1885 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

M. W. GRAND LODGE A. F.

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STATE OF MISSOURI, CONVENED AT

ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 13, A. D. 1885; A. L. 5885.

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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M.W. GRAND LODGE! A. F. & A. M.! STATE OF MISSOURI. • The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons· of Missouri, convened in Freemasons' Hall, in the city of St. Louis, October 13th, 1885, at 10 o'clock A. M. PRESENT. ROB'T F. STEVENSON................................ JAMES W. BOyD......................................... GEO. R. HUNT WM. M. WILLIAMS SAM. M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL....................... ALLAN McDOWELL REV. J. F. COOK as JAMES P. WOOD......................................... STEPHEN CHAPMAN JAY L. TORREy.......................................... C. S. GLASPELr~...... PHILIP RODAN ;.... L. C. KRAUTHOFF J. B. THOMAS JOHN W. OWEN..........................................

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TV. Deputy Grand ],[aster. W. Senior Grand TVarden. W. Junior Grand TVarden. TV. Grand Treasu1·er. W. Grand Secretary. W. Grand Lecturer. Grand Chaplain. G1'and Senior Deacon. Grand .Tunior Deacon. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword-Beam'. Grand Junia?' Steward. Grand Orator. ' Grand Orator. Grand Tljler.

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OPENING.

A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons was opened in AMPLE FORM. Sacred music was joined in heartily by the Brethren. Rev. Bro. J. F. Cook, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer.

CREDENTIAI~S.

A Committee on Credentials was appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, consisting of Brothers Wm. H. Car.penter, Geo. E. Walker, J. B. Thomas, U. Schneider and Wm. H. Stone. . The committee reported that Representatives were present from 201 Lodges, besides Grand Officers, permanent members of the Grand Lodge and Representatives from sister Grand Lodges. [See Report of Committee in Appendix.] The Grand Master announced that, a quorum being present, the Grand Lodge was ready for business.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master then read his Annual Address, whicb, on motion, was referred, by the Deputy Grand Master, to a committee of Past Grand Masters for consideration and distribution. The committee is as follows: Thos. E. Garrett, Sam'l H. Saunders, John H. Turner, John D. Vincil, Rufus E. Anderson, James E. Cadle, Noah M. Givan, Joseph S. Browne, Wm. R. Stubblefield, Alex. M. Dockery, Chas. C. Woods,Lee A. Hall and S. W. B. Carnegy.

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ANNUAJ.J ADDRESS. BRETHilEN OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI:

The world moves, the letter' l Humanum Genus" to the contrary notwithstanding. Rotating diurnally and in revolution annually, Earth has followed her course around the great Luminary sixty-four times since the Craftsmen of Missouri first gathered in Grand Lodge capacity, and this day is made to witness the sixty-fifth anniversary of that event. In the darkness of those years what have we of light; in the daylight, what progress? Recorded in our archives, are words of wisdom emanating from the talented living; exemplary characters demonstrated by the illustrious dead. From these, radiating like carbon sparks, come attestations of Masonic faith, flashing and scintillating down the sands of time, proving beacons bright to Masonic wanderers on barren strands. In the light before us, precept and example arc no longer meaningless; symbolism drives bigotry before it and the veil of allegory is lifted, so that we who live to-day are filled with a more present sense of the great love of God than those of old, who, groping in the dawn of knowledge, saw only dark shadows of the unknown." II

Within our borders, the gave~ of the Freemason sounds in every village nearly, where a school-house dots the landscape or a church-spire rears its point. With education and religion, Freemasonry travels hand in hand, advancing civilization. Its ranks contain as great hearts, as pure minds, as intellectual characters 8.! can be found in earth's expanse. For progress, we observe that, under symbolic impressions, the philosophy of Freemasonry, penetrating to the innermost recesses of the heart unlocked before it, so enlarges and expands human nature, that in the Masonic family we may claim as just and true, the Brotherhood of Man. II

Thus we take the mightier labor, Crowning glory of his will, And believe that in the meanest, Lives a spark of God-head still ; Something that by Truth expanded, Might be fostered into worth; Something struggling in the darkness, Owning an immortal birth." NECROLOGY.

"The SOUl, secured in her existence, smiles At the drawn dagger, and defies its point." Mandate from a power supreme, death is but transition. To the Freemason, pure in heart, its coming should excite no dread, since it only proclaims the realization of his faith. On the 12th day of April, 1885, it came to noble, true and trusted JOHN BONHAM.

Ten days sufficed to free his soul from material tenure that it might render obedience.

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Sensitive to ellcroachments,'he was manly and generous. Bold as a lion, he was yet gentle as a lamb. Cognizant of the symbolism and philosophy of our Order, as well as bright in its ritual, he was ever found in the dissemination thereof among his less informed Brethren. Though taken from among us in the prime of life and promise of usefulness, materialization being a condition possible, we would not call him back, lest he exclaim, as Samuel to Saul, " Why hast thou disquieted me." In solemn form, at St. Joseph, his ,earthly tabernacle Wll.S laid away by his Brethren of the mystic tie; and, while devoting a page to his memory, let us express the sympathy of loving hearts to her" Unheard, unpitied, unrelieved, Who bears alone her load of 'care; For silent, low, in bed of dust Lies all that would her sorrows share." DECISIONS. Though I 'have made many, I have none to report. I have received many communications asking construction of our statutes and their application to stated facts, but all have been clearly and completely covered in' the compilation known as the Book of Constitutions. Executive power has been used in severa.l cases in .compelling adherence to the law; and, in cases of acquiescence, it is useless to cumber the record. Those appealed will appear before }'OU through the proper committee. The cause of TEMPERANCE has been supported with FORTITUDE, while PRUDENCE and JUSTICE were maintained as a shield against INTOLERANCE and FANATICISM. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS. As directed by the Grand Lodge, I completed the formation of the Board of Finance by designating Won;hipful Bro. C. C. Rainwater as Chairman of Ways and Means. A meeting of the committee was held in St. Louis at as early a date as seemed to me advisable; and, after careful deliberation and consultation, we invested $8,000 in bonds of the Counties of Cole and Henry, bearing six per cent. interest, and at a cost of 88,055. This was the best in\estment, as to security, highest rate of interest and lowest premium, that it was possible to obtain. DISPENSATIONS. The applications have been numerous and varied, embracing the usual catalogueconferring degrees out of time; appea.ring in procession on Decoration Day, Fourth of July, funeral obsequies of General Grant, laying corner-stones, removals, dedicating halls, etc., etc. I granted those recognized as within the limits of law, and refused those repugnant thereto. The detail will appear in the report of the Grand Secretary.. CORNER-STONE AND DEDICATION. On the 24th of June, 1885, at request of Windsor Lodge, No. 29, I laid the corner-stone of a Christian Church, at Windsor, Mo. On the 11th of September, 1885, I dedicated the Hall of Weston Lodge, No. 53.

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ARRESTED CHARTERS. The first victim was Dardenne Lodge, No. 124, at O'Fallon, St. Charles County. This Lodge, in defiance of law, contracted a debt for hall, the Master and Wardens making the note. The debt has hung over them like a cloud until interest in the Lodge had ceased. The Grand Secretary ha<;l to dun repeatedly for Grand Lodge dues, and its prospects of recuperation were invisible. Their usefulness departed. I ordered a funeral. McGee Lodge, No. 146, at College Mound, Macon County, was next decapitated. It had ceased to meet, and a num,ber of its members found themselves tied to a carcass from which only the knife could relieve them. It was applied. 'The Brethren at Austin, in Cass County, had been trying for some time to decently prepare the corpse of Meridian Sun, No. 405, but were unable to do so. They were relieved -to the fullest extent. INSURANCE. Year by year the Grand Master, by address, and the Grand Secretary, by circular, have forecast to the Lodges the necessity of insuring their jewels, furniture and other property against fire and cyclones. Yet each has brought and now presents its- set or sets of mourners over a heap of ashes with no Phamix to rise therefrom. The current year is no exception, and I feel that I would not oe true to duty should I fail to file an informa' tion for criminal negligence against somebody under this head. Under our law the Master is the sworn custodian and trustee, subordinate to the Grand Lodge, of all property accumulated by the Lodges, and it should be made his duty, as a first official act, and he should be authorized without Yote of the members, to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the pn.yment of a reasonable insurance on such property. If he fails or neglects the performance of this duty, hold him morally responsible. I would also suggest that in the future no indulgence or charity be granted to any fire sufferer which cannot show a clear record on the SUbject of insurance of its property. DUPLICATE CHARTERS. On April 12th, 1885, the Charter, etc., of Summit Lodge, No. 263, was destroyed by fire. On the 16th of June, I directed the issue of a Duplicate, as has been the cmtom for years. The Brethren receiyed and retained it, but for cause,' which seemed reasonaole and proper, asked that a Charter be issued to them as prescrioed in Section 4, Article 17, page 58, of the Book of Constitutions. Notwithstanding the law cited seems to sustain their view of the case, I refused to issue any but a duplicate of the one destroyed. A Charter is only a certificate made by the Grand Lodge officers and sealed with the Grand Lodge seal, com'eying to whom it may concern, an act of the Grand Lodge as therein set forth, the act itself oeing primarily established by the Grand Lodge record. The granting of Charters is inherent in the Grand Lodge, and is so declared in its fundamental law. As corporations have no powers not specifically designated in the compact with the civil law, it follows that the power to grant Charters cannot be delegated. The present officers of Summit Lodge have a status by the right of succession. A Charter as desired by them would change this feature. It would have no record of Grand Lodge action behind it. It would be a fraud on its face, and the signatures of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary would make them parties thereto. If my reasoning is correct, a literal construction of the law cited raises the constitutional issue, and the-law, if repugnant thereto, becomes void.

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There is a construction, and perhaps the proper one, as it avoids the difficulty. It is that the names of the officers to be engrossed on the new Charter by the Grand Secretary are those contained in the original. This is the one I adopted, and report for approval or rejection. 1'0 prevent future issues of this character, the Grand Lodge should declare the meaning of this law. There are in existence in the jurisdiction many duplicates. There are more originals defaced by Time's ruthless hand so as to be scarcely discernible. Would it not be well, under certain conditions, to authorize the filing of applications with the Grand Secretary for Charters to be issued at the SUbsequent session of the Grand Lodge, containing the names of present officers, facts, etc., concerning the original. It would certainly be more acceptaWe to the Brethren and command more respect than the hastily prepared duplicate, copied, and containing only the genuine signature of the Grand Secretary. CONCORD LODGE, No. 154, on September 29th, 1885, through the Grand Secretary, entered complaint against Wellsville Lodge, No. 194, for invading her jurisdiction and working up part of her material. This case came originally to me in December, 1884, and I immediately referred it to the District Deputy Grand Master for investigation. Wellsville admitted the fact and tried to palliate the wrong by stating that the candidate declared his home to be at Wellsville. I wrote the Lodge at Wellsville that the excuse was not tenable, that I had evidence in my possession which demonstrated their knowledge of the candidate's residence sufficiently to at least raise the doubt of his residence within their jurisdiction, and that, they should turn all the fees over to Concord Lodge, No. 154, and I would endeavor to get that Lodge to waive any further claim. I wrote to Concord Lodge what had been done, and advised them to receive the fees and waive further action. This they refused to do and informed me they intended to bring the case to the Grand Lodge. They very clearly state that they want the right to ballot upon the application and reject him; and, to enable them to do this, the)' ask the Grand Lodge" to declare that said W. A. Gilliland is not a regularly made Mason, and that his application, with the fees for degrees, be turned over to this Lodge, that it may go regularly through the ballot according to law." I have an impression that this is a dog in the manger case. FRAUD. The Fraternity in this jurisdiction are being constantly victimized by Masonic pedlers of what is represented as the Secret Ritual in Cipher. Its practical use proves a veritable stumbling block to the possessor, and opens his eyes to the fact that a fraud has been perpetrated upon him. While I am of the opinion that existing law is路sufficient to impose the highest penalty on Masons engaged in this business, )'et the framing of anindictment sufficient to cover and sustain a case, is, to a majority of Lodges, attended with difficulty. I therefore recommend an emphatic declaration by this Grand Lodge, that any Mason found in the jurisdiction of Missouri, having in his possession, or under his control, anything written or printed, or otherwise artfully designed for the purpose of communicating or aiding in the acquirement of the secret ritual of the first three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, shall be deemed guilty of a Masonic offense. Using the Blue Lodge organization for the advertising and propagating reputed higher degrees, which wear the livery unauthorized while claiming the recognition of Ancient Craft Masonry, should also receive severe condemnation. It is a grOWing evil. A short time since I listened for ten minutes only, to the opening words of what was represented would be a Masonic address in which the research and acquirements of intelligent Masons would be unfolded, exhibiting the Institution In all its purit~路. I am

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informed that after my departure there was delivered such a tirade of obscenity and vulgarity, garbed as Masonic symbolism as would shame the fiends of hell. An illustration by means of human forms was even attempted as exemplifying the idea to be conveyed. This vendor of Oriental Paganism, hailing from Massachusetts, and armed with documents from New York, affirming him to be a ~1aster Mason, Royal Arch Mason, and Knight Templar, is of intelligent appearance and possesses some use of language, but is either ignorant of Masonic principle or a willful perverter of Masonic Truth and Symbolism. His discourses are poison to Masonry and his utterances and acts show him disloyal to the bodies which have certified him into respectability. I will not name him for he can easily be recognized. TRIBUTE TO FIDELITY. Profiting by the experience of my predecessors, I considered no ex parte cases, and invariably transacted every matter requiring a record through the office of the Grand Secretary. By doing this an additional burden was laid upon him, but Bro. Vinci! did not complain, so we have worked harmoni9usly throughout the year. His efficiency has saved me much labor, and, though he has never mentioned it, I have reali7-cd that a word or two from him saved many a letter from being indited to me. The appreciation of this appears more forcibly when I state that those I did receive required over one-third of my time during the entire term in giving them courteous attention. He has held his post early and late, and been ever prompt in the discharge of every duty. DISCIPLINE. This enforcement of discipline is necessary to the health of the Institution. This applies to all members of the Fraternity. It becomes essentially important that law be applied when those in official stations prove recreant to their trusts. Hence I found it necessary to remove from office the Worshipful Master of one of the Lodges in this jurisdiction. During the month of March, charges were filed with me against Bro. M. S. Abernathy, Worshipful Master of Exeter Lodge, No. 514. I at once instructed R. W. Bro. W. W. Cushing, District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirtieth Masonic District, to proceed to Exeter and investigate the charge of drunkenness preferred against the Master of said Lodge. He did so, and under date of March 7th, reported the facts, with the testimony taken and his conclusion that "Bro. 111. S. Abernathy is guilty of gross unmasonic conduct, his example detrimental and disgraceful." From the evidence filed, seconded by the statements of Bro. CUShing, I immediately directed the Grand Secretary to serve a copy of the charges upon the recusant Master, and issue an order for his suspension from office, and cite him to appear before this Grand Lodge at its present session to answer said charge of drunkenness. The order was promptly executed, and on the 13th day of March, 1885, the notice was served on the accused by Bro. B. F. McCary, Secretary of Exeter Lodge, No. 514. Thus Bro. IlL S. Abernathy was formally suspended and the Lodge placed in charge of Bro. Geo. C. Abbott, Senior Warden. I herewith submit the路 papers in the case. RITUAL. " In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God." Freemasonry Is but another name for theology. Modern preachers treat theology exoterically, endeavoring to secure proselytes through an abstract presentation. Freemasonry pursues the same object, but esoterically through legend and symbol-the ancient and primitive method. It develops by a logical philosophical induction. It is not coercive but submissive, and therein consists its freedom.

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One having embraced it, conscnts to its method and promises by continuous endeavor, through precept and example, under the impress of its ceremonies, to attain the sublimity of all wisdom. Human nature of its own volition can never reach this, but by the power and direction of the supreme intelligence, may approximate it. That human intellect is groping in darkness seeking a dawn, is a self-evident proposition. Nature gives light through the contemplation of Divine works. St. Paul.wrote to the Ephesians, "By revelation he made known to me the mystery." The relation of Divine law to moral character and cond-uct is demonstrated by moral theology. Through these the eye of Faith may view the Triune Essence. To the Freemason, duty is "inflexible as fate, exacting as necessity and imperative as destiny." . Freemasonry conceals from its votary that it may induce search, and, in its secrecy, involves obedience to duty; for tradition gives, as the Divine command to Moses, "Thou shalt not divulge the words which I have said to thee out of my mouth." Completing a triad, which exemplifies the whole, is the element-Fidelity. One in three, three in one, concealed yet revealed, as characteristics of a genuine Freemason. Error, Ignorance and Lethargy form a trio to be overcome, and to the subjugation of which Freemasons are pledged. "If, through man unto his maker, We the source of Truth would find; It must be through man enlightened, Educated, raised, refined. '1'hat which the Divine路hath fashioned, Ignorance hath oft effaced; Never may we find God's image In man darkened, man debased."

This constitutes no new design, but one selected for the study of the Master Workmen of Missouri. Draw from it the fact that familiarity with the ceremonies does not alone constitute brightness of the Freemason. These are the mere lifting of the veil; the physical and material incentives; the glimpses of the dawn, under the impress of which are to be sought, silently, surely and faithfully, the attributes of a Supreme Essence, incorruptible and eternal. As they are developed, we are assured that the moral applica路 tion of them to self secures the soul, condition, coequal and eternal. Erect it also in your hearts, as a monument bearing witness that you will never permit a degeneracy of Freemasonry from Essence to Ritualism. Knowledge of the Ritnal is perhaps the first essential, but only as a means to the end. Yet I must approve the apparent zeal in this jurisdiction in its attainment. That master of speCUlative Freemasonry who succeeds, by means of its ceremonies, in most forcibly impressing its philosophy upon the neophyte, is the truly bright Mason and alone entitled to be numbered among those destined to receive the honors of the Craft. That Craftsman so impressed, will ever be found continuously seeking, and wherever God may cast his lot, practically disseminating light and knowledge among his fellows. In such a character the Divine image may be seen reflected. Duty here is not complete until I render tribute to the patience, zeal and fidelity of Right Worshipful Bro. Allan McDowell', our Grand Lecturer. In the Masonic field he has ploughed wide and deep, and the seed of a pure philosophy being committed to its bosom by such an husbandman, may we not hope for a full fruition.

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HOME FOR THE INDIGENT. At the last session of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master estimated that there would be more money in the Treasurer's hands than the necessities of the Grand Lodge would require, and recommended its return to the subordinate Lodges. By adoption of the report of the Committee on Home, the Grand Lodge committed itself to the enterprise, and ordered the setting apart of this surplus money, and its investment by a committee in said report authorized to be designated. The Grand Lodge adopted the report of another committee, which provided for the investment of all the surplus money in the Treasurer's hands in United States. State or municipal bonds, thus making a conflict of action. To avoid this, I determined not to designate the Committee on Home until the present session, the investment made by the Board of Finance covering, to all intents and purposes, the design of the Grand Lodge. The wisdom of this course is now manifest; and this nursling, which was so nearly strangled in parturition, may, with tender care, increase in vitality, and grow, through a vigorous youth, to be a giant of usefulness. Knowledge is said to be power. To know the requirements incident to this grand undertaking, I addressed a circular letter, herewith submitted, and a series of questions to the subordinate Lodges; and, while I am satisfied that a large number misunderstood the object, yet the result is sufficient for a basis of future action. 291 Lodges out of the whole number responded. 86 of them reported sllbjects for Masonic attention, and the remainder congratulated themselves and the Craft on their fortunate condition in this regard. 46 Master Masons were reported dependent, in whole or in part, upon their respective Lodges. 101 widows of Master Masons are under similar circumstances. 82 orphan children are receiving some attention from the Craft, and are endeavoring to become useful members of society. 34 out of the 147 aged persons are reported as only able to attend to personal necessities. â&#x20AC;˘ To aid these unfortunates, the Lodges have contributed $6,434, and Chapters $130, so far as the Secretaries could ascertain. It is probable that sums greatly in excess of these have been expended; and yet there is not a single instance reported where the amount has sufficed to extend full relief to the dependent one. These are your brothers, your widows and your orphans in charge. If you take them in the manner proposed, duty will not permit you, by acts of omission, to suffer them again to fall upon the cold charities of the world around them. Now is the time for you to determine what duty requires of you. If the command is " Advance," there must be no halting, faltering or falling by the way. If it is " Retreat," your position at this time gives a reasonable assurance that, if you abandon it, you may save the equipage. Deliberate consideration should precede definite action; and I desire the Committee on the Grand Master's Address to formulate this matter in such a way as will enable the representatives of Lodges to give emphatic expressions of sentiment. I should name the resources of the Institution as follows: PRIDE: SUBSCRIPTION, DONATION, EKDOW~[ENT, LEGACIES, INDUSTRIES, INDIVIDUAl, TIWSTS, MITE BOXES, INTEREST ON INVESTMENT, ,PER CAPITA ASSESSMENT, ROYAL ARCH BODIES, KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.

REPORTS OF D. D. G. MASTERS. These come so late as to be practically useless to the Grand Master for his Address, now that you require it printed before Grand Lodge meets, and they canuot be made earlier unless some method is adopted to get the Lodge reports earlier into the hands of

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the District Deputy. I would recommend the confining of the report of this officer to an enumeration of acts, visitations, etc., with the observation and experience acquired in the year of service, and that it be placed in the hands of the Grand Master at least thirty days before the meeting of Grand Lodge. The statistical information, embracing financial condition, etc., should be on a smaller blank, in more compact form, and should go to the Grand Secretary direct with the returns. STATE LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. I continued this system of assembling the Craft inaugurated so successfully by Grand Master Hall, although I did not reach quite so many points, nor was I able to select those as accessible, because I desired to place them at central points intermediately to thos(l of last year. The interest seemed as great though the attendance was less in numbers. The report of the Grand Lecturer will contain the details of these meetings. RELIEF. In Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth we maintain Masonic profession. If rendered only in lip-service, then we arc not true. If we fall short of what nature prompts under ties of consanguinity, there is no Brotherly Love. Distress observed and left unrelieved, must by the Fraternity be considered a breach of Fidelity, provided the subject be worthy and entitled to recognition. These reflections are prompted by several cases which came to me officially for determination of duty. One of them is within Supreme control and was apparently adjusted at our last session. I was solicited by a strong appeal to set Mide the action of the Grand Lodge and open the case for a rehearing. I refused to interfere by the method suggested, and the rebellious subordinate appeals to the Fraternity. It. issued a circular letter, very unmasonic in character, and mailed it to a large number of the Lodges of this jurisdiction. Through information voluntarily rendered, I found the effect was very retnote from that expected by the authors, and therefore refrained from further official action, and submit the circular herewith that this body may take cognizance and deal as its wisdom may dictate. The other cases involved us with the jurisdictions of Utah, Indiana and Iowa. Utah writes: "We have nursed your sick and buried your dead, in distress, sojourning among us. We make no claim, but if the immediate family, the Lodge of the sojourner, can send us all or any portion of the sum expended for him, we can more promptly and efficiently respond to the necessities of others in similar circumstances." In this case, a Missouri Mason was the beneficiary and the bill aggregated $180.00. I advised the Lodge to assume the burden. In the other cases, Missouri Lodges contributed sustenance, relief and comfort, and the accounts were forwarded with a request couched in terms similar to those from Utah to us. Indiana responded: "We are not liable, under our law, unless there was a specific promise to pay, which you do not claim. We do not permitour路Lodges to make reclamations for assistance rendered. I have given you our custom. I will write the Lodge and urge them to pay the bill as a matter of Masonic equity, but I can enforce nothing." Iowa responded: "Masonic aid is voluntary. All pecuniary aid rendered tra.veling or sojourning Brethren is voluntary.. For moneys thus bestowed, the Lodge or Brother hM no legal claim upon the Lodge of which the distressed Brother is a member, unless such aid was rendered in obedience to the request of said Lodge or its Committee of Charity. That is the law of this jurisdiction made as against its 'own I-odges and members."

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Brethren, we have yet to learn that Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth are enactments of the civil power, or that necessity requires a statutory limitation upon their exercise. â&#x20AC;˘

Under the rules quoted, the necessity of the distressed one can have no weight, and relief is bound to be measured by the local ability to contribute. When so men.sured, the vaunted tenet is but lip service. Brotherly Love divides the last loaf, and Truth bears witness to the Fidelity of the act. After citing the law, our Iowa Brother laments the day when Masonic charity shall be bounded by State lines. With faith in the moral contract of a Freemason, made in most solemn form. after the method of covenants practised by the patriarchs, under the solemn pledge of Fidelity, witnessed in the manner of Abraham refusing the spoils of the Kings, a Missouri Lodge divides its last loaf with an Iowa Frater. Trusting that State lines interposed no obstacle to reciprocal action, and believing brotherly love warmest in the immediate family of the distressed one, it forwards there a statement of fll.c~. In a sorry day Truth dawned and the pledge of Fidelity appeared a rope of sand. Another trusting constituent found an Indiana Frater stranded among them. Consumption was carrymg him rapidly through the Dark Valley of the Shadow, and the seal of the White Horse Rider was upon his brow. Stimulated by two responses in material form from his Lodge, and striving for the blessing promised to the pure in heart, our Brethren did their best in making darkness light bcfore him, and crooked things straight. When the living soul passed out of the gloom. they enclosed the mortal frame decently in the bosom of mother earth. Sixteen months of constant attention and expense exhausted their cruse of oil, and left them but a handful of meal in the barrel. They, too, appealed, not for a return of the sum expended, but for assistance in recuperating lost strength, only to find a statute of limitation running against them, though encouraged to hope through an acknowledged equity. Under such laws, is not truth shackled with links of error? An evil result is apparent.. The profession,al mendicant, the Masonic tramp, have found fertile field and luxuriant pasture. They work it well, and enjoy its fruitfulness. Sublime in nature, inculcated by re,elation, and 'next to a belief in Deity, forming a foundation-stone in the structure of Freemasonry, is Relief, one of the elements of Charity. Duty in Freemasonry is always present. In the allegory of the Good Samaritan, one may discover his neighbor. If you study it, fail not to notice the completeness of the relief and the parting admonition to the almoner. Duty demands that Masons, in organic capacity and individually. shall cheer, comfort, assist and relieve. not only their Brethren. but also the widows and orphans of such in distress, who are in good repute with their respective Lodges, or can prove themselves worthy of Masonic benevolence. To dispense it under a rule that relief is voluntary, makes us parties to imposture. For, in knOWing that the applicant bas received the degrees, and does not rest under penalties, we are content, accepting as true his tepresentation of distress. Such'inspection as this never admitted an Ancient Brother within the enclosure where Freemasonry existed in purity. Under the principle that Masonic relief is due under a moral contract, the mutuality of the condition upon which it was based suggests at once investigation. First, that distress exists. Second, that the applicant is not only worthy in the negative sense, but also that in honor, integrity and truth, he will eat no man's bread for naught and will render a fair equivalent, time, health and opportunity permitting. "For man may have an honest heart, Though penury hourly stare him; AI)d one may take a neighbor's part, Yet have no cash to spare him."

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The equivalent of a voluntary expenditure for a distressed one, is gratitude. In solicited relief the voluntary character of the gift is removed and the moral obligation to a return substituted. The recipient of pecuniary relief among :Masons takes it under a moral contract to replace the sum received, time, health and opportunity permitting. He has the right to claim and expect an honoring of his request. But the full and â&#x20AC;˘ complete exercise of the principle demands a mutual honor from him. The Lodge that makes a Mason, stands sponsor to the Fraternity that he will perform his Masonic duties to the best of his ability. Should he die, the essential elements failing him, his Lodge owes to his memory a discharge of his Masonic obligation. If the distress occurs at home, the Lodge at once acknowledges the bond, and relieves. Is the obligation liny the less strong when the necessity arises among strangers and in a strange land? Evidences iue extant among Freemasons of a regulation whereby the recipient of relief aliened his further right until he had made good to the donor what had been recei.ed. It would be a good law now that would put a mark upon the Cains who abuse this Masonic privilege. The pel-forroance of duty, as I have defined it, respecting relief, bears unevenly upon the Craft. To relieve this strain by shifting the yoke under Grand Lodge authority, has seemed to roe an appropriate design to go upon the Trestle Board, inasmuch as it is demonstrated that State lines do bound Masonic Charity. In isolated situations, away from the centers of commerce, in villages where yet, perhaps, curfew rings in tbe evening shade, are Lodges and Brethren. Blessed, as they may be, with nature's bounteous yield: -surrounded by friends and neighbors crowding opportunities of gain towards them, should the accidents of life strand some poor human in their midst, it is highly probable that relief would contain no sacrifice or self-denial as a constituent element. Praise the Lord, they arc few in Missouri. Pharisees in Freemasonry, they can find their chara,cters delineated in the 2:ld Chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel. The 6th Chapter will also ~urnish them food for thought. On the great highways and in the marts of trade the necessity ~f relief is so continuous that it is made systematic. Yet even there, where the burden is heavy, relief goes to those worthy and in distress. For acts of charity and deeds of pure beneficence, the fame of our Brethren in the larger cities and towns has spread far and wide. Under a law of their own adoption, a restraint is placed on the use of the relief fund, provided by Grand Lodge authority, so that none but sojourners can receive benefit therefrom. Taxing themselves largely for the relief of the indigent and helpless of their own members and locality, and devoting so exclusively the systematic provisions of the Grand Lodge, they cannot be far wrong in soliciting the Lodge of the distressed one to share with them the burden. If cheerfully and promptly responded to, though only in part of the sum expended, it would enable the contribution of other and more extensive relief which bas now to be denied. The Grand Lodge in session, and the Grand Master in the interim, stand holding the scale of justice, to restrain and prevent extravagance of expenditure in such cases. Our law places penal jurisdiction primarily in the immediate Lodge of the offender. If it is understood, as it should be, that Masonic relief is conferred as a trust, the recipient

thereof, having a duty therein, failure to perform that duty, except for just cause, should incur a penalty. Therefore, under the moral obligation and failure of the recipient, according to ability, to replace all or allY portion of the sum expended for him, by his Brethren, while sojourning and in distress, his Lodge having reported him worthy, a claim against it, receiving the sanction and approval of Grand Lodge or Grand Master, should also receive executive enforcement, to the extent at least of the ability of the

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Lodge to meet. It then becomes an indebtedness to his Lodge, which only inability can cancel. Such a rule will, at least, prevent. the imposition of unworthy Masons upon us, and restOre the faith needed to sustain the principle of relief. Lodges will be careful how they recommend their members as well as of their selection. They can also rid the Fraternity of professional tramps and mendicants. To the Lodges and members of other jurisdictions let us declare our willingness to exercise the broad doctrine of Universal Benevolence towards all mankind. That while we regard relief claimed from us under the garb of Masonry, as a resulting trust when extended, yet for relief given to their distressed ones sojourning among us, we will claim no return as of civil right, but we appeal to them for aid in establishing a s~'stem of reciprocity in relief to the extent of their ability when notice is given of the helpless condition of anyone of their immediate family. . Relief is It tide which should ebb and flow systematically, and when one extending it, exhausts his own resources, he should observe and feel a hundred hands, if necessary, replenishing his oil and filling his barrel with meal. Thus may we more effectually promote the influence of this great tenet of our profession, and be ever ready in our faith to cast bread upon the waters. Now, by the limitation of law, the function of Grand Master ceases. and the potency recognized by the Craft having departed, seeking the ~ource from whence it came, I return with it the emblem, not covered with rust from want of use, nor tarnished with deeds productive of evil, though worn and battered from contact, The duty assigned me one year ago has been exacting, and the labor arduous. I have broken off the rough corners and squared the stones with care and fidelity. I have laid them as nearly level and plumb as my skill and experience could determine; and, if the symmetry of the Institution has been marred or injured through my inefficiency, I ask that my portion of it be covered with the mantle of Charity until more skillful hands can restore the pristine beauty. This summit in Masonry I attained through your trust and confidence, and shall ever hold it in grateful remembrance. Though the duty is completed, I still shall toil, "with Patience, to be content to wait the fulfillment of the inviolable promises of God, when Truth shall dawn upon the human soul, and Love and Light shall rule all spheres and all existences." . Fraternally submitted,

R. F. STEVENSON, Grand Master.

GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Grand Secretary presented his General Report, which was ~rdered printed, and is as follows:

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In presenting my Eighth General Report, as Grand Secretary, it affords me pleasure to announce the encouraging and prosperous condition of the Lodges, as a rule, in our jurisdiction. Though there has been suc~ general depression in the country, yet the effect has not been seriously felt by the Lodges; nor have there been the losses sustained by them from suspension for non-payment of dues, that obtained under similar conditions several years ago. The additions to our ranks have been gratifyingly large as to numbers a.nd satisfactory as to quality for the most part. The vigorous application of our regulations by the Lodges generally as to the material selected, gives fair promise as to the health of the Fraternity in future. And it may be added, with deep satisfaction and confidence, that the earnest enforcement of the sturdy and moral purposes of this Grand Lodge, expressed in its laws against all forms of unmasonic conduct, has not failed to produce good fruits. The harvest of desirable results has been early and timely. The healthy administrations of our Grand Masters and the wise deliverances of the Grand IAldge, have resulted in the enforcement of discipline, an improved condition of the Fraternity, and a growing purpose to make our Institution stronger and sounder by the elevation of its character to the highest possible degree. The Lodges have grasped the idea, and profited by it, that they have the Grand Lodge and the Grand Officers behind tbem in the far-reaching work of maintaining the good lJame and reputation of Freemasonry. Thus assured and encouraged, tbe Lodges are laboring to elevate the standard of moral excellence and purity. The conviction has deepened in the Masonic mind of Missouri, within a few years, that the strength and worth of the Institution must be found in its purity. Masonry in this jurisdiction has been fortunate in that its governing officers have been Brethren of sterling integrity and pure moraL<;, and while called to "rule and govern" the Craft, they have governed themselves. Hence they have ruled wisely and well, while kindness and firmness have marked their administrations. Nothing gives better promise for the future stability and usefulness of the Fraternity in Missouri than judicious and salutary government on the part of those who are called to preside ill our councils and rule over the workmen. BUSINESS'. The following will inform the Grand Lodge as to the current affairs of the office for the past year. Immediately following thc close of our last session, Commissions were issued and furnished the several D. D. GRAND MASTERS Appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. This was attended to as a first duty, so that these Brethren, being auxiliaries of the Grand Master, might be in readiness to promptl~f meet all official obligations in their districts, such as constituting Lodges that had been Chartered or to which Dispensations had been granted. CHARTERS. Were g\'anted by the Grand Lodge to thirteen Lodges. These Lodges received their Charters through the District Deputy Grand Masters, and were severally constituted. They were numbered as follows:

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Bois D'Arc Lodge, 449, Bois D'Arc, Greene County. Cyrene Lodge, 14, Cyrene, Pike County. Cunningham Lodge, 525, Cunningham, Chariton County. Green City Lodge, 159, Green City, Sullivan County. Cecil Lodge, 454, Cottonwood Point, Pemiscot CountYI Index Lodge, 54, Index, Cass Co~mty. Jericho Lodge, 340, Jericho, Cedar County. Kidder Lodge, 523, Kidder, Caldwell County. North-West Lodge, 358 Tarkio, Atchison County. Pollock Lodge, 3路19, Pollock, Sullivan County. Purdy Lodge, 148, Purdy, Barry County. Spring Creek Lodge, 347, Edgar Springs, Phelps County. Spickardsville Lodge, 524, Spickardsville, Grundy County. LODGES U. D. The Grand Lodge granted no Dispensations during its last ~cssion, though several applications were considered. These were referred to the incoming Grand Master. Two Lodges wcre continued under Dispcnsation, viz: Mountain Grove and Union Star. Grand Master Stevenson directed the issuance of Dispensations for the formation of sevcn Lodges, whose names, locations, and officers are given below. There are thus presented nine claimants for Charters at this session. NEW DISPENSATIONS. October 31st, 1884.-Everton Lodge, at Everton, Dade County. John E. Turner, Wor'3hipful Master; H..Edigton, Senior Warden; Chas. Vanpelt, Junior Warden. November 20th.-Wayne Lodge, at Piedmont, Wayne County. Wm. H. Dngdale, Worshipful Master; David J. Allen, Senior Warden; Lee M. Pettit, Junior Warden. . ,January 24th, 188:>.-Higbee Lodge, at Higbee, Randolph County. J. L. Dysart, Worshipful Master; G. A. Settle, Senior Warden; S. Lessley, Junior Warden. February 9th.-Conway Lodge, at Conway, Laclede County. George T. EdmissOll, Worshipful Master; James F. Wilson, Sj:lnior Warden; H. E. Warren, Junior Warden. February 9th.-Niangua Lodge, at Niangua, Webster County. J. B. Davis, Worshipful Master; J. M. Robertson, Senior Warden; John C. Bridges, Junior Wardcn. February 9th.-Ritchey Lodge,lI.t Ritchey, Newton County. J. M. Ritchey, Worshipful l\laster; S. H. Ritchey, Senior Warden; H. A. Smith, Junior Warden. May Gth.-Lanes Prairie Lodge, at Bloomington, Maries County, Vichy Post Offiec. Wm. A. Dillon, Worshipful Master; M. King, Senior Warden; L. Marts, Junio~ Wardcn. DESTROYED CHARTERS. An unusual number of Lodge-rooms were destroyed by fire the past year. With the loss of property sustained, the Lodges, as a rUle, lost their Charters. DUPLICATES Were issued by order of the Grand Master, as follows: To"Western Star Lodge, No. 15, at Emporia, Davicss County; Weston Lodge, No. 53, at Weston, Platte County; Hornersville Lodge, No. 215, at Cotton Plant, Dunklin County; Mercer Lodge, No.35, at Princeton, Mercer County; Chamois Lodge, No. 185, at Chamois, G. L. PRo.-2.

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Osage County; Rochester Lodge, No. 248, at Rochester, Andrew County; Putnam Lodge, No. 190, at Newtown, Putnam County; Summit Lodge, No. 263, at Lee's Summit, Jackson County; Chariton Lodge, No. 513, at Guthridge Mills, Chariton County; Joppa Lodge, No. 411, Hartville, Wright County. Ten Charters were destroyed by fire, for which the above duplicates were furnished. Decatur Lodge, No. 400, at Peirce City, applied for and received a duplicate Charter, the original having disappeared quite mysteriously. Recently the "long lost" Charler was found, and the duplicate is now among the archives of the Grand Lodge. ARRESTED CHARTERS. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, for' satisfactory reasons, arrested the Charters of three Lodges, viz: Dardenne, No. 124, O'Fallon, St. Charles County; McGee, No. 146, College Mound, Macon County, and Meridian Sun, No. 405, Austin, Cass County. Said Lodges were either dead or dying, and funerals were deemed necessary. Johnson Lodge, No. 158, located at Greenville in Wayne County, surrendered its Charler and ceased to exist of choice. DISPENSATIONS Were granted by the Grand Master to the followillg Lodges to elect officers: Itaska, No. 420,to elect a Treasurer; Angerona Lodge, No. 193, to elect a Treasurer; Gothic, No. 106, to elect a Secretary; New Roston, No. 284, Ionic, No. 235, Bonhomme, No. 45, Plumb, No. 375, Alexandria, No. 385, to elect the entire list of officers. The failure to hold an election in each case having been caused by circumstances beyond control. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS Were granted by the Grand Master for the following purposes: To B. H. Ingram, D, D. G. M. Twenty-third District, to lay the corner-stone of the New Court House of Pettis County at Sedalia. To Rev. C. C. Woods, D. D., Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of a Methodist church, at Bolivar, Polk County. To Dr. C. G. Hubbell, D. D. G. M. Twelfth District, to lay the corner-stone of the new Court House of DeKalb County at Maysville. Special Communications of the Grand Lodge were opened at the above named places, the work was done in ample form and reported to this office. REMOVAI... OF LODGES. The Most Worshipful Grand Ma.~ter granted permission to the following named Lodges to move into and occupy halls other than those previously used. The law governing the removal of Lodges was conformed to in every instance: Argyle Lodge, No. 451, Nevada, Vernon County, to move into a new hall, same city; Rowley Lodge, No. 204, to move from Arnoldsville, Buchanan County, to a new hall in Dearborn, Platte County; Western Star Lod~e, No. 15, Emporia, Daviess County, to occupy temporarily Odd Fellows' Hall during the erection of a new hall, which was subsequently occupied, and replaced their former home which had been destroyed by fire. Permission was granted Weston Lodge, No. 53, at Weston, Platte County, to occupy Odd Fellows' Hall, the Masonic Hall having been destroyed by fire. Similar permission was granted to Clarence Lodge, No. 305, at Clarence, to occupy hall of the United Workmen for twelve months, a new hall being erected to take the place of the one destroyed by fire. Paul ville Lodge, No. 319, at Brashears, Adair County; Barbee Lodge, No. 217, at Brownsville, Saline County; Jamesport Lodge, No. 201, at Jamesport, Daviess County; Pythagoras Lodge, No. 383, at Cassville, Barry County; Richland Lodge, No. 382, at Richland, Pulaski County; Green City Lodge, No. 159, at Green City, Sullivan County; Novelty Lodge, No. 181, Novelty, Knox County; Glenwood Lodge, No. 427, Glem,;ood, Schuyler Count~路; Agency

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Lodge, No. 10, at Agency, Buchanan County; California Lodge, No. 183, California, Moniteau County; Samaritan Lodge, No. 424, Bonne 'ferra, St. Francois County; Barnes Lodge, No. 116, at Cabool, Texas County; Rochester Lodge, No. 248, Rochester, Andrew County; Wheeling Lodge, No. 434, at Wheeling, Livingston County; Kirkwood Lodge, No. 4840, at Kirkwood, St. Louis County; Crescent Hill Lodge, No. 368, at ,Adrian, Bates County; Billings Lodge, No. 379, at Billings, Greene County, were severally permitted to move into new halls in the towns where said Lodges were located. Mercer Lodge, No. 35, at Princeton, having been burned out, the use of the Odd Fellows' Ball was secured until the new ball could be finished. Mercer Lodge has since moved into its new hall. Putnam Lodge, No. 190, at Newtown, was allowed to meet in a Hall at that place temporarily, for business, but work was forbidden. Livingston Lodge, No. 51, at Glasgow, haVing been driven from home by a cyclone, which nearly demolis路hed the Lodge-room, was ailowed to occupy Odd Fellows' Hall in that' town temporarily. St. Andrew's Lodge, 1'0. 96, having been twice burned out, was granted permission to occupy Odd Fellows' Hall in Shelbyville. Hazlewood Lodge, No. 459, at Waldo, was permitted to move into and occupy a new hall at Seymour, Webster County. Cha.riton Lodge, No. 513, located at Guthridge Mills, was burned out. Permission was asked and obtained to meet in the hall of Warren Lodge, No. 74, at Keytesville, to finish some work on hand. Chain of Rocks Lodge, 1'0.141, was permitted to move to the town of Owen, Lincoln County, and occupy a new hall. Lorraine Lodge, No. 128, was granted permission to move from路 Lorraine, in Harrison County, to Washington Centre, and occupy a new hall. While a number of Lodges have met with severe losses, some were insured and are rapidly recovering from temporary reverses. Many Lodges in the State have secured new and elegant halls in which to meet and ..vork. The improvement along this line is encouragillg, and each year surpasses the previous one. COMMISSIONS ISSUED. Under authority from, and by direction of, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Commissions were issued as follows: M. W. Bro. Geo. Thornburg, Past Grand Master, to be the Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of our distinguished and lamented Brother, E. H. English, Past Grand Master of that jurisdiction. Subsequently Bro. Thornburg returned the Commission, and our Grand Master, Bro. Stevenson, directed a Commission to be forwarded to M. W. Bro. John J. Sumpter, Past Grand Master, who accepted the same. R. W. Bro. J. Simpson Africa was commissioned as our Representative near the venerable Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, vice Thomas Brown, Commission revoked. I may be allowed to state, in this connection, that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania complimented the Grand Lodge of l\Jissouri by commissioning our l\f. W. Bro. R. F. Stevenson, Grand "faster, as the Representative of that jurisdiction near our Grand Lodge, thus' bonoring him, as a native of that State, among the Brethren of his adoption. Our Representative at the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, Bro. Charles T. Murphy, baving resigned, Grand Master Stevenson directed me to commission Bro. W. P. Bouton, to fill the vacancy. Bro. J. Wilberforce Longley was commissioned as our Representative near the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, vice Robert D. Clark, deceased. R. W. Bro. H. B. Grant, of Louisville, was appointed and commissioned our Representative at the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, 'vice John l\:I. Todd, Don-affiliated. R. W. Bro. Charles Inglesby, Grand Secretary of South Carolina was commissioned as the Representative of Missouri at that Grand Lodge, and Worshipful Bro. Virginius O. Saund('rs received a commission as the Representative of South Carolina Masons near the Grand Lodge of MissourL R. W. Bro. R. E. Richards, of Ohio, was commissioned as the Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lod~e of that juriSdiction, and R. ''IT. Bro. Henry L. Rogers has been commissioned as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, his mother State, at the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Starks Edson wa.~ commissioned as our Representative at the Grand Lodge of New York, in place of Walter R. Montague.

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SPECIAL COMMISSIONS Were issued, by order, as follows: Bro. Wm. A. Hall, of Springfield, to organize Bois D'Arc Lodge, No. 449, there being no Deputy for that District at the time; Commissioned Bro. J. M. Ritchey as Special Deputy to organize Purdy Lodge, No. 148, no Deputy being in commission in that District; Commissioned Bro. D. r. Weems' Special Deputy to institute Ritchey Lodge under Dispensation; Bro. W. F. Dunn, of Springfield, was commissioned as Deputy of the Thirty-first Masonic District in place of Wm. A. Hall, resigned; C. E. Bushnell having declined to serve as Deputy of the Twenty-eighth Masonic District, Bro. Flavius A. Affleck, of Bolivar, was commissioned and accepted. RECOMMENDATIONS. It is recommended that the Grand Lodge so modify our law as to Annual Returns

and dues, that the Lodges may be induced to forward the same at an earlier date than has been the custom for years. It is certainly desirable that the Grand Lodge should know, each year, the exact state of the Craft in the jurisdiction as well as the condition of the funds. The financial status can be reported to the Grand Lodge up to and including the first day of the session. Owing to the delay of Lodges in reporting, it is impossible to'embody all statistical information in the Annual Report and show the exact state of the finances. Owing to said delay in reports, an unpaid balance stands on the books at the close of our sessions. Although this balance is always paid during the year, yet it must be carried over to the following year, and the fund for a given year never appears as it should. In addition to the foregoing, the time is too short, under the present custom, for the Grand Secretary to perfect all the tables and reports for printing so that the Grand Lodge can examine and pass upon them carefully during its session. Moreover, there is undesirable delay caused by our present rule in printing the Grand Lodge Proceedings. If the Lodges are directed to close their fiscal year and send in returns the first of August, everything can be tabulated and printed by our Annnal Meeting in October. Accuracy and facility in the work will be thus assured, and those who supervise the work of the year will be the better able to guarantee correctness in every department. I therefore fraternally request and urge the Grand Lodge to so change Section twenty, , of Article XVI., as to require all Lodges to cloEe their fiscal year on the thirty-first of July, and to make their returns immediately thereafter. This will make no difference with the Lodges. I sent out a circular, the past season, appealing to the Lodges to favor me with their Returns in proper time to make up complete reports. Four hundred and ninety-nine Lodges kindly complied and promptly furnished their Returns. A respectable minority, however, held back, and defeated all that was proposed. Surely there is some remedy for this unnecessary delay. The impression obtains with some that the fiscal year closes September 1st, and that returns made after that date, and forwarded twenty days bej01'e the Grand Lodge convenes, is a compliance with the law. The truth is, we have no law defining the time when a Lodge shall close its fiscal term. If the Lodges were to close their fiscal terms the first of July, and make returns immediately thereafter, there would be nothing improper in such action, because, all the work done after July first, would be embraced in the next returns, The law sa)'S, (Section 20, Article 16,) that returns shall be made twenty days bejore each annual session, but this does not restrict them to that date, but none are to be later tha.n that time. The Grand Lodge said, in 1872, that" reports should be sent up to the Grand Secretary in proper time." If the 525 Lodges in this jurisdiction should all send their returns and duesjllst" twenty days before each annual session of the Grand Lodge," who could tabulate their work, enter the money, pay it over to the Grand Treasurer, send receipts to the Lodg'cs and make out a statement of the funds for the Grand Lodg-e? Such a work were impossible within twenty days. If one Lodge is bound by the la.w to report

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just twenty days before the session, all are bound to do so, and may pour in 525 returns and twelve or thirteen thousand dollars at once, when no officer could master the work within the short period before Grand Lodge convenes. The law never was intended to restrict the Lodges to twenty days or any specific date. It only determines that such rcports shall not be later than twenty days before Grand Lodge meets. Therefore, it is perfectly competent for this body to direct the subordinate Lodges to make Annual Returns on the first of August of each year. The rule under which we now act was adopted in 1866, nineteen years ago, when there were but little over two hundred Lodges on the roll. Now we have three hundred more Lodges than then. In those days the Grand Lodge Proceedings were delivered within three or four months following the close of the session. Now they are furnished the Craft within twenty-five working days after Granlil Lodge closes. If Lodge returns are made at the time indicated, the Proceedings could be published and delivered within two weeks. I submit the question to the Grand Lodge, and ask for such action in the premL~es as may secure results so desirable. REGISTER OF MEMBERS. It has been my desire for some years to secure a complete register of the membership in this jurisdiction. Of all places, the Grand Secretary's office should be supplied with such a source of information. It frequently occurs that letters come to the office from parties deeply interested in the whereabouts of a Brother Mason. The question issimply asked, " Does Bro. - - - - - belong to a Lodge in your jurisdiction?" Life is too short and time too valuable to hunt through over five hundred returns every time such enquiries are made. The hunt for the traditional "needle in a haystack" w~)Uld bc quite as desirable. But the chief reason for desiring a Register, properly arranged, is to preserve and perpetuate a list of ollr members, so that at any time in the future a correct and satisfactory knowledge may be obtained as to the status, whereabouts, or end of members. The plan is this: Let the Grand Secretary procure books of Registry and transcribe into them all names reported in the returns for the present year. In 1886 the returns will be examined, when all additions made to the Lodges will be incorporated, while those who have been disposed of in any way will be so marked under appropriate heads. The heading of the Register may be as follows: Names of :M:embers, Name of Lod~e, Number, Location, Affiliated when, Dimitted when, Suspended when, Expelled when, Died when, Reinstated when, Remarks. The names will be entered in alphabetical order so that after a name is once registered the member can never be lost si~ht of so long as the Lodge makes returns. The ease and facility with which any name can be found. for all time to come, will be great compensation' for the labor of keeping the Register. Besides this, the claims of many persons will be easily settled asto whether or not their kindred were in good standing when death called them hen~. Often such claimants appear and seek to establish the fact that a father or husband was a Mason. LodgeRecords had been destroyed and no shadow of evidence exists to determine the question. It is to be regretted that this Registry system had not been adopted years ago. A preservation of the names of our Brethren will be of great value in the future, though we have delayed the work thus long. It will require the purchase of three books with which to commence this system of registration. Each book should be of such dimensions as to contain ten or twelve thousand names. The size will obviate another purchase and transfer for many years. I have the headings drawn so as to show a committee the plan, and I respectfully ask the appointment of such committee. I would suggest that an appropriation be made for the work her~inbefore described.

