District-Cape Girarde?u, Perry and Bollinger counties: William B. Wilson, Cape Girardeau. Twentieth District-Stoddard, Scott and Mississippi counties: J. II. Bethune, Charleston. Twenty-first District-Xcw Madrid, Dunklin and Pemiscott counties: Bennett Marshall, "Vest Pmirie. Twenty路second District-Butler, Carter, RipIe~" and \Vayne counties: Joseph \V. Baldwin. Poplar Bluft'. Twenty-third District-\Vashington, Iron and Reynolds counties: n. Shepherd, Ironton. Tw~nty-tourth District-Gasconade, Osage and ~Iaries countics: Allen L. McGregor. Arlington. Twenty-fifth District-Crawford, Dent and Phelps counties: R. P. Faulkner, Rolla. Twcnty-sixth District-Oregon, Shannon, Texas and Howl'll cOl'nties: Twenty-seventh Distl'ict-Cole, Moniteau and Mille" couuties: James E. Carter, Jefferson. Twcnty路eighth District-Pulaski, Laclede. Dallas and C:ltn,kn co.ll1tics: Josiah.Ivy, Lebanon. Twenty-ninth District-\Vright, Doug-Ia... Ozark, 1'<1I1cy and Chri,rian counties: - - - . Thil路til'lh District-\Vebskr and Green counties: M. J. IIubhk. Springfield. Thirty-first District-Ncwton, McDonald, Harry all,1 St,"", cou!lties: 'Vm. S. Street, Granb,'". Thirty-second D;strid-La\\T~I1CC and Ja~pl'l' connt;es: .T. C. Gaston. Carthage. Thirty-third District-Dad~, Barton and Vl'rnon connties: AlIcn MeDowo.:ll, Greenfield. Thirty-fourth District-Polk. Cedar i\nd Hickory counties: A. F. Renfro, Humansville.

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Thirty-fifth District-Henry and St. Clair counties: Ben. L. ~arles, Clinton. Thirty-sixth District -Bates and Cass counties: N. M. Given, Harrisom'ille. Thirty-se"enth District-Benton and Morgan counties: L. E. Williamson. Versailles. Thirt}'-eighth District-Cooper and Pettis counties: Wm. D. Muir, Boonville. Thirty-ninth District-Saline and Lafayette counties: J. W. Petty, Cambridge. Fortieth District-Jackson and Johnson counties: Isaac W. McDonald, Kansas City. FortJ-first District-New Mexico: R. Frank Green, Santa Fe.

The minutes of the day's session were read and approved. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. At one o'clock, P. !If., the M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was closed in A~IPLE FORM on the third degree of Freemasonry. Attest:

Gralld Secretary.

IN MEMORIAM.

JAS. H.

ROBINSON,

PAST D. D. GRAND MASTER,

DIED, :lS6S_

"A brzg-at and zealous Mason, a ',Iost e'tcellent citizell, alld an earnest worslli/,er of God."

"As lie was Honored itl life, so is II,'s Memory revered in deatll'"

APPENI)IX.

APPENDIX. Report on Foreign Correspondence. In submitting our report this ,rear we ~hall be more brief than usual, and, if possible. try to boil down the essence of 111any thousands of pages of printed matter to a small, practical space. In doing this, we shall be compelled to omit many beautiful extracts, both fr0111 annual addresses and from reports of our contemporaneous committees. Last year we gave them all a chance, but this time we shall be content to go more carefully through the body of the proceedings and transactions of Grand CEJ, review the subject matter decided upon, dnd give fuller statistical details. Our brethren on other committees will, therefore, pardon us if we have cut them off with" short rations," and a general salutation of" How are you in 'Ve have received and e~amined the proceedings of the following Grand

CEJ : ALABAMA,I867, MONTANA,I867, ARKANSAS, 1867, l\IARYLA1I\D. l86j, CONNECTICUT, 1868, )!.-\SSAClll:SETTS, 1867, CANADA,I867, MAI"E, 1868. COLORADO, 1867, XORTII C\ROLI"A, 186j, CALIFORNL\., 186j, C"EW BRCNSWICK, 1867, DELAWARE,1868, "E\',\.DA. 18Gj, DISTRICT OF COLUMnIA, 1867, "EW JERSEY, 1868, GEORGIA, 1867, ,,0\'..:\ SCOTIA, 1868, IOWA, 1868, NEBR.\SK.\. 1867, ILLI"OIS, 1867, OREGO", 186j, IDAHO. 1867, OIlIO. 1867, INDIANA. 1868, PENNSYLVANl.\., 186j.â&#x20AC;˘ KENTUCKY, 1867, SOUTH CAROLINA, 186j. KA1I\SAS, IS67, TEN"ESSEE, 1867, LOUISIANA, 1868, TEX.\.S. 1868, MISSISSIPPI, 1863, nRGI"IA, 1867, l\UN"ESOT.\, 1867, WISCO"SIN. 1868, WASHINGTON TERRITORY, '67.

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Dnrin~ the &cssion of the triennial meetings, in St. Louis, last month, we had the pleasure of taking by the hand many of onr brother correspondents fro111 different parts of the countr.v. and it was propo.'ed to ha\"(; a meeting of them, and form a temporary" mutllal admiration &ociety," to la't ahout one e\'ening, and then pitch into each other the next three years. but the prevailing festivitie& took up so much time that the project fdl through. As a general thing, we found that those who used the sharpest pens possessed the freest hearts, and all evinced the sph'it of men who tr) to do the greatest good for their fdlows, without regard to policy 01' fa\Âˇor.

\Ve look upon the corps of correspondents as one of the most important auxiliaries in Masonry. for without their criticism thel'e is no knowing to what excesses ,omc officers might not go. Ther are. in fact, thc â&#x20AC;˘. fight' ing mcmbers" of the family, and they sa\'c Grand i\Ia,ten; the unpleas. antness of criticising se\'erely each other. And should this be our last contl'ibution to the general stock of reports, we wish Our successors as much fun as "'c h[\\'e had. ARKANSAS.

Grand Q met Kovemb~r 4, 1867, and hcld its twenty-nint11 Annual COlTlmunication; l\I. \V. Bro. E. H. English,. Grand Ma"ter, presiding. Eighty-one ~ were represented. The annual address of the Grand Master is a b~autiful production: it treated of the gradations of mind in passing through the mysteries, and illu-trated the vast dift'e"ence between one who ,tlldies and thinks, and one who mc,..:ly goes through Mnsol1l'Y like an automaton. He gil'es a hopeful picture of St. John's plasollic) Collegc, hut still acknoldcdgcs the whole thing, ,0 far, is an experimel1t. Much depend;; up:->n the future. For the ,ake of the Grand Q of Arkansas and masonic orphans, \I'C hope it may be a success, just by the way of Yarkt)'. for we n'~"er heard of a Masonic College yet (in the U. ::;.) amount to anvthin s beyond b~in:; a sort of ho-pital for d~funct profe.ssor,;, or a g'r>o<! hOl1e for the pickings of money coll('ctors. Wc admire the heart that prompts the experiment, but hal'c "cry little confidence in the jud~:pnel1t that tries to carry it out. Seycral decisions wcre rendered, but most of them being ba,cu upon laws, or constructions of law, so different from our own. wc mnst let them pass. fOUl"teen new C2::J were ~l'anted by the G. )[. The report of the Committee on By-Laws lind Cfb amounts to tht: same

J)isp~nsations for

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as our own, viz., nothing at all, except for the particular 0 intel'ested, for merely ordering a 0 to strike out one word and inserting another, without giving the context, is of no benefit to any other 0, and no law is learned by such process. But, we presume, that such will always be the case in these Grand C{b which do not adopt a uniform code for subordinates. Every year the same performance is gone through with; it is an everlasting resetting of the same old broken bones, an amending repetition of correcting old errors. A committee of three was appointed to prepare a history of Freemasonry in Arkansas. Good! A memorial page is set apart to Bro. Samuell\Iitchell, who died July, 1867, aged 73 years. Report on Foreign Correspondence was rendered by Bro. Samuel Williams. The report is well written, and we will here begin with our purpose to make our Report on Correspondence as short as possible, and must, therefore, waive for the present any lengthy review of our cotemporaries' productions. Missouri was not included in the report before us. mary of members or work by the Grand Secretary.

We find no sum-

Bro. E. H. English is Grand Master, and Bro. Wm. D. Dlocher, Grand Secretary, both of Little Rock. ALABAMA.

Grand 0 held its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at Montgomery, December 2, 1867; M. W. Bro. Wilson Williams, Grand Master, presiding. No enumeration of CEJ represented. The annual address is a good paper, treating principally of official acts during the year. A special committee was appointed to determine the feasibility of forming a Masonic Life Insurance Company. The returns of twelve CEJ U. D. were reported on. The report on Finance showed about $7,500 in the treasury. Bro. \Vm. C. Penick rendered an interesting report on correspondence. The Committee on Finance reported having received $3.$1I 55 donations from other jurisdictions for the poor; $.S27 30 of which was from this State. The committee close with these feeling relllal路k..,: "We accept with grateful hearts the aid thus tendered; and in these aets of fraternal sympathy we recognize the influence of that noble tenet of our time-honored Order-' brotherly love, relief and truth.' By it tI e

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gulf of strife is bridged over, and we enter a land of 'peace and harmony,' where our feet tread the sacred' pavement' of the D. Would that Masonry were universal! then would all enemies be subdued, and the nations learn war no more. Alas! how striking the contrast between Masonic and Political re-union. But we forbear comment. "In the name of this Grand Body, and in behalf of the ten thousand brethren here represented, we tender our thanks to our Northern brethren for these gifts, and for many, many signal demonstrations of Masonic good-will toward our brethren when' wounded and in prison,' of which, returning from captivity, they bear cheerful and grateful testimony. Brethren of the North and West, 'you have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and bound up the wounds of the afflicted.' God reward you! We can only thank and honor you for it." In the recapitulation we find the following: "Number of 0 that were represented, 140; members reported at this Communication, 9,7°7; dues received at this Grand Communication, $4,&)<) 00• .. Work of lite rear-Initiated, 755; passed, 763; raised, 738; affiliated, 599; rejected, 258; dimitted, 882; died, 179; expelled, 35; suspended for unmasonic conduct, 35; suspended tor non-payment of • dues,' 618; reinstated, 151. " SIale of Ike eeJ-Number ofeeJ square upon the books, 218; number of eeJ delinquent for one year, 43; charters forfeited, 58; army numbers, 19; dispensations continued, I. Whole number, 339." Bro. Geo. D. Morris, of New Market, is Grand Master, and Bro. Daniel Sayre, of Montgomery, is Grand Secretary. CO~NECTIC(JT •

Grand 0 held its Eightieth Annual Session at Hartford, May 13, 1868, M. W. Bro. William Storer, Grand Master, presiding. Number of eeJ represented not enumerated. The G. M. reported having issued two dispensations for new eeJ. He reported having visited se\'en eeJ. On the whole, the annual address is a good practical document. The D. G. M. and Grand Lecturer also submitted reports of official doings. The Grand 0 adopted a resolution allowing a recommender of a candidate to speak in his behalf, but no other remarks to be made. The same chronic report on by-laws of subordinates shows itself in the proceedings before us. "Cui bono!"

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APPENDIX.

The following appropriate resolution was adopted:

"Re.<olved, That whenever it shall come to the knowledge of a subordinate CJ in this State that any person shall have obtained the degrees of Masonry during a temporary absence therefrom, and in violation 01 the regulations of this Grand CJ, it shall be the duty of the CJ in whose jurisdiction said person shall reside, without delay" to present charges against him, and proceed with his trial in due form." Bro. Joseph K. Wheeler submitted a very good report on correspondence. Bro. William Storer, of West Hartford, is Grand Master, and Bro. Joseph K. Wheeler, of Hartford, Grand Secretary.

Recapitulation of Returns from Subordinate Cfl:J for t!le year endi"K May I, A. D., 1868.-Number of initiations, 1,000; advanced to the degree of F. C., 951; advanced to the degree of M. M., 920; admitted 'lUI members, 95; dimitted, 202; died, II9; suspended for unmasonic conduct, 9; expelled for unmasonic conduct, IO; reinstated,s; whole number of members, II,957; rejected, 4II; amount of dues to Grand CJ, $1,500. C... N ... D ....

The Twelfth Annual Communication of the Grand CJ was held at Kingston, July loth, 1867; M. W. Bro. Wm. M. Wilson, Grand Master, presiding. Number of C2J represented not enumerated. The annual address treats of many subjects, such as "Atlantic Cable," "The New Dominion," "A General Grand CJ," "The Masonic Asylum," "A Building for Grand 0 Purposes," "The Work," " Board of General Purposes," "C2J U. D.," "Jurisprudence," "The Grand Secretary," "Boston," "Distress in Georgia," "Representatives," "Unaffiliated Masons," "Fenianism," &c., &c., which afforded an extended field for remarks generally. The reports of D. D. G. Masters are also very full and complete. Bro. J. \V. Ferguson rendered a full report on correspondence, reviewing thirt)路路five Grand Cfu. We find over $20,000 in the treasury. This Grand CJ has also an elephant on its hands in the shape of a masonic asylum, and without knowing all the particulars of the institution, we will venture this prediction, viz., that in the end, the Grand CJ, and all other Grand Cfu, will find that it costs more to feed the aforesaid quadruped, than it would to take care of all needful Masons and orphans, in much better style, at regularly organized institutions of the kind. Much local business was transacted.

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Bro. W. Mercer Wilson is Grand Master, and Bro. Thos. Bird Harris, of Hamilton, Grand Secretary.

Recapitulatioll of the RetuYlls of Cjb for the year elldillg 24th 'Ylwe, 1867, as far as heard from.-Cjb working under warrants, 18-+; CEJ working under dispensations, I; Cjb represented in Grand 0, 155; Cjb organized, 19oJ; Cjb extinct, 9; Cjb resuscitated, 2; Cjb working, 185; initiations reported, 1,16$; passings, 935; raisings, 825 j joinings, 290; resignations, 458; deaths, 86; suspensions for non-payment of dues, 170; suspensions for un masonic conduct, 13; expulsions for unmasonie conduct, none; restorations, 81; members in good standing, 7,000. Receipts from C€J for the fiscal year ending 30th December, 1866, for fees, dues, &c.• $6,923 86; assets of Grand 0 as per Grand Treasurer's statement, to 30th June, 1867, $22,291 86; Masonic Asylum fund, as repol'ted 30th June, 1867, $4,281 99. COLORADO.

The Seventh Communication of the Grand 0 was held at Dem'er, October 7,1867, M. W. Bro. Chase Withrow, Grand Master, presiding. Seven C€J represented. The annnal address is brief and to the point. Bro. O. A. Whitmore presented a brief resume on correspondence. The business transacted was chiefly local in character. Bro. Henry M. Teller, of Central City, is Grand Master, and Bro. Ed. C. Parmlee, of Central City, Grand Secretary. Number affiliated, 24; initiated, 92 j passed, 88; raised. 92; dimitted, 30; died, 2; rejected, H8; living out of Territory, 118; number of members, 582; Grand 0 dues, $654; increase of members, 97. CALIFORNIA.

The Eighteenth Session of the Grand 0 was held at San Francisco, October 8, 1867, M. W. Bro. Gilbert Burnett Claiborne, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and twenty-eight C€J represented. The annual address is lengthy and entertaining. The decisions are well rendered, and in accordance with our usage. We heartily apprO\'e of the one that a petitioner must sign his name, and not make a mark. A man who can only make a mark on a petition, will make a "ery pOOl' one in Masonry. Probably, the first motion he would make after being a member would be to dispense with the globes, on the supposition that the earth is flat and stood still.

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APPENDIX.

The report of the Grand Secretary is very complete, and gives a catalogue of the Grand D library. Bro. Laurence C. Owen rendered a very able report on correspondence. Bro. John R. Buckbee, Grand Orator, delivered a very fine address before the Grand D, from which we would gladly make extracts, were it not that we have determined to be brief. The Committee on Grievance made about twenty-five distinct reports, instead of consolidating them, as with us. This makes it more difficult to get at the gist of the decisions in a glance. Same with the Committee on Jurisprudence. Bro. William A. Dades, of Columbia, is Grand Master, and Bro. Alex. G. Abell, of San Francisco, Grand Secretary. RecapitulaUoIJ.-Initiatcd, 830; passed, 754; raised, H8; affiliated, 499; restored, 109; dimitted, 584; suspended for non.paymentofdues, 173; expelled, 6; died, 107; rejected, 259 i members, 7,568. DELA'VARE.

Grand D met in Wilmington, June 27, 1868. Se\-entecn C€::J represented. ~J. M. Bro. Daniel McClintock, Grand Master, presided. His annual address is a clear business paper, and evinces a deep interest in the welfare of the Craft. His decisions are sound, and he very properly congratulates the Craft of his State in the restoration of regular communication with sister jurisdictions, through the energy and public spirit of his efficient Grand Secretary. 'Ve reciprocate the pleasure afforded us of meeting in Philadelphia at the laying of the corner stone. A special meeting was held July 23, 1868. Ten C€J represented. M. 'V. Bro. E. J. Horner, Grand l~1aster elect, together with the other officers, were introduced and installed. A most excellent report on correspondence was rendered by Bro. J. P. Allmond, Grand Secretary. Bro. E. J. Horner is 3rand Master, and Bro. John P. Allmond is Grand Secretary, both of Wilmington. \Ve lind seventeen C£J made returns: Initiated, 92; passed, 64; raised, 59; admitted, 13; dimitted, jected, 27; suspended, 8 j died, 12 j members, 922.

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Grand 0 met in \\'ashington City, KO\'embcr 5,1867; 1\[. 'V. Bro. R. B. Donaldson, Grand Master, presiding-according to the n:cord, although

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we believe he was the Deputy Grand Master presiding as Grand Master, on account of the death of M. W. Bro. G. C. Whiting, the Grand Master. The annual address is chiefly local, and refers to the death of the Grand Master and the settlement of the difficulty with Virginia. The Grand 0 recognized the Grand Orients of Peru and Italy, founded by a different Rite, that has no legal Masonic existence. But on this matter we have already expressed our opinions-last year, under the head of Mississippi. Bro. Wm. Morris Smith rendered a very valuable report on correspondence. A memorial page is set apart to M. W. Bro. Geo. C. Whiting, who died September 4, 1867, aged 51 years. He had been Grand Master for eight years.

Recapltulatio1,.-Master Masons, per last report, 2,014; entered, 523; passed, 483; raised, 464; affiliated, 69; reinstated, 46; total Master Masons, 2,593. Withdrawn, IS0; died, 26; dropped for non-payment of dues, 127; suspended, 1 j expelled, 1; present number of Master Masons, 2,288. Rejected, 176. Amount paid to the Grand 0, $4.097 50. Bro. Benj. Brown French is Grand Master, and Bro. Noble D. Lamer is Grand Secretary; both of Washington. GEORGIA.

The Grand 0 met in Macon, October 30, 1867 j M. W. Bro. John Harris, Grand Master, presiding. The Cfb represented not enumerated. The annual address speaks cheeringlyof the condition of the Fraternity in that jurisdiction. We find that this Grand 0 has also a languishing Masonic College on its hands, and appeals are made for more extended aid. We sympathize with the brethren in their noble efforts, but we ha"e not the slightest hope that they will ever be successful in making the college anything but a dead weight on the Fraternity, and merely benefit a few professors, and some children, who could be far better educated at a regular institution for less than half the money. The Grand 0 appropriated $3,000 for the salary of the president. Bro. Geo. L. Barry rendered a brief report on corre.pendence. We find no recapitulation of work, [2::J or members. Bro. John Harris, of Covington, was re-elected Grand Master, and Bro. Simri Rose, of Macon, re-elected Grand Secretary.

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IOWA.

Grand 0 met in Des Moines, June 2, 1868. One hundred and thirty-one M. W. Bro. Reuben Mickel, Grand Master, presided.

1:£:1 were represented.

He reports having granted dispensations for twenty-one new C€Jj also, four for laying corner stones. His address is interesting, and shows an attentive discharge of official duties. We are pleased to notice that the question of permanently locating the Grand 0 is receiving earnest attention. The Grand 0 decided that though a brother may confess gllilt at a trial, still the ballot as to guilt must be taken. We think so, too. It was also decided that when the Grand 0 reverses the decision of a subordinate on expulsion, and orders a new trial, that the expelled member is thereby restored to good standing, until such subordinate 0 shall again try and expel him.

We can not agree to this, for the reason that the IIction of the Grand 0 does not do away with the charges, and certainly no member undel' charges can be said to be in good standing. Bro. E. A. Guilbert submitted an incomplete report on correspondence, and it does not appear in the proceedings.

RecajJitulation.-r::eJ enrolled. 232; Cfb. U. D., 7; Cib organized, 1867-8, 21; 1:£:1 chartered, 1868, 19; C€:J extinct, 20; Cfu working, 214; initiated, 1,467; passed. 1,327; raised, 1,265; admitted, 4&1; dimitted, 6;,7; died, 77; suspended for non-payment of dues, 76; suspended for unmasonic conduct, 19j expelled. 19j reinstated, 25; members, 9,7710, Receipts, $9,909 2$; cash on hand, $7.987 86. Bro. Reuben Mic~el. of Jefferson, is Grand Master, and Bro. Thea. S. Parvin, of Iowa City, is Grand Secretary. Bro. W. E. Miller, of Towa City, Chairman Committee on Correspondence. ILLINOIS.

Grand 0 met in Chicago on the first Tuesday of October, 1867, M. ,V. Bro. Jerome R. Gorin, Grand Master, presiding. Number of C£J represented not enumerated. The annual address is a lengthy paper, and reviews a great many local subjects. Many dispensations were granted, but the total number is not given. The report on

C2J U. D. is very complete.

APPENDIX. The following resolution was submitted to the subordinate upon:

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to vote

"Resolved, That a fund of one hundred thousand dollars be raised in the manner following: There shall be received and paid into the treasury of the Grand 0, by each subordinate 0, the sum of five dollars upon each initiation, which sum of five dollars shall be considered and held as a Grand 0 fee, and in no case become part of the funds of the subordinate O. The same may be charged by the subordinate 0 in addition to the fees prescribed in its by-laws, or paid by the 0 out of the fee now fixed by its by-laws, as each 0 may deem proper. "Every 0 shall pay into the Grand 0 treasury the sum of one dollar for every Master Mason subject to Grand 0 dues, which sum shall be in addition to the present Grand 0 dues. "The said fees of five dollars upon each initiation shall be paid by the several subordinate Cfb to the Grand Secretary quarterly, that is, on the first days of March, June, September and December in each year; and the said sum of one dollar on each contributing member shall be paid with the annual dues; and the Grand Secretary shall furnish, with the blank returns, proper forms for the return of such moneys. ,. The funds so raised shall be paid by the Grand Secretary, when received, without delay, to the Grand Treasurer, who shall immediately in-'est the same in United States bonds, until needed for use i and the sum of money so accumulated shall not be for any other use than to build a hall for this Grand C/. "The Treasurer shall give bond, with good security, to be approved by the Grand Master and the Board of Trustees, hereinafter provided for, in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, for the faithful discharge of his duties ",,,ler this resolution. "There shall be elected at this communication five trustees, to be called Grand Lodge Hall Trustees, whose duty it shall be to provide suitable ground for said Hall at the seat of the Grand 0, and for that purpose may draw upon the said fund to make payment for said ground, but not for any other purpose, until authorized by the Grand o. The Treasurer shall honor all drafts of aaid trustees made on said funds in his hands, when countersigned by the Grand Secretary, but the same shall not be subject to be drawn from the treasury for any other purpose than herein specified, nor by any authority than by said trustees. ,. Said trustees shall be always subject to the orders of the Grand 0, and sball hold their offices five years, unless sooner removed by the Grand 0; and in case of the death, resignation, or removal, suspension,

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or expulsion of either of them, during the recess of the Grand 0, the remaining members of said Board shall recommend a successor to the Grand Master, who, if approved by him, shall be a trustee until the next meeting of the Grand 0, when the vacancy shall be permanently filled by the Grand O. "\Vhen a sufficient sum of money shall be raised a building committee shall be appointed, as the Grand 0 may direct, and the work put in progress. "The payments by subordinate CEJ, her~in provided for, shall continue until a sufficient fund is raised and the Grand 0 directs the same to cease. "Said trustees shall report to the Grand 0, at its next communication, a suitable plan for issuing bonds or certificates by the Grand 0, to aid in the building of said hall." Memorial pages are set apart to Bro. Michael J. Noyes, who died April 29, 1867, aged seventy-six years; Bro. Jonathan Young, who died August IS, 1867, aged seventy-six years; also, to Bros. Charles R. Starkweather and Joseph R. Scroggs; ages and dates of death not gi\·en. An eloquent oration was delivered bdore the Grand 0 by Bro. James L. Da\'idson. Bro. James H. Matheny rendered an excellent report on correspondence. Bro. Jerome R. Gorin, of Decatur, is Grand Master, and Bro. H. G. Reynolds, of Springfield, is Grand Secretary. Recapitulatio1,.-Number chartered CEJ, 543; number C€:J U. D., 17; total, 560; total number of members, as returned, 27,]09; estimated number not reported, 295 j total, 28,184. ID ..\.IIU.

The convention which formed this young Grand December 16, 1867. Four C€:J were represented.

met in Idaho City,

After resolving to organize a Grand 0, a 0 of Master Masons was opened, and an election of Grand Officers was had, and a committee appointed to pl'epare a constitution. who reported the Constitution of the Grand 0 of Oregon, with some alterations. The Worshipful l\faster then installed the Grand Master elect, Bro. Geo. H. Coe, who afterwards installed the remaining ollicers, aft"r which the 0 of Master l\Iasons was closed, and the Grand 0 of Idaho was opened in AlIIPLE .FORM, Tuesda) , December 17. Some very practical and es,ential r,'solutions ,wre then adopted.

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The Grand 0 was closed, to meet in Idaho City, on the first Monday of November of this year. R. W. Bro. P. E. Edmondson is Grand Secretary; and we regret that we have not his postoffice address, but presume it is Idaho City. INDIANA.

The Grand 0 met in Indianapolis, May 26, 1868; M. W. Bro. Harvey G. Hazelrigg, Grand Master, presiding. There were 363 chartered C£!:l and 23 C£!:l U. D. represented. The annual address production, including other subjects, he pays Bro. J. W. S. Mitchell,

covers twenty-six pages and is a very interesting a resume of Foreign Correspondence. Among a very high compliment to the Masonic History of P. G. Master of Missouri.

The Committee on Jurisprudence gives a very severe reprimand to the Grand Master of New York for making Masons" at sight." It is undoubtedly about time that the exercise of this presumed high authority to make Masons outside of law and usage should be abandoned. A committee was appointed to prepare a history of the Grand Indiana.

Memorial pages are set apart to Bro. Isaac Barrett, P. G. Master, who died September 10, 1867, and Bro. Eleazer Malone,. P. G. Warden, who died April i, 1868.

Recajitulation.-Initiated, 2,28$; passed, 2,26i j raised, 2,291; admitted, 7119; dimitted. 1.69f; died, 173; suspended, 39$; expelled, 9S' ~lembers, 20,133, Increase, 1,868. Bro. Martin H. Rice, of Plymouth, is Grand Master, and Bro. John M. Bramwell, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. KEN'I'UCKY.

Grand 0 met in Louisville, October 21, 1867; M. W. Bro. J. T. Martin, Grand Master, presiding. Number of C£!:l represented not enumerated• . The annual address gives a prosperous view of affairs among the Craft. We find $71,607 in the Grand Treasury. The Grand 0 appointed a committee to see about organizing a Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home. We wish them success, but we tremble for their cash and their widows and orphans. We believe in the

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a~sisting

its subordinates to take care of their own widows and

Bro. J. M. S. McCorkle rendered a very full, able and interesting report on correspondence.

Recap..tulation.-Initiated, 2,254; ministers, 433; died, 182; suspended, 539; expelled, 60; members, 14,614' Amount paid Grand 0, $18,677. Bro. Elisha S. Fitch, of Flemingsburg, is Grand Master, and Bro. M. S. McCorkle, of Louisville, is Grand Secretary.

KANSAS.

The Twelfth Annual Session of the Grand 0 was held in Leavenworth, October 15,1867; M. W. Bro. M. S. Adams, GrandMaster, presiding. Number of t:e:J represented not enumerated. 'The annual address contains many beautiful thoughts, and closes with several decisions, in consonance with our own usage. Bro. Carr, Grand Secretary, submitted a brief but practical report on correspondence. Resolutions were adopted to the memory of Bro. Jacob Saqui, Past Grand Master. Bros. E. A. Smith, O. A. Bassett and John H. Brown, were elected the custodians of the "Ancient Webb-work," and the Grand Lecturer ordered to teach the same.

Recapltulntion. - Initiated, 423; passed, 351; raised, 314; admitted, 205; dimitted, 119; suspended, 73; expelled, 4; died, 18; rejected,n8; members, 2,042. P~id Grand 0, $950' Bro. M. S. Adams is Grand Master, and Bro. E. T. Carr is Grand Seeretary, both of Leavenworth. LOUISIANA.

The Fifty-sixth Session of Grand 0 was held in New Orleans, February 10,1863; M. W. Bro. AbelJ. Norwood, Grand Master, presiding. Large number of t:e:J represented. The annual address is brief and practical. Bro. James B. Scot rendered a very flne report on correspondence. The reports of all the committees and Grand officers are very ful: and complete, and show a diligent attention to duty. The donation from Missouri to Relief knowledged.

of New Orleans, is duly ac-

APPENDIX. The tabular statements by the Grand Secretary are very valuable we regret he failcd to give us a summary of work and members.

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and

Bro. Henry Rufus Swasey is Grand Master, and Bro. J. C. BatchelOl', M. D., is Grand Secretary. P. O. address: L. Box 872, New Orleans. MISSISSIPPI.

The Grand 0 held its Fiftieth Annual Session in ~atchez, January 20, 1868; M. W. Bro. John T. Lamkin, Grand Master, presiding. There were 132 CEl represented. The annual address was brief, but fully reviewed the Masonic affairs of the jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary, in his annual report, duly acknowledges the donations from Missouri, during 1867, for the sufferers, and.\ vote of thanks was passed by the G"and D to Shelbina, Monroe and Bucklin C€:J of this State. also to Adytum D, U: D., of New York. Bro. Giles M. Hillyer delivered an address upon the Scmi-Ccntennial Anniversary of the Grand:::::J. Bro. Charles T. l\Iurphy, of Durant. was appointed Chairman of Committee on Correspondence. \Ve congratulate him upon his sate return to the" mill." Much business was transacted, and a good deal of attention paid to Masonic law.

RecajitJllatioll·-CEl making returns, 213 j initiated, 882; passed, 761; raised, 750; admitted, 625; dimitted, 911; suspended for non-payment of dues, 1,784; suspended for unmasonic conduct, zo j expelled, 18; reinstated, 349; died. 191. Members, 8,378. Bro. Thos. S. Gaithright, of Gholson, is Grand Master. and Bro. D. P. Portcr, of Jackson', is Grand Secretary. lUI~NESO·I'A.

The Grand D held its Fifteenth Aunna] Session in St. Paul, October 22, 1867; M. \V. Bro. C. W. N'bh, Grand Master, presiding. Thirty-cight

C€:J were represcuted.

Thc annual address is beautiful, and details official action:;.. lIe granted thirtcen dispensations for new CEl, and renewed the dispensations of four old ones. \Ve find $3,85° 21 in Grand Treasury. l\kmorial pages are set apart to Bro. John L. Goddard, Grand Master

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of Pennsylvania, and Bro. Geo. C. Whiting, Grand Master of District of Columbia. Bro. S. Y. McMasters rendered a very satisfactory report on correspondence. We find no recapitulation of

CftJ, work or members.

Bro. C. W. Nash is Grand Master, and Bro. W. S. Combs is Grand Secretary; both of St. Paul. MON'rANA.

The Grand CJ held its Third Annual Session in Virginia City, October 7. 1867, M. W. Bro. John J. Hull, Grand Master, presiding. Seven C{b were represented. The annual address is very brief, nothing of importance occurring to demand extended notice. Bro. N. P. Langford, Grand Histodan, deli,-ered an address, gidng a history of the introduction of Masonry into the Territory. Bro. Green Clay Smith also deli,'cl'cd an eloquent oration before thc Grand Cfb. \Ve find $6.H in the Grand Treasury. The Grand D adopted a resolution declining to interfere with the Grand D of Nevada. whose Grand Master had issued an edict pl'Ohibiting the D in Salt Lake City from making Masons out of Mormons. Bro. W. F. Sanders rendered an interesting report on correspondence. Bro. Leander \V. Frary is Grand Master, and Bro. \V. F. Sanders, of Virginia City, is Grand Secretary.

Recapz'tllZat/oll.-Initiated, 9.1; raised, 63; admitted, 145; dimitted, 50; expelled, 4; died, I; rejected, 40 I paid Grand D, $819; members, 355路

MAR楼LAND.

The Grand D met in Baltimore, Novcmber 18, 1867. Number of CftJ re presented not enumerated. M. \V. Bro. John Coates, Grand Master, presided. His annual address is very brief. The following rcsolution was adopted:

"Resolved, That any man within the jurisdietiction of this Grand D who resides nearer a subordinate D of this Statc than a subordinate D of another jurisdiction, and who has receivt:d or may receive the degrees of

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Masonry in a sister jurisdiction during such residence, shall be debarred all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction until the disability shall be removed by this Grand D." .. Proficiency" is an indispensable requisite in Maryland, as will be seen by the following report of committee: "The record of proceedings of Oakland D shows an utter disregard of the resolution of the M. W. Grand D, passed at the May communication, 1860, requiring an examination in open D of all candidates for adnncement, whereas, the proceedings of that D state the fact that one brother was pa.â&#x20AC;˘sed and another rai..ed without any knowledge on the part of the D that those brothers had shown 'sufficient proficiency in the preceding degrees.' "The committee, from the record, cannot recommend a charter be granted to Oakland D." â&#x20AC;˘ Bro. 'Vm.J. Worth rendered a full report on corre~;:>ondence.

Recapitulatlotl.-Initiated, 207; dimitted, 62; died, 2f; members, 4,387. Bro. John Coates is Grand Master, and Bro. Jacob H. Medairy is Grand Secretary; both of Baltimore. Address of the latter: No.6 N. Howard street. SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING

Was held in Baltimore, May

II,

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Grand Master presiding.

Local business transacted. New initiations, 229; total membership, 4,484, Same Grand officers as above. lU..4.SS.4.CHUSETTS.

The proceedings of se,-eml ~arterly Communications are before us, but as the earlier ones have been reviewed, we will begin with the one held in Boston, September tI, 1867, M. \V. Bro. Charles C. Dame, Grand Master, presiding. The first business in order was the case of the suspension of a W. Master from his office. The report of the committee upon the case, and the modus operandi of tr.ying a Master, is very elaborate indeed. It covers the entire ground, and as such cases have arisen, and may yet arise, in our own jurisdiction, and as we have no established procedure in trials before Grand D, we incorporate the entire report for the consideration of the members of this Grand D: "The committee to whom was referred the charges, correspondence and

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documents presented to the Grand 0 by the M. W. Grand Master, in the case of a complaint against W. Bro. R. B. Dean, Master of Berkshire 0, and who were empowered' to summon the accused before them, together with the witnesses, and to send for such papers and records of the 0 as they may deem essential and necessary to a full and impat,tial investigation of the charges, and to report their doings in the premises to the Grand 0, at their Q.!tarterly Communication in September next, with such recommendations as in their judgment may be proper, for the final action of the Grand 0,' respectfully report: "By the constitutions, as well as by the ancient re/{ulations of Masonry, the W. Master of a 0 can not be dealt with by his D, but must be tried by the Grand O. Section 2, of Article IV., Part IlL, of our Constitutions contains all there is to govern us in this investigation, and is in the following language: " 'It shall not be competent for a 0 to try its Master. Any five members of the 0, or the District Deputy Grand Master, may, however, impeach him belore the Grand Master, who shall order an investigation of the charges; and if, in his opinion, they are well founded, and of a character to justify the proceedings, he may suspend the delinquent, and summon him to appear at the ensuing meeting of the Grand 0, to show cause why he should not be dealt with according to the regulations and uSl.ges in such cases established.' " It is certainly worthy of mention that this is the first case ever brought before the Grand CEb, so far as your committee have been able to discover. No precedent can therefore be found in our history for such a trial. The Constitutions themselves are extremely brief upon the subject. From the documents presented to your committee, it appears that in May last the W. Master of Berkshire 0 was regularly impeached belore the Grand Master by five members of his G, and that on the twenty-second of that month the M. W. Grand Master suspended him from his office, and placed the Senior 'Varden in his place. It also appears that, at the last quarterl), communication, this suspension was, by a vote of the Grand 0, continued in force until this meeting. The Master was not summoned to appear at the quarterly communication in June last; but your committee, sitting in vacation, made a recommendation to the M. W. Grand Master that he summon him to appear at this communication. Your committee believe that, in referring this subject to them, it was the intention of the Grand 0 that the committee should point out the course to be pursued in a case of so much importance and novelty, and that it was not intended that they should go further. The reasons for this conclusion will appear in the following recommendations:

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"I. The first step to be taken is the impeachment of the Master. This is to bc done by five members of his D, or by the Dish'ict Deputy Grand Master "f the District in which the CEJ is located. This impeachment correspond' to the accusations or charges mentioned elsewhere in the article above referred to, and consists of thc particular charges reduced to writing and properly signed, upon which the Master is finally to be tried. He is to be impeached before the Grand Master, ... e., the charges are to be presented to him. "II. The Grand ~[aster is to order an il1\'estigation of the charges, for [he purpose of ascertaining if, in his opinion, they are well founded and of a character to justify further action, because the Master of a 0 should not be suspended upon frh'olous charges, nor upon serious charges, if there is not good reason to belie\'e they are well founded. The Grand Master is to satisfy himself either b.v a personal investigation, or by oTder路 ing it to be made by disinterested and discreet brethren; having satisfied himself that the charges are well founded, and of a character to justify the proceedings, "III. He may suspend the delinquent and summon him to appear at the ensuing IIlcctin,C; of the Grand O. Suspension may follow after an inve'stigation hy the Grand l\Iastel' or his order. In the pl'esent ("'Sc', the Master was suspended, and there"ore the inn~stigation rcquired must have taken place. The investigation spoken of in th" order of refert'nce to your committee could not h,\\'c contemplated thc inve,tigation preliminary to smpension, so that they have not considered it to be a part of their duty to investigate matters which ~he Grand Ma,ter has already done. It is not absolutdy rcquired that the Grand Master should suspend the Master, but if he docs, he luust summon him to appear before the Grand O. This is the only way in which jurisdidion can be obtained over the Master. In default of this summon" not a step further can be taken. He should have e"ery opportunity gin~n him to appear and show cause why he should not be dealt with. to ohj,路c( to the charges if he see fit, to request delays, aad interpo'e such other ohjections as he may dl'em necessary: in other words, no action l'an be tak"n adverse to the aecuse,l untit he has b,'en summoned to appeal'. This ,"mmons should be issued in compliance with the pro,路i~ion, of the fir"t d'"l>e of the first section of Article IV,. gi\'ing the l\Tasll'r the constitutional t'1lH' of fourteen days, at lca~t, bcfo,'e the meeting of the Grand O. Ill' "h,'u!,l abo be sel'\'ed by order of the Grand ;-'[a,ter in the samc manner with a copy of tile charges. The fact that the l\Iaster has not beeu sUlllllloned is sullicient r"a,on \I'lly your committ,'e hal'e not taken any ,tep in the matter of ill\路""tigation . ., 1V. At the meeting of the Grand 0 before which the

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moned, he should be solemnly called, and if not present, the Grand 0 will take such action upon his default as it rna)' deem proper, If present, the charges should be read to him, and, in the language of the Constitututions, he should be called upon' to show cause why he should not be dealt with according to the regulations and usages in such cases established;' that is, to show cause why he should not be tried according to the regulations and usages provided in the Article IV. above referred to. If he is unable to show such cause to the satisfaction of the Grand 0, the Grand Master should then call upon him to plead to the charges. He may plead special~ or generally; ,', e., he may plead specially that he has not been regularly summoned, that a copy of the charges has not been served upon him, or that the charges are insufficient or informal, or he may plead generally that he is not guilty. If he pleads specially, the Grand 0 must determine upon the sufficiency of his answer. If he pleads that he is not guilty, then he is to be tried by the Grand D. The Article IV, abm'e referred to directs minutely the several steps to be taken in the trial of an IIccused .brother. "The trial before the Grand 0 of the Master is only a change of the form. So far as possible, e"ery step should be followed in the trial according to the constitutional requirements in the case of a brother accused before his O. The trial of a Master before the Grand 0 should not be less formal than that of a brother by the Craft. There are, however, some of these steps which can not be taken in the Grand 0, by reason of its peculiar membership, There are many grave reasons why it should not sit day after day for the purpose of hearing testimony. It would. be impossible to keep the brethren together, coming, as they do, from distant parts of the State, and prepared to leave their business and homes for a short time only. "Your committee, therefore. belie"e that the Grand 0 would be empowered to appoint a committee to take the testimony on one side and the other of 'such witnesses as the Grand Master by his written order should direct, and that the accused should ha"e ample notice of the time and place, when and where, the evidence should be given. We can enforce obedience to the process of the Grand 0 only upon those who are of the household of the faithful, and if it should be required to take the evidence of persons not Mawns, residing at a distance, tl1ere would be no way of obtaining it, unless by going where the witnesses reside. In this particular case it would be absolutely necessary to take some such means to obtain the evidence. as most, if not all, the witnesses on both sides reside more than one hundred miles from the Grand East; so that if the rule was enforced, that the witnesses must be produced before the Grand 0, no trial could be had. But your .committee believe that this

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committee appointed to take testimony should have no discretionary powers, except to exclude hearsay evidence; that they should take the testimony of the witnesses subject to such objections .as either party might see fit; to make and report it to the Grand D, without any opinion, comment or recommendation; and upon this evidence the accused shou~d be tried before the Grand 0, in accordance with the Constitutions. The Master can not be tried by his 0, and it would seem that he should not be tried by a committee of the Grand D. They not only should not affect the judgment of the members of the Grand 0 by any opinion of their own, but they should reserve their own judgments until the accused had been heard, and the evidence discussed, and the complainants had also had opportunity to present their views. The impropriety, therefore, of the committee's making any recommendations to the prejudice of either party becomes apparent. It would be unjust to themselves, and prejudicial to a fair investigation of the charges. With this view, your committee have considered that the Grand 0 did not intend that they should report 'such recommendations as in their judgment may be proper for the final action of the Grand 0' concerning the accusations, or the evidence either for or against them, which would bias the fair judgment of the high tribunal before which this W. Master is to be tried. "Bro. Albert G. Mackey, in his 'Principles of Masonic Law,'1 p. 325, remarks: 'In trials conducted by Grand (fu, it is usual to take the preliminary testimony in a committee, but the final decision must always be made in the Grand 0: "V. After the evidence has been submitted to the Grand 0, and carefufly read, the accused has the privilege of addressing the Grand 0 by counsel (being of the Craft). The accusers should also have the same right. "The question, â&#x20AC;˘ Is the accused guilty or not guilty?' should be distinctly put to the members of the Grand 0, in accordance with the Constitutions. If the accused should be found guilty, the puni~hment for the offense can then be determined by the Grand D. "In the conduct of the impeachment of the Master of a 0 by the course recommended, the rights of the accused would be preserved, and the dignity of the Grand 0 would be preserved, in an affair of such great importance. "It will be observed that the Constitutions use the word' lmpeacamll"t' .in this connection, and that it is not elsewhere made use of in connection with any other officer or member of the Grand D. This term was undoubtedly taken from the English practice of impeachment before the Lords by the Commons or" Great Britain, â&#x20AC;˘ which was a presentment to

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the most high and supreme court of criminal jurisdiction, by the House of Commons.' The W. Master is thus impeached by a certain number of his D, and tried by his peers in the Grand D, which is our 'most high' and s::lpreme masonic court. The act itself is a solemn one, when the members of the Grand D, from all parts of the Commonwealth, assemble to sit in judgment upon a bl"Other who has been selected to preside over his brethren, and who, because he has been thus sele~ted and installed into his official station, is a peer in Masonry, and made eligible to the highest positions of confidence which the whole Craft can bestow." The committee having under charge the consideration of incorporating

t:e:J, did justice to the subject; and from exhaustive arguments adduced, they arrived at the following conclusion. until the annual meeting:

This resolution was laid o\"er

"No D shall apply for, receive or act under any corporate charter granted by any Legislature or political government; and the receiving of such charter of incorporation, or acting thereunder by any D under this jurisdiction, shall operate as a surrender and revocation of its Masonic charter or warrant from this Grand D." 'We hope for i~s adoption, because we are satisfied that no one can calmly consider the subject without irresistibly arriving at the conclusion that the incorporation of CEJ is fraught with great danger to the Fraternity. The committee to whom was referred the case of Nova Scotia, entered very fully into the merits of the new Grand D, and the chairman of the committee being Bro. William S. Gardner, one of the clearest Masonic minds in this country, we are disposed to place great weight upon his conclusions. With all of' them, however, we can not fully agree. For instance, he combines the provincial control of the three independent Grand Câ&#x201A;ŹJ of England, Ireland and Scotland into one concentrated jurisdiction, thus placing the Province of Nova Scotia outside of the position of "common territory." He evidently comes to this conclusion on the ground, that as the countries above named form one ch"il government, and Nova Scotia being a province of that government, it follows that no otller Grand D, save one of the three mentioned, could exercise Masonic control in said Province. By the same reasoning it might be held that an,)" State or Territory of the United States, having no Grand 0 of its own, but being occupied by subordinates planted by se\'eral adjoining States, was not open to any other jurisdiction (England, for instance), because the several States and Territories of the United States form one Federal Government. The

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Grand CEJ of the various cOL.Lries in the British Empire do not form one united Grand 0, any more than do the several Grand CÂŁ:J of the United States form one Grand D; and we therefore hold that any State, Territory or Province, at home or abroad, being under the control of no one Grand D, is open territory for all. If, therefore, any Grand 0 might rule CÂŁ:J in Nova Scotia, it was perfectly competent for those subordinates to create a Grand D to rule themselves. \Ve can see no other logical or safe action for international Masonic government. With Bro. Gardner we fully agree, that in order to form a Grand 0 in Nova Scotia, it was absolutely necessary that there should be some unity of action among the subordinates themselves, for certainly a minority could not create a power to rule the majority, especially with that peculiarly strong character of absolutism belonging to Grand CEJ. Bro. G. says he visited the province, and found, instead of a majority, only about one-fifth joined in creating the Grand D. With such a minority, masonic obedience could not be enforced, and for that Grand 0 to tolerate the existence of another masonic power in its territory, whether provincially or otherwise, would be destructive of .its dignity, its power and usefulness. All the outside recognition in the world will not give it character or strength. unless it possesses the elements of unify at home. This being the state of the case, we do not wonder that the Grand 0 of Massachusetts withheld its recognition. Since writing the above, we have obtained further information from Nova Scotia, which will be found under that head. For ourselves,

do not consider that "consent" of the mother Grand D should be formed upon such principles of masonic equity as shall secure their recognition.

CEJ is necessary; but that the new Grand

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Grand D met December II, 1867, when the Grand officers were elected and other local business was transacted. It met again December 27, and the Grand officers were duly installed. The annual address of the Grand Master is lengthy, and treats of many questions, chiefly local, except the history of the Grand D, and the foreign relations with the Grand Orients of France and Peru. The Grand Master did not make himself sufficiently clear on the latter country, and we withhold our views.

Recap,-tulatioll.-Initiated, 2,285 j members, 17,136. Bro. Chas. C. Dame is Grand Master, and Bro. Solon Thornton Grand Secretary, both of Boston.

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F"om this State we have received, at the time we write, none of the proceedings of the Grand 0, beyond advance sheets of the able Report on Correspondence by Bro. J. II. Drummond. It covers seventy-one pages, and is an excellent production. He takes issue with us on what constitutes the rights and powers of a charter, but as this question has been already discussed to the satisfaction 01 all concerned, we will let it drop. LATER.

Since the above we have received the proceedings. Gmnd 0 met in Portland, May 5, IS6S. Number of CE::J represented, not added up. M. \V. Bro. Timothy J. l\Iurmy, Grand Master, presided. His annual address is replete with instl'Uction, and shows a deep interest in the work. The Grand 0 has an invested Charity Fund of $I5,6oo 00. we find no recapitulation of work, CE::J or members.

\Ve regret

Bro. Timothy J. Murray is Grand Master, and Bro. Ira Berry is Grand Secretary, both of Portland. NORTH CA.ICOLINA.

The Grand 0 met in Raleigh, December 2, I867, R. \V. Bro. R. \V. Best, Deputy Grand !\laster, presiding as Grand :'olaster. Number of I:ÂŁJ represented not enumerated. No annual address. From the Grand Secretarj"s report we learn that dispensations for fifteen new I:ÂŁJ were issued. From the same report we extract the following: "In April last I received a communicat:on from Bro. Andres Cassard, of the city of New York, General Representative of several foreign Grand Bodies, suggesting the establishment of fraternal relations by an exchange of Representatives between this and those bodies, which was transmitted to our M. \V. Grand Master, who expressed his appro\'al of the proposition. Credentials were accordingly forwarded to the following brethren as Representath'es of this Grana 0 near their respective bodies, a~reeably to the recommendation of Bro. Cassard: Bro. Henrique Roberto Rodriquez, M. D., 30th Grand Orient of Brazil; Bro. Carlos Viener, Grand Orient of Portugal; Ill. Bro. Rafael IIernandez, 33d Grand Orient of New Granada; Bro. Ramon Henriquer, Gmnd Orient of Venezuela; Ill. Bro. Prudencio AJlaud, 33d Grand Orient of {;rugua.v; Ill. Bro. Jose G. Garcia, 30th Grand Orient of Dominican Republic; III. Bro. Jose ~f aldonado, Grand 0 of Chili.

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"Brethren in this jurisdiction have been designated as Representatives for these bodies near this Grand 0, and will, it is presumed, present their credentials." This may be all right, and it may be all wrong. 'We incline to the latter belief. We are not informed by the proceedings before us whether the Grand 0 of North Carolina was informed as to the Masolll'c character 01' standing of the aforementioned Grand Orients or not, and we are clearly of the opinion that it knew nothing whatever about them. They employed a sort of Representative broker to negotiate a recognition, and he succeeded. He represented these Grand Orients as Masonic, with high sounding titles, and that was the end of it-nothing more. If the Grand Master of North Carolina will be kind enough to inform us who planted the first 4b in those countries, and whether those Grand Orients were legally formed by those subordinates, and further, whether those Grand Orients are in Masonic harmony with the Ancient York Rite, he will confer a favor upon us, and his own jurisdiction; for, to tell the truth, we have yet to see any proof whatever that they are not the enemies of our Rite, and doing all they can to strangle it in their jurisdictions. In all courtesy, we say to the Grand 0 of North Carolina, "All is not gold that glitters." \Ve find a very interesting obituary on our late Bro. Grand Secretary Wm. T. Bain. Bro. Robert 'V. Best is Grand Master, and Bro. D. W. Bain is Grand Secretary, both of Raleigh.

R(!Cfljitttlalt'on.-No. of ceJ making returns in the year 1867, 158 j No. of CE::J from which no returns were received, 20; No. of C{b chartered hy Grand 0, December, 1867,16; 'No. ofC{b revived by Grand 0, December, 1867, 2; No. of C{b continued under Dispensation, 7 j No. of CEJ at work, 2째3; No. of chartered CEJ gone out of existence, 80; No. of CEJ formerly and at present existing, 283. Statistics obtained from returlu ,'n 1867, of Chartered Lodges and Lodges, U. D.-Initiated, 866 j passed, 770; raised, 713 j admitted in Chartered Cfb, 263; rejected, 424; suspended, 21 ; expelled, 19; reinstated, 3; withdrawn, 403 j died, 118; excluded for non-payment of dues, 217' No. of members returned from Chartered CEl, 8,931; No. of members returned from CEJ, U. D., 323. Total membership returned, 9,254. No. of resident Masons not members returned from chartered C{b, 917; No. of resident Masons not members returned from CEJ, U. D., 36; whole No. returned, 10,207. Add members and resident Masons as obtained from the last returns of those C{b failing to make returns in 1867, 915 j total membership and resident Masons not members, II,122.

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APPENDIX. NEW BRUNSWICK..

The Convention, to consider the formation of the Grand 0 of New Brunswick, met in St. John, August 16, 1867. Seven C€:J represented. On motion, W. Bro. Lester Peters was called to the chair, and W. Bro Wm. Wedderburn was appointed secretary. it.

The Chairman called the meeting to order, and explained the object of He said:

"That in conversation held among several Masters and Past Masters, and other prominent members of the Craft, it was deemed desirable to hold a convention to consider the present altered position of the masonic status in this province, consequent upon the confederation of the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. " He referred t9 a recent address of the Grand Master of Ca.nada, (Most Worshipful Brother Wilson.) as quoted in the Freemasons' Magazine, published in Boston j in which address the M. W. Grand Master of Canada brought to the notice of the Craft the important changes which the act of union, confederating the provinces, had effected, and presented the whole matter for their careful consideration. "The Chairman stated that, in view of the fact-that the t!'fclusive right of erecting C€:J in this province could no longer be maintained by the Grand C€:J of England, Scotland and Ireland-this meeting was called to consider whether or not it was desirable that a com'ention be held to discuss the courses open to the C€:J in New Brunswick, viz.: To form an -independent Grand 0, or to unite with the Grand 0 of Canada, preparatory to the formation of a Grand 0 for the Dominion. "This, therefore, was an informal meeting, convened for the purpose of talking the matter over in general conversation." After an animated and harmonious discussion, the following resohltion was proposed by W. Bro. J. V. Ellis, P. M., No. 524, seconded by W. Bro. R. Marshall, P. M., No. 535, and adopted, viz.: "Resolved, That the chairman and secretary of this meeting be authorized to address a circular to all C€:J in New Brunswick under the jurisdictions of England, Ireland and Scotland, stating that this meeting deems it desirable that a convention should be held, to consider the present position of masonic affairs in this province, and to take such action thereon as may be deemed necessary. The C€:J so addressed to be requested to authorize their Masters, Past Masters and Wardens, to meet in such convention; and further, that any 0, not in a position to be represented by the above officers, may appoint proxies in lieu thereof."

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It was moved by Bro. James G. Forbes, W. M., No. 436, and seconded by Bro. James McNichol, Jr., W. M., No. 1084:

"That the Convention be called for the second Wednesday in October next." SECOXD CONVENTION.

The Convention met October 9.

Nineteen

CEl represented.

This day was spent in discussing points of order, propriety, &c. On the loth, the Convention unanimously adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, That the Representatives now in convention assembled, on behalf of the CEl represented by them, do hereby declare themseh'es to be I The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New Brunswick.' "

Also, "Resolved, That the Constitutions of the Grand 0 of England be, for the present, adopted as the Constitution of the Grand 0 of New Brunswick, so far as the same may be found applicable to existing circumstances, except, nevertheless, that the following officers shall be elected by Grand 0, viz :-Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, GnuuJ \Vardens, Grand Chaplain, Grand Treasurer and Grand TJler j the remaining officers to be appointed by the M. W. Grand Master."

The following Grand Officers were thereupon duly elected: 1\1. W. B. Lester Peters, Grand Master; R. W. William Wedderburn, DeputJ Grand Master; R. \V. Hon. Wm. P. Flewelling, Senior Grand Warden; R. W. David Brown, Junior Grand Warden; V. \V. Rev. William Donald, D. D., Grand Chaplain j V. W. Wm. H. A. Kcans, Grand Treasurer. On motion, it was "Ordered, That all CEl of Free and Accepted Masons in the Province of New Brunswick be required to surrender to their respecth'e Grand CEl, on or before the thirty-first daJ of May next, the warrants now held by them."