GRAND LOnGE PROCEEDINGS. Just twenty-one days from the close of the last session I began the work of mailing our Grand Lodge Proceedings. Twenty-five hundred copies were printed. After the

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usual distribution to the Lodges in this jurisdiction, to all Grand and Past Grand Officers and sister Grand Lodges, there remains a fair supply on hand for future use. It is believed that we cannot do with an edition short of twenty-five hundred. I recommend that your Grand Secretary be directed to pUblish that Dumber.

BOOKS-LIBRARY. A few select and valuable additions have ooen made to the Grand Lodge Library, besides a number of bound copies of Grand Lodge Proceedings from sister Grand LOdges.

FINANCIAL. It is impossible to print a report of our finances in this connection, owing to the absence of a number of reports of Lodges. As the Grand Lodge ordered tha Grand Secretary to furnish a printed Report by the first day of this session, I present the foregoing in obedieneeto said order. The financial exhibit will appear separately, but cannot be printed in time for the session.

Fraternally, JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand SCCl'etary.

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On motion of l\fost Worshipful Bro. C. C. Woods, a committee of three was ordered to consider questions connected with the Grand Lodge ,of (~uebec.

AMENDIUENTS TO BY路LA1VS.

The following were presented and read a first time: Resolved, That it shall not be lawful for any Board of Relief, to whom application for charity is made, to levy any assessment for money, or other means of relief, upon the Lodge of which the applicant is a member, without the consent of said Lodge. W. F. OGLESBY. CI,ARKSVILJ.E LODGE, No. 17.

Amend Section 2, Article III., of the Constitution, by adding, after the words" Right Worshipful Grand Secretary," the following, and a Committee on Foreign Correspondence, to consist of three (3) members." R. E. COWAN. GOLDEN SQUARE LoDGE, No. 107. II

Amend Section 1, Article 11., of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, by striking.out the seventh clause of said S~ction, which provides for the appointment of a Committee on Foreign Correspondence. R. E. COWAN. GOLDEN SQUARE LODGE, No~ 107.

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REPORTS OF BOA.RDS OF RELIEF.*

The following Reports of Boards of Relief were presented and ordered printed: ANNUAL REPORT

OF MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF OF .KANSAS CITY, MO.

From September 1st, 1884, to August 31st, 1885. BRO. BEN. W. WARKER, President.

OFFICERS. BRO. W. O. HUCKETT, Secretary and 'I'reas'lLrer. ME~fBERS.

BRO. GEO. W. LEE " HARRY EZEKIEL " A. G. CAi\1PBELL " J. E. FLnUNG A. D. SDIONS " JOHN A. WARD B. W. WARNER .. W. O. HUCKETT .. JOHN WILSON " J. W. BOYD

Heroine Lodge, No. 104. Heroine Lodge. No. 104. Kansas City Lodgc, No. 220. Kansas City Lodge, No. 220. Temple Lodge, No. 299. Temple Lodge. No. 299. Rural Lodge, No. 316. Rural Lodg-e, No. 316. Gate City Lodge, No. 522. Gate City Lodge, No. 522.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. and A. M. : BRETHREN-The Masonic Board of Relief of Kansas City, Mo., present for your in路 spection the Annual Report of the trust confided to them. Applieations for relief have been numerous and pressing; but, thanks to the generous donation from the Grand Lodge, at its la.<;t session, our Board have been able to meet all demands. Those who have taken an active interest in the management of a relief board in a populous city know how trying the situation is. Errors of judgment will oecur, but we have done our best, hoping our successors will profit by our experience. We rcjoice at the reccnt fonnation of a General Masonic Relief Association of the United Statcs and Canadas, feeling that many abuses that have crept into the old system of distributing Masonic charities will be a thing of the past. Your attention is called to the Financial Statement of our Report, showing the Receipts and-Disbursements for the year. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. From September 1st, 1884, to August 31st, 1885. lIIONEYS RECEIVED. Cash on hand last report, September 1st, 1884 FROM KANSAS CITY LODGES. Dec. 17, 188'1, Heroine Lodge, No. 10L Dec. 29, 1884, Rural Lodge, No. 316.................................................. Jan. 16, 1885, Kansas City Lodge, No. 220........ Jan. 31,1885, Temple Lodge, No. 299................................................ (There is yet money due the Board.)

$ 93 ]5

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'" The Annual Report of Masonic Board of Relief of 81. Joseph, Mo., was received too late for insertion here. [See Appendix.)

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Nov. 3, 1884, Donation

FROH OTHER SOURCES.

Sept. 11, 1884, Jurisdiction of New york .. : Oct. 23, 1884, " Illinois.... Oct. 23,1884, "California.......................................... Oct. 31, 1884, " ''''est Virginia...... Oct. 31,1884, " Ohio..... Nov. 1, 1884, " Illinois............. Dec. 12, 1884, " New Jersey :............. Feb. 20,1885, "Penni'ylvania.................................... April 6,1885, ".Missouri............................................ 1\Iay 4,1885, " Michigan May 10, 1885, "Connecticut....................................... June 13, 1885, " Illinois...................... June 29, 1885, " ~:Iichigan June 30,1885, "Kansas.............................................. July 19,1885, " California........ July 24,1885, " Ohio................. July 24,1885, " New York Aug. 23,1885, " Michigan Total froln sister Lodges Returned by Brethren assisted

$: 5 00

4 50 8 00 4 00 5 00 3 00 10 00 7 00 4 00 11 00 5 00 3 00 15 00 2 00 720 5 00 15 00 10 00

Grand Total received

.. 123 70 .. 54 50 $711 35

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Sept. 5, 1884, Jurisdiction of England $ 4 50 Sept. 6,1884, " New york......................................... 15 00 Sept. W, 1884, " New york :........................ 15 00 Sept. 16, 1884, " Illinois.. 4 50 Sept. 18, 1884, " New york......................................... 5 00 Sept. 18, 1884, " Missouri... 5 00 Sept. 27, 1884, " California......................................... 8 00 Sept. 30, 1884, " New york......................................... 30 00 Nov. 6,1884, ,. Illinois............................................. 5 00 Nov. 7,188!, " Michigan.......................................... 11 25 ..Nov. 14, ]884, " Missouri........................................... 5 00 Nov. 17,1884, " Indiana..... 10 00 Nov. 22, 1884, " New Jersey....................................... 10 00 Nov. 22, 1884, " New Jersey....................................... 15 00 Dec. 4, 1884, " Canada........... 10 00 Dec. 9, 1884, " Ohio.................................. 5 00 Dec. 13,1884, " New york......................................... 3 00 Dec. 13,1884, " Pennsylvania , 850 Dec. 16, 1884, " South Carolina................. 11 00 Dec. 22,1881, " Illinois............................................. 2 00 Dec. 23,1881, " Pennsylvania................................... 8 00 Dec. 25,1884, "Kansas '........................... 1 50 Dec. 26, 1884, "Illinois............................................. 1 00 Jan. 5,1885, " Pennsylvania................................... 8 00 Jan. 7,1885, " Missouri.. ,............................... 2 50 Jan. 7,1885, " California......................................... 4 20

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Jan. 13,1885, Jurisdiction of Denmark , , Jan. 20,1885, .. Pennsylvania Jan. 27,1885, " Pennsylvania ,.,......... Feb. 3, 1885, " Kansas Feb. 7,IR85, " New york......................................... Feb. 9,188.), " Penmylvania Feb. 13, 1885, " Maryland... Feb. 17,1885, " Connecticut...................................... Feb. 17, 1885, " 111 ichigan...... Feb. 25,1885, " :mchigan.......................................... l\lar. 5,188;\ " Michigan...... Mar. 13, lR8.5, " California..... Mar: 18,1885, " Kamas............................................. Mar. 28, 1885, " Missouri.................... ..... ... ...... ... ...... Apr. 10,1885, " Pennsylvania................................... Apr. 14,1885, " New york........................................ Apr. 17,1885, " Kansas............................................. Apr. 21,1885, " New South Wales............................. May 4, 1885, " Kansas.... ........ May 5,1885, " Kansas.................. May 6, 1885, " Kansas............ May 18,1885, " New Hampshire......................... May 22,1885, "Ohio :.............................. May 22, 1885, " Kansas........... .......... ........ ....... May 26, 1885, " Minnesota........................................ June 2,1885, .. Ohio................................................ .Tune 4, 1885, " Illinois......... June 4, 1885, " Iowa.. June 6,1385, .. Michigan..... .June 8,1885, " Kansas............................................. June 15, 1885, " Kansas............................................. June 28, IB85, " :New york......................................... June 28, 1885, " Illinois............................................. June 28, 1885, " Illinois............ June 28, 18R5, " Illinois July 21,1885, " New york......................................... July 31. 1885, " Illinois July 31,1885, " New york......................................... July 31, 1885, " Italy................ July 31,1885, " Kansas Aug. 11,1885, " Kansas............................................. Aug. 14, 1885, " England....... Aug. 20, 1885, " Ohio................................. Small amounts--Meals, Lodgings, etc............................................ Telegrams, regarding applicants...... }'rinting, Postage, Stationery............ Salary Secretary and Treasurer, six months....................................

$2000 7 00 â&#x20AC;˘ 500 15 00 5 00 18 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 3 00 1500 4 00 18 00 15 00 10 00 2 00 2 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 ;) 00 2 00 20 00 3 00 3 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 3 00 13 00 3 50 1 50 G 50 2 00 5 00 15 00 10 00 1000 10 00 15 00 20 00 23 4 26 25

00 80 00 00

$579 45

7880 ~G58

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$53 10

Fraternally submitted, +-!~++++++:f:

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W. O. HGCKETT,

Secrelary and Treasurel' Masonic Bom'd of Relief, Kansas Cily,

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ST. LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

To the ],[ost W01'shipjul Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. P. and A. M.:

The St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief herewith submit their Report for the year ending October 1st, 1885 : RECEIPTS.

DISBURSEMENTS.

Balance, October 1, 18840. $2.333 66 Missouri Lodge, No. 1.. . 11500 1000 ¥eridian Lodge, No.2 . 4000 Beacon Lodge, No.3 . George Washington Lodge, No.9 . 2500 St. Louis Lodge, No. 20 .. 6fi 00 Naphtali Lodge, No. 25 .. 1000 .. Mt. :Moriah Lodge, No. 40 3500 Polar Star Lodge, No. 79 . 175 00 Erwin Lodge, No. 121.. .. 40 00 Occidental Lodge, No. 163 .. 4000 Orient Francais Lodge, No. 1G7 .. 2500 Pride of the West Lodge, No. 179 . 500 .. Good Hope Lodge, No. 218 35 00 Keystone Lodge, No. 243 .. 4000 Aurora Lodge, No. 267 .. 4000 Corner-Stone Lodge, No. 323 .. 2000 Tuscan Lodge, No. 360 .. ; .. 6500 Cache Lodge, No. 416 .. 500 Itaska Lodge, No. 420 .. 2500 West Gate Lodge, No. 445 .. 2000 Lambskin Lodge, No. 460 .. 1500 Collections, relief returns . 81845

J\Hssouri S 248 05 Illinois...... 150 90 Ohio 127 75 Texas............................................ 8610 Pennsylvania................................ 84 65 Indiana............. 60 00 Louisiana........ 30 00 '''cst Virginia :..................... 28 05 Iowa............................................. 1000 District of Columbia............... ...... 4 75 New york...................................... 3 00 England....... 36 00 Germany...... 26 00 Ireland 21 80 Scotland............. 1 25 Contribution to General Board...... 25 00 Expense Account :....... 48 80 Balance, October 1,18&') 3,010 01

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H. B. HUTCHINSON, SeCl'etm·y.

MARTrN COLLINS, President.

ORATION.

On motion, it was ordered that three o'clock this afternoon be fixed as the hour whcn the Grand Lodge will hear the Grand Orator, Wo'rshipful Bro. L. C. Krauthoff, deliver an address. The Grand Lodge wa.." thcn callcd from labor until 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

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TUESDAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, 1\10.,

October 13, 1885.

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at the appointed bour. Grand Officers in their respective stations. REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

A Report on the GrandMaster's Address was presented by Bro. '1'hos. E. Garrett, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most JVorshipjul Grand Lodge oj Jlfissouri, A. F. and A. 11[.:

The Committee to whom was referred the various matters contained in the Grand Master's Address, report as follows: We recommend that a page in our Proceedings be dedicated to the memory of our late Bro. John Bonham, whose personal worth and Masonic zeal are fitly set forth by the Grand Master. That the action of the Grand Master in arresting the Charters of Lodges named in the Address be approved. We also approve the recommendations of the Grand Master in reference to Lodges insuring their furniture, jewels and other property. The position taken by the Grand Master, that duplicate Charters must be exact copies of the original Charters, is manifestly correct, and his action in the case of Summit Lodge, No. 263, is sustained, as representing the law and usage of the Grand Lodge. We recommend that the matter of Wellsville Lodge, No. 19-!, charged with the invasion of the jurisdiction of Concord Lodge, No. 154, and the questions arising therefrom, be referred to a Special Committee of five. We heartily approve of the Grand Master's denunciation of pedlars of rituals and hucksters of secret work. His conclusions and judgment are justly deduced from our rituals themselves, which are supreme Masonic law in this jurisdiction. We endorse the action of the Grand Master in suspending M. S. Abernathy from exercising the functions of }\{aster of Exeter Lodge, No. 514, for the cause alleged, and recommend the reference of his case to a Special Committee of five, for final hearing and judgment. We'recommend that the matter of a Masonic Home for the indigent be referred to a Special Committee of nine. We approve the recommendation that the District Deputy Grand Masters make their annual reports thirty days before the meeting of the Grand Lodge, thus putting necessary data early in hand and facilitating the business of the Grand Lodge. We recommend that the matters under the caption "Relief" be referred to the Committee on Charity, except that p'ortion of it relating to a circular herewith presented, which we suggest be referred to a Special Committee of three.

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That the matter of Dispensations be referred to the Committee on Lodges under Dispensation. We recommend that the recommendations of the Grand Secretary, as presented in his Report, relative to annual returns, etc., be referred to a Special Committee of fh路e. We congratulate the Grand "Master on his able and eloquent Address, and especillll)' upon the interest he takes in organizing Masonic Charity in such a manner as to guard our charity funds for the benefit of the deserving-, and prevent fraudulent claimants for relief from eating the bread of the worthy. Fraternally submitted, 'i'HOS. E. GARRETT, SAM'I, H. SAUNDERS, .JOSEPH S. BROWNE, LEE A. HALL, e.e. WOODS, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD, R. E. ANDERSON, A. M. DOCKERY, JOHN H. TURNER, JAS. E. CADLE, JOHN D. VINCIL, S. W. B. CARNEGY, NOAH M.GIVAN, XENOPHON RYLAND, Commif/(!e.

ORATION.

At three o'clock the special ortier was called, which was an address by the Grand Orator, Bro. L. C. Krauthoff. 'rhe Grand Orator then delivered an' oration, which, on motion of Bro. VV m. H. Mayo, called forth a vote of thanks, with a request that Bro. Krauthoff be requested to furnish a copy of his address for publication in the journal of this Grand Lodg.e. 'rhe request was complied with, and the address is as follows:. ORArrION. MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER AND BRETHREN:

In the effort to demonstrate that he is endowed with that eloquence of tongue which is supposed to have moved his appointment, and to mark his qualification for the position, the Grand Orator of the present day oftentimes degenerates into a "spread eagle" style, which may belong to the vocabulary of the stump, the nustings and of the orator on patriotic occasions, but which is a stranger to the plain Anglo路Saxon which Freemasonry speaks. Others in an anxious desire to earn the merit of novelty in their discourses, are disposed to tr'avel out of the beaten path and beyond closely garnered fields to the

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bold advocacy or startling announcement of some new-fll.ngled ism-a proceeding not at all in harmony with the conservating spirit of the Institution. These tendencies make thc advent of such a Grand Orator the occasion to arouse the Donnybrook proclivities of the beligerent nIasonic critic and the fears of his conservative Ancient Landmarkloving Brother. I shall aspire to earn neither the palm of eloquence nor the merit of novelty, and make no pretensions to originality of either theme or matter-indeed, for the most part, "I have gathered of other men's flowers, and nothing but the thread that binds them is mine own "-and propose to submit to you a topic whose ground-work lies next to the very foundation of Freemasonry. 'l'his Institution, which has been well called" that grand S)7stem of morality evolved from the universal laboratory of human experience, drawing its inspiration from the nature and character of God himself, and born of the holiest aspirations of the suul," is founded upon the necessity created by the wants and disposition of the race.

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Deep in the heart of man is a great yearning for association and communion with his fellows. He has an inborn aversion to solitude and the life of an anchorite. He realizes that unaided and alone he is weak and helpless, and unable to develop the great mission and purpose of his existence. 'Tis this that produces associations in every relation of life-domestic, religious, social, governmental, political, business; and this, also, far back in the misty past, gave rise to an institutil)n having for its purpose the formation of the entire human race into one grand and harmonious family, and for its aim, the realization of the Heaven-taught universal brotherhoood of man. In such an organization, aid and assistance to the poor and needy, the amelioration of sorrow and suffering, and the contribution to the relief of the weak and distressed, must needs be a part of the founda-. tion upon which the superstructure rests. And so it is. Next to a belief in God, Charity, which is indeed but an incident to su~h belief, is placed at the very basis of the Institution. Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth are its most excellent tenets. The lesson of Charity is taught in the Masonic Primer, and is repeated and' amplified in every grade through which the candidate passes, and unless he has learned it, he has indeed been a poor and unworthy scholar. The obligation to practise it is most solemnly enjoined upon him by word, symbol, and ceremony, and the promise to follow this teaching is repeatedly given in words and manner most serious and binding. Under a sense of this obligation, this body has taken initial steps for an organized and collective redemption of those promises, by the establishment of an Industrial Masonic lIome. In the light of the facts disclosed by the AddresS of our 1\10st Worshipful Grand Master, the perfection of this initial step and the practical exemplification, individually and as a Grand I,odge, of the charitable principles we profess, is, to my mind, THE DUTY OF THE HOUR! With this evidence before us, there can be no question of the need of assistance, prompt and substantial, to our indigent Brethren and to the distressed widOWS and orphans, who have been left to our care and protection by Brethren who have" gone before." The very fact that a worthy dbtressed Brother, or a widow or orphan left by one, lives in our jurisdiction, is at once an appeal and a demand, more eloquent than words can frame, for assistance and relief at our bands. It is a demand we cannot, it seems to me, permit to pass unheeded, consistent with a sense of the obligation resting upon us. Preserved in its prestine purity, the Institution of Freemasonry will have a mission that can only expire witb the last man on this sphere, wbo, l?rophet-like, will stand, saying: " We are twins in death, proud sun; Tby face is cold, thy race is run, 'Tis mercy bids thee go ; For thou, ten thousand thousand years Hast seen the tide of human tears Tbat shall no longer flow." Never should eye be so keen, ear so ready, heart so willing and purse so open as when the existence of distress and the ability to do good is presented to the members of an organization charged with such a mission. This state of facts and tbis opportunity

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lI,re now before us; and, in a Masonic body, this should mean, with one voice, a resolution that there shall be no waiting for poverty to plead; for shrunken forms and withered cheeks to stare us in the face, or until destitution shall have driven to crime or beggary; but that prompt and effectual action will be taken. Can we do ~o, collectively, in the present financial conditIOn of this Grand Lodge and its subordinates? Can we assist in it individually without materially injuring ourselves and those dependent upon us? In what manner can we best and most practically attain the desired end? Thanks to the prosperity that has blessed her subordinate bodies, and the intelligence and ability which have marked the management of her funds, this Grand Lodge is to-day in a most flourishing condition. Her treasury is plethoric, her income far exceeds her expenses, and she has, and will continue to have, a yearly surplus. The details of this financial condition can be readily gathered from the several reports of our Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and I need not weary you by presenting them here and now. How shall we dispose of this surplus? Shall it be refunded to the contributors, or shall it be permitted to accumulate until, under the influence of the full tide which an overflowing cash box usually generates, it will be expended for a purpose less worthy and less powerful for practical good than that to which it was set apart at the last Communication of this body? (See Proceedings, 188!, page 71.) The system of refunding to the subordinate Lodges has little to commend it, and certainly there is neither demand nor necessity to resort to it, and the other probable disposition that has been indicated will have no advocates at lids day. This surplus, supplemented by what the healthy condition of the subordinate Lodges justifies them in contributing, and but a small proportion of the plenty that our Heavenly Father has so generously scattered over our smilililg State, which has fallen to the lots of the 28,000 Masons with~n her borders, and the other resources which our Most Worshipful Grand Master has enumerated, all join to make up an endowment fund sufficient to justify action on the part of the most cautious financier. Added to this is the most munificent disposition manifested by a loving widow of one of our departed Brethren, who in his earthly life was one of Masonry's brightest ornaments and most faithful votaries, to fulfill the purpose whieh he fondly cherished while he graced our midst, to materially assist in this great work. This purpose is fully shared by her, and, besides carrying it out, she gives it a double value by accompanying it with an offer of her own time and energies, her love and ministration, her experience and ability. Never was occasion more propitious than at this time! Verily the indigent Mason and suffering widow and orphan have cause to be ,gladdened by the bright view and glorious prospect that is opened up! The changing light,; on the mountain-tops, that long have seemed to make our path to duty dim and beset with difficulties, have settled into a steady, glOWing brilliancy that radiates throughout Missouri, bearing upon its beams messages of love and hope to the needy and the suffering whose weary souls have so anxiously waited for light and ease! The experience in other jurisdictions shows the feasibility of the performance of this duty by the erection of a Home where one and all of these will be welcomed and made to feel that they are at home, in fact and in truth, in the fnllest and best sense of that sweet term. In song, verse and prose, in Divine and in human writings, the beauties of home-that "Spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest," Have been portrayed. Let us build one, by the aid of God, and make it one of His temples. Unto His Fatherly care let us commit it and those that come to dwell therein. No music that ascends to His throne will please Him half so much as that which comes from such a retreat. To the.Mason upon whom age has drawn apace, whose loved ones have one by one been borne in sadness to that narrow house, and who stands all alone in the

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winter of his life, let us furnish a resting place where he may find his seat near the fire or in cooling shades, and there pass his days, concentrated within himself, and happy in feeling how good and how pleasant it is to have such Brethren. To that Brother, whom health has deserted, to whose heart the chill cold blasts of adversity have brought terror and despair, who has no hope disconnected with that eternal rest that is surrounded by the dreary silence of the tomb, to whom life seems dispossessed of all its former attractions and who turns with loathing from all the world around him, let us whisper the glad words of brotherly love, and within the hallowed precincts of our Home, ~how him the full force of the sweet ties of Fraternity that grapple us to him with "hooks of steel," and the heaping full measure of the cordial and substantial sympathy these ties bring to him. Send him a message that comes to him as " the sun kisses the frozen earth," that bids him drive away dull care, to gather new hope to cheer him on his way and" to break out from the prison of his sorrows." The Temple of Solomon, it has been said, was" the prayer of a nation put in marble," and so let our Home be to the Mason's widow and orphan, the embodiment of the Fraternity's principles and the evidence that the mystic tic that bound the husband and father to his Brethren. now draws them to those he left behind him, Let us bid them dry their tears, bind up their wounded hearts, take them under our fostering protection, and place them beyond the trials and temptations, the want and suffering, of a world all too selfish, all too unmindful that" all mankind's concern is charity," and that all the triumphs and trophies of worldly success heal not" a passion or a pang entailed on human hearts." Make ollr Home the very fountain-'head of charity from which go Ollt streams " to invigorate and gladden the sorrowful, to bear relief to famished poverty, to meander by the widow's cottage, to lave the feet of the orphan." " White flowers of love its walls shall climb; Soft bells of peace shall ring its chime; Its days shall all be holy time." The thankful glistening of an eye erstwhile red and swollen from weeping tears of sorrow which be-dipped the crust that alone saved from starvation; the tremulous voice that wells up from the heart that was lately all but broken with despair and filled with misery, brings to the doer of good a peace of mind and a delicious sense of duty well performed that has in it something of a benediction and something of a psalm. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The drying of a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore." Is there one among you who in his past life has felt the need of human sympathy and assistance? Is there one across whose path has come a wall, apparently as dark as ebony and as hard as adamant? Whose bark of life has been tossed by angry waves high upon adversity's barren shore? To him this appeal is not in vain. He will be a willing searcher for the" points of pOlarity" among his Brethren. Never to his dying day will he forg'et the renewed hope he gathered from the warm ~ympatheticgrasp of the hand whose thrill told him that there was a living response to his emotion; nor the gratitude he felt for him who showed him the golden rift that marked the gate through the dark barrier, or for him whose aid safely set his bark afloat again in the calm waters of peace and prosperity. Fate may have such an experience in store for many of us. Bring yourself to think, if you can, how wistfully and prayerfully you would look for succor should it come to you; and, in that frame of mind, recalling the Golden Rule, and remembering that" he that hath pit)' upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord;" that" blessed is he that considereth the poor;" that the Great Teacher has enjoined upon you to "love your neighbor as yourself," determine once for all to enroll YOllr name among those who shall feel it their duty and their pleasure to found and maintain an institution whose pur-

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poses will be so fruitful of good, and the success of which will always be to them a source of joy and happiness. Perchance some day this bread you now cast upon the waters will return to you increased in value many thousand fold. Listen to the words of gratitude showered upon this body, in return for a donation of $100 made by it, in 18iO, to an Orphans' Home, not distinctively :Masonic in its origin and management: The Orphans' Home Journal. of Kansas City, gracefully acknowledges the reception of the $100 donated by the Grand Lodge of Missouri to that institution. It says: "We know these high-souled men do not need our praise, nor would we offend their sense of duty and honor by fulsome flattery; yet we trust they will permit the overflowing of grateful hearts to make itself known in words of warm and sincere acknowledgment of their gift to our charge, and will accept, in the spirit in which it is offered, our earnest thanks. "In a world where self-interest seems to be the ruling power, and the low pleadings of want and woe are too oftcn unheeded and unheard, it is cheering as sunshine after the long storms of the wild equinox, to meet with instances of charity like this. It revives faith in human nature, and makes our hearts and hands strong to hope and labor on in the cause of the widow and orphan. We shall teach our children at the Home to hold in loving remembrance their true and steadfast friends of the honorable Order of Freemasonry. No cloud of misfortune is too dark and lowering for the rays of their benevolence and charity to -penetrate, and we know that their noble decds will comfort the broken-hearted and aid the destitute as long as time endures." The Grand Lodge of Missouri will please accept our warmest thanks for their most liberal donation to the Home. Well may we enquire, " If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?" Then hearken to the orphan's song: " Oh! were I by your bounty fed; Nay, genUe lady do not chideTrust me, I mean to earn my bread; I The Mason's orphan boy has pride. Lady, you weep! hal this to me? You'll give me clothing, food, employ? Look down, dear parents! loo'k, and sec Your happy, happy orphan boy!" Shall we hesitate in our response? Can we not attune the life of the souls with which we arc endowed to a consciousness of the need of the hour, and " Act! act in the living present, A hcart within and God o'er head." Never was there a greater fallacy, nor less of true Masonry, than in that spirit that would deprecate this action and teach that it is more useful and honorable for an institution to be as a dried and shrunken mummy, that has resisted decay for thou8ands of years, swathed in gums and spices. and enshrined in chambers of pyramids, to be gazed at in wonder and awe because it has about it "'l'he awful hoar of innumerable ages_" To have lived thus long may, and probably does, make it a f.it object of veneration, but this simply as a reHc of a past age, and carries with it neitber praise nor blame. Masonry has not only snowy locks, but through all these ages it has lived a life of contact and sharp trial with the passions of the great world; .. through the drums and tramplings of conquests, crusades and wars; through revolutions, reforms, cycles of opinion running their round. under many diverse sy~tems of policies and the transmigration, from one to another; and through, and in spite of them all, has gathered to itself the approbation of the scntiments and reason of all civilization and all mankind." 'Tis thus Freemasonry has so well earned her glorious Dame. which is but the reward of a steady unfaltering devotion to, and practise of, the principles which underlie the fabric. It is equally true that nothing but what made it can keep alive the splcndor and glory of that

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name and preserve it free from tarnish. And so, aLc;o, our acts should be on a scale commensurate with the dignity and importance of the Institution, not mere desultory deeds of generosity; not" mere shadows flitting across the landscape," but acts regulated by a high sense of justice, a deep appreciation of the weight of the responsibility and an earnest desire to confer permanent benefit. While we may regretfully recall that some of the undertakings to which this body has been a party in the past have not succeeded, yet this is true only of such as had their origin in the brain, and for their objects purposes which might educate the mind, or please the eye, and that vanity which is a part of all human nature. Where the appeal has been to the heart the result hIlS always been gratifying, and success has ever attended the project. As a man's first preparation for Masonic light is had in that spot, so is every room for doubt as to the success of an undertaking dispelled when its birth and maintenance are due to the promptings and impulses of live and true Maso~ic hearts. For this reason, also, so long as the hearts of Masons are sound, and observant of the truths inculcated into them, the Institntion will live and flourish, and if decay and death shall come to its and if it shall fade and pass away from earth, the dying will begin in the hearts of its members. Pardon me if I have been thus too careless of the value of your time. But I offer you the apology of a deep interest in my subject and an anxious desire for prompt favorable action upon it. Let our Communkation of 1886 be marked by a joyfUl report that Missouri has stepped up among those jurisdictions that have marked out before her the path of duty and success in this matter. Oh! that we might then have a scene such as the one which occurred in the Grand Lodge of Kentucky in the infancy of her Orphans' Home, the establishment of which has set her sister jurisdictions a most glorious example and gained for her such well deserved and imperishable renown and universal applause. The gavel sounded, the bell tinkled, the curtain uprose, and before the astonished Grand Lodge, sixty orphans stood, wards of Masonic charity. The effect was electric. The very sight of these fatherless ones moved strong men to tears, and many eyes unused to tears rendered a tribute to this silent appeal. A welcoming song was sung, and there were other exercises-speeches, songs, etc., all of them adapted to the occasion and each in succession intensifying feeling until the pent np hearts could contain no longer, and sobs were audible all through the vast hall. When the exercises concluded. there was a spontaneous call, long and prolonged, from six hundred Brethren in the auditorium to send the girls down for a collection. It was taken, and the treasury of the " Home" was handsomely reinforced. All opposition to this institution was disarmed, and everyone turned away resolved to do something to build up and render permanent an institution whose first fruits were so rich. Let us form a like resolution and see to it that there Rhall be united and substantial action to that end throughout the $tate. At our gathering twelve months hence, let us, with open hearts and willing hands, fill the charity box to over-flowing, in an earnest endeavor to make that box a fitting counterpart to the full hearts of the indigent Brethren, the widows and orphans, whom we shall have saved from so much suffering, and to whom we shall have brought so much comfort, so much joy and so much happiness.

"Come, a solemn voice reminds usCome, a mystic fetter binds usMasons, here your duties lieHark, the poor and needy cry, Come, and help the worthy poorBreak to him the needed breadLonger he cannot endureCome, ere famine mark him dead; Bounties rich to us supplying, To the poor are oft denying.

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Come, where sorrow has its dwelling, Comfort bring to souls distressed; To the friendliest mourner telling, Of the rock that offers rest. What would life be but for Heaven? Come to us this mcssage givcnMasons, here your duties lieHark, the poor and needy cry.

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Band of Brothers, every nation Hails )'our bright and orient light! Fervent. zealous, free, your station, Calls f()r deeds of noblest might! Seek-the world is full of sorrowAct-you life will end to-morrow." L. C. KRAUTHOFF,. Grand Omlor.

STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Were announced by the l\iost Worshipful Grand l\iaster, and are as follows: Jurisp1'Udence.-Thomas E. Garrett, Jos. S. Browne, A. M. Dockery, Lee A. Hall, Jno. H. Turner. G1·ievance.-Noah M. Given, Samuel II. Saunders, Erwin Ellis, Geo. F. Rogers, James T. Burney, L. C. Krauthoff. D. D. Grand Maslers.-C. C. Woods, E. Claflin, Jas. A. Adams, .Tas. B. Austin, P. H.

Clambcrs.

Unfinished Busincs8.-H. B. Butts, A. Fisher, A. M. Hough, G. W. Deatherage, Phil. Rodan, Jeremiah Vardeman. By-Laws.-W. R. Stubblefield, W. T. Bigbee, J. N. Pollard, R. E. Cowan, J. J. Dillinger. Special Committee to Co11jer with Repr~sentativcs from the Grand Lodge of Quebec.Noah M. Given, Jos. S. Browne, W. M. Williams. Concord Lodge.-J. B. Thomas, J. S. Beggs, H. Bradleyford, W. H. Stone, Abram Kimmel. . Commi11ee on M. S. Abernalhy.-A. M. Dockery, M. H. Garwood, J. P. Wood, C. S. Gl8.'lpell, F. F. Rozzelle. Clarksville Lodge.-R. E. Cowan, H. L. Gaines, Jay L. Torrey, S. II. Saunders. Charuy.-R. E. Anderson, Martin Collins, Geo. H. Faulhaber, J. W. Petty, C. G. Hubbell. Committee on Accounls.-F. W. :Mott, Michael Cooke, F. E. Bybee, James A. Gordon, E. W. Joy. Ways and Means.-C. C. Rainwater, B. H. Ingram, W. H. Fox, H. T. Smith, W. G Hobbs, Sol. E. Waggoner, Reuben Barney.

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Grand Lodge of JlIissouri.

Chartered Lodges.-Henry L. Rogers, James G. Young, J. S. Ambrose, Ben. T. Hardin, J. W. Boulware, B. P. Bailey, F. E. Bruton, '1'. P. Berry, Juo. Michel. Lodges under Dispensation.-Wm. H. Mayo, J. W. Farris, C. A. Hibbard, L.l!'. Wood, Stephen Chapman, H. G. Buckingham. Recommcndations oj Grand Secrctary on Annual Retul'ns.-Lee A. Hall, J110. R. Parson

Geo. E. Walker, Jacob P. Thomas, Peter Godfrey.

MEMORIALS

From Summit Lodge,. No. 263; Western Star Lodge, No. 15; Mercer Lodge, No. 35, and St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, were presented, asking Grand Lodge for special favors on account of the destruction of their property by fire. The same were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Two papers were submitted by Bro. E. Claflin-one concerning ballots and one respecting the duties of Lodge Secretaries. The first wa.s referr.ed to the Committee on Jurisprudence and the other to the Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters.

A MEMORIAL

Was presented by Bro. Ben. T. Hardin, and referred to the Committee on Charity.

EXEMPLIFICATION

Of the Work in the first and second degrees, by the Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer, was ordered for the night session.

CALLED OF)....

At five o'clock the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was called from labor until 7: 30 this evening.

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TUESDAY-NIGHT SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 13, 1885. Grand Lodge was called to labor at 7: 30 order, for purposes of instruction.

M., ac.cording to

PRESENT.

R. R. R. R.

W. BRO. JAS. W. BOYD W. BRO. HENRY L. ROGERS W. BRO. WM. W. WILLI A:MS W. BRO. JOHN D. VINCIL W. Bno. SIMON SUSS W. BRO. JACOB LAMPERT W. BRO. FRANK S. KRAMKA W. BRO A. PERSINGER

GRAND MASTER. as SENIOR GnAND WARDEN. JUNIOR GnAND WARDEN. GRAND SECRETARY. os GRAND SENIOR DEACON. as GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. as GRAND SENIOR STEWAnD. as GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD.

Right Worshipful Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, then took charge of th.e Craft, and proceeded to Exemplify the Work and Lectures of the first and second degrees. .After whieh the Grand Lodge was ealled from labor until two o'clock to-morrow afternoon. /

WEDNESDAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 14, 1885. Pursuant to order, the Grand I.Jodge convened at two o'clock Grand Master Stevenson present and presiding.

P. M.

Other Grand Officers in their respective stations. The proceedings of yesterday's session were read and approved. The .Amendments offered to the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, presented yesterday, were read a second time.

1885.]

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

MEMORIAL.

Bro. A. M. Dockery offered a Memorial requesting the Grand Lodge to remit the dues of , Veston Lodge, No. 53, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Grand l\'Iaster announced the following Committee on Masonic Home: C. C. Woods, N. M. Givan, A. M. Dockery, Trusten P. Dyer, L. C. Krauthoff, R. E. Anderson, John D. Vincil and Joseph S. Browne. On motion of Bro. Joseph S. Browne, Most Worshipful Bro. R. F. Stevenson was added to above committee.

REPORTS OF GRAND SECRETARY AND GRAND TREASURER

Were read and ordered printed in the journal of Grand Lodge Proceedings. ' GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To lhe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj j[issouri, A. F. and A.

j[.:

FINANCIAL EXHIBIT, Your Grand Secretary is gratified to say that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is quite satisfactory. It is cause for congratulation that the Lodges, with but few exceptions, have paid their annual dues with promptness. I think the outstanding balance due the Grand Lodge from its subordinates will be smaller this year than heretofore. I hope to be able to announce in the forthcoming Proceedings tlMlt all the Lodges have met their obligations. A BOARD OF FINANCE Was created last session, to be composed of the :Most Worshipful Grand :Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. The. Grand Master appointed Worshipful Bro. C. C. Rainwater chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means at the close of the session. In March last the Grand Master convened the Board of Finance in the Grand Secretary's office, and presided at the meeting. The Grand IJodgoe having directed that all money in the treasurY of the Grand Lodge, in excess of fifteen hundred dollars above the amount necessary to meet the annual expenses of the Grand Lodge, should be invested

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in bonds of the best character on the market, and available. The Board carried out that order by the purchase of the following bonds: three Cole County bonds, of one thousand dollars each, and five Henry County bonds, of one thousand dollars each, all bearing six per cent. interest. 'l'he aforesaid bonds were purchased at a cost of $8,315.61. Interest to the amount of $390 has been collected on said bonds, and is included in my financial exhibit. According to the vote of the Board, I drew a warrant on the Grand Treasurer, March 24th, 1885, for $8,315.61. These bonds are in the custody of Right Worshspful Bro. Sam. M. Kennard, Grand Treasurer. . FUNDS. Since my last report and settlement, I have received and paid over to the Grand Treasurer the sums indicated by his rec~ipts, which arc numbered as below: Receipt No. 1. 2 3 4 5 G

7 8 9 10 11. 12 18 14 15 1G

.. $30650 .. 33850 211 50 .. . 43900 .. 42250 .. 183 00

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

55250 22050 52300 47G 00 36900 43750 18000 50800 44550 38750

Receipt No. 17 18 19 20 21. 22 23 24

.. $96900 . 50950 .. 1G650 .. 26000 . 95800 .. 68850 . 40100 . 440 50 25 . 24550 26 .. 50250 27 . 57800 28 .. 45500 29 .. 26900 30 . 26000 31. . 22850 July 16, 1885, Coupons on Bonds . 39000

Total

$13,322 00

DISBURSEMENTS. Warrants were issu.ed on the Grand Treasurer for the following purposes and amounts : DATE.

WARRANT

1884. October

No. 22. 139. 22. 140. 23. 141. 23. 142. 3l. 143. November 1. 144. 1. 145. 1. 146. 1. 147. l. 148. 1. 1. 1. l. 1. 149.

A!oIOUNT.

PAYEE.

John W. Owen, Grand Tyler Rent of Hall for Grand Lodge Session Lee A. Hall-Donation by Grand Lodge R. F. Stevenson, G. M.-Postage and Salary D. T. Diamant-Portrait P. G. M. HalL Simmons Hardware Co.-Office Stove Grand Secretary-Salary, October Kansas City Board of Relief John Alberty-Charity : Pay Roll-Grand Masters Donation to P. G. 1\1:., S. W. B. Carnegy Dispensation Fee returned-Williamsville Postage Ice and Expressage Office Rent and Janitor-october

$ 143 65

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

7500 15000 275 00 5000

46 45 25000 30000 100 00 22430 62 [,0 3000 600

.565 5200

1885.J November 3. 150. 11. 151. 14. 152. 17. 153. December 1. 154. 1. 155. 5. 156. 22. 157. 31. 158. 1885. January 2. lB!). 2. 160. 3. 161. 5. 162. 9. 163. 17. 164. 22. 165. 30. 166. February 7. 167. 7. 168. 9. 169. 9. 170. 10. 171. March 6. 172. 6. 173. 14. 174. 19. 175. 24. 176. 24. 177. April 1. 178. 1. 179. 4. 180. 7. 181. 8. 182. 27. 183. May 1. 184. 1. 185. 9. 186. 25. 187. June 1. 188. 1. 189. 1. 190. 1. 191. 26. 192. July 1. 193. 1. 194. 1. 195. 24. 196. 25. 197. 30. 198. August 3. 199. 8. 200. 15. 201. 20. 202. 26. 203. 31. 204.

Grand Lod.de of Missouri.

Martin Collins-Insurance Postage-Grand Lodge Proceedings Hildreth Printing Co.-Printing Allan McDowell-Salary Office Rent and Janitor-November Grand Secretary-Salary, November Allan McDowell-Salary Allan MCDowell-Expense Account. S. W. B. Carnegy-Donation

. $5250 .. 300 00 .. 1,847 35 .. 10000 .. 5200 .. 25000 . 20000 .. 125 00 6250 .

Office Rent and Janitor-December Grand Secretary-Salary, December Mrs. G. F. Gouley-Donatio!! C. H. 'fyler-Balance on desk Allan McDowell-8alary llildreth Printing Co.-Printing Levison & Blythe-Ink : Allan McDowell-Salary Coal for office Grand Secretary-Salary, January Office Rent and Janitor-Jannary Sanitary Expenses Simmons Hardware Co.-8tove repairs Office Rent and Janitor-February Grand Secretary-Salary, February : Allan lIfcDowell-8alary Postage and expense of Cushing S. M. Kennard-Funding Bonds R. F. Stevenson, G. IlL-Expenses Office Rent and Janitor-March Grand Secretary-Salary, March Expense-City Directory Allan McDowell-Salary Pens and Ink S. W. B. Carnegy-Donation Office Rent and Janitor-ApriL Grand Secretary-Salary, April Allan McDowell-8alary Allan McDowell-Salary Office Rent and Janitor-May Grand Secretary-Salary, ~ray Simmons Hardware Co.-Ice Cooler Allan McDowell-Salary Allan McDowell-Salary Expense- j\[i.~sou1'i Republican Office Rent and Janitor-June Grand Secretary-Salary, June Allan McDowell-Salary Postage S. W. B. Carnegy-Donation Office Rent and Janitor-July Grand Secretary-Salary, July Allan McDowell-Salary Brown & Co.-1 vol. History of Masonr) Postage Nixon, Junes & Co.-Printing

5200 .. .. 25000 .. 300 00 .. 5500 .. 10000 .. 10850 600 .. .. 25000 1940 .. .. 25000 52: 00 .. 500 .. 4 62 .. 5200 . .. 25000 . 20000 1500 . . 8,315 61 5850 .. 5200 .. .. 25000 500 . .. 100 00 500 .. 6250 . 5200 .. . 25000 .. 100 00 .. 10000 5200 . .. 25000 1800 .. .. 10000 .. 100 00 . 440 5200 . .. 25000 . 20000 2000 . 6250 . . 5200 .. 25000 路 10000 .. 500 2050 . 1850 ..

Proceedin~8

September 1. 205. 1. 206. 2. 207. 3. 208. 4. 20g. 21. 210. October 2. 211. 2. 212. 2. 213. 2. 214. 3. 215. 3. 216. 12. 217.

of the

Office Rent and Janitor-August.. Grand Secretary-Salary, August.. Allan McDowell-Salary Brown & Co.-2 vols. History of Masonry I..evison & Blythl7-Scales and Ink. R. F. Stevenson, G. M.-Expense Office Rent and Janitor-September Grand Secretary-Salary, September S. M. KCTlnard, G. T.-Salary Coal for office Allan McDowell-Balance ofSalary Allan McDowell-Balance of Expense Expense Account. :

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

$5200 25000 20000 1000 1050 1200 5200 250 00

15000 18 15 150 00 12500 46 SO

$18,961 38

The following Exhibit will bring the status of the funds to view in condensed form: Balance on hand last settlement $16,444 04 Interest received on bonds................................................................................... 390 00 Paid Grand Treasurer, as per receipts 12,932 00 Total Disbursements, as per Warrants

$29,766 04 18,961 38

Total balance Cash in hands of Grand Treasurer Bonds

$10,804 66 路

Total assets

$10,804. 66 8,315 61 $19,120 27

I call attention to the fact that there were a number of warrants issued for money not included in appropriations made last session. Hence there is a discrepancy between the expense account for the year and the appropriations ordered. The Committee on Ways and Means estimated an outlay of $8,474.30. This did not include the ~SOO donations for' Charity, $300路to the Kansas City Board of Relief, portrait for Past Grand Master, insurance, rent of Grand Lodge Hall and other items of expense, alllounting to some fourteen hundred dollars. It occurs to me that all donations, etc., should be included in the estimates for the year, so that the disparity between expenses and appropriations should not appear so large. It makes the out-lay seem so much Ollt of proportion to the estimated expenditures that many路 cannot understand the wide difference in the figures. All dues have been collected from Lodges which were delinquent at the close of the last fiscal year. Twenty Lodges yet remain delinquent as to Returns for the year now closing, and twentyfour Lodges, whose Returns have been received, are delinquent as to dues. From these Lodges, at least one thousand dollars will be derived, and added to our funds at an early date, making our cash balance, on whieh to commence the' new year, about twelve thousand dollars, and our tota.l assets over twenty thousand dollars. Fraternally, JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1885.]

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 13, 1885. To the !I[ost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. and A. M. : BRETHREN-I herewith submit my report as Grand Treasurer, to this date, showingBalance on hand, October 13, 1884.. Receipts from Grand Secretary $12,982 00 ,7 Coupons on bonds.......................................................... 390 00 Total Warrants paid, from No. 139 to 217, inclusive Leaving balance on hand, this date

$16,444 04 13.322 00 $29,766 O! 18,961 38 $10,804 66

AI_SO, One Cole County Bond, No. 61, six per cent.. One No. 62, One No. 64, One Henry County Bond, No. 85, six per cent.............................. One No. 86, One No. 87, One No. 88, One No. 89, Total

$1,000 00 1,000 00 1,00000 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 $8,000 00

These Bonds were purchased March 24, 1885, as follows: Cole County, C 101 and interest, amounting to................................................... $3,071 45 Henry County, 100Y2 and interest, amounting to................................................ 5,244 16 Total.......... $8,315 61 The Coupons on same, to July 1, 1885, amounting to the sum of $390, have been collected, and credited as shown in my report (under date July 16, 1885). Respectfully submitted, SAM:. M. KENNARD, Grand Treasurer. SAM. M. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER,

In Account with GRAND LODGE, A. F. AND A. M., OF MISSOURI: DEBIT. 1884.

Oct. 15, To Bal. as per last Rep't, $16,444 04 Nov. 8, To Cash $306 50 " 19,. do 338 50 Dec. 18, do 211 50 1885.

Aug. 10, "

14 15: 17, 24, 24,

25,

27,

do do do do do do

.............. 43900 .............. 42250 .............. 18300

.............. 55250 .............. 220 50

.............. :i2300 .............. 47600 .............. 80650

CREDIT. 1884.

Oct. 22, By Cash, War. No. 22, do do 23, do do 23, do do Nov. 1, do do 1, do do 1, do do 1, 3,

3, 5, 5,

11,

do do do

139 . $143 65 140 . 7500 J41... 15000 142 . 27500 145 . 20000 146 . 30000 147 . 10000 148 . 32845 143 .. 50 00 149 . 5200 144 . 4645 150 . 5250 151... 300 00

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CREDIT.-Continued.

Ang. " Sept. ..

31, To Cash .............. $I80 00 31, do .............. 508 00 1, do .............. 445 50 4, do .............. 387 50 .............. 96900 5, do .............. 509 50 7, do .............. 166 50 8, do .............. 26000 18, do 19, do .............. 95800 " 21, do .............. 688 50 .............. 401 I)() 23, do 26, do .............. 44050 28, do .............. 24550 .............. 502 50 30, do .............. 57800 Oct. 2, do 5, do .............. 45500 .............. 26900 9, do 12, do .............. 26000 13, do ...... ........ 228 50 $12,932 00

Nov. .. Dec. "

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14, By Cash, War. No. 17, do do 1, do do 2, do do 5, do do 22, do do

2, 2, 3, 3, 5, 9, " 17, " 24, " 30, Feb. 9, 10, " 10, " 12, " 12, Mar. 7, 4, " 16, " 19, " 24, " 24, A:r.ril 1, 2, 7, 7, 8, " 27, l\f~y 2, 9, " 14, " 25, June 1, 2, " 2, 2, 26, " J~!y 1, 2, 6, 24, " 25, 30, Aug. 4, .. 10, 15, 26, 27, Sept. 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 26, " Oct. 2, 2, 3, 5, 5, " 10, " 12,

152 ... $1,847 35 153... 100 00 155... 2;)000 154 ... 5200 156 ... 20000 157 ... 12500

390 00

6250 158... 160... 25000 15H... 5200 1GI... 300 00 162... 5500 16:L. 10000 1M ... l(1S f>0 165... 600 166 ... 2.'1000 168... 25000 167 ... 1910 169 ... 5200 170 ... 500 171... 462 172 ... 5200 173 ... 25000 174 ... 20000 175 ... 15 00 176 ... 8,315 61 177 ... 5~ 50 179 ... 25000 178... 5200 ISO ... 500 181... 10000 182... 500 183 ... 6250 184 ... 5200 186... 10000 185 ... 25000 187 ... 100 00 191... 10000 188 ... 5200 189 ... 25000 190 ... 1800 192 ... 100 00 195 ... 2f>O 00 196... 5200 193... 440 19G... 20000 197 ... 2000 198... 6250 199 ... 5200 200 ... 25000 201... 100 00 202 ... 500 203 ... 2050 205 ... 5200 207 ... 20000 204 ... 1850 206 ... 25000 208 ... 1000 209 ... 1050 210 ... 1200 212 ... 25000 213 ... 15000 215 ... 15000 211 ... 5200 214 ... U\ 15 216 ... 125 00 217 ... 4680 ----18,961 38 By Balance.................... 10,804 66

$29,766 O!

$29,766 04

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Gran~

Lod.te of Missouri.

GRIEVANCE.

The Committee on Grievance, through its Chairman, Bro. Noah 1\1. Givan, presented the following report, which was adopted: 'To the Most W01'shipjul Grand Lodge oj MiJ3s07l1'i, A, F. and A. M.:

Your Committee on Grievance, in submitting their report, beg leave to state that they have given careful attention to each case presented, and have endeavored to do justice between the parties, at the same time seeing that the law has been faithfullr execuwd. We have paid little attention to technicalities, but have sought to correct palpable errors when they have occurred. We are pleased to now an improvement on the part of Secretaries of Lodges in preparing transcripts of cases. With very few exceptions the records have been sent up in good shape. In addition to our usual report, we have prefaced cach case with a brief statemcnt of â&#x20AC;˘ the principle of law announced. We do this for the convenience of those who wish to find what has been decided without reading the whole case. The reports of this committee have been comparatively valueless because there has been no distinct stawment of the point decided. We trust this plan will be of mawrial service to the Craft generally. We report as follows: No. 1.

J A~rES G. ACHUFF VS.

SA V ANNAH LODGE, No. 71.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling him.

DEPOSITION NOTICE.-The accused should have notice of the time and place of taking depositions, and the record shall show that a copy of the charge and specifications have been served as required by law. SPECIFICATION-FALSE REPRESENTATION.-A specification charging false representations should StaW what the representations were, and that they are false. BUSINESS AND MASONRy.-Business promises should never be made" on the square." There are three specifications in this case, the subject of which is as follows: First, willfully failing to pay an honest debt, ete. Second, obtaining goods by false pretenses. Third, false representations to Dr. Cruikshank, and thereby obtaining his name to a note, etc, The record shows that a certified copy of the charge and specifications were ordered to be served upon the accused, but fails to show that they were served. In his appeal he states" that the trial was necessarily unfair, from the fact that I, the defendant, was not there to refute the evidence given at said trial, verbally, and was financially unable to attend without injury to my family, and that I did not get Masonic advice in time to send evidence," and that he "was financially unable to atwnd at the taking of deposition of Dr. Cruikshank, at Emporia, Kansas, and although notified of the time of taking such deposition by committee, I was not informed before whom it would be taken, and therefore was unable to question any part of it." The accused was not present in person at the trial. He was found guilty on the first and third specifications, and expelled. There was no evidence offered on the second specification, and yet, the vote on that was: guilty, five; not guilty, seven. The only testimony on the first

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specification was that of Bro. G. McDaniel, who said, in substance, that he signed a note with the accused and had to pay $13.50, that when it was due, it was presented to him at St. Louis for payment and he refused to pay it; that路 J I granted his request on account of his being a Master Mason. He represented to me that he was very needy and wanted to return to his family in Kansas. When he came to me the second time to get me to sign the note \vith him, he said' I promise to pay this note when due, I promise you this on the square,' and on this statement I signed the note for him." From this it plainly appears that there is no evidence whatever to sustain the first specification. It proves that the accused owed an honest debt and failed to pay it, but it does not prove that he 'Willjull?l failed to pay it. That is the gist of the offense. If he failed because he was unable to pay, then he is not Runty. It is no offense to be poor and unable to pay a debt. If he failed to pay it willfully, that it, from an improper motive, then he is guilty as charged. The testimony throws no light upon the question of the willfullness of his refusal or failure to pay. The fact that he promised" on the Equare" to pay it did not add anything to the binding force of the promise. Such promises should never be made, and when they are, should not be relied upon. The third specification does not state in what the" false representations" consisted. It should be amended by stating what .representations were made by the accused, and

that they are false. We recommend that the jUdgment of the Lodge be reversed and the cause be sent back for a new trial, with directions to amend the third specification, as above indicated, and that the accused be notified of the time of trial, and furnished with a copy of the charge and specifications as amended; and, if the testimony of Dr. Cruikshank is to be again used, notice of the time and specific place of taking his deposition should be given the accused, that he may have opportunity to be present and examine.

No. II. JAMES

STEPHENS

'VB. MOSAIC LODGE,

No. 351.

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Appeal from the jUdgment of the Lodge reprimanding Bro. Jno. H. McHenlJT.

REPRIMAND not adequate punishment for larceny, facts proven do not constitute larceny. Bro. Stephens charged Bro.. McHenry, in the Lodge, with the crime of larceny, in taking timber standing on land belonging to Bro. Stephens. At the trial the evidence showed conclusively that the accused took the timber, but that he had bought it of the owner before Bro. Stephens bought the land at sheriff's sale, in 1884, and that he continued to remove the timber after having knowledge of the fact that Bro. Stephens claimed it. The Lodge, after hearing the evidence, found the accused guilty and assessed his punishment at a reprimand. Bro. Stephens appeals for the reason" that a reprimand is not sufficient punishment for larceny." We fully agree with the statement of the appellant, and if we were convinced that the Lodge intended to find Bro. McHenry guilty of the crime of larceny, and only reprimanded him therefor, we should more than reprimand the Lodge. '1'0 be guilty of larceny is to be a thief, and the Lodge would hardly want to be placed upon the record as regarding a crime, which at law is a felony, and may be punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary, as only deserving a reprimand. We will not believe that the Lodge intended to place itself in that position. The evidence would not convict Bro. McHenry of that crime in any of the courts of the land. At most he may be liable to Bro. Stephens for the value of the timber, which cannot be recovered in a Masonic Lodge. We think this matter should be settled amicably between Bro. Stephens and Bro. McHenry, and if they are unable to so adjust it between themselves, they should refer it to arbitrators and abide the award. Let the judgment of the Lodge be reversed and the cause remanded for such further proceedings as may seem best to all parties.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri.

No. IlL ALBERT F. FRYE VS.

CARTHAGE LoDGE, No. 197.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling S. B. Ross.

IRREGUl,ARlTIES will not cause the reversal of the jUdgment of a Lodge where no injustice has been done. The accused in this case was charged with bigamy and the abandonment of both wives. At the trial Bro. Frye was appointed by the Worshipful Master as attorney to defend the accused, who, it seems had previonsly left the country. The record shows thnt the evidence of two members of the Lodg-e was given at the trial in open Lodge, and that the affidavit of Mrs. Ross No.2, and also the affidavit of another Witness, not a Mason, were read in evidence. No objection was made at the trial to the reading of these affidavits. They, with the other evidence, cqnclusively prove the crimes charged. The appellant now urges that they were not taken on the day designated b)' the Worshipful Master when testimony would be taken. He ordered that notice be given that evi-' dence would be taken on the eighth of December, and continued from day to day until completed. The affidavits read in evidence were sworn to on the ninth of December, and the trial had on the tenth. The accused himself does not appeal. His attorney takes the appeal., No actual notice could have been given the accused as his whereabouts was unknown and the appellant was not appointed his attorney until the day of trial. There was no error in appointing the time of trial and the committee to take testimony at the same meeting. The action of the Lodge in voting on both specifications in one ballot was an irregularity ; but, in view of the facts, is not such as to warrant a reversal of the case. The vote was: guilty, twenty-one; not guilty, one, and there were nineteen for expulsion. If a new trial were ordered the result must necessarily be the same. His, attorney has presented an ingenious appeal with many technical reasons therefor, but with nothing to show that his client has any meritorious defense. Believing the accused to be unworthy the name and character of a Mason, we recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. No. IV. B. P. WILLIAMSON VS.

VALl,EY LoDGE, No. 113.

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Appeal from the jUdgment of the Lodge suspending Bro. Jesse Killian.

RECORDS OF TRIAI..-The Secretary should make complete records of trials in his Lodge. PLEA OF GUILTY.-The accmed cannot be asked if he is guilty, but he rna)' state voluntarily that he is guilty, and then evidence should be heard to determine the degree of punishment. The whole record in this case is as follows: "The Lodge met at one o'clock P. IlL, '.August the 8th, 1885, and opened on the third. The object of the meeting was stated. Bro. Jesse Killian was absent. The Worshipful lIfastcr appointed Bro. A. D. Kent to defend Bro. Killian. Bro. A. D. Kent plead guilty to the charge and specifications, and the Lodge voted one year suspension." This was signed by the Secretary and he certifies that he forwards" a true copy of the charge and specitlcations and trial, together with the appeal of Bro. Williamson, which are enclosed. The specifications are: First, quarreling and abusin~ one Bro. Green Murry j Second, he did assault and strike said Brother, ete. Bro. Williamson appeals because no one testified in the case and because Bro. Kent was not authorized by Bro. Killian to plead guilty. The appeal shOUld be sustained. The Grand Lodge has decided tbat the plea of guilty or not gUilty cannot be

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asked by the Master or Lodge. (Proc. 1871, page 26.) Yet if the accused sees fit to voluntarily state to the Lodge that he is guilty as charged, we see do objection to his doing so. Evidence should then be heard to determine whether the. case is an aggravated oIle or not, and to determine what punishment should be inflicted. As to whether Bro. Kent was authorized by the accused to plead guilty, we are not apprised. The record does not state that he plead guilty for Bro. KilliaD, but simply states that he .. plead guilty to the charges and specifications, and the Lodge voted one )'ear suspension." From this it may as well be inferred that Bro. Kent was suspended on a plea of guilty as that Bro. Killian was. The case must be sent back on general principles. The record fails to show that charge and specifications were presented in open Lodge, or that the accused was notified, or that any time was fixed for trial, or that anyone was present at the trial, or the number of votes ca~t on the charge, or specifications, or pnnishment. In short, it fails to show everything required to be shown in the record of trials. Let the case be reversed and remanded for a new trial. No. V. C. G. HUBBLE VB.

ZEREDATHA LqDGE, No. 189.

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Appeal from th~ judgment of the Lodge suspending W. W. Scott.

JUDGMENT AFFIRMED.-The members who try a case are the best jUdges of what should be done, and, in the absence of substantial irregularities, unless manifest injustice has been done, or their action is such as to bring reproach upon the Craft, their jUdgment should stand. The accused in this case was charged with drunkenness, and, while intoxicated, with making a serious charge against St. Joseph Lodge, etc. Two trials were had. The first was set aside by the Grand Master for irregularities, At the second trial the accused was found guilty of both specifications and suspended for five years. Bro. Hubble appeals because the punishment is inadequate. There is no complaint of any irregularities at the second trial. There was very little conflict in thc testimony. The accused admitted the charge of drunkenness, and said 1).e had made up his mind to quit the use of intoxicating drinks altogether, which it is to be hoped he has faithfnlly adhered to. The matters contained in the second specification are serious in their nature, but are. charged to have been committed while in a state of intoxication. This. with his promise of reform, may have induced the leniency of the Lodge. Intoxication is no excuse for crime, but we think it may be considered in determining the degree of punishment to be inflicted. When the Lodge, with all the facts before it, has inflicted punishment reasonably commensurate with the offense, we will not disturb its finding. The members of the Lodge who heard the evidence and who arc familiar with all the facts and circumstances, are the best judges of what should be done, and, in the absence of substantial irregularities, unless manifest injustice has been done, or their action is such as to bring reproach upon the Order, their judgment should stand. Let the judgment be affirmed. No. VI. J. A. WII,SON VB.

CENTRE LODGE, No. 401.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge suspending him.

ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL.-After a trial has been closed, and the accused found guilty, it is not error for the Worshipful Master to refuse to allow the attorney for accused to make a statement before the vote on punishment is taken. The accused was a member of Newburg Lodge, No. 423, but was engaged in the saloon business, keeping a wine and beer house at Lebanon. At the trial he was found guilty, but the Lodge at that time failed to assess auy punishment. The Grand Master

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directed the Lodge to vote again and fix the punishment, which it did after notifying the accused and the members of the Lodge, which resulted in his suspension for twenty-five years. He appeals for the reasons that the Worshipful Master declined to allow a statement to the Lodge, to be made by his attorney, before the vote was taken, 'and because tbe punishment is excessive. It was discretionary with the Master to allow the statement to be made or not, ashe might deem best. The case had closed and had been argued by counsel and he had been found guilty at the trial, and it would have been somewhat unusual to have allowed an additional statement by his attorney after he had been found guilty. It would not be a reversible error to either grant or refuse such a request. As to the punishment, it is equal to expUlsion, and we do not see why the Lodge did not expel him if they thought h.e deserved twenty-five years' suspension, but it is the province of the Lodge to determine the punishment. The members are better judges of the merits of the case than the Grand Lodge can be. There were forty-nine members present at the trial, and fifty when the punishment was voted. The vote for twenty-five years' suspension was thirty-four to sixteen. Let the judgment be affirmed. No. VII. O. H. P. CATRON et al. VS.

Mourn ZION lJODGE, No. 327.

_ } A ppeal from the action of the Lodge acquitting C. II. E. Shuttce.

VOTE ON CHARGE AND SPECIFICATlONS.-A vote taken on the question of guilt, whidl results in acquittal. and which should have been taken on euch specification and the charge separately. though irregUlar, is not of itself reversible error.

The record in this case is in excellent shape, full, complete and plainly written. Bro. Shuttee is a non-affiliated Mason, holding a dimit from Hickory Hill Lodge, No. 211, but living in the jurisdiction of Mt. Zion Lodge. There are five specifications, the substance of which is that many years ago he was too intimate with two women therein named, and with calling his wife bad names, and with courting a young lady, being a married man. The evidence is voluminous, some of it tending to prove his intimacy with the women named, about thirteen or fourteen years ago. On the other hand, evidence was offered impeaching the witnesses who testified to these facts. There was also evidence of rough language about his wife, ma.de while a divorce suit was pending between them. One witness, whose evidence was questioned by the impeaching testimony, testified to having, in 1872-3-4, seen letters, signed by Shuttee, addressed to a woman in an Eastern State, promising marriage. Letters were offered in evidence, purportin~ to have been written by a young lady to him, but there was no evidence that he received them, and they were properly ruled out. After the evidence was all in, the Lodge, by a very decided vote of thirty-six to twenty, found him not guilty. Four Brethren appeal and assign several grounds therefor, some of which are more technical than meritorious. Such, for instance, as statements made by counsel in argument, and that the accused did not deny the charge, and such like. The only one deserving notice is that there was but one vote taken, when there should have been a separate vote on each specification, and then on the charge. This is the rule laid down by the Grand Lodge, and should have been followed by the Worshipful Master, but we have never known a case to be reversed solely because that was not done. If, on the general question of guilt, which includes all the specifications so pronounced, a vote of not gUilty was had, as in this case, there would be little prospect of conviction if the case were reversed. The Lodge vote showed a good attendance at the trial. The members who heard the evidence, and knew the character of the witnesses, are the best judges of their credibility; and, as they have passed upon the question of guilt, with no serious error in the record except the manner of taking the vote, we do not feel warranted in disturbing the result. No demand for a separate ballot was had at the time. The question was not raised until the appeal was taken. Let the judgment be affirmed.

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GRANBY LODGE, No. 216.

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Appeal from the 'judgment of suspendin~ him.

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VOTE ON CHARGE AND SPEC1FICATION.-\Vhere the accused is found gUilty of a specification which charges the offense of saloon-keeping, it is no reversible error to fail to vote on the charge. The law makes saloon-keeping a Masonic offense. The appellant was charged with being a saloon-keeper, was fonnd gUilty, and suspended for three ycars. He appeals for the reason that." no vote was taken on the charge." The record shows that .. the ballot was thcn taken on thc question of guilty or not ~uilty and resulted: guilty, twenty-five; not guilty, five." Whether this was intended to be on the charge or specification does not clearly appcar. The rule prescribed by the Grand Lodge is that" the vote shall be taken by ballot on each specification separately, commencing with the first, and then upon the charge." Masters of Lodges should follow the law, and it is strange that so many irregularities occur when the law is so plain, as in this case. The irregularity complained of, however, cannot affect the merits of the case. The object of the law, in requiring a separate vote on the charge, after a vote of guilty on any of the specifications, is to determine whether the Brother, although he may have done the things charged against him in the specifications, has done them under such circumstances as to constitute It Masonic offense. In this case, however, the law makes the offense,路 saloon-keeping, a Masonic offense; so that, when he was found guilty of the matter alleged in the specification, the law says he was guilty of a Masonic offense, and we see no harm that could result to him from a failure to take a separate vote on the char~e. The Lodge would stultify itself to vote him guilty of the specification and not of the charge. There was no question of his guilt, as he admitted it in open Lodge. Let the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

No. IX. E. C. SWALElli . VS.

TUSCUMBIA LODGE, No. 437.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling W. V. Burr.

PENAL JURISDICTION-8USPENDED l\fASONS.-A suspended Mason may be tried for unmasonic conduct, by a LOdge in whose jurisdiction he resides, or where the offense is committed. The substance of the specifications in this case is, that the accused, at different times, visited Tuscumbia Lodge, and, in order to do so, took the usual obligation of visitors, when he was at all the times a suspended Mason. The evidence sho\vs that on the 14th of March, 1877, King David Lodge, No. 364, of Kansas City, which afterwards surrendered its charter, suspended him for two years for gross unmasonic conduct, and, after the expiration of that time, to stand suspended until his dues were paid. That he had never paid his dues, and while so suspended he visited Tuscumbia Lodge, sometimes registering from King David Lodge, No. 364, and sometimes from Kansas City Lodge, No. 364. When he first applied as a visitor, he took the usual obligation. In his statement he claimed that he was acting in good faith, not knowing that he had been suspended. The Lodge, after hearing all the evidence, expelled him. Bro. Swalem appeals, and his appeal is a somewhat novel document. We give his reasons verbatim: "Because Tuscumbia Lodge, No. 437, had not penal jurisdiction over W. V. Burr, in this, that said Burr was simply a visitor of said Tuscumbia Lodge, his affiliation extending no further, and because said Burr was, at the time of visiting Tuscumbia Lodge, a specified conditionally suspended Mason. That said conditional sentence of suspension was had in and by King David Lodge, No, 364, of Kansas City, and now dead. Said condition was and is, that said

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sentence may be removed by said Burr of his own volition. That the sentence of said Lodge and said volition of said Burr is interfered with by Tuscumbia Lodge, by its expulsion of said Burr from' the privileges of Freemasonry, and that the privilege granted to said Burr by said King David Lodge is thereby taken away, and that the prerogative of King David Lodge is made abortive." What the Brother means by the above language is not clearly seen. If he intends in the out-set to say that Tuscumbia Lodge had no penal jurisdiction over Mr. Burr, because he was "a specified conditionally suspended Mason," then we cannot quite agree with him. A Lodge has penal jurisdiction over a plain suspended Mason, and if the fact that he is "a specified conditionally suspended Mason" gives him any superior rights or privileges over one who is simply suspended, we have failed to learn the fact Possibly this is a new kind of Mason-a kind of .. high" Mason; one possessing privileges not common to the ordinary Mason; but we have failed to find him or his rights defined by any law or work on Masonic jurisprudence, and we cannot undertake to make such law by decision. The Brother elucidates by defining the" said conditional sentence" to be that" said sentence may be removed by said Burr, of his own volition." Here comes another term, "volition," not defined, but whatever it is, is charged up to Tuscumbia Lodge, for he says, "The sentence of said Lodge" (King David-now dead), "and said volition of said Burr is interfered with by Tuscumbia Lodge." In addition to all this, Tuscumbia Lodge ha..~, according to the statement of appellant, taken away" the priVilege granted to said Burr by said King David Lodge." The monstrosity of this cruel action on the part of Tuscumbia Lodge, this" taking away," this larceny, we had almost said, is the more apparent when it is remembered that the thing "taken away" was a "privilege granted to said Burr by said King David Lodge," the" privilege," or perhaps the "volition" of paying his dues and thereby restoring himself to membership! If King David Lodge granted this privilege, perhaps that accounts for its death, and was it not well that it died so soon, and before the boon bestowed by it had been.l.0 ruthlessly " taken away" by Tuscumbia. But the worst remains to be told. Tuscu~ia Lodge is not yet out of the woods. By her action" the prerogative of King David Lodge is made abortive!" What the prerogative of a dead Lodge may be we shall not here attempt to even surmise, but would suggest that the curious on this subject be referred to the incoming Parliament of Great Britain, where experience with prerogatives has been more common than in this country. We drop this appeal. The more we examine it the more it becomes" confusion worse confounded," and we are compelled to recommend that the jUdgment of the Lodge be permitted to stand. No. X. CHARLES A. PICKFORD V8.

CACHE LODGE, No. 416.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge suspending him.

EVIDENCE.-Hearsay evidence should not be admitted at a Masonic trial. The charge in this case is that Bro. Pickford has deserted his wife and family, and has failed to provide for their support. The vote of the Lodge on the question of guilt, was twelve to two. He was suspended fo.r five years by a vote of thirteen to one. He was defended by eminent counsel. At the trial, considerable evidence was introduced, some of which should have been excluded, it being hearsay evidence. We are not disposed to enforce the rules of evidence in Masonic trials as strictly as they may be in the courts of the country, but there are certain palpable rules that almost anybody can understand, that should be adhered to. For instance, when A. is on trial, B. should not be permitted to tell what C. may have told him about any fact, because C. is as competent a witness as B., and the Lodge should have it from first hands. B. may have misunderstood C., or G. L. PRO.-4.

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may not remember correctly what C. related to him, whereas C., if he had personal knowledge of the facts, can relate them better than anyone who has only heard of them, and can remember more accurately what he knows, than what has been heard. In this case it is shown, aside from the hearsay evidence, that the accused has a family, consisting of a wife and six children. Most of his children are grown, the youngest being fifteen years old. His wife is in poor health most of the time. The members of the Lodge have, at different times, contributed to the support of the family. lIe has not lived with his family since some time in 1880. He claims that his wife is disagreeable, and will not let him live at home. lIe says himself, that he has contributed about $100 to the support of his family since he left home, which was in 1880, and that he earns from $2.50 to $2.iG per day. This is certainly a bad showipg for him. However disagreeable matters may be at home, the children are of his flesh and blood, and the wife is the mother of them, and while he is able to earn $:2.50 per day, there can be no excuse for his failure to contribute to their support. He should not allow them to become a public charge, or to be supported by his Lodge. One ground of appeal is, that he was tried for the same offense by his Lodge in Augu~t, 1880, and" was found not gUilty, as appears from the records of said Lodge, which were offered in evidence on the trial of this case." The records introduced show that at the regular meeting of his Lodge, held June 26, 1880, "the Worshipful Master ordered the Secretary to notify Bro. Chas. A. Pickford, that this Lodge has granted relief to his family to the amount of $10, and that he be notified to appear and show why charges should not be brought against him for gross unmasonic conduct in deserting his family." The record further shows that at the regular meeting held August 14,1880, "Bro. C. 路A. Pickford made a statement regarding the communication sent him to appear and show cause why charges should not be brought against him. which was received, a.nd, on motion, declared to be perfectly satisfactory to the Lodge." This is all there is to show a former trial and acquittal. No charges were preferred; no trial had; and yet the appellant now claims a former acquittal, " as shown by the records of the LOdgO' Such a claim is without merit, and is not supported by the facts, and shows that he is grasping at straws, and is calculated to throw suspicion on any defense he may have. At the trial in this case he was asked, while on the witness stand, if in his explanation in 1880, he did not then promise to support his family. His answer was: "I do not remember it." His more than probable that the promise was what made his then explanation satisfactory to the Lodge. We think the judgment of the Lodge should bc alflrmed. No. XI. JOHN M.

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LODGE, No. 341.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling him.

JUDGMENT affirmed on the evidence. The accused in this case was charged with: First, abuse and desertion of his wife; Second, violating an agreement therein set forth; Third, profane swearing. The proceedings were regular, and he was found guilty on the first and third. specifications, and not ~uilty on the second, and was expelled by a vote of 14 to 5.. He appeals on the grounds: Fir~t, "that the W. M. admitted testimony that was incompetent or insufficient and irrelevant; Second, that the finding of the LodKe was not in accord with the testi-' mony." There was no objection made to the introduction of any of the testimony at the trial, and, if there had been, we can see no reason for excluding allY part of it that is preserved in the record. He was present at the trial, and testified very fully in his own behalf and was represented by counsel both at the trial and in the taking of testimony. The eVi~ dence, we think, clearly sustains the finding of the Lodge as to thc first specification. It all tends to show that he connived to get rid of his wife. She is a weak-minded woman, almost an imbecile. He admits, in his own testimony, that he secured her name to a deed

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transferring his land to his son on the promise that he would not leave her, and at the same time says he made the transfer because she was so ill and disagreeable that he did not intend to live with her. We think no one can read all the evidence without reaching the conclusion that the judgment of the Lodge is right. Let it be affirmed. No. XII. J. H. WILSON VB.

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Appeal from the jUdgment of the Lodge suspending him.

POWER OF GRA~D MASTER.-The Grand Master may set aside a trial for irregularities, and have them corrected by a new trial. EVIDENCE AT TRIAU;,-It is error to call off and hear the testimony while at refreshment. The evidence of Masons should be heard in open i"odge; that of profanes should be taken before the trial, reduced to writing, and read in open Lodge at the trial.

There were two trials of this case. The substance of the charge at the first trial was, that the accused a..c;sociated with a prostitute. The evidence showed that he was frequently seen at thc house of the woman named, at various times, both day and night. He did not seriously deny the fact, but justified his visits by claiming that she was a relative of his and that he was there at her request for her protection. The Lodge found him guilty on the specification, but not gUilty on the charge, thus apparently putting itself in the position of saying that he was guilty as charged, but that such conduct did not constitute a Masonic ollense. The Grand Master set aside the trial for irregularities in the proceeding, and ordered a new trial, with leave for new charge and specifications to be filed, which was accordingly done. New and additional specifications were presented and proceedings had as though it were a new case. The accused, though notified, declined to appear at the second trial, but filed his protest, claiming that he had been tried and acquitted, and now appeals because he claims that the Grand Master had no authority to set aside the first trial, and that the second trial was a farce. At the second trial he was suspended for five years. The evidence was conclusive. He had been convicted in the Mayor's Court, and, on al>peal to the Circuit Court, was again convicted, and he then appealed to the Supreme Court, where the case is still pending. The only real question presented by the appeal is as to the power of the Grand Master to set aside the first trial and order a new one. It has been held by the Grand Lodge that where it is only a question of opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused from the evidence, it is not in the power of the Grand Master to set aside the verdict or to order a new trial; but that it is the duty of the Grand Master to protect and defend the execution of the laws, and if, in. his judgment, the established law of the Grand Lodge has been violated, and great injustice done thereby, it is his right to have the matter corrected by a new trial. (Proc. 1869, p. 71.) The Grand Master, in setting aside the first trial states that his action is taken on account of irregularities, and certainly there were such irregularities at the first trial, as would warrant the action of the Grand Master. The record of the verdict at the first trial is as follows: "The ballot was taken on specification and charges, resulting, guilty, 21 votes; not guilty, 8 votes, whereupon the W. M. announced that the Lodge had voted guilty upon the specifications and charges as read. Ballot was then taken on specification of gross umnasonic conduct, resulting, guilty, 19 votes; not guilty, 10 votes, whereupon the W. M. announced that Bro. Wilson was, by the Lodge, declared not guilty." There were three specifications. This was such irregUlarity as justified' the Grand :Master in setting aside the first trial and ordering a new one. At both trials all the evidence was heard by the Lodge while at refreshment. The evidence of profanes and members were taken together.. after which the Lodge was

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called to labor and the vote taken. This was error. "All Masonic trials shall be in the Lodge of the highest degree to which the accused has attained, in which the examination of witnesses shall take place, etc." (Sec. 3, Art, 1!l, By-Laws of G. L.) The evidence of Masons should be taken in open Lodge at the trial, and the evidence of profanes should always be taken before the trial, and reduced to writing and read in open Lodge at the trial. While this was error at the second trial, no complaint is made of it in the appeal. As the Grand Master was clearly right in setting aside the first trial, we think the judgment of the Lodge at the second trial should stand.

No. XIII. G. Y. DALE VB.

WAYNE LODGE, U. I';

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling hi~.

1. NON-AFFJUATES,-All Masonl; who are not members of a Lodge, are non-affiliates.

2. POWER OF LODGES U. D.-Lodges U. D. have the same power to try Masons, whether affiliates or non-affiliates, that Chartered Lodges have. 3. PENAL JuRISDJCTION.-The penal jurisdiction of a Lodge is determined by the place where the offense is committed, and not by the place where the accused resides. either at the time charges are preferred, or at the time of trial. 4. GRAND LODGE MDlBERs.-Masons who were members in good standing of a dissolved Lodge at the date of its dissolution, and who have not received a dimit or certificate of standing from the Grand Secretary, are not members of the Grand Lodge. The)' are non-affiliates. The accused was a member of Piedmont Lodge, No. 449, whose charter was arrested on the 12th day of January, 1S84, by Grand Master Hall. whose action was approved by the Grand Lodge. (Proc.1S84, p. 69.) Since the last session of the Grand Lodge, Wayne Lodge, U. D., has been instituted at Piedmont, and, on March 2ith, 1885, charges were preferred against the accused in that Lodge. He was tried May 8th, found guilty and expelled. He was charged with wronging Wayne Lodge, U. D" by retaining funds collected by him while a member of Piedmont Lodge, and refusing to turn them over, as ordered by the Grand Master. Also for using the following language about certain Brethren therein named: "That he would pay no money which had been collected by him for Masonic purposes to any such d - d rascals, scoundrels and thieves as the said Brethren." He was not personally present at the trial, but was represented by an attorney, who objected to the trial, and filed what might be termed a plea to the jurisdiction of the Lodge, which was overruled by the Master. He then asked for a continuance, which was refused, and the trial proceeded with. The evidence showed that he had $19.35, which was raised for Lodge purposes while Piedmont Lodge was in existence, and when an order from the D. D. G. M. was presented to him, requesting him to pay it over to Wayne Lodge, U. D., as ordered by the Grand Master, he refused, and used the language set forth in the specification. The vote on the question of guilt was unanimous, and, on expUlsion, was 13 to 3. He appeals, and in his appeal sets np the same gronnds as were contained in his plea to the jurisdiction to the Lodge, and a statement of his reasons for not paying over the money. His appeal presents some important questions whieh deserve careful consideration. He claims that Wayne Lodge, U. D., bad no jurisdiction to try members of the Order other than its own members or non-affiliates, and that he was neither; that having been a member of Piedmont Lodge when its charter" was arrested, it had not been one year from the session of the Grand Lodge, which approved the arrest of the charter, and hence he was not a nonaffiliate. In support of this, he relies on a decision made by Grand Master Ready, in ISiS, and approved by the Grand Lodge, and which is found in the Book of Constitutions,

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page 49, note 16, and which is, that" Members of a defunct Lodge, failing to apply for Grand Lodge dimits within one year after the session of the G. L. confirming the surrender or arrest of its charter, become non-affiliates, and occupy the same position as dimitted Master Masons, w.ho have neglected to affiliate with some Lodge within one year after the date of their dimit'3." Many others, besidestheappel~anthere;havethoughtfrom reading this, that if they" become non-affiliates" at the time named, they were affiliates before. A careful examination of the question must determine that our lamented P. G. M. was simply unfortunate ill the use of the word" become," and the Grand Lodge approved it without foreseeing where it would lead to. The meaning of the word" affiliated" must almost determine the question.. Mackey says: "A Mason who is a member of a Lodge, is said to be an "affiliated Mason" in contradistinction to a dimitted or nonaffiliated one who is not a member of any Lodge." Our By-Laws, Sec. 27, Art. ]6, say, "No Lodge shall permit a non-affiliating Mason (who has continued as such for twelve months)," etc. Such what? Who has continued as such non-affiliating ~Iason for twelve months, " to visit more than three times, etc." Thus our law regards him a non-affiliating Mason, with cert!an rights and priviliges for twelve months from the time he becomes such, and from the fact that he is given the right to appear in a Masonic procession, and be entitled to Masonic charity, and to l\fasonic burial. The conclusion has been reached by some that he is not a non-affiliate until he is debarred of these rights. But the law further says, " And if he shall remain non-affiliated, he shall be deemed a drone in the hive of nature, etc." How could he remain non-affiliated without having been so before. We reach the conclusion that every Mason who is not a member of a Lodge is a non-affiliate from the time he ceases to be a member, having the rights given him by Sec. 27, Art. 16, for twelve months. But in the case at bar, even if the appellant were an affiliated Mason, does it follow that the Lodge could not try him for the offense charged? The law (Sec. 26, Art. 19, of the By:Laws of the G. L.) provides that chartered Lodges have full power and authority to exercise penal jurisdiction over all Masons, non-affiliates as well as affiliates, within their several jurisdictions, for violations of the moral and Masonic law. If Wayne Lodge were chartered, there would be no question of its right to try affiliates who are not it.<; members. Has a Lodge U. D. the same right? Sec. 6, Art. 15, of the G. L. By-Laws, says: .â&#x20AC;˘ Lodges"U. D. may do all things clearly expressed in the letters of dispensation creating them; such as initiating, passing and raising of Masons, etc. The law does not, in terms, authori7.e them to try any person, not even their own membcrs. Yet the Grand Lodge has held that they may try non-affiliates, as well as their own members. (Proc. 1872, p. 17.) If they may try non-affiliates, why may they not as well try affiliates, not members, or indeed do any other thing not prohibited, that a Chartered Lodge may do? The appellant seems to think that because the Grand Lodge !las decided that a Lodge U. D. may try non-affiliates, and its own members, that, therefore, it cannot try affiliates, not members. This does not follow. When the decision was rendered, the only question presented was their right to try non-affiliates. 'The right to try affiliates, not members, was not passed upon. In discussing it, Grand Master Garrett said: "They (Lodges U. D.) cannot elect officers because of the unaccomplished condition of their organization; but, under our law and usages, they are clearly competent to perform all the other functions of a Lodge of Ma.<;ons, according to the terms of the warrant, by the authority of which they work. We have authorized Lodges U. D. to do the very highest Masonic acts-make :Masons, and take Masonic life. These powers granted, there was no reason in withholding the right to perform all minor acts consistent with the conditional organization of the body." After a careful consideration of the SUbject, we are unable to perceive any reason, or find any law or authority which distinguishes the powers of Lodges U. D. from Chartered Lodges in this respect. We think that reason and common sense support the idea that Lodges U. D. have the same authority to try Masons that Chartered Lodges have. The appellant further claims that he did not, at the time of the preferring of charges, reside within the jurisdiction of Wayne Lodge, but lived at Bismarck, within the jurisdiction of Iron Mountain Lodge, ,No. 430. Residence at the date of preferring charge.e;

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should not determine the jurisdiction of the Lod~e. If he was within the jurisdiction of Wayne Lodge when the offense was committed, then that Lodge has jurisdiction to try him. Any other rule would defeat the ends of justice. The jurisdiction of Criminal Courts is always determined by the place where the crime is committed, and not by the place where the offende,r may be found. 'rhc accused, in his plea to the jurisdiction of the Lodge, makes the following statement: "The undersigned is a member in good standing of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of the State of Missouri." We suppose this claim is made upon the theory, that because h,e was entitled to a dimit or certificate of standing frqm the Grand Secretary after the Grand Lodge had arrested the Charter of his Lodge, he was therefore a member of the Grand Lodge. This position cannot be maintained. Sec. 1, Art. 2, of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, defines who are members of the Grand Lodge, and undimitted members of defunct Lodges are not included in the list. They are entitled to dimits or certificates of Masonic standing, on payment of dues, from the Grand Secretary, because he is the sole custodian of the records of the Lodge, which shows the standing of the members at the time of its dissolution. The authority to issue these certificates was conferred upon the Grand Secretary as long ago as 1826. We fail to understand how anyone has reached the conclusion, that by reason of this action of the Grand Lodge, this class of :'IIasons bccome members of the Grand Lodge. Such a rule might materially increase the membership of the Grand Lodge and fill it with undesirable material. Ambitious members of subordinate Lodges could so conduct themselves as to secure the arrest of their Charters, and, as a punishment for their offenses, be sent to the Grand Lodge, instead of to the penitentiary, the place intended for lawbreakers. It is clear that members of dissolved Lodges are not members of the Grand Lodge. Even if they were, they might still be tried in subordinate Lodges. Past Masters, who are members in good standing of subordinate Lodges, are members of the Grand Lodge, yet they may be tried in subordinate Lodges. But the question needs no further discussion. Let the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. No. XIV. H. R. H6lLJ_AlSD VB.

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Appeal' from the judgment of the Lodge suspending him.

This trial occurred on the same day as that last reported. The accused admitted the charge, which was that of being a saloon-keeper, but said he expected to quit the business on May 20th. He was suspended for eighteen months. He appeals, and sets up the same grounds of appeal as Mr. Dale, except that he does not claim that he resides Ol1t of the jurisdiction of Wayne Lodge, and, in addition, makes an apology for being in the saloon business. The questions of law presented in his appeal were disposed of in the Dale case, and need not be repeated. The apology for being in the business, we suppose, was considered by the Lodge at the trial, and we do not feel like interfering with its action. Let the jUdgment be affirmed. No. XV. JOHN

McFARLAND VB.

WAYNE LODGE,

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge suspending him.

The specifications in this case upon which the accused was found guilty, were " habitual drunkenness" and" habitual and excessive profanity." He was suspended for one year. He was present at the trial and filed the same plea to the jurisdiction of the Lodge that was presented by Mr. Dale in the case above reported. In his appeal

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he presents the same reasons as those given in the Dale cas!!, and, in addition thereto, says he was injured and prejudiced in his trial by the reading of a letter from Grand Secretary Vincil to Bro. Hamilton, in which Wayne Lodge was instructed to proceed with the trial regardless of pettyfogging or technicalities. The record does not show that the letter was read, but if it was, we are unable to see how it could have injured or prejudiced the case of the accused. A letter from Bro. Vincil in regard to the Holland case accompanies the papers in which substantially the alleged language was used. It could not have affected the merits of this case. He also complains that the charge was not made by the J. W. "upon his honor as a M. l\L," nor does it state that they are made for the good of Masonry. This is too technical to be considered. Let the judgment be affirmed. No. XVI. JOliN E. POWELL V8.

LA PLATA LODGE, No. 237.

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Appeal from the action of the Lodge acquitting B. F. Attebery.

l\iASONIC OFFENSE.-A Mason who abandons his family, and fails to furnish the necessaries of life, is guilty of a Masonic offense. This is a very remarkable case. The charge is" gross unmasonic conduct." Specification, " that he has abandoned his family, and failed to provide for them the necessaries of life." At the trial, Bro. Attebery admitted the ~pecification. but denied the charge, and asked that no further evidence than his admission be taken, which was done, and the case submitted without further evidence or argument. The Lodge unanimously voted him guilty of the specification, but, by a vote of 8 to 7, found him not guilty of the charge. We confess we do not understand this vote. Eight of the members of that Lodge say by their vote that it is not a l\lasonic offense for a man to abandon his family, and fail to provide them with the necessaries of life. If this does not constitut.e a Masonic offense, we do not know what does. A man's first duty is to his family. Paul says: "If any man provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." The statutes of Missouri make it a crime. In the estimation of all civilized and Christianized people, the man who would abandon and fail to care for his own helpless little children, whom he has brought into the world, is inhuman and below the beast. There are circumstances under which a man is justified in abandoning his wife, but we can conceive of none that would justify him in so treating his own children. If there were any palliating circumstances in this case, evidence should have been heard, showing it. The fact tp.at the accused asked that no evidence be heard, is of itself a very suspicious circumstance against him. If a majority of the members of La Plata Lodge really mean to say that the facts set out in the specification constituted no Masonic offense, then their idea of good morals and good citizenship is such as, in the opinion of your Committee, would make it the duty of the Grand Lodge to arrest the Charter of that Lodge, and the attention of Missionary Societies should be called to the fact that there is work for them to' do in and around La PlaIa, Mo. We will not, however, conclude that a majority of that Lodge, or that any eight men in Macon county, will stultify themselves by deliberately saying that a man may abandon his family and fail to provide the necessaries of life, and yet be guilty of no offense against good morals. If that is the standard of Masonry, it should have originated long before the days of King Solomon, and never bad an existence beyond its origin. To give these Brethren an opportunity to correct the wrong they have done the Order, we recommend that the case be reversed and sent back for a new trial, with directions to hear testimony as to the facts and circumstances in the case.

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GENTRY VB.

TEMPERANCE LODGE,

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling him.

ApPEAL.-Where the grounds of appeal are at variance with the record, the Grand Lodge must be governed by the record. The grounds of appeal in this case are not supported by the record sent up. That is to say, the facts that occurred at the trial, as stated in the record, are not the same as those stated by the appellant, and relied on by him for a reversal of the ease. He was found guilty on the second specification, and not guilty on the first, and was expelled. We do not deem it necessary here to advertise the parties by stating" the nature of the offense, or the evidence, but suffice it to say, that the proceedings at the trial were regular, and the Lodge weighed the evidence. There was a conflict of testimony, and on the first specification the accused was sustained, while on the second, the finding was against him. The charge in both specifications was serious, and was such that a Lodge might, when they find a party guilty, expel, or inflict a less punishment, as the ci~cumstances might be developed by the evidence. The appellant accompanies his appeal with an argument or statement that commends itself to your committee for its frankness and fairness, and shows that he is not the base, degraded being that the nature of the charges would seem to indicate. His explanation of his motives are reasonable, and should secure a fair hearing. lIe is a young man, and writes like one of more than ordinary intelligence, one capable of becoming a useful man in society, and in the Order. We have no doubt but that if he can satisfy the members of the Lodge that his motives were as stated by him, he can secure his restora- â&#x20AC;˘ tion in the Lodge. If he cannot do so at once, good conduct hereafter on his part will win them in time. The prejudice or bias that may exist in the minds of Brethren, if there be any, will be removed by an upright life on his part, and the time will come when his motives will be appreciated. They are the proper parties to determine the facts. They were the triers of the facts at the trial, arid they must determine the propriety of res;toration. Let the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

No. XVlJI. JOHN

MA YFIELI> VB.

MANDEVILLE LODGE,

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling him.

GENERAL REPUTATION.-While hearsay evidence is not admissible, evidence of general reputation is.

In this case the accused is charged with intercourse with a woman of reported lewd character. He was present at the trial, and denied the charge. :Much of the evidence was hearsay and incompetent, but we think enough competent testimony appears in the record to justify the action of the Lodge. From the testimony it appears that the general belief of the community was that the accused was holding improper relatiolls with the woman named. General repute sometimes does injustice, but not often. In cases of this character, the party who suffers himself to come under the ban of this general reputation is generally himself responsible for it. He thereby brings reproach upon the Craft, and should suffer for it. The vote on the question of guilt was 11 to 1, and expulsion was 9 to 3. We cannot disturb a vote so decided as this. Let the jUdg~ent be affirmed.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge suspending Bro. J. F. Wilson.