After a most harmonious session, the Convention was adjourned until the necessary arrangements be made for consecrating the Grand 0, and installing the Grand Master-Elect. GRAND LODGE.

At the Masonic Hall, Princess Street, in the City of Saint John, on the :nnd day of January, A. D. 1S68, at 7 o'clock in the evening, a 0 of

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Master Masons was opened in due form, the M. W. Grand Master-Elect, Brother Benjamin Lester Pet~rs, Esquire, in t!Je East, 'V. Brother Christopher Murray in the 'Vest, and 'V. Brother Edwin J. Wdmore in the South; and in the presence of a large and influential gatherhlg of. members of the Craft from all parts of the Province, hailing from the Grand C€b of England, Ireland and Scotland. The Grand Master-Elect infurmed the brethren that this meeting had been summoned, according to resolution of Com"ention, for the purpose of proceeding in the organization of the Grand 001 Free and Accepted Masons for the Province of New Brunswick, and that the Grand MasterElect would now be installed accordll1g to ancient usage. A 0 of Master Masons was opened, and the Grand 0 was duly consecrated and dedicated according to ancient custom. The aforementioned Grand Officers were duly installed. From the address of the Grand Master we extract the following: "There were within this Province, tWCllt)' C€b on the registry of the 'United Grand 0 of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England,' three C€b on the registry of the' Grand 0 of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted I\Iasons of Scotland,' and thrre l£J on the registry of the 'Grand Masonic 0 of Ireland' "The Convention was attended by representatives from four/"cll duly warranted Cib on English registry, the thi-ce on the registry of Ireland, and t7VO on the registry of Scotland. The proceedings of the Convention arc fully before you. "At that Convention, sixteell of the CEb represented, unanimousl,\' acting together, erected themselves into the Grand 0 of the Ancient an, Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted l\fasons of Xe\\" Bnmswick, upon the Ancicnt Charges and Constitntions of the Craft-adopted a constitution for prescnt government-elected a Grand l\I astcr and officers thereunder-passed resolutions to regulate intermediate action, and adjourned until arrangcmcnts were fully macte for the installation of the Grand l\bster elect, and the complde organization of Grand D. ,. The important work thu' began has been now happily consummated, and it is a matter of grcat congratulation, that the Grand ~ of New Brunswick has bcen electcd by so large a majority of tllC % in the Province." The Grand SCCI'dary acknowledgcs the receipt of proceedings from thirty-one Grand C£:J, Missouri included. The cercmonial obscrn~d at the dedicatioa, cOlH'ccration and in,talla-

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tion, are printed with the proceedings i which, by the wa.v, are a model of good taste. Bro.路B. Lester Peters is Grand Master, and Bro. William F. Bunting is Grand Secretary; both of St. John. We cordially recommend the recognition of the Grand Brunswick.

of New

NOVA SCOTIA.

At the last session of the Grand 0 we were appointed on a committee to investigate the status of the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia, and in pursuance of that duty we wrote to the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Stephen R. Sircom, on the 1st of June last, stating the points upon which our Grand 0 was undecided, viz: I. Whether the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia controlled a majority of the subordinates in that province; 2. Whether the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia was wholly and fully identified with the Ancient York Rite, or the so-called "A. and A. Scotch Rite." The doubt created in the minds of some of our members relative to the latter point arose from the difficulty and correspondence which occurred between some C拢!J in Halifax and the Grand 0 of North Carolina; and also from the titles which the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia invested their foreign representatives, such as "Illustrious Bro. j" "33d,"etc. The difficulty was honorably and amicably settled between it and the Grand 0 of North Carolina. In the reply of the R. W. Deputy Grand Master (and acting Grand Master), dated June 9th, the "Scotch Rite" doubt is removed by the following candid statement: "Touching the style' Illustrious,' addressed to your Representative near your Grand 0, there was no intention on the part of the Grand Master, M. W. W. H. Da\'ies, (who is now absent,) to convey the least impression that the" 33d " was recognized by the Grand o of Nova Scotia. That the accredited Representatives of the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia should bear the title of 33d, I consider is more by chance. I was totally unacquainted with the fact. .. .. .. Through Bro. Cassard, of New York, the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia has become recognized by the Grand ~ in South Carolina, together with Italy.and Portugal. Probably these work the so路called Scotch Rite, and having accredited Representatives there, it would naturally lead to the supposition contained in your communication. I have much pleasure in assuring you that the C2:J holding under the Grand C2:J of Nova Scotia are only authorized to work the' York Rite.''' This, to us, is perfectly satisfactory, as we can fully understand how a Joung Grand 0, struggling against opposition at home, and seeking

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recognition abroad, might be led into error by so astute a Representative diplomat of the Scotch Rite as Bro. Cassard, who is straining every nerve to get the so-called Grand Orients of South America, Italy, Portugal, etc., recognized and brought into fellowship by the legitimate York Grand =€:J on this continent. In this interchange between Nova Scotia and the Grand Orients alluded to, the Grand D of Nova Scotia was the only loser, and we trust that not only it but every other American Grand D will be more cautious about recognizing and accrediting every Masonic fungus that calls itself a Ma"olll'c body. This question of Rite having been satisfactorily settled, we found but one more to determine, viz., that of Grand D authority in the province. We wrote on the 21st of July, stating that the Grand D of Missouri holds, as a condition precedent, that there can be but one supreme masonic authority in any State or Territory where a Grand D is established, and that it had been reported to us by other jurisdictions, that the Grand D of Nova Scotia did not control a majority of the subordinates in that province, and we held that without such control, there could not be masonic unity or power. We also referred to the report of the Massachusetts committee on this question, in which it was stated that there were forty C€J in the province working under the jurisdiction of England, Scotland and Ireland, and that a small minority of them recognized the Grand D of Nova Scotia. Bya letter from R. W. Bro. Chas. J. Macdonald, Grand Secretary of Nova Scotia, under date of September loth. 1868, we learn that this report of the Massachusetts committee contains a great error, arising from some mistake in the roll ofC€J at work. Bro. Macdonald says: "I assure you there is not in this province one D under the jurisdiction of either the Grand D of Scotland or of Ireland. I refer you to the proceedings of the Grand D of England. I think you wil1 find the number to be about twenty-three, even admitting them to be all health)', working C€J, and more lying dormant. Bro. Gardner (of Mass.) states that about seven were working under the juriSdiction of the Grand D of ~ova Scotia. This is an error. The Grand D was formed two .rears ago with ten [fu. At our last annual communication of June, we had twenty-two C€J and have now twenty-five, and two more applications were presented at our last quarterly meeting. It is true, at the formation of the Grand D, we had not a majority of the C€J in the province, but that was owing to the peculiar situation of masonic affairs in the province. [Here follows a detail of the long delays that occurrred in corresponding with the mother Grand C€J; also the opposition of Bro. Keith, the Provincial Grand Master of Scotland.] Bro. Keith reissued three charters which were surrendered by the unanimous vote of the members

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belonging to the lÂŁJ at the time. They were reissued to men who were not even members before the surrender. Two of those Cfb haye died out since their second birth, and the other drags out a sickly existence." These were declared irregular by the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia, and all charters not surrendered are defaced so as to prevent a reissue of them, in order to a\'oid any furthel' irregularity on that point. A delegate has been appointed to attend the Grand 0 of :Massachusetls to rectify the mistake made. We regret that at the time we write, the report of the proceedings for 1868 has not reached us. It is with great pleasure we are able to announce that the Grand 0 of Nova Scotia controls nearly (if not entirely) all of the lÂŁJ in that province, and that its organization is correct and its stability firmly established, and heartily, with Jour committee, unite in recommending its recognition by the Grand 0 of Missouri. We have thus given a very full report of the case, because we ha\'e le.Lrned from sister Grand Cfb that they were awaiting the report of Jour committee appointed at last session, 1867. Relative to the point of "consent by the Mother Grand Cfb," we have already fully reviewed that under our report all ":Massachusetts," to which we refer. R. W. Bro. Stephen R. Sircom is Deputy Grand Master and acting Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Chas. J. Macdonald is Grand Secretary. botr. of Halifax. NEVAD.".

The Grand 0 held its Third Annual Session, September 17, 1867. ~ine 1\1. \V. Bro. Jno. C. Currie, Grand Master, presided.

Cfb represented.

The address is brief and appropriate. The report of the Grand Secretary is a good business paper, and gh'es details of the business of the year. We find $'P9 33 in Grand Treasury. Bro. Robert H. Taylor rendered a vcr.\" able and interesting report on correspondence. \Ve find the following decision on Jurisprudence: "Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom wel'e referred certain questions relative to the right of the Senior "'arden of a 0, on the death of the Worshipful Master of the 0, and his (the \Varden's) consequent accession to the go\'ernment of his 0, to receive the degree of Past Master, would most respectfully report: "That they have carefully considered the same, and are of the opinion that on this subject there can be but one construction of our Con,titution, viz. : That no one but a duly elected Worshipful Master of a chartacd 0 is entitled to receive the degree of Past Master. And that such is the correct Masonic usage does not admit of controversy.

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"The possession of the degree of Past Master is not necessary to qualify a Warden to preside over his D, and even to confer the degrees in the absence of the Master; although the mere temporary ah.ence of the Master doe. not confer any right upon a Warden to convene his 0 in Special Communication, unless so requested by the Master." We fully agree with this, except the latter clause, requiring consent by 'Warden to call special meetings when the Master is absent. The Grand :::J repealed the law requiring a fee for affiliation. Vve agree with it. In this jurisdiction each D decides this for itself. We extract the following excellent decision by the Committee on Jurisprudence: "~Ilery-An E. A, or F. C. having been made or passed in D A, petitions D B for the other degrees, accompanying his petition with a permit from and under the seal of the D, authorizing D B, in particular, or any other D in the world, to receive the brother's petition, and if found worthy, to confer the degrees upon him. Must the petition be referred and balloted upon? And if elected and the degrees conferred, of which D is he a member?

"Al1swcr-The petition must be referred and balloted upon, the same as though the petitioner was a profane. The granting of permission by D A, for the brother to receive his other degrees elsewhere, is the surrender, on the part of 0 A, of all jurisdiction over the brother, and he becomes a member of the 0 in which he receiYes the degree of M. 1\1. "But in cases where 0 E is requested by D A to confer one or more degrees for it, upon a person who has been duly elected to receive them in 0 A. then no reference or ballot is required, and the brother becomes a member of D A, for which the degrees were conferred, 0 E simply conferring them as an act of courtesy to a sister D-although, if any brothel' should object to the conferring of the degrees upon the party, all action should be postponed until the objections are investigated, as provided in Part III, Art. 3, Sec. 5, of the Constitution; and if the objection be sustained, D A should be notified of the objection. "~lIel)'-To whom does the money belong-to D A, which elected the party, or to D E, which confers the degrees?

"Al1$~vl!r-If0 A grants permission to an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft to apply elsewhere for the other degrees, and the brother presents his petition to 0 B, as our Constitution requires that the fee shall accompany the petition, the first knowledge which 0 E can ha\'e of the petitioner, is accompanied by the money, and therefore 0 B has nothing to do with the question whether the brother has paid 0 A, in which he

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received his first degree, for all three degrees or only one j or, if for all three, whether the fee for those not conferred has been returned or not. That rests between 0 A and the brother.

" tf A requests 0 B to confer for it one, two or three degr<:es, upon a person duly elected to receive them in 0 A, then as 0 B, if it confers the degrees at all, does so simply as an act of courtesy, the conditions upon which the work is done is a subject for arrangement between the two Cib, and which should always be agreed upon before the work is done. "Your committee, listening to the debate on the report which was referred back to it for emendation, have become impressed with the belief that this system of electing a man to receive the degrees, and then requesting anQther 0 to do the work, is but another phase of emergencymade Masons, made for a foreign market." A page is set apart to the memory of late Bro. Daniel H~ndrick, Past Master of Valley 0, and a very active member of the Grand OJ died .August 19, 1867.

RecajJit.la/lON.-Initiated, 155; passed, 13.J; raised, 132; affiliated, 92; withdrawn, 83; suspended for non-payment of dues, 19; suspended for unmasonic conduct, I; expelled, 2; reinstated,s; died, 7; rejected, 77. Number on roll-Entered Apprentices, 37; Fellow Crafts, 1'H Master Masons,705. Dues to Grand 0, $1,9Il. Bro. John C. Currie is Grand Master, and Bro. William A. M. Van Bokkelen is Grand Secretary; both of Virginia City. NEW.JERSEY.

The Grand 0 held its Eighty-first Annual Session in Trenton, January 1868, M. W. Bro. William Silas Whitehead, Grand Master, presiding. Number of C£:J represented not enumerated.

22,

The annual address is lengthy and beautiful. following decisions:

From it we extract the

"I. If a candidate for affiliation presents a regular dimit, but is not vouched for, and is unable to prove himself a Master Mason, he can not be balloted for and elected. . , 2. A subordinate 0 has the power to try a Past Master, after the expiration of his term of office, for offenses committed while he was Master, provided that the charge is not for a breach of his official duties. For his official conduct, as Master, he is responsible only to the Grand D.

"3. No dim it can be granted without the affirmative vote of the o.

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majority has, therefore, the jJow~r to deny a dimit. Having the the question of rlgl,t i& for the consciences ~f the members.

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"f. A candidate presents his petition for membership and the degrees. Upon the petition being read, the Master states to the 0 that the candi路 , date is poor, and can not afford to pay the initiation fee, but if the 0 will appropriate out of its treasury a sum sufficient to pay the initiation fee, he, the candidate, will repay the amount to the 0 by his services as organist. The appropriation is made, and the candidate is elected. I decided that the proceedings were irregular, as being a palpable evasion of the 8th General Regulation, which requires the payment of a certain sum by a candidate as an initiation fee, and of that decision of the Grand o which declares that no promise to pay shall be received in lieu of that fee.

"5. In the absence of the Master the Senior Warden is authorized to occuPY the East, and do all work appertaining to that station, including the conferring of degrees. "6. A brother, who has been elected, installed, and served in the South, is eligible to the East. It is not necessary that he should ha\'e served in the West. "7. In the trial of a brother under charges, the affidavit of a profane, taken under oath, before a civil officer authorized to administer oaths, but taken in the absence of the committee, the accused and his counsel, can not be admitted as e\'idence against the accused. The accused has the right to be confronted with, and to cross-examine the witness. "8. A

can not temporarily suspend the operation of a by-law.

"9. To render a brother eligible to the office of Master, it is necessary that he should have sen'ed as a \Varden. It makes no difference whether such service as 'Varden was within or without the limits of this jurisdiction." With all of these we agree, except that the zd is not applicable to this juri,diction, a, the :\Iaster may be deposed bJ the Grand Master for immoral or ullma,ollic conduct, and can only be tried by the Grand D. From the n'port of the Grand Secretary, we learn that he has perfOl'med the ",:~crctarial duties for twenty-nine years, as principal and deputy, whit'h is certainly a long and faithful service. We say faithful, for we ha\'e nen:r heard a complaint that he has been spoiled by his po,ition. nor gOH:rn.:d himself in an auster.: or arbitrary manner. The following was adopted: "Collan; for Grand Offic.:rs to be of royal purple velvet, two and a half

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inches wide at the extreme width at bottom, shaped to fit the coat collar; to be trimmed with narrow bullion braid, and lined with silk of same color. The collar to be eighteen inches long. "The jewels to be made of French metal, headly plated with gold; the outside measurement of which shall be three inches; the wreath surrounding the jewel to made of raised or frosted work, set upon a plain ground, half an inch wide. "Apron to be of plain white lambskin, lined with purple silk, fourteen by sixteen inches in size, flaps to be fi,'e inche,s in depth-corners to be made square. "Aprons and collars of subordina'e Cfu to correspond in size with those of the Grand Officers. Aprons to be made of lambskin, to be lined with material of the same color. Collars to be made of blue watered silk, lined with material of the same color. The jewels to be made of sih'er, or siber plated. The sides of the square to be three inches long and half an inch wide. The other jewels to be of corresponding size." Memorial pages are set apart to our late Bros. \Villiam Kerwood, P. S. G. W., who died January 22, I8(>7, aged 88 years, and John R. Crockett, P. S. G. W., who died July 7, 1867, aged 6S years. Bro. Joseph H. Hough rendet'ed an ahle report on correspondence, endorsing our dews on the case of \Vest Virginia. Rl'capillllalioll.-Dimitted, 194; suspended, 8.:;; died, 71 member" 6,8<)1. Xo wmmary of initiations or raisings.

expelled, 4;

Bro. Henry R. Cannon,of Elizabeth, is Grand Master, and Bro.Joseph H. Hough, of Trenton. is Grand Secretary. NEBRASKA.

Grand 0 held its Tenth Annual Session in Omaha, June 19, 1867. Fourteen C{!]:rcprcsented. 1'11. W. Bro. R. \V. Furnas, Grand Master, presided. The annual address is brief and practical. This Grand ::J has aha entered into the experiment of building a Masonic Orphan College. 'Ve admite the 7.eal of so youn~ a Grand c::::J; but by the time they are bankrupt and then failed to cducate anybody, or accomplish anything but to fatten a certain few, they will leam wisdom by the same experience as our own Grand O. Bro. J. Q Goss delivered a beautiful oration. Bros. Wise, Betts and \Vheeler rendered a ,'cry full and interesting report on correspondence.

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Memorial pages are set apart to our late Brl'thren, A. O'Sullivan, of Missouri, Wm. H. Adams, Grand Secretary of Pennsylvania, and John L. Goddard, Grand Master of Pennsylvania. Bro. O. H. Irish, of Nebraska City, is Grand Master, and Bro. J. N. Wise, of Plattsmouth, is Grand Secretary-both elected June 24,1868. Initiated, 140; passed, IZO; raised, 116; admitted, 51; reinstated, I; suspended, 8; expelled, I; withdrawn, 5S; died, 6; Master Masons, 595; amount of Grand 0 dues, $919 00. OREGON.

The Grand 0 held its Seventeenth Annual Meeting June 24, 1867路 Twenty-five CEJ represented. R.W. Bro. C. H. Lewis, Deputy Grand Master, as Grand Master, presiding. The annual address was read, and is chiefly confined to local affairs. This Grand 0 has an established educational fund for orphans, to be used for this purpose in the regularly organized schools. This is sensible, practical, and to the point. We find that the Grand Co has over $5,000 in the treasury. Bro. John McCraken rendered a brief and practical report on correspondence. The Grand 0 asked the Grand CftJ of New York and District of Columbia to refrain in the future from making Masons out of material not strictly their own. Memorial pages are set apart to Bros. Amory Holbrook, P. G. M., and Thomas J. Holmes, P. S. G. W.

Recapitulation.-Initiated, 144; passed, 157; raised, 147; admitted. 86: dimitted, 102; died, 7; rejected, 88 j suspended, 26; expelled, 6; members, 1,099: Grand 0 dues, $2,838. Bro. A. A. Smith, of Eugene City, is Grand Master, and Bro. J. E. Hurford, of Oregon City, is Grand Secretary. OHIO.

The Grand 0 held its Fifty-eighth Annual Session in Cincinnati, October 15, 1867; 28S CEJ represented. M. W. Bro. Thos. Sparrow, Grand Master, presided. The annual address is excellent. l\fany dispensations were issued for new CEJ-number not enumerated. Bro. Enoch T. Carson rendered the report on correspondence. souri proceedings had not been received at the time he wrote.

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Charters were granted to twenty-four Cib, the highest number on the rol1 being 397. The revised code is published with the proceedings, and presents some fine points in Jurisprudence. Memorial pages are set apart to our late Bros. Platt Benedict, who died October 25, 1866, aged 9t, and Bro. Lewis Wright, who died November 9, 1866, and Bro. Milton L. Rider, G. S. D., who died August 18, 1867, aged 31, and Bro. Jonas 'Vard, who died MaY,7, 1867. We regret that this Grand ship.

furnishes no tables of work or member-

Bro. Howard Mathews is Grand Master, and Bro. Jno. D. Caldwel1 is Grand Secretary, both of Cincinnati. PE~srLVANIA.

The Grand 0 met December 27, 1867, R. W. Bro. Richard Vaux, Grand Master, presiding. Number of C2J represented not enumerated. The annual address is an elegant production, and were it not that we have concluded to cut our report short, and dwell only upon the "practical," we should be pleased to make extended extracts. Nineteen new Cib were constituted. Many Cib were visited during the year, and great interest manifested in acquiring the work. He alluded to the death of Bro. William B. Schneider, one of the best Grand Tylers in the United States. He announced having received the reports of thirty-seven Grand Cib. His views accord with our own on the Grand 0 of West Virginia. His deci~ions are in accordance with our jurisdiction, especiany so, that none but Wardens can preside in the absence of the Master. We have no recapitulation of work, etc. LAYING CORNER STONE.

On the 24th of June last the R. W. Grand 0 assembled and laid the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, which is destined to be the most complete, as well as magnificent, of the kind in the world. It will cost in the neighborhood of one million of dol1ars. The elective Grand officers of sister jurisdictions were invited to be present and assist in the ceremonies. Several States responded to the invitation, and our own was represented b.y your humble servant; and we desire to here record our grateful acknowledgments for the manifestations

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of courtesy and hospitality extended on all sides, not to ourself as an individual, but as the Representative of the Grand O. The ceremonies were perfectly carried out to the termination of the plans laid down. The procession contain~d nearly ten thousand Masons in line, all dressed alike, viz.: full black suits, hats and cravats; and the Masonic clothing consisted of that pure and simple regulation of the Ancient Craft, white lamb~kin apron and white gloves. This was right, and it was beautiful. In the evening a magnificent banquet was set in the Academy of Music, where nearly one thousand brethren sat down to as fine a dinner as could be prepared. We might enter furthednto details, but suffice it to say, we do not suppose that a corner stone was ever laid in the United States in a simpler manner, nor yet with more imposing significance. The poor, miserable, ranting horde of Finney, Blanchard & Co. must have felt supremely insignificant when beholding, in that column, miles in length, thousands of the most intelligent, moral and important citizens of one of the first cities of the republic. The oration was delivered by the R. W. Grand Master, Bro. Vaux, with a power of eloquence, purity of diction, beauty of thought, and appropriateness to the occasion, worthy the national reputation of the gilted author. Much was expected of him, and he met the anticipati~ns of the most fanguine. SOlITH CA.ROLINA..

The Grand 0 met in Charleston, November 19, 1867; M. W. Bro. James L. Orr, Grand Master, presiding. Number of CÂŁ::J represented not enumerated. The annual address was brief and appropriate. The Grand Master referred to the donations from Missouri and other States for the sufferers. We regret very much to see the Grand Secretary, in his correspondence as such officer, signing himself " 3~d, Grand Secretary." We have before expressed our views upon this innovation, and we might say more, in pointing out how out of place and unmasonic is the whole performance, but in doing so might hurt the feelings of some, which is not our desire. We sincerely trust that such improper practices, which can result only in bringing contempt and disgrace upon our honored Craft, rna)' be entirely abandoned. 'Ve can assure our goodfrater that no figures, not even the" thousand and one," can add one moiety to the sublime and pe!'fect dignity of a

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M ASTER MASON; and to borrow the use of any outside titles only detracts from the dignity which the Grand 0 confers. The Grand Secretary submitted a very spirited and interesting report on correspondence. We find no recapitulation of

t:e:J, work or members.

Bro. James L. Orr is Grand Master-no post office address given. Bro. R. S. Bruns is Grand Secretary. Address, Charleston. TENNESSEE.

The Grand D held its Fifty-fourth Annual Session in Nashville, October 7, r867' Number of Cf!J represented not enumerated. M. W. Bro. Joseph M. Anderson, Grand Master, presiding. In the annual address the Grand Master endeavors to construe the constitution so that maimed candidates may be advanced. We hope the Grand 0 will stand firm to the landmarks. He is not in favor of conferring degrees on those who do not possess mental qualifications. That is right. He granted dispensations for three new

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We quote the following decisions: "1st. Is a member under charge for unmasonic conduct entitled to vote on a ballot for initiation or advancement? "2d. If he is not entitled to vote, but does wrongfully do so, and casts a black-ball, does this illegal vote reject the candidate? "3d. If this illegal vote does not reject the candidate, can he be initiated without another ballot? "To these several questions I have returned the following categorical answers: " rst. A member under charges is not entitled to any privileges whatever, except that of an impartial trial, and therefore can not vote on a ballot for initiation or advancement. " 2d. Ifbut one black-ball appears, and that be cast by the member under charges, the candidate is elected, the illegal vote being a nullity. "3d. The petitioner is entitled to receive the degree, having been constitutionally elected." We are pleased to see that the Grand 0 adopted a uniform code of By-Laws. The Grand 0 decided against establishing an asylum on account of the impoverished condition of the Fraternity. The following resolution was adopted:

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"Resolved, That there be selected by the Grand D one Grand Lecturer for the State at large, whose duty it shall be to appoint and instruct three Deputy Grand Lecturers, one from each Division of the State, to visit the l:€J in their respective Districts, for the purpose of instructing such l:€J in the work adopted by said Grand Lecturer, and of securing to the severall:€J of the State uniformity of work."

Bro. John Frizzell was elected Grand Lecturer. Sixteen dispensations for new l:€J were granted by Grand O. A D of Sorrow was held in memory of Bro. Thomas McCulloch, Past Grand Master. Bro. Samuel H. Stout delivered the Eulogy. Bro. Chas. A. Fuller, Grand Secretary. rendered his last report on correspondence. It was, as usual, an able one. Since the adjournment of Grand D, our esteemed Bro. has gone to his final home. The vexations and anxieties of life and official duties no more concern him. He has finished his record, and posterity may read it and learn from it some of the most useful Masoni\:: lessons. His pen, once wielded by nerves under the impulse of an iron will, is laid aside. Here, dear Brother, is an evergreen to thy memory. RECAPITULATION.

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Increase. Decrease.

Initiated 2,57° 2.553 Passed ...•..•....••.....•....•.• 2,233 2,341 loS Raised , 2,043 2,202 159 Admitted............ 665 893 228 Withdrawals.................... 845 9f[ cfi Suspensions. . .. . . .. . . .. .. . ... •• . 47 105 58 Expulsions. . . . . . . • . • . . • . . . . . . • • • 45 44 [54 Deaths. . . . .. .. . . .. •• . .. . .. .. .. •. 167 Total number Master Masons ....• 13,724 15,790 2,066 Number of Chartered Lodges..... 248 273 2S Lodges under Dispensation ....••••••.••••• 16

SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting was callt:d June 6, 1868, to perform the last sad rites ove,' Bro. Fuller. Bro. Jl1o. Frizzell presided as Grand Master. A large number of

CEJ were represented.

The report of the Committee on Obituaries is interesting, giving a brief history of the liie and services 01 deceased. From it we el>:tract the following:

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"BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.

" Charles Arnold Fuller was born in the town of Springfield, Otsego county, New YOl'k, on Saturday, August 25th, 1816, "In early life he was thrown upon his own resources, and very soon developed that tenacity of purpose, strength and determination of will, strict attention to business, indefatigable industry, and unflinching fidelity to his business engagements, which characterized him through life. "His motto in business was, 'that whatever was worth doing at all, was worth doz'ng well;' and to this mainly may be attributed whatever of success attended his efforts. "At about twelve years of age he went into a printing office as an apprentice, and learned the' art preservative of all arts;' and for man> years he followed that business, as journeyman, foreman and proprietor. "He came to the city of Nashville, in 1832, with but twenty-five cents in his pocket, and remained several days, vainly seeking employment. At last, when almost despairing of success, he was called upon to take the place of 1\ printer who was enjoying a periodic spree-and thus he commenced life in Nashville. From this time forward he' always had something to do; and he did perform more arduous labor, in different kinds of business, than falls to the lot of ordinary men. "From 1832 until his death he remained a citizen of Tennessee, except about one year, which he spent in Kentucky in the effort to establish a newspaper, which, not proving successful, was abandoned. "During this period, he lived in Columbia about nine years, and the remainder he spent in the city of Nashville, and was well and favorably known to its citizens. " He was confined to his bed, in his last illness, for about six months; and during this period I was with him a great deal, part of the time as often as twice a day. I had many close, familiar talks with him, and from these I learned that he bore his long and severe illness with unusual fortitude and resignation; that he knew his approaching end, and was fully prepared to meet his fate; that he had, in fact, as he himself remarked shortly before his death, 'not a doubt as to his future welfare i' that he was revived by the evergreen and ever-living sjrz'g of faith in the merits of the Lion of the tribe of Judah, which strengthened him with confidence and composure to look forward to a blessed immortality beyond the grave; that he welcomed the grim tyrant Death, and received him as a kind messenger sent from our Supreme Grand Master to translate him from this imperfect to that all-perfect, glorious and celestial 0 above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.

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"At his death, he was a communicant of the First Baptist Church in this city, of which he had for many Jears been a member. "Bro. Fuller's Masonic history and career possesses, at tbftl time, and to most of my hearers, peculiar interest. "He was made a Mason in Columbia 0, No. 31, in Columbia, Tennessee, in January, 1842, and subsequently was elected and served as Seeretar,}', Senior Warden, and Worshipful Master of that 0. " He was made a Ro,}'al Arch Mason in Lafayette Chapter, NO.4, Columbia, Tennessee, in 1842, and was subsequently elected Secretary and High Priest of that Chapter. "He received the degrees of Royal and Select Master in Nashville Council, No. I, and allerward assisted in resuscitating Concordia Council, No.2, at Columbia, and was elected its Th. III. G. Master. "The orders of Knighthood were conferred upon him in Nashville Commandery, No. I, on the 22d of December, 1848. He was subsequently elected Prelate and Eminent Commander, filling the latter position for several years. "Upon returning to Nashville, in 1847, to remain permanently, he affiliated with the different Masonic bodies here, and remained in good standing therein up to his death." Bro. Jame~ M. Anderson is Grand Master, and Bro. John Frizzell, of Nashville, was appointed Grand Secretary. TEXAS.

Grand 0 held its Thirty-second Session in Houston, June 8, 1868, M. W. Bro. John R. Fretwell, Grand Master, presiding. Seventy-three CEJ were represented. He reports having issued no dispensations for CEJ, the petitioners not having complied with the law. He also reports having refused all petitions for dispensations to confer degrees out of the regular time, not finding any good reasons for such course. Good for the Grand Master of Texas. His address is a good, clear business paper. We find a cash balance of $567 92 on hand. The Grand 0 very wisely decided that all proceedings at a trial in a subordinate 0 must go upon the 0 record-that is, all things proper to be written. We regret to find that many supplemental reports of the same committees are not consolidated in the proceedings. We believe the better plan is that adopted by our Grand 0, viz.: for each standing committee to en-

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tirely complete its report before submitting it to the Grand D. In this way, every subject has its distinctive heading, and the subject matteJ is easily found. Bro. W. B. Botts, Chairman, submitted a most excellent report on correspondence, from which we would gladly quote, did not our space forbid. Memorial pages are set apart to Bro. William B. Ochiltree, 'Past Grand Master, who died December 27, 1867, aged fifty-six years, and Bro. Henry P. Cartwell, Past Grand Junior Warden, who died during the current year. The Grand Secretary has prepared a capital copy of proceedings, and gives a table of work done, etc., but we regret that he had not added up the columns. Bro. Peter W. Gray is Grand Master, and Bro. George H. Bringhurst is Grand Secretary-both of Houston. VIRGINIA.

The Grand 0 met in Richmond, December 9,1867, M. W. Bro. Edward H. Lane, Grand Master, presiding. Number of CE!J represented not enumerated. The annual address is brief and practical. Bro. B. R. Wellford, Jun., rendered a very able and courteous report on correspondence. The Committee on a Doings of Grand Officers" pays their respect~ to the Deputy District Grand Masters for failing to have their reports submitted to the Grand Master or Grand D. "Ve regret we have no recapitulation of work or members. Bro. 'Vm. Terry, of Wytheville, is Grand Master, and Bro. John Dove, M. D., of Richmond, is Grand Secretary, and Bro. Wm. B. Isaacs. of same place, is Deputy Grand Se,retary. '''ISCONSIN.

Grand 0 met in Milwaukee, June 9, 1868 i I.p CE!J represented. Bro. Harlow Pease, Grand Master, presiding.

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From his annual address we learn that the Grand 0 contributed $1,000, and the Subordinates thereto $320, to the suffering Masons of the South. lie granted dispensations for three new CE!J. He announces the deaths of P. D. G. Master L. M. Strong and P. G. Treasurer S. S. Daggett. The report on correspondence, by Bro. G. Bouch, is brief and well written. He does not agree with us that maimed candidates should not

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be advanced. We thank him for his compliment to our arguments in last report. He does not agree with the general usage that an avouchment can be made outside of the following rules: 1st. By a brother who has sat in open

with the visitor.

2d. By an examination to be had under the direction of the \Vorshipful Master in the D, or in some room adjacent thereto. From this we are inclined to believe that he would rule out an avouchmerit made by a third party; for instance, Bro. A. may vouch to Bro. B. that he has sat with Bro. C. (then present), and Bro. C. vouches to the D. This we believe to be lawful information; for if we rule it' out, then the Tyler's vouching is not good, for in most instances he is the Bro. C. We fully agree with him in maintaining the integrity of jurisdictions. He recommends the recognition of West Virginia, on the principal ground that other Grand Cf!::J ha\'e done it. To us this is no argument at all, for some of the greatest heresies of the age have been indorsed by the greatest number. Much important business was transacted, and the report of it is well prepared.

Recapitulation.-Initiated, 1.28f; passed, 1,099; raised, 1,073; admitted, 385; dimitted, 504; suspended, 63; expelled, 2; died, 82; rejected, 707; members, 7,713; Grand D dues, $5,21>9. Bro. Harlow Pease, of Watertown, is Grand Master, and Bro. William T. Palmer, of Milwaukee, is Grand Secretary. ,VASUING路.I'ON TERRITORY.

The Grand D held its Tenth Annual Session in Olympia, September IS, 1867, M. W. Bro. Thos. Reed, Grand Master, presiding. Six Cf!::J were represented. Annual address brief and local. Two dispensations for new Cf!::J were issued. Bro. 路Wm. H. Wood rendered a brief and practical report on correspondence.

Recapltulatlon.-Cf!::J returned, I I; initiated, 29; passed, 23; raised, 21 ; admitted, 3; dimitted, 23; suspended, 2; restored, I; rejected, 8; members, 353. Grand D dues, $374. Bro. James Biles, ofTutnwater, is Grand Master, and Bro. Thomas M. lleed, of OIJrnpia, is Grand SecretarJ.

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Reports of D. D. Grand Masters.

FIUST DISTRICT.

OFFICE D. D. GRAND MASTER FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT, PALMYRA, September 25, 1868. M. W. WIll. E. Dunscomb : DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-As in duty bound, I herewith submit to you an account of my official stewardship as Deputy District Grand Master for the First Masonic District, embracing the counties of Marion, Lewis, Clark, Scotland, Knox and Shelby. On the 28th day of February, A. L. 5868, I organized Clarence 0, U. D., at Clarence, Shelby county, Missouri, by your authority, with Bros. Andrew J. Hilton as Worshipful Master, Jas. R. Clark, Senior Warden, and Samuel L. Patton, Junior Warden. They have a new hall constructed for the purpose, with new set of jewels, and manifested a commendable zeal for the cause. Some of the officers were not as .. bright" as I hope they have since become. On the 9th day of April, A. L. 5868, in pursuance of your directions, I organized Craft 0, U. D., at Canton, Lewis county, Mo., with Bros. Jas. M. Holt as Worshipful Master, John H. Pendergrass, Senior Warden, and L. R. Lockwood, Junior \Varden. They occupy the hall of Canton 0, No. 100, which is well titted up, and speaks well for the enterprise of the Craftsmen in that locality. Bro. Holt is an "old hand at the bellows," and withal a model man in whose hand the cause will not suffer. On the 2nd of May, A. L. 5868, by your order, I organized Fairmont D, U. D., at Fairmont, Clark county, Mo., with Bros. Jas. T. Laughlin,

Worshipful Master, John E. Henry, Senior Warden, and Cicero A. Lewis, Junior Warden. They have a new hall, neatly arranged and admirably adapted for the purpose. for which they are indebted to the liberality of Bro. Laughlin's father, whom I found to be "an old time Freemason of the dass of \Vashington." With" good men and true" for officers, and an abundance of "material suitable for the building" in the neighborhood, I expect great things of them. On the 9th day of June, A. L. 5868, in pursuance to your order, I or-

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ganized Edina 0, U. D., at Edina, Knox county, Mo., with Bros. John W. Lee, Worshipful Master, Davis BIy, Senior Warden, and Wm. E. Ednis, Junior Warden. The 0 was organized in, and for awhile occupied a hall in common with the Odd Fellows, but they have since procured and removed to a suitable one of their own. The charter of the old 0 was arrested because some of its members, disregarding their vows and the cardinal principles of our ordel', rejected "suitable material," because of its political texture. Upon re-organizing the 0, I took occasion to allude to and denounce such conduct in no unmeaning terms. From what I have seen of Bro. Jno. W. Lee, I think he is the right man in the right place, and apprehend no repetition of such culpable conduct while he is in charge. On the 30th of June, A. L. 5868, in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the last Grand 0, I called a convention of the Masters and Wardens of the l:â&#x201A;ŹJ in my district to meet at Canton, in Lewis county, for the purpose of exemplifying the work and lectures in the three degrees of Masonry. Notwithstanding it was a busy season of the year, and the mercury at 102 in the shade, yet, to my surprise, every 0 in the district except three was represented, there being some forty-five delegates in all present. Then was the time for our worthy Grand Lecturer to have been present and "dispensed true Masonic light and knowledge;'; hut despite my earnest entreaties, a concatenation of unforeseen circumstances, over which he had no control, kept him away, and the under.igned had to "handle the trowel" as best he could. The brethren were very attentive and zealous, and received the instructions given into" good and honest hearts." All seemed highly gratified with the result of the two days' labor, and voted the convention a success. If the system of Deputy District Grand Master is kept up in our jurisdiction, I recommend them to ,; Go and do likewise," and they will find that not only much good will be done by comparing notes, answering questions, removing objections, and illustrating the work, but it begets an acquaintance and social feeling among the officers of the various t:e:J, from which great good will come. During the year r have visited nearly all the t:e:J in my district, and while I frequently found "workmen that needeth not to be ashamed," yet here and there I have encountered" mere daubers." In some places (too many, in fact,) they have the form, the machinery, the tinselry of Masonry, without its jov.'er, which is to be fonnd alone"', tke integrity of its members. Many, r fear, have enlisted in our army to wear plumes and epaulettes, and become the recipients of glory and renown. Such are always cowards when the cannon booms, and the cries of the wounded around them proclaim the reality of battle at hand.

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In view of the fact that our portals are now being thronged, and the zealous, curious multitude are knocking for admission at the door of our temple, I have not hesitated to warn the brethren, wherever I have been, to " Guard well tke otlter door." If this admonition be heeded, the time will soon come when our C€:J will be as beautiful as the temple, peaceful as its ark, and sacred as its most holy place. With best wishes for the prosperity of the beloved order, which you so worthily represent, and earnest desires for your perwnal welfare and happiness, I am truly and fraternally yours, R. E. ANDERSON. SECOND DISTRICT. KIRKSVILLE,

Mo., Septembc,', 1868.

To tke M. W. Grand Master Gra11d 0 of Mi"souri: In obedience to the requirements of the Grand 0, I herewith submit my report as D. D. Grand Master, Second Masonic District. On the nd of January last, I visited the brethren of Lancaster, and set them to work, under dispensation granted by last Grand D. I learn they are doing well, and recommend a charter be granted them. At the request of the brethren at Atlanta, I granted permbsion to Past Grand Master Vincil to set them to work, which he did, under dispensation granted by yourself. In the early part of the season I addressed letters to all the C€:J in this district, inquiring whether they desired the caIling of a meeting of Masters and Wardens for instruction. Some were in favor of the "meeting," provided it could be held at their hall, or in their county; others preferred to have me visit them at their respective C€:J, while others did not answer at all. I therefore concluded not to call the" meeting," but to visit as many of the CEJ as I possibly could, which desired me to do so. I met with La Plata 0, No. 237. They have an excellent hall and are in a prosperous condition. Good will and harmony prevail. Visited Bloomington D, No. 102. Had a cordial reception and pleasant time. Found the brethren {o be zealous and live Masons. E,-crything in a prosperous condition, so far as I could learn, with one exception, and am satisfied they will discharge their duty in that case. Had a pressing invitation to visit McGee o. Appoin"ted a time, but was taken sick suddenly, not able to leave my room; hence was unable to comply with their request. I learn, however, that the :::J is in a prosperous condition, harmony pre,-ailing.

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Have had a good report from Jackson D, through Bro. Dockery, the Worshipful Master. Had invitations to visit Bucklin, Unionville and Greencastle t:ÂŁJ, and would have done so but that a change in m)' business relations, requiring my whole time, prevented me. I regret very much that I have not been able to visit all the t:ÂŁJ in the district, and hope some brother may be appointed who can have more time to devote to the interest of the Craft than I have had. Hoping that the great and cardinal virtues may be more deeply impressed on the minds of our members, and that brotherly love may prevail, I subscribe myself, Fraternally, W. T. BAIRD, D. D. Gralld Master. THIRD DISTRICT.

OFFICE OF THE D. D. GRAND MASTER, CAMERON, Mo., September 29th, 1868.

M. W. Wm. E. Dllnscomo, Grand Master Grand D

0./ Missouri:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-As required by law, I herewith respectfully submit my report as Deputy Grand Master of this District, lor the year ending the second Monday in the month of October, 1868. On or about the 22d day of November, 1867, I was requested by the brethren of EagleHille D, in the couuty of Harrison, who had obtained a dispensation from the Grand 0, to meet with them and start a new D in their town. Not being able to attend in person, I authorized Bro. W. G. Lewis, Past Master of Bethany D, No. 97, to set them to work, and report the same to me, which was done; since which time I have visited said D, found them working badly, corrected irregularities, and, I am pleased to state, that they are now doing good work. By request of Stewartsville D, No. 182, in the county of De Kalb, I proceeded to said D on the 28th day of December, A. D. 1867, and met a portion of the brethren, there not being a full attendance; installed the W. M., and authorized him to install the remaining officers; have since visited said D se\'eral times; found their minutes in bad condition, instructed them, and had the same revised and corrected. By verbal request of the Grand Master of Grand D, on the 13th day of June, A. D. 1868, I visited said D again to settle a misunderstanding then existing between the officers of said o. I required them to refer the matter to their D, and furnish me a copy of their action, which I herewith respectfully submit for the action of the Grand D.

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In the latter part of May, 1868, I was ordered by the Grand Master of the Grand 0 to visit Friendship 0, No. 89, in the county of Livingston, to examine into difficulties existing in said 0; found a large membership; good hall well furnished; but a great deal of discord existed. Politics, I think, was the chief cause. I met with them, lectured them, and they promised me to correct all irregularities then existing. Have since received a communication from them stating that all misunderstandings had been adjusted, and that peace and harmony prevailed. Benevolence 0, No. 170, at Utica, Lh'ingston county, I found working harmoniously - no jars or discords existing; found their work and minutes correct in every particular. Spring Hill 0, No. ISS, in the county of Livingston, I found, contrary to my expectations, from Bro. J. L. Davis' report of 1866, to be in excellent working order. Their minutes and work were examined by me, and found to be correct in every particular. Daviess 0, No. I16, in the county of Daviess, is composed of good working material, and it affords me pleasure to state, is in excellent working order. They have a good hall, well furnished, and are a credit to the district. Pattonsburg O,No . 65, at Pattensburg, Davis county, I visited on the 30th day of June, A. D. 1868; imtalled their Worshipful Master, and directed him to install the remaining officers of his o. I found the 0 in good condition; work and minutes correct. They have a good hall, small, but secure. Lectured them, Rnd left them in peace and harmony. Western Star 0, No. IS, in Victoria, Davis county, was chartered in May, 1866. Have visited the same several times, and find them in good working order; have a good, secure hall, and Rre doing excellent work. Jamesport路 0 , No. - , Jamesport Davis county, I found to be dull and indifferent, sadly deficient in a knowledge of the work, and, with few exceptions, do not seem to take much interest in Masonry; remained with them two days; had a public installation of the officers; lectured them, and left with the promise that they would do better in future. Salem 0, U. D., at Salem, Davis county, has a small but secure hall. Opened the 0, and set them to work, under dispensation, on the 30th day of March, A. D. 1868. No better men can be found in any il\ the State, and I can safely recommend that a charter be granted them.

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short notice; examined their work and minutes, and found them to be the best in my district. Athens 0, No. - , at Albany, Gentry county, I found in good working order, their minutes correct, and their work good. Alanthus 0, U. D., at Alnnthus, in the count)" of Gentry, is a small 0, and still under dispen8ation; is doing but little work at present. Their minutes I found to be correct, and they appeared to be composed of good material; lectured and exemplified the work, and was hospitably entertained. Bethany 0, No. 97, Harrison county, has a large membership, a good hall, well furnished; examined their wOl'k; found it to be correct. Lectured them, and left them in peace and harmony. Cainsville 0, U. D., Harrison county.-I received a dispensation from the Grand Master of the Grand for Cainsville O. Not being able to attend at that time, I authorized Bro. W. G. Lewis, Past Master, to set same to work under dispensation, and report the same to me, which was done on the 20th day of August, 1868.

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Modena 0, No. 39, Mercer county.-I found the members intelligent, live men i examined the work and minutes and found them correct. They have a good hall-small, but secure. Middlebury 0, No. 141, Mercer county, I found in bad condit:on. Discord prevailed generally, and I thoul{ht I should be compelled to arrest their charter; but upon consultation with their officers, who were newly elected, I allowed them to retain it, with the promise that all grievances would be adjusted, and better work would be done in the future j since which time I have learned from the Master and Wardens that they are in much better condition. Mercer 0, No. 35, Mercer county, is in good condition. Happened there at a regular communication of their 0; conferred the degree of Entered Apprentice upon a candidate, lectured, nnd left them in peace and harmony. Somerset 0, No. 206, Mercer county, has a good, safe hall. Examined their work and minutes, and found them correct. The is in good working order. Happened there at a regular communication, and conferred the second degree upon a candidate.

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their work and minutes and found them correct, and cheerfully recommend them to the Grand 0 for a charter. Nevada 0, No. 229, Grundy county, I regret to say I found in bad condition-to political influences I think their trouble may be attributed. I lectured them severely upon Masonic duties, exemplified the work, and left with the assurance that they would do better in future. Lindley 0, U. D., Mercer county, I found doing good work for a Joung It is composed of good material; has a small but well-secured hall, and I can safely recommend them to the Grand 0 for a charter.

Trenton 0, No. III, Grundy county, has a goud membership and a secure hall. Examined their work and minutes, and have no hesitation in saying that they are as good as any in my district. I would respectfully state that I have visited all the diction, and the above is a fair and impartial report.

CfI:J within my juris-

Respectfully and fraternally,

ELIAS PARROIT, D. D. Grand Master Third Masonic District..

FOURTH DISTRICT.

SAVANNAH, September 12, 1868.

JVm. E. Dll1tscomb, M. JV. Gratld Master of Grund 0 of Mo.: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-! beg leave to present my official report as District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District in Missouri. On the 3d of January, 1868, I met with the Brothers of Graham 0, at Graham, Nod'lway county; set them to work under a charter granted at last Gmnd 0; consecrated and dedicated their new hall; conferred P. M. degree on Master of 0; conferred second and third degrees on Brothers elected whilst under dispensation, giving all necessary instruction. Oregon, I-Iolt county, February 3, IS68.-Visited Oregon 0, No. 139; assisted in conferring first and third degrees; delivered lectures to same; records well kept; By-laws apprm'ed; 0 in good condition, well furnished and harmony prevailing. Rockport, Atchison county, February 5, I858.-Visited North Star 0, No. lSi, at Rockport; exemplified work of first and third degrees. This o has a fine hal1, excellently fitted up, and is working none but good, Sound material. By-laws and records correct.

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Sonora, Atchison county, February 6, IS68.-Met with Sonora 0; installed officers; exemplified work and lectures of the three degrees; records fair; by-laws approved; hall badly furnished; doing but little work on good material; striving hard for Masonic knowledge; finances rather close j harmony prevailing. Forest City, Holt county, February 4, IS68.-Visited Forest City 0, No. 214; lectured one evening; records well kept; by-laws correct; in harmony, working for the good of the fraternity; good hall, moderately well furnished; finances easy; morals not as good as desirable in all its members.

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Xenia, Kodaway county, March 2, IS68.-Visited Xenia 0, No. 50; exemplified work and lectures of first degree; records fair; by-laws approved; good hall, but little furniture except aprons and jewels; membership small; finances not very easy; all in peace. Nodaway county, March 3, IS68.-Visited Maryville 0, No. 165; exemplified work and lectures of the three degrees; by-laws and records correct; good hall, well fitted up. I was strongly urged by some of them to give my sanction to the conferring of what is known as the degree of Eastern Star-it is called Adopth'e Masonry. I forbade the confet'ring of it as Ma.<(Jnry, directly or indirectly; morals not all that Masonry requires j finances moderately easy; harmony prevailing. Nodaway county, March 4, IS68.-Met with ~itman 0, No. 196. We passed the time pleasantly with them j answered many questions; examined by-laws and records, and found same correct. Hall indifferently furnished; morals about par j contending for the ancient landmarks; doing a small share of work on good material j finances easy j peace and harmony prevailing. Nodaway county, March 6, IS68.-Visited Graham 0, No. - ; conferred second degree; delivered lectures; exemplified work and lectures of first degree; examined records, and found same correct; by-laws approved; finances rather close; brothers desirous of knowledge; peace and harmony prevailing. Andrew county, March 9, I868.-Met Lincoln 0, No. 138, officially; conferred first and third degrees j delivered lecture; examined by-laws and records, and found same correct. Rather indifferent hall, not very safe; everything temporary in the line of furniture, except aprons, jewels, bible, square and compass; finances rather close. 'Vorth count)', March 30, I86S.-l\Iet with Allensville 0, No. I9S; exemplified work and lectures of the three degrees; examined by-laws and records, and found same correct; in peace; financially easy. Hall

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rather slightly furnished j brothers desirous of instruction j striving to keep insight of the ancient landmarks of the Order. Grant City, Worth county, March 31, 1868.-Met with certain brothers named in a dispensation to form a new 0 at Grant City, to be calIed Lily 0, U. D. j organized same j gave all necessary instruction. They have a safe hall, on third story of courthouse. Andrew county, April 4, 1868.-Visited Rochester 0, No. - j consecrated and dedicated hall j conferred first degree on one candidate j delivered lecture j did not have time to examine by-laws and records j 0 in peace. Good hall, not very well furnished. Doing a small amount of work on the best material. Maryville, Nodaway county, June 24, 1868.-Met with Maryville 0, No. 165, by im'itation, on festival occasion j Bro. Judge Royal addressed about three hundred Masons, many of their wives and daughters being present. Rev. Bro. T. R. Hedgepeth closed in a few appropriate remarks. Mound City, Holt county, June 25, 1868.-Met with certain brothers named in a dispensation for a new 0, to be called Mound City 0, U. D. Organized same and set them to work. Exemplified the work and lectures of the three degrees, giving them all necessaryinRtructions. Prairie Park, Nodaway county, August 8, 1S68.-Met with certain brothers named in a dispensation to form a new 0 in Prairie Park, to be called White Hall 0, U. D. Organized same, set them to work, and gave them all necessary instructions. 'Vhitesville, Andrew county. August 29, 1S68.-Met with Whitesville 0, No. 165 j examined proceedings j books rather badly kept, in some instances not stating what degree the 0 opened in, and in others not showing that the 0 closed. They have a new Secretary. I ordered their new Master to correct the records, and to be careful in future. By-laws correct. This 0 has a good, safe hall, comfortalJly furnished. Morals good. Has a membership of about forty members, doing a smalI amount of work on good material. M. W. Bro. DL'nscomb: You will see by my imperfect report that I have visited all the Câ&#x201A;ŹtJ in the Fourth District this year. The Câ&#x201A;ŹtJ are, with few exceptions, in peace, doing plenty of work, though not so much as formerly. Savannah 0, No. 71, of which I am a member, I fear is not clear of making improper tests. Ever.r petition for initiation has been rejected this year in our 0 except one. CUTHBERT H. GEE, D. D. Gral,d Mastct' flourtl' Naso,,;c Dlstdct.

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APPENDIX. SIXTH DISTRICT. CONCORD,

September

22, 1868.

M. W. Wm. E. Dunscomb, Grand Master G,'and 0 of Missouri: SIR AND BKoTHER-I herewith submit my rnport for the Masonic year just closed, as D. D. Grand Master for the Sixth Masonic District. I have visited every 0 in the District during the year. The Worshipful Masters at Portland and Miles' Point did not receive the notices in time to convene their CEl, but from members of the C2J I learned that both C2J were in good condition, morally and financiall}'. I did not, therefore, think it necessary to meet with them. The CEJ generally in this district have improved in the last year in work and morals. I have visited some of the Cib two and three times during the year, where I thought it necessary. Clifton Hill applied to you last spl"ing for a dispensation for a 0, You sent it to me to know if I would ~ecommend that the request be granted. I refused to recommend the granting of dispensation, but promised I would visit Clifton Hill when I visited Thomasville o. I have done so. Clifton Hill is on the branch railroad, six miles from Thomasdlle. The brethren have built a large and commodious hall, and are capable of working. When I visited Thomasville 0, I advised them to petition the Grand D to move Thomasviile 0 to Clifton Hill, and change the name from Thomasville to Clifton Hill 0 No. 161. The 0 has since had a meeting, and I have received a letter stating that the 0 had "oted unanimously to have the 0 moved to Clifton and the name changed. I would therefore recommend, if the Grand 0 makes the change, that a dispensation be granted them to hold an election for new officers at as earl}' a day as possible. I would recommend that some change be made in the present system of districts. It is not what it should be. I have had several invitations to visit CEJ out of my district, and one 0 in Henry county has been soliciting me to visit them for a year or more, and I have consented to do so , next week. The present system can, and should be, improved. I am convinced if the CEJ were visited once a year, regularly, by competent persons to instruct both in the work and lectures of Ancient Craft Masonrr, and also to enforce the moral principles of Masonry, the Craft would be benefited by it. Hoping to meet with you at the Grand

and praying that God, the

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giver of all good gifts and blessings, may direct us in our legislative body that all we do may be done to His glory and the good of the Craft, 1 remain yours fraternally,

J. B. HENDERSON, D. D. Grand Master St#tt" Masonic Dis/rict. EIGHTH DI8TRICT.

ST. LOUIS, September 26, 1868.

M. W. Wm. E. Dtlnscomb, Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-I have the honor of presenting the following report of my acts as Deputy District Grand Master, and the condition of the l:€:J in the Eighth District during the current Masonic year. October 31, 1867, assisted by Bros. T. E. Garrett, W. N. Loker, G. F. Gouley, Grand Officers, and other Past Masters, 1 constituted and consecrated Orient Francaise 0, No. 16'], under charter, giving them appropriate instruction. 1 have since visited this several times, and have found their work (in French) to correspond very closely with that prescribed by the Grand D.

Kovernber II, 186';,1 set to work Aurora

under dispensation. This 1 have visited them several times to see their work, which is not surpassed by any 0 in the city, and some of our older CEJ might profit by the example given them.

° has every promise of a prosperous career.