PUNISH~IENT.-Six months' SUSIJension is not ade(luate punishment for the crime of adultery. The accused was charged with living in adultery with a Miss --, not his wife. At the trial he admitted the charge; no evidence was heard, and he was suspended for six months. The appellant, with four other members of the Lodge have appealed, for the reason that the punishment was not" great enough." We agree with the ll.ppellant~. Ordinarily we allow the judgment of a Lodge to stand when the members have heard all the evidence and are familiar with the fact~ and circumstancell, unless manifest injustice has been done, or reproach has been brought upon the Craft by such judgment. In this case, we think the action of the Lodge, if approved by the Grand Lodge, would be a disgrace to Masonry. Adultery is a crime, both in the eyes of the civil and the divine law. Masonry, especially, teaches the duty of subduing the passions. When a Mason confesses his inability to conform to this reasonable and necessary teaching of our Order, he is no longer worthy of being a Mason. Besides, in the case at bar, the Lodge heard no evidence. This should have been done, that the Brethren be informed of the facts and circumstances under which the offense was committed. If there were any extenuating circumstances in the case at bar, the evidence should have been heard, that the record might convey them to the Grand Lodge. If there were none, the members of the Lodge have placed themselves in an unenviable position by declaring six months' suspension as an adequate punishment for what has been regarded as crime in all ages since the days of Moses. To give the Lodge an opportunity to correct the errors committed, we recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be reversed and the cause remanded for a new trial in accordance with the principles here announced. The Grand Lodge would be justified in inflicting the summary punishment of expUlsion at once, but we deem it best to give the Lodge an opportunity to do its duty. If it again fails, then the Grand Lodge wiII feel called on to speak in no uncertain sound.

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POLO LODGE, No. 232.

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Appeal from the jndgment of the Lodge expelling him.

EVIDENCE.-Depositions taken in a cause pending in the courts of the country may be read as evidence in a Masonic trial, by consent of the parties thereto, but such consent should be unequivocal and had better be in writing. The appellant was charged with being accessory to the crime of murder. The record is so imperfect that we are unable to get a correct-idea of the trial. That part relating to the trial is as follows: .. The Lodge proceeded to try Bro. W. G. McDonald, on charges preferred against him." (Then follows names of witnesses.) .. Evidence taken in the case, and then it was submitted to the Lodge, and the Brethren decided by their ballot that he was expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry." There is a separate statement of the Secretary, not included in the record, giving the number present, and the votes. and also a statement by the Secretary that Bro. McDonald agreed to allow depositions taken in a civll case then pending in court, to be used as evidence in this case. In his appeal, the appellant argues the reading of these depositions as error, and states that the Grand Jury of his county failed to indict him, and that he stands clear in

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the civil conrts of being accessory to the murder as charged. If the record showed his consent to the use of these depositions, he could not now be heard to object. But they were clearly iuadmissible, except by consent of the parties, or by notice that they would be used, so that the other party might be prepared to meet thcm, This consent should be in writing, and then there would be no mistake about it. Here the Secretary states, outside the record, that the ,consent was had, and the appellant denies it. We cannot determine between them. The charge is a serious one, and no Brother should rest under the stigma of so serious a charge without having a fair trial. Especially are we the more disposed to be careful in the condemnation of a Brother who has been acquitted of the same charge in the courts of the country. The record is so imperfect that the case would have to be reversed for that, if for no other reason. We recommend that the casc be reversed and remandcd for a new trial. No. XXI. A. E.

FRAKES VB.

ANCIENT LANDMARK LODGE,

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Appeal from the jUdgment of, the Lodge acquitting Bro. Elias Elliott.

EVIDENCE.- When the accused makes a statement at his trial, it should be taken down and preserved as other evidence in the case. We close with another wom"an case, which, with the last three cases, have been handed your committee since the Grand Lodge convened. The accused is charged, in effect, with ' criminal intimacy with his niece, though the language of the specification is that, "he was seen coming from the room of his niece at an unusual hour of the night, in his night clothes." At the trial the vote wa.<;: guilty, 19; not guilty, 13. Bro. Frakes appeals because the evidence proves his guilt, and that the accused acknowledges that the charges are true. The record shows that at the trial, Bro. Elliott made a statement, but it fails to show what his statement was. The accused, at a Masonic trial, cannot be compelled to make any statement as to his guilt or innocence, but when he does, it should be written down and preserved as other evidence in the case. With the papers in this case is a statement, signed by thirteen members of the Lodge, to the effect that Bro. Elliott stated in open Lodge that,the specification was true, and that the reason it was not written down was that the Secretary was absent, and that the Secretary pro tem. failed to do that part of his duty. If this be true, we are at a loss to account for the vote of the Lodge, unless there exists a loose state of morals in that body. Lodges should not hesitate, where guilt is unquestioned, to inflict proper punishment. Brethren bring reproach upon the Order when they fail to do their duty in this regard. Masonry, while it is merciful, cannot compromise with lust, lasciviousness and crime. When it looks with favor upon them, it ceases to be that beautiful system of morals which it claims to be. For failure to record the statement of the accused, this case must be reversed and sent back for a new trial. When it reaches the Lodge again for trial, the specification should be amended so as to charge more than simply being seen coming from the room of his niece in his night clothes. Perhaps the best thing he could do at that time was to come from the room. It may be that the language of the specification accounts for the vote of the Lodge. There couldn't have been much harm in coming from the room, if no harm had been done in going to the room, or while in the room. Let the specification be so amended as to charge criminal intimacy with the party in questioJ~. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, SAM'L H. SAUNDERS, ERWIN ELLIS, . GEORGE F. ROGERS, JAMES T, BURNEY, L. C. KRAUTHOFF, Committee.

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HALL.

The committee, appointed one year ago, to procure a different Hall in which to hold the present session, reported as follows, a~d the same was approved: To the lIfost WOTshipful Grand Lodge of lIfissOU1'i, A. F. and A. M.:

Your committee, appointed a year ago, to secure another Hall in which to hold the next meeting of this Grand Lodge, beg leave to report that they tried hard, but could not find one as well adapted as this, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD, JAY L. TORREY, JOHN D. VINCIL, Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

The following was read and adopted concerning Unfinished Business: To the lI[ost Worshipful Grand Lod.qe of lIfissouri, A. F. and A. lIf.:

Your Committee on Unfinished Business beg leave to report that they find in the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1884, the following, viz: " A Resolution offered by Bro. Geo. E. Walker, that Section 13 of Article 16 of the B)'路 Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended; also, that a Committee on Lodge Indebtedness and Lodge Incorporation was appointed, consisting of Bros. S. H. Saunders, B. II. Ingram and W. 1\L Williams, and ordered to report at this session of the Grand Lodge." Fraternally submitted, H. B. BUTTS, J. B. V ARDERII'lAN, A. FISHER, A. M. HOUGH, G. W. DEATHERAGE, PIIIL. RODAN, Committee.

II. S. ABERNATHY.

The special committee, through Bro. J. P. Wood, submitted a report in regard to the suspension of 1\:1:. S. Abernathy, Worshipful Master of Exeter Lodge, No. 514. The same was approved, and is as follows: 'lb the Most WOl'shipful Grand Lodge Of Missouri, A. F. a.nd A. M.:

Your committee to whom was referred the case of Bro. M. S. Abernathy, suspended from the office of Worshipful Master of Exeter Lodge, No. 514, by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, for gross unmasom:c conduct, submit the following report:

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After a full inyestigation of this case, we find that Bro. l\f. S. Abernathy was elected Worshipful Master of Exeter Lodge, December 7,1884, and duly installed as such December 27, 1884. After his election, and prior to his installation, Bro. Abernathy was on several occasions under the influence of intoxicating liquors-to the extent of drunkenness on one or two occasions. "The Brethren remonstrated with Bro. Abernathy and urged him to reform. A select committee waited upon him and reminded him of the error of his way, and that his course, if persisted in, would b~ing reproach upon himself and disgrace upon the Fraternity; thl1.t, if he did not reform, they would feel in dnty bound to object to his installation as Worshipful Master. Bro. Abernathy stated to the committee that he knew he was doing wrong; that he regretted his course, and promised the committee that if they would withdraw their objections and permit his installation, he would" never touch another drop," and that he would "rigidly enforce the Masonic law against all members of the Lodge guilty of intemperance." Upon this promise, the objections were withdrawn; but, notwithstanding his promise of reformation, Bro. Abernathy, immediately after his installation, returned to his former vices and was repeatedly seen in public places by members of the Lodge in a state of intoxication. He appeared in the Lodge and presided over its meeting in this intoxicated condition. On March 11, 1885, after full investigation, he was suspended from offiee by the Most WorshipfUl Graml Master. Bro. Abernathy admits his guilt, regrets the occurrence, and expresses his willingness to submit himself to the action of the Grand Lodge. Your committee find Bro."AbernathY guilty of the charges and specification of drunkenness as alleged, and while we cannot too strongly condemn the humiliating spectacle of a Worshipful Master, who has so far forgotten his solemn promise at investiture, "to guard against intemperance and excess," as to be found presiding over a Lodge while in It state of intoxication, or indeed, to be intoxicated at any time; yet, as this nrother has manifested so much penitence, we think his punishment should be tempered with mercy, and he be given aJ;). opportunity to demonstrate the sincerity of the penitence he professes. We therefore recommend that Bro. M. S. Abernathy be suspended from all the rights and privileges of Masoury for a term ending March 11, 1886, one year from the date of his suspension from office by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. Fralerpally submitted, ALEX M. DOCKERY, JAMES P. WOOD, M. H.GARWOOD, C. S. GLASSPELL, F. F. ROZZELLE, Committee.

CIIARITY.

Bro. Rufus E. Anderson, for the Committee on Charity, submitted a report, which was adopted, and is as follows: ~T. LOUIS,

Dio., October 14, 1885.

To the Afost Worshipful Grand Lodge of J,fissouri, A. F. and A. }'f. .-

Your Committee on Charity beg leave to report: That they have given to that portion of the Address of our M. W. Grand :Master referred to them, such consideration as our limited time would allow. We heartily endorse his views in regard to inter-state

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regulation by the several Grand Lodges on the subject of Masonic relief, and trust that ere long our sister Grand Lodges will adopt such measures as that the giver of relief to a worthy, distressed Brother, whose affiliation may be in another State, may feel justified in asking the Lodge of which the applicant is a member, to refund the amount advanced, and that upon its refusal so to do, the Grand Master, within whose jurisdiction such I,ooge is located,路 may compel it to make good such advancement, if in its power so to do. We think the distinction drawn by the Grand Master between charity and ump0l'ary relief, while a Brother is sojourning and in distress. is well made, and that in all cases where money is furnished to a Brother under such circumstances, who has propert)' or means not then athis command,or who, by a provident hnsbandry of his resources, might be able to refund the same, it should be regarded as a loan, and, in case his Lodgc has endorsed him as worthy, it should be treated as surety for the amount so advanced, and pay the same, charging it up against the Brother, and in case he wilfully refuses to pay it, deal with him as for unmasonic conduct, and rid the Craft of one whose spongey propensities entirely unfit him to be a Mason. In the language of our Grand Master: "Our law places penal jurisdiction primarily in the immediate Lodge of the offender. as a trust, the recipient thereof haVing a duty therein, failure to perform that duty, except for just cause, should incur a penalty. Therefore, under the moral obli~ation and failure of the recipient, according to ability, to repla.ce all or any portion of the sum expended for him by his Brethren, while sojourning and in distress, his Lodge haVing reported him worthy, a claim against it, receiving the sanction and approval of Grand Lodge or Grand Master, should also receive executive enforcement, to the extent at least of the ability of the Lodge to meet. It then becomes an indebtedness to his Lodge, which only inability can cancel. Such a rule will at least prevent. the imposition of unworthy 'Masons upon Wi, and restore the faith needed to sustain the principle of relief. Lodges will be careful how they recommend their members as well as of their selection. They can also rid the Fraternity of professional tramps and mendicants." If it is understood, as it should be, that Masonic relief is conferred

We therefore recommend that the Committee on .Jnrisprudence be instructed to draw up and submit to the Grand Lodge snch amendments to our ny-Laws as will enforce these views. The application of Bro. John F. Alberty, for Charity, was presented in due form and within the time prescribed by law, duly certified to by Craft Lodge, No. 287. The facts in his case having been heretofore reported to this Grand Lodge, a repetition of them is unnecessary. His wants seem to have increased, and we recommend an appropriation of one hundred dollars, to be disbursed through Craft Lodge, No. 287, to Bro. John F. Alberty. The petition of our venerable Past Grand Master, Bro. Stephen W. B. Carnegy, is again presented, in accordance with the law, and he asks un appropriation of three hundred dollars. He says, in his petition, that" Tremulous feebleness and deafness increase, and the clouds are returned after the rain, while necessity, hunger, nakedness and cold winters (as with the hangman's whip) drive me to loathsome action." Last year we called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the fact that in I8H the Grand Lodge became indebted to him in the sum of $400, which amount he, in view of the limited finances of the Grand Lodge, generously donated to it; and recommeded that the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated to him, regarding it' as a return of money advanced by him, rather than as a "charity." One hundred and fifty dollars of this amount still remaining to his credit, with interest for these forty years, would amount to more than he now asks. In view of these facts, your committee cannot regard the granting of his petition as what might seem, under ordinary circumstances, an exhorbitant appropriation,

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and therefore recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to draw warrants on the Grand Treasurer for the sum of three hundred dollars, in favor of Bro. S. W. B. Carnegy, to be paid in quarterly installments; the tirst installment to be paid as soon as this session closes. A petition, in due form, and within the time prescribed by law, is presented by New Bloomtield Lodge, No. 60, for a donation in behalf of Bro. John Goff, and presents a. prima facie case of merit. We regret that we have not been able to confer with an)' of the officers of said Lodge during this session, to get more light on the subject. Weare advised by a Brother from a neighboring Lodge that their dues are only two dollars a year. We recommend that they increase the amount of their dues, and thus increase their charity fund. We recommend the appropriation of one hundred dollars, to be disbursed through Fulton I,odge, No. 48, in whose jurisdiction said Goff now resides, for his benefit. An informal petition is presented by Aullville Lodge, No. 464, for assistance in the support of Bro. George W. Trent, a member of that Lodge. It is endorsed by the Master and Wardens, and by several Past Masters of the Lodge, l\oI1d, from the evidence before your committee, we are of opinion that it is a case of equal merit with others to whom we have recommended appropriations, But the application was not made to the Chairman, as required by law, or to the committee until since the Grand Lodge opened. We regard the provision of the 'law, requiring these petitions to be presented to the Chairman in vacation, that he may, if necessary, investigate the facts in the case, as a wholesome one, and a safeguard against applications which have no merit, and are unwilling to have said rule" honored in its breach rather than in its observance," and, therefore, refer the application to the Grand Lodge, with accompanying papers, for such action as it may deem proper. The petition, or rather illformation, filed By Bro. Ben. T. Hardin, and referred to your commiHee by the Grand Lodge, has not even the shade of a shadow of compliance with the law. It does not purport to emanate from any Lodge, nor are the facts stated from personal knowledge, but from information or hearsay,. nor is the given name of the proposed beneficiary furnished. We therefore return it to the Grand Lodge, believing that we have no jurisdiction over either the" subject matter" or" the person." Fraternally submitted, R. E. ANDERSON, ' MARTIN COLLINS, GEO. L. FAULHABER, J. W. PETY, C. G. HUBBELL, . Committee.

A RESOLUTION

Offered by Bro. Xenophon Ryland was adopted, to the following effect: Resolved, That the sum of One Hundred Dollars be appropriated to the relief of Bro. George W. Trent, of Aullville Lodge, No. 464, to be expended under the supervision and control of said Aullville Lodge; the Committee on Charity baving reported the case to be meritorious, and not allowed by them simply because the application had not been made in due form oflaw. XENOPHON RYLAND.

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D. D. GRAN)) MASTERS.'

The Committee on D. D. Grand Masters' Reports, through the chairman, Bro. C. C. Woods, presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Most Worshipfltl Grand Lodge of .ftfissouri, A. F. and A. M.:

The Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters submit the following: Reports have been received from District Deputies of thirty (30) Districts, viz: Nos. 1, '2,3,4,5, 6,7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 21,22,23,24, 25, 26, 27, 28. 29, *30,31,32,33. The Report.<; show the Lodges'ln the following Districts to be in good working condition: Nos. 1, 2, 3,4.5,6,7,8,9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28,29,31,32,33. Reports from several of the District Deputies show that the Lodges in their Districts have not complied with instructions sent them. The Deputy of the Thirty-third District reports, that owing to sickness, he has not been able to visit the Lodges in his District, C. C. WOODS, E. CLAFLIN, J. A. ADAMS, J. B. AUSTIN, P. H. CHAMBERS, J. 1. REDMOND, Committee.

A RESOLUTION

Offered by Bro. S. H. Saunders, concerning the rule governing the committee on Charity, was discussed, but not adopted. JURISPRUDENCE.

A report on Jurisprudence was presented by the chairman of the committee, Bro. Thomas E. Garrett. The same was approved. 'rhe proposed Amendment to the Grand Lodge By-Laws, presented by Bro. Geo. E. Walker, one year ago, was read and discussed. A vote was taken and the same was not adopted. * Bro. W. W. Cushing, Deputy of the Thirtieth District, owing to protracted illness, was unable to furnish a report.-GRAND SECRETARY.

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McGEE LODGE, No. 146.

A Memorial from the members of McGee Lodge, No. 146, endorsed by Bro. John J. Dillinger, D. D. Grand Master of the Eighth Masonic District, praying for the restoration of the Charter of said Lodge, arrested during the past term, was read, and, on motion, referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. CONCORD LODGE C.tl.SE.

The special committee appointed to consider the claim of Concord Lodge, No. 154, against Wellsville Lodge, No. 194, presented a report touching the controversy. The report was adopted, and is as follows: To the :Mosl TV01'shipful Gmnd Lodge of Missouri, A. F. and A . •~[.;

We, your committee, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address referring to his action in the case of Concord Lodge, No. 154, against Wellsville Lodge, No. 194,·re.spectfully report, . That we have examined the papers in this cause, and the testimony of witnesses, and find that there was lIO invasio~ of territory, as charged in the complaint. Fraternally submitted, J. B. rHOMAS, ABRAM KIMMELL, H. BRADLEYFORD, JNO. S. BEGGS, Cornrnittee.

EXEl'IPLIFICATION. It was ordered that the'Vork and Lectures of the Third Degree be Exemplified by the Grand Lecturer, this evening, at 7 : 30 0' clock.

The Grand Lodge was then called ii'om labor, until 7: 30 o'clock this evening.

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WEDNESDAY-EVENING SESSION. ST. LOUIS, 1\1:0., October 14, 1885. EXE~IPLIFICATION.

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 7: 30 o'clock, by Right Worshipful Bro. Jas. W. Boyd, Deputy Grand Master, with the following Grand Officers: GEO. R. HUNT WM. l\L WILLIAMS H. MAYO SIMON SUSs STEPHEN CHAPMAN JOHN OWEN

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RENTOR JUNIOR GRAND SENIOR JUNIOR GRAND

GRAND WARDEN. GRAND WARDEN. SECRETARY. GRAND DEACON". GRAND DEACON. TYLER.

'fhe Grand Lecturer, Bro. Allan :McDowell, then proceeded to Exemplify the Work of the 'fhird Degree, after which the Grand Lodge was called from labor until 9 :30 o'clock to-morrow morning.

THURSDAY-MORNING SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 15, 1885. 路The Grand Lodge was called to labor, pursuant to order, at M., by Right Worshipful Bro. James W. Boyd, Deputy Grand Master. Grand Officers in their stations. Prayer was offered by Rev. Bro. IJ. R. Downing.

U :30 o'clock A.

'fhe proceedings of yesterday's session were read and approved. On motion, Most Worshipful Bro. Samuel H. Saunders was added to the committee on the Clarksville Lodge case. RECONSIDERED.

On motion of Past Grand Master, Bro. Lee A. Hall, the vote by which the Report on Jurisprudence was adopted yesG. L.. PRo.-5.

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terday, was reconsidered, and, by a further motion, the report was recommitted. NOTE.-The Grand Secretary deems it his dut)' to record the fact that, after the abovementioned report was recommitted, nothing more was done with it, and hence its non-appearance in these Proceedings.

WAYS AND MEANS.

The Committee on 'Vays and Means, through its chairman, Bro. B. H. Ingram, presented a report, which was adopted, and subsequently furnished a snpplemental report, which was approved. Both are here incorporated, and are as follows: To the

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Worshipful Grand Lodge of 1tIissouri, A. P. and A. jr.:

Your Committee on Ways and Means would beg leave to present the following Report: In reference to the petition for remission of Grand Lodge dues, referred to )'our comm ittee, we recommend as follows: . In the case of Western Star Lodge, No. 15, at Emporia, Daviess County, we recommend that the petition be not granted. In the case of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, at Shelbyville, Shelby County, we recommend that the petition be not granted. In the case of Weston Lodge, No. 53, at Weston, Platte County, we recommend that the petition be not granted. In the casc of Summit Lodge, No. 26:~, at Lee's Summit, ,Jackson County, we recommend that the Grand Lodge authorize the Grand Secretary to loan said Lodge such paraphernalia as may now be in his custody, for a term of two years, and that that part of this petition relating to the remission of dues, be not granted. Your committee find the ayailable cash balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer to be about $11,000. We recommend the following appropriations:

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Salary of Grand Secretary Chairman Committee on Foreign Correspondence..... Salary of Grand Treasurer........... Printing and Stationery......

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Grand Lecturer Expenses of Grand Lecturer Grand Master's Expenses for Expenses of Special Deputies...... Pay-Roll hereto attached............. 'fotal Appropriations

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]3. H. INGRAM, W. H. FOX,

H. T. Sl\UTH, WM. G. HOBBS, SOL. E. WAGGONER, Committee.

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PAY-ROLL-PAST GRAND MASTERS. Past Grand Master S. W. B. Carnegy, 180 miles,3 da)'S' Samuel H. Saunders, 175 miles, 3 days...................................... James E. Cadle, 3 days.............. Noah M. Givan, 2,">4 miles, 3 days..... Joseph S. Browne, 350 miles. 3 days......... R. E. Anderson, 135 miles, 3 days..... John H. Turner, 216 miles, 3 days... A. M. Dockery. 251 miles, 3 days........................ C. C. Woods, 280 miles,3 days................................................... Thos. K Garrett, :1 days... Wm. R. Stubblefield, 3 days........... Lee A. Hall, 3 days.......................... Xenophon Ryland, 244 miles, 3 days.......................

$18 00 17 75 9 00 21 70 26 50 15 75 19 80 21:')5 23 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 18 20

$218 25 NOTE.-The above amounts were paid and duly receipted for.-GRAND SECRETARY. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT-WAYS AND MEANS. Your committee would recommend that the Grand Master be authorized to audit the bills for actual traveling expenses of a sub-committee of the Committee on Orphans' Home. to visit Louisville, Ky., and such localities as they may deem necessary, to examine into the workings, etc., of the Orphans' Home of that State, not to exceed, however, the sum of $200, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to draw his warrant for the payment of the same. n. H. INGRAM,

For the entire Committee.

BY·L..l.WS.

'fhe following report froll the Committee on By-Laws was approved: To the Jfost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Mis.50uri, A. F. and A. M.: Your Committee on By-Law~ would respectfully submit the following report: We have examined the By-Laws of the following Lodges, and find them in accordance with the Code recommended by this Grand Lodge. to wit: Ritehey Lodge, U. D.; Cunningham Lodge, No. 525; Higbee Lodge, U. D.; Agency Lodge, No. 10; Jericho Lodge, No. 340; Mountain Grove Lodge, U. D.; Union Star Lodge, U. D.; Lane's Prairie Lodge, U. D. Respectfully submitted, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD, W. T. BIGBEE, R. E. COWAN, J. N. POLLARD, J. J. DILLINGER,

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'fhe Committee on Masonic Home, through its chairman, Bro. C. C. Woods, presented a report, which was adopted, and is as follows: To

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Most Worshipjttl Grand Lodge oj .mssoul'i. A. F. and A. M. :

Your Committee on Industrial Masonic Home, respectfully report that they have effected a permanent organization by the election of M. W. Bro. C. C. Woods, Chairman; M. W. Bro. R. F. Stevenson, Vice-Chairman, and W. Bro. L. C, Krauthoff, Secretary thereof. Upon a full consideration of the matters submitted to them, your committee conclude that in view of the importance of the project, a most careful examination of the same should be practically made, so that it may be thoroughly understood and intelligently acted upon. We recommend that this committee bc empowered to make a thorough examination of the question; to visit similar institutions in other jurisdictions; to ascertain what propositions can be receivecl; to investigate the merits of the several offers so made; to see what, if any, change in the act of incorporation of this Grand Lodge will be required to permit this undertaking, and generally, to gather all other information that may be of interest in the premises. Your committee believe that, when all the information has been gathered, it should be submitted to the subordinate Lodges and the Craft of the State,together with an exhibit of the funds subject to be resorted to as resources for the undertaking, to the end that, when a definite report and recommendation is presented by your committee, all the details of the matter will be fully understood. Your committee believe that the matter is one of importance and merit, and worthy of the careful consideration of the Craft, and believe that the cour~e recommended will best tend to present the same in an intelligent manner. . Fraternally SUbmitted, C. C. WOODS, Chainnanjol' the Committee.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

At 10 o'clock the order of the day was called, which was the Annual Election. 'fhe Grand Master, l\'lost Worshipful Bro. Stevenson, took the chair, and appointed as tellers: Bros. Geo. E. Walker and L. C. Krauthoff. The election resulted as follows: GRAND OFFICERS. JAMES W. BOYD GEO. R. HUNT.. WM. M. WILLIAMS JAMES P. WOOD SAMUEL M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL

GRAND MASTER. DEPUTY GRAND :M:ASTER. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRETARY.

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CLARKSVILLE LODGE.

The special committee appointed to consider the case of Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, submitted a report, which was discussed, and adopted by a vote of 147 to 73. It is as follows: To the )fost Worshipful Grand Lodge of l/f-issourt, A. F. and A. l/f.:

The Special Committee to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address, found Oil page 32, of said Address, calling attention to thc action of Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, in issuing a certain circular letter, which the Grand Master characterizes as ,. very unmasonic," have had the same, and said circular letter (which is herewith returned to the Grand Lodge), under careful consideration. and beg to submit this report: It seems that a question arose between Clarksville Lodge and the St. Louis Board of Relief as to the liability of the Lodge to pay certain expenses incurred by said Board in caring for a member of said Lodge, by the name of Anton Rirt.

This question came before the Grand Lodge at the Session of 188i, upon the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, in which report the committee uses the following langua~e in regard thereto: " But it seems to us that in this case, they (referring to Clarksville Lodge, No. 17,) are in duty bound to reimburse the St. Louis Board of Relief for aid furnished their member, and, under the circumstances, the financial condition of Bro. Hirt could not come before the Board of Relief." This report was adopted by the Grand Lodge, no one objecting, so far as the journal of Proceedings show. Afterwl1rds, and during the recess of the Grand Lodge, as we gather from the papers and statements submitted, Clarksville Lodge appointed a committee to confer with the Grand Master, and induce him, if possible, to secure them a rehearing of the matter before the Grand Lodge, which he declined to do, and advised them to pay the claim at once, and look to the estate of their Bro. Rirt for reimbursement. The Lodge did pay the claim, but smarting under, what we suppose it considered a wrong, it lost its temper, forgot its prudence and the respect due from it to the Grand Lodge and to the Grand Master, and issued the circular letter complained of, in which they speak of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Master in language very properly characterized by the Grand Master, in that portion of his Address referred to, as "very unmasonic," and, as we think, language deservin~ the prompt and decided disapproval of this Grand Lodge. . To have issued a circular at all, under the circumstances, commenting upon or criticising same in respectful terms, the action of the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master, would have been, in the opinion of your committee, highly objectionable and improper. If Clarksville Lodge had a grievance against this Grand Lodge or its Grand Master, here, on the floor of this Grand Lodge, was the only proper place to se~k its remedy. Any respectful mem<;>rial or presentation of its grievance would, as the Lodge must have known, received the prompt and equally respectful attention of this Grand Lodge. This is the only body which could have afforded any relief, and a resort to the iSSUing of a circular letter, couched in language unmasonic, as well as disrespectful to this Grand Lodge and its Grand Master, cannot be too severely condemned.

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The authority of the Grand Lodge must be upheld, discipline must be maintained and obedience enforced. Your committee, in order to prevent a recurrence of this kind, have come to the following resolution, and recommend its adoption: Resolved, That hereafter no subordinate Lodge in this jurisdiction shall issue a circular letter to its sister subordinates, or to the public, until it has presented the same to the Grand Master or the errand Lodge, and obtained his or its approval thereof.

R. E. COWAN, H. L. GAINES, SA M. H. SAUNDERS, CmnmiJ1r.e.

LODGES U. D.

The Committee on Lodges under Dispensation, through its chairman, Bro. 'Vm. H. l\layo, presented the following report, which was adopted: '1'0 the Most WOl',<hipftu Grand Lodge of lIfissol1ri, A. P. and A. M.:

Your Committee on Lodges under Dispensation would report that we have carefully examined the Records of the following Lodges under Dispensation, find recommend that Charters be granted the same: union Star Lodge, Union Star, DeKalb Count)'. Mountain Grove Lodge, Mountain Grove, Wright County. Everton Lodge, Everton, Dade County. Wayne Lodge, Piedmont, Wayne County. Higbee Lodge, Higbee, Randolph County. Conway Lodge, Conway, Laclede County. Niangua Lodge, Niangua, Webster County. Ritchey Lodge, Ritchey, Newton County. Lane's Prairie, Bloomington, Maries County, Vichey Post-office. A petition has been considered by your committee, to form a Lodge at Bogard, Carroll County. We recommend that the papers be referred to the incoming Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, WM. H. MAYO, J. W. FARRIS,

C. A. HIBBARD, L. F. WOOD, STEPHEN CHAPMAN, H. G. BUCKINGHA:'Ii, Committee.

The Grand Lodge was then called from labor until 2: 30 o'clock this afternoon.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri. THURSDAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 15, 1885.

'fhe Grand Lodge resumed labor at 2: 30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to order. l\Iost Worshipful Bro. Stevenson, Grand l\Iaster, present and presiding. Grand Officers at their stations.

Bro. Fred. W. Mott, chairman of the Committee on Accounts, presented a report, which was adopted, and is as follows: ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 15, 1885. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A .. P. and A. M.: Your Committee on Acccounts respectfully report that we have carefully examined all the returns of subordinate Lodges up to October, 1885, as well as the books of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and find as follows, viz:

Balance Cash on hand at close of tbe last session of tbe Grand Lodge, 1884 .. $16,44404 Received by Grand Treasurer from the Grand Secretary $12,932 00 Interest matured July 1, 1885, on amount invested in Cole and Henry County bonds ~ $13,322 00

Total receipts........... Disbursed as per autborized warrants, including a warrant for the sum of $8,315.61, invested in, and paid for County bonds and accrued interest to date of purcbase .. Leaving acltwl CW3h on band .

$13,322 00 $29,766 04

18,961 38 _~10,804

The bonds are eigbt, of $1,000 each, amounting to $8,000, and bearing interest at the rate of six (6) per cent. per annum. In addition to the above, your committee would report that thirty-one Lodges have made returns to the Grand Secretary, but without remitting the dues, amounting to .........:.......................................................... $798 50 And twenty-one Lodges have made no returns thus far; tbe dues from which will approximate ~ ~faking a total of : ~1,598 50 The books of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer are correct, and the accounts are kept in a systematic manner, so that any member of the Grand Lodge can, by inspection, easily comprehend our financial condition. Respectfully and fraternally SUbmitted, F. W. MOTT, 1\1. COOKE, F. E. BYBEE, E. W. JOY, J AS. A. GORDON, Committee.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S RECOJIUENDATIONS.

'fhe committee appointed to ~onsider the Recommendations contained in the Grand Secretary's Report, submitted a report through the chairman, Bro. Lee A. Hall. and the s~mc was adopted: ST LoUIS, Mo., October 15, 1885. To the

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Your committee to whom wa.,; referred the recommendations of the Grand Secretary, in regard to close of liscal year of Lodges, and procuring books and having transcribed the names of all the Lodges and members in this jurisdiction, so as to have a complete' record thereof in the archives of the Grand Lodge, beg leave respectfully to recommend, First-That the fiscal year of the Lodges close on the 31st day of July, lIlstead of the 31stof August as now, and that Lodges, at their first meeting in August, complete their annual report, and immediately forward same, with their annual dues, to the Grand Secretary. Second-That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereby authorized and directed to procure suitable books for the purpose of making a complete tabulated record of 'all the members of this Grand Jurisdiction, and that he be authori7.ed to procure such clerical assistance as may be necessary to transcribe the returns up to the present year, and to draw a warrant on the Grand Trea.'lurer to pay the necessary expenses incurred therefor.

All of which is respectfully SUbmitted.

LEE A. HALL, JOHN R. PARSON, P. GODFREY, JACOB P. THO:\fAS, GEO. E. WALKER, CommiJ.tte.

CHARTERED LODGES.

Bro. Henry TJ. Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, presented the following report, which was adopted: To the l.fo.st Worshipful Grand Lodge of J[i.~sonri, A. F. and A. M. .'

Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report that they have examined all the Returns of Chartered Lodges, and find, as follows: Of the 521 living Lodges, 500 have reported, and 21 have fll.iled to make Returns. Of the Lodges reporting, the following were found correct: Nos. I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2i, 32, 36, 3i, 38, 40, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58,60,61,64, 6i, 68, 74, 75, 78, 79, 81, 83, 85, 96, 9i, 103, 106, 110, 111, 114,117, 118,119,121,12:1,12.5,126,128,129,131,138,139,141, 143, 144, 145, 147, Iii1, 153,

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15;), 160, 162, 163, 164, 106, 167, 168, 170, 172, In, 174, 178, 180, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189, 195,

196, 198, 229,231, 268, 274, 306, S09, 360, 362, 403,404, 448, 451, 490, 493,

199, 200, 202, 203, 205, 207, 208, 210, 212, 216, 217, 218, 232,233,235,236,238,239,242,243,245,246,249,250, 276, 277, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 286, 287, 291, 298, 295, 311, 315, 318, 319, 321, 322, 323,324, 326, 327, 336, 338, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 376, 377, 380, 381, 384, 407,409,410,412,415,420,421,424,427,429,430,431, 454, 455, 457, 458, 460, 461, 462, 464, 472, 473, 475, 476, 494, 496, 497, 499, 501, 502, 503, 504, 508, 509, 512, 513,

221, 251, 298, 339, 387, 439, 477, 515,

222, 257, 299, 341, 388, 441, 479, 516,

223, 224, 227, 228, 261, 262,263,267, 300, 301, 304, 305, 345, 350, 355, 357, 396, 397, 400, 401, 443, 445, 446, 447, 481, 485, 488, 489, 519, 520, 522, 52.3.

Total correct, 249. The following were found to be incorrect: Nos. 6,7, S, 11, 12, 17, 26,30,31,33,34,35,39,41,43,45,46,47,48,49, 50, 54, 57,59,62,63,65,66,69,70, 71, 72, 73, 76, 77, 80, 82, 84, 86, 87, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 98, 99, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 112, 113, 115, 116, 120, 122, 127, 130, 132, 133, 134, 136, 140, 148, 149, 150, 152, 11'>4, 156, 159, 161, 165, 169, 171, 175, 176, 177, 179, 181, 182, 183, 185, 191, 192, 193, 194, 197, 201, 206, 209, 211, 213, 214, 215, 219, 220, 225,226, 230, 234, 237, 241, 247, 248, 252, 253, 254, 2,')5, 256, 259, 260, 264, 265, 266, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 278, 28::>, 288, 289, 592, 294, 296, 297, 303, 307, 308, 310, 312, 313, 314, 316, 317, 320, 325, 328, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 340, 342, 344, 346, 347, 348, 351, 352, 353, 354, 356, 358, 359, 3li3, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 378, 379, 382, 383, 386, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 39,1, 398, 399, 406, 408, 411, 413, 414, 416, 417, 418, 419, 422, 423, 425, 428, 432,433, 434, 430, 436, '137, 440,444, 449,450,453,456,459,463,465, 461i, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 474, 478, 480, 482, 484, 486, 487, 491, 492, 495, 498, 505, 506, 507, 510, 511, 514, 517, 518, 521, 524, 525.

55, 100, 142, 190, 240, 284, 329, 361, 402, 438, 483,

Total incorrect,. 247. The Lodges not reporting are as follows: Nos. 44, SB, 95, 101, 137, 157, 201, 244, 258, 275, 290, 302, 33i, 343, 349, 385, 391, 442, 452, 500.

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It would be impossible for your committee to classify and report the kinds of errors we find in the incorrect returns, nor Cll.n we understand why in so simple a matter so many errors are committed. If Secretaries of Lodges would read their blanks carcfully before fiiling them out, it does not seem that any errors need be made if the Records of the Lodge have been properly kept.

The return blanks contain full directions for every entry to be made, and need not be misunderstood. In filling out the Recapitulation on the back, many errors are committed, and your committee are of the opinion that a different form of blank should be prepared. We therefore recommend that the accompanying form be adopted for the recapitulation, on all blanks hereafter printed. By its use, much of the confusion, which now prevails, would be avoided. Rc.<;pectfully submitted, H. L. ROGERS, JAMES G. YOUNG, BEN. T. HARDIN, JOHN W..BOlJLWAHE, JNO. MICHEL, T. P. BERRY, FRANK E. BRUTON, J. S. AMBROSE, Committee.

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To tlte Most W01'shipf71l Grand Lodge of .~fissouri) A. F. and A. ],1.:

BRETHREN-Your Committee on Chartered Lodges, to whom was referred the petition of members of the late McGee Lodge, No. 146, for the restoration of their Charter, which was arrested by order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, beg leave to report that they' have carefully considered the matter referred to them, and respectfully recommend that the Charter of the said McGee Lodge, No. 146, be restored, with the condition that immediately after the Charter is restored, the Lodge shall make its return to the Grand Secretary, accompanied by the Grand' Lodge dues as provided by law. In making this recommendation, your committee took into consideration the following facts, as stated by the District Deputy, Right'Worshipful Bro. John J. Dillinger: It is true that the Lodge did not meet for some months prior to the arrest of their Charter, for the reason that they were virtually turned out of doors and could not meet, there being no hall or other suitable place of meeting.

We are also informed that these Brethren have since erected a Hall which they own, and have paid for; that they have resources in addition, which will place them in good financial condition if again set to work, and that they have, or had at the time of the arrest of their Charter, thirty-three members in good standing. For the reasons stated, we make the above recommendation. Respectfully submitted, H. L. ROGERS, JAMES G. YOuNG, .lNO. MICHEL, JOHN W. BOULWARE, BEN. T. HARDIN, T. P. BERRY, FRANK E. BRUTON, J. S. AMBROSE, Committee.

GRA.ND LECTlJRER.

Right vVorsbipful Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, presented his report, which was ordered printed in the journal: ST. LOUIS, Mo., October, 1885. To the ],[ost lVorshipf1tl Grand Lodge of lIfissow'i, A. F. and A. M.:

Herewith I present my Annual Report as Grand Lecturer: During the past year State Lodges of Instruction were held at the following places, the Grand 1\faster presiding, viz: Cameron, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Maryville, Clinton and Pleasant Hill. At CAMERON thirty !;Qdges were represented, the attendance was good, and the meeting is believed to have been very profitable to the I;Qdges in that portion of the State.

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At the time of the meeting at HAN:-<IRAL a furious snow storm was prevailing, which interfered with railroad traveling, and the attendance, consequently, was small. '1'he meeting was, however, a very interesting one, and .much appreciated by those who attended. At JEFFERSON CITY, also, a violent snow storm prevailed, with intensely cold weather, notwithstanding which, thirty-seven Lodges were represented, with a full.attendance for four days and nights. Great interest was shown by the Brethren, and it is believed much good was accomplished. At the meeting at MARYVll,LE twent)'-one Lodges were represented, and an unmm路 ally interesting meeting was held. At CLINTON and PLEASANT HILL the meetings were fairly but -not largely attended, and at both, much zeal was manifested by the Brethren. I have also held various Lodges of Instruction throughout the State, and while the attendance has not usually been large, the zeal and interest of those attending, has been all that could be asked. I have also visited a large number of individual Lodges, and from personal observation, reports of Deputies, and other reliable information, can state that the work in Missouri has never been in a more satisfactory condition than it is at this time. There has not been as much work done during the year as in some years p~t, but what work has been done, has, as a rule, been well done, and on good material. The following is a brief abstract of Reports of District Lecturers: Right Worshipful Brother J. T. LAUGHLIN, of the First District, has visited several of his Lodges and heard from all. Some of the Lodges are doing a fair amount of work, and doing it well. Three of his Lodges are doing no work, but they meet and practise so as to be ready when suitable material makes application. The example is commended to the Lodges throughout the State for their imitation when similarly situated. The general condition of Masonry in the District is good, and the membership appear to take more interest, and are more particular as to the quality of the material they admit . than heretofore. Right Worshipful Brother A. FISHER, of the Second District, has visited a number of the Lodges in the District and instructed them in the work. He has also met many of the Masters and Deacons of the various Lodges, and has given them all the instruction that time and circumstances permitted. There has been some improvement in the work, and there is a general desire among the Craft to become more proficient. Right Worshipful Brother J AlliES P. WOOD, of the Third District, says, that from personal knowledge of most of the Lodges, and from correspondence with the Brethren of others, he can report that, as a rule, the Lodges in his District have the work of the Grand Lodge reasonably well, and are in a flourishing condition. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Philadelphia, which was well attended by the Brethren of that and adjoining Lodges. There was a very decided interest and determination on the part of the Brethren to learn the work. He commends Philadelphia Lodge, No. 502, highly. He has also visited a number of the Lodges for the purpose of giving instruction and conferring degrees. Right Worshipful Brother M. H. GARWOOD, of the Fifth District, has held one Lodge of Instruction, which was well attended. He also visited several Lodges, and reports that all the Lodges throughout the District are working in harmony and doing good work. Right Worshipful Brother Wi\I. II. CARPENTER, of the Sixth District, has visited and instructed the Lodges located at STURGEON, VANDALL\. and HALT.'WILLE, and held monthly meetings for instruction at his own Lodge at VANDA LIA. As far as his knowledge extends, the Lodges are steadily improving in the work.

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Right Worshipful Brother BEN. T. HARDIN, of the Seventh DiEtrict, reports that Masonry in his District is in good condition-over an average. The Brethren are all working harmoniously, and seem to take great interest in the work. He has visited a number of his Lodges and found them doing well. Right Worshipful Brother J. J. DILLINGER, of the Eighth District, held a Lodge of Instruction at MILAN, at which the Grand Lecturer assisted, and which all the Lodges in the DiEtrict were notified to attend. The meeting was well attended and the results were very satisfactory. In addition, he has visited several Lodges, and reports his District in a very satisfactory condition. Worshipful Brother JAS. E. DRAKE, of the Ninth District, reports that his official duties as Recorder have occupied his time so that he has been able to visit but three Lodges. So far as he has been able to learn, the Lodges in his District are in fair working路condition. Right Worshipful Brother C. S. GLASPHL, of the Tenth District, has visited and instructed Lodges at COFFEEBURG, JAMESPORT, WINSTON, SPICKARDSVILLE and TRENTON. All the Lodges visited are in splendid \vorking order. He thinks the Lodges in his District (with the exception of one, which he names) are in much better condition than they were one year ago. Brother S. H. BLACK, of the Eleventh District, has held three Lodges of Instruction, of four days each, at the following places, viz: LIBERTY, KEARNEY and MISSOURI' CITY. He has also visited the Lodges located at TUnNEY, HOLT and GREENVILLE. He found everywhere, zealous Brethren anxious to learn and willing to conform to the work of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He also devoted considerable time to private instruction of the officers of the various Lodges., , Worshipful Brother JOHN BONHA~[, of the Twelfth District, had visited or instructed all the Lodges of his District previous to his death. He. had also, with the assistance of competent Brethren, held a weekly Lodge of Instruction in the City of ST. JOSEPH. In the death of Worshipful Brother Joseph Bonham, the Grand Lodge has lost a worker whose services were invaluable to the Fraternity, and one who will long 'be remembered and mourned by the Craft, and especially by the Brethren of Northwest Missouri. Right Worshipful Brother 1. V. Mc~IILLAN, of the Thirteenth District, has been unable, on account of professional business, to visit his Lodges. He has given some private instruction to officers of Lodges. The work in his District, he thinks, is generally satisfactory, but there are a few Lodges that are hardly up to an average standard, while a number of them might be said to work almost perfectly, and will compare favorably wi th the best. The following is the report of the Worshipful Brother SmoN Suss, of the Fifteenth District: " It affords me much pleasure to report that a Masonic Lodge of Instruction was held in and for the CITY OF ST. LOUIS, at Freemasons' Hall, corner of Market and Seventh streets, every Saturday evening for three months, commencing December 15th. The attendance was very good, large, indeed, when compared with former years, and I think the good accomplished has manifested itself in the work; particularly the floor work, to which considerable attention was devoted, of the several city Lodges.

" A District Lodge of Instruction, lasting two days, was also held at DE SOTO, at which De Soto, Joachim and Shekinah Lodges were represented. Right WorshipfUl Brother Geo. E. Walker, Deputy District Grand ~Iaster, of the Sixteenth Masonic District, and a number of Brethren from his District, were in attendance and assisted materially in the exemplification of the work. The attendance, taking into consideration the season of the year, (May) was good. In connection with Right Worshipful Brother H. L. Rogers,

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District Deputy Grand Master of this District, and a number of Brethren from this cit)', the following.Lodges in the county were visited and either all, or part of the work in the several Degrees exemplified, to wit: Bridgeton, Fenton and Bonhomme. During the year, it has afforded me great pleasure to visit every Lod~e in this city and all but three in the District, and I can cheerfully testify to the efficiency of the officers in the work, while all : display anxiety to become still more proficient." Right Worshipful Brother GEO. E. WALKER, of the Sixteenth District, assisted at a joint Lodge ofInstruction, held at DE SOTO, for the benefit of portions of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Districts, at which three of his Lodges were represented. The attendance was . light, but he thinks a fair amount of work was accomplished. He also held a five days' Lodge of Instruction at FREDERICKTOWN, at which the Grand Lecturer assisted, and at which five Lodges were represented. He has also given much private instruction. So far as he can judge from personal knowledge, and other reliable information, the Lodges in his District are in fair average working condition. Right Worshipful Brother STEPHEN CHAPMAN, of the Eighteenth District, has not found it practical to visit many of his Lodges. He has given some private instruction. The Lodges in his District are so scattered that he thought it unadvisable to endeavor to hold a District ~odge ofInstruction. Right Worshipful Brother T. P. BERRY, of the Twenty-first District, has visited five of his Lodges and found the Brethren proficient in the work and alive to the interests of Maso.ury. So far as he has been able to learn the Craft in his District are in a healthy condition and do fair work. Right Worshipful Brother C. G. BROOKS, of the Twenty-second District, assisted at a State Lodge of Instruction at JEFFERSON CITY, at which a majority of his Lodges were represented. The District is in good condition. Right Worshipful Brother B.. H. INGRAM, of the Twenty-third District, assisted at a State Lodge of Instruction held at CLINTON. He ha,> also held Lodges of Instruction at WINDSOR, BUNCETON and SEDALIA, at each of which the attendance was small, owing to inclement weather and bad roads. He thinks, however, that some good was accomplished. He has, in addition visited several Lodges. So far as he has been able to observe, the Lodges in his District do fair work, and some of them do itimpressively and well. Worshipful Brother R. E. BAINBRIDGE. of the .Twenty-fifth District, says that the Lodges in KANSAS CITY are doing better work than ever before. Not only the Masters (as has been the case heretofore) but the Warden路s, are very proficient in the work, and manifest much interest. He held a weekly Lodge of Instruction in KANSAS CITY, which was fairly attended. The Lodges throughout the District are doing fair work, and in KANSAS CITY, splendid work. . Right Worshipful Brother SEYMODR 路HOYT, of the Twenty-seventh District, has not visited many of his Lodges during the past year. The Lodges are doing fair work. Some of the Lodges have a mixture of work from various jurisdictions, but are improving in this respect. Right Worshipful Brother W. W. CUSHING, of the Thirtieth District, is now languishing on a sick bed, but had, previous to his sickness, visited many of his Lodges and instructed them in the work. His District is in fair condition. Right Worshipful Brother J. W. FARRIS, of the Tenth District, has been unable, on account of ill-health, to hold any Lodge ofInstruction during the year, but, by the assistance of competent Brethren, the work has been imparted to the officers of the several Lodges. ALLAN :McDOWELL, Grand Lecturer.

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CORllESPONDENCE.

The Grand Secretary, Committee on l!""oreign Correspondence, submitted his Annual Report, whieh was ordered printed in the journal. [See Appendix.]

AMENDMENT.

The following Amendment having been read on three several days, was ordered printed: It shaH be the dnty of the Secretary of each subordinate Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction, directly after the officers of his L{)dge are installed, to notify, in writing, his District Deputy Grand Master, also the Grand Secretary, the name and post-office address of the Worshipful Master and Secretary of his Lodge for the ensuing Ma!onic year. Fraternally submitted, FORSYTH LODGE,

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MEMORIAL.

The following Memorial was presented and read: To the Afost W01'shiPful Grand Lodge of Jfissouri, A. F. and A. lIf.:

The undersigned, Worshipful Master of Montgomery City Lodge, No. 246, would represent that H. W. Bro. H. B. Pocoke, a member of said Lodge, is a confirmed paralytic and in totally destitute circumstances; that he has been assisted by said Lodge to the extent of their ability; he has been ill the City Hospital in this city since December last. The Memorial Home in this city will care for him during his life for $150.00. He has been an active working :Mason for many years, and District Deputy Grand Master of his District. His Lodge or friends are unable to raise the said amount. On behalf of his Lodge, or most earnestly and fraternally ask the :Most Worshipful Grand Lodge to appropriate said sum for the purpose of securing him a place in the Memorial Home. W. DUEY, W. M. 0]0' MONTGOMERY CrTY LODGE, No. 246.

Bro. Martin Collins moved that the sum of $150 be appropriated for the above purpose, to be paid by the Grand Secretary, when the "Memorial Home" shall furnish a guaraJ:ltee that the above proposition will be carried out.

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The following report was adopted: To the 11[ost

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Your committee appointed to confer with :M. W. Bro. C. C. 路Woods, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Quebec near this Grand Lodge, would respectfully report that we have conferred with Bro. Woods and examined the documents by him presented, and find that there are three Lodges of English Register, to wit: St. Paul Lodge, No. 374 ; St. George Lodge, No. 440, and St. Lawrence Lodge, No. G40, in the Province of Quebec, which still hold allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England; and that their continued refusal to unite with the Grand Lodge of Quebec prev~nts that ~Iasonic peace and harmony which should prevail. These Lodges existed in Quebec before the Grand Lodge of that Province was organized. The Grand Lodge of Quebec, after repeated efforts to induce said Lodges to acknowledge its sovereignty, has declared these Lodges clandestine, and has forbidden all intercourse with the members thereof. The persistence S of said Lodges in their adherence to the mother Grand Lodge is producing mischief and harm to the Fraternity throughout the Masonic world. This alone should induce these Lodges to change their allegiance. While we recognize tae right of the Grand Lodge of England to permit the existence of these Lodges in Quebec, we' think that every effort should be made, not only by that venerable Grand Body, but by all other Grand Lodges, to induce a harmonious and amicable settlement of the much discussed, but still unsettled question of Grand Lodge sovereignty, by securing their adherence to Quebec. In this ,yay we secured an amicable settlement of the same question in our late controversy with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, and we point with pride to the success which crowned our efforts in that behalf. We then held that we had the right to hold jurisdiction over the Lodges in New :'fexico, chartered by us before that Grand Lodge was organized; but we not only advised, but strongly urged those Lodges to yield adherance to the New Grand Lodge, and after much effort on our part. succeed~d in inducing them to do so. We then believed that our position was consistent with the doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty. In this position ,We were antagonized by many Grand Lodges. The question is a serious one; so serious that it is likely to result in the severing of the fraternal relations that have existed between various Grand Lodges. These consideraticlllS should be potent in inducing these Lodges to change their allegiance. No threc Lodges in the wide world should allow themselves to be the cause of such disastrous results. A stubborn persistence on their 'part for fourtecn years, in so un wise a course, would justify all Masons, everywhere, in withdrawing Masonic intercourse with them. This, we think, could be done without any reflection upon the mother Grand Lodge. We, however, think it not advisable to take such action at this time. We sincerely hope that the members of these Lodges will value Masonic peace and harmony to the Craft in general, above their own personal preferences, and will, by yielding allegiance to Quebec, restore fraternity and fellowship throughout the Masonic world. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, JOSEPH S. BROWNE, W. M. WILLIAMS, Committee.

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GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS.

The Grand Secretary was directed to have printed 2,500 copies of the Proceedings of this Session of the Grand Lodge. REPORTS OF D. D. GRAND ltIASTERS.

Ou motion of Bro. Lee A. Hall, the Grand Secretary was directed not to publish the Reports of D. D .Grand Masters. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

The following Representatives of sister Grand Lodges, being recently appointed, presented their Commissions and were formally welcomed, in their representative character, by the Most Worshipful Grand Master: ROBERT F. STEVENSON REPRESENTI1\G .TOHN D. VINCIL.................................... " H~NH.Y L. ROG~RS................................ \VM. H. MAyO........................................ CRAS. B. STARKE.................................. REUBEN BARNEy................................. VIRGINIUS O. SAUNDERS.....................

PE1\NSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA. OHIO. LOUISIANA. TF.NNESSF.E. CONNECTICUT.

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NOTE.-Five of the Brethren above, first named, are natives of the jurisdictions they represent, and all delight to honor their motherland.

Bro. Joseph S. Browne, offered the following, which was adopted:

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Resolved, That hereafter, immediately after the annual address of the Grand Master, and the address of the Grand Orator (shOUld one be presented by the latter named officer), an hour shall be set apart for addresses or reports from the accredited Representatives from sister Grand Lodges.

JOSEPH S. BROWNE.

LODGE INCORPORATION.

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cussion of said reports, a motion was made and carried to recommit the whole subject, and send the matter over to the next annual session of the Grand Lodge. Bros. R. E. Anderson and Xenophon Ryland were added to the committee.

THANKS.

The usual thanks '"ere voted to hotels and railroads which had accorded favors and courtesies to members of the Grand Lodge. HOTELS.

A report was presented by Bro. John R. Parson, Committee on Hotels, showing the rates granted to members attending the Grand Lodge. The privileges having been enjoyed, it is not necessary to print the rates here.

GRAND ORIENT OF ..... RANCE~

Bro. John D. Vincil, Committee on Foreign Correspdndence, submitted, as a special report, the following paper, which was adopted: To the "fost

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Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence would submit the following, and ask its approval: WHEREAS, The Grand Orient of France, some years since, by an official act, eliminated from the Ritual and Constitution of Freemasonry in that country, the name of God, and repudiated all allusions to Him as the Grand Architect of the Universe; and, WHEREAS, Most of the Grand Lodges of the world have proclaimed non-intercourse with the Grand Orient of France, on account of its atheistical deliYerances; and, WHEREAS,

Freemasonry, without God, is nothing; and,

We must regard all Masons and Lodges who acknowledge and accept the atheistical and unmasonic doctrines, promulgated by said Grand Orient, as unworthy of our recognition; and, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, There are Masons who hail from Lodges in that jurisdiction who disclaim and repudiate all and every sentiment of atheism enunciated by said 6rand Orient of France, and, being good men and Masons, are entitled to recognition and consideration; therefore be it

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Resolved, By the Grand Lodge of Missouri, that all Masons hailing from Lodges acknowledging allegiance to the Grand Orient of France, who may apply to visit Lodges in this jurisdiction, be required, in addition to the usual test, to solemnly declare an unfeigned belief in the one living and true God. Resolved, That unless said proposed visitor shall express his willingness to make such declaration in advance of any test presented, that his claims to examination be ignored. and, further, that he must affirm that he was made a Mason in a Lodge in said jurisdictioI; before the Grand Orient proclaimed its atheistical creed, and that the Lodge required and he assumed the obligations of Masonry in the name of God.

JOHN D. VINCIL.

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OFFICE.

Bro. Lee A. Hall offered a resolution, which was adopted, that a committee, composed of three members, be appointed to secure an office for the Grand Secretary, by or before .the expiration of the lease on the quarters at present occupied. The Grand l\faster appointed as said committee: Bros. Lee A. Hall, John R. Parson, and the Grand Secretary.

GRA.ND LODGE OF LOUISIA.NA..

Bro. Wm. H. l\fayo, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisia~a near this Grand Lodge, presented the following paper, containing resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and asked their reference to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The reference was made. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS. Resolved, That the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Louisiana, adopts and puts forth, as true enunciations of Masonic law, the following resolutions, to serve as a Code of Masonic International Grand Lodge Regulations: First-A majority of the Lodges, regularly constituted in a territory, may organize a Grand Lodge, with all the powers usually conceded to a Grand Lodge; pl'ovided, not less than three Lodges do concur therein, and all the Lodges within the'\territory have been duly notified of the intended action to form a Grand Lodge. " .

&cond-A Grand Lodge, thus legally constituted in a new territory, is sovereign over the whole of that territory, and all the Lodges therein located must yield obedience to her and receive new charters from her or be considered in insubordination and irregular. Third-The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has exercised the right, and claims that it is her duty, as well as that of every other Grand路 Lodge, as the foundation and basis of all Freemasonry, to ascertain and declare what institutions or bodies claiming to be Masonic or calling themselves Masonic, are really Masonry, and of the true body of :Masonry, or fraudulent, spurious or clandestine, and warn the Craft of Louisiana against such as are not legitimate and true, even by prohibitive edicts, if neces..<>ary.

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FouTth-Charges may be preferred to the Lodge in whose jurisdiction a Brother is sojourning, who bas violated any Masonic penal law, though he be not a member of that Lodge. Fifth-That a profane, who had applied for initiation and been rejected by a Masonic Lodge, in one Grand Lodge jurisdiction, having removed therefrom, permanently, may, after he has acquired a legal Masonic re..~idence, according to the rules of the Grand Lodge in whose jurisdiction he has permanently removed, make application for initiation to the Lodge within whose jluisdiction he is then living permanently and domiciled during not less than threeyears. Sixth-The Grand Lodge of Louisiana agrees that should a matter of contention arise between her and some sister Grand Lodge, if not soon amicabry adjusted, it will be referred, her sister Grand Lodge consenting thereto, to arbitration for final determinatidn, and without any issuance of any edicts of non-intercourse. Seventh-That no Masonic body or Brother may make or seek to enforce a claim for money against another Masonic body or Brother for expenses incurred in the performance ofa Masonic duty or Masonic relief. . Eighth-That this Grand Lodge 8et apart a page of her Proceedings annually, for the publication, as an appendix, of the laws adopted by the Grand Lodges of an international character, as a code of unive~ll\fasoniclaw for the government of the several Grand Lodges towards one another. â&#x20AC;˘Ninth-That an official copy of this report and resolutions be forwarded to each of our Grand Representatives by our Right Worshipful Grand Secretw-y, with the request that they present them officially to their Grand Lodge, at their next Grand COmmunication, and fraternally urge them to take the matter under consideration and act upon them. Tenth-That each of our Grand Representatives be, and is fraternally requested to report to our Grand Lodge, the offtcial action of their Grand Lodge thereupon.

INSTALI~ATION.

There being no further business claiming consideration and action, the Grand Master announced that the Installation of the newly elected and appointed officers would be the closing work of the session. r.rhe proceedings of this day's session were then read and approved. Most Worshipful Bro. Steven. son, Grand Master, then proceeded to install his successor and other officers, assisted by Bros. Jay L. Torrey and Trusten P. Dyer, Grand Marshals. The following are the Grand Officers for the year 1885-6. GRAND OFFICERS. JAMES W. BOYD. st. Joseph GEORGE R. HUNT, Warrensburg WM. M. WILLIAMS, Boonville JAl\IES P. WOOD, New London SAM'L M. KENNA~D, 8t. Louis JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis

GRA.ND MASTER. DEPUTY GHAND MASTER. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOH WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRA,ND SECRETARY.

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APPOINTED OFFICERS. ALLAN McDOWELL, St. Louis HENRY L. ROGERS, St. LOllis L?UIS C. KRAUTHOFF, Jefferson City REV. J. F. COOK, L.L.D., ~aGrange REv. M. M. GOODE, St. Joseph REV. H. M. BOUDE, Riehmond REV. H. G. JACKSON, D.D., Glasgow REV. STEPHEN HULL, Kansas City REV. W. n. FARR, Independence REV. H. B. DAVIS, Canton REUBEN BARNEY, ChillicofJhe GEO. E. WALKER, Bonne Tcrre JOHN W. FARRIS, Lebanon C. A. HIBBARD, Kansas City JOHN MICHEL, St. Joseph JAMES A. GORDON, ~iarshal1.. JAY L. TORREY, St. Louis REV. GEO. J. WARREN, Gallatin JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

GRAND LECTURER. GRAND SENIOR DEACON. GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND :MARSHAL. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND SWORD BEARER. GRAND .SENIOR STEWARD. GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. GRAND PlTRSUIVANT. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND TYLER.

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C HAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis. JURISPRUDENCE THOMAS E. GARRETT, St. Louis. GRIEVANCE : NOAH M. GIVAN, Harrisonville. RETURNS OF LODGES U. D W. H. MAYO, St. Louis. RETURNS OF CHARTERED LODGES LEE A. HALL, St. Louis. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis. REPORTS ON D. D. GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS C. C. WOODS, Kansas City. CHARITY R. Eo ANDERSON, Hannibal. ACCOUNTS F. W. MOTT, St. Louis. WAYS AND MEANS A. M. DOCKERY, Gallatin.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st DISTRICT-J. T. LAUGHLIN, Fairmount. A. FISHER, Newark. 2d 3d J. P. WOOD, New London. 4th H. B. BUTTS, Louisiana. 5th M. H. GARWOOD, Wellsville. 6th W1\1. H. CARPENTER, Centralia. BEN. T. HARDIN, Moberly. 7th JOHN J. DILLINGER, o wasco. 8th 9th GEO. W. DEATHERAGE, Carrollton. 10th C. S. GLASPELL, Trenton. 11th NORTON H. ANDERSON, Platte City. 12th ULRICH SCHNEIDER, St. Joseph. 13th IRA V. McMILLAN, Maryville. 14th J. B. THOMAS, Albany. 15th HENRY L. ROGERS, St. Louis. 16th GEORGE E. WALKER, Bonne Terre.

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17th DISTRICT-WM. B. WILSON, Cape Girardeau. STEPHEN CHAlHI1AN, Bloomfield. 18th A. B. MARTINDALE, Williamsville. 19th 20th J. W. MIRES, Cabool. J. G. MARTIN, Union. 21st C. G. BROOKS, Jpfferson City. 22d 23d B. H. INGRAM, Sedalia. 24th LESLIE OREAR, Marshall. 2;jth JAMES A. SHAW, Lee's Summit. ISAAC M. ABRAHAM, Harrisonville. 26th 27th SEYMOUR HOYT, Greenfield. 28th F. A. AFFLECK, Bolivar. 29th WM. G. HOBBS, Cassville. 30th W. W. CUSHING, Marionville. 31st JOHN R. FERGUSON, Springfield. 32d E. C. STEELE, Hartville. JOHN W. FARRIS, Lebanon. 33d

CLOSING.

Following the Installation, the Grand Lodge was closed in prayer being offered by l{,ev. Bro. C. C. Woods.

AMPLE FORM,

JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secl'elary.

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. IN 1886.

The Sixty-sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, commencing at 10 o'clock on the morning of the First Tuesday after the Second Monday (viz. the 12th day) in October, 1886.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 1st, 1885. To t.he 1I10st.1Vor.'Jh1:Jdul GI'and T-odge of

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I herewith submit my Annual Report on Correspondenee :

ALABAMA, ISS4. The Sixty-fourth session convened in the. new Masonic Temple, in the eity of Montgomery, December 1st, 1884, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. John H. Bankhead, Grand Master, with R. W. Bro. Daniel Sayre, Grand Secretary. Representatives from 190 Lodges were present, besides many Representatives of sister Grand LOllges, and Past Grand Officers. We make out from the list, that there are 285 Lodges in the jurisdiction of Alabama, with a路 membership of nearly 8,000. The annual income amounted to some five thousand dollars. 'rhe Grand Secretary receives,.as a salary, one thousand dollars per annum, and the Committee on Foreign Correspondence two hundred dollars. The Grand Lodge is economical, and has money sufficient to meet all liabilities. Unlike some other jurisdictions, Alabama is not encumbered with "Temple" debts and nightmares of like character. Consequentlya " Permanent Trust Fund," amounting to more than eleven thousand dollars, is on hand, bringing in a good yearly interest. AN ADDRESS

Of eight pages was presented by the Grand Master. He reviewed, briefly, the work'of the year, and deemed the labors of the past of less moment than what should be accomplished in the future. The decease of Bro. James Davidson, Grand Tyler, was chronicled in appropriate terms. The moralizings of the Grand Master were good unto edification. He complimented, justly no doubt, the Committee on Finance for the wisdom displayed in the management of Grand Lodge finances. The business part of his Address embraced a list of dispensations granted. G. L. Ap.-l.

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Five new Lodges had been instituted under dispeilsation. A number of applications had been refused where he was requested to set aside the Constitution. Bro. Bankhead respects the law and his obligation to support and maintain the same. Alabama stands like a stone wall against the encroachments of prerogative. Grand Master Bankhead closed his Address by paying an eloquent tribute to the name and worth of the late E. H. English, of Arkansas. The Address was pronounced "able and eloquent" by a committee of Past Grand Masters. A" History of Masonry in Alabama" was ordered prepared. The Brethren in Alabama are agitating the subject of a "Masonic Home and College." We of Missouri tried the" College" venture and failed. So has Arkansas. 'Ve have been resolving to try the" Home" project, but our resolves are only words, not deeds. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Annual Review was prepared by Bro. Palmer J. Pillans. It equals in merit his Report of 1883, and covers no pages. He gave Missouri a two-paged notice, making extracts from the Address of Grand Master Woods and our Report on Correspondenee. His review was largely made up of extracts from the journals examined. His conclusion contains this:

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less tendency to be suspended for non-payment of dues than heretofore. and. therefore. that the Order is finding itself 011 a firmer basis. than for some time past. Many of the societies which have distracted the minds of the profane have gOlle the way that all such ~~~~~r~~ls~~~lg~~e'a~~dthey are now resorting to the solid and substantial in lieu of the

Grand Master Bankhead and Grand Secretary Sayre were re-elected. Bro. Pillans is Committee on Correspondence.

.ll.RIZONA, 1884.' A well-arranged and neatly gotten up journal, for 1884, came to hand in three months after the close of the Third Annual Communication of this young Grand Lodge. Containing one hundred pages, the Annual furnishes a transcript of the proceedings, list路 of members by Lodges, and a Report on Foreign Correspondence. The session was held at Tucson, beginning on the 11th of November, and lasted three days. M. 'V. Bro. Alonzo Bailey, Grand Master, presided. Masonry has not advanced in this Territory, -either in numbers or Lodges, but a slight decrease in membership is recorded. Five Lodges and 350 members indicate the numerical strength of the Craft in Arizona. Grand Master

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Bailey furnished brief statement of his official doings, which covered four pages. Like his predecessor, he quit at the right time, and did not give us "sweetness long drawn out." The absence of t~ffy on his part, calls for just a little here. His Address is good. He said: The year just passed has been one of general prosperity. Peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood prevail throughout our entire jurisdiction. No notes of discord now sound throughout the entire length and breadth of the Territory. Our Brethren manifest a unanimity of feeling, with a full determination to defend the integrity and honor of our ancient and honorable Institution.

The financial status was considered good, and the Grand Secretary was commended for his economical administration of fiscal affairs. Total expenses for the year were $427, and a balance in the treasury amounted to $351. Assurances of a prosperous future were drawn from the foregoing facts. Some speeial dispensations were reported, and a few practical rulings had been made. Treating a question that had been submitted for official consideration, he said: One great fault with Masonic Lodges to-day is the lack of proper energy by investigating Committees. Many enter our MMonic Lodges with no other feelings than to promote their own selfish interests. Such members are Masons in name only, a reproach to our Order, and retard the objects for which Masonry is designed.

These" words, fitly spoken," ought to be sounded in the ears of every Committee of Investigation to which petitions are referred for initiation. A volume might be written on the above text. Long and thoughtful consideration given this subject has led us to the concfusion that the major portion of the evi~s so seriously affecting the Craft to-day have co~e in upon us through the negligence, irresponsibility, incompetence and indifference of Lodge Investigating Committees. The above is strong language.. We write from strong convictions. The subject demands heroic treatment. Grand Master Bailey treated cleverly and tersely the much-discussed and oft-mooted subject of non-affiliation. The Address was referred to a committee and subsequently passed upon by the Grand Lodge. HECOGNITION

Was accorded the G-rand Lodges of Peru, Vera Cruz and of the Federal District of Mexico. The claims of New Sonth 'Vales and South Austrailia Grand Lodges were sent over to the next term, or " continued generally," we are not sure which. A NEW GRAND MASTER

'Vas chosen, and, upon his installation, delivered an appropriate inaugural. The Grand Orator, with an unpronounceable name, delivered an Oration of some four pages. He won his spurs last year, and is Grand

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Orator for next year. W" e are opposed to the "third-term" business, but commend all the good thoughts of the second Oration, not even excepting the poetry. CORR:ÂŁSrONDENCE.

Bro. Morris Goldwater, Committee, furnished a synoptic treat, having reviewed the Proceedings of fifty Grand Lodges in as many pages. He illustrates multum in paT1JO admirably Give him space and he will come to the front as a reviewer. In reviewing Vermont he asks, "'Why is Missouri left out in the distribution of the Proceedings of 1878 and 1879? " 'Ve ask him why "charges were preferred against a Past Grand Secretary? " The answer to one explains the other question. Too much whiskey! Bro. Goldwater gave our Missouri Proceedings, for 1883, a full share of attention, quoting approvingly from the Address of Grand Master 'Woods and our Review. We hope he may have space allotted in future to spread himself, until his influence shall be felt beyond the land of the cacti, even to where fresh sunbeams shimmer along the beautiful orient. He will be heard from again. M. P. FREEMAN, Tucson, G. M. GEO. J. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, G. Sec.

ARKANSAS., ISS4:. The Forty-fifth Annual Communication was held in Little Rock, November 2.5th, 1884. M. 'V. Bro. John.T. Sumpter, Grand Master, present and presiding, and R. W. Bro. Hempstead, Grand Secretary. Representatives from 278 Lodges were present; fourteen Deputies for Districts; seven Past Grand Masters, and Representatives of thirty-one Grand Lodges were enrolled. A very large and well-printed annual reached us in fair time (three months) after the session closed. It contains the membership of that jurisdiction by Lodges. In 359 Lodges there are 10,361 members. Missouri has not published the names of her members by Lodges for a number of years. With more than five hundred Lodges, and a membership of twenty-fi ve thousand, we cannot afford such a large expense for something so useless and unnecessary. It would require at least five hundred pages beyond our ordinary journal to furnish the membership of our Missouri Lodges, at a cost of fifteen hundred dollars. 'Vhere is

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the compensation? The publication of the names benefits no one. We hope the custom may never obtain in Missouri again. The Arkansas report shows a gain of 152 in members and some financial increase. The Annual Address of Bro. Sumpter, Grand Master, covered about twenty pages, and contained much interesting matter and food for thougilt. His treatment of various topics, while quite elaborate, was practical and profitable. In scanning the list of those present when Grand Lodge opened, we missed the name of the Nestor of Arkansas Masonry, M. 'V. Bro. E. H. English. Grand Master Sumpter announced the decease of our venerated Bro. English, and paid a touchingly eloquent tribute to his memory. We never met the deceased, but have long honored him as one of the fine.st and ablest leaders of Masonic thought in this country. The Masonry of Arkansas will never produce his superior. Happy day for the Craft there, when his peer shall appear. We clip some noble utterances from the Address of Bro. Sumpter: I feel totally incompetent to pay such a tribute to the memory of ollr deceased Past Grand Master as his noble virtues, exalted character and pre-eminent services, both to the State and to Masonry deserve; and knowillg as I do that the performltllce of that duty will be entrusted to hands more competent than mine to do justice to the SUbject, I shall content myself with repeating here the address I sent out to the various subordinate Lodges of this jurisdiction, in the first official announcement of his death. In the death of our honored and dearly beloved Brother, a great light has gone out of our Masonic firmament; a chief pillar lies in the temple prostratealld broken. He stood like a father in Masonry among us; his rich mind was the 'fount and unfailing source of knowledge, not only in our circles, but in the wider fields of American Masonry. In all the relations of life-as jurist, lawyer, husband, father, brother, friend-he wore the white flower of a blameless life; and now, full of honors and of years. he has gone down to sleep the sleep of the jmt. in that immortality which comes to the righteolls with the coming of the Perfect Li~ht. As feelingly expressed by a Brother in one of the many letters of condolence I have received from the bereaved friends and companions of deceased ... his death will be deplored in every part of the Unioll, as his name is familiar in its most remote and obscure sections. but the warmest and most sincere tributes to his memory will come up from the hillsides and valleys of his own loved State."

'Ve tender our Arkansas Brethren the condolence of Missouri Masons, many of whom knew and revered the deceased. Our feelings find full expression in the heart-cry of old,"Thejathers! where are they? And the prophets! do they live forever? "

As the names of such Brethren as Howry and English disappear from the roll of the living, we feel that the Craft is bereaved and the world is poorer. "One by one they pass away-the Brothers of our adoption, the Companions of our choice." Surely" something has gone out of our lives that can never be here again," and we feel that the world diminishes, while" the hope to be reunited with friends who are gone, grows more and more." Bro. English had taken a trip to the mountains of North Carolina for rest and health, and died in that salubrious region. His remains were conveyed to Little Rock and buried there.路 'Ve appropiate the following from the Memmorial Tablet found in the journal before us, and express our appreciation of its fitness:

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IN MEMORY OF

BROTHER ELBERT HARTWELL ENGLISH, Born March 6th, 1816, in Madison County, Alabama. Departed this' life at Asheville, North Carolina, September 1st, 1884, in the sixty-ninth year of his a~e. For tefl years Grand Master of tl10 Grand Lodge, and in other years high in her most important offices, he was the pride and glory of Masonry in Arkansas. " Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."

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ACTS

Were reported by Grand Master .Sumpter, covering the usual ground occupied by one in his station. Seven Dispensations were granted for the formation of new Lodges. He" visited but few Lodges," owing to the" demands of private interests and domestic cares," We appropriate the following as being eminently practical and suited to localities outside of Arkansas: /

While the condition of Masonry in Arkansas is, on the whole, prosperous and flourishing, there are many exceptions in individual cases. and especially is this true in regard to those Lodges that are in arrea.rs in their dues to the Grand Lodge. There is no better evidence of the decay and worthlessness of a Lodge than to be delinquent in its dues to the Grand Lodge. When the members of a Lod~e give so little attention to the business concerns of their Lodge, and exhibit so little prIde and concern for its honorable standing in the Grand Lodge as to withhold the pittallce they arc required to annually contribute for its support, it is a strong and convincing evidence that the Lodge is in a very sickly and decaying condition. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS

Were granted by the Grand Master to" advance applicants for degrees out of regular time." This is prerogative versus law. vVe had hoped better things of our friend and Brother Sumpter. We will have to condone this disregard of the written law, as he only dispensed with the" regular time," and" not with the necessary and requisite preparations and qualijications." One question must be propounded here. Is it not contrary to your written law to "advance applicants for the degrees out of the regular tinw.tt " If we were to start out on the prerogative line, we would take a through ticket, and disregard the entire law governing the " requisite preparations and qualifications," DECISIONS.

Eighteen Decisions were reported by the Grand Master and passed upon by the proper Committee. In the review of the rulings of Grand Master Sumpter, we miss the strong mental grip of Bro. English, former Chairman of the Committee: His trenchant thought is needed in the formulation of the Report, However, with such a Committee as reported upon the rulings of the Grand Master, there should be no uneasi-

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ness concerning the jurisprudence of our Arkansas Brethren. Four Past Grand Masters ought to understand the law of their own jurisdiction. The rulings of Bro. Sumpter, added to the 736 Decisions and Edicts, will give the Brethren about 750 chances to be "right and go ahead," provided they are not misled by the Decisions and Edicts, so numerous as to confuse. Nearly 800 " Decisions" and" Edicts," besides the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, ought to satisfy all demands for law in that jurisdiction for the next fifty years. "\Vhat'can future Grand Masters find to pass upon not already settled. The Grand Master presented various matters of local interest which were duly considered. His administration placed him well up in the ranks of an able and efficient corps of predecessors. GRAND SECRETARY HEMPSTEAD,

Like other valuable things, improves with time, and furnishes the Craft with a first-class Annual. The Grand Master recommended and the Grand Lodge granted an increase of salary. Bro. Hempstead now receives one tbousand dollars per annum. He deserves it because he earns it. The work done is out of proportion to that sum. The business of the session was ably conducted and finally brought to a close on the evening of the second day. No general Report on Foreign Correspondence, owing to a custom of having biennial reviews. OBITUARY.

We came very near overlooking an announcement found in the last part of the journal-the death of the Grand Senior Warden. He was installed on the 26th of November, and died February 27th followingjust t!ll'ee months after entering upon his official work for the year. The Grand Secretary having received the sad intelligence just as he was finishing his journal, placed among its final pages a statement to the effect that death had claimed their Grand Senior 'Varden R. W. BRO. W. H. HOWES.

'Ve cull from his tribute this: Thus another of our most valued ones has been snatched from us; another of the well-familiar faces is missed in our midst. For a long series of years Bro. Howes has not failed to be with us at each annual assembling of our Grand Lodge; and there his clear sense and sound judgment was always exerted for the best, and was respected and felt in every sphere. He was a " potent voice in Parliament," whose counsels had weight, and whose views carried correctness with them. As an officer of this Grand Lodge he filled many high and important offices, and alwars with distinguished abilitr. Grand Junior Warden, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Orator and for mallY years Chairman of the FlIIanee Committee, and in other stations, he tilled the duties of each and all to the full measure and well.

WM. HENRY HARRISON CLAYTON, Fort Smith, G. M. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock, G. Sec.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1884. The Journal of Proceedings now under consideration contains a record of the doings of the Thirteenth Annual Communication. This Annual is of the usual size and make-up, being creditable every way. But why a pamphlet of one hundred pages cannot reach this office in less than four months is a puzzle. Owing to the delay of some Grand Lodges, whose meetings are held in June, we are unable to review their work for more than a year after close of sessions. \Ve hope every year that a spirit of promptness may overtake these tardy ones, causing them to furnish us their June transactions for our October Review. As they fail to do so their journals cannot be noticed until our next Report. This we find to be true of the smaller jurisdictions, while the larger ones, who~e meetings are held in June, such as New York, Iowa, Maine and others, are always very prompt. The Thirteenth Session was held in Nanaimo, June 21st. M. W. Bro. Edgar Crow Baker, Grand Master; R. W. Bro. Alex. R. Milne, Grand Secretary.. We infer from the minutes that the representation was light, owing principally to the fact that the Grand Lodge met in an inaccessible or out of the way place. The Grand Secretary's Report shows six Lodges, 301 members, and $462.75 cash receipts for the year. The increase of membership was only eight. The Address of Bro. Edgar Crow Baker, Grand Master, was of extraordinary length-twenty-seven pages. Bro. Crow, was Grand Secretary for a nnmber of years before his election as Grand Master. This explains the length of his Address to the Grand Lodge. He was continued in office, but we fear, from the number and variety of subjects treated in the Address, there will be such paucity of material for his next paper that he will find it difficult to duplicate the present one. The late Grand Secretary, Bro. Milne, was lifted out of his position and assigned to the station of Grand Junior Warden. Thus another good Grand Secretary has been spoiled. A superior business man once entered the ministry. His wife dryly remarked, "In my judgment, the church has spoiled a very good business man and made a very poor preacher." In some of our sister jurisdictions the road to the Grand ]~ast is by way of the Grand Secretary's office. \Ve take no exception to the custom, but we do regret to see so many valuable Grand Secretaries taken from their places. Does it evidence a scarcity of material for Grand Masters? Better establish a" training school" for Grand Masters, and leave the Grand Secretary in statu quo. RECOGNIZED.

The Grand' Lodge of Victoria was formally recognized. The Address of Grand Master Baker, Decisions and all, was approved by the" Board

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of General Purposes." The "Board" pronounced it a "very able (though somewhat lengthy) paper." To which we can bear testimony. The" Board" reported "peace and harmony existing throughout the jurisdiction." The Grand Lodge was congratulated upon a recent visit of Bro. Albert Pike to that jurisdiction. His Lecture on" Symbolism" was considered a rare treat not often enjoyed. The Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, who were in attendance, presented written reports, which were ordered printed. No Report on Correspondence. A new Grand Secretary was chosen-Bro. Edward C. Neufelder, of Victoria. Grand Master Baker was re-elected.

CALIJ<'ORNIA, 1884. The Thirty-fifth Annual Commnnication began its labors at the Masonic Temple in San Fnincisco, October 14th, 1884. At the same time, we 'of Missouri heard the gavel fall in the Grand East and entered upon the work of our Sixty-fourth Session. M. \V'. Bro. Jonathan Doan Hines, Grand Master, presided; R. \V. Bro. Abell, the veteran Grand Secretary of American Grand Lodges, was present, assisted by Bro. George T. Grimes, Depnty. We are informed by the Record that, in addition to Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, and a large number of Past Masters, there were present the Representatives of 195 Lodges. There are 222 Lodges O~l the roll, with a membership of 14,016. Six new I~odges had been institut.ed during the year. No marked increase in membership appears. The Grand Master, Bro. Hines, made his debut 'as a presiding officer and writer (of an Address) in a very creditable and business-like manner. California has been singularly fortunate in the selection of Grand Masters. Bro. Hines evidenced aptitude and ability. These are shown in the thoroughly business paper he furnished, which gives him rank among his able predecessors, such as Taylor, Brown and others. \V'e clip the following statements: From personal examination and observation, as well as from official and private reports, it IS cheering to be able to chronicle the fact that, throughout this Grand Jurisrlictioll, Masonic teachings are better' observed, charity is ~rowing warmer, brotherly regard more fervent, and the Fraternity steadily advancing 111 Masonic knowledge and improving in social intercourse. Of course, individual instances are not wanting where this pleasa.nt view is not sustained, but, happil~'1 such instances are not sufficiently numerous to affect the rule. During the past year the immediate care and protection of the Omnipotent Grand Architect has been especially manifested to the Fraternity. No past or present Grand Officer has been summoned to the" undiscovered bourn," and the Craft throughout the jurisdiction has been singUlarly fM'ored with the bl~sillgS of health and hn.ppiucss.

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Many visits to the Lodges were recorded and Dispensations mentioned. Seventeen Decisions were reported. He refused permission to confer three degrees upon one candidate at the same meeting. His reason was that the Constitution did not authorize such an act. In California the Constitution is a bigger thing than prerogative. 'With Grand Master Hines the Constitution is supreme. We lift our hat to him. He ruled wisely in the other cases presented, and the proper committee approved the same. A very considerable amount of business was transacted by the Grand Lodge pertaining to local interests. Masonry in California means Charity to an extent not surpassed by any jurisdiction on the Continent. The Brethren over there bury deceased Masons, whose membership is in other jurisdictions, withont considering the question of reimbursement. The Grand Master said that reimbursement might pfobably be made by the Lodge to which the deceased belonged, "but the duty must be performed and cannot be made dependent upon any contingency." This has the true .!Ifasonic ring, to say nothing of humanity. The Committee on Jurisprudence said: "This ruling of the Grand Master commends itself as right, and it is humiliating to suppose that there is any Lodge of Masons in California that would, if it could, avoid the performance of such a duty." The Report of the Masonic Board of Relief of the city of San Francisco affords matter for thoughtful consideration. Relief was rendered in 140 instances, amounting to nearly ten thousand dollars. This relief did not include any out-lay for members of City Longes, nor for the widows and children dependent upon them. Each City Lodge takes care of its own destitute and necessitous e1aimants. All of this large sum, $9,914.80, was expended in behalf of the needy outside of the city of San Francisco, and more than twothirds of the amount ~as bestowed upon beneficiaries foreign to California. We are pleased to record the fact that the Grand Lodge increased the appropriation to the Board, giving four thousand dollars for the present year, instead of three thousand as heretofore. The action of Grand Master Hines, in sending, by telegraph, the sum of one thousand dollars to aid our suffering Brethren in the flooded districts of Ohio, was approved. Thus the angel of Masonic Charity flew, with lightning .speed, across the Continent, to the relief of human ,suffering, commissioned by our generous-hearted Brethren of California. 1Ve devoutly thank God that Masonic charity still lives, and that Masonic profession is more than a name. The Report of the venerable Grand Secret.ary, Bro. Abell, is in keeping with his former exhibits of fiscal affairs. His Annual Report embraces much that is interesting and readable. We clip one paragraph:

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For the information of those of our correspondents abroad who have mistakenly given a greater or lesser extent to his term of service, the writer states that, on the nineteenth day of May, 1855, he was appointed by-the then Grand Master to fill a vacancy cA.U!~ed by the death of the then Grand Secretary; and that he has since been continuously elected to serve in the office which he now has the honor to occupy-a period of thirty years, ending in Ma~', 1885. â&#x20AC;˘

Thirty years in o.tJice! This almost equals the average period of human life. "How old art thou?" asked a crowned head of an ancient dynasty of one of the Patriarchs. Will.Bro. Abell answer for himself? ORATION.

California has Orators as well as distinguished Grand Masters and able Committees. Bro. John H. Dickinson is the latest product of that fertile land. In an Oration of five pages he displayed more good sense than is contained in many such creations or compilations. The reason is to be found in one thing: His Address was practical. In a lanlJ whose sun-set glow gilds sturdy mountains, and floods golden streams with shimmering beauty, poetic and oratoric fires may stir the soul anon. But still we prefer the PRACTICAL in life.. The Oration of Bro. Dickinson is one that may be read with profit.

CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;˘

Bro. Wm. Henry Hill, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, furnished an exceptionally interesting Review. It covered one hundred pages, and embraced notices of more than fifty Grand Lodge journals, besides some foreign excerpts. While the notices are necessarily brief, the selections and comments were alike in good taste. Bro. Hill commends our Report for 1883, and thinks we condensed well. 'Vhat did h.e think on reading our Review for 1884 with its two hundred pages. Our condenser was not in good order last year. It is all right now, as this Report will prove. Bro. Hill gave Missouri some three pages. He said: We {the writer hereof) feel quite proud of the Missouri Fraternity. They seem to rleli~ht 111 honoring the clerical cloth, for both the Grand Master and Grand Secretary are Reverend D. D's. Any Chance for us in that section, Bro. Vinci! ? The Address of the Grand Master is long, but weli written-sometimes quite poetical in its metaphors and language, and anon as plain spoken as one could wish. As a specimen of the former we give one of the opening sentences.

We fear there is but little" chance" for Bro. Hill in this "section," so far as it applies to the" clerical cloth." That business is well monop- . ali zed, if not overdone here. However, there is hope for all sinners, because, " While the lamp holds out to burn," etc.

Of our last Report, Bro. Hill said: The Report of the Committee on Correspondence is again from the pen of Bro. JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary, and we need scarcely say that, like all its predecessors, it is able, thorough and entertaining. Bro. V. tries to use a condenser, aud so far succeeds

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that he brings his Report within a limit of one hundred and thirty-two page!'. Not a surplUS p~e in it, good Brother, and let the conden!'er ~o in the future. If the Brethren of MiSSOUrI do not appreciate and read all that you write, and willingly pay for it, then tum them over to tbat Lodge Secretary whose Report we havc alluded to. He will condense for them, and no fear of his spoiling the condenser.

He wound up his Review in these terms: Our work is again finished. We make no claim to any excellence, but we have aimed to please and instruct our Brethren in this Review of the work of Masons elsewhere. We hope that our Report will be of interest enough to receive a perusal, and thus, !'Iibmitting our Fourteenth Review, we take leave of our brother reporters, with many thanks for their kindly notices of our previous efforts..

After preparing his" Fourteenth Review" he ought not to covet "the clericalc1oth." It is too late in life for him to begin to wear the " cloth." Time and experience are necessary to success in that calling. A good committee might be spoiled to make a poor preacher. We take leave of Bro. Hill regretfully, as we note he was superseded by a new Chairman. All the elective Grand Officers were re-chosen. .

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The Twenty-ninth Annual Communication convened in Toronto, July 9th, 1884, and was presided over by the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry; H. W. Bro. J. J. Mason was Grand Secretary. Representation was large, 292 Lodges being represented out of the 350 on the roll.' There were reported as in good standing 18,911 members in said Lodges. Income for the year was over sixteen thousand dollars. Ini,tiations ] ,257, passings 1,234, raisings 1,197, joinings 360. The gain was less than one thous~nd. Four Special Communications had been held, and as many corner-stones laid by the Grand Lodge. Grand Master Spry presented an Address of sixteen pages, showing what he had done during his term. With the loyalty of a true Englishman, and the fraternity of a genuine Mason, Bro. Spry mentioned the death of a prominent English Brother, son of our gracious Queen, the duke of Albany, or Prince Leopold. He said: Our gracious Queen has the sympathy of her loving subjects everywhere, and none more sincerely deplore the departure of our royal Brother than the Masonic Fraternity. H. R. H. took an active and warm interest in Freemasonry, aiding the Masonic charities by his means as well as by his able advocacy and great influence. At the time of his death he was Provincial Grand Ma.~ter of Oxfordshire, and Past Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of England. In Royal Arch Masonry he attained to the rank of Grand Junior in the Supreme Grand Chapter, and was an honorary member or the Supreme Council 33째. It would be very becoming for the Grand Lodge to present an Address expressive of our sympathy to Her Majesty, the Queen, and to the widow of our deceased Brother. DISPENSATIONS

To form three new Lodges were granted ouring the year..

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Had been quite a feature in the administration of Grand Master Spry. Concerning these matters he wrote as follows: It is peculiarly gratifying to observe that the religious bodies as well as the loyal descendants of the early settlers of this country, who endured many trials and privations of which we know but little, hold Masonry in such high esteem that they have invited us to assist in laying the corner-stones of churches to be erected to the honor and glory of God, and the foundation-stone of a monument to be raised in commemoration of those noble men, who, in the early days of Canada's history, laid the foundation of this great Dominion, upon the principle of unswerving loyalty to the Crown and the Government of Great Britain. All true Masons are loyal to the government of the conntry under which they live, and the recognition of our Craft is an acknowledgment of the influence of Freemasonr)T for good in every community.

The following is timely and suggesti ve : During the twelve months ended 31st May last, $9,825 have been expended in benevolence by Grand Lodge, and to no better or worthier purpose could the funds be applied. Complaints have been made, however, and I think justly, of the small amount often granted to applicants who are well-known as being deserving. while large grants are , made annually to local Boards of Relief, to be expended to a considerable extent on the perambulating Mason, of whom little or nothing is known, and who in many cases is not deserving of assistance. The returns published last year in our printed Proceedings, show that there are grounds for complaint, and the time has arrived when Grand Lodge should remedy the evil complained of.

In this country we call the "perambulating Mason" boY a different name. As a rule, the "perambulating" character is a TRAMP, and the rule has very few exceptions. We are sorry to write our unpleasant experience, so destructive of eonfidence, 'but the truth should be told. Our experience has been this: Nine ont of every ten to whom we have rendered pecuniary aid,. from pure sympathy, turned out to be deceivers, scamps and frauds. Hereafter we intend to bestow our means upon those whom we know to be deserving. They are all around us, and not on march from town to town, and from Lodge to Lodge. These peripatetic gentlemen can continue to "perambulate." FINANCIAL.

The Grand l\Iaster showed that Grand Lodges are in good condition, there being over sixty thousand dollars cash on hand. Canada Masons husband their resources, and then use them for charity. DIFi"IC{JLTIES

With the Mother Grand Lodge, concerning jurisdiction, are soon to be adjusted. The Grand Master said: The difficulty with the Grand Lodge of England is in a fair way of being satisfactor'ily settled. Shortly after last Communieation of Grand Lodge, I was requested unofficially, not to issue an edict excluding Mr. George W. Hogarth. a resident of Toronto, who had been initiated into Masonry by St. George Lodge, No. 440, Montreal, and was assured that the matter would be properly considered with a view to prevent a recurrence of the action of which we justly complained. I complied with the request, as I considered it my duty to avoid, as far as possible any disagreement with another Grand Lodge. and especially with the Mother Grand Lodge of ~ngland, for which we have such great respect. Before the next meeting of Grand Lodge, I trust this unpleasant difficulty will be settled, and that in the future we shall have no reason to complain of the conduct of the English Lodges still working within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec.

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DECISIONS

Were reported, ten in number, which sound, for the most part, like utterances coming from our own Grand East. One we regard as more technical than generons. But it evidently was fashioned after the custom in that jurisdiction. The Address was referred to the Board of General Purposes, where nearly all matters were sent. Said Board presented a highly complimentary Report on the Grand Master's Address, and the same was adopted.

"T e close our review of the journal now under consideration with the firm conviction that our English Brethren are a safe, conservative, broad-minded, charitable class of the great Masonic family. None more so can be found on the globe. This applies to the Masons of England and in Canada. Masonry with them is a system of practical benevolence, and not a name; HUGH MURRAY, Hamilton, G. M. J. J. MASON, Hamilton, G. Sec.

COLORADO, ISS4. The Twenty-fourth Session held in Denver, September 16th, ]884; was presided over by M. ,V. Bro. Andrew Sagendorf, Grand Master. Representatives from some fifty Lodges were reported as present. The tabular statement shows a total membership of nearly four thousand in the fifty-two Chartered Lodges of that jurisdiction-a gain of more than five hundred. An Address of a purely bnsiness character, covering five pages, from the Grand Master, contained a statement of his official work. Concerning the condition of the Craft, he said: I congratulate yon upon the continued harmony and prosperity which have prevailed throughout onr Grand jurisdiction the past year. An abundant harvest has crowned the labors of the husbandman, and health and everything which can conspire to make a people prosperous, contented and happy have been vouchsafed to us. The Reports will show ahealthy increa~e in membership, such an increase as will indicate a careful scrutiny of the material accepted lJy the Craft.

Special Dispensations were reported and other official doings mentioned. The prerogative machine was not worked very extensively, as only two parties were allowed to receive the degrees" out of the regular time," or independent of the law. DISPENSATIONS

For the formation of five new Lodges were granted. The Masters of two Lodges were suspended during the term of Grand Master Sagendorf.

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The Grand Master of Dakota, 1\1. W. Bro. John F. Schrader, was introduced and welco1l1ed. Report of Grand Secretary Parmelee makes a good showing of the fiscal affairs of the Grand Lodge. The action of the Grand Master was approved wherein he suspended the Masters of two Lodges. The inference is easily made that said Masters had been too much exhilarated for the credit of their Lodges or the honor of the Craft. One was forgiven (having reformed), and the other was continued under suspension, his case being referred to a Commission of three Past Masters. AN ORATION

Was delivered by Grand Orator Bro. David H. Moore, which was complimented by a vote of thanks, and a request for its publication. It does not appear. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of some seventy pages was presented by M. W. Bro. R. 'V. Woodbury, "for the Committee." Bro. Wroodbury, in his exordium, gives a forecast of what he would furnish in the pages following. Here are his pointers: First-Interesting facts relating to sister jurisdictions, either as simple items of information, or from which valuable hints might be taken. Second-Expressions of opinion which relate to laws or practice as existing in Colorado. Third-8ucb arguments controverting ollr practice, or on which we have no law, as possess a general interest. I

Fourth-Opinions of the Committee upon questions of sufficient importance to jllstify their publicatiOn. The Committee has not thought it advisable to occupy space in mere ap'proval of the opinions of others; nor in quoting the many beautiful expressions which Illuminate the addresses and orations and reports with which the proceedings abound.