SOl'ember 28, 186';.-'Vith the assistance of competent brethren, 1 conconsecrated Dardenne 0, Ko. 121, under charter; also, dedicated their hall, at Cottleville, giving them such advice as I deemed appropriate. This a then numbered but few members. I have not since had an opportunity to inform rn)"self of its condition. ~tituted and

So\"embeT JO,. J867·-Acting under a commission from Bro. J. C. Edwards, Past )faster, set to work Mechanicsville 0, under dispensation. Owing to the location of this c:J, 1 have been unable to visit it since. March 9; 1868.-1 set to work Cosmos 0, under dispensation. From my acquaintance with the brethren ir.terested in this 0, I expect to see it l;()()n bccome an attractivc and flourishing 0, in the southern portion of our city. May 2, 1868.-Bro. 'V. A. Prall, acting under authority from me, set to work Fenton 0, under dbpensation, at Fenton, in this county. I have since visited them, and found them zealous in their labors, anxious to work correctly, and meetings well attended. June 2<', 1868.-1 set to work Webster Grove 0, under dispensation.

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The officers of this 0 are skilled in the work. and deserve success; but few members as yet, but, with a population around them steadily increasing, patience and perseverance in good work, they will soon show a bright record. These Gb U. D. will, doubtless, all send up transcripts of their proceedings at the approaching session of the Grand 0, which will, I hope, meet with the approval of yourself and the Grand 0. I have visited the following Gb in this county: Bonhomme, No. 4S; Bridgeton, No. 80; Good Hope, No. 218; and, in St. Charles county, Palestine, No. 241. I found them all quietly pursuing the even tenor of their way, steadily increasing in numbers, all anxious for instruction in the work and lectures, and ready, cordially, to greet any skilled brother duly authorized who has the time to devote to their service. Wentzville 0, No. 46, is the only One in this district that I have been unable to visit. I regret that an engagement which I made to visit them was not carried out on account of a misunderstanding in our correspondence. In this city, I have visited the following Gb: Meridian, No.2, and Erwin, No. IZI, both working in German. Their records are well kept, harmony prevails among them, and their work I presume to be as nearly correct as difference in language and idiom will allow. Records of Erwin 0, for several years past, have been kept exclusively in the Gennan language. Also, Missouri, No. I; Beacon, NO,3; George Washington, No. 9; St. Louis, No. 20; Naphtali, No. 25; Mt. Moriah, No. 40; Polar Star, No. 79; Occidental, No. 163; Pride of the West, No. 179; Keystone, No. 243. I have found their records well kept, and, with a few exceptions, work correct and well done. There is now a general spirit of hannony among the Craft, and a better understanding of points of masonic usage and jurisprudence generally in the Gb, and, on the whole, in contrast with its condition some years ago, improvement in all things necessary to the welfare of our Order is distinctly marked, and its future prospects very encouraging. In November last I called upon the officers of the Gb in this district to assist in forming a 0 of instruction. This call was responded to by most of the city 1:ÂŁ1, as well as by Good Hope, No. 218, of Carondelet, and under the able supervision of R. W. Bro. T. E. Garrett, Grand Lecturer, weekly meetings were held for about six months. The. result of these labors has been very satisfactory, and is evident in the improved work of those who attended regularly.

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The following Cfb are the most proficient in the work and lectures: Missouri, No.1; George Washington, No. 9; St. Louis, No. 20; Naphtali, No. 25; Keystone, No. 243; Occidental, No. 163; Pride of the 'Vest, No. 179; and next to them in order as named, Beacon, NO.3; Mount Moriah, No. 40; Polar Star, No. 79. I notice a practice obtaining in some of the [â&#x201A;ŹJ of electing as honorary members, members of other [â&#x201A;ŹJ. I think that if any opinion has ever been expressed by the Grand 0, it has been adverse to such a practice. I state the fact for your information. During the past year the C2J here have been closely pruning their rolls of delinquent members. They are now comparatively free from drones, but I fear that the lists will again increase under the tedious routine necessary by the By-Laws of the Grand 0 to free them from such encumbrances. The strict construction also put upon the expression" definite suspension," has caused innumerable sentences of suspension for twenty, twenty-five and thirty years, for non-payment of dues. It seems to me that suspension" till dues are paid," though indefinite as to time, would be sufficiently definite, so far as the accused party is concerned, and be fully within the meaning and spirit of the By-Laws of the Grand O. Before concluding, I would suggest the propriety of the Grand 0 positi\'ely defining the mode of opening CE!:J on the several degrees, and closing, or changing from one to another. In this matter there is very great irregularity. In conclusion, I would acknowledge my obligations to Bro. W. A. Prall for his assistance in visiting C2J in this district, and giving many of them much valuable instruction in the work and lectures; to Bro. D. N. BurgOJ'ne for his aid on many occasions when it could ill be dispensed with; and to the officers and members of CE!:J in the District, for their uniform courtes)' and re;pect to me when visiting officially, and their genial kindness to me otherwise. Yours fraternally,

J. W. LuKE, D. D. Grand Master E/Jfntlt Masonz'c Distr.ct. NINTH DISTRlc'r. CAPE GIRARDEAU,

Mo" September 27,

1868.

To tke M. 1Y. Grand Master of t,~e Grand 0 of M/ssotlri: DEAR SIR-As D. D. Grand Master of the Ninth Masonic District of Missouri, I herewith submit my report for the past year:

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Masonry in this district (9th) is in a pro~perous and healthy condition, the accessions to the different C2:J being as large as, in my judgment, the good of the Order requires j especial1y among C2:J who are cautious as to the material which is presented for the builder's lise. I am not advised of any dissensions or strife in any of the C2:J, or their members; peace and harmony prevailing within the jurisdiction. On the 28th of December, 1867, I visited Mystic Tie 0, No. 221, and installed its officers for the ensuing Jear, giving them instructions in the work and lectures of the Order. On the 5th of December, 1867, Bro. john L. Thomas, of Hillsboro, b)' my direction and with proper authority, dedicated, consecrated and constituted, indue form, De Soto 0, No. 119, at De Soto, Missouri, and the)' are now working under their charter, granted by the Grand 0 of this State. On the 26th of August, 1868, W. M. Bro. John J. Miller, by direction, being authorized by me thereto, met with the brethren of Marble Hill 0, in Bollinger county, and set the Craft to work under a dispensation from the M. W. Grand Master, constituting Bros. \V. C. Talby, Worshipful Master; S. A. Cullrent, Senior 'Varden; G. A. Ruter, Junior 'Varden; J. W. Rider, Secretary; T. B. Laurence, Treasurer; F. F. Dickman, Senior Deacon j N. Stratton, Junior Deacon j J. B. Stephens, Tyler. Their report, I trust, will show that the brethren constituting Marble Hill 0, U. D., are good and true men. My professional duties have prevented me from visiting the C2:J within my jurisdiction as I greatly desired to do; yet the reports of the various I:ÂŁJ in the district will show that the Fraternity are prosperous, and that the work is well done and the material good and durable.

I am, fraternally, your obedient servant, W. B. WILSON, D. D. Grand Master Nint1l Masomc District.

TENTH DISTRICT. POPLAR BLUFF, ~f.

Mo., SeptemlJer 14,1868.

W. JVm. E. Dun"comh, Gra1td Alaster of Grand

Â° of Mo.:

RESPECTED BROTIIEIl-As District Deputy Grand Master of the Tenth Masonic District, I herewith submit the following report: I visited Johnson 0, No. 158, in November last and installed their officers j exemplified the work, and set them to work. They had a very good hall, but since that time the brethren have built a new and commo-

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dious hall, which I dedicated on the 4th of July last. That D is in a ftourishing condition, having an immense quantity of the best of material. I visited Faithful D, U. D., in December last, and set them to work, giving them some necessary instruction. I have visited them since and found them in a good condition, guarding the ~a//ot-~O:f strictly; and would recommend the Grand CJ to grant them a charter. I authorized Bro. Marshall to visit and set to work Four-Mile 0, No. 212. I laid the comer stone of the Black River Seminary, at Poplar Bluff, July nth, 1868. My extraordinary press of business this year has prevented me from visiting the CEJ east of here. I have notified the Masters and Wardens of Johnson, Bloomfield, Four-Mile and Faithful CEJ to meet me at Poplar Bhiff, September 28th, to receive the work and lectures. In conclusion, Masonry, so far as my knowledge extends in this district, is in a good condition. I hear of no complaint. Very little work is doing except in Johnson D. I would particularly call the attention ofthe Grand 0 to the fact that our district should be divided. Mississippi, New Madrid and Pemiscot should be made a new district, as they are divided from the other counties by an impassable swamp, and officers can not go, having to go by Cape Girardeau to ge rrom one side to the other. All of which is fraternally submitted,

J. W. BALDWIN, D. D. Gra"d Master Te"tll Maso",'c District of Mo.

ELEVENTH DJSTRI(lT.

ROLLA, Mo.,

Sejt,m~er 8,

1868.

/If. W. Wm. E. D*IrsCO",fJ, Gra"d Master:

DEAR S1R-I herewith present my annual report, as Deputy District Grand Master of the Eleventh Masonic District. In accordance with the resolution, passed by the Grand 0, authorizing the several Deputy District Grand Masters to convene CEJ of instruction in their respective districts, I convened a D of Instruction at Masonic Hall, Rolla, on March 3d, 1868, the following CEJ being represented: Rolla, No. 213; Hermann, No. 123; Sullivan, No. 69; Pacific, No. 159; Union, No. 173; Salem, No. 225; Evergreen, No. 27; Linn, No. 66; St. James, No. 230; Hope, U. D. There was a large attendance of the Masters, Wardens and members of the above CEJ. The session IMted two days, during which time there was manifested lhe greatest interest. The

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work was exemplified in every respect and degree; and the unremitting attention bestowed proved that the effort was not in vain. In e,-ery respect the meeting was a success, and afforded perfect satisfaction to all in attendance. I am entirely pleased with the result, and consider CÂŁJ of instruction as, perhaps, the'best means Jet adopted. The records of the several CÂŁJ were carefuny inspected, and, in the' main, found correct. On the 20th January, 1868, Alton D, U. D., was set at work by Past Master J. M. Orchard, of Salem D, who reports the prospect for that new CJ as very favorable, the material being good. Cedar D, U. D., also has been set at work, but I have no information from any source as to its condition or prospects. Mount Zion D, U. D., is working, the brethren having been constituted into a D on the 7th March, 1868-W. Bro. C. H. Latimer, of Texas D, No. 177, setting them to work in due form. Hope D is working under a renewed di~pensation, their records and former dispensation having been destroyed by fire. Texas D, No. 177, moved into their new hall last June (24th), upon which occasion there was a grand assemblage of Masons from all parts, and the han dedicated with all the honors of Masonry. The prospect is fair that a strong and influential D will now be sustained at Houston. Pacific D, No. 159, c,lebrated the 24th of June last in a highly creditable manner, and with Its proverbial hospitality. Rona D, No. 213, parÂˇ ticipated upon the occasion, turning out as a D, in full numbers. These meetings of Cib, recipl"Ocal in character, are of manifest advantage, as they tend to strengthen the bonds of fraternal feeling, and are conducive to the general welfare of the Craft. A highly interesting and eloquent address was delivered by R. W. Martin Collins, Past Grand 'Varden, in public, and which was highly appreciated b.y the large number of ladies and brethren present. St. James D, No. 230, has just built and completed a splendid han, of brick, entirely safe, commodious and elegant. It will compare favorably with any Masonic hall in the State, outside of St. Louis, and is justly the pride of its sterling members. I am unable to make any report of Lebanon, No. 77, Evening Star, No. 94, or of Chamois, No. 185. TheJ were not represented in the D of instruction held in March, and I have not been able to visit them. On the 27th December last I dedicated the Masonic Hall at Rolla. Seldom has it been my privilege to witness a more impressive pageant. Rona D, No. 213, turned out in full numbers, and the hundreds assembled

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to hear the addresses delh'ered on the occasion seemed deeply impressed with the influence and stability of the Order. In reviewing the condition of Masonry in this district, I am greatlyencouraged with the prospect as far as heard from. Masonry is in safe hands! However defective the work may in some instances be, yet I am satisfied it is "a misfortune, not a fault." To acquire proficiency in any thing renuires time, patience and perseverance, and this is prominently so in Masonry, with our unwritten ritual, sublime and beautiful beyond comparison with that of any other organization. With assurances of profound esteem and fraternal respect, I am, very truly, your friend,

W. E. GLENN, D. D. Gra"d Master Eleventll Masonic District.

TWELFTH DISTRICT.

M. W. W. E. Dllnscomb, Grand lIfaster of Masons in Missouri :

'V.

Owing to the unavoidable absence of R. S. H. Owens from the State, I was appointed District Deputy ad ;',terim. Bro. Owens is .yet absent, and, as required by law, I submit the following report of my official acts: March 6th.-Bro. Geo. R. Hunt set Holden 0, U. D., to work, under authority from Bro. Owens. February sth.-Received dispensation of 0 of Peace, located at Chilhowee, Johnson count)'. Being unable to attend, I commisiioned Bro. Geo. R. Hunt, who informed me that he set them to work February 12th. April 2oth.-Visited California D. This 0, owing to the efficient management of its affairs by Bro. Owens, who has been Master for several years, is in a most flourishing condition financially. Peace and harmony prevail. The moral character of its membership is unexceptionable. April 2Ist.....:.Visited Sedalia. Work exemplified in third degree by Granite 0, U. D. The wurk was performed remarkably well. The interests of Masonry in Sedalia will be suhserved by granting Granite 0 a charter. Records wdl kept. Examined records of Sedalia D. This is one of the best working t:â&#x201A;ŹJ in the district; their membership is large and constantly increasing; hut they louk well to the character of all applicants. Finances in healthy condition. April 22d.-Visited Warrensburg

No. 13S.

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third degree by yourself. I examined their record, and found it tolerably well kept. Finances in good condition. June Ist.-In accordance with resolution adopted at last session of Grand 0, I called a 0 of Instruction, commencing June 1st, at Masonic Hall, in Jefferson Cit)". I notified all the Masters and Wardens in this district of time and place, but, I am sorr.r to say, but few C拢b were repre'" sented, as follows: Sedalia 0, Versailles 0, California 0, Mt. Pleasant 0, and Hickory Hill D. The 0 of Instruction was opened Monday, June I, and closed Friday following. The brethren attending were well satisfied with the result, and were of the opinion that uniformity in work and lectures could be obtained by due diligence and effort on the part of the Masters and \V"ardens. June I6th.-Received invitation from Pleasant Mount 0 to visit them and instruct them in work and lectures. The officers of Hickory Hill D were also present. Opened 0 for instruction Tuesday evening, June 16, working with them day and night until Thursday night. I was gratified with the earnest, persistent efforts of the officers and members to perfect themselves in the work, and I can assure you their labors were not in vain. June 24th.- Owing to engagements elsewhere, I was unable to dedicate the new hall of Versailles 0, and commissioned Bro. Sanders to perform that duty. He reported to me that he dedicated the hall 24th June. Bro. Jno F. Phillips, Grand Orator, delivered an oration. Had a very pleasant time. June 26th.-Visited Holden D, U. D. Exemplified work in third degree. You referred me to a statement signed by the Wardens and a majorit)路 of the members of Holden 0, charging the Master of said 0 with excessive use of ardent spirit~, and empowering me to investigate the matter, and take such action in the case as might appear to me conducive to the interests of the D. I consulted with a majority of the members of the 0, and found that a few were of the opinion that the Master was not guilty as charged, while a larger number were of the opinion that his intemperate habits were bringing reproach upon the institution, and destroyin6 the harmony of the 0, I did not mention to the Master the object of my visit, hadng detennined to gather all the information possible before bringing the subject before the D. They told me that since the statement had been forwarded to you, there was a change for the better in his habits. After a free interchange of opinion between the brethren who signed the statement, it was thought best for the harmony of the 0 to let the matter drop,

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and not mention the object of my visit either to the Master or o. I will here state that the members signing the statement spoke in terms of the highest respect and good feeling for the Master, only regretting his intemperate habits. I left Holden, feeling assured that peace, harmony and good feeling would pre"ail, and that it would not become necessary to Ift-ing the subject before you again, and I made a verbal report to JOu to that eft"ect. July 8th.-Visited Tipton 0, and ell:emplilled work in second and third degrees. Records tolerably well kept; finances in good condition. Peace and hannony prevail among the brethren of this 0, the only contention being, "who can best work and best agree." July 9th.-Visited Versailles 0, and exemplified work in first and third ) degrees. Records well kept j finances in good condition. They own their :::J room, and are free from debt. July J3th.-Received dispensation for a 0 at Jamestown, Moniteau county. Authorized Bro. R. ~ Roache to set them to work. He reported that he set them to work July 18th; that" he found the 0 room not only entirely safe, but uncommonly handsome and convenient, and the officers quite proficient in the work." July 22d.-Visited Pleasant Grove 0, No. J42, Otterville. Having received an invitation from the 0, I met with the brethren of Otterville, and remained with them three nights and ,Ava days. The brethren were very anxious to learn the work and lectures. The work of Pleasant Grove o will compare favorably with that of any CJ in the district. Their 0 room is small and poorly ventilated, but very neatly furnished. Bro. Sanders has been Master of the 0 for fourteen years, and under his watch-care the 0, financially, is in a flourishing condition. More hospitable, genial, whole-souled brethren can not be found than the members of Pleasant Grove o. ]eft"erson 0, No. 'u, is in a flourishing condition, financially and morally. We endeavor to guard well our outer doors j strictly requiring all who desire to gain admission to be in possession of the necessary qualifications-moral and Masonic. The Câ&#x201A;Ź:J throughout the district, I understand, are generally doing well j and lowe an apology to you, Most Worshipful, as well as to the Câ&#x201A;Ź:J I have not visited, for failing to visit them j but I have given all the time that I could to the work. It is the privilege of District Deputies to suggest such measures as to them may appear conducive to the general good; and, in this connection, I de. ire to oft"er a few brief suggestions in regard to securing uniformity

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of work in this Grand Jurisdiction; and I give it as an opinion that the District Deputy system is the most feasible plan to secure this desired result. That this plan has failed heretofore, can not be denied; but the failure ought not to be attributed to the Deputy system, but to a lack of proper efforts on the part of the Deputies and C2:J of the several districts; the fault is not IN the law under which we are now working, but the failure of the C2:J and Deputies to comply WITH the law. That the present system is a success, has been demonstrated by trial in this district, and the successful operation of the law has been commensurate with the efforts put forth by the brethren engaged in it. Require the Deputies to be thoroughly qualified to teach the work and lectures authorized by the Grand 0 of Missouri, before they are commissioned j then let the Deputies call C2:J of instruction, to continue two weeks, at least twice during the year; and if the officers of subordinate C2:J will attend, and diligently apply their time, I am satisfied that uniformity will benearerattainedthan has been heretofore. In conclusion. M. W. Grand Master, I return you my thanks for the honor conferred upon me in appointing me your District Deputy, and also to Bros. Sanders, Hunt and Roache, who have always been willing to assist me in the performance of my official duties. Fraternally, yours, JAMES E. CARTER, D. D. Grand Master Tweift" Masonic Di$/rict-ad ,路"terr'",.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. CAMBRIDGE,

Mo., Septe,nber

10,

1868.

W,n. E. Dunsco11lb, M. W. Gratia Master: The law creating the District Deputy Grand Masters requires that they shall submit, for your inspection, an account of their official acts during the year. Herewith I present you report of my Masonic doings under the commission you were pleased to grant me at the last session of the Grand 0. October 28.-Dispensation for Corinthian 0, at Warrensburg, was sent me, which I forwarded to Bro. B. E. Morrow, requesting him to officiate for me. I afterwards ascertained that Johnson county was not in my bounds, and did not again interfere with the work of Bro. Owens. October 29.-Set Tri Lumini 0, No. 205, at Marshall, to work under charter; dedicated their hall and installed officers. This will soon earn a first class position among the CEJ of the jurisdiction.

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October 3o.-Sent charter of Lafayette 0, No. 32, to Bro. Robt. Hale, requesting him to set them to work and install their officers, which was done in due time. This is an old 0 with a new charter, and under her present management will rate among the banner C€:J of the State. November 9.-Set Barbee 0, No. 217, at Brownsville, to work under charter; dedicated hall and installed officers; lectured the 0 on first and third degrees. November I5.-Sent charter for Lone Jack 0, No. 232, to Bro. C. L. :Mayo, who set them to work and installed officers. November 27.-Sent charter for Golden Square 0, No. IQf, at Westport, to R. W. Bro. G. W. Tindall, who set them to work and installed officers. November 29.-Sent charter for Live Oak 0, No. 128, at Pleasant Hill, to Bro. J. D. Hines; requested him to set them to work and install their officers. December 27.-Installed officers of Miami 0, No. 85, and same evening installed officers of Tri Lumini 0, No. 205, at Marshall, Mo. January 25.-Set I feel proud. The before application do good work, and

Tranquillity 0, U. D., to work. This is a o of which members built and paid for a comfortable 0 room was made for a dispensation. They are out of debt, records well kept.

January 27·-Sentdispensations for Grand River and Index C€:J to Bro. C. L. Mayo, who set them to work. I am under obligation to Bro. Mayo for several favors of the kind. July 28.-Visited 'Vellington, having In my possession a charter for Dawson 0, No. 37, which was restored at the last session of the Grand D. I found the brethren very indifferent, manifesting very little desire for their 0 to be re-organized. I also found that there was not that harmony and fellowship existing among some of the brethren that should characterize members of a D. Nearly if not quite all the members had procured dimits from the Grand Secretary, and most of them had joined other C€:J. 1..: nder these and other circumstances not necessary here to mention, I deemed it for the best interest of the Craft to retain their charter. I have returned it to the Grand Secretar,Y, and recommend that it be annulled. If the brethren there desire a 0, I suggest that they begin de IIOVO, by applying for a dispemation in regular form. During the year I have visited and lectured seventeen Cib, and regret that I could not vi,;it e"ery 0 in my district. I am satisfied that some of tt.e Cib that need instruction most I was unable to visit. I did not

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hold a D of instruction, in obedience to the resolution of the Grand 0 recommending it, for the reason that it wall entirely impracticable. If you will examine the geographical position of this district, you will see the impossibility of anyone man doing justice to the Cib without de"oling more time to the business than most of us have at our disposaL In the district there are thirty-one CÂŁ:l. To visit them all would require 500 miles travel and at least 90 days time. I suggest that the district be cut down at least half. If nothing better can be done, I suggest that in order to give it a respectable shape, that Benton county be added to No. J2; and if 13 must have seven counties, substitute Johnson. I am, however, satisfied that the district is too large, and that the Cralt would be benefiled if more districts were made and more workers in the field. I am happy to state that the spirit of improvement that is so prevalent in our State has infected the Cib, and several new and beautiful halls are in process of erection, and will be dedicated to Masonic uses. Arrow Rock D, No. 55, has nearly completed an excellent hall, an ornament to their town and a credit to the good sense and liberality of the brethren. Tri-Lumini, No. 205, and Miami, No. 85, are also erecting large and commodious halls. Waverly D has completed, and is now occupying, a new and very tasteful hall. All these are in my own county, except the last named. In my district, I believe I can safdy say that Masonry was never more prosperous than now. Wherever I have been I have (with one exception) been received with that cordiality and fellowship which ever characterize the true Craftsman. I found an earnest and z?alous membership, more than anxious to learn the correct work of our jurisdiction, and determined to have a perfect uniformity. Peace and harmony prevail, and every moral and social virtue cements. I have given you a brief but imperfect history of my operations since the Grand 0 last met. \Vishing you success and happiness through life, I am, respectfully and fraternally, yours,

JOHN W. PETTY, D. D. Grand Master TkirteentA Masonic District.

FOI:RTEENTH DISTRICT. GREENFIELD,

,lI. lV. JVm. E. Dlmscomo, Grand Muter

Mo., SejtrmfJcr, 1868.

of 11ÂŁ".<0115:

I submit herewith l11y report as District Deput,r Grand Master for the Fourteenth Masonic District.

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During the year I have officially visited the following Cfb: Washington, No. 87; Mount Vernon, No. 9'}; Modern, No. 144; Pleasant, No. 160; Newton, No. 175 j Bolivar, No. 195 j Carthage, No. 197; Granby, No. 216; Neosho, No. 247; Stockton, U. D.; Lamar, U. D.; Central Creek, U. D. j Rock Prairie. U. D., and Avilla, U. D. For want of time and opportunity, I have not visited the following C£J : Yancy, No. LtS; Virgil, U. D.; Osceola, U. D., and Hogle's Creek, U. D., but have had reliable reports from most of them. I spent from three to fh'e days WWl most of the C£J visited, and exemplified the work and lectures of symbolic Masonry, and examined their records and by-laws. I found the brethren everywhere, with scarcely an exception, anxiOllS to receive instruction in Masonry. They almost everywhere insisted earnestly on my remaining longer than the time fixed upon, and, except at one or two p:aces, forsaking their business, remained with me day and night, earnestly strh'ing to qualify themselves to conduct the work of the D correctly. I mention these circumstances, in order to urge upon the Grand 0 the necessity of providing some systematic means of furnishing instruction to the C£J. They need it; they requ;re it; they ought to have it. The defects of the present system have been so often pointed ollt, and are so generally well understood, that it would be useless to repeat them. Owing to the fact that many Cfb have been started or reorganized during the year, a great deal of labor-far more than is usual-has been thrown upon me. The new C€::J needed instruction; in fact, could not be organized without it. I have de\'oted during t1'e year, taken all together, more than sixty days entirely to the work of visiting the Cfb, and giving instruction to officers an'd brethren. Although doubting the practical utility of the suggestion made by the last Grand D with reference to C£J of instruction, I should have endeavored to give the plan a trial if circumstances had not prevented it. The C£J in this district have, as a rule, labored under peculiar disadvantages. All, wi~h the exception of Washington D, No. 87, are either new C£J, or old ones revived, with an almost entire new membership. The members are from almost every Grand 0 jurisdiction in the United States. The first attempts of some of the C€::J have resembled more the jargon of the tower of Babel, than the harmonious workings of the craftsmen at the temple. The zeal and energy of the brethren, however, have done much to remedy this state of things, and in the course of time, no doubt, our C€J will compare favorably with those of other portions ofthe State, and even now a number of them will do so.

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I have several recommendations to make with regard to vario\ls Cib in this district, but prefer doing so verbally to you and to the Committee on Cib, U. D., as it would take up too much space here to give my reasons for them. One general suggestion I wish to make with regard to by-laws of Cib, and that is, that the Grand D ought to so amend and add to its own laws, that but little will be left for Cib to legislate about. I take great pleasure in reporting that entire peace and harmony prevail in the Masonic fraternity throughout the jurisdiction. Intemperance among Masons is decidedly on the decrease, and the Cib are awake on the subject, so that I hope my successor may be able to report its almost entire banishment. I am sorry I can not say as much of another vice, profane swearing, which, though it seems to be on the decrease, is not, as it should be, entirely banished from the lips of Masons. I have endeavored, in the most forcible manner of. which I was capable, to bring this matter before the Cib, reminding them that it is their solemn duty to enforce the by-laws of the Grand D on this subject. I can not close this report without referring, with feelings of deep and lasting gratitude, to the support and encouragement I have received from my preder.essor, R. W. Bro. Arch. M. Long. A pupil, with me, of our lamented Bro. A. O'Sullivan, he has, with singular fidelity, retained his instructions, and with a jealous care watched over the interests of Masonry during the years he was District Deputy, and during the past year he has, by his unfailing kindness to me and his unselfish devotion to Masonry, enabled me to accomplish far more than I could otherwise have done. At a sacrifice of time and means and personal ease, he accompanied me during an extensive tour, in mid-winter, to assist me in the work of giving instruction to the Cib, for which I, and for which the Cib, owe him a debt of lasting gratitude. ALLAN McDOWELL.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. SPRINGFIELD,

Mo., Sejtemoer

I, 1868.

M. W. Wm. E. DII"scomo, Grand Master: DEAR. SIR AND BRoTHItR-In obedience to your instructions, I did, on the loth day of November, 1867, consecrate and dedicate the hall of O'Sullivan D, install their officers, and lecture them on the work of the third degree. I have also set to work Ozark D, U. D. j and through the

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kindness of Bro. J. D. Johnson, W. M. of Webster 0, set to 'Work - - CI, U.D. During the month of January, 1868, I requested the officers of all the in this district to meet me at the hall of United 0, No. S, and was well pleased with the promptness with which the brethren responded. Every o was represented, and we spent a week together, I hope and believe, very satisfactorily to all. ~

I have also set to work Solomon 0, U. D., at tbis place. They have very efficient and competent officers, and the 0 is much needed here. The Masters of Ozark and - - CÂŁJ, U. D., are both men of sterling worth and integrity, and I feel sure that under their guidance the interests of our beloved Order will continue to prosper, and hope the Grand 0, in their wisdom, may see proper to grant charters to each of the ~ under dispensation in this district. Owing to a severe accident, I am unable to write you a longer report; but I can not close without again bringing to your notice the failure of the Deputy District Grand Master system of this Grand 0. It is too onerous in its workings upon a few brethren; and after returning to you my sincere thanks for your expressions of kindness (and through you to the Grand 0,) for the last six years, I decline another appointment under this system, and hope you will not again ask me to accept it. The Order is prosperous and harmonious in this district, and under the present efficient Worshipful Master, I feel sure will so continue. \Vith many wishes for your future welfare and prosperity, I am, yours fraternally, M. J. HUBBLE, D. D. Grand Mastel' Fifteentll District.

SIXTEE~'I'H

OFFICE OF

SANTA FE, NEW

DISTRICT.

D. D. GRAND MASTER, Octooer S, A. D. 1868, A. L. 5868.

MEXICO,

To the lII. W. Williall1 E. DIIHscomo, Grand Master ofA. F. and A. M. 0/ tke State of lIfissouri: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-I submit herewith my report as your D. D. Grand Master for the Sixteenth Masonic District for the past year, commencing October 20, 1867. My engagements and business, together with my delicate health, for the pa~t twelve months, have been such that absolute necessity alone

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could induce me to leave home, and in no instance has such necessity existed. So far as I have been able to learn from good and ..eliable Masonic authorit)·; and so far as I know myself, the Craft in my jurisdiction are harmonious and prosperous, and have never been in a more healthy condition than at present· There are now but three C€J in my jurisdiction, and the distance to be traveled in visiting them is some three hundred and seventy (370) miles in length, and dangerous at all times, as well as expensive. I think the time is not far distant when there may be two more C€J established in this district, viz., one at Moreno, in Mora county, and the other at Pinos Altos, in Grant county. These two mining regions are settling up rapidly, and I learn that there are a number of Masons among the residents. The distance from Chapman 0 to Moreno mines is one hundred and seventeen miles, and from Aztec 0 to Pinos Altos is one hundred and twenty-five miles. By authority received from the M. W. Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, on October 24, 1867, I opened Grand 0 in the hall of Montezuma 0, No. 109. in Santa Fe, we having been previously called upon by some of our most prominent citizens to do so, and laid the corner-stone of a monument to be erected in the Plaza of Santa Fe, to the memory of the soldiers who fell in the battles of Valverde, Apache Canon and Glorieta, during the late rebellion, and was ably assisted by the officers and members of that o. On the 6th of November, 1867, I received the charter of Aztec 0, No. 108, at Las Cruces, Dona Ana county. Being unable to attend in person, I availed myself of the kind services of Bro. Merrill Ashurst, Past Master, and appointed him my proxy. On November 15th, 1867, he organized the same under the charter; consecrated and dedicated the hall, and installed the officers, giving them proper instructions to perform their labors, and made due return to me of his actions in the premises, to my entire satisfaction. He was assisted by Bros. John Pratt and S. B. Elkins. On December 3d, 1867, I received the deed of the real estate belonging to Bent Lodge, No. 204 (which surrendered its charter in 1865), and forwarded the same to the Grand Secretary. The jewels, furniture, &c., remain in the same condition as stated in my report of September 3d, 1867· Of Montezuma 0, No. 109, of which I am a member, I can say that she guards well the outer door, and that her charity is second·to none. Morals are greatly over the average, and having a fair number of mem-

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bers. Finances easy. With the brethren peace, hannony and good fellowship prevail in this 0 in an eminent degree. Bro. David J. Miller is still the Secretary, and is as able and zealous an officer as ever, and his efficiency cannot be forgotten by this 0. It affords me much pleasure to know that Montezuma 0 will be represented at this session of the Grand 0 by our able and worthy Bro. Kirby Benedict, Past Master of this 0, who has been appointed proxy so to do by the principal officers of the 0. He is, in my opinion, a head and shoulders above any brother in my jurisdiction in Masonic knowledge, and will make an able representative of our Masonic condition. I also know that he would make a most efficient and zealous District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixteenth Masonic District.

On December 28th, I received a communication from Bro. J. D. Ousterhout, W. M. elect of Chapman 0, No. 95, at Los Vegas, Mora county, inviting me to visit and install the officers elect, or commission some brother to perfonn that duty. Bro. Ousterhout, not having the degree of actual Past Master, and not being able to convene a 0 of Past Masters at Los Vegas, I requested the brother to visit Santa Fe, at his earliest convenience, and the degree would be conferred upon him at once, and he did so. Not being able to visit Chapman CJ and install the officers, Irel{uested Bro. M. Bloomfield, Past Master, to perfonn that duty, which he did, and infonned me of the same, having so done January 18, 1868. This 0 has built a suitable and commodious hall-which is about completed-by SUbscription, which is a satisfactory proof of the deep interest the members take in the cause of Masonry. The dimensions of the hall and adjoining rooms are as follows, viz.: 0 room, 20 by 41 feet; Tyler's room, 8 by 8 feet; preparation room, 8 by II feet; reception room, II by 20 feet; the main walls are thirty inches in thickness. The building is now of one story, but erected with a view of adding one more. The height to ceiling is sixteen feet; is covered with a shingled roof-all the rooms being well ventilated from above. It stands unconnected with other buildings. From infonnation received, the CJ has purchased, at the East, new furniture and carpets, and has funds in the treasury to pay for all. I am happy to say that this CJ is in a healthy condition, and has been doing a fair amount of work. Hannony and good feeling prevail among its members; morals good, and there are some zealous Masons members of this 0, who are laboring with a hearty good will for the welfare of our beloved Order. Aztec 0, No. loS, by trustworthy reports I have had from it, at different times-being in personal communication with some of its officers and members-I can safely say that this 0 is getting along very well with its

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work, though it has not done a great deal. I also learn that the members are harmonious. Morals good. Finances in a healthy condition for a young d. I rejp'et that I have not been able to visit Aztec 0 in person, and instruct its officers and members in the work and lectures. They doubtless need some instructions. It is the opinion of the most intelligent and zealous Masons in my jurisdiction, and also of myself, that we should have a Grand CJ of our own. We are isolated, and our l:拢J can not be represented in the Grand 0 at its annual sessions, from the fact that the distance is too great, dangerous and expensive. It is my humble opinion that we have in our midst cool and sound wisdom sufficient to control and govern our own Masonic affairs. We are a separate and distinct Territory, which is regularly organized, and acknowledged by competent authority. We have three chartered Gb in active existence within the territorial limits, and we think it but a charity of justice on the part of the Grand 0 to favor and grant our request in this matter when called upon.

Co"c!tm路o".-The above comprises about all of the official acts that I have performed during the past Masonic year, with the exception of answering a great many questions of Masonic law and usage, which I have endeavored, in all cases, to do to the best of my ability. I have now given you a history of my operations. Thankful to you, M. W. Grand Master, for the manifestations of your confidence and esteem in my appointment, and humbly hoping that an abler successor may be appointed, and that the Craft in the Sixteenth Masonic District may continue to prosper as they have done during my administration. With my best wishes for your prosperity and happiness, and for the Fraternity at large, I remain, truly and fraternally, yours,

R. FRANK GREEN, D. D. Gra"d Mastel'.

ANNUAL RETURNS OF

SUBORDINATE LODGES OF THE

jAOST Y'{0I\..SHIFFUL PI\..A.ND }-ODGE OF jAISSOURI,

868 . •• • II.

MISSOURI LODGE, No.1.

St. Loui•• DATE OF CII.,Utn:~EPTBXBm4, 1821.

srATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Wil\ A Prall, Master. John D Melvin, Senior Warden. James H Tolman, 'Yun;or JVardell. John D Daggett, Treasurer.

George W Ferris, Secretary. James X Allen, Senior Deacon. Sol B Bellew, 'Yrm;or Deacon. Rossington Elms, Tyler.

RAISED.

Smith, Sylvester T Canman, Leo

Lamothe, Joseph Newcomb, Geo A

Roberts, Geo \V Oaks, T F.

ADMISSIONS.

Daily, Charles

Starin, E C Garvin, Charles.

Bates, Conrad

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APPENDIX. DIMISSIONS.

Sturm, Victor H Parker, Richard L

Nash, Geo Southard, S S.

Pratveil, Louis

EXPULSIONS.

Mulhern, Justin

Robinson, D L M. SUSPENSIONS.

Stewart, William Beck, Nimrod Stickel, John

Eager, Charles Height, William Smith, J D Bocher, Ferdinand.

Templeton, A J Eller, Max Cone, Samuel

DEATHS.

Reeder, John W. REINST ATEMENTS.

Burgoyne, D N (by Grand CJ).

ftERIDIA.N LODGE, No. I.

DATI: OP Clu1tTI:B-MAy 6, 1852. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS IN EVERY MONTH.

F W Plass, Master. Charles Buechel, Se"ior Warde". F Hafkemeyer, 'JII,,"or Warde". Christ Niemann, Treasllrer.

Adolph Me.>er, Secretary. Chs. Looeding, Sent'or Deacoll. Ferdinand Cassel, 'JUntOI' Deacoll. C H Gellenbeck, Tyler.

RAISED.

Helmerichs, J G

Neuber, Moritz Schroth, P A.

Adam, Valentine

ADMISSIONS.

Hess, Hy Green, Adolphus

Albrecht, Martin Herold, Ferdinand

Zeus, Carl Hirtz, Theodor.

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DIMISSIONS.

Wotke, F M Sears, S G Fichtenkam, Geo M Bayha, Chs Wissmann, W H Kehrmann, St

Krieckhaus, Aug Seemann, Emil Ensel, G Deu~row, Louis Roever, William Van Graafeiland, S.

Mandelbaum, S Singer, L J Heintz, IN Rattinger, R Zisemann, John F

DEATHS.

Schneider, F A H

Hoehn, Hy

DEACON LODGE, IlIo.

8&. Lou.lll.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH THUJlSDAYS IN EVEJlY MONTH

OFFICERS.

Abraham Weigle, Master. C A Diggs, Sell;or Wardell. F H WeHmeyer, 7.,,101' Warde". Philip Stremmel, Treasurer.

Milton H Wash, Secretary. John Hinton, Sell;or Deacoll. Archibald Carr, 7.II;or Deaco•• C H Steinman, Tyler.

RAISED.

Williams, Erskine Dorr, William Earle, M H Shore, John

Everet. James Murray, Henry Bailey, S Davidsohn, Arnold~

Goodell,O D Black, Hugh T Marshall, C F

ADMISSIONS.

Buck, C S

Wamer,]C

Gibson, William H Elliott, J M Whitehead, J C McBrine, John

Metzger, HE Butts, H B Jenks, H S French, William

Richards, A M

DIMISSIONS.

Woodward, W H Breden, Ottis Dowdall,] S Warner,] C

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SUSPENSIO'NS.

Hubbler, Fred S Lard, James M

Mortimer, James HerdWm S.

Robinson, Wm M

DEATHS.

King,

Rob~rt S

Bagot, Joseph.

HOWARD LODGE, No. 4.

DATE 01' CILUTEll-)(AY 6, 1M2.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BVENING 0,. OR PRBCEDING FULL MOON IN EACH MOXTH.

OFFICERS.

Samuel T Hughes, Master. L A Brown, Se,,/or Warde". Wm C Chancellor, ':1uII/or Warde". John McDonald, Treasurer. Henry McKinley, Secretary.

John S El1iott, Sellior Deaco1J. Wm H Lee, ':1",,/or Dear 0". John W Lee, Se",'or Steward. Jas S Snoddy, ':1",,'-or Steward. Charles Ramey, Tyler.

RAISED.

Smith, Wm W

Phipps, Jas S ADMISSIONS.

Robinson, J Wilt. DlMISSIONS.

Kirkbride, W P

Paxton, Jno C

Turman, Benjamin.

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IiNITED LODGE. No.6.

l!lprmtrfleld, Greene CODntT. DATE 0:1' CIIABTER-M..t.y

SO. 1861.

STATED MEETINGS, THURSDAY EVENINGS PRECEDING THE FULL I>IOON,

IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Z. M. Rountree, Master. C. F. Levitt, Senior Warden. J. S. Steele, 'Junior Warden. William McAdams, Treasurer. L. M. Rountree, Secretaq.

T. C. Piper, 'Junior Deacon. James S. Lewis, Senior Steward. Chas. W. Scholten, 'Jum'or Steward. S. H. Jopes, Tyler.

RAISED.

Gardner, Wm Friend, Hiram

Hudson, TD Richards, I H

Adams, Wm T Farrier, J W.

ADMISSIONS.

O'Neal,J B H Snow, Wm S

Raymond, A C Thomas,J H

Parsons, Geo I Hess, L M.

DIMISSIONS.

Johnson, Anderson Waddill, John B Dunn, WF Jones, F S Slaughter, P M Young, John H.

Robberson, J L Rountree, J M Teft, J E Carson, J L Steele, J P

EXPELLED.

Newbill, T G.

FUlbright, John Y Finney, E A Hudson, T D Klotz, Phillip Scholten, F W

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A.RK LODGE, No.8. Newark. Knox Connt,.. DATE 01' CHARTER-MAY, 1S.~2.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING BEFORE THE FULL MOON"IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joseph M. McKim, Master. L C Bradshaw, Sen/or Warden. A A Towson, :Junior Warden. John Nickell, Treasurer. Tames M Balthrope, Secretary.

S H Finley, Senior Deacon. E M Eubank, :Ju,,;or Deacon. J W Kendall, Senior Steward. Henry Hickman, :Jun;or Steward. L C Sturgis, Tyler.

RAISED.

Brown, Robert

Wylie, A M

Balthrope, J M.

ADMISSIONS.

Finley, S H

Savage, S S

Pierce G L.

O'SULLIV A.N LODGE, No.7. Walnut Grove. Green Connty. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBEB 19, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, TUESDAY BEFORE FULL MOON EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

T W Coltrane, Master. S G Appleby, Selll"or Warden. W C Wadlow, :JIIII;or Warden. J G Perryman, Treasurer. L P Downing, Secretary.

S A Edmonson, Sen/or Deacon.

S M Chittim, :Jum"or Dcaco~. \Viley McMaster, Senior Steward. J D Vanbibber, :JulII'or Steward.

A P Edmonson, Tyler.

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APPENDIX. RAISED.

Claypool. G W Johnson, M.

Blakey, G W Harman, A

Walker, Ralph

ADMISSIONS.

Benjamin, Julian.

WILLIAMSBURG LODGE, No.8.

Wllllam8burlr, Callaway Co_ty.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joseph Scholl, Ma.<ter. Wm M Scholl, Se"ior Warde". William Yates, ':1"""01" Warde". R M Berry, Treasurer. Joseph G Crane, Secretary.

T R Hobson, Se",'or Dtacou. J W Owen, ':1Mmor Deaco". Samuel McCue, Se",'or Steward. Marion Crews, ':1u,,;or Steward. J J Bartley, Tyler. RAISED.

Rodgers, T R Van Fossen, Wilson.

Creech, D C

ADMISSIONS.

Rex, John. DIMISSIONS.

Creech, D C. DEATHS.

Overley, P W.

Riley, William C

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1868.J

GEORGE W A.8HINGTON LODGE, No.9.

D~n: OF

CHARTKB-MAT 28, 1849.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS IN EACH MONTH. OFFICERS.

John Buchanan, Master. Thos H Russell, Senior Warden. R F Garretson, '7unior Warden. John Glenny, Treasurer.

H L Wilson, Secreta",. Thos C Ready, Senior DeacoN. W F Deitrich, '7unio;' Deacon. James Merry, Tyler.

RAISED.

Sterliny, C C Thomson,J L Post, James

Begeman, Ernest Trauernicht, Wm Thomaskowitz, A J

Sterritt, L W Ehninger, W W Willis, Geo B.

ADMISSIONS.

Adams, Wm Blakeman, T Z Edwards, E Moore, ME Tracy, J L

Adams, Robert Candy, Chas Farr, Edward Stewart, Geo M Whitman, John.

Brown,Jas H Cluskey, Henry Leam, Wm Steele, A J

DIMISSIONS.

F:arrar, Jackson Pococke, II W Butler, W D.

Hall, LA Jordan, C M

Fritchler, C C Wilcox, John S

SUSPENSIONS.

Howard,Jas Garbett, C C Day, Geo L Swymmer, W S

Kimball, J B Strong, Clark Brookes, G W Fredericks, C H

Berry, WT Mann, CW Ge:Iespi, J L Eads, Henry.

DEATHS.

Brady, Morris Genie, Demaso

Bland, R E Wyman, George.

Forrester, Thos

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APPENDIX. AGENCY LODGE, No.

to.

AweDCT, BuchaDaD CoualT. DATE OF

CDARTEB-JUNlC

2, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH: MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James W Ritchie. Master. Hiram K Willson, Se"ior Warden. James R Woodruff, 'Jiln. Warden. James J Gillmore, Treasurer. Lem Peeter, Secretary.

George W Yates, SeNIor Deacon. Sam J Rice, 7unlor Deacon. H W Tyler, Sent'or Steward. Isaac Auxier, 'Jun"or Steward. James M Barnes, Tyler.

RAISED.

Auxer, I Greenord, H F Yates, H R.

Powell,J M Ridle, H Riggs, R C

Reynolds, J M Cornell, J D

ADlIfiSSIOXS.

Smith, Henry Lynch, Campbell

Meadows, D A Auxir, G W.

Dowell, L D

DlMISSIONS.

Ray, E W

Farris, J W. DEATHS.

McClintock, Hugh A.

PAtJLDING1'ILLE LODGE, No. 11. WrlWhl CUy, WarreD CoUDlT. DATE 0,.

CDARTEK-!\LlV

8, 1852.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

Of'FleERS.

Jas F Edwards, Alaster. William McCo)', Setlt'or Warden. e CAllen, 'Junt'or Warden. ~ 0 Pringle, Treasurer. Wm A Kabler, Secretary.

'Vm T Carter, Sem'or Deaco". Wm S Dyer, ']11II"or Deacon. C R Ellis, Se"t'or Steward. R J Kennedy, ']unt'or Steward. Jas L Boswell, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

143

RAISED.

Barker, Wm].

Hart, A

Pendleton, H T

ADMISSIONS.

Leonard, H,

Leonard, James

DIMISSIONS.

Morris, R B Herrold, WW

Luckett, B D Pitcher, G D.

Bainbridge, Jas

TJlRO LODGE, No. 12.

Caledonia, 'Vashlngton Couuty. DATE OF CIlARTlm-Al'RIL 7, 1S'l5.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND SATURDAY AFTER NEW MOON.

OFFICERS.

R B Logan, Master. John H Neely, Senior Warden. Thomas D Byrd, 'junior Warden. W G Eversole, Treasurer. Frank P Marrow, Secretary.

M Carr, Senior Deacon. Daniel Woolford, 'jl/nior Deacoll. F Sloane, Senior Steward. Stewart McSpaden, 'jlmior Stc.uard. C B McEntire, Tyler.

RAISED.

Logan, J F C

Charlton, C W

Bennett, J F.

ADMISSIONS.

Neelv, F C

Newland, B S. DDlUSSIO)/S.

Charlton, C W.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

144

RISING SITN

LODG"~, No.

13.

Barry, PlaUe Counly. DATE OF CHARTEB-1\lA.Y 22, lll:i2. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF, OR BEFORE, THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

M T Samuel, Secretary. J R Atkins, Se"ior Deaco". J B Lewis, Ju"ior Deacon. Al Tillery, Tyler.

B L May, Ma.•tcr. S W Malott, Senior Warden. M] Faubion, Junior Warden. Dan Carpenter, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Harrell,] R

Harrington, Jacob

Price,] T.

ADMISSIONS,

May, George R.

Rice,] C DIMISSIONS.

Capron, Cyrus Gordon, S ,V

Chandler, James Gartin,] W Burnett, Geo W.

Putnam, R E Spatcill, Nathan

DEATHS.

DeBerry, ] L.

AVRVRN LODGE, No. I ••

Auburn, Lincoln Counly. HATE OF CHABTEB-MAY 8, lll:i2. STATED MEETINGS, ON AND AFTER THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Thomas G Elli., Master. Martin Newland, Senior Warden. John P Ellis, Junior Warden. Jeft'er.on ~ullinger, 7'rel13Urer.

Wm S Cochran, Secretary. J as I Formon, Senior De"lm. Wm H Allen, Junior DIl"O". Philip Crume. Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.)

145

RAISED.

Block, FE

O'Brien, John M. DIMITTED.

Dryden, Joshua

Logan, Wm R

Sitton, Jarret M.

WESTERN STA.R LODGE, No. 16.

Vietoria, DaTIe•• Count,.. DATE 01' (''HAETER-JUNIt 1, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, ON SATURDAY NIGHT PRECEDING FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Absalom H Riggs, Master. Willis Read, Senior Warden. Jacob Taylor, Junior Warden. E F Kenney, Trea8urer. S C Rowland. Secrctary.

W F Moore, Scnior Deacon. N J Black, Junior Dcacon. S B Searcy, Senior Stcward. B W Stout, Junior Steward. James W :Moore, Tyler. RAISED.

Brown, Ira Moore, J W Stout, B W

Black, N J Shelman, Adam Moore,J M.

Ely,AF Patton, AT

ADMITTED.

Edwards, W R Taylor, Jacob

Rood,E A Johnson, L L.

Stephens, E

DlMITTED.

Brown, Ira Peterman, A W 10

Ely,AF Rood, E A

Mannering, A Gordon,B W.

APPEXDIX.

[Oct

l'IE!'IIPHIS LODGE, No. 18. !'IIe_phl_, Scotland Co. A. L .•

DATK OF CHARTBR-MAT,

68.~Z.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Daniel B Fowler, Maater. Charles A Simpson, Senior Warden. James H Clemons, Junior Warden. J ohn Sl\nde~, Treasurer.

Henry M Durkee, Seeretary. R Petel'l', Senior Deacon. A H Cunningham, Junior Deacon. Charles Blake, Tyler.

~amuel

RAISED.

Crook, John D

Harbridge, William. ADMITTED.

Peters, Samuel R Combs, Charles R

Blake, Charles Hoke, Joseph W

Smith, Thomas Bryant, Robert A.

DIMITTED.

McConnack, Robert F Padget, William

Wilson, Domton.

REINST A THO.

Smith, William D Hayden, Ambrose M Knott, James P \Vilson, Dornton.

Sanders, John B Haskins, Joel G Knott; Edward W

McCormack, Robert F Hayden, William T Nesbit, Robert

CLARKSVILLE LODGE, No. 17. Clark_ville, Pike County. DATE OF CnARTER-OCTOllER 8, 1830.

STATED MEETI!(GS, ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

M H McFarland, Mastel', Wm F Oglesby, Senior Warden. Wm P Boone, Jlmior Warden. Benj P ClitforJ, 7'reasu"el·.

]I Rcynold~, 8ecl'etary.

J Winn Davis, Senior Deacoll.

J W Collins, Junior Deacon. J C JamIson, Senior Steward. R F Wllters, Junior Steward. Aug Collins, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

147

RAISED.

Calvert, Fe

Lyons, W M: Johnston, Thornton.

Waters, R F

ADMITTED.

Morris, R B

Vaughan, G S E

Irvin, John H Pollock, Joseph. DIMITTED.

Thorp, H S

Morris, C W

Vaughan, G S E.

DIED.

Bowles Wm.

Hough, Wm S

PALMYRA LODGE, No. 18. Palmyra, Marlon Co. STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS IN EACH MONTH, AND JUNE 24TH AND DECEMBER 27TH.

OFFICERS.

Granville Keller, Master. Thomas H Millan, Senior WariUn. Wm. C Anderson, Junior Warden. Samuel Shepherd, Treasurer. John A E~tin, Secreta1路y.

Rufus E Anderson, Senior Deacon. Robert L Yager, Junia?' Deacon. William A Willis, Senior Steward. EU/1:ene Seymour, Junior Steward. Robert Canaan, Tykr.

RAISED.

Barclay, Samuel Clarke, James D Pepper, Enoch Whaley, Edward

Bowen, L P Earheart, Wm H Sprague, W. J Mills, John R.

Beatty, JJ Giles, Richard P Tittle, Lemuel F

ADMITTED.

Cohn, Morris, Giles, G T

Eastin, John A Jordan, D Rhodes, Henry.

Fisher, Laban F Tipton, Jacob

[Oct.

APPENDIX. DIMITTED.

Giles. Richard P Matthews, Geo W

Kennedy,] W Williams, W W

Hartman,] C Porter, D H Yager, R L. EXPELLED.

Nye, FA.

PA.RIS UNION LODGE, No. 19. Parl8, MolU'_ county. DATE OF CJu.RTEB-MARCH 1,

1835.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Wm F Buckner, Master. E T Wetmore, Semor Warden. E Ashcraft, Junior Warden. D H Moss, Treasurer.

Samuel H Brown, Secretary. James Wilson, Senior Deacon. G B Caldwell, Junior Deacon. H Finks, Tyler. RAISED.

Moss,]M Fink, H

Crow, GW Ownby, WrnH

Vaughn, CE

ADMITTED.

Warren, S W

Burnet, Thos E DIMITTED.

Fox,]as H

Noonan, Wrn]

Warren, S H.

8A.DfT LOUIS LODGE, No. 20. 8aint Loul_, Mo. DATIC OF CJu.RTEB-OCTOBER

24, 1836.

STArED MEETINGS, ON FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS IN EACII MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Edward Nathan, Master. Theodore Nagle, Senior Warden. E J Williamson, Junior Warden. Frederick Steigerwalt, Trea8Urer.

P J Hendgen, Secretary. H. Sackerman. Senior Defl-Con. M S Meyers, Junior Deacon. R Elms, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

.1868.]

149

RAISED.

Block, Jacob Ellwanger, J W Rosenfield, Henry C

Eichler, August T Parker, Thos S Popper, Simon.

Ramakers, Hubert Rendskopf, Isaac

ADMITTED.

Cogswell, Eugene B

Ferrill, Theodore

Dusenbury, Henry Tivy, John N

Florsheim, L S Stirrat, RobertJ.

Pollack, S.

DIMITTED.

Garret, T L

SUSPENDED.

DIED.

Kroneberger, D.

Kohn, Joseph.

GREENCASTLE LODGE, No. 21.

Greenca.ne, SnlUvan CO. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON OF

EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John Scobey, Master. Wm H Morelock, Senior Warden. Allen B Walker, Junior Warden. Joel C Hill, Treasurer. James Walker, Secretary.

David R Picken8, Senior Deacon. David Belmyre, Junior Deacon. J oho M Swallow, Senior Steward. John Blanchard, Junior Steward. David C Morelock, Tyler.

RAISED.

M PArcher, Jones, William B Wood, A P

Brantner, William Jones, James W

Bollinger, Augustus Miller, John M

ADMITTED.

Glarville, Stephen H. DIED.

Pickens, John

Pickens, Emanuel R.

APPENDIX.

[Oct

WELLINGTON LODGE, No. 22. De Kalb, Buchanan County. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 6,1852.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MOlSTH.

OFFICERS.

L Prichart, Master. Ben G Boatright, Senior Warden. Thomas F Norris, Junior Warden. H 111 Griffith, 'l'reasurer. J D Flanorey, Secretary.