His Review ,,'as chiefly written and contains but few ClIllings. Our l\lisRouri journal, for 1883, commanded a larger share of his attention than was due-full three pages being accorded our Proceedings. Our oistinguished and fraternal co-worker seems a little inclined to be critical. 'Ve are rather pleased at this. There is some satisfaction in finding an able advocate defending those things which have challenged our animadversions. 'Vhen such are" set for the defense" of questionable proceedings among the Craft, we may hope for improvement. Our Bro. Woodbury thinks Missouri erred in establishing a Lodge in the city of Mexico for the use of English-speaking people, and proelaims it " a bad precedent." He thinks prudence should require a Grand Lodge to keep out of unoccupied territory nearer to some other Grand Lodge, as the nearest Grand Lodge can better j~dge of the necessities of the

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case. He notes that a charter was granted for the formation of a" Mexican Lodge," and kindly concludes "that Missouri Masonry will stand as much criticism as that of Colorado." 'Ve are thankful for his opinion. Missouri Masonry can" stand as much criticism" as any in the land. "Missouri Masonry," like" charity, suffereth long and is kindis not easily provoked-thinketh no evil." Indeed she can "sta.nd" criticism just as well as praise, and cares for neither. WOe cannot repress our humor at the mood in which Bro. Woodbury found himself when reviewing Missouri. He was in "one of his moods" evidently. He said he was "not strong in the soft answer which turneUl away wrath." 'Ye are sorry for him, and must give an admonition: " Let not your angry passions rise."

"Be angry and sin not," if possible. Bro. 'Voodbury is an able Committee and furnishes a good Report, but does not seem posted as to the occupation of unoccupied territory. He may not know that any Grand Lodge may plant Lodges in countries unoccupied by the Craft. Thus l\Iasonry has extended her domain and gone into "the regions beyond." Lodges thus established remain allegiant to the mother Grand Lodge until they form a home jurisdiction. Missou ri planted seven Lodges in the Territory of New Mexico, and was the first to recognize the Grand Lodge established there, though u"npardonably tardy in removing one of her dissenting children from a juriHdiction she had recognized as supreme. Bro. 'Voodbury may not know that the Grand Lodge of Colon-Cuba, organized three Lodges in Vera CnLz, Republic of Mexico, and that these three Lodges have established a Gr.and Lodge which has been recognized by several Grand Lodges in the world, yet such .is the case; Bro. 'Voodbury says" the Grand Lodge of Missouri issued a Charter to the Mexican Lodge." The truth of history compels us to say that our distinguished Brother is ill error, and has announced a conclusion not authorized nor sustained by the facts. " The Grand Lodge of Missouri" never "issued a Charter" to form a " Mexican Lodge." There was not a " ~1exican's" name on the list of petitioners for a Dispensation. Nor was there the name of a" Mexican" in "the Charter issued" by" the Grand Lodge of Missouri." "The Grand Lodge of Missouri issued a Charter" for the formation of a MASONIC Lodge-not" Mexican" Lodge-in the city of Mexico. The Charter was granted to English-speaking Masons, for their benefit, and to work the" York Rite." The Brother appointed Master of said new Lodge WUS, for years, a member of a Lodge in St. Louis, and dimitted therefrom to join, with others, in the Lodge at the Mexican Capital. This is the first Lodge of" York Rite" Masons established in the Republic of Mexico. Those since established at Vera Cruz, by the Grand Lodge of Cuba, work the York Rite, we presume, as that Graml Lodge is a York

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Rite body. The other bodies in the Republic of Mexico work the Scotch Rite exclusively. If the Scotch Rite people of Mexico should come to Missouri and establish their bodies and confer their degrees, or rites, we should interpose no objection, because their Order may and does exist without reference to our Rite, above the three first degrees. Bro. 'Voodbury presented five propositions for our comfort. they are;

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1. That the Grand Lodge of Missouri consider itself in the situation of one of the Grand Lodges of Mexico.

2. Some Mexican-speaking Brethren reside in St. Louis in sufficient numbers to desire a Lodge. 3. The Grand Lodge of Missouri is unwilling to charter a Lodge to work in the l\iexican tongue. 4. The Mexicans then apply to one of the Grand Lodges in Mexico, and 5. The latter having" not officially recogni7.ed" the Grand Lodge of Missouri, issues the charter.

To which we reply that the Grand Lodge of Missouri has granted Charters to Masons not speaking our English language. Our French and Gertnan Lodges are offered as evidence. They work exclusi vely in an " unknown tongue" to the writer. This one point being answered, settles the whole" five points" of our Bro. Woodbury. We hope our Brother will not suffer any further disquietude as to the invasion of Mexican territory when we inform him that the petition of our Englishspeaking Brethren, or Americans, was recommended and endorsed by the Scotch Rite body at the Capital of Mexico. And since the organization of our Lodge at the Capital, officers and members of the Scotch Rite Grand Lodge have visited and fraternized with our Brethren in Lodge assembled. The invasion of jurisdiction is in the fancy of Bro. 'Woodbury, and not in fact, because the Scottish Rite Brethren in Mexico desired and welcomed our York Rite Brethren, heartily approving the erection of a Lodge of that Rite for the benefit of such York Rite Masons as reside at the Capital, who speak the English language and can work only in that language. It is enough for us to say to Bro. Vvoodbury, in conclusion, that. if a sufficient number of "Mexicanspeaking Brethren," residing in St. Louis, should ask for permission to organize a Lodge and work in their language, the heartiness with which they would receive authority w~uld silence his criticism, provided tJ;ley are worthy and well qualified. We close our brief review of Bro. 'Voodbury's Report with assurance of fraternal respect for him personally and regard for his Grand Lodge generally. While animadverting upon o.fficial doings, we have no personal feelings prompting" a tirade against the Grand Lodge of Colorado." The bitterness complained of by Bro. Woodbury is in his own taste路 and not in the spirit of this writer. 'Wc entertain no enmity, ill will, or bitter feeling towards G. L: Ap.-2.

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any of the world-wide family of Masons. 路We have touched up sqme of the路 doings of Grand Lodges that deserved "the pen of a ready writer." 'Vhile our pen may n<!t be "ready," it is willing. The Review of Bro. Woodbury deserves sincere commendation which we cheerfully accord it. JAMES H. PEABODY, Canon City, G. M. ED. C. PARMELEE, Georgetown, G. Sec.

CONNECTICUT, lSSri. It is al ways a pleasure to review the journal of this Grand Lodge. It approaches the Centennial year of its existence and history. The Ninety-seventh Annu~l Communication was held in the city of New Haven, January 21st, 1885, with M. W. Bro. Dwight Waugh, Grand Master, in the chair, and R W. Bro. Joseph K. "Theeler, Grand Secretary.

All the Lodges (111) were represented, and the membership was路 reported about the same as the previous year, being some fifteen thousand. 'Vhile the Craft may not have advanced in that jurisdiction for some time, yet the ground is held and a former position well maintained. An Address, covering fifteen pages, was presented by Grand Maste r Waugh. It comprised a general statement of his official acts for the year. He reported a number of special Dispensations such as are common in the jurisdictions of the day. DECISIONS

Were rendered and reported, upon a few subjects. They were sound applications of Masonic law and usage. M. W. Bro. 路Waugh paid just and eloquent tributes to prominent Masons who had been called from labor. Among them we note the name of that able jurist and distingllished Brother, E. II. English, P. G. M. of Arkansas, and Past General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Bro. Wheeler, was, as formerly, full and extended, presenting in detail the condition of finances and other interests. He reported Returns received from all the Lodges and payment assured of all dues. How that Grand Lodge can pull through financially with a per capita tax of only twenty cents is more than a probler;l. It is a mystery. .

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'Vas voted and administered to the Worshipful Master of a Lodge for "exceeding his prerogativesin permitting Lodge business to be transacted at a special Communication." The Committee on Address of the Grand Master complimented hirn as" able and earnest" in the performance of his duties and entitled to the thanks of the Grand Lodge. He wa.<; duly honored by an election to serve a second term. But little of general interest appears in the Journal of Proceedings. .

CORm~SPONDENCE.

Bro. J. K. 'Wheeler, Gmnd Secretary, prepared the Report. It covered 103 pages. Last year we were foolish enough to allow our Review to reach d01.tble the size of his. We promise never to do so again, and have followed Bro. 'Wheeler's example by using a condenser and studying brevity. His Review embraced numerous and judicious selections from Proceedings examined and equally discreet comments. Missouri, for 1884, was most courteously treated, five full pages being devoted to our Proceedings. Bro. 'Wheeler quoted Grand Master Hall's treatment of the Saloon-keeping Mason and incident legislation. He then turns attention to this Committee. His treatment was just and kiIid. He said: Bro. Vincil seem!' to be ont spoken and vigorous, sometimes assuming an air of vindictiveness, that would seemingly disclose Ii. hot and testy temperament; but this is not so-or at least we think not, resulting from his animated and highly-impassioned nature; so that, when we discover any thing' that might be considered a little tart, we attribute it to his warmth. and the depth of feeling he entertains for the question under discussion. He is an earnest and zealous Mason, fosterin$ a high regard for those principles that are taught within our Fraternity, and exceeding lOathing and disgust for all that .is unmanly, unmasonic and ungodly. The saloon-keeper, the drunkard, the profane swearer, the hypocrite, the cheat, and all of like ilk, are relegated to the rubbish. With him the portals of Masonry have no doors that swing inwltrd for the swinish character. Casting pearls before swine is an experiment not to be ventured-too hazardous-one that will test the vitality and tenacity of allY Lodge, and start it on a downward career towards ruin, desolation, and final destruction. . And that is the ultimate end and Rim of everything that is swinish. It has ever been degrading in its influence and tendencies, and will continue to be. because it is devilish appealing solely to the lower strata of our imperfect humanity, reflecting no ray of sun~ light into that divine intelligence that should be the controlling element of life. They are unclean spirits, and their name is legion. Their course is downward, even as it was when they entered the herd of swine in Galilee, which ran violently down the steep bank into the sea and perished.

We beg permission to assure our distinguished Brother that we do not know what" vindictiveness" means, {rom experience.' The feeling is a stranger to the breast of this Committee. Bro. Wheeler does not know this writer well enough to appreciate how far he is removed from " a hot and testy temperament." An inclination to laugh is excited within, as we read the suspicion in Bro. 'Wheeler's mind that we are either" hot" or "testy" in disposition. And those who know us will

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repress their humor when reading his apprehension. Not mad, but earnest, Bro. Wheeler. If our earnestness is misunderstood, and construed into testiness, we will not complain, so long as we are permitted to hate vice, and defend virtue; to denounce hypocrisy and vindicate truth. Bro. Wheeler had a kind word to say in behalf of the able, yet erratic Louisiana Committee, on whose utterances we animadverted in our Report of 1883. We appreciate the goodness of Bro. Wheeler's heart and his kind intentions for an erring Brother. "It is human to err." And it is just to rebuke sin in high places. Bro. Wheeler knows that such utterances as were printed in that Report, rebuked by us, if made by a member of one of his Lodges, would call for charges, trial and punishment. And yet those reckless teachings were tacitly endorsed by a Grand Lodge by being printed in its journal, read by its mem bel'S .as an approved emanation, and never corrected. There are many things in Bro. Wheeler's Report worthy of transfer to ours, and of favorable comments, but we are bound by a vow. J'Ve will not make this a long Report. Grand Master Waugh was re-elected and Ii yes at Stamford; Bro.

J. K. Wheeler is still Grand Secretary, with headquarters at Hartford.

DELA.lVARE, ISS4. The Seventy-eighth Annual Communication was held the ]st and 2nd days of October, 1884, in the city of 路Wilmington. 'Ve have under review the journal of that session, whtch embraces some seventy-five pages. Eight months after the session of that Grand Lodge closed we received the aforesaid journal. It contains the Grand Master's Address -three pages; the Grand Secretary's Report-three pages; Reports of various kinds touching local interests. "Ve find nothing claiming special notice in the Proceedings. There are twenty-one Lodges and 1,448 members in that jurisdiction. A page embraces the Report on Correspondence, which was mainly devoted to explaining why a Report wa.s not prepared. How not to do it is clearly shown. The Grand Lodges of New South Wales and South Australia were recognized. Thos. S. Davidson is Grand Master; 'Vm. S~ Hayes was re-elected Grand Secretary, both of 'Vilmington.

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DISTRICT OF COLUJIBIA, ISS-1. Bro. Singleton, Grand Secretary, furnishes, as usual, an interesting, well-arranged Annual, which contains some two hundred pages. This is the Seventy-fourth Annual Report, and, like its predecessors, contains quite a number of Communications. They are of all sorts-none of them claiming any special consideration except the "Annual," which was held, November 12th, 1884,at Masonic Temple, 路Washington. M. "V. Bro. Myron M. Parker, Grand Master, presided. Twenty-one Lodges were represented, being all that are in that jurisdiction. The membership amounts to three thousand. THE ADDRESS

Of Bro. Clark, Grand Master, was an interesting paper and met with marked :tpproval. It treated of local interests. He opened gracefully and then proceeded to "the Evergreen Shore," noting the decease of Brethren at home and abroad. In their own jurisdiction a worthy Brother had fallen-I{. W. Bro. James Bennett Gibbs, P. D. G. Master. The Grand Master announced that "much good has resulted from our uniformity of work," and complimented the Grand Lecturers, past and present, "who have done much to perfect and raise the standard of Masonry in this jurisdiction." A number of special Dispensations had been granted, nearly all of them permitting things to be done restricted by law, and which could not he accomplished except by the intervention of "prerogative" and the suspension of existing laws. If law is so much in the way as to require so many suspensions of it in the small territory under consideration, why not abolish it entirely? As a matter of convenience we are in favor of unlimited prerogative. As to the principle involved, we are upon record and need not reproduce our views. Quite a number of official visits were reported by Bro. Clark. We believe he completed the grand rounds. His decisions were few a~ld to the point, being clear and practical. He commended the "Masonic Board of Relief" and the "Masonic Mutual Relief Association," and announced that" the finances of the Grand Lodge were in a healthy condition." This is gratifying, the more so, as we note the salary of Bro. Singleton, Grand Secretary, was increased from three to five hundred dollars, and an extra compensation of one hundred dollars was made to the Grand Lecturer. The Committee on Jurisprudence made the pleasant announcement that no papers had been presented for their action.

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The Grand Master fulminated a philipic against the Pope of Rome on account of his" Encyclical Letter." vVe fear the paper pellets of Bro. Clark may not reach Rome, ~or sting the weak old man of the Vatican. "THE SPIRIT OF MASONRY."

Under the above caption, Grand Master Clark uttered the following meritorious sentiments: ' "On what crooked hinges our checkered lives are hung." 'fossed about on the tempestuous sea of life we oftimes lose our reckoning and become wrecked in the whirlpool of adversity. The world looks with unpityin~ eye upon the ills of life. and in its administration of justice demands its "pound of flesh." Of us, as Masons, more and better things are expected. Scarcely a year passes that does not witness themisfortunes.ofsome one or more of our Brethren. '1'0 us they turn for confidence, sympathy, advIce, and encouragement. To us they stretch out their weak and trembling hands, moist with the tears of mother. wife and helpless children. appealing for aid until such time as they can again successfully grapple with life. or until the processes of the profanes shall have been determined. What shall be our course? Shall we turn our backs upon their appeals? Shall we magnify their offenses by being first to arraign them at the bar of justice. or shall we throw around them the mantle of Charity, meeting out that even justice that always results from calm, deliberate action? Let the spirit of Masonry prevail. Let us be merciful. Let ns be just.

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"INSTALLATION COlllMUNICA'l'ION,"

Held December 27th. Reports on Accounts, Library, etc., were made, when M. Bro. Noble D. LarueI', Past Grand Master, installed the officers for the ensuing year. Bro. Myron H. Clark, being re-elected, delivered a brief inaugural, and entered his second term as Grand Master. }'rom a brief personal acquaintance with him (and a pleasant one) we congratulate the Craft of the" District" upon its choice, and tender him our best wishes for another administration.

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CORRESPON DENCE.

Bro. Singleton, one of the "veterans," still writes and culls as of yore, presenting a brief, but readable Review of about one hundred pages. Three pages were accorded to the Missouri Proceedings for 1884. He presented our Grand Lodge fully, clearly and fairly before his readers as to our dealings with saloon-keeping fellows, called Masons, and quoted the law in such cases made and provided. 'Ve will only say here that law and our Grand Lodge action under it, has borne fruit, and the end is not yet. Missouri Masonry is being rapidly purged of drunken Masons and drunkard-making Masons. So mote it be. Bro. Singleton has a happy faculty of mixing things. As he lives where patents are granted, we suggest that he secure one, and advertise himself as a "MIXEH." Last year the Grand Lodge recognized Victoria, and Bro. Singleton recognized Arizona. He laid the blame on "compiler," "type," "printer," or some one else. In his last review of our Report on Correspondence he puts words in our mouth unthought of and un-

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penned by us. "We refer him to his quotation from some one (to us unknown) on pages 80 and 81 of his last Review. ",Ve do not except wholly to the sentiments of the quotation, but we never wrote them, and are not a receiver of stolen goods. Bro. Singleton must cease his 1nixing business or do better work. Weare glad to record his re-election.

FLORIDA, ISS:i. A journal of sixty pages contains the transactions of the Fifty-sixth Annual Communication, with tables, etc. The Session was held in Jacksonville, January 20th, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. R J. Perry, G"rand Master. Bro. Dawkins, Grand Secretary, was at his post. His recapitulation shows a membership of 2,3i9 in seventy-four Lodgesa gain of sixty-five. A seven-paged Address, from Grand Master Perry, opened with a lengthy exordium, full of practical moralizings, followed by a statement of his official acts. These embrace eight Decisions. These were all in accordance with the laws of Masonry in that jurisdiction; and merit general approval, and were endorsed by" the Committee on Jurisprudence. A number of special Dispensations were reported, ~nd authority had been granted for the formation of three new Lodges under Dispensation. His Address met the following endorsement by a Committee: We listened with deep interest to the highly poetic Address of our Grand Master, in which he forcibly presented, in language that reaches the heart, the duty of each Mason to be a zealous and industrious worker in the great cause in which he is expected to act his part, exerting all his powers to bring the Brethren to live in accordance with the teachings of Masonry; to realize that each one has something to do for the benefit of mankind, extending a helping hand to the needy, and striving to raise the fallen and restore them to a life of usefulness. That in the human hive there is no room for drones, where all should be workers. . We commend and aJ?prove of the able manner in which the Grand Ma.<;ter has performed the arduous dutIes of his office, and by his zeal has won upon the hearts of the Brethren. HECOGNITION

"Vas accorded the Grand Lodges of Arizona and New South Wales upon the recommendation of Bro. D. C. Dawkins, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. An Oration was delivered by Bro. "Veller, Grand Orator. It is nearly three pages in length. Bro". Z. H. Mason, Past Grand Master, received a Past Grand Master's Jewel, as a token of affectionate regard. After transacting the usual amount of business the Grand Lodge closed its labors at the end of the third day. Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected.

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GEORGIA, 1884. This Grand Lodge held a three-days' Session in the city of Macon, beginning October 28th, 1884. M. W. Bro. John S. Davidson, G!'and Master, presided. R. 'V. Bro. J. Emmett Blackshear, the Grand Secretary, was at his post. 'fhe Qrand Secretary's Report shows a total membership in the jurisdiction of 11,024, and 274 Lodges on the roll. Representatives were present from 244 Lodges, only thirty were unrepresented. Upon discovering the large number of Lodges represented, we began at once to hunt for a report upon mileage and per diem. Of course we found an explanation of the large attendance. Our Georgia Brethren payout annually between seven and eight thousand dollars for the maintenance of an elephant, called Pay-Roll. That will draw equal to Jumbo, and insures a full representation of members. The Grand I..odge of Georgia, with less than twelve thousand members, expends more money on Pay-Roll alone than runs the Grand Lodge of Missouri with twenty-five thousand members. Missouri pays her Grand Secretary three thousand dollars; Georgia pays one thousand. Missouri has a Grand Lecture System and a Grand Lecturer, not surpassed by any jurisdiction on the Continent. We pay our Grand Lecturer for his work (so well done) a good salary, which keeps him in the field and constantly at work. Our expense account embraces only those things which enhance the improvement and growth of the Fraternity, thereby securing the greatest good to the greatest number by a judicious expenditure of money. 'N e do not believe the Pay-Roll of any Grand Lodge ever brought returns in proportion to the amount expended. The money thus expended can be applied where it will accomplish something worthy of the Institution of Freemasonry. The Grand Lodge of Georgia was seriously embarrassed with debt for years and was relieved only by resorting to Biennial Sessions. The Pay-Roll of that jurisdiction would have removed their Temple debt in a few years. Missouri Masons learned some valuable lessons while attempting to handle a Temple elephant. Happily rid of that incubus, we will never burden ourselves with the Pay-Roll. Not having one, we do not desire it. Having one, others would fain be released from their burden, " grievous to be borne." 'Ve only speak for Missouri, and leave others to the enjoyment of their luxury. ADDRESS.

The Annual Address of Grand Master Davidson, amounting to some ten pages, is essentially a business paper. His Exordium was brief and commendable. He said to those present:

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From your labors here there should come to the host of Brethren who constitute the household of the Faithful. the manna of sound doctrine, r,agacious legislation and wise judgments for the well-being of the Craft. Its members look to your deliberations for that sustenance which shall enable them to prosecute with vigor and hope the Masonic journey that shall end for us all, as we trust and believe, in a complete fruition of the promise so tenderly given in the life and conduct of the widow's son. How exalted is this object, how grand is this charge, how ennobling is this purpose. The beneficial influences and fraternal results of your actions here should faIl like a blessing upon the gathered hosts of earnest Brethren who. having no aim save the common good of mankind, teaching no creed but universal brotherhood. knowing no law except charity, have turned to you, to learn from the wisdom of your designs and the strength of your resolYes. how much there is of beauty in the marvelous tenets of the faith you profess to accept and practise. '1'0 the accomplishment of these ends I pledge to you my faithful serVIces and most devoted efforts." .

Nineteen Decisions, thirty Authorizations, and numerous Visitations were reported. The Decisions were all approved" as a sound and just exposition of Masonic law and usage.'.' We fully concur in the view presented by the Committee on the Grand Master's Address, and consider his rulings" as a sound exposition of Masonic law and usage," with one exception. \Ve copy the Decision that is, to us, unsound, unjust and unsafe. Here it is: A ballot is had upon an application for initiation. One black ball appears. Held, first, by unanimous consent. further balloting may be postponed until the next RegUlar Communication. Second. that the application, by unanimous consent, may be withdruwn. The first ballot failing to elect or reject was equivalent to no ballot at all.

\Ve do not so view the question of a ballot in Missouri. Nor do we recognize the custom above as in any sense correct, whether followed in Georgia or Missouri. One ballot was taken, an unfavorable result followed, and the candidate was rejected, a single black ball being cast. 'Why? Because a second ballot is allowed by the law, only to prevent, guard against, or correct a possible mistake in the first ballot. It follows that when one ballot was taken and a black ball appeared, voting must be finished thon and there, to meet the object of the law which provides for a second ballo't only to prevent injury to the candidate, or to render final the purpose of the Lodge to reject. \Vhen a single black ball appeared, the candidate was clearly rejected for that particulm' ballot. If the Lodge did not avail itself of the privilege given by the law to vote a second time, and thereby make final the ballot, it forfeited the right to a second ballot at any future time. No principle of Masonic jurisprudence, or law governing any body of men, will allow any such intervening motion when the vote was being taken. Grand Master Davidson should have ruled that the candidate was rejected by the first ballot, inasmuch as the Lodge failed to finish voting and determine finally its purpose. But the worst, and necessary result following such an unwarranted custom is found in the postponement of the ballot, and final withdrawal of the application. This procedure discounts anything of its cla~s we ever found in Grand Lodge history. The Grand Master said" the first ballot was no ballot at all." Then it was a Masonic farce, a mere make-believe proccedipg. Some Brother cast

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a black ball against an objectionable applicant. The business of the Lodge is suspended, a motion is entertained to postpone that which is legally ended. The objecting Brother must either vote for postponement or stand revealed as the one who cast the black ball. He votes aye, to prevent the exposure of his ballot and the farce it unanimously perpetrated. One month hence the objecting Brother presents himself at the Lodge to complete his work, and to maintain his rights, under the law, as against an unworthy applicant. But behold a ballot is denied him. John Smith is allowed to withdraw his petition for the mysteries, and the farce is completed. Had the objecting Brotller been unavoidably absent, the farce might have beenfini~hed in a different way by the elect'ion of John Smith. ,Ve allow no carping spirit to direct our pen, but no act of Grand Masters or Grand Lodges reviewed by us in the course of eight years has ever more fully stirred our feelings of reprobation. 'Ve regard itas an art of gross injustice done an objecting member. We consider the act as a total disregard of Masonic law and wholly indefensible, and presents a most dangerous precedent. That it should have been approved by a Georgia Grand Master, is cause for surprise to one who has found in the doings of that safe and conservative jurisdiction only the soundest customs, precedents and expositions of Masonic law. But that such a decision should have been enuorsed "as a sound and just exposition of Masonic law and usage," by that venerable and able Masonic jurist, Bro. Samuel Lawrence, Past Grand Master, is to us the surprise of the season and finds no just expression. Grand Master Davidson had prepared us for several other" new departures" after reading the above reviewed decision. We were not surprised at his splendiu "ten strike" when the fact met our eye and thought that TEN emergency Dispensations had been granted by him. Three degrees were conferred upon two candidates at the same Communication. This was allowed more than once. He also permitted the banot to be spread and several degrees conferred at a called Communication. Where was the law in all these strides of Prerogative? 'What is there in the realm of Masonry that Prerogative will not attempt? Law is nullified, right is ~tultified, and obligations disregarded by that mighty power, at the mention of whose name, every knee must bow. ~ighty Prerogative! Thou art great because thy power is undefined, and thou art a law to thyself. "Hats off, gentlemen." 'Vith uncovered heads and abject mien, we are commanded to kiss the dust when Prerogative comes forth. Solemnly enacted Constitutions, Masonic conscience and personal rights must all fall down and do obeisance to this little god set up by some ambitious ruler of the mysty past. The decree has gone forth from some proud Nebuchadnezzar 'that this image of his creation must be adored, on the brazen front of which glares the ominous word Prerogative! 'Vhen the edict is formulated then all

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must bow or burn. At the sound of "cornet, and harp, and flute, and sackbut, and dulcimer," then shall ye down and worship the image reared by the dictates of kingly authority. And it is painfully amusing to see the doffing of hats, and the ducking of heads, and the smiting of breasts at the sound of the trumpet. But hear ye the reply of somethis writer among the number-" Be it known unto thee,O King! that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up." We fear the threatened penalty just as little as we respect the thing we are commanded to worship. Our love for personal liberty and rights is too deep and strong to permit any devotion to a mythical something, born of royalty and christened" Divine Rights of Kings." CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report, covering sixty-four pages, was furnished by Bro. J. Emmett Blackshear. It is composed, for the most part, of extracts from those Grand Lodge journals reviewed by him. Two pages were devoted to Missouri, for 1883, and contain several excerpts from the Address of our Grand Master, Bro. 'Voods, and our Report on Correspondence. Georgia has abandoned Biennial Sessions and gone back to the old paths. Grand Master Davidson was re-elected and lives at Boston, Ga. Bro. Blackshear was continued as Grand Secretary, with headquarters at Macon.

IDAHO, ISS4. The Grand Lodge of Idaho is sixteen years old; has held seventeen Annual Communications; controls eleven Chartered Lodges, with ~ membership of 456. The last Session was held at Boise City, September 9th to 12th, 1884. Bro. Chester P. Coburn, Grand Master, presided. There was a good representation on hand. Nine Past Grand Masters showed up, while twenty-five Grand Lodges seem to have been represented, and all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, while a large number of Past Masters were enrolled. 'Ve are impressed with the remarkable attendance of the members of this Grand Lodge, 186 representative characters being on the roll. But a doubt arises to becloud our appreciation of this wonderful numerical representation, and w.e are left without assurance as to the facts. The Committee on Credentials reported" the following members entitled to seats." But were they present? We doubt it. Then why not simply tell who were present, without reference to the names of those who were "entitled to seats." In our jurisdiction there are two or three thousand Brethren" entitled

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to seats" in the Grand Lodge, but they are never all present, and their names are never printed unless they are in attendance. What is the use of saying Brethren are" entitled to seats," and thus make a large showing of representation, when the parties mentioned are absent? 'Ve have been deceived by this apparent representation several times. In our estimation all such reports of Credential Committees have a fictitious value, if not a deceptive effect. THE ADDRESS

Of 'Grand Master Coburn was brief and of business character. He offered congratulations as to "the prosperous condition of the Craft;" believed that the "material selected" would stand the test; that while therehad "been but a small increase in members," a "slow and healthy" growth is to be preferred to a rapid and unhealthy one." Some dispensations had been granted and a few decisions rendered. In reply to a request from one of the Lodges, for permission to confer the degrees out of time, he said: "'l'hat the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge only required suitable proficiency. And whenever the Lodge was satisfied with the proficiency of the candidate, they could proceed without dispensation." That is the way to talk. We send the greetings of twentyfiye thousand Masons in Missouri to Grand Master Coburn, of Idaho, whose loyalty to law rises above his adherence to a mythical thing called "prerogative." "Let the decision be affirmed." Our Most 'Worshipful Brother decided that a Mason under suspension could be charged and tried for a repetition of the original offense, or for any other unmasonic act, and' might be expelled. This is good doctrine. 'We teach and practise 'it in Missouri. Bro. Coburn made some healthy suggestions and dosed his practical. Address.' " PERI>ETUALlSM:."

The Perpetual Jurisdiction Dogma by some means had found a hiding place in the Grand Lodge Constitution of Idaho. The Brethren determined to smoke or punch it out. A committee reported thus: "We have examined this question, and haye come to the conclusion that our Grand Lodge is in error on the subject." An amendment was proposed striking out the perpetual decree. This proposed change was sent over to the next session under the rule. "Perpetualism" must go, because it is too impracticable to stay. The time will come when not many will be found to do it reverence. We employ the language used in describing a re ligious dogma of the past and pronounce it a " HORRIBLE DECREE." There was no legislation on the part of the Grand Lodge that claims our attention. We noted in our Review of Idaho last year, the frequent changes in the office of Grand Secretary that have been made,

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in sixteen years. It affords us pleasure to observe that the ousting ordinance did not operate at the seYenteenth session. Bro. Jonas still holds the fort and may be found, when at home, in Boise City. A new Grand Master is registered at the same point. His name is John A. Post. No Report on Foreign Correspondence appears in the Annual before us. Indeed the subject is not mentioned. ",Ve leave the Brethren in their glory, wishing them success in their far away home.

ILLINOIS, ISS4:. An Annual of the usual dimensions, gotten up in good style, and brought out ahead of time, is now under consideration. The race between Bros. Parvin and Munn for the prize in getting out their Proceedings, is an interesting one. We are not in the race. New York, Illinois and Iowa may continue to compete for the honor of being first in bringing out their Grand Lodge journals. We had ours mailed last year in less than thirty days after the close of the Grand Lodge. Six months after the work was done, we received several compliments (?) from Brethren who enquired, when will the Grand Lodge Proceedings be printed and ready for delivery? 'Vhat is the use of despatch? We have retired from the contest, and leave Bros. Parvin, Munn and Ehlers to enjoy the glory of being" the first among their equals." However, we expect Missouri to be on hand in good time, this year, as heretofore. The Forty-fifth Annual Communication was opened in Farwell Ha.ll, Chicago, October 7th, 1884, one week before our Annual Meeting. M. W. Bro. Daniel M. Browning, Grand Master, presided and closed up his official career, it being his second term. RW. Bro. Loyal L. Munn was Grand Secretary. He said the Grand l\laster opened the Grand Lodge" in AMPLE FORM, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain." It was 'u:ell opened if we may judge by the length of the printed prayer used on the occasion. It was two pages long. The author should seek a copyright. The representation, as usual, was very large. Nearly seven hundred Lodges sent up Representatives, or Representatives were there. The pay-roll was there also. It was a huge one, amounting to nearly eighteen thou.~and dollars. The Grand Lodge was in session three days, at a cost of six thousand dollars per day. The expense will amount to nearly one thousand dollars per hour.

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Masonry in Illinois is a large institution. With over seven hundred Lodges in the jurisdiction, and nearly forty thousand members, large things are to be expected of the Craft th ere. It is not to be wondered at that a large attendance is tre result. That a large pay-roll exists every year is one of the pleasing evidences of its great popularity. W'hen informed by the Grand Secretary that 168 Lodges draw out fifteen hundred dollars for mileage and per diem, more than they pay for Grand Lodge dnes, we cease to wonder at the popularity of the payroll. When we rem ern bel' that the Grand Lodge pays five cents per . mile each way, and that the laws of Illinois allow Railroads to charge only three cents pel' mile, it is no cause for surprise that the pay-roll is large. A 路saving of four cents per mile in travel, to say nothing of passes and reduced rates, will bring the Representatives of J..odges "from Gallilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan." The thanks of the Grand Lodge were "tendered to the Railway Companies and to the proprIetors of the hotels in Chicago, for courtesies extended to the Representatives," from which we infer that board and travel by rail had been rednced, so that the per' diem and mileage expense accounts of Representatives must have been considerably cheapened. However, the Grand Lodge was not the beneficiary, for each Representative drew his ten cents per mile (one way) and his per diem all the same: This huge incubus is one that presses fearfully heavy upon the jurisdictions that saddled it upon themselves. The cost is out of all proportion to the good secured from the excessive representation caused by the pay-roll. We again rejoice that Missouri is without a pay-roll.

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Of Grand Master Browning was comparatively brief for that large jurisdiction, being less than ten pages. It was a business document, This means much with the present writer. Bro. Browning chronicled, in appropriate terms, the deaths of John Porter Ferns, Grand Tyler, and James C. Luckey, Past Junior Grand Warden. Just and tender tributes were paid to the memories of the deceased by the Grand Master and by the Committee on Memoirs. They were awarded memDrial pages in the journal. The Grand Master said he had visited many Lodges during the year but could not visit all of the 680 Lodges in the jurisdiction. "Masonry in Illinois was never in a more healthy and prosperous condition," said he, "and we are at peace at home and with the entire Masonic world." He had granted eight Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. Two Charters had been arrested. The Correilpondence had been voluminous, and many questions asked and answered, but he did not burden his Address with Decisions.

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Schools of instruction had been held and well attended. The Grand Master said that great improvement had been made by the I... odges in acquiring the standard work within the last few years. In response to an appeal sent out by the Grand Master, in behalf of the flooded districts along the Ohio river, the Masons of Illinois, with their usual promptness, contributed some six thousand dollars. Grand Master. Browning closed his excellent Address in these words: And now, my Brethren, permit me to thank you for the 'uniform courtesy extended to me during the two years of my administration. It is an honor to be "accepted as a Brother" by the fifty thousand l\Iasons of Illinois, and a very great one to be intrusted with the supervision of such a body of men. In the discharge of my duties I have endeavored to act faithfully, impartially, and for the good of our Fraternity. And, in resigning the gavel into the hands of my successor, although terminating my official relations with you, I assure you that my interest in the cause of Freemasonry shall not abate. Let-our labors here be faithfully performed, so that we may return home feelinK that the prosperity of our Fraternity and the good of mankind has been promoted-and so may we ever live and act. Not content with a purpose to do as much good as we do harm, else our lives will be failures, and it would have been as well if we had not lived at all. But let us so live that when we come to die it may be said of us, by those with whom we have associated', that a good man has fallen, and that the world was made better because he lived in it. THE GRAND SECRETARY,

Bro. Loyal L. Munn, still proves his loyalty to Masonry, to his Grand Lodge, and to duty, by a painstaking management and full report of all interests connected with his office. His Report is an admirable one. 'Ve clip the following, appropriating the results of his laborious compilation: It appears that there are in the United States 48 Grand Lodges,9,775 constituent Lodges with 552,133 affiliated Masons. or an average of 57 and a small fraction to each Lodge. Forty-five of these Grand Lodges require per capita payments from constituent Lodges, varying in different jurisdictions from 20 cents to $3.50 per member, with an average of 87Yz cents. Twenty-one require for each initiate fees ranging from $l.OO to $5.00-avera\!e $1.83Y:;. Twelve at passin~ exact $l.OO to $3.00-average $1.23. Fifteen require, for each member raised, from $1.00 to $3.00-average $1.21%. Eighteen allow mileage (one way) to Grand Officers and Representatives,4 cents to 20 cents per mileaverage 9% cents. Eight instead of fixed mileage, allow "actual expenses" or "actua fare." 'fwenty report per diem of Grand Officers and 'Representatives at from $1.50 to $5.00, and three pay" actual expenses" Ten Grand Masters receive compensation rUllning from $100.00 to $1,500.00-average $160.00. The office of Grand Secretary shows in every Grand Lodge report by far the largest single item of salary, and statistics are fuller on this point. The salaries of Grand Secretaries, inclUding Deputies and clerk hire, vary from $100.00 to $5,OOO.OO-ave~e $1,167.65. Thirty-three pay rent of Grand Secretary's office, and twenty-eight furnish fuel and lights. Salaries in this office in the United States require an average payment per Lodge of $1O.97Yz. Twenty-four Grand Lodges pay for" Report on Foreign Correspondence," the lowest amount being $50.00, the highest $500.00-average $178.38Y:i. RETRENCIHIENT

Is the desire of Illinois Craftsmen, as shown by the able and exhaustive majority and minority reports found in the journal on that subject. These Reports were ordered printed and the subject of Retrenchment sent over to the next Annual Communication. 路Well may our Brethren seriously deliberate upon this question. It has become the grave issue of the day in Illinois.

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The following was adopted as a tribute to the retiring Grand Master: Resolved, That the Craftsmen of the State of Illinois, fully appreciating the offieial services of M. W. Bro. Daniel M. Browning during his term of Grand l\fasu.路r for the past two years. and con~ratulatingour distinguished Brother upon the success which has marked his administratiOn of the affairs of this Grand Jurisdiction, we hereby unite in tendering him our thanks upon his retirement for services rendered, with assurances that he carriC.\1 with him the fraternal affection of his Brethren, anet the hope that his future life may be blest with that happiness which comes of plenty, health and peace.

CORRESPONDENCE.

"Bro. Theodore T. Gurney, Correspondent," furnished a lengthy and able review, covering 250 pages. We will not attempt to compete with Illinois in anything. Bro. Gurney wears the well-earned honor of being the leading "Correspondent" in America. In length he bears the palm. If the same sized type used by us, had been employed by him, his Report would equal that of his predecessor-in dimensions we mean. Nine Grand Lodge journals were not reviewed for want of space. Missouri, for 1883, was accorded nearly eight pages, made up of extracts and comments. Bro. Gurney complimented, justly, our Grand Master, Bro. 路Woods, and made this comment upon his moralizings: There is too much of a disposition to ignore the only foundation upon which the Institution can securely and profitably rest. The chief corner-stone of the Fraternity is the law of our civilization-that law which secures to our race immunity from barbarism; and when it is set at naught by a Ma..c;on. he has not only impai.red his usefulness as a citizen, but has struck an unfeeling blow at the Institution which he has voluntarily assumcd to conserve and protect. Many weak Brethren unfortunately misconceive their truest relations to the world. It is imagined that morals are the peculiar offspring of the church, by which alone they are to be propagated and enforced; and that, until relation therewith is established, men are not partic;mlarly bound to respect the only rule of life that can by any possibility dignify the race, and place it beyond the domai.n of barbarism. It can with much propriety be asked, why such thoughts engage the attention of Masons? In the first instance, and because the" broad mantle" of Ma..<;onic charity has been converted into a species of sentimentalism. Many Masons have been falsely educated in the opinion that sympathy for the persistent wrong-doer is the gra.nd feature of a charitable disposition, and that snch disposition rightfUlly towers above an inclination to make the Institution an element in civilization and personal manhood. In the sccond place this class of tuition comes, in great measure. of a cowardly indisposition to compel snbmission to law. both by Grand Officers and officers of Lodges; else of corrnption in places that estops enquiry into the character of others. It is a burning, blistering, reproach u{lon Masonry, that Grand Masters are compelled to notice the unwelcome. truth, that Lodges are in existence that do not reflect any credit upon the Fraternity. Why is this permitted'! Why are such organizations allowed to reflect their baneful influl:'nces upon society? Why is it that Grand Masters tolerate an aggregation of impurity, and III the name of an institution that calls upon God to witness the inte~rity of its purposes? What is to be thought of a Lodge. or Grand Lodge. that permIts a wretched, defiled image of his Creator to appear in either, clad in the insignia of office, or wearing vestments that not only convey an enhanced picture of his own deformity, but an untruthful impression Oll the minds of the uninformed of the value we place upon our professions? A better day is dawning. It Can be truthfUlly said of Illmols, that its Masons are more jealous of its fair fame than ever; and it will be long years hence when a person soaked in rum and kindred vice, will find official footing in our Grand or constituent bodies. Keep watchful care as to whom shall represent you before the world, Brethren. You may not always succeed, it is true, bnt constant supervision, plain speech and act, are certain to hold those in check who are so often glad to misrepresent you before the world.

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We call attention to the above because of the high moral tone it possesses. Bro. Gurney always keeps the standard high. From the 路very full and elaborate Review of Bro. Gurney we would make many selections, but for the reason already given. We intend to keep our pledge. This Report must be short. JOHN R. THOMAS, Metropolis, G. M. LOYAL L. MUNN, Freeport, G. Sec. THEODORE T. GURNEY, Chicago, "Correspondent."

INDIANA. This being an "off year" with our Indiana Brethren, no Communication was held. Their Biennial Session experiment has proved a complete success. The Grand Lodge will not convene before May, 1886. At that time a grand jubilee is expected, as the "Temple debt" will be extinguished, and be a debt never more. At the session of 1884, the balance due on the Temple was reported at $32,000. We have received the Annual Reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge, rendered to the Grand Master, May 20th, 1885. These Reports furnish a gratifying state of things. During the past year the debt has been reduced e.ighteen thousand dollars, leaving a balance of only fourteen thousand dollars. This amount will be wiped out by the session of 1886, and then will come the glad shout of deliverance. The 路long night will brighten into a happy day. 'Vith a disembarrassed and valuable property, and a relieved membership, the Craft in the Indiana jurisdiction will prosper as never before. So mote it be.

INDIAN TERRITORY, 1884. The Tenth Annual Session was held at A-tok-a, Choctaw Nation, and was opened November 4th, with M. W.Bro. E. H. Doyle, Grand Master, present and presiding; R. W.Bro. J. S. Murrow, Grand Secretary. Sixteen, out of the twenty, Lodges were represented. An Address by Bro. D. N. Robb welcomed the Grand Lodge to A-tok-a. G. L. Ap.-3.

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Of the Grand Master was brief and business-like, covering six pages. He mentioned, in proper terms, the death of M. W. Bro. E. H. English, of Arkansas, their Representative near that Grand Lodge. His official labors were presented in concise terms, showing that three Lodges had been instituted under Charters granted at the previous session. Four Lodges had been formed under Dispensation. These were subsequently Chartered. Bro. Doyle, as Grand Master, exercised some powers, to this writer unknown, and of very doubtful character. He permitted a Lodge to ballot for the restoration of a suspended Mason without the necessary quorum being present. We presume the law requires a "constitutional quorum" to be present in order to the transaction of business. The general law is that "no Lodge shall be opened with aless number than seven Master Masons." We assume this to he the law which Bro. Doyle set aside, as he said the 'Worshipful Master had" failed to convoke a requisite number as prescribed by the law." We ask, respectfully: First, What authority had Bro. Doyle for suspending the law? Second, 'Vas there a legally constituted Lodge present when the vote was taken in said case? Third, No quorum being present, had the Grand Master any power to declare a Lodge open for business, when there was no Lodge there, under the law? Fourth, Was the action of the so-called 'Lodge legal? It is needless for us to record our dissent. If the suspended party was declared restored to Masonic standing by said irregular, unauthorized and unconstitutional gathering, we would not recognize the act. Every step in the whole proceeding was extra-judicial and goes for naught. There was a remedy much more consonant with law and usage that Grand Master Doyle should have employed. None so blind as those who will not see, except it be those who cannot. Our Ephraims seem joined to their idols. It will surprise no one to be told that Grand Master Doyle granted permission to a Lodge" to' confer the second and third degrees on a candidate at one and the same meeting." Nor will it lessen that surprise to state that Bro. Doyle proclaimed the doctrine of " perpetualism" in its worst form. After doing so he attempted to justify this defenseless dogma, from the Ancient Charges and Regulations. His effort to run a comparison between the" material brought up" for inspection in " operative Masonry" and the material examined by "speculative Masonry," may excite the humor of the soberest thinker, but cannot evoke his criticism. Bro. Doyle would silence us all ,with one sage conclusion. He said: "'When a Lodge has commenced work on given material, it is discourteous for any other to interfere with it."

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Will Bro. Doyle, or any other member of the perpetualistic school, assume that when a Lodge rejects a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, that said Lodge has "commenced labor" on that rejected candidate? We will wait for a reply from Bro. Murrow before pressing our conclusions further. We must do Bro. Doyle full justice and quote his deliverances on " perpetualism," which his Grand Lodge approved. Here they are: " A candidate having been once rejected by a certain Lodge, is forever debarred the privilege of applying to any other for admission." This decision places its author and his Grand Lodge in the front rank with Illinois and Pennsylvania. Bro. Doyle, as a champion perpetualist, is the peer of Bros. Robbins and Day. "Par Nobile Fratnm." Bro. Doyle decided, as did this writer when Grand Master, that nonpayment of dues does not work a forfeiture of standing without trial. He said: "A by-law which declares a Brother suspended for non-payment of dues, is void." "It requires a vote of the Lodge." "Failure to pay dues is an offense, the party must be tried and dealt with according to law." The above views are sound expositions of a sacred principle that no Brother can be punished until convicted, nor convicted without trial. Vi e need not record our surprise at finding the abov:e decision reversed by the Grand Lodge. What next? We must conclude that our " Indian country" Brethren regard the non-payment of dues as of such minified importance as to require no disciplineat all, or else they assume that delinquents have no rights which others should respect. Either horn of the dilemma will give trouble. We can only say of the Decisions noted and acts recorded, that for such things to obtain in a Grand Lodge where our reverend and truly loved Brother, J. S. Murrow is a nestor, may well excite the liveliest apprehensions. Have his many and varied labors so trenched upon his time and thought as to .cause relaxation of that stern vigilance and conservatism which distinguished his administration as Grand Master, and which elevated the character of the Grand Lodge he has so ably served as Grand Secretary? Bro. Murrow, banish that fateful word, "Ichabod." We congratulate our Brother- on the increase of his salary as Grand Secretary. He deserves more. Though the increase is small, it augurs a better recognition for the future. - His work is in every sense creditable. ORATION.

A Grand Orator is a necessary factor in the make-up of the list of Grand Lodge Officers, though not al ways a necessary evil. When the oration is' long and prosaic, and has to be printed, the evil inflicted may be countervailed by the fact that only a few remain in Grand I...odge to hear it, and fewer ever read it. But where an oration is short

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and sweet, we think the unpardonable sin has not been committed in printing one that only covers two pages. Such we find in the journal now under review. Rev. Bro. Moore, Grand Orator, presented as his theme: "A FEW THOUGTITS ON ~fASO:NRY."

Being a preacher, we cannot understand how he could wind himself up for an Oration and then run down in the space of two pages. His "thoughts" were good, though they were "few." CORRESPONDENCE.

The Review is signed by Bro. Murrow, as "Chairman," though he seems to have had an assistant, and between them the Report reached ninety pages. It consists in quotations from the Granel Lodge Proceedings reviewed, and comments on the same. It is a good Report and does credit to its authors. We are sorry our Missouri journal, for 1884, was not received in time for notice. We are fond. of Bro. Murrow, personally, and prize his works. His notices of Missouri are always kind and eagerly sought for by us. Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected. The latter's address is A-tok-a.