L B Peabody, Senior Deacon. W C Garton, Junior Deacon. F W Hagenstien, Senior Steward. Hiram Roberts, Junior Steward. F W Hagenstien, Tyler.

RAISED.

Hortley, R M.

Stone, C ADMITTED.

Rogel"S, Rev C G

Hill, Thomas

Keller, Martin.

DIMITTED.

Veach, M

Rooper,

Judah, Samuel.

FLORIDA. LODGE, No. 23. Florida, Monroe County. DATE OF COABTER-I852.

STATED MEETINGS, THIRD SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

D H Gillaspy, Master. L Hess, Senior Warden. James U Dooley, Junior Warden. Braxton C Pollard, '1hasurer. R J Johnson, Secretary.

111 B Clark, 8enioo' Deacon. J B Herndon, Junior Deacon. G W Carrico, 8e'nior Stewa1路d. E L Grigsby, Junior Steward. C B Crawford, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

WYACONDA. LODGE, No. If..

LaGrange, Lewl. Co_ty. DATE OF CRART&R-l83S. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J M Cooper, Maater. J N Hagood, Senior Wardrn. J H Henderson, Junior Warden. L Hagood, 17'eaaurer. J N Oook, Secretary.

William Wright, Senior Deacon. William H Skinner, Junior Deaeon. A C Waltman. Senior Steward. W S Bohon, Junia" Steward. Jacob Taylor, Tyler. RAISED.

Moore, WP

Taylor, John Lillard. Joseph.

Cook, J N

Lusk, B F

Robinson, J E

Christie, R J Davis, Basil.

Patterson, Lucius

ADMITTED.

Howland,

J T.

DIMITTED.

Starr, Thomas

EXPELLED.

SUSPENDED.

Marks, Conrad

Summers, S G.

DIED.

REINSTATED.

Davis, RE.

Ewing, Jackson.

N.l.PU'FA.LI LODGE. No. 16.

St. Lonl•• DATE OF CIU.RTXa-oCTOB&R (, 1839. srATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS IN EVBRY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

David F. Kaime, Mao.ter. M. Mandie, Sen"or Warden. Peter Behr, 7"n"or Warden. John A. GilfHlan, Treasurer. D.]. Blanke, Secretary.

John Decker, Sen.'or Deacon. Jerome B. English, ']",,,'01" Deaclln. Marcus I. Steinberg, Sen. Steward, A. Snodgrass, ']u1II'or Steward. R. ~Ims, Acting Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

152

RAISED.

Knoll, Emil Porter, Julius W.

Huttberg, Andrew J

Mitchell, Louis F

ADMITTED.

May, Samuel

Hall, P Lee

Kaime, Geo W.

DIMITTED.

Blanke, HyW Howe, FB

Bloomfield, J C Moore, Richard M Shore, John.

Corwell, Richard

Harbinson, John Metzgar, Moses.

Gill, George F Newell, B N

DIED.

Morgan, Rees J

MEXICO LODGE, No. t6.

Mexleo, A.udralD Co. DATB OF CIUBTER-MAy 6, lSliS.

STATED MEETINGS, THIRD TUESDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John M Marmaduke, Master. Wm D H Bunter, Senior Warden. Edward J Gibbs. Junior Warden. James Pasquetb. Treasurer.

John J Steele, Seeretary. Ferman Thorn, Senior Deacon. James P Coil, Junior Deacon. James Wilson, Tyler.

RAISED.

Randall, G H. ADMITTED.

Vangalder, H W Hendrix, J as D McSparren, T F

Zhering, P II Slaughter, R P Rines, Ed.

Humphries, W Cheatham, P

DIMITTED.

Cheatham, P

Pangburn, S.

APPENDIX.

1868.)

153

EVERGREEN LODGE, No. 17.

New- HaveD, Franklm CODDtT. D4TE OF CHA.RTER-MA.Y 26, ItlM.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Syl C Griswold. Master. Jesse Johnson, Senior Warden. Jno R Greenstreet, Junior Warden. John G Bourn, Treasurer. John M Vance, Secretary.

Joseph Thomas, .f:enior Deaco•• Martin Shelton, Jum'or Deacon. A] Hale, Senior Steward. C K Greenstreet, Jum'or StlWard. H Hunter, Tyler.

RAISED.

Harney, Paul

Custer, J N

Shobe, A A.

ADMITTED.

Boley, C C DIMITTED.

McKinney, D Krumseik, A Fitzgerald, Squire Roark,]as T Boston,] M

Arnest,] N Fitzgerald, 'Vash Green, HE Harney, Paul Caldwell,] 111

Chiles, AM Beck, LJ Fitzgerald, G W Brammel, WT Beck, Enoch.

ST. .:JOHN'S LODGE, No. 18.

Hannibal, DanoD Co. DATE OF eRAKnn -MAY, ]8:9.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jobn Grant Foss, !tIas!er. A E Shaw, Senior Wardell. Wm H Hall, Juni.<Jr Warden. Jacob Harris, Treasurer. Wm Orson Flavell, Secretary.

Christoph Brenner, Senior Deacon A L Bishop, Junior Deacon James Clement, Senior Steward. Geo HumpiJrcys, Junior Steward. Wm R Kidd, Tyltr.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

154

RAISED.

Robinson, Erastus Mapes, Oscar Jaynes, Hy P Kelly, Wm R.

Foote, Chas H Brunner, Joseph King, Asa D

Bishop, Albert L McIntyre, Richard Kealey, Wm C

ADMITTED.

Towne, Lewis W Haynes, Wm K Dewey, Russel E.

Robertson, Andrew Shelabarger, B F

Brown, George Carstaphan, J D

DIMITTED.

Murphy, Mathew

Priest, Thomas

Tyndale, Harold. REINS'C ATED.

DIED.

Parker, George.

Cohn, Julius.

WINDSOR LODGE. No. 29.

DATE OF CIIARTER -

JU5E 2. 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF, OR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING, EVERY FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

J A Hughes. Ma8ter. A M McIntire, 8eniM" Warden. S P Weulll, Junior Warden. E W Major, Trea8urer.

E F Taylor, &eretary. James W Goodin, Senior Deacon. John H Bell, Junior Deacon. James E Tindall, Tyler. RAISED.

Lawler, B F. ADMITTED.

Clark, A C McMillian, D I Pomeroy, W B

Johnson, S 1\1 McMillian, J B Wheeler, C P.

Livingston, W Pickerill, J M

APPENDIX.

1868.J

155

DIMITTED.

Christian, W R Steene, William Wall, William J.

Brinegar, J T Garrett, J W Wilson, John

Fewell, R B Stewart, Samuel H

HUNTSVILLE LODGE, No. 30.

Hunt_vIlle, Randolph Co. STATED MEETIKGS, TUESDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jelllle Matthews, Master. Andrew J Ferguson, Senior Warckn. William G Wilson, Junio1' Wa1路den. J Bennett Porter, Treasurer.

Thomas D Bogie, Secretary. Jno R Hull, Senior Detlcoo. Joo P Lay, Junior Deacon. S B 8tradley, Tyler.

RAISED.

Ashust, Jas J

Kimbrough, Thos B Smothers, N J.

Mayo, Thos

ADMITTED.

Stradby, S B DIMITTED.

Rucker, A G Henderson, Jno W

Mathis, Thos Matlock, N G Green, H M.

EXPELLED.

Reamer, B F.

Henderson, Jno H Ashurst, Jas J

SUSPENDED.

Smith, H.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. LIBERTY LODGE, No. 3t. Liberty. (Jlay (Jo. DATII'. OF CHARTÂŁR-oCTOBll.R 9,

D. I8{().

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY AND THIRD MONDAY IN EACH

MO~TH.

OFFICERS.

William A H&11, Maater. James J Armstrong, Senior Warden. James H. Ford, Junior Warden. James H. Dale, 17"oIasurer.

William H Woodson, Ser:retary. Wm W Dougherty, Senior Deacon. John S Rearden. Junior Deacon. Peter B Grant, Tykr.

RAISED.

Bird, Asa N Montgomery, Thos J

Clark, Joseph Y Keller, James T Morris, James M.

Buckner, X X

Harris, George

Robertson, Robert G Mize,JQhn B

ADMITTED.

Smith, Ira.

DIMITTED.

Black, Garland C Morris, James M

Gentry, David Clermont, Leopold.

Bennett, Lewis L

DIED.

Edwards, John S.

Owen, Edward I REINST A TED.

Gentry, David.

LAFAYETTE LODGE. No. 32. Lexington, Lafayette (Jo. DATE OF CUARTER -OCTOBER 19, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND MONDAY NIGHT IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jacob A Price, Master. X Ryland, Senior WarcUn. William Shepherd. Junior Warden. Gill Eve Belles, Trcasurer.

W P Boulware, Secrctary. Jo!eph Ehrlich, Senior Deacon. Patrick Ballard, Junior Deacon. Henr.y Flynt, Tyler, pro tem.

1868.)

APPENDIX.

157

RAISED.

Gratz, Morris

Bethel, W A Hickam, W L.

Powel, Nathan Shrock, F H

McKinney, D Persinger, H

Gust, Joseph

ADMITTED.

Houx, GW Hale, W B.

DIMITTED.

Van Guilder, E.

RALLS LODGE, No. 33.

Madisonville, Ralls County. DATE OF CHARTER -

A. D, 1863, A. L, liIl63.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jeremiah B Vardeman, Master. William C Splawn, Senior Warden. James M Mason, Junior Wal'den. John ~' Rice, T,路easurer.

Thomas :M: Alexander. Secretary. S T McGrew, Senior Deacon. James W Ralls, Junior Deacon. Robert Anderson, Tyler.

RAISED.

Howard, John W Payne, Alph~\l~

Gill, Thomas F Biggs, George D

Felan, John Wiley, James, Jr.

ADMITTED.

Overman, C. DIMITTED.

Mayhall, R A Ely,BM Gill, Thomas F

Ely, William M Campbell, William H Gilmore, Esquire. DIED.

Lapsley, Samuel M.

McElroy, W J Brown, WC

[Oct.

APPENDIX. TROY LODGE. No. 34.

Troy, Lincoln County, Mo. DATE OF CUARTER-OCTOBBa

7. I8-H.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Eugene N BonllIs, ~faster. Moses Bond. Seni01' Warden. William Frazier, Juni07' Warden. Ricbard S Young, TretJsurcr.

Wi1Iiam W McKay, Secrcia1路y. Henry Quigley, Senior Deacon. Jas D :Miller, Junior Dracon. John Britton, Tyler. RAISED.

Cottle, Byron W

Frink, Julius M Martin, Charles.

Groshan, Saml J

ADMITTED.

Hammond, Gervis

Frazier, "'illiam

Brown, James D.

DIMITTED.

Birkhead, Wm W

Gill, Pressly Owens, Elisha 'V.

Howell, Elisha W

COOPER LODGE, No. 36.

Boonville, Cooper Co. DATE Qt' CHARTBIt-OCTOBER 9,

5841.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOSD AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

W J Wyan, Master. o Davi., Senior Warden. Willilim Bnrley, Junior lVardel~. J L ~tephens, Treasurer. Jobn Russell, Secretary.

D C Lionberger, Senior Deacon. John Welch, Junior Deacon, He Gib.on, Senior Steward. }[ Mars. Jlmior Steward. R F O'Urien, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

159

RAISED.

Lionberger, David Sawtell, S G Rochester, T E

Welch, John Tucker,] W Boehm, John

Johnson, William Evans, E C Winders, Sam\.

ADMITTED.

O'Brien, R F Horn, G \V Crawford,] S

Holeman, F R Eldridge, C C McFarland, ] W.

Owen,] B Hoge. E W

DIMITTED.

Tracy,] L

Thompson, A II

Truslow, ] F.

DIED.

McCarty, Wm S

Koontz,] C. REINSTATED.

Willson, G G Rothwell, G W

Clark, John B Stebbins, C

Sutherland, W Tompkins, H A.

CEDAR LODGE, No. 37. Near SbotW'ell, Franklin COU1Uy. DAT" OF CIJAItTEK-OCTODER 15, IllGS.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOl:RTIl SATURDAYS IN EACH MOXTH.

OFFICERS. Robert~. Se,.ior Deacon. Squire Fitz~erl\ld, JUlli01' Deacon. G W Fitzgerald, Se"ior Steloard. J 'M Cl\ld well, .hmio,路 Steward. Enoch Beck, Tyler.

J D

J N Arnest, Ma8ter. J M Boston. Senior Warden. (J P Triplett, Juniol' JVardm. Washin~ton Fitzgerald, 'J1rea8urer. Henry E Grecnc, Secretat路y.

RAISED.

Sawyers, ] M 'Wiseman, J P.

Utt, 1\1 D ADMITTED.

Fitzgerald, W H.

Mahaney, L M DDliTTED.

McKinney, A

[Oct.

APPENDIX. (;ALLAO LODGE. No. 38.

(;allao, Macon (;ounly. DATE OF CHARTER-JVNE 2, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS. Rufu~ C White, Secretary. Charles Ruch, ~enior Deacon. Benjamin M Sears, Junior Deacon. Jaeob Schlenker, Tyler.

James Lovern, Master. Cary A Perrin, Senior Warden. Peyton Y Burt., Junior Warden. Jelferson Morrow, Sr., Treasurer.

RAISED.

Davis, Rhodes

Rose, And S

Green, Richard C Schlenker, Jacob. ADMITTED.

Dunham, James

Sears, B M

Stacy, Perry M White, Jesse. DIMITTED.

McKitrick, William C

Stacy, James L. DIED.

Herrin, James.

MODE!楼A LODGE, No. 39.

Modena, Mercer DATE OF

(;0.

t.....ARTER-JUNE

2, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY EVENING PRECEDING THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

George W Stewart, Master. James Syres, Senior Warden, John McLaughlin, Junior Warden. G B Gillihan, Treasurer. Hamuel P Sample, Secretary.

Joseph Power, Senior Deacon. George W Miller, Junior Deacon. Leander Power, Senior Steward. A 0 Nigh, Junio1' Stewa1路d. J C N:gh, Tyler.

1868.]

APPENDIX.

161

RAISED.

Everett, Elisha Squires, G W.

Clements, James

McAmy, Mullins

ADMITTED.

Power, Leonidas.

Syres, John DIMITTED.

Etherton, W P

Carson, Lindsay Lucas, Tohn.

Johnson,

DIED.

King, Q..A.

MOUNT MORIAH LODGE, :No. 4.0.

8t. Loul•• DATE OF

CHARTEB-OcroBEB lli, llS«.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

D H Pierson, Master.

Thos Hllyward, Secretary. H D Wood, Senipr Deacon. A McCoy, Junior Deacon. H Porter, Tyler.

E V Kyte, Senior Warden. A Sinclair, Junior Warden. T E Wright, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Taylor, M V Herring, C J Wetteroth, L

Lewis, W G Pelton, T Arnold, S J.

Wood,AC Smith, S E

ADMITTED.

Curtman, C 0

Richards, H Hilliard, J L.

Seaman, H M

DIMITTED.

Bunzle, N J SUSPENDED.

Berger, Louis. 11

Weber, John F. DIED.

Richards H.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. E'.I'NA LODGE, No. 41. Near Etna, Scotland Connty. lIATE OF CHARTEa-JIlNE 2, ISll6.

STATED MEETINGS, ON OR AFTER THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Theophilus Williams, Secretary. R H Shacklett, Seniol" Deacon. F M Peish, Junior Deacon. D F Burch, Tyler.

G L Pulliam, Master. J T Chapman, Seniol' Warden. J M Gordon, Junior Warden. Martin Horn, Treasurer.

DIMMITTED.

Hicks, W H

Catlett, John.

HOUSTON LODGE, No. 42. Breckenrld..e, Caldwell Connty. STATED MEETINGS, THIRD SATURDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

o C McWilliams,

Master.

J E Hart, Senior Warden. Samuel Russel, Junior Warden. Samuel T Rial, Treasurer.

G B Hurt, Secretary. John G Pearce, Senior Deacon. J W Plumb, Junior Deacon. Ephraim Rupert, Tyler. RAISED.

Bowers,J M

Claren, Henry Gilispie, R.

Trasper, N L

ADMITTED.

Evens, James Rodgers, J B

Pratt, Charles Matson, H

Few, Samuel Wooden, W T C.

APPENDIX.

1 868.J

SEFFERSON LODGE, No••3.

DAD OF (''uABTEB-NOVEMUB 15,

58401.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James E Carter, Master. William M Dean, Senior Warden. N Greishammer, Junior Warden. B W Winston, Treasurer. Williard S Spear, S~retary.

S Vetsburg, Senior Deacon.

J C Downing, Junior Deacon. E C Redfield, Senior Steward. W H Lusk, Junior Steward. B F Lewis, 'lyler.

RAISED.

Meredith, James Coggburn,J

Halcra£l:, H H DeMartigny, J N.

Grist, Benj

ADMITTED.

Lay, AM Spear, W S.

Wills,] C Baber, H H

Raithell, C

DIMITTED.

Slocomb, W P Griffin, AJ

Griswold, T

Nichols, R Ambrose,].

SACKSONVILLE LODGE, No. 44. Sack.onville, Randolph Co. DAET OF CUARTER-JUNE

2, A. D.

1866 A.

L. 5866.•

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY, 2 O'CLOCK P. M., ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON; ALSO ON SATURDAY TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING AT;I P. M.

OFFICERS.

James A Holt, Masler. Harrison McKinney, Senior Warden. Solomon C Powell, Junior Warden. "Martin T Halliburton, Treasurer.

Paul Christian Yates, Secretary. John T Halliburton, S671ior Deacon. William Riley, Junior Deacon. James M: Dodson, Tyler.

164-

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

RAISED.

Finnie, T J Allbright, J S Cannon, J C

Cooley, William Dorsey, George W Brock, George D.

Woods, RD

Toombs, Jefferson Carter, MM.

Dickson, A Jones, M W

ADMITTED.

Crook,] B

BONH01!DlE LODGE, :No. 46.

Dlanc:he.ter, St. Loul. (Jo. DA.TlC OF CIUBTllB-OCTOBBB 9, lSil.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Vincent Henderson, Ma8t~r. Thomas McCutchen, S~nior Wardm. Frederick Albri,ltht, Junior Wardm. Cbriatopber Cockrell, Treaaurer. Walker T Payne, &cl路~tary.

William Bullard, Senior DeacolJ. Moses Henderson, Junior Deacon. Andrew J Denny, Smior Steward. Edward Fitzgerald, Junior Steward. George Warfield, Tyler.

RAISED.

Webber, John R

Mason, Thomas Bompart, Louis F.

Clayton, William D

ADMITTED.

Payne, Walker T. DIMITTED.

Chunn, William S Byrne, T Jacobi, H S Stethen, William Williams, L Bullard, William

Barnett, W S Bowles,] M Long, TS Vandover, S T Wilson, L Harwood, R

Bowles, A Hilterbrand, M C Pipkin, William L Vandover, J R Bompart, L F McDaniel, J.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

'WEN2'ZVlLLE LODGE, No.

~8.

'WentzTl11e. St. Charle. Co. DATE OF CHART&R -

Jmu: I, A. L. ll866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR FIRST BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Wm H Muzzy, Master. John H Wray, Senior Warden. Wm F Broadhead, Junior Warden. Wm H Hill, Tntuurer.

H L McRoberts, Secretary. James H May, Senior Deacon. James Keeton, Junior Deacon. L L Keller, ~yter.

RAISED."

Bryan, Wm S Harnett, Jas A Lindsey, las F Talley, Wm P

Abbott, Thos F Hosmer, TM Riddle, Wm Harris, I D.

Goodrich, Jos C Dyer, Coleman B Pollard, Wm I

ADMITTED.

Luckett, B D

Broadhead, Wm F

FAYETTE LODGE, No.

Grantham, J M.

~7.

Fayette, Howard Co. DA.TB

CHABTBB-QCTOBEB 17, 184j.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST MONDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

R T Prewitt, Master. Se,,'-or Warden. R P WiUiams, '.1u1,,路or Warden. T W Radford, Treasurer. I M Reid (pro tem.) Secretary.

J T Bailey,

J B Clark, Jr., Se",'or Deacon. J L Settle, '.1u",路or Deacon. D H Pankey, Sen'-or Steward. Wm F Tieman, '.1un,路or Steward. S M Miller, Tyler.

166

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

RAISED.

Dougherty, Robert Wintermute, G J C

Kivett, H N Clark, R C.

Sartin, H H

ADMITTED.

Bourland, H A

Johnson, James White, H P.

Todd,] 0

DIMITTED.

Bourland, H A.

FULTON LODGE, No. 48.

Fulton, Callaway Couuty. DA.TE OF CHARTER-QCTOBER 17, 184Z.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY AND THIRD WEDNESDAY IN EACI MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Achilles Wilkerson, Master. Joshua Ewing, Semor Warden. George T Bartley, '.1'''''-or Warden. Zadok Hook, Treasurer. J Grant Stone, Secretat'y.

Ed M Herndon, Sen'-or Deacon. J Wick Boulware, 'Jun'-or Deacon. John S Harrison, Setlior Steward. Robert S Moseley, '.1ulJior Steward. Daniel D Ford, Tyler.

RAISED.

Michael, N B Sheets, Fred

Harrison, John S Bell, James.

Clemmens, M C

Albertson, Wm H Overton, James W.

Fisher, Joseph, J1'

ADMITTED.

Lumpkin, I A

DIMITTED.

Yates, Joseph R

Bartle,)', J W.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

EXPELLED.

Melone, John H. SUSPENDED.

Betz, William

Bryson, J H. DIED.

Waller, John B.

HAYNESVILLE LODGE, No. 49.

BaTRe.ville, VlInton Vo. DA.TE 01' CIUBTEB-MA.Y 23, A. D. 18M. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James Y Whitsitt, Master. Wash Huffaker, Sen'-or Warden. John R Craig, ,:!unt"or Warden. David W Reynolds, Treasurer.

James C Bernard, Secretary. Pleasent Wilhoit, Sent"or Deacon. Smith Alnut, ':!unt"or Deacon. C M Smith, Tyler. RAISED.

Dever, John C Eaton, Jonathan M Park, I D L

Bird, Wm DT Greason, Preston Peters, Charles O.

Baer, Benjamin Mitchell Geo W

ADMITTED.

Hamilton, Henry B

Perkins, Christopher

Younger Robert T.

DIMITTED.

Brown, John Eaton, Jonathan M Sydenstricker, Jas H

Brown, AJ Hamilton, Henry B Wilhoit, James M.

Close. Charles B Reccord, Benj F

SUSPENDED.

Carter, Geo J Price, John

Green, John R Scruggs, James F.

Hubbard, John H

168

[Oct.

APPENDIX. XEIUA. LODGE. No. 60.

DATE OF CHAa~VN]I:2, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Nathan Goslee, Master. Edw Van Buren, Sen"or Warde'l. Wash Downing, Jun"or Warden. Thornton Fakes, Treasurer. M B W Hannan, Secretary.

H H Hannan, Sen"or Deacon. Stephen K Wray, Jun"or Deacon. Wm Toliver, Sen"or Steward. Smith Morehouse, JII'IIor Sttlwartl. Geo W Pistole, Tyltlr.

RAISED.

Porterfield, J A

Morehouse, S A

Matthews, L G.

ADMITTED.

Hannan, Hugh H

Staples, A R.

LIVINGSTON LODGE. No. 61.

DATI: OF CUABTEB-OCTOBEB 17,

IB'2.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT IN EACH MONTH BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

H Clay Cockerill, Master. Charles F Mason, Sentor Warden. John H Turner, Sr, :fulIlor Warden. W W Cockerill, Treasurer.

John W Mezick, Secretary. James L Morgan, Sen,'or Deacon. Thomas B Shaw, Jun"or Deacon. A A Pugh, Tyltlr.

RAISED.

Turner, John H, Jr

Mezick, JW

Heath, H C.

DIMITTED.

Temple, H C

Thorp, Jesse

Heath, H C.

SUSPENDED.

Vaughan,J P

Morrison, W G.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

'W.&KA.ND.& LODGE, No. 62.

CarrolUoD, CJarroll Co. DATE OF CILUITER-OCTOBJ:R 17, 1842.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON, OR NEXT BEFORE, THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James E Drake, Master. Frederick Miller, Senior Warden. Daniel R Brand, 7,m"or Warde". Charles Sterne, Treasurer.

Howard T Combs, Secretary. Thomas S Cary, Senior DeaC01J. James M Stovall, 7u,,'-or Deacon. J M Starnes, Steward and Tyler.

RAISED.

Roberts, J M Smi!hpeter, W Thompson, R

Gillett, C C Smith, B F Appleby, F M Crisman, Adam.

Leftwich, M Buchanan, R E Winfry, Samuel B

ADMITTED.

Wolf,GW Gray, J S M QEeener, T B Woods, B Martindale, W

David, Daniel Cooper, J C Callaway, J H Allen, S D Shepperd, W B.

David, H Gilliland, James Siler, B F Clark, WW

DIMITTED.

Tull,

Hammons, D H Taggard, A. SUSPENDED.

Gray, John H.

Deatherage, T L

DIED.

Adkerson, William C.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. WESTON LODGE, No. 63. WedOD. Platte Co. DATE OF CHABTER-OCTOBltR U, 1842.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James N Burnes, Master. Fielding H Lewis, Sem'or Warden. Ira Moore, '.Junior Warden. Joseph S Roe, Treasurer. J E R Millar, Secretary.

Samuel A Gilbert, Senior Deacon. Christopher Steele, '.Junior Deacon. F Stubenrauch, Senior Steward. Chas Carpenter, '.Junior Steward. Henry T. Schlossner, Tyler.

RAISED.

Blakemore, M N Andrews, G L

Fulton, Sam'l D Pence, Joseph

Sprague, Edward F Heyser, Jno H.

ADMITTED.

McLuer, Jas L

Valiant, Thos R Manly, MN.

Williams, A G

DIMITTED.

Jackson, Wallace Millar, FA Trollman, John McCurdy, S P Clay, Rev J

Freeland, B F Cox, Wm G Smoot, Geo W Newhouse, B F Woods, WT Guthrie, W A.

Crittenden, E W Proffitt, M N Dougherty, Israel Newman, AA Chace, Chas A

EXPELLED.

Williams, W W. SUSPENDED.

Backman, PM Diefendorf, Oliver Hieway, FE Leckenby, George Plummer, Jno T Wright, Jas B

Benedix, Wm Goldstein, Isaac Jenkins, Ezekiel McConnell, John Pritchard. Levi Wells, John B.

Barbee, Wm T Gumbert, Edward Kunce, Christopher Owens, A Y Ruff. Barnhard

APPENDIX.

1868.]

DIED.

Carroll, Jno J

Miller, Wm Wolf, Henry J.

McDaniel, John

DOUGLAS LODGE, No. 64.

Marthasville, Warren COUDt,.. DATE 01' CILUlTER-DcTOBll:R 17.1842.

STATED MEETINGS, SATUKDAY PRECEDING FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Waller, Secretary. C Givens, Smior Deacon. J W Frey, J,mlor Deacon. V Burgess, Tyler.

C M Waller, Master. S H Jones, Senior Warden. J S Murphy, ,:/unior Warde1l. John Patton, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Bohannon, Z.

Hopkins, H S REINSTATED.

Long,

ARROW ROCK. LODGE, No. 66.

Arrow Rock, SaUDe Co. DATE 01' CIIARTER-ORlGI"AL, 1842; DUPLICATE,

184;"

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

C M Sutherlin, Master. Perry Crew, Senior Warden. C B Lotspeich, ':/unlor Warden. H S Wilhelm, Treasurer.

William Putch, Secretary. T C Rainey, Semor Deacon. John Webb, ,:/unior D.'acon. Jerry Kirby, Tyler.

171.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Finnell, ] K. ADMITTED.

Carroll, Hiram

Compton, G M.

Allison, E DIMITTED.

Compton, Warren Orear, B ]

Gorrell, Joseph Combs, FA.

Jackson, Andrew

DIED.

Huston, Benjamin

Harrison, R C

Marquis, J D.

TIPTON LODGE, No. 68.

TipfOD, ltIoDUeau COUDt,.. STATED MEETISGS, ON FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James Harker, Ma.ter. J W Norman, Senior Wardell. B Woodrum, Junior Wardell. R C Walker, Treasurer. T M Hirst, Secretary.

Peter W Fisher, Senior Deacoli. Frank J McFarlin, Jlmior Deacon. T S Moore, Senior Steward. J THud', Junior Steward. T L O'Bryan, Tyler. RAISED.

Norman,]W Moore, C F Hirst, R D

Moore, T S McFarlin, F] Dunham, John U.

Gray,]ohn

Herold, W W

Huff,] T Hirst, TM

ADMITTED.

DIED.

Robertson, H W

Alkire, Geo.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

173

HICHMOND LODGE, No. 67. BlchmODd, Bay CODDay. DATE OJ' CHABTEB--OcrOBER

17, A.

1842.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY P. M. PRECEDING EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS •

•John F Houston, Maater. Thos G Ballard, Senior Warden. George W Stennette, Junior Warden. John Kelsey, 'l1reamrer.

W D Fortune, Suretary. Jas S DeMasters, ~enior Deacon. Benj F Gray, Junior Deacon. John G Ballard, Tyler.

RAISED.

Vanhoozeer, Alfred Davis, Edward S Winfrey, B F Pope, Abraham

Hickman, Samuel B Hunt, William R Crispen, Silas McLean, William

Vantrump, Daniel Riffe, William C McCuistian, Lecil B Engler, C

ADMITTED.

Lozier, George W Clark, Reuben S Ralph, Arthur B Scoville, Frederick

Penny, Daniel Burnett, William Titus, James D DeFevers, J W.

Ferree, F M Bassett, Samuel T Robb, Joseph E Meyers,J W DIMITTED.

Nuckols, Milo C

Shepherd, William B.

REINSTATED.

Corner, Humphrey

[Oct.

APPENDIX. MONTICELLO LODGE. No. 68.

MonUceUo. Lewl. Co. DATK OF CJu.RTBR-oCTOBEB

14, 1842.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John C Anderson,Masfer. R J Christie, Senior Warden, Warren Hill, Junior Wat,den. E K Sayre, Treasurer. J H Leeper, Secretary.

R W Bagby, Senior DeacMl.

J M Rankin, Junior DeacMl. J P Caldwell, Senior Steward. H Ruberts, Junior Steward. T M Howard, Tyler. RAISED.

Childers, Elijah

Garnett, RS

Forsee, B W

Christie, R

Trotter, G W.

ADMITTED.

Piner, T A.

DlMITTED.

Lil1ard, Jos Holt, J M Barrett, J W

Caldwell, W Y Martin, Chas Staples, N C

Diver, C R Turner, H S Shumate, G W Power, Alex.

CENTRALIA. LODGE, No. 59.

Centralia, Roone Co. DATE OF CIIARTICIl-oCTOBICB

STATED

19.1867.

MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY, AT TWO O'CLOCK, P. M" EACH FULL MOON.

PRECEDING

OFFICERS.

S J Bush, Maste/路. W :M Rawlings, Senio/' Warden. F M Roberts, Junior lVa/路den. J H Forbis, Treasurer. T W Gant, Sec/'etary.

J F Jackson, Senior Deacon. Absalom Roberts, Junior Deacon, M K Enochs, Senior Steward. R D Pogue, JuniQr Steward. J A J ackeon, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

175

RAISED.

Woodburn, W B Bowlin, J D

Kanatzar, Jesse Pogue, RD.

Broice, James Cady, Peter ADMITTED.

Carpenter, W H

Scott, W A.

Jackson, W G DIMITTED.

Raymond, J J.

White, J M EXPELLED.

Garol, Gustavus.

Baker, Marion P DIED.

Rogers, Washington.

NEW BLOOMFIELD LODGE, No. 60. New Bloomfield, Canaway Co. DATE Olf CHARTER-HA.y 25, ISM.

5TATED MEETINGS, EVERY THIRD SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

C W Samuel, ,Waster. James C Reynolds, Senior Warden. Joseph W Chaney, Junior Warden. William H Wilkerson, Treasurer. B 0 Austin, &creiary.

John P Reynolds, Senior Deacon. John C Longley, Junior Deacon. B 0 Austin, Senior Steward. John B Caldwell, Tyler.

Jl.AISED.

Boyd, John K. ADMITTED.

\Vorsham, Joseph

Howison, A W.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. EXPELLED.

Tatum, Reuben G

Ernoe, Joseph (apprentice). REINSTATED.

Adams, John B.

WA.VERLY LODGE, No. 61.

Waverly, LalayeUe Co. DA.TII: OJ" CIURTER -

Jlr.(1I: 2,

1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON

OFFICERS.

J M Pelot, Master. J B W wd, Senior Warden. G W Hereford, Junior Warden. L Shindler, Treasurer. H J Galbraith, Secretary.

J osepb W Groves, Senior Deacon. W B Palmore, Junior Deacon. James H Callaway, Seni-or Steward. L C Martin, Junior Steward. R 0 Allen, Tyler. RAISED.

Wiley, John L Lewis, WB S Fletcher, Joseph

Parsons, John W Coffey, Jackson Byrd, John.

Waters, D J Martin, L C

ADMITTED.

Moore, Seth H Garrison, M W Motte, R P

Corder, Arthur Yancey, J F Maddox, John W.

Drane, James E Dowden, WF

DIMITTED.

Aulger, Sail C

Tuttle, Thomas G Garrison, M W.

Tuttle, Samuel M

APPENDIX.

1868.]

177

VINCIL LODGE, No. 62.

Cameron, Clln&on Conn&y. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19,

D. 1867,

1i867.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS,

Elias Parrott, Master. M:M: McPhetridge, Senioi' Warden. Taylor Criss, Junior Warden. John Stokes, Trea8urer. AT Bal1bie, Secretary.

L Forre5t, Senior Deacon. Moses Joiner, Junior Deacon. John F King. Senior Steward. S S Hair, Junior StelDard. B F Jones, Tyler.

RAISED.

King, John F Joiner, Moses Jone4, B F Potter, Thoma~ Jones, Alired,

Thomas, E C Criss, Taylor Burkley, H M Jocelyn, F C Varnum, Henry

Fisher, Henry Henry, WmJno Gebhart, N L Riggs, R W Albright, Daniel.

ADMITTED.

Smith, A C Adams,DB Helwig, Milton Hake,J S

Allen, Thomas Zimmerman, J T Elliott, Wm Hornbrook, Geo.

Hair, S S Truex, Joseph Troxell, A

DIlIHTTED.

DIED.

Flander, J D.

Criss, Taylor.

CAMBRIDGE LODGE, No. 63.

CamJH'idge, Saline Co. DATE

CHARTER-JUNE 2,

1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF OR AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John W Petty, Ma8ter. W D Odendahl, Senior Warden. W H Land, Junior Warden. S H Donohoe, Treasurer. J R Lowe, Secretary. U

G H Forkner, Senior Deacon. H Harris, Junior Deacon. D :M: McCormack, Senior StetIJard. Robt L Harvey, Junior StelDard. W F Porter, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

178

RAISED.

Vanwinkle, Jesse Harvey, R L

Winning, W J

Shawnessey, T J HamerWE. ADMITTED.

Hamner, LJ

Plemmons, A J. DIMITTED.

Shawnessey, T J

Neff, HW

Beach,o...F McLane, W R.

MONROE LODGE, No. 8f,. MODroe

Cu..,.,

Mearoe COUDt.,..

DATE OF (''HAaTKlt-JONK 2,

STATED MEETINGS, ON THE

A.L.

5866.

SATURDAY NEXT PRECEDING EACH FULl

MOOK, AND THE FItSTJVAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, AND ST. JOHN

THE

EVANGELIST.

OFFICERS.

Alexander F Barr, Ma8ter. John R Dawson, Senior Warden. Moses McClintic, Junior Warden. James W Jackson, Treasurer. Charles Swif't, Seeretary.

Heber A Hough, Senior Deacon. Wm S McClintic, Junior Deacon. D C Byrd, Senior Steward. John D Clark, Junior Steward. Jobn Shearman, Tyler. RAISED.

Sherman, John

Hendricks, David N Witherup, David A. DIED.

Dawson, John C.

Calvert, Jas M

APPENDIX.

1868.]

179

PATTONSDVRG LODGE, No. 66. PattoD.b111'1(, Davie•• Co.

n....TE

OF CHARTER-MAT 29,

ISM.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

James K Heath, Secretary. Joseph Duffy, Senior Deacon. William T Bryant, Junior Deacon. William Smith, Tyler.

R B Peery, Master.

o M. Gray, Senior Warden. o H Welden, Junior Warden. :M: M.arris, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Young, John M

Groomer, David. ADMITTED.

Shultz, Reuben

Fulenwider, William

Poage,

J M.

DIMITTED.

Brown, N B Glaze, George Fouste, Gabriel

Ledgerwood. William Glaze, John Adkisson, E H.

Enyart, John J Glaze, Nathaniel

LINN LODGE, No. 66. Linn. Osage Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 28, 18.'i6.

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY OF, OR AFTER, EVERY FULL MOO;<l.

OFl'ICERS.

Robert 1I Mason, .'faster. Thomas A Bray, Senior Warden. George W Evans, Junior JVarden. J J McDaniel, Treasurer.

Petl!r Krohn, Secretary. Wm A McDan:el, Senior Deacon. Edward Marsh, JIt1liol' Dracon. John T Tracy, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

180

RAISED.

Krohn, Peter Bran8on, Chas K

Evans, Jesse C Perkins, Isaac

Tracy, John T Mccarty, William.

DIMITTED.

McMellon, Irvin Harris, William

McMellon, john Ireland, George.

Irvin, William

EXPELLED.

Hopkins, Geo W.

ROCHEPORT LODGE. No. 67.

Rocheport. Doone Co. DATE 0"1' C1U.Rn:R-QCTOBER 20, A. L. 5843; A. D. 1843. srATED MEETINGS, EVERY SECOND THURSDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Wesley Scobee, Master. S G Norris, Senior Warden. B H Smith, Junior WardMa. Henry Tumy, n-eamrer.

Charlie Myer, Secretary. James F Potts, Senior Deacon. W W Morgan, Junior Deacon. Henry Williams, Tyler. RAISED.

Holt, Robert

Grigsby Wood, John T.

Wilhite, Smith

DIMITTED.

White, H P

Norris, William

Holt, Robert.

SUSPENDED.

Hatton, S B

Coleman, Jno.

1868.]

APPENDIX. TEDO LODGE, Ko. 88.

Clba.oa, HearT Co. DATE 01" CBARUR-OCTOBJ:B 23, A. D. lB".

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF' OR PRECEDING FULL MOON, AND SECOND SATURDAY FOLLOWING.

OFFICERS.

George F Warth, Master. Charles H Smith, Senior Wardell. William S Stone, J,mior Wardell. George Y. Salmon, Treasurer.

James Parks, Secretary. David T Terry, Senior Deaco". Adam M Fulkerson, Junior Deacoll. James Bradley, Tyler.

RAISED.

Barker,J T Stewart, John A Taylor, John W Burgheim, Jacob Crosier, Wm Peelor, M S

Butler, J B Boles, John A Adkins, H G Norman, Jacob Fulkerson, A M Nelson, J H

Stewart, Warren Middlecoff, John G Burgheim, Leo Clifton, James Riggins, NB Whaling, Michael.

ADMITTED.

Souerwein, W Davis, John Langley, Isaac Land, Philip

Terry, D T Estes, F M Beaty, L P Miller, Alexander

Land, B H WiIliams, C C Smith, Ellis Kimbrough, J B.

DIMITTED.

Shield, D P

Florsheem, H F Ingram, M L.

Gardener, J W

DIED.

Stewart, Warren

Stewart, Daniel

Good, Chap C.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

182

SULLIVA.N LODGE, No. 69.

Sullivan, Franklin Co. DATE

0-' CHARTER-JUNK 2, A. D. 1866; A. L. 5866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James R Clark, Maater. Joseph Crow, Seni.or Warden. James W Martin, Junior Warden. James 0 Brackenridge, 'l'reaaurel路. James F Kindrick, Secretary.

Albert H Ellett, Senior Deacon. John Elliott, Junior Deacrm. John C McCallister, SenlO'f' Steward. Wm D McFadden, Junior Steward. Austin W Clark, Tylel路.

RAISED.

Bell, James A

Elliott, John

Kindrick, J F McIntosh, A J.

Calhoun, William

ADMITTED.

Pinson, J A Leffingwell, William

Fitzwater, N A Brackenridge James 0 Martin, Augustus.

Bell, William M Whitmire, M H

ROANOK.E LODGE, No. 70.

Roanoke, Howar. Co. DATK OF CHARTER-MAY 25, ISM.

STATED

MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY EVENINGS IN MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J W Bagby, Master. W V Hall, Senior Warden. James S Boggll. Junior Wal路den. John R PRttl'l'!lOn. 'l'r.asur.r.

R J Mansfield, Secretary. A bner Drinkard, Senior Deacon. C R Evans, Junior Deacon. J A Snyder, T'ller.

EACH

APPENDIX.

1868.]

RAISED.

Morris, D 0 Kirby, G F.

Kirby, A J Magruda, D

Shores, W J Shores, C W

ADMITTED.

Fugate, R B

Beach, Q..F

Bowers, R N.

Bradshear, A

Thomas, Wayne

DIMITTED.

Bradford, J B. DIED.

EXPELLED.

White, William C.

Collins, James R.

SAVANNA.H LODGE, No. 71.

Savannall, Andrew (Jo. DATil: OF CJL\RTII:a-OCTOBII:B~, lB".

STATBD MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY EVENINGS, AT

P. M.

OFFICERS.

John H Tyner, M~ter. Robert Conover, Senior Warden. William S Flack, Junior Warden. William B Wilson, 2'r"a.urer. Robert E Smith, Secretary.

L A Bariteau, Seni.or Deae01&. Henry Sheppard, Junior Decuon. Wm B Carlyle, &nior Steward. Samuel G Champlin, Junior Steward. Robert Shaw, Tykr. RAISED.

Boyle, John T Pettijohn, Wm

Wenz, Fred Riggin, John.

Champlin, S G

ADMITTED.

Wilson, Wm B

Reece, Joel M Huffman, Samuel.

McKnight, Nelson

DIMITTED.

Craig,O H P

Anderson, William

Tisdale, John S

[Oct.

APPENDIX. DANVILLE LODGE t No.

7~.

DaDviliet l'IIoDC.omery coaDCy. DATE OF CHARTER-MAy:I6, 1865. STATED MEETING, THURSDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MON'J'H.

OFFICERS.

Stuart Carkener, Secretary. William D Bush, Senior Deacrm. C C A.dams, Junior Deacon. Hermann Bcbamback, Tyler.

Davis R Knox, Master. A 0 SaDders, Senior Warden. G H Hill, Junior Wart/en. Singleton Shaon, Preasurer.

RAISED.

Fleet, S H Smith, J C

McCarty, Eli McCarty, R J

Hill, G H

Buck, Thomas M Hughes, Elliott M.

Shaon, S Getty, James.

ADMITTED.

Buck, Ed G

DIMITTED.

Robinson, J H

Woodruff, C. EXPELLED.

Rutledge, William V

Baker, SM. DIED.

Smith, Owen.

EUREKA LODGE t No. 73. BruDs'Wlek. CllaritoD conaty. DATE OF CIlARTltR-OCTOBER

'7. A. L. SS45.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST THURSDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James T Plunkett, Sen'-or Deacon. Lewis S Prosser, Ma.•ter. Henry L Gaines, Sen'-or Warden. Jackson Brock, ':/,m,'or Deacon. Joseph M Marsh, ':/ulllor Warden. R H Higgins, Sen'-or Steward. Lorin Bosworth, T)·ler. Willis H Plunkett. Treasurer. James L Applegate, Secretary.

1868.]

APPENDIX.

185

RAISED.

Fleetwood, B W

Cook, ThosA McCullough, James.

Rucker, Geo W

ADMITTED.

Davis, John M Albright, H L

Chick, W S Stevenson, H L Redburn, F M.

Price, E W Williams, E S Ballentine, W C

Price, R P Mitchell, R L KeJ路te, E B

Gaines, H L Lautner, C W

DIMITTED.

Blue, John H Day, AM Thompson, Chester G.

SUSPENDED.

Keyte, Joseph T.

WARREN LODGE" No. 74. Key&e8vIIle, Charlton COUDty. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER :10,

'8+5,

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Alfred Mann, Master. Harrison Hawkins, Senior Warden. Grandison Cottrill, Junior Wcz,路den. John C Crawley, 'l'l'eo:sw'er.

Lewis M. Applegate. Secl'etary. Jobn Gaston, Senior Deaco'J. Charles Veatch, Junior Deacoll. Collison Payne, Tyler.

RAISED.

Gilliam, James, Jr Wood, Bt:nj F Jones, John P

White, Robert Perkins, L R Mann, H H.

Heryford, 'Vm,Jr Stark, john C

AD:lIITTED.

Bateman, John T Oldham, John G

Daily, John Kelso, Henry,

Stacy, James L

186

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

DIMITTED.

Grubbs, N A.

Crawley, Benj F DIED.

Eidson, William, Sen.

ASHLEY LODGE, No. 715.

A8hley, Pike Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER '4, 1846. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Philip H Tucker, Mader. James N Orr, Senior Warden. Henry E Elmore, Junior Warden. William J Bisson, 'lTealurcr.

William D Orr, Secretary. Jllmes R Tinsley, Senior Deacon. Andrew P Elmore, Junior Deacon. Samual D Orr, Tyler.

RAISED.

McKibben, James.

Elmore, Henry E

INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 76.

Independence, ".ck80n Co. STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EVERY MONTH

OFFICERS.

J D Hines, Malter. J L G~y, Senior Warden. G H Morrison, Junior Warde,.. J Vernon, 'lTef18urer.

D T Todd, Secretary. J A Smith, Senior Deacon.

J Westmoreland, Junior Deacon Tandy Westmoreland, Tyler. RAISED.

Stubbs, William Nichol, Gilbert M Wright,M R

Adams, William F Morrison, J Howard Cole, J A Sullivan, William.

Sayer, Charles D Tuppen, James W Pollard, J T

APPENDIX.

1868.]

ADMITTED.

Tralle, Henry Hover, Alfred Fain, G H

Poller, Ira C Irvine, D Peacock, C G.

Carr, John E Anderson, William Covley,--DIMITTED.

Wilcox, William A Thompson, A W

Coburn, Maurice Dorn, Fred W.

Anders, Thomas

DIED.

Powell, Willson S.

LEBA.NON LODGE, No. 77.

Steelville, Crawford County. DATE OF CHARTItR-I8楼i.

STATED MEETINGS, THIRD SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joseph G Anderson, Mas(er. Saml F Dunlap, SeniQr Warden, C C Cook, Junior Warden. Jas B Braly, Treasw路er. Wm 11[ Robinson, Sec1路eta1'y.

Robt M. Askin, Senior Deacon. Geo W Sanders, Junior Deacon. Jerry A Key, Senior Steward. Preston Halbert, Junio1' Steward. W B Lanter, Tyler. RAISED.

Davis, Joe Vaughan, H C

Clark, N G Bell, ] M.

Bullock, G W

DIMITTED.

Seay, E A Woodside, ] R Anderson, Andy

Hill, VB Renick, W P Hornsey, W D.

Griffith, Martin Bell,] M

DIED.

Eaton, Abraham,

Ferguson, \Vm G. REINSTATED.

Hill, V B

Griffith, Martin.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

IS8

SAINT .JOSEPH LODGE, No. 78. Stâ&#x20AC;˘ .Jo.eph, BuchaDaD Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOCER

1846; A. L.Sl!46.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EVENINGS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joseph S Browne, Ma,ter.

J 8 mes A. Adams, Senior lVarden. John B Howard, Junior Warden. Ale.':anaer Parker, Treasurer. John Pinger, SeC1-etal-y. Philip Arnholt, Senior Deacon.

Ha.vey Bradley, Junior Deacon. Robert J S Wise, Senior Steward. William G Hall, Junior Steward. Rev Sigismund Kaufman, Ohaplain. Henry S Thornton, Tyler.

RAISED.

Buell, Willard N Hamilton, William A Myers, John A E Fraser, Andrew B Holman, Frederick Roach, Dudley Klattenhoff, John B Hamilton, James P, Jr Baublitz, Henry Nelson, Nels 0 McCullough, Robert F Augustine, Joseph Shurtliff, James V G Bell, George W Bowman, Cyrus B Elliott, Andrew G. ADMITTED.

Thornton, Henry S Gleason, Jefferson T Kingsbury, C 1\1 Davenport, Charles W Craig, Oliver H P

Severance, John Bonham, John Curtis, Anson S Littlejohn, Henry S Anderson, Joseph H

Glave, Paul C Douglas, Charles M Thornton, Calvin A Flowers, Rev John W Cohen, Philip.

DlMITTED.

Eiseman, Charles Menefee, John T

Cunningham, W A Carson, Campbell, Jr Oppenheimer, A Goodwin, Robert A Sigourney, H H W, Jr. EXPELLED.

West, Charles.

APPENDIX.

1 868.J

SUSPENDED.

Cox, Marion T Logue, William J Tracey, George W Wells, John Poulin, Isadore Kerr, John

Blakemore, Thomas L Craig, James Grubb, Joseph P Bradshaw, John S Baumer, William High, William H Lewis, George W Fisher, John 0 Hess, William P Lewis, William Richardson, William K. DIED.

Ray, Isaiah.

Anthony, James A

POLAR STAR LODGE. No. 79.

St. Loui•• DAT& OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 14, Is.¢.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS •

•John H PottE>nger, Master. :MackJot Thompson, Senior Warden. Charles Thaw, Junior Warden. John W Luke, 2Tea3Urer.

Frank H Stevens, Acting Secretary. Leverett Bell, Senior Deacon. Henry :M Rhodus, Junior Deacon. R Elms, Acting 'l'yUr.

RAISED.

Elbert, Milton C Atwill, James W Niehaus, William

Brown, George L Gutbrod, Otto J Earickson, J K.

Rowe, William Miller, joseph, S

ADMITTED.

Kennedy, James G Freeman, C D Jones, William W Andrews, Hiram E Potter, G W

Wherry, John Block, W H Antrim, John Drake, James E Ladd, William M

Shortridge, S A Bentell, Aug Mitchell, Loron McConklin, C H Lewis, H H.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

190

DDfITTED.

Brown, Thomas Sharp, James B Davis, William R

Jones, E D Thomas, John W Walker, John.

Chew, James S Knight, Charles

DIED.

Curtis, William P Hicks, Silas.

Jett, S C Bowen, B W S

Ham, Andrew J

BRIDGETON LODGE, NO. 80.

Bricl..eton. St. Loui. Co. DATE OF CHARTER-oCTOBER U. 18M. STATED MEETINGS, SATCRDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

George T. :Yoke, .U"ste1'. David V. Baber, Senior Warden. Joseph Davis, Junior Warden. Wm Palmer, Treasurer.

s. Haynes Martin, Secretary. LeGrand Atwood, Senior Deacon. John:M Myers, Junior Deacon. William H Moke, Tyler. RAISED.

Craig, T Trim,

Young, Charles L Castello, Charles Breckenridge, Thos E, Jr. DnHTTED.

Lawtner, Chnrles W

Breckenridge, James 0 DIED.

Humphreys, James.

Hawkins, John T

APPENDIX.

1868.]

HICK.ORY GROVE LODGE, No. 81.

Hickory Grove, Callaway Co. DATE OF CHART&ll.-]UNE 2,

A. D

•• 86'l;JA.

sS6S.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON. OFFICERS.

R :M. Flynt, Muter. Solom Shobe, Senior Warden. I L Henry, Junior Warden. T }[ RolJerson, 'I'reasurer. R Wade, Secretary.

T B Wfide, Senior Deacon. }[ C Flynt, Junior Deacon.

I D Bratton, Senior Steward. D N Newman. Junior Steward. James Renfrew, Tyler. RAISED.

White, WH

Wade, TB

Guthrie, T]

Wolf,] Hulen, James.

Langston, I F.

ADMITTED.

Henry,] L

DIMITTED.

Adair, H.

Younger, R T

..A.CK.80N LODGE, No. 82.

LIDnens, Linn Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER

'5, '8.l6.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON. OFFICERS.

Alexander M Dockery, Master. Joseph Combs, Senior Warden. John H Craigh, Junior Warden. T T W oodru1f, Treasurer. S D Sandusky, Secretary.

L C Penilton. Senior Deacon. C W Trumbo, Junior Deacon. W J Kenardy, Senior Steward. W W Wade, Jl~nior Steward. James M Penilton, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

RAISED.

Hays, C R

Maxwell, Jacob R

Baster, T M

ADMITTED.

Burges, G D West, R N

Ragan, James Spear, H W Dockery, WE

Putman, F M McCollum, Perry

DIMITTEDâ&#x20AC;˘

.Reynolds, William L

Sanduhky, G W. DIED.

Brinkly, John H. REINSTATED.

Burt, Wi:liam

Sandusky, G W.

LACLEDE LODGE, No. 83. Lebanon, L:aclede Co. STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jo!iah I"ey, Master. A D Groesbeck, Senior Warden. Joseph M Herndon, Junior Warden. Isaac J Snider, Treasurer. John L Herndon, SeC'l'etary.

M W Serl, Senior Deacon. Alfred Oase, Junior Deacon. Matt H Hooker, Senior Steward. John W Smith, Junior Steward. John Mitchell, Tyler.

ADMITTED.

Hickman. AF

Harrison, B B.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

POTTEII LODGE, No. 84.

Longwood, Pettis Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 2;,

,854.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE THE FULL IN EACI: l"IONTH.

1II00~

OFFICERS.

C Q Shouse, Master. Senior Warden. Jobn Martin, Junior Warden. John H Henderson, 'l'reasu/'.er.

Isaac Oppenbeimer, Sec/·elm·y. J C Hemphill, Senior Deqcon. E F Scott, Jr., Junio/' Deacon. Geor~e McCoy, Tyler.

o Hurt,

RAISED.

Finley, W H Wright,] B

Carroll, James Pace,] L

Wilcox, D S Wilson, John

ADMITTED.

Elkin, ].

Oppenheimer, Isaac DIMITTED.

Allison, T T Wharton, W

Settles, Joseph Sandidge, M C

Herndon, Charles McCoy, George.

REINSTATED.

Wilson, W H.

ltlJAMI LODGE, No. 85.

Miami, Saline Co. DATE OF CHAlotTEK- ]l'XE 2,

zS66.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIIJAY BEFORE FULL MOQN IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Lewis Fry, Master. J GreenlLbaum, Senior lVardM. E ~I T.\lbott, Junior Wm·den. •James Isbell, Treasurer.

A T Minor, Secretary. W T Williams, Senior Deacon. Henry Mertens, Jltnior Deacon. A B Galbraith, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

194

[Oct.

RAISED.

Harvey, Jack

Reynolds, Wm H Boatright, Thomas.

Harvey, T L

ADMITTED.

Akerman, Thomas S Hamner, J C

Cooper, E F Brown, P A Chinn, J F.

Sands, J R Chilton, B F

DIMITTED.

Clemmens, M S Lane, William A

Betts, Thomas R Reynolds, Wil\iam H.

Robertson, F S Sands, J R DIED.

Brooks, Goodwin.

BROOKFIELD LODGE. No. 86.

Brookfield, Linn Co. OAT!' OF CHARTER-JUNE 2,

1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS IN EACH MONTH,

OFFICERS.

George W Adams, Scnlor Deacon. Danforth Cheney, Master. Charles Hammond, ryunior Deacoll. L K Myers, Senior Wardell. William Dawson, rymtt'or Wardell. E W \Veed, Senior Steward. W D Crandell, Treasl~rer. H L punlap, ryunlor Steward. C W Freeman, Secretary. L G Hammond, Tyler. RAISED.

Hamilton, N B Dawson, N J Snow, W T

}<'an-is, James T Neice, Robert F Hammond, Chas G

Van Metre, James H Jennings, George \V Clark, Frank.

1868.]

APPENDIX.

195

ADMITTED.

Buckman, Jesse \Vilson, A Cooley, John B Kelley, J C

Kitchen, Samuel Clarkson, \Vm M Ranney, L F McCrady, Wm Brewer, Joseph C.

Montgomery, George Freeman, C W Deney, B W Arnold, S D

DIMITTED.

Farris, James T

Neice, Robert F

Fairbrass, F J.

WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 87.

Greenfield, Dade Connty. D.\TE OF CHARTER-M.\y,

,St7.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY DEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

R S Jacobs, Secretflry. Archibald M Long, Master. Jo'm II Howard, Senior Warden. N II McClure, Senior Deaco'j. 'Vm R Brllzington, Junior Warden. A A Hays, Juniol' Deacon. John Bell, Tylel·• •John C Wetzel, Treasurer. RAISED.

Van Osdell, T

Maupin, J W

ADMITTED.

Bailey, J M Murray, J A

Fisk, J H Montgomery, P L

Carter, J G Hiatt, J H.

DI:IUTTED.

Hoyl, David L Cagle, James Pyle, M

ShireH, R Dunn, John M Maupin, James Beckley, S L.

Hoyl, David L

Dunn,

Montgomery, \V C Smedley, WB Timmons, L M

REI:--;ST.\TED.

J ~[

Ikckley, S L,

196

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

DRESDEN LODGE, No. 88.

Dresden, Pettis Co. DATE O..~ CHARTER -

OCTOBER 14,

1867-

OFFICERS.

T P McCluney, Mastel". D M Payne, Senim' Wal'den. Peter Courtney, Juniol" Warden. William A!!:ee, Treasurel". P D Vandyke, Secretary.

J A () Brown, Senior Deacon. J Q Tanahill, Junior Deacon. G N Melton. Senior Steward. 'Villis Winston, Junior Stewal路d. J,\mes M ()ourtney, Tyler. RAISED.

Courtney, Edwin Jone~, 'V I-I.

Gray, Ashby

McClure,

ADMITTED.

l\Ielton, C N. DnUTTED.

Gray, H P

Gray, Ashby.

FRH::NDSIHP LODGE, No. 89.

Chillicothe, Livingston Co. DATE OF Cn,\RTER-OCTOBER )2,

STATED

MEETI~GS,

J317.

FIRST ASD THIRD SATURD,\YS OF EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

R B

WiIliam~, M(l.~/cl'.

Louis Moberley, Senior Deacon.

J E Cadle, Senior Warden.

T J Fleeman, Juniol' Deacon.

William E Rhea, Junior Warden. T B Yates, Treasui'Cr. W W Thornton, Secretary.

J T Bevel, 7yler.

T B Jones, Stewal'd.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

RAISED.

Martin, C H

Laflin, M L Yeoman, J H.

Brown, Ed J

ADMITTED.

Burges, Elijah Bevel, T T Ellis, Joseph ~

Broaddus, E J Ella, Philip Preston, Thomas A

Bouton, James Cribbs, J J Fitzgerald, A Pyles, Vincent. DIMITTED.

Anderson, H Y Finnel, J N Wiley, B J

Dorwin, WE Walbrunn, Abe

Clark, J K Lamma, William Gaston, W J. DIED.

Craig, Andrew, Sr

Morgan, William.

KING SOLOMON LODGE. No. 90.

St. Catherine, Linn County. DATE OF CHARTER-JUNE 2,

JS66.

STATED MEETINGS,SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON EACH

MO~TH.

OFFICERS.

Charles A. Phillip, Master. Abner Hartsock, Senior Warde1t. T A Bryan. Junior WardclI. E R Lee, Treasurer.

D S Betts, Secretary. J R Crampton, Senior Deacon. William Woods, Junior Deacon. D B Hayle, Tyle.r. RAISED.

Crampton, J R

Elliott, S W

Cambel1, E D.

ADMITTED.

Wildy, WH

Harper, Milton. DIMITTED.

Sel1ers, W N

Lamkin, RH

Phillips, J P.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. MA.DISON LODGE, No. 91.

Madison, Monroe Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER ]2,

A. 1>.

18.17.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

'Vm P Ash, Secretary. John T Noel, Sen'-or Deacon. L D Maupin, 'Junior Deacon. John Burton, Tyler.

R M Ragland, Master. Wm Hord, Senior Wardell. Wm A Davis, 'Junior Warden, Moses Noel, Trea.~urer.

DIMITTED.

Ledford, J E P

Wallace, S D.

Sharp, M L

PERSEVERA.NCE LODGE, No. 92.

Louisiana, Pike Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER U, 18.1-7.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST MONDAY BEFORE FULL MOON AND SECOND MONDAY THEREAFTER.

OFFICERS.

William 0 Parks, Master. E McCuen, Seniol' IVarden. John S MeEl wee, Junim' IVarden. Joseph S Barnum, Treasurer.

R C Pew, Secretary. C G Hunter, Senior Deacon. J A Dyer, Junior Deacon. E A Parks, Tyler.

RAISED.

Parks, E A

Bush, M

Winkle,

Fe.

ADMITTED.

McElwee,] ]

MahotTcy, J W Lampkin, Lewis.

Forman, W F

DDIITTED.

Dodson,

J K B.

EXPELLED.

Tanner, William L

Stonesifer, A G.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

199

S·.... MARK'S LODGE, No. 93.

Cape Girardeau, Cape Glrar4eau County. DATE OF CHARTER -

OcrOIlER 14, 18+7.

STATED MEETINGS, TUESDAY EVENING ON OR IlEFORE THE FULL MOON IN

EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

William B Wilson, Master. Edmund Gray, Senior Warden. James N Whitlaw, "ju"ior Warde". Edward Baldwin, Treasurer. Louis F Klostermann, Set:retary.

john C Jeannin, Sem'or Deacon. B W Bullock, 'Junior Deacon. Alexander Ross, Senior Steward. James C Jennings, 'Jum'or Steward. John C Grote, Tyler.

RAISED.

North, J C Custead, William

Bullock, B W Chappell, George E

Brayton, G F

Biggs, F S

Hitt, Willia.m

Vancil, Cyrus

Campbell, Robert J McClean, John M.

ADMITTED.

Adams,

J A.

DIMITTED.

Neely, Frank C.

EXPELLED.

DIED.

Moore, Matthew H.

Cross, John.

EVENING STAR LODGE, No.9••

cuba, Crawford Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 2<}, 1859.

STATED MEETINGS, SATUkDAY PRECEDING EACH FULL MOON'.

OFFICERS.

B F Johnson, Master. Philip Weller, Se"ior Warden. \V W Brewer, 'Junior Warden. John Fleming, Treasurer. E A Pinnell, Secretary.

J M Ballard, Senior Deaco". G W Forbes, 'J,t"ior Deacon. L R Matlock, Seltior Steward. J W Carr, :Junior Steward. J C Steel, Tyler.

LOct.

APPENDIX.

200

RAISED.

Steel, J C

Ballard, J M Vance, J B.

Little, Joseph

ADMITTED.

Cowden, Rev J W.

Wright, 0 S

DlMITTED.

Triplet, C P Whitmire, Moses

Wright, W S Little, Joseph

Roberts, J D Martin, Augustus

EXPELLED.

Scott, J H.

(Appealed to M W G D.) DIED.

Smith, Mathias

Hibler,

Mitchell, J W.

CHAPMAN LODGE, No. O;'}. Las Vegas,

SUD

Miguel Counly, Ne'" Mexico.

DATE OF CIlAKTER-]VNE 2, IS66; ,\.

STATED

I'4EET1~GS,

L. SS66.

THIRD SATl:RDAY OF EACH MO:STU

OFFICERS.

J D Ousterhout, Master. B C Cutler, Senior Wm,dm. G W Stebbins, Junior Warde/i. A Dittellhoefer, Treasurer.

E Rosenwald, Secretary. P L Strauss, ::iellior Defleo/I. E Homburger, Juntor DeacolI. J 0 :::5tines, Tyle)', RAISED,

Dufort, E Hamburger, E Longmuir, I Shout, I H

Dunn, Richard Ilfeld, C Mc:VIastcrs, I Richardson, G H.

Hahn, C A Jeffers, Samuel Schurlein, IsidOl'

APPENDIX.

1868.J

201

ADMITTED.

Corkins, I W Jennings, C T Rosenwald, E

Cutler, B C McCarty, M Strauss, P L,

Fritz, Emil Shoemaker, C F

Fuller, G M Strauss, P L.

Dittenhoefer, B Mumford, H

DIMlTTED.

Pearson, L F

DIED.

James, Thomas, F C.

ST. ANDREW'S LODGE, No. 96. Shelbyville, Shelby Co. DATE OF ClIARTER-J&jS.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY 0:-; OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MOlSTH.

OFFICERS.

A J Hilton, Senior Deacon. Frank Hollyman, 7um'or Deacon. R J Taylor, Sem'or Steward. ,V A Hughes, 7u,,'-or Steward. S P Engles, TrIer.

John Nesbit, Alaster. A G Priest, Se"ior JVarde". C ,V Vannort, 7u",'or Warde". William Gooch, Treasurer. C 11'1 Shackeltord, Secretat'y.

AD~nTTED.

Adkisson, J W. DlMITTED.

Hilton, A J

Cross, H C

Clagget, N

DIED.

Rolf, Peter

White,

J c.

zoz

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

BE'I'HA.NY LODGE. No. 97.

Bethany. Harrison Co. DATE OF CUARTER-MAY 25,

'854.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Wm G Lewis, Ma.â&#x20AC;˘ter. T B Sherer, Sellior Warden. J C Howell, 'Julllor Warden. Lewis Hefner, Treasurer. John Slinger, Secretary.

J Heaston, Senior Deacoll.

J A Brewer, 'Junior Deacon. M K Howell, Senior Steward. S C Miller, 'Junior Steward. G \Y Newman, Tyler.

RAISED.

Sharp, Eli.

Webb, Joseph AD~flTTED.

~eedles,

Coffman, D S \Yalker, Jackson,

Gates, A E

DI:'IITTED.

Brady, Isaac Ragan, James M Flint, Wm F Githens, Henry Dillon, Thomas J Hodgins, Wm

Coffey, Fielding Harold, Daniel C Foster, 'Vm T Armstrong, John Taylor, Thomas J Prater, WII1 J DIED.

Lotz, John P. REI :\STA TED.

Phillebaum, John H.

Davis, George R Reynolds, J G Flint, G W Flint, Thomas J Wilds, Felix Webb, Joseph.

1868.]

APPENDIX.

2째3

WEBSTER LODGE, No. 98.

Marshfield, Webster Co. DATE OF CHARTER - MA Y 28. 1SSS. STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MOlSTH.

OFFICERS.

isaac D Johnson, Master. James L Rush, Se1lior Warden. C H Turner, 'Junior Warden. Noah H Hampton, Treasurer.

John Bollinger, Secretary. John M Davis, Seuior Deacoh. N M Callaway, 'Junior Deacon. Dutton L Graham, Tyler. RAISED.

Young, Jesse

Kendrick, Joseph Evans, Freeman.

Smittle, Joseph

DIMITTED.

Slavis, James H Jamison, David M Graves, P J Shook, Abram Warden, Joseph Latimer, Samuel J

McBride, William F Warden, John Rice, John Jamison, William F Marlin, Spencer Gourley, David G Day, Edward.

Burford, Hugh L Drumheler, J T McAlpin, J H Marlin, William Jamison, John R Haymes, John E

.191'.1'. VERNON LODGE. No. 09.

Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co. DATE OF CUARTER-OCTOBER 19,

]867.

STATED MEETINGS, ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Daniel Biddlecome, Ma.~ter. Henry George, Senior Warden. \Vm E Wright, 'Jlluior Wardeu. Loren K Wright. Treasllrer.

Wyatt Harris, .f;ecrelary. William W Whal~y, Senior Deacoll. Saml E Roberts, 'Jllnior Deacou. Edward Ragain, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

2°4

RAISED.

Allen, John D Moore, James M

Whaley, W W

Wright, L K Spilman, N C. ADMITTED.

Sloan, Daniel Porterfield, I L Miller, Allen Carter, J H

Garrison, 'Vm D Gibbs, Norman Atkinson, J P

Miller, Jesse F McCormack, J J Lambeth, Josiah B Mayhew, Samuel.

tJANTON LODGE. No. 100.

Canton, Lewis Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY II,

D •• &jS.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Robert L Agee, Master. Jas M Sutton, Secretary. Samuel B Gibson, Senior Warden. John Hawkins, Senior Deacon. Peter F Murphy, 'Yuuior TVarden. David L Winton, J'mior Deacon. Thos L Durkee, Treasurer. William Downs, Tyler.

RAISED.

Winton, D L Johnson, H

Murphy, J L Downs, W.

Sutton,

ADMITTED.

Combs, Jas L. DIMITTED.

Carman, J C Whitwell, R

Craft, E Chappell, M L.

Dowell, H

DIED.

Kendrick, Thos

Starkweather, As:!.

1868.J

APPENDIX.

2°5

EASTON LODGE, NO. tOt. Easlon, Buchanan Co. DATE OF CHARTER -

MAY

zS.

1858.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James A Gib~on. Smio,' Deacon. James H Kerns, Junior Deacon. J ohn ~flLtthews, ....mio,· Stewal·d. J H MlIlson (dirnitted), Jun. StWHU·rl. William M Vassar, T,yler.

John L I:ltonemlln, Master. W F Forbis, Smior lVa,·dell. :Monroe Boyer, Junior Wardell. Elijah McCrary, Treasure,'. C W Benight, Secretary.

RAISED.

Rose, Emsley

Crockel, William T Simes, Daniel G.

Davis, Ash

ADMITTED.

Dusky, Robert. DIM ITT ED.

Kerns, James H Campbell, fohn Matson, J HH

Mills, J R Smith, R E.

SUSPENDED.

'Valker, W H. REINSTATED.

McCulloch, J L

Westbrook, John

Birt, Ezra.

BLOOMINGTON LODGE, No. t02. Bloomington, I'lacon Co. DATE OF CItARTER-~{AY lOt

lS~9.

STATED MEETIXGS, FRIDAY 0:-1 OR BEFORE FULL MOON, AT 10 O'CLOCK A.M.

OFFICERS.

Philip Trammel, Master. 'Vm Salyer, 8enior Warden. Jas D Holderbey, J'mior Warden. John McDuffee, Treasnrer. Joseph Belcher, Secretary.

John Salyer, .'enior Deacon. Columbus Taylor, Junior Deaco". Isaac Goodding, Senior Steward. Wm A \Vilks, Junior Stc.vard. R A Osborn, Tyler,

206

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Chitwood, Wm C Marmaduke, T S Thurman, J W

Winn, GW Biswell, Y J.

ADMITTED.

Coulter, A H

Herrin, J L Bulman, W P C.

Herrin, Jesse Rains, R R

DIMITTED.

Smith, Wm P White, Jesse Tate, Y

Wingate, Thos Barren, A Lyda, Jas S.

Burton, Bunyan Sears, B M Lyda, GA

'VEST VIEW LODGE, No. 103. I'Illlen~'llle, Cape

DATE

Girardeau Count)'.

OF CUARTER-Jt.::-JE 2,

D. 1365;

SM.

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY OF, OR AFTER, EVERY FULL MOO;<;.

OFFICERS.

John J Miller, Master. John Wnller, Senior Warden. Wm L Turner, Junior Warden. Levi Welty, Trefls1t1'er.

David R. Cowan, ,~ecretary. Andrew Miller, Senior Dear-on. Benjnmin F Lanpher, Junior Deaco'l. Chnrlcs M Turner, Tyler. RAISED.

Delllnger, John F

Calh-ert, S A

Dickman, Frederick.

ADMITTED.

Ritchey, Stephen A

Whybark, L E Lankester, S B. DDlITTED.

Snider, Robert 1\1 Whybark, L E Lorrence, T B

Grace, Da\'id L Whybark, S Dickman, Frededck

Talley, Wm C Stephens, Joseph B Hubbard, Dr E.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

2掳7

HEROINE LODGE. No. 104.

Kansas City, Jackson County. DATE OF CHAnTER-MAY lO,

1849-

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

George W Tindall, Master. A B Sloan, Senior Wm路den. P Burns, Junior Warden. H Ganz, Treasurer.

E B Cravens. Secl-drtry_ A M .J one@, S'enior Deacon. H Rosenthall, Juniur Deacon. Thomas J Wolf, Tyle;-.

RAISED.

Plant, Isaac

Lambader, William Hovleman, H T.

Feaman, WH

ADMITTED.

Leopold, H W Tobener, \Villiam Slavens. L C Harcourt. D E GritliJ:, John R Han-ison, Thomas S

Moore, W S Ricketts, William C Babbett, J P Ralls, S S Hough, W Teegarden, James M.

Newsoll, A B Kearney, Charles E Warner, \Villiam Holden, H M Rose, B R

DlMITTED.

Adams, Robert Tyrrill, \V W Gross, F C Stevens, R G Lambader, \V Ward, J M

Richardson, Jonathan Doors, ] \V Clark, WD Caples, L W McKenzie, J E Carpenter, C A. DIED.

Sin'pson, A \V.

Esslinger, F Houk, S Vincent, Char:es H Grover, DAN Tobener, \V

208

[Oct.

APPENDIX. KIRKSVJLLE LODGE, No. to;';. Kirksville, lldnir Co. DATE 0." CUAI{TEK-l'lAY,

JS64.

STATED MEETINGS, TUESDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MOXTlI.

OFFICERS.

David Baird, Sellioy Deacoll. W T Baird. Master. Joseph Baum, Jr., Scm'or 1Vardell, Silas K Holloway, ':Jullioy Deacon. James C Smith, ':Junior Wardell. John T Smith, SCllior Steward. Francis M Brown, TreaslIro'. David L Conner, ':Jlmior Stev.'ard, John L Porter, Secretary. John D Stephens, Tyler. RAISED.

Barnhart, Jas A, AD:\flTTED.

Drowning, G W Greenwood, Jas M Morris, John W Campbell, Allen. Browor, R H D1MITTED.

Musick, L S

Lee,] W.

SUSPENDED.

REINSTATED.

Link, Louis W.

"Voods, A L.

lUACON LODHE, No. t08. lUatlou City, lUatlou CounU'. DATE OF CUAHTI::It-MAY 2~, lS5$.

STATED MEETI';GS, THURSDAY ON OR BEFORE Fl'LL MOON EACH MONTH.

OFFICEHS.

J M Wilson, Master. Thomas BW'os, Senio,' !V'l"den, R B Rubey, Jrmior IJ'm路den. J B Melone, Treasurer. A L Knight, Secreta)'!!.

J G Howe, Senio,' Deacon. J :\1 Fl1l'ris, Junior Deacon. T J Tr~w. Senior' Steward. Alex \lilsted, Jlllliol' Stewa. d. S E Fox, 'lyler.

APPENDIX.

I868.J

209

RAISED.

Purdom, H McGindley, A N Reynolds, J F

Henderson, R N Turk, D K Farrar, W H.

Norvell,J A Knowles, A

ADMITTED.

Berry, WW Babcock, Chas

Heubach, Geo Rubey, 8 C.

Howe,JD

DIMITTED.

Dunham,] McAfee, D Abrams, H

Moody, D, Jr 810an, R H Coomb, H.

Crook,J B Kimmel,JB

GOLDEN SqUARE LODGE, No. 107. Westport JackSOD CODDty. DATE OF CIIARTER-MAY 10, 1849-

STATED MEETINGS, EVERY FRID....Y ON, OR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING, THE NEW AND THE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Henry F Hereford, Maattr. Solomon Houck, Senior Warden. John Smith, Junior Warden. George W Briant.. Treasurer. Edward W Dill, Secretary.

Robert Adams, Senior Deacon. Frank Thomas, Junior Deacon. J C Morris, Senior Steward. George W Briant, Junior Steward. Jacob Endres, Tyltr. RAISED.

Swartzell, John T Endres, John

Ferrell, E F Briant, George W Moore. John W.

Dodson, James M Lehman, John

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

210

ADMITTED.

Dill, Edward W Barr, William H Smith, John Morris, John C Ripatoe, 0 H P James, W F Bartleson, John T West, Edward

Houck, Solomon Bernard, Joab Esslinger, Fred Harrigan, James Kreeger, Jacob Giddings, George H Palmer, Henry D Flournoy, Roland Adams, Josiah D.

Turner, Jesse McCormack, Jl'hn F Price, Ed Tate, David Mitchell, William B Gill, Marcus Long, John Jones, John P

DIMITTED.

DaYenport, I S Hazlett, Thomas

SwaJne, Alfred Mitchell, William B

Simpson, George E King, Jesse.

A.ZTEC LODGE, No. 108.

Lae Cruc:ee, DOD. A._ Co., NeW' Mexlc:o. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19,

SS/Yl.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE EACH MONTH.

SECO~D

MONDAY

OFFICERS.

George E Dlake, Master. Thomas B Catron, Secretary. Rockwood H Blake, Senior Warden. John E Beers, Sem路or Deacon. 'Vm R McCormick, :Ju'lior Warden. Francis Blake, :Junior Deacon. Pinkney R Tully, Treasurer. Christian Duper, Tyler. RAISEr:.

Lesinsky, Henry DIMITTED.

Bateman, James A.

Davis, Benj E. DIED.

Mastin, Virgil A, F C,

1868.]

APPENDIX.

2II

l'IIONTEZ1JltIA. LODGE. No. 109. Santa Fe, Santa Fe County. NeW" ltIe:ld.co. DATIt OF CUARTItR-MAY 8,

A. D.

1851;

L.5851.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

George T Beall, Ma,ter. David J Miller, Secretary. Cyrus H DeForrest, Senior Warden. Samuel B Wheelock, &nior Deacon. J Cooper McKee, Junior Warden. Matthias Coffman, Tykr. D Berllard Koch, Treaaurer. RAISED.

Connelly, Peter.

Bergmann, Edward H ADMITTED.

Coffman, Matthias

Pratt, John

Wheelock, John E Fritz, Emil.

Carleton, James H Ilfeld, Herman

Ovenshine, Samuel Gershaus, Charles Connelly, Peter.

DIMITTED.

Mumford, Harry Charles, John

DIED.

Roberts, Thos L, E.'. A. â&#x20AC;˘ .

Carson, Christopher.

REINSTATED.

Manderficld, W H (by action of Grand 0).

1IIA.RC1JS LODGE, l'Io. 110. Frederlekto"'WU, ltIad"on County. DATE OF CUARTER-:llAY

STATED MEETINGS,

:19,

1862.

aDAY NEXT DEFORE THE FULL MOOX.

OFFICERS.

Benj F Reynolds, Master. James Anthony, Senior Warden. Wm Nifong, :fulIl'or Warden. James W Hill, Treasurer.

L J Villars, Secretary. N Johnson, Scm'or Dcacon. M P Graham, :funior Deacon.

James A Kennedy, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

212

[Oct.

RAISED.

Vickorj", H H

Newberrj", Wm. ADMITTED.

Loyd,Jos

Allen, D. DIMITTED.

Dalton, E J Youngblood, J M

Belcher, W W Goings, Thos Short, J.

O'Bannon, J B Yancey,]

TRENTON LODGE, No. 111. Trenton, Grundy Co. STATED MEETlNGS, FIRST AND THlRD THURSDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Byron Markert, Master. Lafayette B Walker, Senior Wal'den. Wm T Wisdom, Junior Warden. John L Shipley, Treasurer.

A H Burkeholder, Secretary. Wm H lrlcGrath, Senior Deacon. Charles Collier, Junior Deacon. Jacob Helwick, Tyler.

RAISED.

Debolt, Rezin A

Shipley, John L. ADMITTED.

Ridgway, NM Hening, Noah McGrath, Wm H

Cooper, Jas B Schrader, Wm P Mason, Elijah L. DIMITTED.

Terrill, James.

Helwick, Jacob Foulks, John H

APPENDIX.

1868.]

21 3

GRA.HAM LODGE, No. lit.

Grabam, Noda",aT Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY ON OR NEXT BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John W Tate, Senior Dellcon. James A Palmer, Junior Deacon. Martin Palmer, &1Iio,' Steward. Gallant Rains, Junior Steward. Wm Critchfield, Tyler.

Thoa R Hedgepeth, Master. Joa Updegralf, Senior Wal'den. A J Lawson, Junior Warden. T L Marlin, Treasl,rer. N 8 Turrell, Secretary.

RAISED.

Snapp, Geo

Sewell, A D

Smith,John Groves, Hiram.

Davis, H A ADMITTED.

Brown, John

Henderson, J A Wood, Nimrod Lamasters, Benj Thayer, Edward

Nash,J M Proffitt, N M Hedgepeth, H H.

DIMITTED.

Henderson, James A.

PLATTSBURG LODGE, No. 113.

PlaUsburg. Cllnton Co. DATE OF CHARTER -

MAY 9, 1850'

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORB FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

John 0 Eaton, Master. T F Viglini, Bellior IVarden. Loyd Leach, Junior Warden. George Funkhouser, Treasurer.

H S Force, Secretary. Robert Scarce, Senior Deacon. A L Hartzell, Junior Deacon. R R Turner, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Fisher, G L

Scarce, Robert Anderson, R G.

Weakly, WT

DIMITTED.

White, GH

Fisher, George L Graves, S S.

Vaughn, J J

REINSTATED.

Woodward, J H.

TWILIGHT LODGE, No. 114..

Columbia. Boone Co. DATE OF CIIARTER-OCTOBER 19> 186';.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

F D Evans, MasUr. Wellington Maupin, Senior Warden. Eugene W Herndon, Junior Warden. Irvine 0 Hockaday, Treasurer. Thilo Fyfer, Seeretary.

John C Conley, Senior Deacim. Robert J Boothe, Junior Deac07l. D D Berry, Senior Steward. E Hamlin Peck, Junior Steward. Jaa H Thornton, Tyler.

RAISED.

Keene, He Loil:us, Thos M

Bateman, M M Keene, R L, Jr

Thornton, J H Robinson, Jehu McBride, PH

Frazier, Wm A Tuttle, G S Sharp, Lewis Gray. Ashby.

Whittle, Thos Kurtz, D WB.

ADMITTED.

Nichols, James B Lane, Wm A Gray, H P

APPENDIX.

1868.]

PITTS~'ILLE LODGE,

No. UO.

Pitt8vllle, .J ohnson

(:0.

DATE OF CIJARTER-OCTOUER

'9, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING OF OR BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

T B Murray, Secretary. S Bidison, Senior Deacon. A T Lea.ch, Junior Deacon. I B Miller, Tyler.

B F Dobyns, Master. W T Herndon, Senior Warden. R G S Burks, Junior Wardell. W H Violett, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Shore, F M Dean, TW Lee, WI

Murray, Tom B Phillips, B E

Weide, John Longacre, J K \Vashburn, r. ADMITTED.

South,] R

Hobbs, Solomon, DI:I<lITTED.

Stearns, Daniel

Littrell,] C

Yankee, Jacob.

DA ~'IESS LODGE, No. tl6. Gallatin, Davies. Co. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Robert L Dodge, Mastel'. Pines R Dunn, Seniol' Warden. John M Crave~s, Junior Wardcn. John Whitt, T,'casltrer.

James L Davis, Secretary. Charles A Shaw, Seniol' Deacol1. Jnmes H Vance, Junior Deacon. Willia.m Hamilton, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

ZI6

RAISED.

Bowen, John T Shaw, Charles A Sweany, Andrew M Sankey, Homer Yates, Howard L

Mussellman, Amos Gilliland, Chris C Dunn, James T.

ADMITTED.

Emory, David

Crain, Thomas O. DIMITTED.

Estes, Francis M

Nelson, John S.

VERSA.ILLE8 LODGE, No. 117.

VenaUlea, l'IIorga. Co. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Matthew C White, Master. George W Painter, Senior Warlkn. Francis S Bradbury, Junior Warden. William C Beed, 'l'reaBurer. John H Stover, Secretary.

Horace M Jackson, Senior Deacon. J ames Calfee, Junior Deacon. James lJlifton. Senio'l' Steward. B~lford S Walker, Junior Steward. George A Blanchard, Tyler.

RAISED.

Blanchard, Geo A Rauschelback, F

Taylor, D P Pemberton, W Y

Bradbury, W H Collison, Wm.

ADMITTED.

Hunter, Wm Saunders, Edwarti Brown, James M Yates,Jos R Williams, 0 A lnge, James L Berkstresser, Wm. Popplewell, G DIMITTED.

Lumpkin,J A

Jefferson, Thos DIED.

Reed, Louis M.

Augland, B F.

1868.]

APPENDIX. KINGSTON LODGE. No. 118.

KlD... ton, Cal.well Ce. DATE OF CHARTER-Oc'rODKa

'9. 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY ON OR PRECEDING FULL MOON IN EACH lIIOXTH.

OFFICERS.

T D ClarksoD, MlUter. Lemuel Dunn, Se,lior Warden.

Iiaac Merchant, Junior Warden. James L Rhee., Treasurer.

Anson B Mills, Secretary. J obn D S Cook, Senior Deacon. Wm A Northup, Jutlior Deacon. A S Gray, Tyler. RAISED.

Levy, Marx. ADMITTED.

Allee, Jacob Thompson, R R

Butts, Samuel J Tingey, William.

James, M L

DIlIIlTTED.

Lankford, Elias Orr, James S

Thomas, FA Tennell, Lester Riee,A W Bowen, L W (E A) O'Conner, John (E A).

DE SOTO LODGE, No. 119. De Soto, Jeffenon Co. DATE 0" CHAltTEa-OCToBER

19. A. L, 5867.

STATED ME&TINGS, SATURDAY ON, OR NEAREST PRECEDING, FULL MOON IN EACU MO:STU.

OFFICERS.

W B: Hotchki8$, ]tfa,ter. J R 'VlIlker, Senior Warden. C Gorham, Junior Wat'de,l. J P Cape, Trea,urer.

S B Rowo, Secretary. J C Brnnt, SCIlior Deacon. G G Ackerson. Juniol' De"on. S Frazier, T!/ler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

218

RAISED.

Cohen, Louis

Schuster, Herman E

Hamel, John C.

ADMITTED.

Berkle.r, Hugh.

COlnPASS LODGE, No. 120.

Parkville, Platte Co. DATE OJ.' CnART拢R-MAY 10, ]850; RESTOKED-OCTODER 21,

tsrJ1.

STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY EVENING OF OR BEFORE FULL MOO~, AND TWO WEEKS THEREAFTER EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Franklin B Moore, Master. Frederic Kshm, Senior Warde'" Wm J Bemis, Junior Warden. John W Ringo, Treasurer.

Francis M McDonald, Se~etary. Jonathan L Hamlet, Senior Deacon. John ~[ Davidson, Junior Deacon. Geo W Pattel'llOn, Tyler. RAISED.

Reynolds, Geo W

Kum, Daniel Ray, Thos H.

Childs, Jas H

AD~IITTED.

Bemis, Wm J Davidson, John M McDonald, F M Seber, Alex J Wood, Richard P.

ERWIN LODGE, No. 121. 8&. Louis.

STATED MEETINGS. SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS IN EVERY l\IONTH.

OFFICERS.

Emil Gessler, Master. Otto D'Amour, Senior Warden. R Follenius, Junior Warden. William Ziock, TrC'lsurer. Herman MoreU, Secl~tary.

William Reutz, Senior Deacon. Martin J Weyand, Junior Deacon. Ford Fuchs, Senior Stewa/路d. Jacob Boshold, Junior Steward. Philip Lang, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

21 9

RAISED.

Hirt, Wm Block, F

Lambey, P Dauernheim, - -

Streit, F Marquardt - -

ADMITTED.

EXPELLED.

Bauer, Z.

Loeffler, F. DIED.

Scharman, Goo

Helmich, Jul

Thieman, Ernst.

DOVER LODGE, llro. 122.

DOTer, Lafayette Co. DATa OF CHART&R-MAY 10, 1850.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Peter B La Berten, Master. Richard C Barley, Senior Warden. F C Vivion, Junior Warden. John E Boyer, Trea8urer.

Robert T KOOnt7., Secretary. Thoma8 A Webb, Senior Deacon. William D Chandler, Junior Deacon. William E McDougal, Tykr.

RAISED.

Belt, M L. ADMITTED.

Russell, J G

McGee, F J Belt, M L.

Chandler, William D

DIMITTED.

'Varren, S W

Winn,TB Chambers, P H.

Upton, John G

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

,320

HERDANN LODGE. No. 123. HermaDD. GaseoDade COUDt,..

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND TUESDAY IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

C D Eitzen, Master. Joseph Kessler, Senior Warden. Silas Hall, Junior Warden. Ernst Krech, Treasu,'er.

Joseph Doyon, Secretary. J Y Levengood, Senior Deacon. James Stewart. Junior Deacon. Jacob Rommel, Tyler. RAISED.

Mousehund, George. ADMITTED.

Price, Lemuel.

Stewart. James DIMITTED.

Sullivan, Timothy

Miller, William.

Smith, James

DARDENNE LODGE. No. 12•• ()oUlevllle, St. Cbarles Co. DATE OF CHARTER -

STATED

MEItTI~GS.

NOVE:\lllEK 19.

1861_

SATURDAY PRECEDING FULL MOON IN E ....CH MO!;TlI.

OFFICERS.

John C Edwards, Master. William 0 Williams. Senior Warden. John M Keithly, JUliior Warden. Darius Heald, Treasurer. David Shultz, Sec,"eta,'y.

Obed Holtsclaw, Senior Deacon. Jllcob Kc:thly. Junior Deacon. Samuel Keithly, ,"'enior Steward. J olm G Miller. Junior Steward. John W Royall, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

221

RAISED.

Shultz, David Keithly, Marvin Jones, E A

Ward, George W Hofman, George W Couchman, \V B

Gill, B T Cottle, Ora Keithly, Daniel G Rottaken, H H.

AD)IITTED.

D1MITTED.

Keithly, Samuel.

Couchman, W B.

GENTRTVILLE LODGE, No. 123.

Gentryville, Gentry Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 10,

,Sso.

SCATED MEETINGS, THIRD SATL"RDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Ahira Manring, Master. Hugh Stevenson, Senior Warden. George W Crawford, Junior Wa1'den. John W:\lcConkey, Treasurel路.

F W Johnson, Secretary. Theodore Lowe, Senior Deacon. John K Carter, Junior Deacon. Wm M Barnett, Tylel路.

HAISED.

Weldon, WG Tucker A L

Williams, R F Sherrod, James.

Handy,J M

AD)IITTED.

Pigg, Harrison

Elam, W l\[ Mathews, \V H.

Cranor, M

DHIITTED.

Patton, T J Cranor, M

Lunsford, Lewis Copeland, J 1\1 DIED.

Ste\'enson, A J.

Wi1liam~, S M Cranor, Harvey.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

222

SEA-MAN LODGE, No. 126.

MUan, Sullivan Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY:I8,

D. IS,5S;

A. L. 5853.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

R 1) Morrison, Master. Wm H Oraig, Senior Warden. Wm H Emberton, Junior Warden. W m H W lltson, Treasurer. J obn Q Boner, S~etar!l'

John J DiJlingllr, Senior Deacon. James W Beck, Junior Deacon. W W Davis, Senior Steward. Henry Boner, Junior Steward. J P Couch, Tyler.

RAISED.

Morris, John Warren, H C

Vanye, Enoch W

Jackson, Branson, Carlisle, Elmore. ADMITTED.

Lawrence, Wm

Collier, C M.

Hinkley, D L DIMITTED.

Jones, Nathaniel.

Morrison, Wm B

A-TRENS LODGE. No. 127.

AlbanT. Gentry Co. DATE 01' CUARTER-MAY

1851.

OFFICERS.

G 'V Stapleton, ]lEa.,ter. L H Peery, Senior 1Varden. C F Spessard, Junior Warden. John A Hundley, Trea.,ur". S 'V Clark, Secretary.

E L Peery, Senior Deacon. Frank Barkley, Junior Deacon. John A Stuart, Senior Steward. C B Hinkley, Ju"ior Steward. A B Smith, Tyler.

[868.J

APPENDIX. RA[SED.

Barkle)', John W Holloway, N A

Cunningham, M Millen, M L Wood,Joel.

Goodwin, Chas U S Parker, S W

ADlIIITTED.

Glenn, Thomas B

Lunsford, Lewis Steward, John S.

Roe,J W

DlMITTED.

Demott,J B l\IcEh'aine, Wm Ross, William

Duncan, Frederick Nelson, Joseph R Rolin, Thompson

Fannin, John A Pyle, Vincent Wheeler, W J.

SUSPENDED.

Faulkner, 0 P. DIED.

Coh'in, Samuel

LIVE

Cunningham, Marshal.

O_~K

LODGE, No. 128.

DATE OJ' CIIARTER-oCTOBER 19,

1S67.

ST.\TED )1EETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON Il'i BACH

MO~"TH.

OFFICERS.

C L Mayo, Master. A 1\1 Stearns, Senior JVarden. E H Hutcheson, 'Jum'or JVarden. \V S Patrick, Treasurer.

J T Mitchell, Secretary. F W Little, SUlior Deacon. H Bamberger, 'Junior Deacon. John Bricker, Tyler.

RAISED.

Stone. A

\Varren, T V Bayless, B H.

Hendricks, A D

LOct.

APPENDIX. ADMITTED.

Cobum,M H Short, J C Dorsett, W H Harper, ED Willmott, W R

Baum, J Kenedy, S L Dupu)', William Sanderson, H \V Hinchman, A Travis, A C.

Craycraft, W T Trunnell, E Bartlett, C L Cundiff, W H Graham, S L

DIMITTED.

Coburn, M H.

Horn, Jacob

•

DIED.

Lapsley, S D.

CONSTAIV'.I'INE LODGE, No. 129.

Charleston. l'Il••I.slppi ()o.

STATED MEETINGS, SATt'ltDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE TilE FULl. MOO:¥ IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Messer Ward, J.faster. A H Danforth, Senior Warden. J S Goodin, :Junior Warden. David Baker, Treasurer. J M Brown, Secretary.

L W Danforth, Senior Deacon. J W Lindsay, :Junior Deacon. B M Dukes, Sen:'or Steward. \Vm P Swank, :Junior Steward. G W Jackson, Tyler. RAISED.

Ho~an, E A Bryant,J 0 Davis,J G

Lindsay, J W Cummins, H T Andl, Grandville

Smizer, Jacob

Shelley, Wm L Howlett, Frank.

Fugate, Bird Clark,J N Fugate, Reuben.

ADMITTED.

Caswell, E

1868.]

APPENDIX. DIMITTED.

Ross, Robert C Keith, Samuel

Petrie, H L

Rosenburg, Lehman Scott, WPM.

EXPELLED.

SUSPENDED.

Diehl, Edwin P.

Golder, Solon D. DIED.

Kalfus, C C Davis, BJ

Brady, Morgan Davis, Joseph W

Russell, Geo D Anthony, Rev M R.

WEST PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 130.

(llarkton, Dunklin (lounty. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

:08, A.

D. 1858.

STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

M V Baird, Secretary. John A Hogue, Senior Deacon. E S Montgomer}, 7u"z'or Deacon. John Timberman, Tyler.

Bennett Marshall, Master. W C Rayburn, Senior Warden. J P Taylor, 7"n;or Warden. C N Lasley, Treasurer.

RAISED.

McCarrol, J B Marshall, Jesse H

Timberman, Math Knox, David Going, S B.

Rayburn, M Reeves,] T

ADMITTED.

McKnight, D M.

McKnight, J H DIMITTED.

Rice, David

Carter, R.

Litte,J N SUSPENDED.

Muse,]M. DIED.

Montgomery, C A

Timberman, Samuel.

226

[Oct.

APPEXDIX. POTOSI LODGE, No. 131.

Potosi, Washington County. DATE OF CIIARTER-MAY, 18S1.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF, OR PRECEDING, EVERY FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

E B Smith, Master. C D Smith, Sel,ior Wardell. Benj Davidson, :Tttnior Wardel'. J \V Nedwideck, Treasllrer. W M Settle, Secretary.

James A Shields, Senior Deacon. \V D Smith, :Tunior Deacoll. A D Glore, Senior Steward. Valentine Weber, :Tum'or Steward. J T Perry, Tyler.

RAISED.

Godat, E Shields, J

Corum, Jesse Day, GD Smith, W D.

Hudspeth, E Smith, AT

ADMITTED.

Clark, George B Lee, William Van Alen, G J

Davis A Homsey, \V D.

DIMITTED.

Beckett, Thomas H. SUSPENDED.

Homsey, John

Perryman, DE. REINSTATED.

Beckett, Thomas H

Homsey, John.

FAR"IING'J'ON I,ODGE, No. 132.

Farnllng.on, St. Francois ConntT. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

10,

A. L. 5857.

STATED MEETINGS, SATliRD....Y BEFORE OR OF FULL MOON IN EACH

MO~TH.

OFFICERS.

Zebulon 1\Iurphy, Master. Aaron P Turley, Sellior TVardell. John Hunter, 'Y1mior JVardel'. Ezekiel Kinchloe, Treasurer. RAISED.

Sleeth,

lIe~ekiah.

Araunah Parkhurst, Secretary. Joseph J Brady, Senior Deacoll. James McDaniel, :T/lllior Deacoll. Decatur R Bess, Tyler. HEIXSTATED.

Doughty, M 1\1.

APPENDIX.

186S.J

STA.R OF THE WEST LODGE. No. 133.

Ironton. Iron Connty. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

39?

1862.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

B Shepherd, Master. L Thomasson, Sem'or Warden. William Ake, 'Junior Warden. A W Holloman, Treastlrer.

jacob TAke, Secretary. Dewitt Harvey, Senior Deacon. W F Mitchell, 'Ju1lior Deacon. Jal:ob Grandhomme, Tyler.

RAISED.

Lain, Isaac Berryman, Thos N

Huff, WmD Smith, Chas A

Missimer, Wm H Sutton, Leonard.

ADMITTED.

Ferguson, J R.

DIMITTED.

Fleming, Wm

Herbert, Thos Harris, Z J.

Huff, Wm

SUSPENDED.

Lee, Giles

While, William,

Boatright, William.

DIED.

Miller, S W. REINSTATED.

Huff, William

Harris, Z

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

228

PLE&8ANT MOUNT LODGE, No. 134. Pie_ant Mount, Miller Co. DATE OF CHARTB:R-MAY 30, 1860.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY AFTER EACH FULL MOON, EXCEPT WHEN THE MOON FULLS ON SATURDAY, THEN ON THAT DAY.

OFFICERS.

E G Miller, Master. W M Lumpkin, Sen"or Warden. W G Clark, ".1unior Warden. R M Hargett, Treasurer. J !If Ulmon, Secretary.

James Johnston, Senior Deacon. J ames Etter, ".1ulII路or Deacoll. Daniel Etter, Senlor Steward. P S Miller, ".1lmior Steward. F M Swanson, Tyler. RAISED.

Burlingame, H S. ADMITTED.

Moon, Isaac S.

Ulmon,JM

W AHRENSDUltG LODGE, No. t3l>. Warrensburg, Johnson Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OcrOB拢R 19, 1867.

STATKD MEETINGS, TUESDAY NIGHT, ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON, AND TWO WEEKS THEREAFTER.

OFFICERS.

Henry Neill, Master. 101 M Gladdish, Senior Warden. A H Gilkeson, ".1unior Wardell. James Robie, Treasurer.

E A Blodgett, Secretary. J A Purinton, Sew'or Deacon. J M Bosaker, ".1ll1tior Deacoll. S K Farr, Tyler. RAISED.

Boon, S C Six,AD

Nickison, E A Hyatt, WW Fitch, A C.

Miller, Geo ,V ShLdd, Warren

APPENDIX.

186S.]

ADMITTED.

Trego, E 0 Harrison, H Wagoner, F X.

Davis, WG Sterns, Daniel Urie, David

Elliott, G N Williams, Thos N Baldwin, R

DIMITTED.

Morrow, C C Brown, John Hyatt, S W

Eppright, Geo Harrison, A J Sterns, Daniel.

Graham,J J Boon, S C

PUfENIX LODGE. No. 138.

Bowling GreeD, Pike County. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 9, 1851.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ONOR BEFORJl: FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James W Campbell, Jr., Master. Prosper P Parker, Senior Warden. Thomas RCj'nolds, 'Jlllzior Warden. Patrick Lyons, Treasurer. William H Biggs, Secretary.

Henry S Smith, Senlor Deacotl. Henry C Campbell, JUnior Deacon. James M Sutton, Seuior Steward. Jacob C Spears, 'Ju,.lor Steward. J Z Jamison, Tyler.

RAISED.

Jamison, J Z Hendrick, B F

Hawkins, Enos Boyd, HM.

Campbell, H C

DIMITTED.

Smith, A John

Hardin, I A A. SUSPENDED.

McCormick, John. DIED.

Shew, D N

Luck, Thomas H.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

230

PRAIRIEVILLE LODGE, No. 137. Prairievllle, Pike Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 28, 1859.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR NEAREST THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J E Sampson, MaBter.

L E Mitchell, Senior Deacon. William H Long, Junior Deacon. G W Cohen, Senior Steward. H .F Jenson, Junior Steward. D W Allen, Tyler.

W R Ogden, Senior Warden. S B Richardson, Junior Warden. William Richardson, Treasurer. John R Powell, Secretary.

RAISED.

Fry, H

Long, R.

Fortune, H D ADMITTED.

Dawson, James L. DIMITTED.

Linn, A P

Hammond, Thomas J. DIED.

Allen, Daniel W.

LINCOLN LODGE. No. 138. Fillmore, AndreW" Co. DATE OF CHARTER-JUNE "

1866.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH, PRECEDING THE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

William D Hatten, Master. E W Jov, Senio,' Warden. F Knicerbacker, Junior Warden. Elijah Hurst, Treasurer. George T Bennett, Se~etary.

S L Groom, Senior Deacon. Richard Turner, Junior Deacon. Hamuel McOlaskey, Senior Steward. E Wickham, Junior Steward. Frank Thorp, Tyl/J1路.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

RAISED.

Fultz, Geo.

Avery, AA ADMITTED.

Shock, Milton E.

Jackson, A W DIMITTED.

Thayer, Edward.

Hall, John A

OREGON LODGE, No. 139. Oregon, Holt Co. DATE OF CHARTER-M.~Y 3',

1855.

STATED MERTINGS, FIRST MONDAY AND THIRD SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Charles David, Master. John C Vess, Senior Warden. E L Allen, '.JufU路or Warden. Daniel David, Treasurer.

Daniel Zook, Secretary. J S Keeves, Sentor Deacon. J G Cottrell, '.Junior Deacon. F S Rostock, Tyler. RAISED.

Cummins, DT Secrist, Thomas Catton, William

Allen, E L Shultz, Christian Dungan, T C.

Shultz, Calvin Marshall, W J Gunn, Eugen.

ADMITTED.

Williams, A E

Hibbard, G W

Hibbard, John.

DIMITTED.

Lee, Samuel Blair, Uriah Gunn, Eugen Shultz, Calvin

Meek, Eli Chisney, WE Markland, R D Secrist, Thomas

Meek, Berry Merritt, M D Smith, N II Marshall, W J.

SUSPENDED.

Jennings, C F

Buzick,J C

Iddings, I H

Vaughn, John A

Harmon, W A.

DIED.

Buckly, P II.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. PAPINVILLE LODGE, No. 1.0.

PaplDvUle.

BatM (lo.

DATE O~ CHARTER-MAY 38,1858; RzlUWBD-Ocr. aI, A. D. 1867. STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY ON OR BEFORE. FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Philip Zeal, Secretary. Frank M: Goodin, Senior Deacon. James F Goodin, Junior Deacon. Pleaaant Young, qyler.

Wm N Shaw, Master. J B Newberry, Senior Warden. A V Bradley, Junior Wa1'llen. Preston Denton, Treasurer.

1II1DDLEBURY LODGE. No. 141. Middle......,.. "ereer (lo. DATIL

CHARTER-MAY

31,

A. D. 1855; A. L.

SSss.

STATED MEETINGS, WJj;DNESDAY EVENING ON OR AFTER THE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Thomas Austin, Mruter. John B Wilson, Senior Wa1路den. A.bram Cox, Junior Wal'llen. Nimrod Vandevender, TrealJul'er.

(''hades E Minter, Secretary. Benj B Cornwell, Senior Deacon. William A Wilson, Junior Deacon. Casey H Cornwell, Tyler. RAISED.

Burris, William. DIMITTED.

Wilson, Thomas

Cumburt, Samuel. EXPELLED.

Wilkerson, John W.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

233

PLEA..A.NT GROVE LODGE, NO. 14'. OUervllle, Cooper Co. DATI:

CIIARTBR-MAY 3',

'SS~.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVE. ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Th08 J ~tarke, Masfer. Thos V Ella, Senior Warden. Richard T Ellis, Junior Warden. A L Zollinger, Pnasw路er.

B W Fer/tU80n, Sctwetary. Thos T Cranmer, Senior Deacon. David J Shy, Junior Deacon. J W Howell, Tyler. RAISED.

Ellis, ]as T Reed. AL

McGaughey, ]no E Steele, Wm T Clark, T B.

Layman, M

Roberts, Jag G

Allison, R

Hughes, Thos Combs,] C.

Reed, AM Ewing, WC

ADMITTED.

Hogan, Geo Hartt.

DIMITTED.

Cuh-er,

Charle~

IRONDA.LE LODGE, No. 143.

Irondale. Wasbiolrtoo County. DATE

CIIARTER-MAYo6, A. D.

'864;

A. L. 5864.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER FULL

MOO~

IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Blish" Aroold, Master. James H Stapp, Senior WUI路den. James DEaton, JUllior Wal路den. Andrew P Yeargain, Treasurer. RAISED.

Hobbs, William. DIMITTED.

Yeargain, James B.

James M Jamison, Seeretary. Will W Shaner, Senior Deacon. A B Martindale. Junior Deacon. W J Hobbs, Tyler. ADMITTED.

Proctor,

Jame~

DlEI1.

Halbrook, Olh'er E.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. MODERN LODGE, No. 14,4,.

Human.ville. Polk Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19,

A. D.

IS6S.

STATED MEETINGS, THURSDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

A F Renfrow, Master. l:) M Tinker, Senior Warden. J W Plumlee, Junior Warden. G H Smith, Treasurer.

L B Human, Secretary. J F French, Senior Deacon. P Richardson, Junior Deacon. G W Martin, Tyler. RAISED.

Yoast, F Frost, J

Renfrow, J J Swicegood, D

Martin, G W Ruyle, William.

ADMITTED.

Miles, S B

Green, John.

RISING STAR LODGE. No. 14,...

Ebenezer. Greene Co. DATE OF CHARTER- MAY

28, '858; A. L. 5858.

STATED MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY EVENING ON OR NEXT PRECEDJNG EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

"Wm. McVansant, Masiel·. T A Reed, Senior Warden. John EVRns, Junior Wa1·den.

•John M Ibll, Treasurer. M L Abernat,hy, Secretary.

James T Walker, Senior Deacon. C C Headlee, Junior Deacon. M L Bird, Senior Steward. L F Kyle, Junior Steward. Willis Perryman, 7yler. RAISED.

Payne, \V H "Refm~ed

to be installed.

Webster, D H.

1868.J

APPENDIX. ADMITTED.

Biggs, GeoJ

Tunnell,J W Huff, John G.

Jones, J A

DIMITTED.

Long, BJ Eppsl Wm B Pipkin, Wm Cecil,J W Cowden, N

Huff, J G Webster, D H Winsett,J M Hurd, James Reed, Geo C.

Huff, G W McVansant, Wm Cavin, W S Armstrong, A A DIED.

Gately, John W

Ragan, Samuel Patterson, John A.

Bryant, Wiley T

McGEE LODGE. No. 146. College lYIouDd, lYIacoD County. DATE OF CHARTER- JUNIt J,

,855.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH, AT TWO O'CLOCK, P. M.

OFFICERS.

Thomas W McCormick, Master. A .J Marshall. Senior Warden. Aaron Teter, Junior Warden. R M J Sharp, Treasurer. Jehu Teter, Secretary.

W B Martin, Senior Deacon. D A Whitlow, Junior Deacon. R T Gorham, Senior Steward. George W Phipps, Junior Steward. Calvin Kitchens, Tyler. RAISED.

Barnett, S D Banning, T F Jackson, J R Morrow, T L Phipps, G W Moody, G W Singleton, W D

Eagan, Hugh :Marsh all, :s B Singleton, J S Foster, Whitley.

ADMITTED.

Vaughn, J D

Dennis, H F

Miller, John J.

DIMITTED.

Breedlove, E N

Gipson, E S.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. CAS8 LODGE. No• • 4,'2'.

Harruon..-1Ue, Ca.. County. DATE OF CIIARTER-OCTOBER,

11367.

STATED MRETINGS, FIUDAY NIGHT ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON EACH MOXTH.

OFFICERS.

liloah M Givan. Master. FlemlngV Holloway, Seni01' Warden. W Oscar Clayton, Junior Wa~·den. Robert L Foster, Treasu,er.

Wm J Tenall, Secretary, David K Hall, Senior Den.con. John C Jackson, JlLnior Deacon. William Grimes, Tyler.

RAISED.

Sloan, C W McBride, Samuel

White, Joseph Fowler, Benjamin Glenn, W H

Moore, A B Payne, \Vm H Chaplin, Wm R Seiver, G W Bowdon, John F Hocker, James A

Moore, Ela Hoye, Henry Gaston,J 111: Wooleridge, J S Wright, G M Pierson, L F

Ford, WG Feeley, George W

ADMITTED.

Payne, George W Horney, PC Sheets, Samuel Hammond,J H Wilson, B S Walton, Geo S.

DIMITTED.

Agnew,J F.

YANCEY I,ODGE, No•• <is.

PineVille. McDonald

COUDt)',

DATE 0"- CIIARTER-JtiN~ I)

STATED MEETlJo;GS, WEDNESD.\Y

5855.

OR BEFORE FULL

MOO~

IN EACH

MO~TH.

OFFICERS.

Clark Wall nee, Ma"ler. James P Lamance, SeniQr Warden. Benjt\min Ross, Junior Warden. Alhert W Chenoweth, S'cretal'y. George W Woolsey, Senior Deacon.

John C Baber, JUliior Deacon.

'Vm B Noel, Senior StetIJa1·d. A C Clond, Junior Steward. Harris Brown, Tyler. Hezekiah Dobbs, Chaplain.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

237

RAISED.

Price, John. ADMITTED.

Caudill, Jacob

Jones, J K P

Brown, John W Cloud, A C. DIMITTED.

Thompson, L M Oliver, J G.

Duval, \Vm C Carroll, john Carter, McW DIED.

Stafrord, J S Moffatt, Kanada Caldwell, Robert R

Carroll, Samuel H Lauderdale, D T Williams, Benjamin

Cleveland, R F Lauderdale, F M Walker, Robert F Walker, Claudius B.

LEXINGTON LODGE, No. 149. LeXIUR'ton, Lafayette Co. DATE

CHART]'" -

JUNE

,855路

STATED MEETINGS, THIRD MONDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

G C Alexander, Master. } I C Boteler, Scm'or Wardefl. Benj Marshall, 'Junior Wardetl. CO Grimes, Treasu"er~ 13 R Ireland, Secretary.