IOWA, 1885. The Fort.y-second Annual Communication met in the Opera HOl,lse, Cedar Rapids, June 2d, 1885, and closed on the 4th, after three days of close labor. On the 9th of July we received the journal containing. more than 350 pages. To deliver such a large and elegantly finished .volume to the reader, in just thirty working days, evidences labor and brevity that may win, justly, a hearty" well-done" from all who appreciate facility and neatness. We utter no empty compliment in saying the Iowa journal cannot be improved in execution, and is not surpassed by any similar publication emanating from the Grand Lodges of this Continent. For dispatch, few equal it. If we are appointed umpire, we will call Bros. Ehlers, of New York; Munn, of Illinois, and Parvin of Iowa, and require them to "show cause" why they have-left Missouri behind. From the 6xcellently arranged journal before us we condense, for the information of our readers, the following summary: There are 417 working Lodges in the Iowa jurisdiction, with a total membership of

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21,309, averaging 51 members per Lodge. Iowa will soon equal her Mother Grand Lodge (Missouri) in point of Membership. What grand strides has Masonry made in Iowa in forty years! Thr~e hundred and seventeen Lodges were represented at the recent session, showing an aggregate representation of 396, besides permanent members. The payroll was there, also, in large dimensions, as over four thousand dollars went out of the treasury to the acconnt of pay-roll. Eighteen Lodges received more money, on this account, than they had paid as Grand Lodge dues. Thus doth the little busy pay-roll improve each opportunity. The Grand Lodges which have it, wish they had it not; those that have it not, will never cry for it if they will acquaint themselves with the lively little creature. The Forty-second Session was presided over by that able jurist and distinguished Mason, M. W. Bro. Charles T. Granger, Grand Master; R. W. Bro. Theodore S. Parvin, was Grand Secretary, assisted by his son, Bro. Newton R. Parvin, Deputy. Iowa furnishes her Grand Secretary a Deputy and pays him for his services. WELCOME.

An Address of "Telcome was made by an ex-Mayor, Bro. Eaton, and responded to by the Grand Master, Judge Granger. Cedar Rapids Masons have done great things for the Grand Lodge by their munificent donations, which brought to their city the magnificent Library now permanently located among them. The Grand Master's reply to the welcome will explain this. He said: That while it had been the pleasure of the Grand Lodge to test the liberality of several cities in Iowa, in none had such a generous response and welcome been awarded as that which had greeted it here. The Grand Lodge had learned to know, and it fully appreciated, the liberality and the warmth of heart of the Masons of Cedar Rapids. 'l'he library building on yonder emine~ce stands a monument attesting the fact. The beautiful city, with its growing business, its advantages as a residence and commercial center, offered such advantages, and extended such a nearty hand of brotherhood, that he doubted not the Grand Lodge would in the future frequently accept the kind invitation extended by the good Brother in behalf of her Masons and citizens, and meet here. THE ADDRESS

Of Grand Master Granger covered fifteen pages. While lengthy and embracing a great variety of matter, it is an able and practical document bearing the impress of a strong, clear thinker. He feared the length of his Address would prove objectionable, and said: I should be pleased if I could see for my Address that compliment seldom given: "A jewel for brevity." But on this occasion I must confess myself without merit in that direction. Letters of enquiry and complaints in great numbers, in a single year, lead me to believe that true merit lies in the direction of a faithful and zealous calling of your attention to the causes of the enquiry and complaints, and in some particulars to suggest remedies therefor. If I am char~ed with being too elaborate-I can only justify myself by saying that my observation in thIS Grand Lodge has led me to believe that many measures of merit fail because they are not understood, and I have felt that a reasonably fair presen~tion in the outset would or might result in a saving of time and labor later in the sesswn. . â&#x20AC;˘

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A paragraph from his exordium will show the elevated tone and thought of the writer: The Giver of good gifts has vouchsafed to us another year of peace and pro!'perity. The garners of our commonwealth, from out the store house of nature, with the aid of an industrious people, are well stored with the necessaries of life and comfort 'l'he visitations of Providence on all sides are such as to inspire us with faith and hope. During the Masonic year, so sparing has been the Angel of Death with his visits in the jurisdiction, that thus far no official notice has been received that our ranks have been lessened br a summons to that home beyond. All this is supplemented by the most favorable mdications for the future.

One brief expression is a jewel in itself and suggests volumes. "To MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE FUTURE IS TIlE WISDOM OF LEGISLATION."

Nothing said or written by our chief rulers in Masonry can surpass this trenchant and happy statement. DISCIPLINE.

On this subject we find deliverances as sound as they are needful: I think of no one question of more extended enquiry by the Craft, or which has greater demands upon your earnest consideration, than that of providing a more efficient means of discipline in subordinate Lodges. 'fhe instances during the past year of attempts at disClJ?line where it was really demanded and yet failed, are many. And the

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un~ergone something of a change, relative to a fancied security of wrong-doers against illegal conviction. A lessenin~ demand that courts and law-makers shall tax their learning and ingenuity to so hedge about the forms of law as to render its application difficult and easy of avoidance, upon路 the theory of protection to the innocent, but in practice, as a means of escape to the guilty, is plainly apparent. The innocent should be protected; and a plain common sense law of certain and prompt application is entirely adequate to that end. And the same law, with like application, ought in reason to be adequate to the needs of the guilty. From this you may infer that I re~ard our law as defective, which is true. And while I believe that in other respects it mIght be changed with good results, I only call your attention to this. The law ought to be that a conviction might be hlld by a majority, instead of by a two-thirds vote, as is now the law. There is but one detEmse to the present law-ccrtainty of not convicting the innocent. Is therc really danger of this by a majority of any Lodge? Our education and impulses as men and Masons provide am pIe safeguards for all not shown with reasonable certainty to be offenders. I regret to say that our education and impulses, as a whole, do not lead us with like certainty to convict and punish the guilty. I do not attribute this failure, in any great degree, at least, to a disposition or purpose to encourage or justify wrong-doing; but to the promptin~s of warm personal friendships, of business and social relations, of kindred and other tIes, to that extent that enough are found to defeat a just effort at discipline. In cases where the offense is such as to shock the sense of all, less difficulty is experienced. I call your attention especially to that class of offenses known as social vices, notably among which is that of drunkenness. There are Lodges in the State and I think not a few, in which this evil is beyond correction with our present law, and this fact is so well understood that no effort in that direction is made. In the western part of the State, where the membership is small, numbering only, in many Lodges, from twenty to thirtr, it is easy in many cases for an accused to secure enough members to defeat a conVIction where the facts are unquestioned. During the past year many. enquiries have been made as to what they should do. In some cases there had been an effort and a failure. In others no attempt, but a statement that it would be of no use, and to make the attempt and fail, would be regarded to some extent a~ a vindication of the accused. After reading the above, we were not surprised to find, in immediate connection therewith, the路 announcement that a Charter had been arrested, where a dissolute wretch had been tried and acquitted by his Lodge, though charged with" adultery and abandonment of his family." The Grand Master said the testimony-undisputed-disclosed a state of affairs disgusting in the extreme, such as could not be reproduced in

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his Address. Yet the Lodge failed to convict a member who had seduced virtue and prostituted an honorable profession. The Grand J.Jodge should have expelled him as did our body last year, in the case of the notorious character in Mendota Lodge. We have been familiar with such farces for thirty years, where, under the two-third rule, the're were not enough good men in the Lodge to convict and punish the bad. The only remedy is to destroy the Lodge. ANOTHER CASE.

The hand of Bro. Granger, while not too heavy, was nrm. The Grand Lodge, at a former session, had voted a small per capita (twentyfive cents) upon each member for the purpose of "making the library building fire-proof." All Lodges met the requirements but one, and it resolved, "that the Grand Lodge had no right to levy an assessment upon any Lodge for such purpose." The Lodge soon received a "recom~ pense of reward" for its action, and its Charter was "reclaimed by the Grand Lodge." The treatment proved effective. Said Lodge begged for the privilege of paying the assessment at the recent session. Its Char~ tel' was then restored. Proper discipline brings obedience and' creates loyalty. HASTY LEGISLATION.

Our observations for years, in various deliberative bodies, harmonize with the tersely expressed views of Bro. Granger in the following: A custom of many years has to some extent placed a limitation upon the time of this Grand Lodg-e for its annual labors, and with such limitations the business of the session must be disposed of with promptness and dispatch, and much of its business call'be thus reasonably well-done. Business, however, of such importance as the changing of the By-Laws should be so presented IlS to allow ample time, both to the committee and to the Grand Lodge, for due consideration. It frequently hapJ?cns that business of this character comes before the Lodge during the closing moments ot Its session, when, to the observer, the question with the members appears to be. not what are the merits or demerits of the proposition, but how qUickly can we adopt this report or pass this resolution and leave for home. And with that as the end in view, I think the expectations of the most sanguine are realized.

Except that the pay-roll' " expectations" must be "realized." The Grand Master recommended a remedy: I sug-gest that the By-Laws be so amended that no action can be had by the Grand Lodg-e on the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence relative to amending or changing the By-Laws 011 the same day the committee reports in regard thereto.

To those not versed in this class of legislation, it is to be borne in mind that propositions for changing or amending the By-Laws must be submitted to the CommIttee on Masonic Jurisprudence before action can be had thereon by the Grand Lodge. And the proposed amendment will so ehang'e the law that the Report of the committee and the action of the Grand Lodge cannot be had on the same day. The effect will be to give the members an opportunity, after the report of the committee, to duly consider the question. I recommend that such change be made. DECISIONS

Were reported, amounting to three, covering cases of local nature, but sound in principle. The same were approved.

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Our Iowa Brethren have a Masonic Library and a building for it to occupy. Both are alike first-class and unsurpassed. Grand Master Granger had something to say on the subject: Other jurisdictions may boast of more extensive and costly edifices, but I doubt. with proper attention and use, if any jurisdiction can claim equal facilities for good with the same expenditure. It is not improbablf that members may speculate on the possibility that the same expenditure in other directions would have resulted in a greater general good. The day for such speculation is past. The favorable sentiment for this enterprise was so unanimous at its inception that no public, if even a private, voice was raised against it. It seemed to be a mere question of time and location. These have been settled, and the Masonic Library BUilding of Iowa stands-the receptacle of the grandest and most complete library of our sister jurisdictions.

Having examined both library and building, we are prepared to say that Iowa Masons have just cause to be proud of their work. The library is the most extensive and complete of any in America. The building is a "gem." Architecturally, it is all that could be desired. That portion devoted to library uses is fire-proof. Steam-heated throughout, there is far less danger to the property than is common in such cases. The valuable and unequaled collection of books and specimens may be considered safe and well secured. The Grand Master's room, reception room, Grand Secretary's office, are all charming apartments. To be thus domiciled, a Grand Secretary may feel at home, and welcome all who come with rarest pleasure, except Masonic tramps. To such "quarters" Bro. Parvin may invite the way-faring Brother, "traveling from afar," and point to what has been done with commendable pride. \Ve are not envious, but our joy would know no bounds could "poor old Missouri" claim such distinction路 as her progressive daughter, the Grand Lodge of Iowa. Our" College," and our" Temple," things of the past, cost Missouri Masonry, in money, thousands by thousands multiplied. To-day we have nothing to show for this large expenditure save "bills paid" and" receipts." The explanation is found in the fact that too much was undertaken. Purposes 路and路 plans were amplified far beyond possible resources and practicable ends. Failure, disappointment and disaffection were fruits, natural and necessary. In our " hired" quarters we review the 'past; contrast our present Missouri conditions with the grand successes of others, and look out upon a future not radient with promise. The general and financial reports of Bro. Parvin, as Grand Secretary, and as Librarian, are full and ample. Everything necessary to a full understanding of the entire" situation" is there. We clip the following from his Report as Librarian, to show what Iowa Masons have done in forty years: To the Iowa Mason the longings of the old poet have passed from the shadow of dreams into a period of realized tact. In less than half a century, we have witnessed the founding of the Territory and State, the introduction of Masonry therein, and the organization and growth of the Grand Lodge of Iowa into a .. first-class power" for good. More than this, too, have we seen, and now all may see, that the Grand Lodge lias a.

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"local habitation, as well as name." Its" library building" is completed, its grand library of .. Bookes both Newe and Olde" is safely housed therein, and in this" shadie nooke " the seeker after" Masonic light and knowledge" may find that which will make "darkness light and crooked things straight" before him. We may also learn that in reading and communicating with the wise and good of past ages, we may make .. our lives like the day, more beautiful in the evening; or like tlie summer aglow with promise, . and the autumns rich with the golden sheeves when good works and deeds have ripened in the field."

Before we leave the" doings" of the Grand Lodge to examine the Report on Correspondence, we must take leave of Iowa's superb Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Granger. He closed his able and excellent Address in terms which assign him a high place, and mark his consequence among the leading minds of the American Fraternity: If I have a word of admonition, it is that, as amid the varying concerns of life we p'luck here and there for personal interest and gain, we fail not to turn aside to enqUire If behind misfortune's vail the hand of .charity may be opened, and the burdened heart made li~hter. Let it not truthfully be said that our profession of charity is a mockery. Upon this foundation may we build, with a confident assurance that lite's joys will be made sweeter thereby, and brighter glories await us in the hereafter, which soon, at best, must follow.

In our Report of last year, we expressed our appreciation, in unstint.: cd terms, of the then retiring Grand Master, Bro. Geo. B. Van Saun. Subsequent personal acquaintance and association with Bro. Van Saun did not lessen our written appreciation, but tended to increase it. We still regard him as one of the active, strong, practical and useful leaders of Iowa Masonry. And we love not Cresar less in recording our warmest admiration for Judge Granger, the accomplished successor of Bro. Van Saun. The latter may feel himself highly complimented in having such a successor as Bro. Granger, because none less than he could maintain the standard so elevated by himself. And Io;wa Masons inay congratulate themselves in baving such men in their jurisdiction to lead them on to the inviting eminence within their reach. Possessing a well trained and weli balanced mind, a man of culture, of gentlemanly bearing and warm heart, with deep moral convictions, Bro. Granger, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa, is worthy of the confidence he has won, the honors he has received, and the tribute of being "a man whom God made." We prize his friendship as we shall ever remember his kindness and courtesy. The Grand Lodge honored itself in his re-election for a second term. THE HARTSOCK

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Was brought before the Grand Lodge again, he having formerly been expelled from that body. As a Past Grand Master, and permanent member of the Grand I"odge, he was tried, in 1884, and punished with "expulsion from the GRAND LODGE." The sentence was novel, and raised a question in the minds of many whether the penalty affected his standing in Masonry, or only excluded him from" the Grand Lodge" which expelled him. During the second day of the session Dr. and

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M. W. Bro. Guilbert, Past Grand Master, presented a petition from Hartsock, asking the removal of said sentence and all implied disabilities. A resolution was offered by Bro. Guilbert, proposing to carry out the desire of the petitioner. Failing to receive a unanimous vote, the resolution was not adopted, though a majority voted in its favor. Subsequently, and just before Grand Lodge closed, a resolution was passed in the interest of Hartsock, concerning which the following will be of interest: At the last moment, and when half the members had retired, and were at the hotel receiving their mileage and per diem, Bro. Binckley offered the following resolution, NO.3:

Resolved, That it is the decision of this Grand Lodge that" the expulsion of a memoer from this Grand Body" is not to be construed as an expulsion from the Fraternity, butsimply as an expulsion from this Grand Lodge.

Which (after a count by the Deacons to determine) the Grand Master decided adopted.

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So says the record. Being present when the above action was taken, we thought it singular that Hartsock could be relieved from existing embarrassments in that indirect manner. It is true he was not reinstated in the Grand Lodge, but the vote defines his standing as unimpaired in the subordinate Lodge. That Lodge may elect him Master, and send him to Grand Lodge next June, where he can claim a seat. We do not see how he can be denied that seat. If it is accorded him, he will sit in a Grand Lodge while under the verdict of expulsion by that Grand Lodge, and from it. . OUR VISIT.

Thirty-one years ago we were made a Mason. For twenty-six years we have been a member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Yet during all those years we never had an opportunity to attend any Grand IJodge session, other than our own. 'While we have been in every Gran'd .Jurisdiction in the United States, except a few, and some outside, we have always failed to strike Grand Lodge sessions. Being in the State of Iowa during the sitting of the Forty-second Annual Communication, and within 150 miles of the seat of the Grand Lodge, we improved our time by a visit to Cedar Rapids. The welcome we received, the pleasures we enjoyed and the appreciation we felt are not matters of history, because not written, nor can they be. But all are so well remembered and deeply cherished, that our visit to the Grand Lodge of Iowa will live among the most pleasant memories of our Masonic life. The reception given and the honors awarded to this writer were as grateful to him as they were warm and sincere on the part of the Iowa Brethren. An acknowledgment to a few, for all, will be accepted by them. The personal kindness and attentions of Bro. Van Saun, the "fraternal courtesy of the Grand Master, Bro. Granger, the cordial treatment

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of Dr. Guilbert, the home-like welcome of the Bros. Parvin-father and son-together with the social and brotherly care of Bro. Dr. Coggswell and family at their elegant home, merit our mention and claim our deepest acknowledgments. The Grand Secretary made this record: The Deputy Grand Master being informed that Bro. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master of Missouri, was in waiting, appointed Bro. Newton R. Parvin. Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to introduce him, which he did in a few and appropriate remarks, When Grand Master Granger (in the chair), in behalf of the Grand Lodge, extended to the distinguished Brother a cordial and fraternal welcome to a Grand Lodge sprung from the loins of the Grand Lodge of which he was a much-valued officer.

At a later hour Bro. Vinci! addressed the Grand Lodge at some length, in a manner, and with matter highly interesting and instructive to the Brethren. The hour having arrived for the installation of Grand Officers, Past Grand Master Vinci! of Missouri, at the request of Grand Master Granger, proceeded to install the elected and appointed officers in due form, who severally took their stations and places. CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. Parvin (the elder) wrote a Report of 130 pages, embracing a review of forty-seven Grand Lodge Proceedings, Missouri, for 1884, being included in the list, some three pages being devoted to our journal. The Review went to the printer May 1st, and before several Grand Lodges, which have winter sessions, had been heard from. His many laborious duties during the year broke in upon this line of work to such an extent that he abbreviated his Report some seventy pages. In the ope,ning we find this paragraph worthy of the scissors: No new questions of great moment are presented, and the writers are, we think, somewhat coming to a better understanding as regards many of the old topics long discussed. Perhaps the recent departure in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, defining what so-called Masonic bodies are Masonic and what are not. is an exception to this statement. The vexed questions of .. physical ~ualifications of candidates," .. perpetual jurisdiction of Lodges over rejected candidates,' and the great subject of how to deal with Brothers delinquent in the payment of Lodge dues! seems to agitate and vex all writers and all jurisdictions, and we are no nearer a solutIOn of them than when we began their discusbion many years ago.

As to a general agreement upon, and settlement of, these "vexed questions," the above is correct. But as to particular jurisdictions, they have settled and solved them to their own satisfaction, we presume. About half the space assigned to Missouri was devoted to a kind, commendatory and candid review of Bro. Hall's Address. He said it was "one of the very best which has come under our view," and pronounced Bro. McDowell, what has long been known, "the right man in the right place." He is strongly in favor of conviction of accused members in Lodge trials by a maJority instead of a two-thirds vote. In Iowa, as elsewhere, it is impossible in many cases to conviet under the" two-thirds" requirement. He said of our failure to convict in two instances in Missouri;

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In corroboration of the fact heretofore stated, that it oftentimes occurs. throug-h the undue influence which a Brother and his friends may exert in his behalf, that a two-thirds vote for conviction cannot be had. Appeal c&ses Nos. 2 and 10 reveal such facts as would justify any Grand Master in arresting the Charter of 'the Lodge, and the Grand Lodge in making it perpetual. In these cases the offense was one of the most heinous known to the Mll.Sonic or moral code. The evidence was complete and conclusive, beyond even the .â&#x20AC;˘ shadow of a doubt," and yet, in the first case, the vote stood-guilty, fourteen; not guilty eleven. In the other-guilty, four; not guilty, eleven; when, in fact, every vote should have declared the guilt of the CUlprits. We are sure that Grand Master Hall and Grand Secretary Vincil must have been amazed at the recital of such facts, and we rejoice to record the fact that the committee and the Grand Lodge reversed the jUdgment in both cases, and ordered the expulsion of the guilty parties. It ought to have gone further, and arrested the Charters of both Lodges.

We beg to inform our beloved Brother of a fact he overlooked. In Appeal Case No.2, the Grand Lodge expelled the debauchee, and made final the, arrest of the Charter which "Grand Master Hall" promptly suspended when the appeal reached this office. And" Grand Secretary VinciL" recommended the arrest of Charter in case No. 10, but it was not done. We appropriate Bro. Parvin's reasons, found below, for not devoting more attention to his Report, and close our Review with this extract: The Report on Correspondence, as usual, is furnished by Grand Secretary VincH, and extends over two hundred pages, and" is a jewel of the first water." Having devoted so much space-much more than usual-to the consideration of the Address of the Grand Master and the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, we are compelled to pass over all the pages marked, and content ourself with a brief reference to his Review of Iowa. We trust that Bro. Vincil will bear with us in this. His Review of Iowa is lengthy and complete. His censure of a too common practice, in this and other jurisdictions, is so just that we shall quote his language: .. Yes, the swindler and the embezzler go free. They manage to swindle in some way, poor and confiding Brethren, who trusted them because they were Masons. and swallowed the means provided for the maintenance of the widows of deceased Brethren, and then went hence without censure or blame; but wIlen some unfortunate Brother falls behind with his dues for a year or two, charges are preferred, and he is suspended. The full power of the law is invoked concernin~ small offenses, but,the higher matters are overlooked, and great wrongs are condoned.' Bro. Vinci! is a fearless writer, and has correct views of the principles and practice of Masonry. and does not hesitate to state them plainly and concisely; wherefore we much admire his style of writing, as we do the man.

Judge Charles T. Granger, Most 'Vorshipful Grand Master, resides at Waukon. Bros. Thea. S. and Newton R. Parvin, Grand Secretary and Deputy, can be found at their nice quarters in Cedar Rapids.

KANSAS, 1883. The Twenty-ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge convened in Emporia, the 18th of February. M. W. Bro. John Jay Buck, Grand Master, presided. Past Grand Officers and Past Masters were present in large numbers, tQgether with the Representatives of 158 Lodges. From the very complete and full summary found in the journal, we learn that there are 255 Lodges on the roll, embracing a member-

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ship of 12,394. This shows a gain of 1,041 during the year. Twentythree Lodges received Charters at this session. An Address of twelve pages was presented by Grand Master Buck. It contained a statement of his official acts. He granted many "special Dispensations" during his term, as shown by the following: I have, during the year, granted many special Dispensations to confer the second and third degrees out of time; making it a condition precedent in sllch cases, that the Brother should pass a satisfactory examination and be in fact proficient. I have refused all, unless they complied with this rule. I do not deem it necessary to report them.

From this excerpt it will be seen that Bro. Buck is a believer in the "Divine Right of Kings," and worked the prerogative factory to its fullest capacity. Does the Constitution of this Grand Lodg~ give the Grand Master the right to thus suspend the laws? We ask for information. If not, where does authority, this authority, come from? "Unwritten law," replies the prerogative advocate. Is "unwritten law" to be preferred to solemnly enacted Constitutions? If so, let the first be the rule, and abolish the second. We adopt the idea of Elijah, the prophet, on Carmel, in his challenge to the worshipers of a myth. "If the Constitution be Law, follow it; but if prerogative, then follow it." . Respecting the exercise of power of a doubtful character, the Committee on Grand Master's Address 路said : That so much as relates to the issuing of special Dispensations to confer degrees out of time, be approved; yet your Committee feel compelled to say that it involves an exercise of the Grand Master's prerogative, that should be used with great caution, and only upon emergent occasions.

Tb;is is an approval that amounts to a rebuke. We think the "emergent occasions" did not justify the wholesale issuance of "special Dispensations to confer the degrees out of time," reported by the Grand Master. He announced. a list of Decisions made by him. They covered six pages with his elaborations of them. The Committee on Jurisprudence remarked: . The Decisions of the Grand Master have so far been covered by the By-Laws to-day adopted, we do not deem it necessary to take action thereon.

So it was II

Love's labor lost." MEMORIAL.

The Grand Lodge was bereaved by the death of 1\1:. W. Bro. Isaac B. Sharp, Past Grand Master. Of him the Grand Master said: Bro. Sharp was a faithful member of this Grand Lodge, and to many of you well known. He was a true and faithful Craftsman, ever ready to perform any duty assigned him. lIe was honored with the high~t position which could be bestowed upon him by his Masonic Brethren. For the desolate widow and the three fatherless children, I bespeak the ever active and tender sympathies of the Craft, and crave the watchful care of that GOD whom we, as Masons, reverence and serve.

The Grand Master closed his term in these words:

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And now, at the close of these labol'll, I return to you, with no regrets, the insignia. of office with which one year ago you entrusted me, hoping ever and praying always for your individual and collective prosperity; and bespeak for my successor that courteous and fraternal regard and assistance it has been mme to enjoy, and upon one and all invoke the benison and benediction of our Heavenly Father. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Masons of Kansas have a Grand Secretary. We offer in proof, two things-first, a report which shows the official transactions of his office fo~ the fiscal year; and, second, we record the fact that a picture graces the Proceedi.ngs, presenting the best view an artist could give of Bro. John H. Brown. This Report, like former ones from his pen, is full and complete. The picture must be referred to the Craft of Kansas who have to read and preserve the Proceedings. Our art critic. is absent, so we can only say that the artist should not be censured if the picture is not aufait. No doubt he did his best. A VETERAN CRAFTSMAN.

Bro. m. Scott, ninety years old, and for sixty years a Mason, was introduced to the Grand Lodge: He was much pleased with his reception, and the attention shown him by the Brethren of the Grand Lodge. Though not a Masonic :i\fendieant, he is poor in this world's g'oods, and when this tact beeame known, a contribution, amounting- to llearl one hun?{;~tgo~l~h:.'n~~~l<lh~~~i.ytaken up and presented to the venerable Brother, w 0 received

Bro. M. D. Brock, Past Deputy Grand Master of Ohio, was introduced and welcomed as a visitor. We find nothing beyond the foregoing matters possessing general interest, and therefore proceed to notice the Report on FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Of course this work was performed by olir tireless and ever well~ worked Bro. John H. Brown, Grand Secretary. A Report from the Kansas Brethren from anyone else than Bro. Brown would be no Report to us. He announced in his exordium, that his Review would contain more extracts from other Committees than formerly. Thus a wider view could be obtained of discussions going on in the Fraternity. He followed out the purpose and furnished a compilation with timely remarks and comments covering 173 pages. Nearly twelve pages of excerpts and brief sayings were accorded the Missouri Proceedings for 1884. The Address of the Grand Master was quoted from extensively and approvingly. Of our Review he wrote that it was" one of the four best Reports which has come to this office during the year." We are grateful that Bro. Brown did not send us to the foot of the class. Being one of the "big four" makes the writer hereof feel very happy, though he is not informed as to the other three. They may not cherish the

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assignment made by our Kansas Brother. If no one demurs to the association, the Missouri Committee will not complain. Bro. Brown quoted our comments concerning the Grand Master of Arizona, who granted a Dispensation, in two instances, to reballot on rejected applications, and vigorously endorsed our views: We think the time has fully come, when such abuses of the dispensing- power under claim of prero&ativ~ should receive the unqualified censure of every Grand Masonic Body, whose chIef Officer thus ventures to stultify his common sense and step outside of the law. Were the executive of a State to act thus, impeachment and disqualification for office would follow. Why then excuse a Grand Master? Constitutions are adopted to define and limit their powers, and to the laws enacted from time tp time, they are no less amenable than the weakest Entered Apprentice.

Bro. Brown always speaks in terms that may be understood. The above is an instance in point. He manifested his characteristic humor at our expense in the following paragraph: Bro. Vinci! pleads not guilty to the" soft impeachment" of Gilt-edged Orator." That prenomen was not our invention, but borrowed from Bro. Woods, Past Grand Master, and if he does not know a gilt-edged orator from gilt-edged paper, he should be indicted for scandalum magnatum, tried and fined, and the fine handed over to us as some compensation for abusing our confidence. . II

Our ignorance is pleaded, in answer to the above indictment, " giltedged oratory" and "gilt-edged paper" being to us alike unknown, never having possessed either article. The fine will be paid by "Bro. 'Voods, Past Grand Master," as he is liberally dowered with both. Bro. Brown closed his review of Missouri thus; Several other passages were marked for quotation, but having filled the space alloted to this report, we are constrained in justice to others to &ive them place and hearing. We are glad to find that our views upon most questions are m harmony, and trust that as the years come and go, we shall be found maintaining the principles of Freemasonry with unabated zeal and increased devotion.

When John Brown ceases to maintain "the principles of Freemasonry with unabated zeal and increased devotion" we shall be prepared, if living, to '\Trite his obituary. We appropriate the" Conclusion" of his labors as a Committee: We have selected from the ablest reviewers, such extracts as would, in our judgment, enlighten the Fraternity and encourage our own Grand Lodge in the continuance of its liberal policy. Without boasting. we can assure our Brethren, that, with very few exceptions, the action of our Grand Lodge harmoni7,es with that of the most influential in this country, and when our new Constitution and By-Laws begin to operate, they may expect few jars and little discord within the jurisdiction. Our Lodges are now doing- all that can well be expected, but give promise of marked improvement in the early future. In our Reports we have sought to stimutate them to make such improvement, and engage them to co-operate heartily with all who are intent on the spread of genuine l\lasonic principles and the upbuilding of a Masonic temple in this State, to which all may point without a blush. With cordial good will, we salute them in the name of Ancient Craft Masonry, and bid them not fail in performing their respective parts in the high mission to which they professed to devote their lives when raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

M. M. MILLER, Clay Center, G. M. JOHN H. BROWN, Wyandotte, G. Sec.

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KENTUCK.Y, 1884. The Eighty'-fifth Session of this Grand Lodge was held in Louisville, commencing October 21st, 1884. M. W. Bro. Howard Royall French, Grand Master, presided. Ten Past Grand Masters were in attendance, and numerous Representatives of sister Grand .Lodge Jurisdictions. Representatives from Lodges amounted to 397. There are over five hundred Lodges in Kentucky, and only fifteen thou.~and members. We do not wonder at the movement on foot in that jurisdiction to consoli.do.te Lodges, thereby reducing the number and increasing their membership. While this is a general need, we are assured that its want in Kentucky is wide-felt and demanded. The journal now claiming attention is large, containing full five hundred pages. The reader is greeted at its opening pages, with the striking faces of two of the honored and lamented dead of Kentucky Craftsmen. Superior and faithful engravings of Bros. Thomas L. Jefferson and Charles Tilden are chief ornaments of the Proceedings. As we gaze upon these silent reminders of our Brethren, it is very hard to realize that they are gone from among men. Grand men they were, and having served their generation, they rest from their labors, while their works do follow them. They left an impress upon the thought and heart of this generation that must be felt through the years to come. Of them, and one other, Grand Master French made filial mention in his Address. He said:

PAST GRAND MASTER THOMAS SADLER

Died on the - day of February, 1884, and was buried by the Grand Lodge with appropriate honors, Past Grand Master John H. Leathers acting as my proxy. PAST GRAND MASTER DERRICK WARNER

Died on the 18th day of July, 1884, and the Grand Lodge was convened in emer&,ent Communication by Past Grand MlISter G. D. Buckner as my proxy, and this old patrIarch was laid to rest. . BRO. CIIAS. TILDEN, rAST GRAND MASTER,

And the successor ofDro. Jefferson as President of the Home, died on the 9th day of August, 1884. His death was very sudden, and he was cut off in the midst of a busy, useful career. BRO. THOMAS I.. JEFFERSON, SR.,

Who-was for fourteen consecutive years President of the Widows' and Orphans' Home; died on the 23d day of March. 188-1, after a long and severe illness, which he bore with that patience and fortitude characteristic of this noble man.

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I did not receive notice of the death of Bro. Jefferson in time to attend the funeral, and at the time of Bro. Tilden's decease I was absent from home, and beyond the reach of communication by wire. This I sincerely regretted, because I held both of these Brethren in the higest personal esteem, and would have hastened to pay a last tribute of respect to their memory. Brethren,while our hearts are full of sadness at the death of these beloved Brethren, let us look up through our tears and thank God for their lives, for the noble examples they afford us, for the courage they inspire in us to be faithful in the discharge of our duties as men and Masons. We are glad they were our Brethren; it has done us good to be associated with them; and their influence will be felt in our work when new generations have taken our places.

The Address of a Kentucky Grand Master would be incomplete without reference to the "MASONIC WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' HOlliE."

Bro. French showed that this noble and commanding charity occupied his thought and weighed upon his heart: The Institution is not yet sufficiently endowed to do its appointed work, but we have put our hands to the plow, and could not if we would, and we would not if we could, be mdifferent to its complete and finished success. It is a living illustration of the principles we profess, and no profane who looks at the noble edifice and into the happy faces of its inmates, can escape the conclusion that it must be an honor to bell, member of the Fraternity that can conceive and execute such a design. None worthier of our skill and labor was eyer traced upon the Master's trestle board, and none will bring richer rewards to the toiling Craftsmen, for their wages will be the widows' blessing and the orphans' thanksgiving. Many generations of useful men and women will rise up to call it blessed, and when monuments of civic renown and military glory have crumbled into dust, this Home of the distressed will remain in its strength and beauty, for its foundations are laid in the great heart of the Fraternity. The ignorant profane may scoff at our tenets, and ridicule our ritual; even Popes may denounce us in Encyclical Letters, but so long as our teachinRS are exemplified in such noble ways, the Fraternity must continue to number among Its membership the ~ood and true of all nations, and be counted a potent factor in the elevation and pUrIfication of human thought and action.

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The Grand Master reported eight Decisions, concerning which the Committee on Jurisprudence expressed very hearty approYal, and said rulings became a part of the Masonic Code of that jurisdiction. They were of local application and express correct principles. Pressing business and feeble health prevented the Grand Master from visiting the J... odges as much as duty and desire prompted. In conclusion he said: What then is our aim and object '! Like our Brethren of old we are builders. Not with the operative tools do we .. hew the shaft or lay the architrave," but with symbolic implements do we build character. We strive to lay it upon the broad foundation of honesty and sobriety, and cement it with brotherly loyc. We endeavor to teach men that true happiness is to be found in right living, and that no man can live to himself alone; that he owes it to himself to be a ~ood and true man, and to his fellow to be forbearing, forgiving and generous. If we fall in the accomplishment of this, is it not because we too lightly regard our obligations? If we were loyal to our tenets of friendship, morality and brotherly love; if we better learned its lessons of temperance, prudence, fortitude and justice, each individual Mason would be the pattern of the law-abiding, upright citizen the just and generous neighbor and the wise and respected father. G. L. Ap.-4.

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We can only excrtthis influence and ~e~ this example before the world by guarding well the doors of our Lodges, and permlttmg none to enter but such as we sincerely believe will faithfully practise our precepts. Fill your lamps with pure oil, that your light may shine with a clear luster. Study "to perform the requirements of, and abstain from the things prohibited by Masonry." Swearing and intemperance are too common among Masons, and the Mason's word is not always as good as his bond. He permits himself too much latitude in his moral behavior, and in his conceptions of Deity. There is a conservatism about Masonry that should make it the anchor of society in these days {)f social and political nihilism, and we should strive to make it so. Let each Lodge be like an oasis in thc desert, at whose cooling wells the wayfarer may drink deep draughts of refreshing water, and go on his way with fresh vigor to endure the burning sun of temptation, hoping at last to reach the celestial Lodge.

The committee on Address strongly endorsed the above, and earnestly commended the same to the careful consideration of the Craft at large. . REPORTS

Of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were full and elaborate. An extended and able Report on Grievance was furnished, which was approved. One case arrests our attention concerning a school teacher, who had been expelled upon the statements of girl pupils-mere children-the testimony of twenty-four witnesses to the contrary. The case is interesting in that it shows how easily some people may become unduly excited over insignificant matters, and embroil a whole community in a regular rumpus. The Brother was restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry. AN INTERESTING RELIC

Is in the keeping o(the Grand Lodge,.presentcd to it by the Grand Lodge of Indiana in 1858. It is路the sword of Past Grand Master, Col. Jo. H. Daviess, who fell at the River Raisin, while gallantly defending his country. The sword is to be used hereafter by the Grand Tyler when on duty, and, when not in use, is to be in the custody of the Grand Secretary. The name of Joe Daviess is historic, and will out-live his sword, though never allowed to rust or be drawn in an un\vorthy cause. OBITUARY.

Most appropriate tributes were presented by the Memorial Committee, Rob Morris, Chairman, in honor of the distinguished dead, Bros. 'Varner, Sadler, Jefferson and 'l'ilden. In view of the labors of the two last named, and their valuable services in connection with the " Masonic Home," we will be justified in making the following ~xtracts from the Report of Bro. Morris: THOS. L. JEFFERSON.

His position as President of the Masonic Home for fourteen consecutive years had made him a fixture in that establishment, whose removal by death can scarcely be replaced. In all the pUblic demonstrations of the beneficiaries before Grand Lodge and

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elsewhere his kindly form was present. How gentle his voice, how affectionate his manner. those who knew him can never forget. The generation of boys and girls reared under the kindly culture of this man will carry the name of Jefferson even to children's children. Who ean estimate the good such a man has done in his lifetime'! The gift of a Vanderbilt or an Astor is made to ring through newspaper notices until we marvel at the generosity that is computed by the half million; but what is that to the benevolence of the man who for years has stood as President of our Widows' and Orphans' Home; stood by it in evil report and in good report; stood by it with encouraging words when it most needed encouragement, and with material aid in its worst days of poverty and distress! We may turn proudly from the array of the noble and the generous philanthropists of our land and boldly assert that the charities or Thomas L. Jefferson, including not merely mone)' but time and labor and patient endurance under adversity, are the noblest of them all. CHARLES TILDEN.

At the lamented death of Bro. Jefferson, mournful and afflictive as it was, the friends of the home turned instinctively and irresistibly to Bro. Charles Tilden as his successor. Slighting the infirmities of age and the calls of a most engrossing profession, he accepted the trust and entered zealously upon its duties. But scarcely had the details of the Presidency become familiar to his mind than the Angel of Death struck him hastily, unkindly, without warning, and again made vacant the post, of all others in your gift the most important. He followed his lamented predecessor at an interval of four months. The two old friends, honored with years, fortunate in the gifts of fortune, bearing eq,ual shares of the love and respect of the Craft, laid down the Presidency and are now umted in death. "They were lovely in their lives and in their deaths they are not divided." It is not for us to pierce the mists which lie over the valley of the shadow of death, nor to strain oUr ears to catch the words of salutation with which those two good men joined hands on the banks of deliverance. Enough that we share their hopes and are striving, each in his wa)', to walk in their pathway. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report was prepared by Bro. James W, Staton, ann covered 140 pages. It is a complete review of all the Proceedings received by the Committee, being largely written, though numerous extracts find a place in the Review. Our Missouri Proceedings, for 1883, received full and fraternal attention. The Committee had only kind words for Missouri "doings." His commendation of our Bro. 'W oods, Grand Master, are appreciated by this writer and will meet a warm welcome from Missouri Masons. We copy a tribute paid to our learned and distinguished Bro. Givan, author of the Heport on Grievance. The Kentucky Committee said: Having been for several years connected with the Committee on Grievances in the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, in perusing the various Proceedings for review we do not overlook the Reports on urievances. We can say that the one now before us is one of the best we have ever read. It bears the" ear marks" of having been prepared by one "learned in the law of the land," but we commend it more for tne good common sense displayed in it than for the learning in the law, although the latter is not wanting.

'\Ve will say for the information of Bro. Staton that the writer of our Reports on Grievance,.Tudge Givan, is "learned in the law of the land," and in the law of Masonry as well. Besides he is a pure, just man, of great good sense. We are proud of him and of his productions. His Reports have placed him in the front rank of Masonic jurists in America. When that vigorous thinker, Bro. Sam'l H. Owens, fell in the prime of his manhood in 1882, the question was asked, "'Vho can fill his place as Chairman of the Grievance Committee? " Our

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thought turned to the present incumbent. The Grand Master was of the same mind, and the selection has never been regretted, but has caused deep satisfaction among Missouri Masons. Such men are invaluable to the Fraternity, and,give character and standing to our Grand Lodge among the jurisdictions of the world. Of our fiscal report, Bro. Staton had this to say: The Report of the Grand Secretary shows thRt Bro. Vincil dispatches bnsinessrapidly and in busine8s style; and, as USUIt!. drives straight at what he has to say. The Report is a model one. From it we are stron~ly led to believe that the Grand Lodge is indebted to the Grand Secretary for the good financial condition of that body.

Of our Report on Correspondence, this appears: The Report on Correspondence is, as usual, from the strong pen of the distinguished Grand Secretary, Bro. John D. Vincil, and, as usual, comes up to the standard. We always read Bro. Vincil's Reports with interest, and would like very much to notice a great many things he said, but our limited space will not permit an extended notice.

Bro. Stat()n quoted approvingly our comments upon the cllstom of hurrying through the Lodge and Chapter in order to" put on the glittering trappings of the higher degrees and join the parade corps." He said: It is hardly necessary for us to My that we heartily endorse the foregoing-. Oh, that the time may come when the so-called higher degrees may be laid aside, and pure, oldfashioned symbolic Masonry shall be the only standard.

We tender our personal sympathies to Bro. Staton, knowing what suffering means, such as brings a cloud over the life and darkens home and hope. He prepared his review under many disabilities and trials. We offer him our sincere congratulations upon his success. He said of surrounding embarrassments that: When all was ready, as we supposed, for a successful campaig'n in the reViewing line, we were suddenly stopped. A fearful and malignant fever laId hold of our first born, a young man in his twenty-fourth year a.nd a Mason, and for weeks the house was dll.rken. ed and steps were made cat-like. doors were opelled a.nd closed with the utmost care and without noise. and with breathless anxiety the mother, who bore him. and the father watched side by side. uotil at last. through the interposition of that God whom we have always trusted, whether in sickness or in health, in adversity or in prosperity, our son was pronounced convalescent. amI once more we breltthed eas~路. Scarcely had ollr anxiety. on account of the sickne8s just mentioned, passed away, when we were called to mOlrrn the death of the mother that bore us. Her death was not unexpected. For years past she had been an invalid, and her death would not have surprised thc family or her many friends at any time in the last five years. But. notwithstanding. it was a severe hlow, and. of course, we were rendered unfit. for a time at least. for the work of reviewing. In the meantime our private and public duties had accumulated to such extent as to utterly preclude any other engagements whatever. Early in the month of July we once more commenced our task. but this time we were met with a fresh obstacle, personal in its nature. Our eyes refused to perform their functions, and we were forbid to use them for any kind of labor. even to perform the official duties we were reqUired to do. So. it will be observed, we have worked under adverse circumstances, yet we have waded through the immense pile of Proceedings and made a review of each.

JOHN G. ORNDORFF, Russellville, G.l\1. HIRAl\1 BASSETT, Millersville, G. Sec. H. B. GRANT, Louisville, Ass't G. Sec.

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LOUISIANA, ISS:i. The Seventy-third Session opened, February 9th, in New Orleans, with M: W. Bro. James L. Lobdell, Grand Master, presiding. At roll call Representatives of fifty-two Chartered Lodges were present. R. W. Bro. James C. Batchelor, M. D., was Grand Secretary. The journal is graced with an engraving of the Grand Master, Bro. Lobdell. A brief sketch showing his Masonic career is appended. We clip a paragraph therefrom: At the annual sessions of the Grand Lodge in 1883 and 1884, Bro. Lobdell was selected Grand Master. on both occasions the choice of the Brethren having been decided on a first ballot. His two terms were characteri7.ed by faithful, intelligent and very extended labor in the interest of the Craft. He has retired from his long service, leaving peace and_ harmony prevalent, and with the satisfaction that the Brotherhood has not only suffered . no detriment while under his charge, but that he had been efficient in the promotion of its solid prosperity. AN ADDRESS,

Of twenty-seven pages, was presented by the Grand Master. It embraces honorable mention of the distinguished dead called from labor during the year. A few Decisions were reported. His rulings were brief, pertinent and clear. FINANCIAL.

"The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is at present encouraging," said the Grand Master. Assets are reported at $153,000, and liabilities at some $40,000. All old bonds had been cancelled, and a new issue, at reduced interest, placed upon the market. The Grand Master had been the subject of numerous vexations as to the JointOccupancy of Halls. He did not favor the Joint-Occupancy view, and said: The law of nearly every Masonic Grand Lod~e is absolutely against any intermingling of Lodges with other secret societies. in public ceremonies, or in ownership of property, or occupancy of halls or rooms. The law is not based on a mere sentiment; it is founded in the fact that experience in the past has invariably vroved such entangling alliances to be pernicious and detrimental to the Masonic FraterDlty. In case of failure. the Masons ft.re generally left to bear the burden or go down with those who only sought to unite with them, that they might profit by doing so.

He paid the following compliment to the Grand Secretary: As for our Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. James C. Batchelor, M. D., it would be idle for me to attempt to pay him the compliment he deserves-I am notequal to the task. Through all of his physical afflictions durmg the past year-and they have been severe indeedhe has not failed to exercise a careful superintendence over the duties incumbent upon him by virtue of his office, and guard your every interest with watchful vigilance.

The Deputy Grand Master, Bro. D. R. Graham (since elected Grand Master), submitted a report of his official acts, in which we find Dispensations granted to confer degrees out of the usual order, also

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Decisions rendered by him. We presume the law of that jurisdiction authorizes a Deputy to do all things his superior may do. vVe copy the Decisions of Bro. Graham: That a diruitted Mason, after the lapse of twelve months, and residing under the jurisdiction of a Lodge, cannot be accorded the privilege of paying dues to retain good standing. He must apply for affiliation. A certificate of the Lodge, showing the standing of a deceased Brother, may be issued . .

to his widow. f~r

That a life member created prior to the abrogation of the edict of 1870, was not liable any" dues" to the Grand Lodge, b?t cannot avoid" special assessments" imposed by

That a Lodge cannot properly grant a "qualified" dimit; if it does, it cannot enforce the qualification, and since the vote of a Lodl{e granting a dimit relieves the Brother.of any financial responsibility to that Lodge, therefore that vote constitutes the "act" and the certificate, which is but the evidence of a "fact," should be unconditioned.

The Report of the Grand Secretary was, as usual, complete as a .business document. INTRODUCTION OF A VETERAN.

M. W. Past Grand Master William R. Whitaker, by permission, introduced to the l\I. W. Grand Master, and to the Grand Lodge, W. Bro. Hiram Middlebrook, Past Master of Columbian Lodge, No.7, Georgia, a Brother 85 years of age, and a Mason for 63 years. The Worshipful Brother was welcomed in an appropriate manner by the M. W. Grand Master and lDvited to a seat on the dais. CORRESPONDENCE.

lVI. 'V. Bro. lVI. E. Girard presented several matters from the committee during the session. 'Ve copy some of his deliverances, as they seem to bear upon questions o~ general character: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Louisiana, adopts and puts forth, as true enunciations of Masonic law, the following resolutions, to serve as a Code of Masonic International Grand Lodge Regulations:

1st. A majority of the Lodges, regularly constituted in a territory, may organize a Grand Lodge, with all the powers usually conceded to a Grand Lodge; provided, not less than three Lodges do concur therein, and all the Lod~e8 within the territory have been duly notified of the intended action to form a Grand Lodge. 2d. A Grand Lodge, thus legally constituted in a new territory, is sovereign over the whole of that territory, and all the Lodges therein located must yield obedience to her, and receive new Charters from her, or be considered in insubordination and clandestine or spurious. 3d. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has exercised the right, and claims that it is her duty, as well as that of every other Grand Lodge, as the foundation and basis of all Freemasonry, to ascertain and declare what institutions or bodies claiming to be MOSOllic, or call1ng themselves Masonic, are really Masonry, and of the true body of Masonry, or fraudulent, spurious or clandestine, and warn the Craft of Louisiana against such as are not legitimate and true, even by prohibitive edicts, if necessary. 4th. Charges may be preferred to the Lodge in whose jurisdiction a Brother is sojourning, who has violated any Masonic penal law, though he be not a member of that I~dge.

5th. That a profane who had ap:plied for initiation and been rejected by a Masonic Lodge, in one Grand Lodge jurisdictIOn, having removed therefrom, permanently, maYJ after be has acquired a legal Masonic residence, according to the rules of the Grana Lodge in whose jurisdiction he has permanentlr removed, make application for initiation to the Lodge within whose juri::diction he 18 then living permanently and domiciled.