) ) Mitchett, Scm'or Deaco/I. Joseph Oatman, 'JuJU'or Dcaco". \Viley)ennings, Scm'or Stev/flrd. Geo P Venab"!e, 'J1I1II"or Steward. Henry Flynt, Tyler. RAISED.

Royle, M F Carter, A Steele, W B Morton,) 8

Mitchell, Z) Buckner, J R Alexander, A F 8t Clair,)H Slaughter, A.

Davidson, W R Roberts,J H Vaughan,) M Easter, E

,\D~IITTED.

Dulin, E 8

Allen, E.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. DIMITTED.

Henderson, R M

Southern, J N

Littlejohn, R T.

DIED.

Hall T B

Jameson, Thomas.

BERltllNG LODGE, No. 150.

Halleck P.O., Buchanan County. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT OF, OR FIRST AFTER, EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

William Willis, Master. James A Day, Senior Warden. John Galbreath, Junior Warden. Newton Cowan, Treasurer. James E Weller, Secretary.

T H Harper, Senior Deacon. John T Chesnut, JU11l'or Deacon. Losson Rogers, Senior Steward. E Y Kirkman, JUJZior Steward. Henry Hampton, Tyler. RAISED.

Call,

Aldeman, C A

Highsmith, H W.

ADMITTED.

Yates, Jeptha Harper, T H Day, J A

Judah, Samuel Chesnut, J T Lucas, 0 H P Bayliss, T R.

Mays, SM Troutman, J H Davis, A

DIMITTED.

Chesnut, Charles Browning, B F Bridges, Jesse

Crouch, Levi Catlett, B F Read, A E. EXPELLED.

Davidson, E S.

Dean, Isaac Meadows, J \V

APPENDIX.

1863.]

239

MILTON LODGE, No. 101.

Milton, Randolpb Co. DATE 01' CHARTER-MAY

:16,1865.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

E M Holliway, Senior Deacon. E W Bentley, :lunior Deacon. Martin Featherston, SClZior Steward. \VilIiam Meal, :lufu'or Steward. Henry Harison, Tyler.

A ] Featherston, Master. Eli Owen, Senior Wardefl. \Vm E Black, :luftior JVardefl. Archy Cruse, Treas"rer. Adam Given, Secreta"y.

RAISED.

Black, WE Crewson, Joseph Rich, Blucher.

Cambell, Rice Halliburton, W T

Bentley, E W Zahn, John

ADMITTED.

Ashert, James. DI:IfITTED.

Eads, L M

Cochran, William.

BLOOMFIELD LODGE. No. lli3.

Bloomfield. Stoddard Co. DATE OF CnARTI<R-MAY

.8, [859; A L. 5859.

STATED MEETINGS. FIRST SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Allison E Carter, Master. Reuben P Owen, Senior WaI-d"n. Elijnh 'Walker, Juni01' Warden. WiJliarn P KilO::, Treasurer. Robert M Ft'aker, S"cretm路y.

Samuel J Bllrtlet.t, Senior Deacoll. Gell W Lannius, Juniol' Deacon. Wm S 'Welborn, Senior Steward. R T Carter, Junior Steward. Jos Bishoff, Tylel-, RAISED.

Proffer. Peter Richmond, Sidney Hendcl'son, SF Wil:iamson, J R

Kappler, Tacob Slack, Wm R Teidrick, D Cartel', John Q;

Montgomery, Gravc', \V Hill, AD

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

DIMITTED.

Hale, Van W Taylor, James A

Paplin, Green L Johnson, LJ Brown, John W.

Bloys, M D Rowlett, S M

DIED.

Bartlett, Orson.

CONCORD LODGE, No.

1jj~.

Concord, Calln,vay County. OAT" 0 .. CH.• RT"K-MAY, 1865. STATED MEETINGS, FOUKTH SA.TURDAY, AT ONE O'CLOCK, P. M.

OFFICERS.

R S Shields, Master. R H Fowler, Secretary. W W McFarlane, Smior Warden. J W Sallee, Sem'or Deacon, J M Coons, 'Junior Deacon. J M Ritey, 'Jlwior Warden. J T RUdd, Tyler. J T Henderson, Treasurer. ADMITTED.

Goodrich,

Sharp, W M

J G.

DIMITTED.

Gass, W P.

SPRING RILL LODGE, No. 166. SprinK' Rll1, L;vlngfiton Co. DATE OF CHARTeR-JUNE I,

STATED

M~:ETINGS, SATURDAY

]860.

ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH. OFFICERS.

Thomas BI'ook., lIfa8lu. T B Brook'!l:l'e, Smior Warden. B J Burke, J"'iiol' Wa/'dell. W J Lumpkins, Treasun1'. J S Wilsoll, Secretary.

John Braden, Senior Deacon.

J M Lilly, JU'lIior Deacon. J P Hutchison, Stewrtrd. J P Hutchison, 1'.1Ile1'.

APPENDIX. AHSLAND LODGE, No. 166. Asbland. Boone Co. srATED MEETINGS,

SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH, AT II O'CLOCK, A. M.

OFFICERS.

R N A A

H Martin, Master. Biggs, Senior Warden. J Johnston. Juniar Wardm. J Russell, 'l'reasurer.

R S Martin, Secretary. B Lanham, Senior Deacon. J MEllis, Junio1' Deacon. Amos P Nichols, Tyler. RAISED.

Griffin, R

Mustain,

Hall, G WT.

ADMITTED.

Brinegar,

J T.

DIMITTED.

Griffin, R H

Thompson,

J M.

SUSPENDED.

DIED.

Yount, John

Blagg, W D.

NORTH STA.R LODGE, No.

DATE OF CUARTER-MAY

'9>

un.

1856.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Francis M Thompson. MMter. George E Wood, Senio,' Wartie". John D Dopf, Juniar Warden. Robert Hunter, Treasurer. Lindley H Ruland, Secretary.

Emanuel Small, Senior Deacon. James Tate, Junior Deacon. George Steck, SeniQr SteUla,od. Jacob Hughes, Juniar Steward. Godfrey Vohl, Tyler. RAISED.

Wyatt, A E 'Wyatt, Solomon Hawthorn. T J

Predmore, Allen Vanleuven \V H Snyder, Christopher

Holliway, W McK Pinnell, H J McCreary, A B.

2.p

[Oct.

APPENDIX. AD:'UTTED.

McEwen, Jacob Windle, A A

McKillop, Malcolm Marlatt, Frederic.

Collins, Benjamin

.JOHNSON LODGE. No. 11>8.

Greenville. Wayne Vo. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19, 1567. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH IIIOXTH.

OFFICERS.

Joel Yancey, Master. Lee 14 Pettit, Senior Warden. Rush 'Bj'rne, Junior Warden. Lafayette Rubottom, Treasurer. George W Creath, Secretary.

Alexander McBryde, Senior Deacon. A A Duncan, Junior Deacon. Jobn Pipkin, Senior Steward. John H Edgar, Jut~ior Steward. Iverson B Huggins, Pyler.

RAISED.

Dalton, Oliver D Buehler, R E Brumlow, S J McFarland John P Moss, William C Montgomery, B F Daniel, James

Creasy, 'Villiam Holmes, Denj Carter, Andrew Atchison, T G Dalton, Isham Edgar, John H Holmes, C C

Pipkin, Joh n McBryde, Alex Harris, SA Bennett, C A Fissel, John McGhee, Thomas Lewis, WF.

ADMITTED.

Polly, John H Wilson, 'VB

Williams, Asa McAdams, James M Miller, John L.

Yancey, Joel Gross, Christopher

APPENDIX.

1868.]

PA.CIFIC LODGE. No. 169.

DATlt OF CRAR.Tlt.. -

MAY

:all,

18560

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE I't1LL MOON OF EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

R 0 Allen, Senior Deacon. Hiram Oal vin, Junior De4Crm. Thomas Watson, &nior Steward. George Adler, J-wr StNard. OB Hacker, Tyler.

H J Smith, Ma,Ur. Thomas Bacon, Senior Warden. OW Jeftiies, Jumor Wartkn. J E York, Preaau7"er. L L Seaburn, Secretary.

RAISED.

Spencer, S E Brown, RM Adler, G F

Rucker, LF McCourtney, J M Fisher, Henry

Geiger, J Allen, R C Spallinger, Fred Merrill, J C.

â&#x20AC;˘

ADMITTED.

Tibbs,DWC

Fisher, Anthony. DIMITTED.

Brown, AJ

Mothershead, Thos. DIED.

Triplett, A H.

PLEA.SANT LODGE, No. 180.

West Bena, Polk Count.,.. DATlt OF CHARTBR-<>croBBR. '9.

0.1867;

A. L.5867.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

George M Winton, Malter. Benjamin H Bond, Senior Warden. Wm B Mitchell, Junior Warden. Morris Mitobell, Trea",rer.

Th08 W Cunningham, Secretary. George L Tuck, Senior Deacon. Samuel N JODIl8, Junior Deacon. Selli Walker, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Looney, Arthur. ADMITTED.

Davis, Robert.

DIMITTED.

SUSPENDED.

Davis, Robert.

West, R W.

WHITESVILLE LODGE. !'io. 162.

nATE OF CHARTER-MAY, 1856.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J D Bowen, Ma&ter. Joseph Wells, Senior Warden. John E Williams, Junior Warden. Vincent Wilson, Treasurer. C 0 Spencer, Secretary.

N M Allen, Senior Deacon. David Huffman, Junior Deacon. Philip Cook, Senior Steward. S Snyder, Junior Stewal'd. A J Agee, Tyler.

RAISED.

Johnson, James Allen, R H Wilson, Q..

Walls, F M Johnson, S R Cook, B L

Hayworth, B H Rowe, WE Wilson, J B.

ADMITTED.

Popelwell, J W. DIMITTED.

Garland, G P Myers, E Hagler, J Cogdel, Miles

Dunn, ML Custus, J S Starr, L R Agee, E Rowe, William E.

Kenyon, George Blagg, George Cogdel, J Bowles, A R

APPENDIX.

1868.]

24-5

OCCIDENTAL LODGE. No. 183. S&. Loui•• STATED MEETINGS, ll'IRST AND FOURTH MONDAY EVENINGS OF EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James B AU8tin, Master. L E Carpenter, Senior Warden. Wm A Miller, Junior Warden. William N Loker, Trea,urer.

A B :M. Thompson, Seeretary. Thomas Harris, Senior Deacon. E B Lindsay, Junior Steward. R M L McEwen, 'l'ykr. RAISED.

Acton, Edward Berkley, Edward F Forster, Ralph S Hill, William C Mange, D J Rippey, George W Swift, John S

Botsford, A H Brown, William H Gomes, John M Kuntz, Henry Moffitt, LA Scaling, Samuel Seaman, W S Wyatt, William J.

Babington, Geo L Davenport, P F Gore, A F Laudermann, Otto C Randall, John F Sprenger, Henry Veidt, Michael

ADMITTED.

Audrain, PM Cobb, Seth W Hopkins. David Kimball, Thos D Perringer, John Sabine,LM Woodson, Richard

Abeles, Nathan Dayton, L M Hill, Robert J Loker, George T Price, Edward M Terry, S H White, Chas E J Tennell, George W.

Breed, B B Hardcastle, Geo T Vittinghoff, William

Case, Joseph H Higgs, William Woodson, Richard.

CraWford, George Overholt, A S

Homer, Truman J Simpson, William

Breed, B B

Clarke, Charles E

Chambers, W G Gerard, Thos R Johnson, James T Perham, R C Robinson, John W Thurmond, Geo W Webber, John F

DIMITTED.

Crawford, S W Silvester, Henry

Dum. Harding, 'V H Schroeder, A.

REINSTATED.

Schroeder, Andrew.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

SOA.CHIltI LODGE. No. 184.

Hll..boro t SeffenoD Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 30,

A. L. 5856.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING路ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

R W McMullin, Master. Charles T Horine, &nior Warden. Leander Mitchel1, Junior Warden. E F Frost, TreaBUrer. Wm H H Thomas, Secreta11/.

J obn L Thomas, Senior Deacon. Peter Strickland, Junior Deacon. Samuel A Reppv, Stmior Steward. James C Power, Junior Steward. William Clark, Tyler.

RAISED.

Nevels, Henry Williams, Tames S Walker, JEd

Horine, C T Cosby, Lewis T Gibson, Williamson 0

Miller, Turner R Wiber, Adolph Davis, Geo W.

ADMITTED.

Whitehead, James N

Thomas, Wm H H.

DIMITTED.

Dearing, Henry

Baker, Minor A EXPELLED.

Bailey, Leander Dover, Oscar SUSPENDED.

Medley, Jesse.

Boley, E M Hunt, Isaac N.

Ware, Robert M

DIED.

Pounds, Newman.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

l'I.\.RYVILLE LODGE. No. 16;).

luaryv111e. Nodaway Co. DATE OF ClIAR1'ER-MAY 26,

D. IS6S.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Samuel T Kennedy, lI-faster. Albert P Morehouse, Senior IVal'den. Ira V McMillan, Junior Wm,,zen. Albert TEllis, Tr,asurer. Wal"ren L Johnson, Secretary.

JrLmes B Prather, Senior Deacoll. Georg<.J D Davis, Junior DeaCOIJ. Thomas Kruus, Senior Sfewal'd. Thomas W Gaunt, Juniol' Stewar4,. William H H McClllin, Tyler.

RAISED.

Johnson, 'Varren L \Vray, Isaac N Brown, Thomas I-I

Sisson, Nathaniel Briggs, Oscar S :McCluskey, Samuel C.

Everhart. Jacob Jcrould, William

I\Iiller, Lycurglls Anderson, \Villiam

Harman, Hugh H McKenzie, H M Lamar, James \V

Jenkins, Andrew T Windle, Amos A Castello, Isaac N

Crew, John P Briggs, Silas W

AD~nTTED.

Jones, \ViIliam Oppenheimer, Aug.

DIMITTED.

Logan, James R Baker, Christopher C Jester, Stephen M.

EXPELLl'D.

Dunn, Joseph R

lfHRABILE LODGE, No. 106.

lUlrabile. Cold ~ven Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 30,

]857.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR IJEFORE EACH FULL 1\100:-';.

OFFICERS.

Samuel R Bay, Mnsfel'. 'William Clifton, SelliOI' Warden. John Trout, Junior WardC1l. John Robinson, Treasurer.

J Thompson, Secrefal路y. A P Douglas, Senior DeacOI~. D E Cross, Jtmior Deacon. A Jonlls, 'l'yur.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

248

RAISED.

Longstreth, G W

Willhoit, H B

Firth, Luke

Lankford, E

Arnett, William.

ADMITTED.

Brelsford. Noah.

DIMITTED.

Sudworth, Wright

Chesher, P S.

Butts, SJ REINSTATED.

Chesher, P S.

ORIENT FRANCAIS LODGE. No. 167.

81. Lout_. DATIl: OF CHARTKR-OcToB"R

'9, 'S67.

STATED MEETINGS. FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J P Ravold, Master. D J S Capt, Se,,;or Wardell. Ferd Droz, 7.11;01" Warde". A Jolivet, Treasurer.

F M Allemand, Secretary. A Martin, Sent'or DeacOfI.

L Longuet, 7.n;or Deacon. Chas Sporleder, Tyler. RAISED.

Ausermoz, F Faivre, J Jaccard, P Vadeboncreur, F

Comte, L Fi5Cher, J Lafranchi, J Wildermuth, A DIED.

Chochard, Edward.

Droit, C F Glad, F Legros, F Fraley, M.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

COLO:"Y LODGE, fto. 188.

Colony, Knoll[ Co. DA'l'£ OF CHAKT£K-MAY,

'864.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

John McReynolds, Mruler. T A Hull, Senior Warde", W Buford, Junior Warden. W P Douglus, 7'rea,urer.

W G Allen, S~tary. J as Ohapman, Smwr Deacon. J Owens, Junior DelJcon.

James Fransher, Tyler. RAISED.

Stafford, Charles

Lillio.rd, W H.

Merrewether, D W ADMITTED.

Swenegan, S D.

Brown, T DIMITTED.

Kerfoot, G T Matlock,]

Laswell, F M Hewit, H

Edwards, S Asbur)', S Hewit, D C.

CA.MDEN POINT LODGE, No. 169.

Camden Point, Platte Co. DAT£ OF CUARTER-QCTOBER

'9.

'$67.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY EVE:SING OF OR BEFORE FULL MOON, A:SO TWO WEEKS THEREAFTER EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

P K Dibble, Ma,ter. Thomas Fairhurst, Smior Wal'den, E J Uiller, Junior Warden. 1Y F Pllrrin, Treasure?'. 1Y H Elliott, 8m'elary.

HAn Anderson, Senior Deacon. John A Montgomery, Junior Deacon. T R Maupin, Senior Stetoard. J H StYII~, Junior Steward. R W Pounds, 'Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

Z5掳

RAISED.

Elliot, William S \Vood, Jasper Ballenger, C E

Peyton, James H Shanks, \Villiam B Davidson, Noah.

Lamar, C H Tanner, G R

AD:lIITTED.

Browning, G \V

Browning, J ~I Ballenger, E.

Johnson, Lewis Elliot, WilEam S Daniel, J T

Moore, W P Boughman, William l\Iason, S \V.

Clay, J

DIM ITT ED.

Boughman, John Lamar, C H

DIED.

Cofrey, R N.

BE:\:E"OLENCE LODGE, No. 170. l:tica. Llvingslon Co. DATE OF CUAKTEK-M"AY 30,

STATED

~IEETINGS,

1857.

SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MOXTH.

OFFICEHS.

John Harper, it/aster-. David Stone, Senior WIl1路den. Orville 'Vilcox, Junior Warden. Ashford Stone, T,'easurcr. J olm M West, Seereta1'y.

ADMITTED.

Johnson, H R.

John Lowe, Senior Deacon. Ager Wells, Junior DeacQtl. W T Bramel, Senior Steward. Rexforll 'Vells, Junior Steward. John Specht, Tyler.

DIMITTED.

Mitchel, Franklin.

DIED.

Romizer, John.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

HARTFORD LODGE,

No. 171.

Hartlord. Putnam Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 30,

'867.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

George 0 Fullerton, Malter. Bennett West, Senior Wa,路den. Geo W Young, Junior Warden. Mathew Orooks, Treamrer.

John M Shoemake, Seeretary. Thomas MOBS, Senior Deaeon. A :M: Haynes, Junior Deaeon. Wm :M.illines, Tyler. RAISED.

Shoemake, John M

Butman, W C P.

ADMITTED.

DIMITTED.

Truitt, Levi.

Butman, W C P. SUSPENDED.

Forbes, David Gray, Wm F Oldaker, Jesse

Franklin, John N Ledford, G W R Probasco, John Simpson, E A.

Grogan, Absalom McKinley, Q.!1intius Smith, L P

'WOLF ISLAND LODGE, No.

nt.

On tbe Maln Sbore, Dn.81. .1ppl Count,.. DATE OF CHARTER -

MAY 27. 1857.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY OF OR PRECEDING EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

D L Lee, Malter. Arch Fry, Senior Warden. Samuel Ogilvie, Junior Warden. M F Lee, Tr_rer. Paul Burgess, &cretary.

Jeff Martin, Senior Deaeon. Joseph Martin, Junior Deaeon. John 0 Gray, Senior Stllward. T A Lovelace, Junior Steward. Randolph Slack, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Walker, E F

Martin, Joseph. ADMITTED.

Ogilvie, Samuel

Johnson, William A. DIMITTED.

Mien, TW Caswell,Eli

Stone, Parhm

Howlett, H Parsons, William. DIED.

Summers, William T.

~NION

LODGE. No. 173.

Ualoa. FraDklID Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OcroBER

'9.

186'[.

STATED IIOI:ETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER PULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Benjamin D Dean, Mas/8r. G W Hawkins, 88.'-or Ward8n. Lewis Johnson, Jun'-or Ward8n. M L G Crowe, Tr8asur8r. John T Crowe, 88cr8/ary.

G W Faughuder, 88n'-or D8acon. Wm H Cheatham, Jun'-or D8acon. James E Vaughn, 88n,'or 8/8ward. John D Jump, J,m'-or.8/ngard. Frederick Storren, Tyl8r. RAISED.

Hayhurst, L K

Faughuder, G W Mehl, George, Jr.

Gaston. J M

ADMITTED.

McEuen, Edward

Hawkins, G W Jump, J D Neimeyer, J F (Entered Apprentice).

APPENDIX. STlJRGEON LODGE, No. 17••

DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

30, 5857.

STATED MEETINGS, FlllDAY BEFORE FULL MOON, AT

O'CLOCK P.M.

OFFICERS.

M M Jessee, Ma&ter. S D Gilbreath, Senior Warden. Thad W Stewart, Junior Warden. John:M ForEl8t, Preaaurer. Samuel F Cross, Secretary.

Henry L Gray, Senictr Deacon. Robert B Stewart, Junio" Deacon. Anthony Wayne, Senior Stetoard. Israel G Bruton, Junior StC'IDard. William R Mitchell, Tyler.

RAISED.

Austin, Benj F

Hulen, Enoch McComas, J M.

Boyd, Walter A

Miller, Jos N

Shelamer, Jos A

Carpenter, Wm H BUCK, E G.

Mitchel, Wm R

ADMITTED.

Allen, Wm.

DIMITTED.

Jackson, Wm G DIED.

EXPELLED.

Tompkins, A R.

Stipp, John.

NEWTON LODGE. No. 176.

Newtonia, Newton Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

30, A. D. [857; A. L. 5857.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY, AT FOUR O'CLOCK, P. M., AFTER FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

John Weems, Master. D P Weems. Senior Warden. S W Wolcott, :Ju"ior Warden. M H Ritchey, Treasurer. J M Ferrell, Secretary.

o L Wight, 8e"iol' Deacon. L H Robertson, "1u",or Deacon. L L Wight, Steward. William Shannon, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

:3.54

[Oct.

RAISED.

Pipkin, William Roark, WB Tabor, J J Weems, R J

Iva, Vardimon Osborn, John P Pearson, TR Ramsour, John A.

Brown, George J Stroud, James H Willson, F F

ADMITTED.

Jones, James Wiight, 0 L

Meadsker, T T Wight, LL.

Pickens, Tames H

DIMITTED.

Willson, 0 L

Willson, John G

Briley, Jesse Wright, Thomas Northcutt, T D RusseIl, E Y Boon, David C

Ross, John H Bunch, George D Adams, Daniel Weatherley, William Beckley, Wright Fitzgerald, John.

Commonds, W G.

SUSPENDED.

Mahan, George R Sweet, F K Athwood, F Jones, JMG Moore, T C

DIED.

Wonnington, A W.

POIl'fT PLEA.8.&l'fT LODGE. No. t'78.

DATE OJ' CHAaUR-MAY

30t

1857;

A. L. M.

STATltD MEETINGS, SATURDAY OIr, OR. PIUtCEDJNG, EVERY PULL 11005.

OFFICERS.

Joseph W Harvey, Mast.r. Robert G Franklin, Se"ior Wardlllll. James F Phegley, ':!M"iw Ward.lIl. Joseph L LazeIl, Treasurer.

C C Williams, S.crltary. Freeman Lesieur, Senior D,act1lll. Monroe Baileyâ&#x20AC;˘ ..,.",'01' D"colll. Raphael Lesieur, Tyl.r.

APPENDIX.

IS68.]

255

RAISED.

Allen, A 0 Riddle, A

Hatcher, James Samuel Hufstetler.

Bailey, Monroe

ADMITTED.

Bo)'ce, Benjamin F. DIlIiITTED.

Roberts, Benjamin

Laden, AJ

Hagen, I S.

DIED.

Mooney, John

Bailey, John.

'I'EX.'-S LODGE, No. 177.

Hon8ton, Texa. Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OC701lER 19, 1S67,

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY AFTEK FULL MOOX.

OFFICERS.

C H Latimer, Master. J A ~teeley, Semor JVardcll. J B Mmphy, :f"'dor JVardm, J C 'Vhite, Trcasurer. J H Steffens, Secretary.

P D Mitchell, Sem'or Deacoll. :ftmt'or Deaeo/l. A Jadwin, Sent'or Steward. I Marten, :fum'or Steward. F 1\1 Geiger, Tyler.

J \V Mires,

Ui\ISED.

Haggard, S 1\1 C Nail, Wesley, nates, Wm B

McKinney, D Mires,J W Wilson,J A Marten, Ira.

Jones, Jesse 'Vhite, \Vm H Crow, WGJ

AD)IITTED.

Ausle)', T A Murphy, J n Ross, C ~I Hixon. \Vm

Murphy, Wm G Robertson, P Cravens, J \V Smaley, L.

Murphy, H H Ford, R T Roper, Will

APPEXDIX.

(Oct.

GRISWOLD LODGE, No. 178.

Bear Creek, MontgolDery County. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Martin L Cope, Master. Samuel S Nowlin, Secretary. Booker S Jefferson, Senior Warden. \Vm T Wells, Senior Deacon. John D Anderson, 'Jttnior Warden. \Vebster N Aldrich, 'Junior Deacon. Jarr.es D Wells, Treasurer. Flanders C Barnes, Tyler. RAISED.

Smith, Robert. ADMITTED.

Rhodes, Levin

McKee,JG. DIED.

DIl\llTTED.

:\IcGinniss, Thomas P.

Singleton, John S

PDID); OF THE -"'EST LODG);, No. 179.

8t. Loul•• DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

.s,

18.;8.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

William P Mullen, Master. John C Summers, Seltior Warden. C M Caswell, 'Junior 1Vardell. F C Krayer, Treasllrer.

William H Miller, Secretary. Herman F Hoppius, Senior Deacon. Henry Jurgens, 'Junior Deacotl. C I Sporleder, Tyler.

RAISED.

Bergman, William Hancock, William P Siglinger, John

Colcord, Joseph P Ringen, John Weston, Franklin.

Fuetterer, Louis Siesle, John R

APPENDIX.

1868.]

257

ADMITTED.

Bergfeld. Alexander Mullen, James

Blum, Jacob Newman, David.

Hahn, Isaac

DIMITTED.

Goldstein, A Novay, Anthony Palmer, Louis.

Capt, Jules D S Herman, Julius

Hess, Henry Pollack, Siegfried

SUSPENDED.

Thias, Franz. DIED.

Brooks, Clarence M

Sporleder, Louis

Finch, Justis.

DES J'lIOINES LODGE, No. 180.

A.tlleDe, Clark CouDty. DATIl: 01' CHARTER-OcrOBER

'9> A.

'867.

STATED MEETINGS. SATURDAY EVE. ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Curtis W Gray, Master. John P Talbott, Sen,'or Warden. Daniel M Scott, 'Junior Warde•. John Stafford, Sr., Treasurer. John M Hiller, Secretary.

Henry L McKee, Se",'or Deacon. H A Stewart, eyu",·orDeaco". W A Stevenson, Senior Steward. Isaac R Harlan, 'Junior Steward. William Kerns, Tyler.

RAISED.

Stafford, John, Sr

Morris, West

George, MB.

ADMITTED.

Riley, John W Longfellow, John D

Taylor, James H Cave, James E Hull, Samuel. DIMITTED.

Morris, Wirt.

Scott, Matthias Davis, Wm P

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

NOVELTY LODUE. No. 181.

Novelty. Knox Co. DATE

CHARTER-MAY

1859'

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE EACJI FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Reuben Rhoads, Ma.•ter. Thos M White, Senior Warde". Chas A Ross, :Ju,,'-or Warde". N W Hunter, Treasurer.

Benjamin Botts, Secretary. John Lyon, Se,,,'or Deaco". S A McClintick, 1"n;or Deaco". Uriah Rhoads, Tyler.

RAISED.

O'Brien, B F. ADMITTED.

Tandy, J P

Harry, TW.

Maser, Philip DIMITTED.

Ramsey,] W

Majors, E W

Hotchkiss, T W.

STEWARTVILLE LODGE, No. 182.

StewartvUle, DeKalb Co. DATE

CHARTER-MAY

,8<9'

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY OF OR PRECEDING THE FULL 1l100~ IJS" EACH MONTH, AND THE SECOND SATURDAY THEREAFTER.

OFFICERS.

John F Doherty, Master. H B Doherty, 8e,,;or Deacon. Redding G Chappell, ':Ju". Warde". D B Cook, Jun'-or Deacon. John W Jones, Treasurer. Elisha Wills, Tyler. o H P Gibson, Secretary.

1868.]

APPENDIX.

259

RAISED.

Cook,D B Culbertson, A J Dean, JO'Shua

Laffoon, John W Conway, John D Cottery, F M

Chrisman, Joseph Stagg, WE Moore, E C.

ADMITTED.

Coffey, N B Stagg, S B

Mills, J R Cox, Burr H.

Bevins, F M

DIMITTED.

McDonald, D M

Ransom, Daniel Johnson, John.

Stagg, WE

CALIFORNIA. LODGE, fto. 188.

STArED MBBrINGS, SECOND AND LAsr SATUJUlAYS IN ICACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James R Todd, Mastttr. Lashley F Wood, S.,,;or Warde". Niles C Rice, '7-";01' Wartittn. William Redmon, Trealllr'ttr. John H Anderson, Secretary.

John M Williams, St/tIlor .Detlco". John Mathewson, 7uII.or Deaco". John D Wood, St/tIlor SttI'Ward. J M Apperson, '7-";01' SttI'Ward. James R Wood, Tyler.

RAISED.

Hildebrand, N F Reed, Lewis Gatchet, John Wood, J R

Green, Ransom Bruce, Jackson Martin, R S Wood, H L Lawson, John.

Bruce, Richard Alexander, N C Peters, S J Wackerlin, W J

z60

[Oct.

APPENDIX. ADMITTED.

Maupin, John

Walter, B F. DIMITTED.

Hildebrand, N F Reed, Louis Gatchet, John Smith, JT McPhetrige, Wm G Wood, Wash Ely, CG

Green, Ransom Bruce, Jacbon Martin, R S Redford, Aaron Marshall, Marion Rowland, PH Duncan, MW.

Bruce, Richard Alexander, N C Maupin, John Pendarvis, J A Johnson, I V Hickcox, C G

CA.LHOUN LODGE. No. 18•• Calhoun, Henry Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19,

A. D. 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY :KIGHT OF, OR THE SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE FULL OF THE MOOK, AND THE SECOND SATURDAY NIGHT THEREAFTER.

OFFICERS.

William H Fisher, Maater. Simon Sternberg, Senior lVarden. Samuel McComis, Junior Warden. Bird D Purks, Trea8urer.

John A Bushnell, Secretary. H U Mullen, Senior Deacm.

R F Stevenson, Junior DctUon. John W Elliott, Tyler.

RAISED.

Bronaugh, John W

Grisham, 'V E. ADMITTED.

Pigg, John A McComis, Samuel

Stein, William Collins, William. DIMITTED.

Harvey,Joseph H.

Harper, Samuel P

1868.]

APPENDIX.

261

CHAlmOl8 LODGE. Ko. 186. Ch....ol_, O. . .e Co. DATBO.. CHARTBR-lIIAY:08,1859.

STAT.E:> MlI:ItTINGS, FRIDAY NIGHT ON OR AFTER FULL MOON EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Samuel Hall, Master. D M Caughell, S.",路or Ward.". W J Knott, '.1''''''01' Ward". W R Mercer, Treasur.r. ] P Wagner, Secretary.

Joseph J Davis, S.,,"or Deaco". Jacob Shobe, '.1utUor Deaco". J A Townley, S.,,"or Steward. T F Gilbert, '.1un'路or Steward. C S Leeman, Tyler. RAISED.

Leeman, C S

McGregor, M.

ADMITTED.

DIED.

Nix, T H.

Stafford, M B

MORA.LI-ry LODGE, Ko. 186.

nATE 0" CHARTER -

OCTOBBR 19> 1867.

STATED MltETINGS, THIRD SATURDAY Oll' EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Geol'l':e A BettIe, Ma.ter. J 0 Temple, Senior Warden. :a P Mamn, Junior Warden. B T Obristian, 2rea.urer.

Samuel W Dowing, Secntary. Thomas P Martin, ~enior Deacon. Jobn Hendricks, Junior Deacon. Joseph G Jacobs, !lYler. l>JMITTED.

Freeman, T B.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

26z

HENRY CLA.Y I.ODGE. Nt.. 187.

DA.TE OF CRA.RT&R-MAY

as,

1859;

A. L.

5859.

STATED MltETINGS, SATURD4Y ON OR BEFORB: FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J F Coons, Maste,. Wm D Hume, Sent'o, Wa,tlen. Alfred Head, 7u";or Wa,tle". Wm H Vivion, T,easu,s,.

Robert J McKim, Secretary. James H Head, Se,,,'o, Deacon. John L Overton, 7u",'or DeacOll. John Broughton, Stewa,tIanti Tyler.

ADMITTED.

Watson, BA. DlMITTED.

Rochford, Lawrence

West, WW.

Bi11s, Wm Louis

HANNIBA.L LODGE. No. 188.

HanDlbal. Marion Co. STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Jobn TIre, Mal/fer. W D Foster, Seniur War,"n. S H Anderson, Junior Warden. J M Armstrong. 'l're/J8Urer. Henry C Frost, Secretary.

Charles L Hutchinson, Senior Deacon. I Morris, JUfliur Deacon. B F Turner, Seniur BtetDard. D Manning, Juniur Steward. William R Kidd, 'lykr. RAISED.

Anderson, S H Frost, Henry C

Hagar,AM

Bewley, George Fretwel1, John. ADMITTED.

Annstrong, Charles F.

Brown,.M J DIMITTED.

Henderson, James D.

DIED.

Grover, Boynton.

REINSTATED.

Eidson, MB.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

ZEREDATHA. LODGE, No. ]89.

St. JOlleph, Buchanan (Jo. STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Samuel Russell, Master. Henry C Farris, Senior WarMn. Peter G Conlisk, Junior Warden. •John Williams, Treasurer. Henry C Branson, Secretary.

James W Goslee, Senior Deacon. J B Barnett, Junior Deacon.

W L Craig, Senior Steward• James M: Bedberry, Junior Steward. J T Walker, Tyler.

ADMITTED.

Chesnut, Charles

Fredricks, Wm C

Duncan, John S Asher, S W. DIMITTED.

Lard, 1\1 E

Patrum, Francis Walker, James T.

Hastings, Francis

DIED.

Robinson, James H.

PUTNA.ltI LODGE, No. 100.

DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

oS, A.

1859; A.

5859.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

A H Dureo, I1faster. A Wires. Senior Warden. H "V Haley, Junior Warden. •J W .r ones, Treasurer.

T H Janes, Secretary. Joseph Bracket, Senior Deacon. W A Shaw, Junior Deacon. R S Stout, Tyler•

[Oet~

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Richardson,

Wells, Elijah. ADMITTED.

Watson, JR.

Dusky, M P DIMITTED.

Stephens, R R

Simmons, Levi. DIED.

Miller, RG.

ZERUDBABEL LODGE, No. 191. PlaUe Cl.,., PlaUe Co. nAn 01' Cu.....TItR-MAy

A. D. '859; A. L. 5859-

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE FULL MOON, AND TWO WEEKS THEREAFTER.

OFFICERS.

Robert P Clark, Ma8ter. John B Flannerv, Senicrr Warden. James Adkins, Junior Warden. A T Guthrie, 'l'recuurer. Wm (J Welle, Seeretary.

James H Chinn, Senior Deacon. W C Rhea, Junior Deacon. William H Hunt, Se.nior SteVlard. Th08 E Jenkins, Junior Steward. Henry Debard, Tyler. RAISED.

Tufts, Francis M Smith, Samuel Greenawalt, J C

Cartwright, Isaac P McAllister, James Colman, Thos

Anderson, Norton B Williams, S G Pemberton, Pryor.

ADMITTED.

Oliver, John M

Cockrill, Clinton Park, Jeff J.

Miller, W J

DIMITTED.

Moore, Wm Shrock, F H

Williams, John W McLuen, J as L Valiant, T R.

Hufford. A Leutz,l M

APPENDIX. SUSPENDED.

DIED.

:{Jeery, Jeremiah.

Moore, L Jeff.

FB....NX..ORD LODGE. No. 192•

.....Dk.lord. Pike (Jo. DATK OF CHARTER-MAY:l6,.A:.

D. '859; A. L. 5859-

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORlt PULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Gabriel Phillips, MlUter. William Milburn. Senior Warden. Jeremiah Stillwell, Junior Warden. Samuel J Dunkum, 7'rea6UN:r.

Edwin Jamllll, Suretary. Ferdinand fimith, Senior Deacon. Benjamin Appl9gate, Junior DeaCOft. John Rostetter, Tyllir.

RAISED.

Bentley,J B Stears, John

Baxter, Thomas Bucks, John J Mosley, William.

Stark, John B Wright, Henry C

ADMITTED.

HOlitetter, John. DIMITTED.

Brown, James D Truett, Francis M

Sisson, Frank Grubb, FM•

Glasscock, Harrison Baker, William T

.&NGERON.... LODGE, No. 193.

Mlnourl (JUT, (Jl.T (Jo. DATE 0" CRARTER-MAY

08,

I8~o.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James M Allcorn, Ma~ter. Jacob Atkins, Se,dor Warden. FOI'llter Mol8n8, Junior Warden. Wm R Winfrey, Treasurer.

Thos C Reed. Secretary. James M Donovan, &nUn- D,acon. B S M Clack, JU1ttor D_. V M Tuley, -iYler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX.

266

RAISED.

Withers, K P Casey, R F.

Robertson, A M Means, A

Clark, S P

ADMITTED.

Edwards, Wm H. DIlIIITTED.

Clark, Americus

Houser, C W

Edwards, W H.

EXPELLED.

Gill, Thomas Y. SUSPENDED.

Tatman, R M Tillman, Everett.

Moore, Walter B

Trimble, J H

REINSTATED.

Trimble, John H.

WELLSVILLE LODGE, No. 194,.

Wen.vUle, M01ltgomery COU1l'''.

STATED MEETINGS, ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

W A "Woods, Master.

J M Turner, Senior Wardell. Thomas Peery, Junior Warden. A R Fike, 'Ihcuurer.

Milton Cox, Secretary. S J Steele, Senior Deacon. G D Ermey, Junior Deacon. N A Tyler, 'Tyler.

267

APPENDIX.

1868.J

RAISED.

Clayton, W F

Straube, Geo

Miller, Jacob Clayton, J W. ADMITTED.

Wassenvogel, B

Bowers, John E

Myres, S H Oaks, IN. DIMITTED.

Vancleve, Jesse C

Hayden, E W

Vancleve, C A Todd, HA.

BOLIV A.ft LODGE, No. 195.

Bolivar, Polk Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19, I8&;.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

W Galland, Malter. E P S Roberts, Senior Ward"n. James B Burros, Junior Warden. Thomas P Say, Treasurer. John D Abbe, Secretary.

John W Farmer, Senior Deacon. M G Divin, Junior Deacon.

John E Rains, Senior Steward: T H B Dunnegan, Junior Steward. James Hall, Ty~. RAISED.

Say, Thos P Alexander, C L

Dunnegan, T H B Bray, Noah Thompson, Geo W.

Inglis, John Goodwin, William

ADMITTED.

Gammon, John R. DIMITTED.

Alexander, C L

Davison, John S.

APPE~DIX.

[Oct.

qUITMAN LODGE, NO. 198.

qulllnan, Nodaway Co. DATI!. 0" CHARTI!.R-MAY 30, A. D. 1860. STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Bamuel F Guthrie, Master. Jerry C Smith, Senior Warden. Francis Mount, Junior Warden. Flemmin~ M Carpenter, Treasurer. Brisooe Warren, Secretary.

Alexander Anthony, Senior Deacon. Wm H Frankum, Junior Deacon. Joel Albright, Senior stetJJard. Jack M Holt, Junior Steward. I1arry H Coston, Tyler.

RAISED.

Hulz, AM Smith, Sidney

Camron, Anderson Smith, Thomas.

Owen&,John

ADMITTED.

Hudson, John McKenzie, H M

Nelson, Joseph R Bicket, A.

Russell, Stephen J

DIMITTED.

George, Eliphus Hudson, John Smith, Sidney

Lamar, John M Nelson, Joseph R Fields, Thomas E Longmier, William.

Russell, Stephen J McCrea, Duncan V Gray, Alexander

CARTHAGE LODtllE, No. 197. Carthage, Saaper Co. DATE OF CHARTltR-OCTODltR '9. 1867. STATED MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS IN EACH MONTH. '

OFFICERS •

Josiah C Gaston, Masfer. Peter K Beard, Smior Warden. Amos H Caffee, Junior Warden. Norris C Hood. 'l'reasurer.

•Josiah Lane, Secretary. John B Reynolds, Senior Deacon. Carlos Shepard, Junior Deacon. S MStafford, Tyler.

1868.J

APPENDIX RAISED.

Caldwell, James R Stroup, Jacob Shepard, Carlos

Steele, Charles W Edwards, Albert Bahney, Isaac S

Ruffin, John T Burch, LJ Hickey, MB.

ADMITTED.

Henney, Henry C Stafford, S M Parkell, A B Higbee, Charles Cassaday, Nathan French, Asa P, Prigmore, Daniel F

Bahney, AJ Wakefield, Thomas A Sharp, J B Cholwell, Alfred Hendrick, A B Harper, E \V Thomas, D S.

Olive, Charles Christie, Thomas McCallister, Wm M Beard, Peter K Robinson, F A Laidley, James W

DIlI1ITTED.

Olive, Charles

Caldwell, James R,

ALLI::NVILLE LODGE. No. 198.

Allenvllle, "'orth Co. DATE 0" CnARTER-~L\Y30,

A. D. lSOO.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATI;RDAYS IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

C M Hunt, Master. Spencer Conn, Senlor J-Varefen. J A Hunt, Junlor Warden. Jas Jackson, Trea.â&#x20AC;˘unr. W M McElvain, Secretary.

C H Golding, Senior Deacon. B Robinson, Jun;'or Deacon. C H Golding, Senior Steward. \V S Hudson, Junlor Steward. Richard Jackson, Tyler.

AD~:lITTED.

McElvain, W M Wood,J W

Smith, Charles Ross, \Vm

Hillingsworth, 0 H Heaston, John.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

DIMITTED.

Earley, James Cox, Daniel Fattig, Henry

Dawson, C R Coston, John Stewart. Samuel.

Lingenfelter, J R Currey,) W

EXPELLED.

Turner, Geo E

Hartwell, C B. SUSPENDED.

Cadle, P R

Childers, John W.

Hull, H B DIED.

Haston, John.

l'fEW HOPE LODGE. 1'10. 199. l'few Hope, LlDcoln Co. DAft Ol!' CHAItTItR -

MAY 300 1860.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING NlOtT PRECEDING 1I'ULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

John Black, Master. M R Watts, Senior Warden. James Sled, 7,,,,;or Warden. John M Hunter, Treasllrer.

James W Welch, Secretary. George W Vaughan, Sen,'or Deactltl. John L Sanders, :f111I;0I" DMCtltl. Robert L Damron, Tyl.,.. RAISED.

Baskett, William Massie, James

Sanders, R F Luckett, William S. ADMITTED.

Vaughan, G W.

Gimes, JW

APPENDIX.

1868.]

DIMITTED.

Kirkham, M Wise, WH Bell,]ohn Magruder, W J Killam, D T.

Christian, C L Duey, Bev Cocke, B T Bekhead, E B

Crushow, W H Cartnell, J N Tipton, T Bekhead, FM

DIED.

EXPELLED.

Blackburn, W W

Cayle, William.

Addams, George W.

80KOR.&. LODGE. No. BOO.

8onora. Atchison Co. DATlt OF CHARTER-OCTOBltll '9,

'867.

STATED MBBTINGS, FIRST THURSDAY AFTItR.lI'ULL MOON IN ItACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Wm L Reeves, Mastel'. David McNeal. 8e,,,'ol' Warde". Wm H Morgan, 7u""or Warde". Thos M McAdams, TI'easuI'el'. Wm R Horn, SecI'etary.

Geo W Walker, Se"t'ol' Deacoll. Sylvester Hall, 7."'-01" DeacOII. Thos McElravy, Se"t'or Steward. Jesse M Cross, 7."t'0l' Steward. L Lawrence, Tyler.

RAISED.

CambelI,A McElravy, Thos

Morgan, W H Walker, Geo W

Wolsey, NY Jones, ] B.

ADMITTED.

Way, NJ Morgan, W C South, Stephen Cross,] M Matthews, A W

Jones,] A T Hall, M E Hall, Sylvester Morgan, DB Horn, 'V R

Furgerson, Robert Starnes, AA McAdams, Thos Lawrence,L McNeal, John.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

.JAMESPORT LODGE. No. 201• .Ja. .esport. Davies_ «':0. DATE OF CltARTER-MAY

'3, 'S60.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MO!\TH.

OFFICERS.

John Devorse, Ma8ter. P F Goben, &nior Wardm. Lemon Chenowetb, Junior Warden. W K P Anen, Treasurer. W P Rowland, Secretary.

8 G Dety, Senior Deacon. Joseph Chenoweth, Junior Deacon. Sarnu61 Gillilan, enior Steward. J P Drummond, Ju.nior Steward. Joseph Myres, Tyler.

RAISED.

Myres, Joseph

Miller, David S

McMahan, John.

DIMITTED.

Allen, James T

Allen, George P Graham, James.

Hartman, Henry

Weatville, Vlllari•• D

c••

DATE 01' CRAIlTEIl- Ttma 2, 1866.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY, SIX O'CLOCK P. M., AFTER FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

W H Callison, Master. J T RobinllOD, Senior Warden. R P Halley, Junior Warden. W 8 West, n-eamrer.

:M G Oldham, Secret4ry. 8 H Cbrismall, Senior Deacon. J H 0 Sutton, Junior Deacon. P Riley, Tyler. RAISED.

Woods, eM PIJer, Anthony

McCart, William Couch, 1 C Guthridge, Dewitt C.

Robinson, J't

McClanahan, E C

Adams, James B Guthridge, John M

ADMITTED.

Phillips, William O.

DIMITTED.

BlackwelI, James H

McClanahan, E C.

1868.]

APPENDIX. GREEN RIDGE, LODGE No. 203. Green Ridge, Pettis Co. DATE OF CHARTER-QCTOBER '9,

A. D.

'867; A. L. s'i!hl.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Josiah McCarey, Master. Sylvester Sawdy, Senior Warden. G W Harrison, Junior Warden. J M Gray, Treasurer.

H C Churchill, Secretary.

W T Shivel, Senior Deacon. R M Funk, Junior Deacon. A C Glover, 7Ykr. RAISED.

Pace, W J Porter, C F

Barnes, W B Sanders, Aaron

Glover, A C Sandey, S

Sanderson, A Degett, M W

Churchill, H C Allen, G H.

ADMITTED.

Sandey, L Harrison, G W.

Arnoldsville, Buchanan County. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER '9,

'867; A. L. $867.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOND SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Joseph Davidson, Senior Deacon. Cyrus Grable, Master. James \V Wright, Senior Warden. T J Means, 7unior Deacon. James B Stafford, 'Jullior Warden. T J Doke, Se"t'or Steward. Michie Maupin, 'Junior Steward. George W Ray, Treasurer. P L Wheeler, Secretary. J H Maupin, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Ray, Geo W Peyton, Mattison Robinson, F M George, R E

Maupin, Michie Sherwood, ] B Cozine, Garrat Duncan, R B

Boyd, Jerrod McDowell, Wm Jones,]ohn Grable, Charles.

ADMITTED.

Gibbs, James Moore, Sam B Custard,] D

Doak, T J Hammilton, Sidney Freeland, J W.

Rice, BT Meadows, ] as W

TRIL'VlUINA. LODGE, No. 203.

â&#x20AC;˘

Marshall, Saline Co. DATE 01' CHARTER-QCTOBBR 19, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY NIGHT ON OR BEFORE MOON FILLS IN EACH MOKTH.

OFFICERS.

H D Doak, Master.

J P Strother, Senior Warden. G T Harrison, Junior /Varden. W D Bush, Treasurer. J H Eakin. Secretary.

A Wilson, Senior DeacQn. Samuel Yates, Junior Deacon. J P Smith, Senior Steward. D V HarriaoD, Junior Steward. J H Craddock, 'Iykr. RAISED.

Bruce, W R Crain, W L Jones, G S Sandidge, D M

Burke,] S Chastain, M T Railey, (IT Strother, J P

Chase.] V Douglass, L P Rogers, John Smith, TM.

ADMITTED.

Aulgur, S C Herndon, Charles Smith, James

Bridgewater, Charles Miller, August Yates, Samuel. DIED.

Skillern. A..

Harrison, D V

Orr, C M

APPENDIX.

1868.]

SOMERSET LODGE. No. 206.

SOlDer.et, Mercer Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

>8, A. D. 1861.

STATED MEETINGS, MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE FULL lIIOON. OFFICERS.

David Houry, Master. John W Stockman, Se71ior Warden. Thomas Draper, Junior Wardelt. S H Butcher, Treasurer.

Samuel McDonald, Secl路etary. Benj Van Buskirk, Senior Deacon. \Villiam MaddeD, Junio?' Deacon. Eli Bruner, Tyler.

RAISED.

Madden, William McDonald, Samuel

Anderson, T B Calbreath, J W

Ockerman, D R Robinson, John.

AD~IITTED.

Butcher, S H

Lauderbaugh, Milton. DIMITTED.

Roice, James Brownlee, Joel Cass, Samuel Foster, J C Gradle, Andrew

Haugh, Jeremiah Kennedy, J A Duree, D J Riggs, George Loury, \Villiam

Evans, F M Bruce, Albert Arnold, Nathan Loutzenhizer, Jacob Dodson, William.

SVSPENDED.

Strong, \VilIiam.

CL.\.Y LODGE, No. 207.

GreenvIlle. Clay County. DATE OF CUAKTER-::\IAY 30, IS6J.

STATED MEETIXG5, SATLRDAY

PRECEDI~G

EACH FLLL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Robert H Finch, ltfa.<ter. Saml 'V Cummons, SeNior 1Vayde1l. 'Vm If Albright, ':fu1I1'or 1Vardm. H J Rowell, Treasurer.

'VI'\ H 'Vaers, Secretary. G \V :\Iontgomery, SCllior DIJaCON. Thompson Craven, "Jllnior Deacoll. Robert 11 Moore, Tyler.

276

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED. Mc~dams,James

Morrow, James Singleton, Charles Harman, John.

James, Samuel James, G W

Joiner, John

AD;\UTTED.

Edmondson, J M. DIMITTED.

Morgan, M H Graves, Frank Denham, S N

Robb, Joseph Barrett, 'V C Pence, William Craven, Isley.

Titus, Tames Claybrook, G W Brown, Shelton

SA.LISBURY LODGE, No. 208. Salisbury, Charlton Co. DATE OF CUARTER- OCTOBER 19,

1867.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY AFTEIl THE FULL MOOS.

OFFICERS.

I K Stephenson, Master. I:M Hamilton, Senior Wardell. :M L Walton, JUlliOl' Warden.

N H McGirk, TI路easurer.

John E Weber, Secl'etary. (J J Knox, Senior Deacon. Thos H Walton, Junior Deacon. W .I!' Maupin, Tyler. RAISED.

Spence, \Vm T Wayland, H H Hite, Wm E Blake, Wm H

Clark, 'Vm Windsor, N J Hurt, \Vm P McCully, J H.

Thomas, F B Nickerson, I I Holliday, R T

ADMITTED.

Wayland, Eli

'Vinn, T B Hampton, I 'V.

Syms, Geo

DDllTTED.

Winn, T B.

McGirk, N H DIED.

Maupin, \Vm F.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

POPLAR BLUFF LODGE, No. 209. Poplar Bluff. Butler Co. DATE

OF CHARTER-MAY

3', ,SIS,.

STATED MEETINGS, SECOXD AND FOURTH SATURDAYS

IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joseph W Baldwin, Master. James S Ferguson, Secretary. Oscar C Jennings, Senior JVarde'J. James V Odell, Senior Deacon. Francis 1'1'1 Lawson, :flmior Warden. 'V B Fleming, :funl'or Deaco'J. John S Varner, Treas'Jre,.. James Tombs, Tyler. RAISED.

Lawson, Francis M

Burris, F 1'1'1 Keener, E B.

Maben, Robert

AD~rrTTED.

Jones, David C Stafford, S N Kitchen, Daniel

Fleming, Wm B Odell, John F KeIIy, Alfred.

Poplin, Green L Combs, 'Vm R

DIMITTED.

Polly, John H Huston, W J Blakey, Stephen A

Jennings, B D \ViIliams, Asa \Velch, Thomas G

Ashley, Calvin Miller, John L 'Vatters, John.

REINSTATED.

'VaUers, John.

UNiONVILLE LODGE, No. 210. Unionville, Putnam Co. DATE OF CHARTER-:\lAy 30,

A, D. 1S6,; A. L. 5S6I,

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ,EFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

John S McCollom, lJfaster. Jefferson G Hart, Seaior TVm'den. William F Staples, Junior Warden. Cornelius A Elson, Treasurer. Milton Canby, Secreta)'y.

NeIson P Applegate, Senior Deaco,~. Branson Richards, Jlmior Deaco,~. Charles T Triplett, Senior Stewai路d. Andrew J Hoskerson, Junto)' StewGI'd, James Goul, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

RAISED.

Richardson, John C.

Humphreys, John D ADMITTED.

\Vright, Isaac. DIlIUTTED.

Kain, Alexander K

WI'ight, Marshall

Hall, Richard N.

HICKORy HILL LODGE. No.

~11.

Hickory Hill, Cole co. DATE OF CU,\RTER-OCTOBER 19, 1867.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING BEFORE EACH FULL l\IOO~.

OFFICERS.

E )f Lumpkin, Master. M 0 N Henley, Seniol' Warden. J B McKenzie, Junior Wardell. B Amos, 'l'reasw路er.

Wm 0 Jordan, Secreta/'Y' J C Russell, sent,(},. Deacon. J J Glover, Junior Deacon. W D Roark, Tyler. RAISED.

Russell, J C Clibern, C Scott, J Campbell,1\1

Roark, WD Rowe,] Campbell, J G Roark, 1\1 C.

Dawson, N Proctor, J M Wray, D E

ADMITTED.

Bond, M C Jenkins, J H G

Crisp, R \Vellver, D A.

Soward, J

APPENDIX.

1868.]

279

FOUR MILE LODGE. No. 212.

Four Mlle, Duuklin Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER '9,

'867.

STATED MEETINGS, THURSDAY ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

N J McBride, Mas/er. Marian Beasley, Sen'-or Warden. A E Mills, ':IUlu'or Wardell. L J Taylor, Treasurer.

Given Owen, Secretary. James A Faughan, Senior Deacon. John R Edwards, 'Yunl'or Deacotl. Samuel K Powell, Tyler.

RAISED.

Hopper, AD.

ROLLA LODGE, No. 213.

Rolla, Pbelp. Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

JO,

.86,.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING PRECEDING EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

B P Faulkner, Ma8ter. W M Smith, Senior Warden. B P Bland, Junior Warden. Joseph Campble, 'lrea8urer. Alex H Orchard, Secretary.

C G W ooddy, Senior Deacon. J L Smith, Junior Deacon. Samuel Smith, Senior StetDard. Joseph Tipton, Junior Steward. A Dempewolf, Tyler. RAISED.

Dodson, Thomas Herebourg, Saphus Hamil, eM

Skyles, H M Bland, RP Tipton, Joseph

Webber, John Bland, C C Edelman, E N.

280

[Oct.

APPENDIX. ADMITTED.

Hutchins, F S Sea, E A Hill. VB

Wishon, Frank Hass, Julius Harding, S W

Stevens, G W Freman, James Jewel, Alex.

DIMITTED.

Nawbury, Bran Sherill, Joel Dodson, D

Myers, J G Marr, James A Cravens, J W

Fringer, F F Hingst, Fred Wishon, Frank.

DIED.

Willhite, A.

FOREST CITY LODGE. No. 8t.,.

Forest City, Ro1& Co. DATE 01' CHARTER-MAY

30t

1861.

STATED MEETINGS. FIRST SATURDAY AND THIRD MONDAY IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

W H Williams, Matlter. C W Harris, Senior Warden. I W Zook, Junior Wartkn. R I Poindexter, Preatlurer. Hiram Patterson, Seeretary.

J obn Hill, Senior Deacon. W S Canon, Junior Deacon. Onel Graves, Senior Steward. W L Dillingham, JUllior StetDard. C R Conklin, Pgler. RAISED.

Gouch, James A.

Gillis, Edward DIMITTED.

Johnson, H R

Dill, Hamilton Gillis, Edward. DIED.

Chaney, SF.

Browning, Napalin

APPENDIX.

1868.]

HORNERSVILLE LODGE. No. StlS.

Cotton Plant, Dunklin Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

30, A, L. 5861.

STATED MERTINGS, FRIDAY EVENt'NG ON OR AFTER EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

G W Lindemood, Senior Deacon. I Jones, Junior Deacon. R R Douglass, Senior Steward. L L Watson, Juni01' Steward. E A Vhilland, Tylel'.

Wm M Satterfield, Ma8ie/路. Saml J Harkey, Senior Wa/'den. H Dono.ldBon, Junio/' Warden. C H Myracle, Trea8urer. W B Helm, Secretary.

RAISED.

Roberts, W V Myracle, PAW Lichlyter, A D Rice,J P

Edmonston, A Douglass, R H Mott, R S Pelts, Joseph

Evens, J B Jones,] P Pruett, 'Villiam Finley, David.

ADMITTED.

Wray, A

Ladew, AJ

Rowlet, SM.

DIMITTED.

Holloway, R G

Fisher, F.

SUSPENDED.

DIED.

Tomson, J C.

Porter, 'Vm C.

GRANBY LODGE, No. 216.

DATE OF CUAR1"EK.-OCTOBER

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY

]9,

JSlY7.

OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON,

OFFICERS.

\V S Street, Ma8ter. Andrew 'Voolsey, Seniol' lV/II'dell, Lee Taylor, Junior Wa,'den, Alexander Cann, Tre/l8w'e/', Thomas I.nmJcy, Seeretm'y,

John Kingston. Senior De-aeo/I, D H )loore, Juniol' Deacon, WiI\j,\m H Crl\lIc, eniol'StewclI'd,

A L Ker~ey, Junior Steward. William \V FrlIzicl', 'Tyler.

282

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Judson, W H H Street, SA Kersey, AL Haworth, Eli

Sharp, A J Vanhorn, John Tappana, Charles E Mullins, Stephen

Ellis, J C Swartz, P L Fall, James Seigler, P B.

ADMITTED.

Kingston, John Crane, William H

Lumley, Thomas Mitchell, J C

Frazier, William W Sneed, Thomas P.

DIMITTED.

Sharp, G W.

BARBEt: LODGE, No. 217. BroW'n8vlUe, Saline Coant,.. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBEK

'9, ,86].

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

David L Berry, Ma8ter. David J Parsons, Senior Wa1路den. John B Gorden, Junior Wa1'den. Wm G Buckner, Treasurer. Richard L Ferguson, Secretary.

,Edward S West, Senior Deacon. James Graham, Junior Deacon. GOltleib Gottlieb, Senior Steward. James S Lynch, Junior Steward. Robert J Brady, Tyler.

ADMITTED.

McLelland, W C

Cantebury, R F Griffin, R.

Beaty, S N

1868.]

APPENDIX. GOOD HOPE LODGE, No. 218.

Carondelet, St. Louis Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY, 186"

STATED MEETISGS, FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF EVERY II-IONTH.

OFFICERS.

John Hewitt, Master. R W Waters, Smi01' Wa1'den. S E Ingram, Junior Warden. H Painter, Treasurer. George D Hawkin~, Secretary.

George Dorman, Senim" Dearxm. C Alvord. Junior Deacon, John L Murphy, Senior Steward. H 'Vestman, Junior Steward. Charles Ribsaum, 'lYler. RAISED.

Bollinger, J R Everst, A M

Brock, Ferd Emerson, Luther Wilcox, William.

Ettling, John Tully, Mathew

DDfiTTED.

Burke, P T

Garvin, Charles Pyatt, James.

K_~NSAS

Moore, Mathew

CITY LODGE, No. 220.

Kansas City, Jackson Co. DATE OF CUARTER-MA\~30, ZS6I.

STATED

MEETINGS, SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY MONTH.

EVENINGS OF EACH

OFFICERS.

Wm E Whiting. Master. B R Bolman, Senior Warden. T W Letton, Juni01' Warden. F Askew, Treasurer.

D W Wells, Secreta1"!!. H E Brown, SeniM' Deaccm. Charles Brooke, Junior Deacon. Wm Bolden, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPEXDIX.

28 4

RAISED.

Knickerbocker, C H Brown, H E Gridley, P S

Horder, J R Casey, P Spence, W B

Heady, R S Dey, F E Wade, 'VP Ellison, D Chambers, B M Allen, J S Brown, A I Householder, G W

Salisbury, S W Bowker, S D Milner, J Levy, Robt Matthews, S S VanGuilder, E Briggs, A W Dragon, L Willson, J D.

Brooke, Charles Askew, F Lee,JW.

ADMITTED.

Plitt, G H Steele, W G Pierce, J N Porter,D H Keefer,] W Zehring, Chr Brooks, P D Gregory, WS

DIMITTED.

Brinkerhoff, H R Maddox, Asa Porter, D H

Scruggs, B F Knickerbocker, C H Wheeler, MC

Ransom, N C Horder,J R Odell,J M.

SUSPENDED.

Stone, Samuel

Ford, W W Varney, J O.

Messler, M M REINSTATED.

DIED.

Porter, Jesse L.

Ford, WW.

MYSTIC TIE LODGE. No. 221.

Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau County. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY 30,

A. L, 5861.

STATED MEETINGS, ON THE SATURDAY OF OR NEXT BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

J!\mes C Statler, Muster. R T Henderson, Senior Warden. Louis Hinklo, Junior Warden. Richard Swann, T,'eaSltrer.

G () Pepper, Secretary. T A Wilson, Senior Deacon. F }I Swann, Jlmior Deacon. Marcus Cotner, Tyler.

IS6S.]

zSs

APPENDIX.

RAISED.

Hines, M J Alexander, J M

McNeeley, J N Wills, G S.

Ross, Thomas D

AD:\IlTTED.

Green, \"m

Ross,

Bitt, William.

Dll\llTTED.

Wheeler, Wm J

Drum, 'V \\T. DIED.

Mnrphy, David H

Harris, M P

Bergbigler, A.

),'ABMEBS' LODGE, No. 222.

D.\TE

0.'

CHARTER-M.n' 30,

,861,

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER FULL MOON IN EVERY MO:STH,

OFFICERS.

HE N"ewman, Ma8ter. Thos H Meriwether, Seniol' Warden. J D Pierce, Junior TVm'den. G C Henson, Trea8w路er.

William R Allen, Secretary. G: R Meriwether, Seniol' Deacon. John Ewalt, Junior DeacOI拢. W J CI~mcnt8, Tyler.

RAISED.

AD:\lITTED.

McCalister, J H.

Porter, David H.

286

APPENDIX.

DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER

[Oct.

'9,

1867.

STATED MEETIXGS, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MOXTH.

OFFICERS.

T T Rodes, Master. James F \Voods, Sellior JVal'dcJI. Wm S Reid, ':!llnior Wardcll. James B Ash, Treasure". John C Rodes, Secretary.

M \V Buford, Senior Deacon. Joseph F \Valker, 7tl1l;0,' Deacon. J W Phillips, CkaPlain. William Holden, Tyler.

RAISED.

Thrailkeld, C W

Farrell, R E Maupin, H H.

Woods, James A

'Vetherford, George

Million, William

AD~nTTED.

Magruder, T.

DI~nTTED.

Million, William.

H-,~XILTON LOBUE,

No. 2\H.

Hamilton, Caldwell ()o. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER J9)

tS6j.

STATED MEETl.....GS, FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY NIGHTS IN EVERY MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Willis Griffing, Master. William Partin, Setlioy JVardetl. Wm G Stewart, Junior Warden. George S Lamson, Treasurer. \Villiam Wilmott, Secretary.

Marcus A Low, Senior Deacon. A J Bessmer, Junior Deacon. A G Davis, Senior Stewa"d. T P Ward, JUIlior Steward. C M Morrow, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

RAISED.

Foley, EM Menefee, A C

(;oldenburg,Jacob

Dudley,EJ Henry, \Villiam H. ADMITTED.

Thomas, F A Post, HJ Squier,J J

Anderson, Harry Y Wilmott, William Bennett, David.

Orr, William W Filson, J L

DIMITTED.

Anderson, Harry Y.

SALEM LODGE, No. 223.

Salem, Dent Co. DATE OF CHARTER- MAY 29,

,86••

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE THE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

J M Orchard, Master. R W Montgomery, Senior Detzcotl. Wallace McDonald, Sen. Warden. Geo R Kenamore, ',funior Deacon. David R Henderson, Jtm. Wardrtl. John R Ray, Senior Steward. Saml D Hendricks, ',funior Steward. Grant A Kinamore, Trea.<urer. M L Sturda\'ant, Tyler. M M McSpadden, Secretary. RAISED.

Dent, Louis H Wofford,J G Dent, Ferguson

Ray, John R Wofford, C P Woodward, E F

Dent, J!If Chilton, Geo F Young, \V A.

AD~IlTTED.

Montgomery, R W

Montgomery, Hart. DI:\UTTED.

Wilson, E W

Hudspeth, G R Cage, Wilson.

Stemmons, \Vm H

288

[Oc~.

APPENDIX. DIED.

East, E

SALINE LODGE. No. 226.

Ste. Mary'_ Landin::. 8te. Genevieve County. DATE OF CHARTeR-MAY, 1862.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH

OFFICERS.

A W Thompson, Master. Wm T Cole, Senior Warden. F K Tucker, 'Junior Warden. Wm V Brown, TI'casurer.

Joseph Shaw, Secretary. R V Brown, Se,.,or Deacon. G L Tucker, 'Junior Deacon. W R Brown, Tyler. RAISED.

Hines, W

Gibony, FW. DIMITTED.

Graham, John

Hines, John. EXPELLED.

Obuchon, Peter.

(JJ!PRESS LODGE. No. 221.

Ladede, Linn (Jo. DATE OF CUAUTER-l'fAY 29,1862.

STATED

MEETI~GS, FIRST

AND THIRD SATURDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Erastus M Tracy, Master. Jnmcs A Seaton, Secretary. Alferd Williams, Sellior JVardm. James C Griffith, Senz'or DeacOII. Edw C Margrave, :lunz'or Warden. Gnrdner \V Freeman, :lun. Deacoll. Tilford Lamme, Tyler. fohn Lomax, Treasurer.

1868.]

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Taylor, William McCready, William.

Seaton, James A

Margrave, Edward C

ADMITTED.

Hollis, C P. DIMITTED.

Tarbox,

McCready, Wm. DIED.

Clark,

TM.

SHELBINA LODGE, No. 228.

Shelbina, Shelby Co. DATE OF CUAKT£R-MAY

19, A. D.

lS6z.

STArED MEETINGS, FRIDAY EVENING ON OR AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

George THill, Mastrr. L T Hoover, Senior fVarde1l. G A Jenks, 7"";01' JVarde1l. Charles Goodman, Treasurer. J 'Villiam Towson, Secretary.

E N Gerard, Senior Deacon. John 1\:1 Bates, 7un;or Deacon. J W Sigler, Senior Steward. Oscar Reid, 71mior Ste~vard. Newton J Adams, Tyler. RAISED.

Bozarth, James A. ADMITTED.

Cook, S S Mooney, C R

Drown, Jo.hua Slattery, J J

Fox, Joseph H Monteith, John.

DIMITTED.

Taylor, John R

Holliday, L A. REI:-;STATED.

Robertson, 1\:1 O.

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

NEVA.DA. LODGE, No. 229.

A.lpha, Grundy (lo. DATE OF CHARTIlR-MAY

"9,

186••

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Nathan Cravens Master.

James P Thomas, Secl·etary. Frank Clark, Senior Deacon. Michael Colt, Junior Deacon. Isaac Hirsh, Tyler.

Alex McGrager, Senior Wa,·den.

Green B Owens, Junior Warden. Francis Hancock, Treasurer.

DIMITTED.

Helwig, Jacob Freeman, John B

Pyle, Caleb Wilson, S

McAfee, Robert Elmore, S W.

DIED.

Wilcoxen, Jefferson.

ST• .JA.MES' LODGE, Ne. 230. 8t• .Jame., Phelp. (lo. DATJl OF CHARTER-MAY

29, A. D.

1863.

STATED MEETIN"S, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

W E Glenn, Master. W A Dillon, Sem'or Warden. Charles Cartall, :funior Warden. Ed S Seymour, Treasurer. S H Headlee, Secretary.

Henry Fort, Sent'or Deacon. Ed McDole, :fu1l,'or Deacon. Albert Nulty, Sent'or Steward. ] ames M Alters, :fum'or Steward. TA Carter, Tyler.

RAISED.

Johnson, W S McDole, Ed Criden, Jerry McAli.ter, B F

.lolly, W B

Garner, W P Fort, Henry Gorman, Finly Alters,] M Griffith, C W

Carter, T A Nulty, Albert Stinson, Thomas Smith,] M Pinsen,A.

ADMITTED.

Crews, GS

Sagner, ehas.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

DIMITTED.

Wishon, FM

Freeman, J

SUSPENDED.

REINSTATED.

,v.

Matlock, G W.

Matlock, G \V.

WARRENTON LODGE, No. 231. War..enton, Warren Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

29t

1S63~

STATED MEETINGS, ONE O'CLOCK ON SATURDAY AFTER EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

David P Dyer, Master. G F Boswell, Secretary. James W Shelton, Senior Warden. Henry Hutchison. Senior Deacon. AlElx Hammontree, Junior Warden. Berkly Livsey, Junior Deacon. Wm Shaden, Tyler. WilBOn HutchiBOn, Treasurer. RAISED.

McEntire, Jas Shaden, Wm.

Pulliam, John A

Mische, Fritz

ADMITTED.

D1MITTED.

Cravens, H H.

Pleasants, R E.

LONE .:JACK LODGE, No. 23'2. Lone .:Jaek• .:Jaekllon Co. DATE OF CHARTER-OcrORER IQ.

D. 186';';

A. L. 5867.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

N G Cooly, Mao.ter. Moses Mullins, Sent'o,. Warden. C L Benton, 'Junt'or Warden. E D Lightfoot, Treasurer.

T B Benton, Secretary. E F Lovill, Sent'or Deacon. J F Edmunson, 'Jtmt'or Deacon. John Shelton, Tyler.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. RAISED.

Noland, George N Kimsey, James W

Maeke, Thos A Kimsey, John Ferguson, Mosef.

Alexander, P S Yankee, Jacob Fulkerson, A P

Hockemmith, K D 'Vaters, Robert Abram, 'Veaver.

Cox, Horatio Fq"t:r, R T

ADMITTED.

Skaggs, J D Gibson, 'V P

DIED.

DIMITTED. Hocken~mith, K

Felix, G George.

BUCKLIN

LODGI~,

No. 233.

Bu.,klln, LIDD Co.

STATED MEETII;CS, SATURDAY XIGHT BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MOKTH.

OFFICERS.

J M Cash, Master. Thomas Jobson, SCllior TVarde". Noah Caton, ':fllllior TVardell. Lloyd Cash, Treasurer.

John II Hill, SecretQ1路y. Nelson L Green, Senior Deaco1'. J 1\1 Brown, ':ftl1lior Dt'acoll. William Stith, Tyler.

ADMITTED.

Wheeler, R J. DnUTTED.

Green, J M

Lingo, I S. SVSPEXDED.

Stunkle, Charles

Tovey, Patrick. REINSTATED.

Stunkle, Charles

Tove)', Patrick.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

ST. FRANCOIS LODGE, No. 234.

Libercyville4 SC. Francol. Councy. D.\TIt

CHARTER-MAY 06, A. D.

'864;

A. L. $864.

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY AFTER THE FULL MOON IK EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

James A Smith, Master. EN McFarland, Senior Warden. H N Kelley, Junior Warden. H W Crow, Treasurer.

Asa McAllister, Secretary. J F HRrris, Senior Deacon. J A PlLlmer. Junior Deacon. Wesley Moore, Tyler.

ADMITTED.

Baker, A H.

Graham, John

IONIC LODGE, No. 236.

P1II'eon Creek. Rail. CounCy. STATED MEETINGS, FIRST SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH, AT TWO O'CLK P. M.

OFFICERS.

Samuel .M: Elliott, Master. R J Rudisill, Senior Warden. J P Foreman, Junior Warden. W M Jamison, Treasurer. T .J Priest, Secretary.

J H BlLsket, Senior Deacon. :M B Rudisill, Ju,tior Deacon.

J J Norton, Senior Steward.. J C HickerolOn, Junior Steward. W H Phillips, Tyler. RAISED.

Smith, W H H

Ogle, F

Bush, J S.

ADMITTED.

DIED.

Glascock, N.

Smith, Wm H H.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. SEDALIA LODGE. No. 236.

Sedalia, Pettis Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

26,

1864.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING ON OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

Wm H Allison, Senior Deacon. B H Ingram, Master. Henry C Lesher, :funior Deacon. John B Gallic, SCllior Warden. Edward W Bixby, :funior Warde1Z. David Levy, Senior Steward. Clifton Wood, Treasurer. P C Hughes, :funior Steward. Peter Latsch, Tyler. J C W Lindsey, Secretary. RAISED.

Hassinger, Wm H Walker, Geo A Johnson, Thos Duvall, Philip

Mason, Vol P Franklin, P N Snyder, C C \Vallace, Ad Jackson, L P.

Helm, Thos F Ready, John A Baker, W S Hutzcnpillar, John 1\1

Broyles, John F Smith, C E Richie, WW Bradley, James R Parker, Albert.

Grubb, \Vm C Higgins, Joseph C

Landc., Joseph P Fcrguson, Thos H

Westenburgh, Geo P \Volf, Isaac Campbell, D A Goodwin, J West

ADMITTED.

Galbraith, John F Kinsey, F M Campbell, A Neal, James W

DIMITTED.

Greenfield, Nathaniel Bradley, James R.

SUSPEXDED.

Dake, Charles T.

PLAT.~

LODGE, No. 237.

La Plata, Macon Co. STATED MEETIXGS, WEDNESDAY NIGHT

OR BEFORE TIlE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

~hnrJl,

lIJ".,ter. James Hubbard, Smior W"rden. J Wood ::;aunders. Junio1' Warden. L D Miller, TreaslI1'cr.

S C Davidson, Seerc:ary. J ~l Moore, Senior Deaeon. A M Carpenter, Tyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.]

295

RAISED.

Shaffer, David Miles, W A

Howard, William T Sears, J M Roebuck, William J.

Wares, Samuel Truitt, James K

ADMITTED.

Duscan, C H McClanahan, J C

Crawford, S M Johnson, William A

Defoor, John Plemmons, James G Phipps, T J. DIMITTED.

Atterbury, C

Shelton, B F. DIED.

Howard, William T.

RUSHVILLE LODGE, No.

~38.

JlulIllvllle, Bucllanan Co. DATE OF CHARTER -

MAY

26, 1865.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY ON OR AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS â&#x20AC;˘.

W m Armstrong, Senior Deacon. Chas E Gardner, Junior Deacon. S B Wells, Senior Steward. Garison Stagg, Junior Steward. A B Gentry, Tylel'.

Isaac Naylor, Master. James M Wells, Senior Warden. W m Howard, Junior Wa1'den, Wm A Armstrong, Treasurer. John G Evans, Secretal'y.

RAISED.

Sample,] A G

Elliott, L P Graham, Sam.

Marrow,

ADMITTED.

Matney, R B.

Armstrong, 'Vm DIMITTED.

Davis, James F

Myers, H

Blagg, W.

[Oct.

APPENDIX. 8PENCERBUBG LODGE. No. 239.

8pencerbarg, Pike Coanty. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY

:16, A.

'865;

A. L. 5565.

STATED MEETINGS, SATURDAY EVENING AFTER FULL MOON, AT TWO O'CLOCK.

OFFICERS.

Kindred .M Row, Master. Wm C Wylie, Senior Warden. W m T Fuqua, Junior Warden. Abraham Lacy, 'lTeasurer.

John L Tribble, 8ecreta,'Y' Ketron A Laird, Senior Deacon. Benj T Bondurant, Jlmior DeacoTl. William Salfen, Tyler.

GRAN'"ILLE LODGE. No. 2010.

Granville, Monroe Co. DATE OF CHARTER-MAY :16,

,565; A. L. 5565.

STATED MEETINGS, F1UDAY EVENINGS ON OR BEFORE THE FULL lllooN IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

N M Read, Secretary. I D Evans, SentO?路 DeaCO'I. Eli J Rcbon, ,11111&&" Dcac()l!. Tho8 J Byars, Tyle',..

M D Blakey, Master. C W Rasb, Senior Wardell. Geo W Webb, JuntO?路 Warden. T S Magruder, Treasurer.

RAISED.

Byars, Thos J Worrell, R B

Moore, 'Vm H Davidson, E E.

Brown, C G

DIMITTED.

Sanders, Christopher

Johnson, Bushrod.

.-\PPEKDIX.

1868.]

PA.LE8TINt:: LODGE, No. 2tl. 8t. t:harles, 8t. Charles Co.

DATE

CHARTER-MAY 26, A. D. 1865.

STATED MEETINGS-MONDAY EVENING PRECEDING FULL MOON AND TWO WEEKS FROM THAT DAY.

OFFICERS. J~eph

H Alexander, Master.

W W Edwards, Senior Warden.

Edmund Taylor, Junior Warden.

J amcs GOwen, T,路easurer.

Ro A Harris, Secretary. Wm Selby, Senior Deacon. French Strother, Junior Deacon. IsnRc J Moore, Tyle路r. RAISED.

Edwards, A H

Keller, John A

Rowe, James H.

ADMITTED.

Evans, H B

McPherson, D K

Thompson, A B

DIMITTED.

Smith, James S

Clusky, Henry

Trestler, George E

PORTLA.ND LODGE, No. 242.

Portland, Calla_aT Co. DATE

CHARTER-MAY 26, 1865.

STATED MEETINGS, THIRD SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

W K McCall, Master. ?II S Coats, Senior Wm路den. Jesse McMahan, Junior Warden. Jackson Petty, Treasurer.

Edgar Moore, &cretary. J J Neal, Senio,' Dencon. J W ~mith, Junior Deaco7l. Ed Duncan, Tyler. RAISED.

Day, Green

Windsor, E M Clanton, A F.

Witcher,J C

[Oct.

APPENDIX. KEYSTONE LODGE, No. 2·13. St. LoullO. DATE OF CHARTER- MAY

25, 186,.

STATED MEETINGS, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Thos M: Wllnnall, Master. Theo A Oaswell, Se>lior Warden E H A Hahicht, Jur~ior War·dell. Ben A Dozier, 'l'reasur·er. Chas H Thorn, Secretary.

R IT HUZ7.11. Senior Deacon. John B Fleming, JU>lior Deacon. Wm Taylor, Senior'Stewar'd. W m Y oun~, Junior Steward. .Jnmes Edwards, Tyler. RAISED.

Brown,J H Gelston, Thos H Richards, Darius P

Carroll, John \V Morton, Chas A Wintle, G B

Edwards, James McCune, H H Yost, J H.

ADMITTED.

Bloomfield, J C Gill, Geo F Lighthjzer, H B McLean, Wm A

Dwyer, Philip Hofman, Chas Morton, Clark J Newall, B H Youngblood, J M.

Flint, Chas C Jr Kingman, Lewis Moore, R 1\1 Richardson, \V111

DIMITTED.

Massard, ehas.

Douglass, C M

MIDDLE F ADIUS LODGE, No. 24,4,. Middle FaltiuR, Scotland Co. DATE OF CIIAI<TER-MAY:I6,

A. D. 1865; A. L, 5865.

STATED MEETINGS, 0", SATURDAY AFTER FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH, AT EARLY CA~DLE LIGHT.

OFFICERS.

William A Coffey, Master. Thomas Hope, Sen.ior War·den. Geo T Collins, Junior War'den. Charles Cook, Treasurer. W L Mllnsel, Secretar'y.

GtlO S Collins, Senior Deacon. D:wid Bondurdnt, Junior Deacon. Robert S Smiley, Senior Stewar·d. Jnmes W Gibbs, Junior Steward. 1I H nvwning, 'lyler.

APPENDIX.

1868.J

RAISED.

Downing, H H

Jacoby, Henry

Fenton, F J

Farris, Wm E

Jacoby, Frank.

ADMITTED.

Farris, A. D.

DIlIflTTED.

Rippy, John R.

KNOBNOSTER LODGE. No. 2-15. Knobnoster• .Johnson Co. DATE OF CIIARTER-MAY 26, IE'6.5.

STATED MEETINGS, FRIDAY EVENING OF OR PRECEDING EVERY FULL :lfOON.

OFFICERS.

J H Warren, M(tsler. \V W Pigg, Senior Warden. W R Kennard, Junior Wardell. Jl\mes McKeehan, Treasu,·er. A.lonzo Case, Secretary.

L D Eberhl\rt. S,nio,' Deacon. Reury Thornhrow, J,tllio,' Deacon. L H lliggley, enior S,eward. F oM Craig. Janie". Stew((,.,l. Charles Larkin. Tyler. RAISED.

Grishin, John Ramy, W H

Taylor, B P Porter, Alexander

Read, H \V Hart, John.

ADMITTED.

Farley, E B Porter, Peter Collins, J A Means, J J

Maddox, Thomas Fisher, Rodes C Kennard, \V R Pagett, William

Culter, Adam

Harrison, Geo W l\IcDaniel, W T.

Biggley, L H Porter, J S Hamiline, E C Davis, A.

D1MITTED.

Mitchell, J H G

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APPENDIX.

300

MON'rGOMERY CITY LODGE, No. 248. Montaromery City, MontarolDery Co. DATE

CHARTER-MAY

Xl,

A. D. ,865.

STATED MEETINGS, THE SATURDAY ON OR AFTER TJJE FULL MOON.

OFFICERS.

S C Bilker, 8ec'l'ettlry. Thos P Hensley, Senior Deacon. B R Hensley, Juni.or Deacon. Mathew More, Tyler.

JO'lll F Tippett, Masfer. E B Overstreet, Senior Warden. S K TIppett, Junior Warden. Moses N Mo.llerson, Treasu1·e1'.

ADMITTED.

Estill,

Porter, G W

Eads, M L.

DIMITTED.

McConkin, Chas A

Sands,

Stevens, Thos.

NEOSHO LODGE, No.

2~7.

Neo.lao, Newton Co. DATE

CHARTER-MAY

Xl,

A. D. ,856.

STATED MEETINGS, ON THE TUESDAY NEXT AFTER TJill: FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Joshua Roberts, Master. L B Hearrell, Smjor Wardell. H Jennings, <.Jlmior Warden•. E Gregg, Treasurer.

W J J Morrow, Secretary. Jas T Boyd, Sem'or Deacon. Lyman Beeman, <.Jun. Deacon. John C Pool, Tyler. RAISED.

Alexander, TE Ebert, Edwin Hutchison, L B Maas, A Plummer, John Stor.eman, R C

Armstrong,·H C Hearrell, Robt Jones, H F Moss, 0 A Powers, Eli 'Vack, F.

Buzzard, J Hening, RA Keller, R V Nicholas, Jas Ramse) , Jas

APPENDIX.

1868.J

3°1

AD:\fITTED.

Alexander, Wm Drapar, W H Goldstein, A Mathes, J A Reding, I S Smith, P R

Baugher, D F Ferris, Scott Kirk, Wm M Powell, A H Robinson, Jas Still, L B Williams, J C.

Chenoweth, H S Gilstrap, Richard LilIal;d, T C Price, Wm C Schell, A C Still, J R

DIMITTED.

Ellis, R W

DIED.

Isbell, Wm.

Keller, R V.

ROCHEs'rEB LODGE, No. 2-1.8.

Bocl.e"ter, Andrc,v Co. DATE OF CUAH.TER -

OCTOBER

STATED MEETINGS, S,\TVRDAY EVENING

10, 1867.

OR BEFORE EACH FULL MOOX,

OFFICERS.

John C Ryan, Master. John Green, Sem'or TVa,-dell. John Me~ns, 'J"nior TVardell. Henr.v Blount, Treas"rer. M G Ruby, Secretary.

John C McQ!linn, SenIor DeacOII. \VilIiam Morgan, 'Jll/lior DeaCOJ1. F J Gager, Scnior Steward. James H Hill, 'Jlmior Steward. Silas K Payne, Tyler. RAISED.

Curts,J F

Kirtley, Nicholas Teenor, Martiu.

Odell, George

Wetzel, James E.

Dysart, Samuel

nnllTTED.

FUl'lli8h, John

~I.

CARROLL LODGE. No. 240. Mlle.' Point, Carroll Co. DATE OF CHAKTKI{-OCTOHEI( 19,

STATED MEETINGS, S.\TVRD.\Y

A. D.

EVEKIXG

1S6;;

5867-

AFTER EACH FULL MOOX.

OFFICERS.

Milton F Clark, Ma.<ter. Archibald Flint, Sell. TVardell. Fred 0 Lee, JVard,'". Lloyd Adams, Treasllr€l'. Wm H Adams, Sccretary.

J,,,,.

Jacob H Jones, Senior Deacon. \Vm Hudson, 'J""/01' Deacoll. Geo \V Jones, Sell/or Steward. George Kenton. Jllllior Steward. I.azarus T Cox, Tyler.

ApPENDIX.

3째2

[Oct

RAISED.

Haines. Abraham Crompacker, Richard Shackelford, John

Hudson, Wm Austen, J W Tevalt, GT Garlon, James.

Cogburn, G B Mayden, William Youngblood, R C

ADMITTED.

Lytten, Jesse. DIMITTED.

Magee, William J.

Magee, Thomas L DIED.

Austin, William W.

Evans, David

HIGH HILL LODGE, No. 250.

High Hill, Montgomery County. DATE OF CHARTER-OCTOBER 19, IS67.

STATED MEETINGS, THURSDAY ON OR BEFORE FULL MOON IN EACH MONTH.

OFFICERS.

Thos J Skinner, Master. Marion Skinner, Sem'or Wardell, Jesse Burton, :fuIlior Warden. Carltan J Tannehill, Treasllrer.

Thos J Clyce, Secretary. Eugene Rosenberger, Senior DeacolI, Thos Brooks, 7unior DeacoN. William Chapin, Tyler.

RAISED.

Clyce, T J

Blankenship, Wm Dean, H. DIlIllTTED.

Thomas, J L.

Viah,J A

1868.]

APPENDIX.

LIST OF LODGES TO WHICH CHARTERS WERE GRANTED OCTOBER IS. 1868, WITH NAMES OF THE THREE PRINClPAL OFFICERS AND POSTOFFICE ADDRESS.

CEDAR, No. 37, Shotwell, Franklin county-Joseph W. Arnest, W. M.; Joshua M. Doston, S. W.; Chas. P. Triplett, J. W. HOPE, No. 251, Washington, Franklin county-Samuel M. Davidson, W. M.; A. S. Bryan, S W.; C. W. Wade, J. W. ALANTHUS, No. 252, Alanthus, Gentry county-Enoch Liggett, W. M.; William Knie, S. W.; Isaac Groom, J. W. LINDLEY, No. 253, Lindley, Grundy county-G. Williams, W. M.; Hiram Doolin, S. W.; J. N"an'ey Hill, J. W. BUTLER, No. 25+, Butler, Bates county-John H. Frizell, Steele, S. W.; John W. Hannah. J. W.

,V.

M.; John

ALTON, No. 255, Alton, Oregon countj路-John A. Rice, W. M.; John A. Chastain, S. W.; Jacob Bettinger, J. W. SHEKINAH, No. 256, Hanover, Jefferson county-'Villiam S. Post, W. M.; Charles T. Warne, S. 'V.; CharleF F. Lee, J. W. LODGE OF LIGHT, No. 257, Eagleville, Harrison county-Arthur Graham, W. M.; H. M. Russ, S W.; William Blankership, J. W. RAVENNA, No. 258, Ravenna, Mercer county-Albert Bruse, W. M.; W. B. Rogers, S. W.; Joseph A. Kennedy, J. W. LoDGE OF LOVE, No. 259, Lancaster, Schuyler county-James Carter, W. M.I William Hombs, S. W.; Stephen Caymore. J. W. MECHANICSVILLE, No. 260, Mechanicsville, St. Charles county-John L. Martin, W. M.; Mortimore Stallard, S. W.; Wm. McClure, J. W. FLORENCE, No. 261, New Florence, Montgomery county-Arthur C. Stelvart, W. M.; James H. Tuttle, S. W.; James C. Ford, J. W. HOLDEN, No. 26', Holden, Johnson county-Ingham Starkey, W. M.; William B. Nichols, S. W.; Spotwood H. Moseley, ]. W.

A P-P E N'D I X.

[Oct.

SUMMIT, No. 263, Strother, Jackson county-Charles A. Goshen, W. I\L; Samuel Dryden, S. W.; John HJckaday, J. W. FAYETTEVILLE, No. 264, Fayetteville, Johnson county-James Randall, W. M.; Manbon, Seamond.s, S. W.; William E. Bothick, J. W. CORINTHIAN, No. 265, Warrensburg, Johnson county-George R. Hunt, W. M.; John A. McSpadden, S. W.; J. V. Wadell, J. W. SOCIAL, No. 266, Martinsburg, Audrain county-C. C. Gantt, W. M.; James S. Browne, S. W.; Thomas W. Garrard, J. W. AURORA, No. 267, St. Louis, St. Louis county-William A. Gibson, W. M.; Her.ry Silvester, S. W.; Henry B. Butts, J. W. LODGE OF TRUTH, No. 268, Atlanta, Macon county-Arthur Barron, W. M.; Daniel Moody, S. W.; Martin Atteruury, J. W. ROCK PRAIRIE, No. 269, Dunkle's Store, Lawrence county-M. H. Gilleland. \V. M.: Jam'es C. Stinson, S. \V.; Lewis Thomas, J. \V. NEW SALEM, No. 270, Cap au Gris, Lincoln county-William H. Crenshaw, W. M.; William H. Wise, S W.; Josiah H. Dryden, J. W. SOLOMON, No. 271, Springfield, Greene county-John Y. Fullbright, \V. M.; Jonathan E. Tefft, S. W.: William F. Dunn, J. W. GRAXITE, No. 272, Sedalia, Pettis county-Joseph M. Fox, \V. M.; David H. Smith, S. W.; Charies L. Martin, J. W. ST. CLAIR, No. 273, Osceola, St. Clair county-Samuel W. Burdett, W. M.; Elias Disney, S. \V.; John H. Thomas, J. \V. NEW MARKET, No. 274, New ~farket. Platte cOllnty-\V. P. Moore, W. M.; Isaac Deane, S. W.; John P. Boughman, J. \V. TRANQ.UILITY, No. 275, Centerville, Saline county-B. J. O'Rear, \V. M. ; Robert H. Willis, S. W.; Joseph Gorrell, J. W. GR!\ND RIVER, No. 276, Morristown, Cass cOllnty--Jehiel C. Stephenson, W. M.; A. H. Hale, S. W.; S. R. Estel, J. W. IKDEX, No. 277, Index, Cass county-Thomas F. Allison, W. M.; Jacob Horn, S. W.; \Villiam Benton, J. W. AVILLA, No. 278, Avilla, Jasper county-Noah Myers, W. M.; Charles Marquis, S. W.; Jacob H. Ulmer, J. W. HOGLE'S CREEK. No. 279, Q,yincy, Hickory county-E. John Warth, \V. M.; John H. Davidson, S. W.; \YilIiam Thomas, J. W. LODGE OF PEACE, No. 280, Chilhowee, Johnson county-C. C. Morrow, W. M.; T. J. Wright, S. W.; John Brown, J. W. FENTON, No. 281, Fenton, St. Louis county-Hugo S. Jacobi, \V. M.; Anderson, Bowles, S. W.; WiBiam M. Stethern, J. \V.

1868.J

APPENDIX.

COSMOS, No. 282, St. Louis, St. Louis county-Francis M. Wotke, W. M.; Alex. Suss, S. W.; H. N. Smith, J. W. STOCKTON, No. 283, Stockton, Cedar county-William B. Perry, 'W. M. ; Hardy J. Church, S. W.; James A. Coyle, J. W. LILY, No. 284, Grant City, Worth county-James Early, W. M.; C. R. Dawson, S. W. j W. J. Gibson, J. W. EARL, No. 285, Salem, Daviess county-I. Glaze, S. W.; George W, Flint, J. W.

J. Enyart, W. H.; Nathaniel

Ihi:sPERIAX, No. 286, Virgil City, Cedar county-J. C. Bourland, W. O. B. Wilkinson, S. W. j A. J. Culbertson, J. W.

M.;

CR.'FT, No. 287, Canton, Lewis county-James M. Holt, W. M.; John H. Pendergrass, S. W.; L. R. Lockwood, J. W. HERMITAGE, No. 288, Hermitage, Hickory county-John W. Snyder, W. M. j Ephraim Dent, S. W. j William J. Snyder, J. W. ACACIA, No. 289, Gosneyville, Clay county [Plattsburg Postoffice] - Jas. M Wilhoit, W. M.; Benjamin F. Records, S. W.; Allen W. Peterman, J. W. FAIRMOUNT, No. 290, Fairmount, Clark county-James T. Loughlin, W. M. j John E. Henry, S. W.; Cicero A. Lewis, J. W. EDINA, No. 291, Edina, Knox county-John W. Lee, W. M.; David Bly, S. W.; William E. Edens, J. W. LAMAR, No. 292, Lamar, Barton county-J. W. Dunn; W. M.; Marcellus Pyle, S. W.; William B. Smedley, J. W. . SARCOXIE, No. 293, Sarcoxie, Jasper county-George M. Roper, W. M.; George R. Hudspeth, S. W.; William Wormington, J. W. MOUND CITY, No. 294, Mound City, Holt county-D. P. Ballard, W. M. ; Samuel Lee, S. W.; John Schrautz, J. W. MONITEAU, No. 295, Jamestown, Moniteau county-Charles G. Hickox, W. M.; Washington Wood, S. W.; Jackson Bruce, T. W. GROVE, No. 296, Webster Groves, St. Louis county-B. M.; George W. Gore, S. W.; F. B. Howe, J. W.

~ri6tol,

OZARK, No. 297, Fair Grove, Greene county-J. G. Huff, W. M.; Wm. B. Epps, S. W.; George W. Huff, J. W. MARBLE HILL, No. 298, Marble Hill, Bollinger county-Wm. C. Tally, W. M.; Stephen A. Calvert, S W.; J. Henry Rider, J. W. TEMPLE, No. 299, Kansas City, Jackson county-Asa Maddox, W. M. i James R. Horder, S W.; C. A. Carpenter, J. W. 20

APPENDIX.

[Oct

DORIC, No. 300, Forkner's Hill, Dallas county-David M. Jameson, W. M.i Spencer Marlin, S. W.; William Marlin, J. W. WHITE HALL, No. 301, Prairie Park, Nodaway county-Ephraim Meyers, W. M.; Evander Agee, S. W.; Robert G. Hubbard, J. W. LICK CREEK, No. 302, Perry, Ralls county-Richard N. Mayhew, W. M.; Peter A. Salling, S. W.; William H. Ely, J. W. OSAGE, No. 3掳3, Nevada City, Vernon county-James White, W. M.; R. W. McNiel, S. W.; D. C. Hunter, J. W.

The \Vorshipful Masters of the foregoing CE::J are earnestly requested to cause their Secretaries, as soon as elected and installed, to send their name and postoffice address to the Grand Secretary, to be entered in the Directory kept for that purpose.

The following Cf!J failed, in whole or in part, to render the date of their Charters, although earnestly requested to do so, as without them it is impossible to complete the historical register in this office, which was commenced in 1866: Ark, No.6. Herman, No. 123. Memphis, No. 16. Potosi, No. 131. Palmyra, No. 18. Cass, No. 147. Greencastle, No. 21. Birming, No. 150. Florida, No. 23. Concord, No. 154. Wyaconda, No. 24. Houston, No. 42. St. Johns, No. 28. Arrow Rock, No. 55. Tipton, No. 56. Hunts\'ille, No. 30. Independence, No. 76. Ralls, No. 33路 Lebanon, No. 77. Kirksville, No. 105. Trenton, No. III. St. Joseph, No. 78. Laclede, No. 83. Daviess, No. 116. Versailles, No. 117. Washington, No. 87.

St. Andrews, No. g6. Ashland, No. 156. Whitesville, No. 162. Occidental, No. 163. Colony, No. 168. Griswold, No. 178. Hannibal, No. ISS. Zeredetha, No. 1S9. Wellsville, No. 194. Good Hope, No. 218. Saline, No. 226. Ionic, No. 235. La Plata, No. 237.

[SCHEDULE "A."J

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. WM. N. LOKER,

GRAND TREASURER,

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Feb.

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APPENDIX. [8chedule "B."]

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Wllo8 .Ione While workill~ under dispensation, and the membership returned by them Is all actual increase on the total membership reported la.;t year. (ej. l'aiLl by (;allege certiJicate8.

1863.J

APPENDIX.

Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement-Continued.

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APPENDIX •

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APPENDiX.

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APPENDIX.

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Ashlar, for dispensation Charity, tor dispensation.......... • Clarence, for disuensation and charter............................................. , Cainsville, for di~pensation Edinburgh, for dispennation.......................................................... Kennady. for dispensation............................................................. Mt. Pleasant, for dispensation........................................................ Mt. Zion, for dispens..tion.............................................................. New London, for dispenaation........................................................ Middle Grove 0, No. 42, dues of J. N. Hill for dimit...................... Martha Washington D. No. 46, dues of J. D.•Jump for dimit............

30 00 30 00 50 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 80 00 3000 20 00 13 50

Ca). I hlln~ suhstitnted the colnmll8 of " increl\se" sufi. "decrease" in the above tabl'e in llla<~e. ot'ut\.te::!o or dU"1.e{'~, wh.it.. h will he fount! uuuey the heu.dB or llcturns. (0) . LOIIg'es marked thus (0) WCI'C chartered October 15, 1868, and 1he work r!'portt·t! by tht'ffi wa~ done while Working umlt>l' dispensation, nnt' the membershlp returut:"d hy tlll'm is all actual iucrense on the total mcmbel'~hip reported last yeal·. (e). Lo.l~es markc.l thus (c) workc.1 unllt'r llis[lcnsfLtion, but dId not reUller an abstruct of work (Jane, except ill the cOI'Y ofrecoru, hence no Bumlnary i~ given. NOTE .-)!,lIlY of the I.mlg-es <1i,l not mllke their returns nor pny their <1l1e5 in time, as In'(,;S(jl'ibt',l by the By-Lu,ws, to have the sante included in the 1'(!POl't with the (;loanu 1 h VI! 1lg'llin ,0 urge UlJOIl Lodgt's to l"t'mit thl·ir dues with tht· l'cluru8, at Ieu:;t tWl'nt}· (lays hefore the ml'eting nfth~ (Jru.ucl Lodge, In {'xnmining the rl'tUl'IlS I find nuuIY t'l'l'ur:;. lly the Secl'dnl'it>:'i, ill ,'onlJuu'iug the nunlber Ht' "wruhel':O; l'l'tul'IlC'.{l last year, SllOWillg' that they (10 not kel'p H. hi3todcal ,'eqis/crt 01' dill not cornnll'uce thiS year's l'l'pOl't wltt'i'l! the h'-'it One leftoir. Again, I finel thnt some of the n·cul'itulations on thc hucks of the rdUl'llS a.rc ineol'rect, SOillC ni' the retlu'llH iueluL1<" 1';. A, und fI~. C., Qthel'S tlw..;c 11ead, Stl8pl'lltletl, llimitted R.1l1. c:rqrellcd. I would Ul''''e upon Sccretnries to clu·\,t'ully lH'\'S('1"\'C in tht~ Lut.1j.;'t~ urchi'tI'S the puhli~hed 1'(,'I'0rt uf ]~l:)7, u.s. it contained n full roll of all • 'dcnd Lod!-.n·~," a fllll l'('pnrt of all ffit.>mhl·rs, nlld a complete list of the elective Omcei's of till' Uru.ncl I.,otl~e :::iince its Ol'~llllizati()lI. Kulnt: 01 the

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relu\'ll .Ince they

1868.]

APPENDIX.

RECAPITULATION.

1867*.

Number of Lodges on the roll ....•... 25° " "making returns •.•. :13° " members returned . 1:1,230 No. members not returned (estimated) 27 0 Total membership .••...•.•••.....•.. , 1:1,500 Initiated .....••••.••.•.•••••••••..••. 2,211 Passed \ 2,0<)8 Raised .•.. , •.•.•.•••••••.••.....•.•. 1,948 Admitted . 1,400 Dimitted .. 1,146 Died ••...•••••••••.••••••••••.•••..• 175 Suspended ••••.•••••..•..••.•....••.. 113 Expelled ..•...•.•..••••.•.••.•.•••.• 1 53 Reinstated ..•..•.• " ••••••.••...•..•. 34 Rejected . 1,178 Excess of admissions over dimissions ..

1868. .'~Ol

InDecrease. crease

- - - - --51

300 14.497

320

14,8 1 7 1, 82 5 1,649

"The report of 1867 included the work for eighteen months.

2,3 17

386 449 374

1,574 1,218

182

9 12 17 2 140

234 3

34 54 854

27 10

9 32 4

306

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APPENDIX. [Schedule" C."]

Grand Secretary's Financial Statement. Balance on hand October 17, 1867 .•..••. ··.· .•.. · ...•••..•.•• $ Amount ca,h reech'ed m 1868, as per schedule above: For Di'pen,ations ........................•.... $1,260 00 " Charter'.................................. 660 00 Due' 5,767 15 College claims.. . . . .. . . .. . . • . . . . . . . .• .• ..•. 161 09

$13,271 54

Total DISBURSEMENTS.

Charit)' $1,075 CoJlege claims.... . . . .. . . . • .. .. . . . • . .. . . .. .. .. .. 50 Return fees to Lodges , . . .. . IS<) Portraits of Grand Officers............ ..... 81 Contingent expenses of Grand Lodge.... .......•.• 254 O'Sulli"an monument..... •.. 503 Printing charters.... ........•. 150 Office rent..... .... .. ....• 625 Grand Lodge 'ault.... 887 Insurance on office................. ...•...........• 17 Print.ing, stationery, etc. ...• 131 PO!o'tage,

tel~granls,

etc-

······

00 00 00

75 cP 00 00 00

50 00 85

242 00

Printing proceedings 2,000 00 Salar), of Grand Secretary and Grand Tyler 2,200 00 Moving to and furnishing office.................... 274 68

- - - $ 8,681 68 4,589 86

Balance on hand to new account. .. .. . . . .•. . . . .. . .. .• .. .. .•..

$13,27 1 54 RECEIVED SIXCE SETTLEMENT WITH GRAND TREASURER.

For Dispensations $ 30 00 " Charters.......................... .. .. .. . . .. . • 320 00 Due,; .......•...........•.........••...•....•. 1,004 50 " College claims................................ 300 36

- - - - $ 1,654 86 AMorXT OF DUES INCLUDED I:oi' SCHEDULE "A" PAID.

$317 10

By College certificates RECEIVED ON COLLEGE CLAIMS.

Missouri Lodge, Ko. I···· .. $ 7 Douglas Lodge. Ko. 54' .... 22 Monticello Lodge, No. 58... 14 Rocheport Lodge, No. 67'" 27 Danville Lodge, No. 72..... 3

50 Eureka Lodge. No. 73·······$ 3 97 50 Erwin Lodge, No. 121...... 36 25 Heroine Lodge, No. 104.... 67 50 00 Potosi Lodge, No. 131 ••••.. 1050 37 Oregon Lodge, No. 139·.... .. 50

1868.J

APPEXDIX.

AMOUNT OF COLLEGE CERTIF[CATES CREDITED LODGES ON ACCOUNT OF DUES.

PauldingviJle, No. II •••••• $ 20 10 Lebanon, No. 77 $[57 35 Memphis, No. 16 127 IZ St. Joseph, ]';0. 78 123 00 Cooper, No. 36....... 8+ 00 Star of the West. No. 133.. 61 23 Wakanda, No. 52 73 84

The following amounts are due from Lodges on Grand Secreretary's books: 'Villiamsburg, No.8, dues for 1868 :j>Z4 00 Palmyra, No. 18. " 1867 .............................• 9" 7$ Florida, No. 23, balance dues, 1868.... I 50 £tna, No. 4[, dues for 1868. 16 00 Independence, ]';0.76, dues for 1868 .......•..................... 37 50 Versailles, No. lI'l, , 2900 Ashland, No. 156 , 37 00 New Hope, No. 199, 1867 47 z5 Wellsville, No. 202, balance...................... I 00 Ionic, No. 235, dues for 1867 20 25 Rochester, No. 248, dues 1868 II 50

The following amollnts are credited Lodges on account of dues: Beacon, No. 3, balance, for 1866 $ 650 Memphis, No. 16, balance on College certificates . 87 12 Cooper, No. 3 6 , " " " ...............• 47 00 Wakanda, No. 52, " . 9 48 Richmond, Nc>. 47, overpaid, 1868··· . 65 0 Lebanon, No. 77, balance on College certificates . 119 85 St. Joseph, No. 78, " " " .. 65 00 Potter, No. 84, balance on old account. .. 25 Seaman, No. 126, balance for 1867 . 25 Star of the West, No. '133, balance on College certificates . 25 23 Warrensburg, No. [35, overpaid, 1868 ..............••.......... 7.:; Yancey, No. 148, " " . 300 Clifton Hill, No. 161, balance on account . 00 7 California, No. 183, balance for 1866 . Z SO Putnam, No. 190, ....•....•.•.•..•.....•..•. I 00 Allenville, No. 198, overpaid, 1868 . I 50 Sonora, No. 200, ~. ~' .. 600 Somerset, No. zoo, balance .....•.............•••............... Z 75 Nevada, No. 229, balance for 1866 ....•...•.•.•.•...••.•........ IZ 00

APPENDIX.

[Oct.

Standing Resolutions and Decisions, Not pUblisAed ,'n tAe "Boolr of Conslitu#ons,"

DECISION,

This Grand 0 approves the decision of the M. W, Grand Master in refusing to grant permission to confer the degrees of Masonry within the time prescribed by law, as well as upon maimed cahdidates, who are unable to comply literally to the physical qualifications prescribed by the landmarks of Freemasonry. Adopted October, 1867. DECISION.

Entered Apprentice Masons, rejected on application for advancement, do not have to wait twelve months, as under the old by-laws of this Grand 0, but may renew tAeir applica#on at every stated meeting following the rejection. The same applies to Fellow Crafts; also, to Master Masons applying on dim it. Approved October, IS67. DECISION,

A vacancy, occasioned by the death of an installed officer, can not be filJed by a special election, and an installed officer can not resign or dimit. Approved October, 1867. DllCI6ION.

If it requir~s a two-thirds vote of a 0 to pronounce a brother guilty, it requires an equal vote to assess the punishment. Approved October, 1867. R1lS0LUTION.

Resolved, That the Deputy District Grand Masters be, and hereby are, recommended to call Masters and Wardens together at a central and convenient place, and there open their Cib of instruction in the lectures of Masonry for such time as may be deemed most advisable by them. Approved October, 1867.

1868.)

APPENDIX. RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That it is the order of this Grand 0 that a 0 of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts are Master Masons at labor in those degrees; and as the Grand 0 has decided that a 0 can not meet and open with a smaller number than seven Master Masons atld memhers of the 0, this definition of a 0 empowers any 0, when seven Master Masons are present, to open and work on the Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft, and be closed lIpon those degrees without opening on the third degree. Approved October, 1867. DECISION.

A 0

has the right to discipline a member for an unmasonic offense :ommitt~d previous to his initiation. Approved October 1868. DECISION.

Any member of a 0 has the right to object to a degree being conferred upon an elected candidate at any time previous to his introduction into the 0, and the Master is bound to respect his objections; nor can the degree be conferred until said objection is withdrawn. Approved October, 1868. DECISION.

It is competent for a 0 to restore an expelled member, if no appeal has been taken to the Grand 0; jrovided, the action is had at a regular meeting which all the members are notified to attend. Approved October, 1868. DECISION.

A member suspended for a definite time for the non-payment of dues is not discharged therefrom upon its expiration, but is liable to be suspended again for the same amount for which he was originally suspended, if he fail to liquidate it. Appro\-ed October, 1868. DECISION.

A 0 under dispensation has not the power to arraign and discipline non-affiliates; this is vested only in chartered Q'b. Appro\-ed October, 1868. DECISION.

A non-affiliated Mason can not prefer charges against l\ member of a 0. Appron~d October, 1868.

3 20

APPENDIX.

lOct.

DECISION.

It does not lie in the power of the Grand Master to interfere in cases after trial is had in subordinate D. Appeals must be taken to the Grand D, and not to the Grand Master. Approved October, "1868. DECISION.

A member of one D has no right to prohibit the initiation of a candidate into another. He may submit his objections to the Master, the Committee, 0" any member, and it is lor either to determine whether they l;\re sufficient. Approved October, 1868. DECISION.

It b improper and inexpedient for a D to try a member for a crime while the same is undergoing inve,tigation in the courts of the country. Approved October, 1868. DECISION.

A Mllster Mason made in an army D subsequently affiliated with a regular D, dimitted therefrom, and applied for membership in this jurisdiction. In this case a Master Mason prescnting a dimit from a regular D, with which this Grand D is in fraternal communication, must be trea'ed as though he was made a Mason in a regular D; but a Mason hailing from an army D, and desiring to affiliate, must, under our law, take the same steps as a profane, and pay the regular fee. Approved October, 1868. RESOLVTION.

The so-called "Cons.::rvators' Association" is among the things that were, and the necessity for guarding against the visits of recognition of its adherents no longer exists, therefore, Resoh'cd, That the third and fourth resolutions and form of renunciation of this Grand D, adopted in 1864. relative to said Association, and found on page 2<) of the constitution and by-laws of this Grand D, be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Approved October, 1868. WHEREAS,

RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That, until otherwise ordered, the M. W. Grand :Master shall appoint at each annual session a Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom shatl be referred the decisions of the M. W. Grand Master, rendered during his term of office, as wetl as such questions of Masonic law as may arise during the session of the Grand D. Appro,-ed October, 1868.

APPENDIX.

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321

RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That, until otherwise ordered, the M. W. Grand Master appoint a Committee on By-Laws, to whom shall be referred the by-laws of subordinate chartered Câ&#x201A;Ź:::l and CÂŁ:J under dispensation submitted during the session, for correction and approval. Approved October, 1868. RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That an expelled Mason, restored to Masonic life and standing by proper authority, may petition for membership any 0 under whose jurisdiction he may reside, without regard to where he held membership before expulsion. Approved October, 1868. RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That hereafter the Grand officers shall be chosen on the morning of the third dlly of the session, but shall not be installed into their offices until all other busine~s before the Grand 0 has been entirely disposed of; which said installation shall close the Masonic )'ear.

APPENDIX.

[Oct., 1868

Proposed Amendment To By-Laws of Gratld Lodge.

Bro. Alex. M. Dockery offered the following amendment to the By-Laws, which was read three times, and ordered printed with Proceedings, for consideration in 1869: "Resolved, That Section

of Article XVIII of the By-Laws of the

Grand 0 be amended to read as follows: "Whenever a charge, or charges, shall be exhibited against a member of the Grand 0, growing out of his official conduct, the GrAnd Master, on receipt of the same, shall cause a true copy to be served on the accused, and if, after investigation, he believe the charge, or charges, to be without sufficient foundation, he shall report accordingly to the next Grand 0; but if the Grand Master believe the charge, or charges, to be well founded, he shall forthwith suspend the accused from the exercise of his privileges as a member of the Grand

and cite him to appear before

the Grand 0 at its next meeting to answer to the charge, or charges, exhibited against him; provided, that a Master of a 0 shall be amenable to the Grand 0 alone for unmasonic or immoral conduct."

APPE~DIX.

186S.]

Postoffice Address of Grand Secretaries.

LODGE.

NAME.

RESIDENCE.

Alabama Daniel Sayre Montgomel·y. Arkansas Wm. D. Blocher Little Rock. California Alex. G. Abell San Francisco. Canada Thos. Bird Harris Hamilton (Ontario). Colorado ..•.•.•..••..• E. C. Parmlee ••••..•. ··Central City. Connecticut Joseph K. Wheeler Hartford. Delaware John P. Allmond Wilmington. District of Columbia ••• Noble D. Larner .•••••••Washington. England John Hervey Freemasons' Hall, Lon. France•.•.....•.•.•.••• M. Thevenot. ..••..•.••. 16 Rue Cadet, Paris. Florida ..••..•.•••.••. , Hugh A. Corley •....•...Tallahassee. Georgia Simri Rose ....•..•••..• Macon. Illinois Orlin H. Minor Springfield. Idaho P. E. Edmonson ..•...•.Idaho City. Indiana John M. Bramwell Indianapolis. Iowa ....•••.••...••.•. Theo. S. Pan·in Iowa City. Ireland •...••...•...... Charles Walmsley Dublin. Kansas .••..•...••.•... E. T. Carr .•.....••..•.. Leavenworth. Kentucky J. M. S. McCorkle Louisville. Louisiana John C Bachelor New Orleans. Maine Ira Berry Portland. Missouri .•••••••••••.•• Geo. Frank Gouley .•.••. St. Louis. Massachusetts.•.•. - ••.• Solon Thornton...•••... Boston. Maryland Jacob H. Medairy Baltimore. Michigan James Fenton Detroit. Minnesota W. S. Combs St. Paul. Mississippi D. P. Porter Jackson. Montana Sol. Starr " " Helena. Nebraska J. N. Wise Plattsmouth. Nevada W. A. Van Bokkelen Virginia. :New Hampshire .•••••..Horace Chase ..•••.••••• Hopkinton. New Jersey ••••••.••••.Joseph H. Hough •.•••••Trenton. New Brunswick •••••••• Wm. F. Bunting .••••••. St. Johns.

APPENDIX,

[Oct., 1868,

New York ...•...•.•.•••J ames M. Austin, M. D. New York City. North Carolina D. W. Bain Raleigh. No\'a Scotia......•..... Charles J. Macdonald .•. Halifax. Ohio John D. Caldwell. Cincinnati. Oregon J. E. Hurford Oregon City. Pennsylvania ......••..John Thompson Masonic Temple, Phila. Rhode Island ...•••..•. Charles D. Greene Providence. Scotland William A. Laurie Edinburg. South lCarolina .......•.Robert S. Bruns ••..•••• Charleston. Tennessee ...•.•.•...•.John Frizzell .••.•...••• Nashville. Texas George H. Bringhurst Houston. Vermont Henry Clark Poultney. Virginia John Dove. M. D Richmond. Wisconsin ...........•. William T. Palmer Milwaukee. Washington Territory .. Thomas M. Reed Olympia. ·West Virginia T. H. Logan Wheeling.

* Not rec0ll"nized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Annual Meeting.

The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri will hold its Forty-ninth Annual Conyocation on the 11th day of October, A. L. 5869, commencing at 10 o'clock

.... M., in Freemason's Hall, St. Louis.

CitJ will make out and send in their annual returns, with the dues, one month in advance. GEO. FRANK GOULEY,

Gra'ld Secretary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

A Addresss of Grand Master........ ...• .•.• 9 Arrow Rock D, Special election in... .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .... I I Army made Masons ....••.............•..•••.•... " • . • . • . . . • . .. .• IS Amendment to By-Laws.. .. .... .. .. .... .... .... .... .... •.•• .... •. 20 Anderson, R. E., Resolution of.......................... .... . . .•.• 33 Accounts, Report on. . . . .. .. .. .. • . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . . . . .. . . .. 38 Address of T. E. Garrett "35,36-39 Appl'al of J. H. Scott. 47 Appeal of Bro Biggerstaff.................................... ...• 4 8 Appeal of P. Baker.......... . . . . . .. .... . . . . •. . . . . . . .• . • . . .• • . . . . . 48 Appeal of J. B. Dunn..... ....•.••.........•........•..•...•...•.. 48 Appeal of F. W. Diggs........................................... 48 Appeal of A. G. Fullington ....•...........•...•.. " .. .. .. .. •• .. .. 48 Appeal of J. B. Wright........................................... 48 Appeal of W. V. Rutlege...... .••... ...• .•.• ••.•.• 48 Appeal of H. C. Garner...... 48 Appeal of A. B. Mills " " .• •... • ....• . . ...• .. .. 49 Appeal of Charles Gloyd........ ..•......•............. ..• •.••... 49 Appeal of W. J. L. Owens ••.•.•............•.•......•.•...•.....• 49 Appeal of P. Draper............................... 49 Appeal of F. Thias......... 50 Appeal of E. P. Diehls...... .•..........•. ..•. ....••.•........ 50 Alford, J. A.................................... ......•........... 55 Appointment of Grand officers............ . . . • . . .. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . 56 Appendix.................................... •.••.. 62 Arkansas, Report on ......•..• " .••.•..•.....•...• " .•.... " . • . . . . 64 Alabama, Report on •• · .....•..... " ........•. " .. " " .. " .. 65 Anderson, R. E., Report of..••.... " ......•....... " .. .. .. . . •. .•.. 106

CONTENTS.

[Oct.

:s Boulware, W. P 20-38 Boyd, Marcu8 3:1 Boyd, S. H " . . •••• . • •• .• •• • 3:1 By-Laws, Committee on •....•....•••.•••••••••.••••••••.•.•.•.• '37-44 Bigger~taff, Bro.............. 48 Baker, P 48 Baird, W. T., Report of........•....•...••.•••.••••.•••.•.•....• " loS Baldwin, J. W., Report of II9 0

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a Credentials, Report on............................................ 4 Condition of Masonry .... " .. . • •. .. • • . . . • • • . • . . .. • . • • • . .. . . . • . . .. 9 Carter, J. E., Appointment of '" 10 Committee on Jurisprudence 15-3:1-37 Committee on Grand Master's Address •.•....••.••••••••.•...... " 17 Committee, Standing.. ••.• 18 College Claims :14-:16-32 College Title .••. · ..•.•.•••....•...•... 26 Commttee on Portraits............................................ 30 Committee on Prairie Grove D...... 32 Committee on College Claims.............. 32 Conservator Association ..•.. , . . . . . . . • . . • . • . . . • . • . . . . • •• •• . • . .• . . . 33 Committee on Transportation................................ ...•. 37 Committee on Bj··Laws.......... .••• ••• 37 Compilation of Proceedings....................................... 39 Collins, Mo, Credentials of '40""55 Chartered C£J, Report on......................................... 43 Cedar 0, No. 124, Jewels of , ., . . •..• ..•.•• •••• .•.. .• ..• 4S Clifton Hill 0, No. 161 •••••••• , •• " ••••••••••••• , •• • ••••• •••• •••• 45 Corinthian D.............. 46 Centralia D.o •••••• " •••••••••• " " •••••• o' •••••••• " " " " • • . ••• 48 Clarksville D ..•.• 49 Constantine D............ .. 50 Committee on Trials. • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. . . . . . . . . . . .•. 54 Charity, Report on............................................... 54 Connecticut, Report on 0...................... 65 Canada, Report on.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 67 Colorado, Report on . .••.........••....•.......••............... ". 6S California, Report on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6S Carter, James E., Report of , " .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. u:z 0"

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CONTENTS.

Clarence, 0, U. D 106 Craft 0, U. D .....•........••.......••....•.••••.•.••••••...•.••• 106

D Deposition of C. Gloyd..... II Deposition of H. Neal..... ....• II Decisions of Grand Master....................................... 12 District Deputies, Powers of 12-13 Dockery, A. M., Amendment of........ :lO Dispensations issued ::1-46 Dimits by Grand 0 ......•...••..•••.••..••• , • . .• •• .• •• . ••. . . . . • . 23 Deed of College property......................................... 26 Dunscomb, W. E., Portrait of.... .. . . . 30 D. D. Grand Masters, System of 30-51 Dockery, A. M., Resolutions of.. • . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. •. . .. .. .. .. .• 36 Des Moines 0, No. ISo .••.....••.•....•. " •.•.....•..••.•.••. , .•. 39 Dockery, A. M., Installation of.. •. ••. .•• .• .. •• •. .••.. . 42 Dunn, J. B.................. ..........••.•.......•..•••.••.••.... 48 Diggs, F. W 48 Danville 0 48 Draper, P 49 Diehl/;, E. P , .. .. . .. . .. . . .. .. .. .. 50 Decker, John, Resolution of '" . .•..•. • . . ...• 50 D. D. Grand Masters, List of " '" .. .. 56 Delaware, Report on. • • . .• . • • . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . • .. . . • . .. •• . • . . . . . . . . 69 District of Columbia, Report on.. . .. . . . .. • . . .• .. . . .. .. .• .. .. .. .. .. 69

E Expelled Mason, Status of..•.•.•..•...•...•..••...••.••••.•....• 12-50 Entered Apprentices, Removal of. . .... . •.•.• . ..... .. .. . • .... • ..... 12 Election of officers before installation. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .• .. .. . . IS Election of Grand Officers, Time for " 18-53 Endowment Fund.......... 24 Exemplification of Work................................ 30 Election of Grand Officers...... . .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . • • . . .. . . . .. . 34 Evening Star 0.... . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . .. . • . • • . . • 47 Edina 0, U. D.. •• .. .. • . .. .. . . .. . • . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. ... 107

F Foster, Joseph, Portrait of.... .. Freemasons' Hall, Dedication of

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[Oct.

Fullington, A. G .....•................•.....•..•......•.. ,. . . .. •• 48 Florence 0, U. D........................ 48 Faulkner, R. P, resolution of...... .•.. 53 Fairmount 0, U. D 106

Grand Master's Address ~25 Grand Master on Lectures..... .............•...•••.••••.•...•...• 10 Gloyd, Charles, Deposition of lI-49 Grand Master's Decisions.......................................... 12 Grand Secretary's Report 20-80 Good Hope 0, Special election. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. 23 Grand Secretary's new office 23-55 Grand Library .....•........•••..... , . • • . .• . . • . •• . . . . . . . • . . . • • . 24 Granville 0, No. 240...... .... .... ..... ..... •• ... .. .... .. .... .... 29 Garrett, T. E., Resolutions of..•...•....•.•..••.....•.... "3O-31-3~54 Garrett, T. E., Address of........•........•.••...•...•.•...•.•.. '35-36 Griswold, S. C., Resolution of•.••.•. , .. •. .. .. •••.•• • ..•.. . . ...• . .. 33 Gouley, G. F., Resolutions of '37-39 Grievance, Report on , .•... 46

Garner, H. C ...............•.. ·······················•· .• ··.···· 48 Gentry, .T. M........ 49 Grand Lecturer............ ..............•.......•..•...••....... 56 Garrett, T. E., Grand Lecturer.................... .......•.... ...• 56 Gouley, G. F., Commmittee on Correspondence............. ...•... 56 Georgia, Report on .....•..........•...•..............•..••..• , ... 70 Gee, C. H., Report of......•............•...•..................... lI2 Glenn, W. E., Report of 120 Green, R. F., Report of.....................•........•.•.......... 130 Grand Treasurer's Report. .................•.....•.....•......•.•. 307

Hornersville 0, No. 215, Removal of.............................. 23 Hale, Robert, Motion of........... 30 Holden D... ........•..... .............•. •... •.. ...•..... 49 Henderson, J. B., Report of lIS Hubble, M. J., Report of•..................................•.....• 129

I Iowa Ionic

No. 235

32-71 38-44

1868.]

CONTENTS.

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Installation .42-65 Illinois, Report on................... 71 Idaho, Report on..................... 78 Indiana, Report on........................................................................... 74

J Jurisdiction, Invasion of.................... 82 Jaccard, E. & Co., Thnnks to............................................................. 87 Jurisprudence, Committee on .111-87 Jewels of Cedar D. No. 124 45 Johnson D, No. 81>, Property ot. 46

Kingston D..... Ken'ulky, Report on Kansas, Report on...............

49 74 75

L Lecture System 10-30-51 Long, A. M .• Resignation of.......... 11 Lod~es U. D. and non·atliliare~........................................................... 18 Lafayette D, No. 8~, ProperLy of........................................................ 23 Lodges, Meetings of.................. 40 Lodges U. D., Report on....... 45 Linn Creek D 46 46 Ledford, O. H. P 48 Livingston D....... i5 LouisiKna, Report on........................ Luke, J. W., Report of 116 Lod~e of Light, U. D 108

Masonic Districts.......... Mitchell, J. W. :;.• Visit of. Masonic Hall, Note 1.0............................................ lleetin~s of CE!J............................................. Mitchell, L. W., Res..lution of........................................................... McGr~~or. A. L., Resolution of.......................................................... Muir, W. D., Installation of....................... Maryville D....................................................................

38 40 40 41 42 48

Mills, A. B....................................................

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CONTENTS.

[Oct.

Mississippi, Report OD........................................................................ Minnesota. Report on ,. Montana, Report on.............. lfaryland, Report Ou........................................................................ Massachusetts, Report on.................................................. lfaine, Report on.............................................................................. McDowell, A., Report of..

7'6 76 77 77 78 85 127

N Neal, H., Deposition of Non-affiliate., ~tatus of· Non-affiliates can not prefer charges............................... New Brunswick, RecoF;nition of.......................................... Nova ~cotia, Grand 0 ~f New London 0, U. D. and 21, property of N (lrth Carolina, Report on. New Brunswick, Report on. N evadu, Report OD.......... New J tlrsey, Report on. • Nebraska, Report OD.........

11-41 111-14 13 19 40-90 46 85 87 92 94 96

o Owens. S. H. t Resignation of............ Objection. Right uf O'Sullivan MODument Owens, W. J. L.................... Oregon, Report on...................................................... Ohio, Report on........................

11 12-14 29·35-39 49 97 97

p Portr:>its or Grand Masters 30-33-41 PleMant Grove 0, No. 142 3:.!-41 Palmyr:L D 39-45 Proceedings. Compilation of............................................................... 39 Proeee,lillgs, Printing of.................................... 39 P~rseverl\llCC D......... 49 Pride or thtl West 0 50 PCllIJsyll·il.llill, Report 011 D8 Parr,,:t, ElJlls, Repurt of.. 109 Petty, J. "'.• Report of J25

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CONTENTS.

333

Report on Credentials......... 4 ...•• •••• 14 Removal of C€::J.. Robinson. J. R., Death of.. 19-59 Ralls D, No. 33 19-44 Report on Address of Grand Master................................................... 25 Report on D. D. Grand Masters and Lectures .30-62 Resolutions on D. D. Grand Mt\Sters and Lectures................................. 30 Resolutions of R. E. Anderson........................................................... 33 Resolutions of A. M. Dockery........ 36 Resolutions of U. L. Spencer.............................................................. 36 Railroads, Thanks 36 Report on Accoullts.............. 38 Resolutions of T. E. Garrett 30-31-39 Recognition of Nova Scotia............................................................... 40 Resolutions of M. Collins 39-65 Resolution of L. M. Mitchell............................................................. 40 Report on Plea~ant Grove D, No. 142................................................. 41 Resolution of A. L. McGregor........................................... 41 Report on R. Neal............................................................................ 41 Report on Chartered C€::J.......... 43 Report on C€::J U. D............... 45 Report on Grievance................................. 46 Rutlege, W. V................................................................................. 48 Richmond D.................................................................................... 48 Resolution of John Decker................................................................ 60 Resolution of R. P. Faulkner............................................................ 68 Report on Ways and Mean~.............................................................. 64 Report on Uharity............................................................................ 64 Rent of ::5ecretllry's office................................................................... 65 Report on Uorrespondence.................... 62 Report of D. D. Grand Masters 106 Returns of C€::J l34 Report of Grand Secretary................................................................. 80 307 Report of Grand Treasurer

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s Sedalia G, Deed of..................................................... Suspension for Non-payment of Dues................................................. f:ltanding Uomm:ttees ·................................... Sharp, Benjamin............................................................................... Spencer, C. L., Resoluticn of..... ..

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Southworth. E. W St. James 0...... Scott. J. H.â&#x20AC;˘ Case of............................................................... Stewartsville 0................................................................................ South Carolina, Report on.........

46 47 47 48 99

T Trilll for offenses before initiation....................................................... 12 Trials. Grllnd Master can not interfere in............................................. 18 Tril\ls in Cfb............................ 14 Title of College property................. 27 Thanks to Railroads............................................... 86 Thanks to E. Jaccard &; Co...... 31 Transportation, 1869..... 37 Thomllsville 0, No. 16 1 1l9-46 Thias, F 60 Trial~, Forms for 54 Tenne~gee, Report on 100 Texlls, Report on 103 Treasurer, Grand, Report of 307

Visitations of Grand M>lster............................................................... 10 V~ellncies. How lllleil....................................................... 14 Vote on D. D. Grand Master System 52-58 Virginia, Report on 104

Work of Grand Lecturer Work. ExemplitlcRtion of.................................................................. Wellington 0, No. 22 Works, Aprrovll.1 of............. Weatherby, L. H Wright, .J. B........ We"ton 0 WI\YS and Means. Report on Wisconsin, Report on Washinl{on T..rritory, Report on Wil~on, W. W., Report of

88 39 48 48 48 54 104

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_ADDRESSES DELIVERED BY

R. W. T. E. Garrett, SENIOR GRAND WARDEN GRAND LODGE OF MO.,

ON TilE OCCASION OF

DEDICATING FREEMASONS' HALL, IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS;

ALSO, ON THE OCCASION OF

Unveiling the O'Sullivan Monument IN BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY,

OCTOBER 14, A. D. 1868; A. L. 5868.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M. W. GRA::-JD LODGE OF MISSOURI FOR DISTRIBUTION WITH THE PROCEEDlXGS.

ST. LOUIS: P. M. PINCKARIl, NOS. 50S AND 5'0 PINE STHEET.

1868.

INTRODUCTION. •• • "Freemasons' Hall," of St. Louis, was solemnly dedicated on the morning of the 14th of October, 1868, by the 1\1. souri, M.

'V.

Grand Lodge of Mis-

'\T. Bro. William E. Dunscomb, Grand Master, presiding.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies, R. W. Bro. Thos. Ellwood Garrett Senior Grand \Varden, by invitation of the Grand Master, delh'ered an appropriate oration.

On the afternoon of the same day, the monument erected to the memor)" of R. W. Bro. Anthon}'. O'Sullivan, late Grand Secretary, erected by order of the M. W. Grand Lodge and M. E. Grand Chapter of Missouri, in Bdldontaine Cemet~ry, was unveiled, with appropriate ceremony. On which occasion R. W. Bro. Garrett, by invitation of the M. W. Grand Lodge and the Grand High Priest of Missouri, delivered an eulogium on the virtues of the deceased.

On the 15th of October, 1868, the M. W. Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution:

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Resoh·.d, That the Grand Lodge request of R. Bro. Thos. E. Garrelt, Grand Senior 'Varden, copies of h,s addresses delivered at the dedication of Freemasons' Hall and the unveiling of the O'Sullivan monument, for publication; and that fifteen bUDdred copies be printed, in pamphlet form, for distribution among the Lodges.

ORATION BY

R. W.

BRO. THOMAS

GARRETT.

••• MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER, BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is my pleasant duty to announce to you, the Masons of Missouri have built a house. They are now at home in it, and this occasion may be likened to a sociable house-warming. We invited our friends to meet with us to-day, and are glad to welcome so many of them to Freemasons' Hall. First-A word about the name we have given our house. In old, ver)' old times, our English brothers, who were also our fathers, met together at stated intervals in suitable halls-few and far apartwhich only served to bring the brethren nearer together. They called their unpretending Lodge room Freemasons' Hall, which name, in the course of time, came to convey an idea, whenever spoken-harmony and good fellowship. Our English brethren prospered. A comfortable nail was good enough for them, and the name expressed the thing. Our country is now full of Masonic Temples. The microscopic fancy of a body of Masons, meeting next door above a cross-road country-store or a town m:u-ket-house, magnifies their scanty comforts into a palace of luxury, and they assemble under the auspices of the full moon, at early candlelight, in their l\lasonic Temple. Such vigor of imagination is truly commendable in itself, but the ~'Iasollic Order has ever been opposed to certain kinds of innovation, and we of Missouri have t!:terefore resolved to "tick to the plain, old st.vIe, and find a home in the HaJl of our fathers. This edifice is therefore to be known by the appellation of "Freemasons' HaIL" The name belongs to us; it is an honorable one, and we can ofl"end nobody by adopting it. So much for the name; now for the purpose of our building, and the object of our thus assembling within its walls. Ther~ is nothing extra-

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ordinary in the fact that the Freelwlsons have built a house, but it is somewhat singular that they have never before attempted to adapt their speculative system to an opcrath'e form in the city of St. Louis. The truth is, the Masons of this city and of Missouri have really had no home-no grand ccntral capitol which they could regard as the seat ot their moral empire, and point to it as evidence of their taste and skill in operative handiwOI'k. They had no home around which could cluster the sacr~d associations of that sweet and endearing English word, which. it is said, has no perfect synonym in any other langnage under hea\路en. They ha,'e had places in which they stayed, but could not comfortably li,'e, and extend proper hospitality to their brethren from abroad, The prO\"erbial latch-string was doubtless out, but the stranger could not find the latch路string. They might as well have pulled it in, put out theil' lights and gone to slecp, for any entertainment they could allard the houselt-ss wanderer who rejoiced in the title of "brother," and yet for want of a friendly fingerpost, not to say the extended" right hand of fellowship," was left out in the cold. They did not mean to be unsociable or inhospitable-far from it; but they abode in byways, and honest poverty was a little ashamed of its surroundings. It was proud, withal, shrank from open criticism, and its habitation degenerated into a hiding-place. This was doubtless wrong, but it was human nature, nevertheless. It is far dillerent now. \Ve sit under our own vine and fig tree, which happen to be a weather-proof roof and strong walls. Our latch-string is still out; our lights arc burning, and the spirit of nc\"cr asleep. ,\Yho will say that we have not cause for congratulation in this alonc: we ha\'e found a "local habitation." in which we may presen'c untarnished the pricelcss heritag,e of nn' honorablc name? Fr~cll1asonry is

In conformity with our peculiar rights and customs, the house we hn\"e built has just been consecrated to TRUTH, VIRTUE and BE~EVO颅 LE:-;-CE; and dedicated with solemn ceremonies to FRIE:-;-DSHIP, l\IOR.\LITY and BROTHERLY LOVE, Thc"e rights have bl'en conducted in ample form by the Grand Master of :-'lasons, aitkd by other oflicers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. At the conH.mmation of this grand design 0111' hearts are filled with joy, ar.d our souls should glow with gratitude to the great Architect ofthe univel'se, Our a"pirations a>'cend to the 1I0ly of Holies, that our work may be sanctified by His blessing, for we acknowledge. in all humility, except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it. Let liS remember that whatsoever we sow, except He bless the seed, we can not hope to gather a bountiful harvest of good.

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At the dedication of a Temple in former times, we read in the Book that" the flre came down from helwen and consumed burnt offering and the sacrifices," and the house was filled with light, that the priest,; could not enter in because of the flood of <;elestial glory that poured into thc terrestrial abode of the Almighty-symbol of the house not made with hands. More impressivel)' than ever before we realize the awful grandeur of that scene as it is recalled to our minds this day. 'Ve are engaged in kindred solemnities, and, if our hearts are warmed with a spark of heavenly fire. our e.res shaH yet see a halo of the olden glory crown this house. It stands on the highest elevation of OU1' symbolic ~Io.mt Moriah. abo"e the clouds, and the lightnings, and the storms that shake the world below-its white wall~ gleaming in the very realm of the sun. In these isolated regions of pence a structure sprang up as b)' magic Its foundation stone was laid, as it were, in the night-encompassed bJ darkness and doubt, but it was laid in Faith. The builder's zeal triumphed over all impediments. and the walls rose in Hope. The boon we would now ask as the rich reward of the laborer is, that the design may be crowned with heaven-born Charity -charity which exalts and sanctifies the whole wealth of blessings showered upon the children of men-charity that ne"er faileth through its voluntary sacrifices on the altar of fraternal devotion. Let us glance fora moment at the edifice itself. and dew it in connection with its relation to a society of moral builders. Our ideas of art are gained exclush-ely fmm external objects. ~ran makes fanciful combinations, but create" !lothing. If the world had presented a perfectl.'- l1at surface, we can well imagine how he might ha\'e "huddered e\'en to look aloft, and certainly he would ne\'u han: thought of climhiug. He' would thus ha,路c been driven to dig into the earth for .helte,路 and safet.,路, and 11l1ild hi, hou"es and layout cities under ground. Fortunately for both beaut" and utility, the earth is not a flat surl:,\cc, but abounds with hills and dalc~, tall trees, walls of rocks and mountain peaks. The imitath'e faculties of man were immediately stimulated hy the rugged, Jet beautiful, forms which filled hi" eye, and he began to build. Nature g,\\'e him le~sons in art, which he understood, and has continu...d to improve for hi~ own comfort. Xatural object, taught him that it wanot dangerous to climb, and also p()int~d his soul upward. instead of chaining it to the earth; and h-~nce great moral and d:"otiollal thoughts and asp~ration" b:cam~ p~rll1:lll~ntly att1ched t() arch:t'xture. In art, the demtioual line is said to be vertical, implying hight, and pointing upward; hence the pe!'pelHlicula,' linl's in "ome of the 01,1 Gothic ca!hedr:lIs prod lice on the beholder the clrect of a forest of columns. Tall

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church spires, and the solemn vaulted roof, also, illustrate the same principle in architecture. On the other hand, the line of science and investigation is horizontal, and implies breadth. Both are harmonious exemplars of the fundamental thought. The Order of Freemasonry-originally both operative and speculative in design, and, latterly, speculative in practice-has been the conservator of the primary thought, and is now the connecting link between the thought and its expression j the formula of method between the problem and its solution. That communities recognize this position of the Order, there is the tact that the Masons are often called upon to perform the ceremonies of laying the corner-stones of public edifices by societies and corporations, which have nothing in common with the Masonic organization. Occupying such prominent and important ground, Freemasons have a solemn public duty to perform in the erection of their own buildings, involving unity and harmony of design with the purpose. 'Vhether or not the Masons of Missouri ha\'e acquitted themselves of such responsibility, with justice to all, this edifice should demonstrate. None of the fine arts expr<'ss so forcibly the thought of the sublime as architectnre in its greater works. Aside from the arbitrary significance that many attach to any building, as, for instance, a church, a temple, a palace, or one of the g"eat portals of the old country, as the Porte Sf. JI"rt", or the Arc de Triltlllplie in Paris; the idea of the sublime is expresssd in every really artistic work of the builder's handicraft, by its mas,h'eness, its architectural lincs, the unity of its character, and the peculiarity of its style.

Every edifi<:e of this kind requires, primaril}', large dimensions. Michael Angelo was right when he said that a small thillg never ri,es to grandeur by rnercly ag6"randizing its original dilnensions. ~eithcr can a great and snblime idL'a be conveyed b.v comparatively small and insignificant p,路oportions. The I;"e,\t thought of Frecma'onry would be only impcrf~L't!y c"prc禄cd, if, instead of this magnifkcnt "ddiee, wC had erected a cramped Hructurc, with low ceilings and narrow entrances. Th}~ intrinsic sublimity of religious worship would never have impre,s"d tiH~ world with awe if tile faithful'had continued to celebrate their my,tL'ries in hiddcn pla<:cs. Great thou;;hts arc e,路er combined with great e"l<:rnal accompaniments, and the idea of God, thc greatest of all. is, therefore, alway.., connected witil the immensity of the universe. The -ccond essential clement of archite<:tnrc is the distinct appropriateness and harmony of all the parts and materials to the ?.rtistic form, and "'sthetie significance of the building itself.

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An edifice, in which the lower parts are of lighter materials than the superstructure they support; one whose portal should be significant of a cathedral, and yet resembles that of a fortress j an immense tower on the top of a building of moderate size; low and wide windows, drowsily blinking in high walls; these are among the horrors in architecture. Symmetry of the whole, and the repetition of the same thought in all the parts, ornaments and accessories of an edifice, are the necessary results of the application of this principle. The peculiar character of symmetry is developed by the style of the building. A Gothic cathedral, w'th horse-shoe windows, or a colonnade of the Corinthian order, with square windows between the pillars, would be architectural monstrosities. The Freemason's profession is no longer to build or design edifices. The operative character of the Order long since resigned its functions to the speculative system. \Ve no more build with stone and mortar, but with thoughts, sentiments and ideas. And yet the original essentials of architecture are still the essential elements of our speculative labor; for the thought of humanit.y is a unit, and its expression is the same in the architecture of a Temple and in the construction of a philosophical' system. Society can not be built up harmoniously by any other principle, and true Masonry can never deviate from the original idea which presided at the creation of the universe-the eternal temple of the Architect Supreme. A great thought underlies Freemasonry, and it can only be expressed b)' strong sentiments, and severe principles, excluding everything vulgar and transitory which may spring from fickle fashion or the temporary whims of the generations of men, as they rise, flourish and pass away. As in true architccture, our Jines of conduct are always the same, our purposes honest and unh'crsal; our acth'ity is concentrated in promoting the welfare of thc human race; our belief in the progress of culture and the advancement of mankind in virtue and knowkdge is immonlble j and our widespread existence is a unit, which, in every quarter of the civilized world, proclaims the design of the whole. As Freemasons, we can not be liberal, forbearing and benevolent on one occasion, and bigoted, inexorable and selfish on another. Our lil'es must be of the same cast where\'cr wc arc found, now and tore\'er. If we were to' undertake to assimilate the fierce and ungo\'ernalJle pa"sions of the daj', and the loose habits of the unrdleding rabblc, with the ~tern, moral principles of our Order, we would nppear as ridiculous and monstrous as a building with flims)' woodcn columns to su]'po,'t immense pediments, seemingl)' iutended to convey the idea of sublimity, \Vho would

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believe in thc sincerity of our purposes; in the moral significance of our rites j in the elevation of our thoughts, if we were to mingle and confuse them with fri"oUty aud the sensuous luxuries that prevail around us! Now, as there are various styles of architecture which express, by as many forms, the grand and the sublime, so mere uniformity in the Masonic condition is by no means so essential to our purpose as unswerving adherence to principle. The h'ue, in itself, remains forever true. Its forms and external embodiment are subject to change, and possibly to improvement. The ideal lies at the end of the career of humanity, and the paths to this ideal are many In the centuries that have gone some of our rights ma)' have suffered change, and our means to attain the same end may have been varied, That these rites and forms have been adapted to the actual coudition of mankind and the demands of society, is analogous to the dilferent styles of archit cture which characterize the various eras of the world's history. The beautiful is the object of every branch of art, just as the promotion of the good, noble and humane is the design of our Order. To distinguish the goood is the province of the heart; to discover the best means to reach it is the duty of reasOl~. \Ve would not choose the Moorish style of architecture to illustrate the modern thought and condition of Freemasonry Modem forms were, therefore, adopted in the erection of this building. to correspond and harmonize with our intercourse with the external world, and they are symbolical of the truth that Freemasonry rlirects its lug-hest thought to the improvement of man, and the requirements of the age. We ha"e heard the remark make, with some show of reason, that Masonr.y was doubtless a good thiflg in times when the masses of men were robbers. Then it was a plensant sensation to grasp and recognize the hand of a friend in the dark. There is much truth and some poetry in this, and there is still both truth and poetry in the present relations of Freemasonry to lts sUrl'ollnding~. The masses of men the world over are not much better or pllrCl' now than they were in those old times, when plunder was their profession and virtue their derision. In great commotions, when selfÂˇinterest hecomes a contagion, men prove IJ)' their acts that human naÂˇ ture is the same in every age-neither better nor wor~e. They amuse them~ch-es by re"ising the nomenclnture of their frailties and vices to commit the same crimes, over and over again, under more seductive names. It is still pleasant, sometime.â&#x20AC;˘, to grasp the hand of a friend in the dnrk.

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It is urged by some thoughtful men, who look with eye askance upon the aged form of Freemasonry, that it is a fo â&#x20AC;˘.â&#x20AC;˘ il, a thing of the past, a sort of animated mummy, that has na business lidng, breathing, moving and having a being in the nineteenth century, disturbing the respectable nerves ot a modem people by its ghostly presence j its antiquated garb and language; its misty traditions; its ob~olete knowledge; its wizard incantations; its secret cabals; its mystic symbolism; its intrusive omnipr~sence; its contempt for the grave, and its patent for immortality. They will tell you its tenets, and teachings, and charities, are all well enough, but that these would exist without it. Why lead this perversely animated idol up through the centuries, and assist it to march on forever? If you revere it for the good it has done, why not donate it to sume museum, and honor it with a glass case? It might then substantially benefit some enterprising bcnevolent society. Such sneering references are foHowed by something like this: Why waste your time following a phantom? Bid adieu to a skeleton of the past, and grasp the warm hand of the present. Cease laving in the waters of the Dead Sea, and plunge into the sparkling current which dashes in the river of the living times.

This sounds like good advice, which it would be, if the bald assertion on which it is based w~re true. Such ignorance of facts, appertaining to the animus of the old age, in itself pro\'es that the enlightened mission of Freemasonry is not yet accomplished. Ancient and ghostly as it ma.v be, it yet has power to vitalize humanity and electrify the world. The safety of the world is its anchorage in the past by the cable of history. The present is tempestuous; the futlll'e is dark and uncertain-a fathomlcss gulf. 'Vhy se,'cr the links of the golden chain which connects liS with the days that ha\'e gone? They al'e ollr friends. They nursed and trained our fathers to dceds at daring and heroism, with which all earth has rung. We fcel the pllisations of their mighty hearts, aud thcy infuse into our life and boasted intcllectual vigor. We are tne fr"utlt-inheriting our strength and spirit of progress from a generow; mothcr, who dicd giving us life. We have no connection with the world's future. \Ve know it not, and can never know. Let us not cast oft' a good friend and bencfactor, at Icast, until we have found a better. Frcema,onry has been the friend of lOan; the longest tried, if not the best. \Vhy Cllt loose from this ancient friendship? 'Ve are mariners on the boisterous sca of life. Our ship is strong to battle with the waves. 'Vhat, leave her, staunch and grandly sailin~ in mid-occan, and drift out into the tempest in a small boat, without rudder OJ' compass, and no land in sight? The act would be that of a crew of madmen! 'Ve say, no! we will never descrt our ycssel, which has weathered so many storms in safety, whilc one plank holds to another.

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Freemasonry a fossil? We repel, with scorn, such insinuations of impotent antiquity. Its old, gigantic frame is clothed with new flesh every generation, and in its great heart pulses the best and purest blood in the world. We are proud to cherish a "fossl! " with such a body and such a soul. Freemasom-y a phantom? A shadow without substance and without cohesion? The thought is simply ridiculous, and can not be seriously entertained. Its embattled columns have been advancing from time immemorial among the ranks of men, making conquests of peace more glorious than triumphs of war. Not to the darion's notes, nor to the voice of the trumpet do they mo,'e; but silently, peacefully, they march into the darkness and strife of life's battle, and burst upon the combatants with a radiant smile of victory, like sunlight after a storm. At their assemblies, when they withdraw for a season from the world, and drop the veil of seaesy. they vanish but to build their defenses with greater solidity, burnish their soiled armor, and prepan: for' other peaceful triumphs. At their festivals-as the present-their pleasure is not seen as the evanescent sparkle of the wine cup; it resembles more the solid light of the diamond, burning in its bosom for ever. It is heard in their hearts, throbbing joy-low, sweet and musical, as the chimes of invisible bells, indicating that the harmonious genius of the brotherhood is presiding over them. Such is the substance, and such the voice, of the "phantom" which the Masons follow. There is a prevalent idea among the uninitiated, who are more favorable to the Order, that Masonry helps a man along through the world. and such persons commend it for the benefits which it is supposed to confer on its proselrtes. At this the combative spirit of youth arises, armed with the declaration that every man ought to be able to help himself; that honors in the race of fortune and fame won by such ad,'entitiolls aids are not worth having. He exclaims with enthusiasm: "Glory to thc young man. who, without the assistance of co-operation, combination or secret organization, hews his way with his own strong intellect and ,tOllt heart to honor and renown !-the only true test of mental prowess and inJividual merit. I want no Masonry mixed up with my measure of success and and glory." All right, young man! your manhood is sound; your intention~ and sentiments do credit to both Jour head and heart; you have power; a noble ambition; but your experience is limited. You forget OIl(! import-

ORATION. ant fact: no human being can be entirely independent of his fellows. Then why not make a rational, social dependence upon each other one of the blessings to sweeten life's cup? Masonry helps no man that will not help himself. A drone has no the Masonic hive, and if by accident one gains admission, he soon gets stung out of it. We have no traditional contract to assist sloth or incompetency, and we take no voluntary jobs of that sort.

busine~s in

Young man, you will correct your error of judgement; you will not lose your identity; your aspirations will remain the same; but your views of mankind will change; and, in time, you will make a good Mason. Last, but by no means least, among those who sometimes raise objections to the Order of Freemasonry, are the fairest portion of the human family-the ladies. Their antagonism is apparently well founded, and we are bound to treat it with respect, inasmuch as it implies a compliment to ourselves. They complain of being cheated-absolutely robbed of time and attentions honestly due to them. They claim their rights, and pine for our society-especially when we are in the Lodge. I sometimes almost wish they could be there to know how they are guarded, and completely girded round about, as it were, with a wall of fire, by their fathers, their husbands, their lovers and their brothers. If they could, they would say no more about these watchful gardians of their honor neglecting the duties of home for the more congenial companionship of .. brother Masons." Let gallantry put the most favorable construction upon their objections, and attribute them to the fact that they really want to be with us, and are naturally a little cross because they can't. Of course they have no idle curiosity, as such an absurd element has never been known to enter into the delightful composition of woman! Let us cherish their fondness, and treasure their devotion with the hope that in time they may learn to understand and appreciate us as we deserve. There is a vast amount of ignorance and unprofitable speculation in the world-much of it among Masons themselves-concerning the different degrees, grades, orders and rites of Freemasonry. We frequently hear the expression, that such a man is a "high Mason." A well-informed member of the Order can only laugh at this. I know of no higher Mason than a Master Mao.on, a member of what is termed the Blue Lodge. There are degrees, and grades, and orders, and rites following this, but they all spring from the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry.

ORATION. The Lodge stands alo1le. The other orders and rites can not exist a day withcut the Lodge, while the Lodge would not only !i,'e. but could suffer no change without them. The Lodge is the greatest, because it is universal; and the higke.<t, simply because it is indispensable. If a corner stone is to be laid, the Lodge is called to do it. If a Masonic hall is to be dedicated, the Lodge performs the ceremonies. If a brother ir sick or in distress, the Lodge is at his side; when he dies, the Lodge conducts the rights of sepulcher, and becomes the lite-long friend of his wielow and orphans. All the degrees, grades and orders known in the Masonic vocabulary, be they of the York Rite, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish, the Rites of Memphis or of Misraim, had their origin in the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, and can no more exist without them than the world without the sun. All the amplifications of all the systems of 'Masonry hac! their birth in our three degrees, and continue to draw their vel'y Iife- blood from them. There ('an be no conflict between the mother and her children. The true Mason, therefore, owes his first duty and life-long allegiance to the Lodge, for it is the k"j'sto1le of the great Masonic arch. While it retains its place in the apex, the whole structure will stand; when it falls, all will go down together. Much is said and surmised about the pe路~u!iar nature of our ties of brotherhood, which, to the world, appear so 1l1~-StCriOllS, so endllring and so strong. To many theil' unh'crsalit" and b!nding force are inconceivable. They can not be f~llly explained except within the secret recesses of the Lodge; but I may be p,>rmitted to give a simple illustration of the true spirit of the Masonic Brotherhood which came under my personal notice not very long ago. Two men had been fast friends. In an evil hour they quart'eled, and from violent wOl'ds they came to daggers' points, but used no daggers. They did not speak, and had not spoken together for years. Mutual friends had tried the arts of reconciliation in vain. They were avowed enemies for life. The whole difficulty was purely personal, and the honor of neither was impeached either by the origin of the quarrel or subsequent circumstances. Probably they w路:re equally to blame; po~sibly not. No matter. One of them became a 1\Ia,;on after the e,;trangcment, and it happened the othel' remained ignorant of this fact. One evening he, too, was admitted into a Lodge. Almo,t the nr,t voice he heard, and certainly the first face he .aw, was that of his enelll~', who presided over the ceremonies of initiation, and was obliged, according to usage, to address him by the tille of "brother." This was a most peculiar situation, and a severe ordeal for both.

ORATION. After the Lodge was closed, the Apprentice sought the Master, and, without any preliminaries. the following colloquy ensued, commenced by the newly made Mason: "Are you a member of this Lodge?" The reply was, "I am." "Were JOU present when I was elected?"

"May I ask if you voted:"

"I did." "Now, wiII you tell me how many votes it requires to reject, in a ballot for admission?" The Master answered, "One." There was nothing more to say. Tbe initiate extended his hand, which was warmly grasped by the other, and uttered, with thrilling accents, deep emotion mellowing his voice: "Friend! Brother! JOu have taught me a lesson I shall ne\'er forget." This is a little ray of Masonic light. No language is so eloquent as the silent throbbing of a heart full of joyful tears. While this kind of cement is used in our moral edifice, should it not be enduring? 'Vho can wonder that it is so strong? This building which we have dedicated, is in some sense emblematical of the great moral structure known as the Order of Free and Accepted Masons. To be a true representative, it should be artistic, harmonious and beautiful, hoth without and within. 'Ve think it a fair exponent of the operative art, and are free to congratulate ourselves on having been able to do credit to our Order, and, at the same time, contribute an ornament to our city and State. Yet hovering over the pleasure of this event, so dear to every Missouri 1\1ason's heart, there is a cloud visible in the horizon of memory, which dampens our festiVities with the dew of sorrow. One of the builders is not with us to-da)' to join in the general jubilee. I allude to our late brother, B. M. Runyan, whose memory we recall as one who was long a zealous and honored member of the Order, and most indefatigable in his etrorts for the success of this enterprise, even frolll its inception, until he passed away to e\'crla~ting rest. The Masons of Missouri have built a house. We are now at home in it. Thc latch-string is out to our brethren from abroad, and within the reach of worthy mell around us who desire to gain admission j our lights are burning, and the spirit of Freemasonry is never asleep.

AN EULOGY ON THE

~ifc, Q!:garatftr an~ ilasnnic itrbitts OF

ANTHONY O'SULLIVAN, BY

BRO. T. E. GARRETT, SENIOR GRAND WARDEN GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

EULOGY ON THE

LIFE, CHARACTER

AND MASONIC SERVICES OF

ANTHONY O'SULLIVAN. ••• Anthony O'Sullivan was born in the county of Kerry, Ireland, on Nonmbel 29th, 1808 jemigrated to America about the year 1838, and resided in New York city one year, when he removed to New Orleans. where hI! was married. January 30. 1841. He removed to Missouri. and settled in Arrow Rock, Saline cour.ty. March 17, 184i. He was initiated in Arrow Rock Lodge. No. 55, on May 9. I!46, and raised June 30, the same year. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Boonville Chapter. NO,5, Boonville, Cooper county, Missouri. in 1849. and received the degree of Royal and Select Master in the same Chapter. He was created a Knight Temp· lar in St. Louis Commandery. No. I. on August I. 18p, and received the degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in the Southern Jurisdiction in 1859, at a meeting called in Chicago. Illinois. He was then made a 33d. and Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Missouri and bordering States. In the year 1852 he removed to St. Louis. where he resided until 1860. when he removed to Springfield, Missouri. and remained there until 1863, in which year he returned to St. Louis, and remained ti1l the close of his life. He was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in May, 1852 j Grand Secretar.v of the Royal Arch Chapter in April, 1854; Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery in May, 1863, and Grand Puissant of the Grand Council in May. 1864. From the organization of the Order of High Priesthood he was its Secretary. All these offices he held until the day of his death. He was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge under fourteen Grand Masters; always re-elected with scarcely any opposition. and sometimes by acclamation. He was also Grand Lecturer of the Lodge and Chapter during most of these years, and the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign

EULOGY. Correepondence, in which field he particularly dietinguiehed himself, and attracted the attention of the Fraternity at large. A great man is fallen. Our eYe8 search for路 hie familiar presence in vain; his voice is hushed forever; our ean are no more charmed b,r his eloquence. His form is rigid in the eternal trance of death, ahd a hand that was wont to return our cordial grasp of fellowship is not extended to us in fraternal greeting to-day. A heart moulded of generosity, and wanned by life-long devotion to the llaeonic Order, is pulseless and cold. A link is severed in our mystic chain. " A silver cord is loosed, a golden bowl is broken. - . - The dust has returned 路to the earth as it was, and the spirit has returned unto God who gave it." We bow in submission to the fiat of an overruling Providence, who orderethall things well; yet poor human nature, enveloped in the darkness ot an irreparable misfortune, pleads for human recognition. In our present surroundings we can not but feel that a master mind 'of our assemblies is absent-gone to another sphere, beyond our thought and ken, and thus we realize with o\'erwhelming force the solemn fact-ANTHONY O'SVLLIVAN is dead I What should we do; what should we say, under this great affliction? Nothingwe may do can repair our loss; nothing we may say can soothe our sorrow. We stand, helpless, in the deep void of our bereavement, a~ it were, on the very spot where the spectre death hath smitten down a friend and brother, venerable by the measure of his wisdom, and in the full vigor of intellect and manhood. He was stricken to the earth by the universal destroyer, and, it would seem. all that remains of him is only a lJla.1t where he has been. Not so f The outward form is indeed gone; but the great spirit which animated his life, is among us-visible, and still active in the good he accomplished. Hili example, too, is left us-a pattern worthy the imitation of all, and his memory to the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons will be forever. dear. Anthony O'Sullivan is not dead! He is with us to-da.r-living, breathing, speaking, acting! Acts are living things. They constitute the progressive power of the world in which we live, and their accumulative force, from age to age, bears us on toward the wonderful mystery of eternity, Thus mankind are still linked together-the living with the dead; the lh'ing subject to the inevitable changes of nature j the dead living in the memory of deeds-the immortal 80ul finally reposing in the bosom of the Father of all. We deem the present a fitting time to recall the bright example of our illustrious brother, and dedicate a tribute to his memory. In bis grave he

EULOGY. is beyond the interest of Battery, and we can pronounce no eulogium on his life and character, that could magnify his humanity, or exalt him above the station he graced while he lived. He hewed a niche for himself in the walls of our Masonic edifice, and within it his figure stands, as immovable as the foundation of the Temple itself. We have designated Anthc;>ny O'Sullivan as a peat ma". To those did not know him this phrase may .need explanation. To arrive at a just understanding of his character and sphere of life, we must recognize two distinct classes of mankind-two great divisions of the world-separated by the barriers of se{f-like ranges of ice mountain~. skirting the shores of an open sea, which is said to encircle the magnet of the pole. The one may bl: termed, not inappropriately, the outer crullt of the world. It is moved, or, rather, tormented, by interest, passion, avarice Md ambition; and amid its surging masses, empires rise and fall; nations spring up and disappear; races are bom and die, and the red fiend of war, at seasons, holds high carnival, feasting' on路 human life, and blasting its sources. This division has its face tumed to"'ards the earth, and it is indiscriminately called-THE WORLD! There Anthony O'Sullh'an WM <x.mparatively imknown, and he had but TIttle interest in ih continual strife and warfare. w~o

Beyond this cru~t, deep down among the warm germs of being, and pulsing in unison with the Great Heart of the universe, whose nllme is Love, there is another world-like soul, encompassed by the body. This face is turned toward Hen,路en. It is animated by philanthrop)' in its broadest, deepest, loftiest attributes-sympathy, affection and charity. If is sensitive to every touch of nature j feels the feverish throbbing of hu. man suffering; hears the fierce wranglin/1; of the multitudes near by.; receives with open arms the victims of disappointment, who drift iii, like wrecks, upon the calm, clear waters, joyful at having survived the maddening terrors of the passage. In this soul-world, warmed by the central fires of Love, and illuminated by tlie sun of Immortality, Anthony O'Sullivan was a g-real mati. It was in such a world we knew him; it was there we honored him; it is there we would now consecrale to his memory a monument of his own good works, bearing a simple inscription of heart路 words recording his virtues. Into this communion he glided as smoothly and naturally as venels might drift out of the icy regions into the calm. clear waters of the open sea. The magnet was there, and his sJmpathetic: soul responded to its mJsterious power. What did this man find there, and what did he do? onnse. nativity, he sought our shores a >'oung man. The sun of his morning \\':1S gulden, and the skies were bright. 13'y nature he was generous, impulsive. adven~

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turous; full of vitality, of most agreeable presence, ready wit, Targe understanding; in short, he was a true Irish gentleman. His mind was of a speculative cast, and thus he became, in his thoughtful moods, a dreamer. We do not mean to infer that he c1o~ed his eyes to the practical side of life, while his inward vision was entranced with some impossible utopia in the realms of the ideal. He dreamed-as what Joung man of thoughtful t~mpemment does not?'-of an universal communion or brotherhood of honest, earne~t, fearless men, with souls fired with enthusiasm, and hearts welded together with affection. Such an order existed, having for its objects the cultivation of tIre social virtues, the diffusion of knowledge, an-d the happiness ot mankind. His heart was prepared to enter it by every aspiration it had ever known; by every bond'of nature. How easy was it, tpen, for him to glide into Freemasonry! The polestar was there; his compass was true; the waters of life rolled calmly about him, while the anchor of Ilope hung continually at the vessel's side. He became a Mason. The current of his life thereafter demonstrate~ that his dream was realized. He entered the Ord~r of Free'and Accepted Masons with an objective enthusiasm rarely possessed by those who seek admission. It was not a blind, uncertain devotion, whose fervor cools when the charm of novelty i$ worn away,' He struck the key-note of' a melody which became the ~usic o(,his life. It stirred the deepest tones of his being, and chimed in harmon,}" with the grand prean of immortal life. He made Masonry his most cherish.d pursuit, and he became what maybe termed a professional Mason, devoting to the advancement of the interests of the Order his time, talents and indomitable energy. He received Masonic light in one of the interior towns of Missouri, many years ago, when this State was the \Ve~tern outpost of civilization. Lodges were scattered~ over our f"ontier, composed of Masons hailing from all parts of the civilized world. The various bands of the" Sons of Light" among whom his lot was cast,. were, in some respects, as diversified in the performance of their peculiar dtes, :u:d ill their language, as the lodges of the save tribes which had just disappeared, His whole soul was at once enlisted in the cause, and his first labor was the promotion of harmony and uniformity, He began to organi1;e. systematize, create! He was indefatigable, and his efforts were effectual. In him, enthusiasm was victory! .. He put so much of his heart into his work, That all were swift to follow whom all loved."

He evoked order from comparative chaos; his own convictions were ,incere and deep; and he expounded the principles of the Order with a ~rvor and manly eloquenoe that produced conviction in others. His

EULOGY. claims as a master workman were promptly recognized by the Masonic tribunals of the State, and he received his reward in distinguished honors, which were accorded to him by the suffrages of his brethren in perpetual tenure until the day of his death. He made himself indispensable, and his name became polarized with his place. He was essentially a teacher of mysteries, and the rigid morality which gave them form and significance. He was thoroughly.imbued with the spirit of what he taught, and his lessons were clothed with a solemnity which impressed their truth. He was never a. sovereign in rank. The crown glittered before hi, eyes, but did not dazzle him to blindness; the scepter was within his grasp, Jet he nobly chose to remain the power that upheld the throne itself, and Invested it with dignity and glory. Behold the sacrifice exemplified in his personal career! His sphere was clearly defined; he made it his own, r.nd bravely wrought where his labors were most needed to promote the unity and prosperity of the Craft. He accepted the situation with the spirit of a hero. His ambition as a man was held in subjection to his honor as a Mason. The ruling power ever took counsel of wisdom. and his unselfish zeal continually magnified liIte highest seat in our councils to be filled by others. To those who knew his heart, acd who appreciated the power he wielded, we can utter no higher eulogy of him than this: Anthony O'Sullivan was never a Grand Muter I His name became synonymous with the law. He recommended the law; he conscientiously framec'l the law; he impartially administered the law; and he was governed by the law. In a critical knowledge of our rituals he had few eqnals, jf any., and certainly left behind him no superior. His workmanship was exact, and he ever insisted on perfect forms as a means of preserving the substance unimpaired. He was an uncompromising foe to innovation, ani路 his embattled antagonisni triulllpbed over all who dared to assaD the integrity of the Order, from within or 'without.

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He mllde himself surprisingly familiar with the whole range of Masonic history, usage and jurisprudence, and, possessing a memory dfwonderful quickness and retention, liis mind was a ,-ast library of ready reference when occasion required. .Stern as a teacher, he was yet a mOlt genial companion. A positive character, his personaLi!:iendships were strong, bllt not hastily made. impulsive, he .was still prudent; and,'to crown all, he possessed a most forgiving and charitable disposition. While not overburdened with this <world's goods, suffering, and want, and honest worth never appealed to his sJmpathies in vain. His domestic relations were congenial, in the limited sphere of his family ties.. Childless he left the lonely partner wlltis joys and,sorrows.

EULOGY. . Such was the man whom the Masons of Missouri delighted to honor. He has left a noble heritage, which it behooves them to guard with jealous care, and transmit the legacy to their successors. He was a Missouri Mason, and of his fair fame they may \Ie justly proud. His genius stamped the action of the Grand Lodge of Missouri with the seal of authority on many questions of vital importance to the Order at large. By his advice and guidance, that body mov.ed promptly and boldly-dispelled the menacing danger and received th!l welcome response echoed from every quarter of the country-Missouri is masonically sound. The name of him we mourn does not belong alone to Missouri, but to the whole Fraternity of Masons, wherever dispersed. His fame is especially cherished wherever the brethren meet on the hills and in the vales of our own land. Anthony O'Sullivan was a great Mason and a good man. And now TUshes upon us a tide of mournful memories of what we have lost in him. Let us sweeten our grief with hope, and season it with high resolve, to emulate his truly exemplary life, which comprised volumes of wholesome instruction. Even his last words on earth were a last lesson. A brother who stood by his bedside he charged, "Take care of the affairs of the Grand Lodge." The degree of existence was finished. He calmly closed his eyes, and our brother's soul drifted out from among the icebergs of Time into the clear waters of the open sea of Eternity. The magnet was there toward which the needle of faith was ever pointing. Let us close by recalling the emblem of the' evergreen sprig, which assures us that we shall meet with him again; that there is an immortal spark within us bearing a close affinity to the Divine Intelligence of the Unh'erse, which .urvives the grave, and can never! never I! never!! J die.