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6th. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana agrees tbatshould a matter of contention arise between her and some sister Grand Lodge, if not soon amicably adjusted, it will be referred. her sister Grand Lodge consenting thereto, to arbitration for final determination, and without any issuance of any edicts of non-intercourse. 7th. That no Masonic body or Brother may make or seek to enforce a claim for money against another l\{asonic body or Brother for expenses incurred in tbe performance of a Masonic duty or Masonic relief. 8th. Thllt this Grand Lodge set apart a page of her Proceedings annually, for the pUblication, as an appendix, of the laws adopted by the Grand Lodges of an international character. as a code of universal Masonic law for the government of the several Grand Lodges towards one another. 9th. That an official copy of this Report and Resolutions be forwarded to each of our Grand Representatives by onr R. W. Grand Secretary. with the request that they present them officially to their Grand Lodge, at their next Grand Communication, and fraternally nrge them to take the matter under consideration and act upon them. 10th. That each of our Grand Representatives be and is fraternally requested to report to our Grand Lodge the official action of their Grand Lodge thereupon. PREMATURE.

The following is suggestive: It justifies the adage, a make haste slowly." The Committee did well to "move a reconsideration:" Your Committee think that their action in recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Federal District of Mexico, was premature. for the want of proper information. an<i would ask the Grand Lodge to rescind their action recognizing the said Grand Lodge, and recommend that the matter of said recognition, together with the Masonic status of the Grand Lodge Ruiz, be referred back to your Committee. with instructions to report at tbe next Grand Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. And your Committee would further report, that it is very often conducive to do some wrong in acting too hastily in recognizing a foreign Grand Lodge; no final action should be taken at the same Grand Annual Communication at which the resolution of recognition is first presented. We submit the follOWing resolutions: Resolved. That the resolution recognizing the Grand Lodge of the Federal District of Mexico be and is hereby rescinded, and the matter of said recognition, together with the Masonic status of the Grand Lodge Ruiz. be referred back to your Committee with instructions to report at the next Grand Annual Communication. 1.

2. That hereafter no final action shall be taken at the same Annual Grand Communication, at which the resolution for recognition of a foreign Grand Lodge shall be presented.

The above was adopted. A general Report was furnished by the Committee, covering twentythree pages, eleven of which were devoted to home, and the rest to foreign Grand .Jurisdictions. The Committee made a departure from former methods as to a Review. We propose to clip therefrom some valuable paragraphs for our own jurisdiction. Before doing so we copy the following: Truly, it does seem to us路that some Foreign Correspendence Committees think their duty consists in part in abusing generally tbe other Foreign Correspondence Committees ; and the more severe and bitter they can be. the better they seem to think they are perfo rming a Masonic duty. Really, they are doing a great wrong to the Fraternity. We do not wish to particularize, but some Reviewers have bandIed the Louisiana. Committee without gloves, Masonic or otherwise.

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To which it may be replied that "the Louisiana Committee" has never been handled" without gloves" to our knowledge but one year. In that instance the character of one Brother was looked at. We know nothing of him personally. His writing was an expression of his character, or else he falsified himself. "By their fruits ye shall know them." As is the life, so will be the character. Vve reviewed the emanations of the man. Who will defend those emanations. We now proceed to furnish some valuable excerpts from the Report. JURISDICTION.

The Committee said concerning resident Masons, who are members of other Lodges: In civil life. a man is responsible for his actions criminally to that co~rt within whose jurisdiction he has committed the deed. Why should the Masonic law be more lenient or deficient, and by refusing to allow the Lodge within whose jurisdiction the deed was done, and the witnesses are near and handy, to try the case, afford a culprit an opportunity of escape from merited punishment; that would be wrong and it cannot be Masonic. Therefore, the Lodge within whose territorial jurisdiction a wrong has been committed by a Mason, has jurisdiction to try him, though he be nota member of that Lodge; of course, there can be no doubt of the right and duty of the Lodge in路 that respect over a nonaffiliate. The individual Brother should be held amenable to that tribunal within whose reach he is, for the reason also that he may know that there is always a watchful eye over him. The Witnesses, too, are all there, and can readily be obtained to testify-whilst if they should have to travel some distance away or testify under commission, their testimony would possibly never be given, and some violator of the moral law go unwhipped of justice, because he happened at the time of the commission of the immoral act, to be out of the jurisdiction of the Lodge in which he held his membership.

Our law in Missouri reads thus: All Chartered Lodges inthis jurisdiction ha.ve full power and authority to exercise Penal jurisdiction over all Masons, non-affiliated as well as affiliated, within their several jurisdictions, for violations of Moral and Masonic law.

Thus we are in accord with Louisiana. PERPETUAL JURISDICTION.

Our law in Missouri is in harmony with the following, from the Report of the Louisiana Committee. We certainly and indUbitably hold that each Grand Lodge is supreme within its own territory, and that no other power can or should attempt to l~islate upon any matter or subject to have a binding effect beyond its own legitimate liImts, or seek by some legislative action to control, Masonically, any individual profane, or restrict, construe or thwart the powers or legislation within the terri tory of any other regular Masonic power of equal . dignity and rights that is a sovereign in its own country.

Our law reads: A candidate for Initiation, who has been rejected, may, after the lapse of one year, pet~ti~n ~he Lodge whi<;h rejected him, or any other Lodge, for Initiation, under whose JUrlsdlCtIOn he may reSide. . RELIEF.

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It is the duty, not of a particular Lodge, but of the Craft, to relieve him voluntarily and in a brotherly manner; it is his right to expect and receive that relief. It is to be hoped that it may never come to this that Masonic duty and relief will depend upon the possibility of the return of the money used for relieving the distress of a Brother, or his widow or orphan! Therefore, we must declare that one Masonic body or Brother cannot present any demand with a view of enforcing its collection against another Masonic body or Brother for any sum of money used in Masonic or Brotherly relief.

NON-INTERCOURSE.

The Committee recommended arbitration between Grand Lodges instead of non-intercourse. The following contains words of wisdom: Suppose the several Grand Lodges should agree that in all cases of dispute, instead of embarking into a generally useless discussion. that so often runs into harsh words, if not bitter denunciations. the matter was .referred to arbitration to some Brother chosen by both Grand Lodges, or by a committee appointed from each Grand Lodge. orsome other mode of arbitration, and agree to abide by the decision of the Brother or Grand Lodge, or other tribunal selected to be the final judge of the controversy. If some plan of arbitration could be generally adopted, though there might still be some causes of difference between different jurisdictions, the Masonic intercourse of the Brothers of those two jurisdictions, need not and would not be interfered with.

Put the ball in motion and give us a plan. Missouri is ready to confer upon the subject. WHO ARE SPURIOUS?

The following defines the attitude of the Grand Lodge towards a certain kind of Masonry: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has long since declared what is Masonry, and what are Masonic bodies. Of coun:e, all or any body not recognized by her as true and legitimate is not Masonic; and if claimed by the peddlers of such wares as Masonic, must stand stamped as spurious-irregular and clandestine. So, Brothers in Louisiana, beware! Touch not the unclean things, not recognized by the Grand Lodge as Masonic. Have nothing to do with them, for the consequence must necessarily be-expulsion.

We know not who are alluded to as being beyond the pale of their recognition. The Grand Lodge of Missouri has never recognized any Masonic bodies other than Grand Lodges. Being Symbolical Masons only, how can we know any other kind? The Committee closed the Report in these words: Your Committee has received the usual number of Proceedings from our sister Grand Lodges, and has read them with much pleasure and benefit. What a wealth of Masonic gems and pearls! What a treat to a Mason to be allowed to look, as it were, through these Reports and Proceedings into the very hearts of so many good and true men, and from theIr teachings learn the beautiful lessons of Masonry! What sublime Ideas emanate from the pens of Grand Masters in their several addresses, and generally sound views of Masonry are inculcated by the critics and reviewers, or Foreign Correspondence Committees, whose reports and sayings, however, without the official sanction or approbation of their Grand Lodge, have only the force and effect of the reasoning and argument of one man!

DAVID R. GRAHAM, New Orleans, G. M.

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MANITOBA, ISS3. The Tenth Annual Session convened in the city of Winnipeg, February 11th, 1885. M. W. Bro. John Headly Bell, Grand Master, presided; R. W. Bro. VV'. G. Scott was Grand Secretary. Thirty-one Lodges and a membership of 1,246 will indicate the growth of Masonry in that land of "cold waves" in ten years. Three Lodges and 144 members were added to the list the past year. Grand Master Bell presented a business Address of much value to the Craft in his jurisdiction. His list of official visitations was creditable, and his official acts were numerous. He was quite liberal in the use of that undefinable quantity, styled" prerogative." As an English doctrine, and an assumption as well, we are not surprised to find the convenient thing employed on numerous occasions by Bro. Bell, of "Dominion" allegiance, to confer degrees in less than the legally prescribed time, presents a departure from the law that seems inconsistent. If five persons (as in the case under consideration) may become beneficiaries of "prerogative," why may not all the applicants? Thus prerogative may become the rule, and the few who wait a month constitute the exception. Grand Master Bell authorized the initiation of "a candidate under twenty-one years of age." "Prerogative" jumped the law in that case. Why not in all cases? Why wait the slow movements of time, when a power of such wonderful agility (jumping facility) exists? Turn "Prerogative" loose, and let it leap the legal restrictions of Grand Lodges, bringing into the wider domain of privileged classes those who aspire to become Masons before the time. Bro. Bell announced "most fraternal and harmonious" relations with sister Grand Lodges on the part of the Manitoba jurisdiction. He chronicled the decease of several leading Masons of other jurisdictions as well as some few prominent Brethren 9f their own jurisdiction. . A very interesting" Retrospect" was furnished by him. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Scott, rendered a first-class Report, and won the unqualified commendation of the Grand Master, who said; It gives me again the greatest pleasure to express mf best thanks to R. W. Bro. Wm. G. Scott for the painstaking and efficient manner in whIch he bas performed the duties of Grand Secretary during the past year. The increase in the numberof Lodges, and the neglect of the previous two Grand Secretaries, has caused him. as well as the Secretaries of different Lodges, a great amount of extra work. He has also procured Historical Registers as ordered at last Communication of Grand Lodge, and most of them are now in the possession of the Lodges and properly written up. In eycry way R. W. Bro. Scott's serviccl:l have been most valuable.

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Of District Deputies furnish much useful information and show a healthy condition of the Craft in the jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge approved all the Reports of its officers; complimented the retiring Grand Master by ordering a Past Grand Master's jewel to be procured for him, and then voted one hundred dollars to enable Bro. Bell" to take a trip to New Orleans." As we saw our Brother on his way to the great" Exposition" in mid winter, we hope he was made happy by the thoughtful consideration of his Brethren. This expression is written aboard one of the palatial steamers of the" Anchor Line" as she glides down the great river towards the "Crescent City" in the beautiful spring-time, while flowers and foliage greet the eye on every side, and balm'y airs invigorate the traveler. This south land is lovely beyond our power to describe. Would that we were an expert at word pai~ting. 'Ve find no Report. on Correspondence. This is a luxury our Dominion Brethren rarely ever enjoy so far as a home-made article is concerned. The Grand Master, Bro. Bell, retired from official labor, and bade farewell to the responsibilities of office in the following terms: And now, my Brethren, there remains but the closing word. For almost the entire existence of this Grand Lodge I have served either as Grand Secretary or Grand 路Master. To the duties of these offices I gave the best of my ability and knowledge, and while doubtless having made mistakes, for" to err is human," yet I claim to have been actuated by a. sincere desire faithfully to promote the best interests of this Grand Lodge and of Freemasonry. " Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done." " And when I lie in the green kirk-yard With the mould upon my breast, Say not that路 he did well or ill,' Only this, 'he did his best.' II

The work you have given me to do as your Grand Master year after year for five laborious and eventful years is well nigh finished. I desire to express the profound a.ppreciation I have felt in being elected to the Grand East and retained there for so long a time. But few honors bestowed by men are higher. To-night I bring it back to you, I trust, unsullied, that to-morrow you may confer it upon another and a worthier. For the last time I desire to place on record my thanks for those fraternal regards and kindly courtesies which have been so cordially extended to me whenever I have met my Brethren. I now, in what I conceive to be justice to myself and others, bid you as Grand Master an official and fraternal farewell. May the blessing of Heaven abide with you, and may all your works be full of glory to God and of good to man.

He was succeeded by Bro. C. F. Forrest, of Winnipeg, and Wm. G. Scott, same city, is Grand Secretary.

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MARYLAND, 18S4. The Ninety-eighth Annual Communication began its If\bors in Baltimore, November 18th, 1884. M. W. Bro. John S. Tyson, Grand Master, present and presiding. The venerable Bro. J. H. Medairy, Grand Secretary, was in charge of the office he has filled long and well. A short Address from the Grand Master embraced a review of the work and business incident to his offiee. He announced the existence of continued fraternal relations with other Grand Lodges, but let fly an arrow at some vulnerable Committee on Correspondence who had characterized the action of a sister Grand Lodge as " shameful, disgraceful and infamous." We have failed to note any such characterization, and therefore cannot apologize for said indiscreet Committee. Bro. Tyson quoted from the Pope's Bull against Freemasonry and made comments thereon. The Pope fired at very long range, and we have not heard of anyone being hurt by the shots of the feeble old man. Let him howl. His rage, like his pronunciamento, is quite harmless. The Grand Master presented a financial statement as Chairman of the Board of Managers. The exhibit shows a low state of funds. The Grand Treasurer had kindly furnished necessary means to meet pressing demands without interest. The Grand Secretary presented a brief financial exhibit.' To increase the finances, the following amended law was passed: Each Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge, at every stated Communication thereof, for each Mason initiated outside of the city of Baltimore, and seven dolla.rs for each Mason initiated in Baltimore; and for semi-annual dues seventy-five cents for each member of a Lodge outside of said cit)路, aud one dollar for each member of a Lodge ~~lh~~ ;;~t~hr:g~ii~1~aW~~ ~~es~~yfh~~11e~~ ~~c~~~~.any dues for clergymen, from fiv~ dollars

Various Reports of local interest were approved. Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected and live in Baltimore.

ISS::i. 'Ve received the journal of the Semi-Annual Communication after our notice of the Ninety-eighth Annual Session was in print. The Semi-Annual Meeting was held in Baltimore, May 12th, 1885. The Grand Master, Bro. Tyson, presided, and presented, as, usual, a brief business paper. He announced the prevalence of harmony" at home and with sister Grand Lodges. He reported the few rulings made, which were approved by the Grand Lodge. He decided that the ballot may be "repeated not to exceed a third time." That is to say, three repetitions

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after a re.iection on the first ballot may be had, or four ballots in all. vVe think this rule makes provision for a pretty thorough re.iection of a party. The other rulings were more conservative and suit our latitude much better. The Grand Master had something to say concerning their financial condition, which presents anything but an inviting future to the Craft in "My Maryland." We really pity the oppressed Brotherhood in that jurisdiction. An enormous debt has been fastened upon them, and is now a heritage entailed upon those who had nothing to do with its creatioll. The following paragraph from the Address of Grand Master Tyson means about as much as language can express. Had more been crowded into the same space an explosion of language must have ensued: With three years' taxes in arrear, and also taxes for the current year to pay, amounting in all to about $3,000.00, it is not probable that we shall be able during the next six months to do much in the way of reducing our indebtedness. Let us not, however, be discouraged in our efforts. We," the heirs of all the ages" of the glories of Freemasonry, mm:t continue to do our part in removing this stain from its escutcheon. Already much has been accomplished. Perseverance and ec~momy are the only requisites to final and complete success, although years may pass before that end shall have been attainect. Until then, we Masons in Marvland shall suffer for the sins of aUf fathers-be held responsible before the pUblic for the errors and follies of our predecessors (may God pardon them!) which have brought us into this strait. Be it so. Let us stand up manfully in the fight, and when we finally conquer, as we surely shall, the glory of our achievement will cancel the past disgrace.

CORRESPO~DENCE.

The committee having charge of this interest presented a Special Report touching the status of Masonry in the Republic of Mexieo. Bro. Gorgas furnished a very readable history of the two Grand Lodges in that country; but, to our surprise, submitted his views to the Grand J__ odge without recommendation. "Referred back to the committee for further investigation," says the record. His general Review of seventy pages is well written. He justly condemned the action of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Which permitted a few over-zealous adherents of another branch of the Scottish Rite to cast a stigma and impose a slavish bond on such of their members as honestly and with good reason believed the proscribed branch of Scottish Rite Masonry to be as legitimate as the one to which such meddlers belonged. The Grand Bodies of Symbolic Masonry, in order to uphold the dignity which has always characterized the original Masonic Order. an'd which very justly professes to know of no other degrees than those of E. A., F. C., and M. M., should exact of Master

Masons those qualifications which the tenets of Blue Masonry inculcate; and if such Masons are consistent as Master Masons, we contend that it is no business whatever of any Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry to define the particular branches of Orders or Rites (which it does not acknowledge to be superior to itself, and of which it professes to know nothing,) to which the members of its suborrlinate bodies shall belong. So long as such members (Master Masons) conform to the l( gi ,imate requirements of Symbolic Masonry, as specified by the" ancient landmarks" of t Ie Order, they should have every privilege of forming opinions of their own concernillg other Rites which in no manner whatever antagonize with Blue Masonry.

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'Ve frankly admit our ignoranee of these many-headed Rites! From the agony evidenced by 'claimants for supremacy, and the fierce conflicts raging among them, we feel that our" ignorance is bliss" for once, and will escape the folly of being any wiser than at present. Concerning Masonry in Mexico, he correctly presented the truth of history. Some one went there less than thirty years ago And under the authority of Albert Pike, constituted a Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite. with a pretended authority to confer the three degrees of E. A., F. C., and M. M., and by such authority these three degrees have been conferred up to the present time by Scottish Rite Lodges. In January, 1882. three Lodges of Symbolic Masonry were constituted in Vera Cruz. under Charters ~ranted by the United Grand Lodge of Colon and the Island of Cuba, the country of Mexlco having been declared unoccupied by that Grand Lodge. as the only Lodges existing in Mexico were connected with the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite before referred to. The three Symbolic Lodges at Vera Cruz met in convention in January, 1883. and created a Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry, under the title of .. The Grand and Independent Mexican Symbolic Lodge."

He then pertinently asks:

Br what ri~ht does Albert Pike or anyone pretending to act by authority from him, exerClse jurisdlCtion over the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry? What right has a Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masonry to create a Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry?

And we ask, by what authority did Albert Pike declare that his Scotch Rite Tnstitution was the only one that shall be authorized in the Republic to exercise jurisdiction over the first degrees of Masonry? In consequence of which, the Supreme Council renounces that which it has had up to this day-our Symbolism. We concur in the following opinion of Bro. Gorgas: The Vera Cruz Body. in the opinion of your Committee, is the most legitimate of the two Mexican organizations asking for recognition, as this is not composed of Lodges which hold their Charters from a Scottish Rite Supreme Council; was not created by such a Supreme Council; but, on the contrary, derives its power and authority from a Symbolic Grand Lodge, that of Colon and Cuba, in fraternal accord and recognition with the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

The Committee gave the Missouri journal for 1884 a brief and com-' plimentary notice. 'Ve are glad he has resumed the chairmanship of the committee" after a brief respite." Hope he may" continue in well-doing." Grand Master and Grand Secretary remain the same.

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ltIA.SSA.CHUSE:rTS, 1883.4. The Annual Communication was held in Boston, December 10th, 188t "Stated,"" Special" and "Quarterly" Sessions were held at different times and for various purposes. M. W. Bro. A. H. Howland, Jr., Grand Master, presided; R. W. Bro. Sereno D. Nickerson was Grand Secretary. The Address presented by Grand Master Howland was of unusual length, covering forty pages. The headings will indicate the subjects found in said Address, such as "Necrology," "Visitations," "Special Warrants," "Special Dispensations "-to confer degrees out of time-" Work," "Special Communications," "Finances," "State of the Order," and" Charity." These subjects were enlarged upon at will. Of granting Dispensations, he said: Being firmly convinced of the wisdom of the requirements of our Constitutions, and following my own convictions. which, I believe. harmonize with those of my predec~sors. I have endeavored to reduce to a minimnm the practice of overcomin~ Comtitntional provisions by dispensation, The District Deputy Grand Masters, in whom the authority to grant dispensations is also vested, have been mane aw:are of my views upon the subject, and, so far as I am informed, have very generally conformed to them. In order 'that the Grand Master may be posscssed of complete information concerning the ~ranting of dispensations, I would suggest that every dispensation issued. after the authority granted therein shall have been exercised and duly endorsed, shall be forwarded to the office of the Recording Grand Secretary.

The custom in Missouri is this: The Grand Master alone can gra nt dispensations, within the written law, and these are issuep. only by the Grand Secretary. A complete record is always at hand, of this class of work, and is preserved among our archives. A Lodge was organized, by authority of the Grand Master, "in the city of Concepcion, Republic of Chili, Souih America." "\iVe wonder if the jealous and over-zealous Brethren who criticised Missouri for planting a Lodge in the city of Mexico, will not "go for" Massachusetts. The Grand Master treated at length the subjects of Finance and Charity. The former seems to be in a'n improved and satisfactory condition. Having gotten rid of the Temple debt, so long an incubus upon them, the Brethren of Massachusetts are now devoting their thought and resources to the establishment of a "charity" enterprise. This will out-last their fine temple and prove a greater blessing to the Fraternity. The name of the enterprise is "Masonic Education and Charity Trust." It appears from the history of this Grand Lodge that, during the financial stress suffered from the" Temple" debt, there was a temporary appropriation and use of a former" Charity Fund." Being out of debt, the Grand Lodge now proposes to restore said" Charity Fund," and add thereto five thousand dollars annually, thus beginning a new and grander work than "Temple" building. The beginning has been

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made, and we believe our Brethren have the will and zeal to carry forward their purpose to a happy and creditable completion. The Grand Master said concerning the enterprise: We have thus well and truly laid the foundation of a second Temple, whose glory and blessing will survive, we trust, when the gr:anite walls about us shall have crumbled to dust. Upon this foundation, with a full realization of our neglect and injustice in the past, in the diversion of the Charity Fund from its intenrled and consecrated purpose, we hope to build an enduring edifice. a permanent yet everflowing benevolence for the relief of the widows and fatherless, the poor and necessitous, the uneducated and homeless. OF THE CONDITION OF THE LODGES

We find this statement: The Reports of the District Deputies give assurance that the year now closed has been a prosperous one, in the history of the Fraternity, in this jurisdiction. The Lodges very generally have pro~ressed towards a much stronger pqsition financially, thus placing them upon a more endurmg foundation ..Good-fellowship and harmony prevail, and a flattering future seems now opening before them, Most of the Lodges are free from debt, some having established relief funds, for charitable objects. THE STATED COMMUNICATION

Was held December 30th, for installation purposes. M. W. Bro. Lawrence installed Bro. Howland, and he entered upon his second term. A superb Address was delivered by Bro..Lawrence to the newly elected and installed Grand Master. Bro. Howland made a good officer, and the next term will not lessen his fame as a wise and able ruier of the Craft. After the installation of officers the Grand Lodge was called from labor and proceeded to the banquet hall, where the feast of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated in due and ancient form. The Grand Secretary ghies us an idea of the occasion in the following terms: One hundred and sixty Brethren sat down at the bountifully supplied tables, and for an hour and a half the sound of cheerful voices and the frequent ringing laugh testified that" all went merry as a marriage bell." At length the Grand Master rapped the company to order, and invited attention to the more intellectual festivities of the occasion. He congratulated the Brethren present. as well as the Fraternity throughout the jurisdiction, upon the harmony which pervaded the Craft. as manife:,;ted by the unanimity which characterized the election at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. To all the Grand Officers, and especially to himself, such evidence of approval of the labors of the past year. and promise of zealous co-operation in the present, were exceedingly gratifying. The retrospect and the prospect were alike encouraging and cheering. Our hearts were full of gratItude to the Supreme Architect of the Universe and love to the Brotherhood, Such a frame of mind was peculiarly appropriate to the celebration of the Festival of the Apostle of Brotherly Love.

Toasts and responses cover thirty-seven pages of the printed journal, and then labor of a different kind was resumed, when the Grand Lodge was closed. A. H. HO'WLAND, JR., G. M. S. D. NICKERSON, G. Sec. Address o~ both, Masonic Temple, Boston.

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MICHIGAN, lSS:i. We take up the Michigan Annual with pleasant feelings, owing to the amiable character of its author, and our happy relations with memhers of the Craft in that jurisdiction. The volume before us contains 350 pages, and is as fresh and crisp as a June morning on the beautiful lake where the Forty-first Session was held. Detroit is a gem of a city, and there are some royal Masons there as well as throughout the jurisdiction. Grand Master Arthur lVI. Clark opened the Forty-first Annual Communication in the Detroit Opera House, January 27th, 1885; R. V\T. Bro. 'Vm. P. Innes was Grand Secretary. The tabular statement presents a good showing for the year. Over twelve hundred had been raised, and more than five hundred added from other sources, making about 1,800 increase. The decrease cannot always be counted, as dimissions do not mean a loss of members to the jurisdiction, as many who dimit simply change their residence. There are 357 Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a total membership of 26,67.5. This will show the largest average membership per Lodge of any jurisdiction on the Continent, being about seventy-five. We have in Missouri 170 more Lodges than Michigan and a less membership. We have too many Lodges for our membership. That is all. The Address of Grand Master Clark was quite lengthy, indeed, covering twenty pages, and possessed considerable merit, notwithstanding it was long. He opened with a well seasoned exordium, almost poetic and quite readable. He then noted the institution of new Lodges under Charter, dedication of Halls and the creation of six new Lodges under Dispensation. A number of Lodges had been consolidated. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS

Had been granted, seven of them were "to confer Master's degree without waiting the time required by law." As the law required them to wait a gi ven time, we ask, does the law authorize anyone to shorten the time? If the lew; of the Grand Lodge provides that a Grand Master may shorten the time for the degrees, he may do so without violating the obligation he took to support and maintain it. The Grand Lodge assumes the onus of saying a thing shall not be allowed, and then saying it may be done. But some Grand Lodges have never dowered their Grand Masters with these extraordinary powers. The authority to shorten" the l'ime required by law" is not found in their written laws. G. L. AI'.-5.

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Yet they will approve the acts of a Grand Master who does shorten the time and rides over the law which requires a given time. Verily, Prerogative covers a multitude of sins. DECISIONS.

Sixteen Decisions, rendered by the Grand Master during the term, were reported by him. Vie presume he followed the Ilt\v of his Grand Lodge in making some of the rulings chronicled. We are sorry for those who have to live under some of those laws. The following will serve as an illustration, wherein a Mason, suspended for non-payment of dues, is held liable for Lodge dues during the period of suspension: That it is the right of a subordinate Lodge to require of a member SUSfended for nonpaym.ent of dues. as a condition of restoration, the payment of a sum eq ua to the amount of dues during the term of such suspension, in addition to his dues at the time of his suspension."

The above law requires a money consideration for disabilities su:tfered by some poor Brother who could not pay his dues. Yes, a money equivalent must be forthcoming for the time he wa." cut off from all Masonic privileges, as well as the amount for which he was suspended. Money exacted to support a Lodge from a man who was dead to Masonry for years, under such circumstances, is secured upon principles too questionable to bear discussion. To charge a Brother for something he never received, savors of everything but Masonry. For what was he chargeable while under' suspension? Membership? He had none. For privileges? These were taken away when his suspension began. Rights and benefits? He enjoyed none. He was therefore chargeable for being suspended, for that was his only status. We ask our Michigan Brethren one question. Do not all Masonic disabilities end, when the cause of those disabilities is removed f If not, why not? But the ruling of Grand Master Clark ends in these words:

But if the suspension was for any other cause than non-payment of dues, then your Lodge has no right whatever to make the aforesaid requirement as a condition of restoration.

Bro. Jones was suspended for non-paynent of dues, because he could not pay and meet other claims upon him. When able to pay, and seek restoration, he found that the Lodge had kept a "running account" against him during the years of his suspension. What must I pay this big bill for? I never received any benefit from the Lodge or Masonry. " But you must pay this bill beca.use you did not pay your former bill," replies his Lodge. A double punishment, imposing penalties twice for the same offense. It is as unmasonic as it is cruel. But here is Bro. Smith who was suspended for "GROSS unmasonic conduct." lIe lost his membership at the same meeting when Bro. Jones went out for pecuniary inability-dollars and cents. Bro. Jones must pay up for the time he

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was 'out and unable to get back. At the same meeting when he is restored, Smith's suspension is removed by remission, or expiration of sentence, and he and Jones came in together. Jones says to Smith, " how much did you have to pay before the Lodge restored you?" "Oh, nothing at all, I was under suspension for GROSS unmasonic conduct. They did not charge me any dues while I was out." And Jones says, Botto voce, "and this is FREE~IASONRY." The above-mentioned Decision was approved, as were all reported, execpt No.2. Here is one question and the answer that strikes us as strange: Question- Is a Brother Master Mason, in good standing and clear on the books, entitled

to a dimit, and is a Lodge obliged to grant him a dimit? Answer-A

Lod~e is

not bound to grant a dimit under any circumstances. An applica-

tion for dimit shall be submitted to the Lodge. If the Lodge votes in favor of granting it, that is the end of the matter. If the Lodge declines to grant it, there is no power to compel its issue. A Lodge is the sole judge of the propriety of issuing or withholding a dimit.

What is a poor fellow to do, who is in "good standing and clear on the books," should a "Lodge decline to grant" a dimit. "No power to compel a Lodge "to grant a dimit to any member! This is novel. Where are the rights of Masons? In Missouri we say to the Lodges that they cannot refuse to grant dimits to Brethren who comply with all our laws.' . THE WHISKY QUESTION

Was up for considerstion, and elicited long and labored discussions. The following question had been submitted to the Grand Master for his decision: A man petitions my Lodge for initiation who is of good moral character, and every way worthy, but whose business it is to sell and deal in intoxicating liquors. Would I be Justified in allowing his petition to be received and referred to a committee in the usual way?

A lengthy and elaborate reply was made by Grand Master Clark, who Cited the various acts of the Grand Lodge and finally quoted the latest deliverance on the subject made in 1878: Resolved, That the manufacture or sale of intoxicatin!l' liquors, as a beverage, by Masons, is a Masonic offense. and if a Brother persists therem, as a business, after being duly admonished, it is the duty of the Lodge of which he is a member, to suspend or expel him, in its discretion.

The Grand Master said the above resolution had been a dead letter since its adoption six years before, and recommended its repeal. It was repealed. Here are his views, which embody all the remedies necessary for all the ills that afflict the Masonic Fraternity.

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I believe that the Ancient Laws and Landmarks of Freemasonry, the ritual, cHarges and obligations of the first degree, and of every dc;;ree in Masonry, constitute for this Grand Lodge, for every constituent Lod~e, and for all Masons, an ample and sufficient路 rule, ~uide and remedy in this whole field of temperance and of intemperance, of vice and of virtue, of morality and of immorality wherever the human family may extend or civilization prevail. .

Yes, this is good and wholesome doctrine. But why has II intemperance," and "vice," and" immorality" inereased so much? Why have not the above remedies improved the ha.bits and conduct of Masons? It is enough in some communities to socially and morally damn a man who is known to be a. Mason. Good men and true have abandoned the Institution in numbers because "intemperance," and "vice," and "immora.li.ty" have increased so rapidly that their self-respect would be sacrificed by maintaining such associations. The remedies enumerated by Grand Master Clark, in the foregoing extract, are too general. 'Ve need more .spec~fic deliverances concerning such evils and their enforcement. In Missouri we have est.ablished no new test in Masonry, by which candidates are to be tried when applying for the degrees. A man to be made a Mason should be well dowered with moral character. 'Ve respectfully submit that a saloon-keeper, who sells liquor, thereby causing" intemperance," and" vice," and" immorality," is not a man of "good moral character." 'Vhile our Missouri law' does not say a saloon-keeper cannot be made a Mason (in name), it does declare the business of such to be tmmasonic. And we have not only such a law in our statute book, but we enforce it also. It is not a dead letter. Saloonkeeping, as a business, has been condemned by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in definite terms, and the nnmerous convictions and punishments of saloon-keeping Masons in our jurisdiction, within the past three years, very clearly prove the temper of the Craft, and a purpose to enforc~ the law. Our Grand Lodge, last year, presented the alternative to the saloon gentry" to quit the business or quit Masonry." And they are qu.itting. W' e will not say that our Michigan Brethren have taken a baekward step by their repeal of the law of 1878, but we do say that they have failed to advance along the line of sound and healthy moral progress. ANOTHER DEFALCATION.

The Grand Treasurer of the Michigan Grand Lodge, like some others in the past, was short in his accounts. The Grand Master told the tale in a few words: At the closing of the Grand Lodge one year ago. the Finance Committee. in settling with the Past Grand Treasurer, Bro. Rufus W. Landon. discovered a deficit ill his accounts to the amount of two thousand three hundred and nine dollars and twenty-three cents ($2.309.23). In other words, Brethren, I am compelled to make to you the painful announcement that Bro. Landon was found to be and still remains a defaulter to this Grand Lodge in the sum above mentioned.

The fact that the Treasurer was forced to mortgage his property to secure the' shortage, does not condone his offense, nor wipe out that ugly word, " defaulter." ,

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OBITUARY.

Five pages of the Address were used in paying tributes to "worthy deceased Master Masons." Said tributes were in excellent ta.ste and commemorated the virtues of quite a large number of fallen Brethren. The Grand Master closed an able document in eloquent and appropriate terms. He said: I love the Institution of Freemasonry as the apple of my eye'. I have devoted some of the best years of my life to her welfare. As I stand in this high station of Ancient Craft Masonry. I look abroad upon a great Brotherhood-peaceful, united. happy and prosperous. Their cords lengthening. their stakes strengthening. eYerywhere moving onward and upward, in that glorious pathway which leads to the source of everlasting light. Thus may it ever be! No words of mine can sufficiently thank you for the honors which I have received at your hands. But you know my heart. And now, my Brethren, may God be with you! !\fay f~ith, hope and charity abound among you! May grace, mercy and peace be your everlastmg reward. TIlE GRAND SECRETARY,

Bro. Innes, in his usual fine business style, furnished an admirable fiscal exhibit. CORRESPONDENCE.

We leave the business portion of the Grand Lodge to notice the work of the Committee on Correspondence. This labor is annually performed by the Grand Secretary, Bro. 'Vm. P. Innes, and is alway!,! well done. He presented a Special Report concerning the recognition of foreign claimants. \ The claims of Victoria were considered and reviewed, but not recognized. Recognition was extended to the newly formed Grand Lodge of South Australia. The Grand Orient of Italy was criticised for invading the Grand Lodge jurisdiction <;>f Peru. It was requested to remove its spurious subordinate from Peru, or take the consequences. Spain was encouraged, by resolution, in the effort to place Masonry upon a proper footing, but there being three bodies in that country claiming recognition, none were welcomed into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges. A very wise course. Missouri would prefer that all these foreign claimants settle their differences at home before asking us to form any alliances with them. Recognition of Mexican Grand Bodies was deferred. GENERAL REVIEW.

This covers 19i pages, and contains notices of "forty American Grand Lodges, five Canadian and eight foreign bodies." Eight journals were not received and were not reviewed. The Report is largely composed of extracts from Grand Lodge Proceedings. Missouri' was accorded five full pages, which embraced excerpts from all our "doings." He gave his readers a large dish from our work on Correspondence. Of it he said: .

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This Report is by Bro. Vincil-those words mean much; they mean that a perusal thereof by every Brother will give him" much light." It is able, frank, courteous and fraternal. Fifty-two sister Grand Lodges pass in line before this .. reviewing officer." ~1i<:higa~, for 1884, among the favored. Seven full pages are devoted to the doings of our JunsdictlOn.

'Ve part with Bro. Innes, as ever, in loving fraternity, hoping to meet him anon. If not here, yet may we meet ,. Over there."

J. H. FARNUM, Cassopolis, G. M. Wl\i. P. INNES, Grand Rapids, re-elected G. Sec.

MISSISSIPPI, ISS5. The Sixty-seventh Annual Session was held in Jackson, February 11th-13th, i885. The journal of Proceedings is large and neat. It was brought out in good time by the efficient Grand Secretary, Bro. Power. A steel engraving of the retiring Grand Master, M. ",V. Bro. Robert C. Patty, serves as a graceful frontispiece. He presided over the deliberations, and from his Address we conclude that the jurisdiction was served with activity and vigor. 'Ve make up a brief summary from the jonrnal. There are 285 Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction, containing a membership of something more than eight thousand. But a small amount of work was done during the current year, only 283 initiations being reported, and 247 raisings, being less than one for each Lodge. The losses, from various causes, were more than treble the raisings. The actual loss in membership of 1884 over that of 1883 foots up 332. Representatives from 214 Lodges were present. When we found in the Heport of the Credential Committee, that there was such a large representation, our first thought was, "the pay-roll brought them." And it was so. It brings them, in large numbers, every time. A jurisdiction no larger than Mississippi, cannot afford to payout six thousand dollars every year for mileage and per diem. It will gradually bring about a depletion in finances that will be hurtful, if not ruinous. But more of this anon. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Patty favored the Grand Lodge with a nine-paged Report of his official work. It is full of business, and shows its author to have been a worker in all lines of official affairs. The opening contained an announcement worthy of a place here:

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The emblems of mourning upon which our eyes rest to-day forcibly remind us of dear Brethren who have finished their earthly pilgrimage and entered into rest, since our last Annual Communication. In no other year, since I have been a member of the Grand Lodge, llave we been called upon to mourn the loss of so many of our truest and noblest Brethren, as in that just past, The pitiless Reaper, Death, has thrust in his "sickle keen," and we miss from our ranks Past Grand Masters James M. Howry and William French; Past Deputy Grand Master, Robert B. Mayes; Past Senior Grand Deacon, John A. Galbreath, and Past Master, Thomas Hardeman M.

Early in his administration, the Grand Master settled one interesting point, and that was to "make no official Decisions." Everything new and unprovided for by existing laws, was referred to "the Committee on Law and Jurisprudence." This would prevent the annual diarrho~a of Decisions, which have been confounding confusion in several jurisdictions. As a rule, however, it will not work well. There are casE'S where the Grand Master must act, and a ruling must come from him. Our Brother Grand Master Patty did several things which his predecessor refused to do, and for which we commended Bro. Savery last year. Bro. Patty let loose the prerogati've machine and it cut a wide, swath. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS

W'ere granted by the Grand Master to" confer degrees out of time" in numerous instances. We charitably hope the law of his Grand Lodge authorized such acts, and that he was not a law unto himself. "\Ve are inclined to think he was the law in the case in view of the conservative character of his Grand Lodge, and the precedents furnished by Grand Master Savery in 1884. 'Ve are compelled to class Bro. Patty among the consistently inconsistent rulers of Masonry. He slashed the law most m'ercilessly in some instances, such as allowing a Lodge to retake the ballot; allowing a Lodge to elect a Brother to membership at the same meeting when his petition was presented; permitting the three degrees to be conferred on several candidates at one meeting; approving the election of a Brother as Senior Warden, who was not a membeI: of the Lodge, etc. We presume he did all these things "by virtue of the high pou;er in me vested," or prerogative. Then by virtue of the same '.' high power," we infer, he refused quite as many reasonable requests, and some of the same character as those granted. These, for instance: To hold February stated Communicl\tio"n after the time fixed in the By-Laws. To elect Treasurer and appoint Senior' Deacon. To re-take the ballot on two petitions for initiation. To re-take the ballot in three cases where black-bl\ll had been cast by an intoxicated member, through mistake, as he explained at a subsequent meeting. To confer second and third degrees out of time. To celebrate the Festival of St. John, the Evangelist, on the 26th, instead of the 27th day of December. To celebrate said Festival on the 30th of December.

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We say nothing against his action in rfjusing the above seven applications, but simply place them along with the others which were granted. Consistently inconsistent. He arrested the Charters of several Lodges and accepted the surrender of others. He r~commendcd biennial sessions, with a view to reduce expenses. The recommendation was not adopted, and, we venture the prediction, never will be so long as that pay-roll exists. Here is more" Prerogative." EMER<:lENT COMMUNICATION.

I authorized Waynesboro Lodge, No. 249, to hold an Emergent Communication for the purpoFe ofreceivin~ and acting on the petition of Past Grand Master .John F. McCormick, 10r affiliation. Bro. McCormick obtained his dimit from said Lodge in order to co-operate with Brethren who desired hlS assistance in organizing a new Lodge at Oak Bowery in Jasper county. Said dimit was filed with petition for Dispemation for said new Lodge; and he was designated as Worshipful Master of 8aid Lodge under Dispensation. Learning that application for Charter would not be made, and being unwilling to see Bro. McCormick deprived of memberl!hip in the Grand Lodge, as the result of a sincere and 7,ea]ous effort to promote the interests of the Craft, I directed the Grand Secretary to return his dimit for the purpol!e above indicated. And J trmt that Waynesboro Lodge has dUI)-" "reclaimed and restored" an invaluable member of the Board of Custodians.

The above was not approved, as well as some other acts resulting , from" the hi,gh power in me vested." Weare sorry to meet this spirit of radicalism in Mississippi. But we have this consolation-a Grand Master is nota Grand Lodge. JURISPRUDENCE.

A lengthy and conservative Report on Law and Jurisprudence was presented and approved. We clip one item: ,The special matter relative to Rite of Memphis referred to the Committee on Law and Juri8prudence by the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication has been under conl!ideration, and we respectfully report that said Rite is one with which we have no personal acquaintance or knowledge, and that we deem it a matter over which the Grand Lodge of Masons, or their Subordinates have no jurisdiction whatsoever.

W'e join in the above verdict. Because we have no knowledge of said Rite, and can have none, we ignore the thing as we do the fillibustering manipulator who operates it, regarding both as frauds. Hence we have never been the agent by which its spurious claims received free advertising and notoriety through our Grand Lodge. Let said Rite and its workers severely alone. The whole concern will soon sink into merited oblivion. It has been worked for the monfY that is made out of it. When the Brethren have been gulled sufficiently the Rite will die of inanition. PINANCIAL.

Bro. J. L. Power, Grand Secretary, furnished a very practical Report, from which we glean the following:

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The disbursements of the year, by Pay-Roll and warrants drawn, amount to $8.201.06, and the total demands upon the Treasury for the year, $785.21 in excess of receipts. In other words, the total expen~es of 1884 exceed those of 1883 by the sum of '604.65. The Pay-Roll of last Grand Communication amounted to $5.813.83, which was $528.18 more than the previous session. There was a considerable increase in the cost of printing the Proceedings of ]884. Thesc items and the regalia purchased in accordance with the action of last Communication, constituting the IDcreased expense. Besides an increased attendance in 1884, the session was continued one day longer than in 1883. It is a most disagreeable duty that the officers charged with the collection and disbursement of your funds have to perform, when they are obliged to report that the receipts are not equal to the demands. For several years the receipts and expenses have reached uncomfortably close proximitY,-until now tht're is a deficit of $785.21. with no means of satisfyiJJg same except the sale of aU. S. Bond, or a curtailment of expenses so as to keep the same within the probable income of the Grand Lodge. With tbis object in vi~w, I venture a few suggestions for )'our consideration.

A number of reductions were proposed, his own salary among them. Where the financial" hard times" come in, the pay-roll has shown and proved. Hence the following proposition: When the present allowance of twelve cents per mile for round trip was adopted, the railroads were ebarging from fuur to six cents each wav. with reductions for such occasions as this. Now, and for several years past, tbe regular rate has been reduced to three or four cents per mile, and on the two longest roads, and the ones most traveled by Brethren in coming to Grand Lodge, the round-trip excursion ticket is four cents per mile. I therefore lecommend that Sec. 31, of the Statutes be amended so as to read four cents per mile each wa)' instead of six cents.

Who ever heard or read of the beneficiaries of a pay-roll voting to cut off their own supplies. Bro. Powers' salary was reduced, but the pay-rollli ves and flourishes. Twelve cents per mile one way, and free board at Grand Lodge, will bring the Brethren, though they save only eight cents per mile, and secure board at two dollars less per day than the Grand Lodge pays them for their services. They will come. The pay-roll in many Grand Lodges of this couI)try is the "old man of the sea" astride the necks of those jurisdictions, and nothing can ever break the vise-like grip. He is there to stay. OHPHAN ASYLUM.

We must let our Missouri Brethren know what the Masons of Mississippi are doing for the orphan. Grand Secretary Powers carries the grand cause in his heart, and gives it the best labor of brain and hands. Of its origin and work we have the following from his pen: Brethren, this As)'lum, which was established in the same year and in the same place this Grand Lodge was organized, and which has had a continuous, but oft-times precarious existence, is worthy of all that we are able to do to maintain it. I recommend not only the usual appropriation by the Grand Lodge, but the Lodges severally make annual contribution towaras its support.

Of its embarrassment at one time he said: An earnestly-worded appeal to the people of the State was at once issued, and the response was so prompt and generous, that Mrs. Fleming, the Treasurer, in her letter of August 8th, exclaimed, "Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men, for he has saved us out of our distres~es." The sum of $1,250.31 was received ty me and forwarded to the Asylum, and about $1,000.00 additional was sent direct to the Asylum. A full list of the contributors is appended to this report.

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When the fact became known in Natchez that the Asylum was in such a strait, the first to contribute to its relief was the Roman Catholic Bi~hop, Janssens, who sent ten dollars to the Treasury. This was a most catholic and generous act, and should be remembered when contributions are solicited for the two Asylums under the care Of our Catholic friends in Na.tchez. . A very large portion of the funds contributed for the relief of the Asylum came from the children of the State-a noble hearted little ~irl, Georgie Lee Welsh. of DeKalb, having proposed" to be one of one thousand little gll'ls in the State or elsewhere, to give two dollars each to take care of the orphans."

Here are some present fruits: During the past year, several instances have come under my observation which show the usefulness of and necessity for this Asylum. The bright little girl sent by Peach Creek Lodge, !'pent one night at my home 011 her way to Natchez, and, when she arrived there, was met at the depot by one of the lady managers. 1 accompanied to the Asylum two little girls whose mother died at Brookhayen; and a little girl, whose mother died in this city, was resclled from evil surroundings by finding a home at the Asylum. A publication made of the death of her mother, was secn by her uncle in California, who made application for her. We addressed a letter to Grand Secretary Able to make enquiries as to his character and ability to take care of the child, and the reply being most favorable, the uncle was notified to send for her, when he sent ample means and made suitable provision for her journey to California.

",Vould that the needed endowment could be commanded and an enlarged sphere of usefulness secured. TO ENDOW, OR NOT TO ENDOW.

The Grand Secretary said: In September, Grand Master Patty suggested the raising of an endowment fund of ten thousand dollars. He SUbscribed $50,00; his Lodge, Macon, No. 40, thc same amount; Bro. Jacob Holberg, of Macon, $50.00; Natchez Chapter, No. I, $50.00; and a gentleman of this city, Mr. Thos. E. H~lm, offered to contribute five hundred dollars towards an endowment fund sufficiently large to avoid the necessity of annual appeals to the public. I believe that from thirty to fifty thousand dollars could be raised for this purpose within two years if the five hundred or more Lodges.of the Benevolent Ordcrs in this State were to so resolve, so that the Asylum could not only be perpetuated, but its sphere of usefulness extended. I Enlist the children of the State. Call upon the thousands of warm hearted, noble wom.en of your sunny land. .

MEMORIAL SERVICE.

A special service was held in memory of the honored dead already mentioned. Addresses were made by Bros. Speed and Savery, Past .Grand Masters. We would gladly transfer the entire eulogies of both to our pages did space permit. An extract from each Address must suffic.e. Bro. :Frederic Speed, Past Grand Master, paid a delightful tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master French, in which he uttered words worthy of himself and his subject. How this extract glows with Masonic faith, contrasted with the cold, heartless voicings of materialism: Bro. French was bound to me by long years of intimate friendship, during which ties were formed which not even the grave can sever. Sad, inexpressibly sad, would be this moment. when the last lovin~ word is to be Fpoken and the last leave-taking made, if the hope of a blessed reunion dId not burst fourth with effulgent splendor from yonder

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altar. Blel'Sed be Goel. death is not the expiring hope of the faithful Mason. We shall meet our friend and Brother nearer to the Throne of Glory, where, as we fondly hope, we shall all be reunited to those whose friendship and society has smoothed the rough and rugged paths of this life's journey. Until then, friend and Brother, farewell, and God grant that it may all be well with thee. â&#x20AC;˘

Concerning the venerable and venerated James M. Howry,. Past Grand Master, Bro. Savery, Past Grand Master, uttered the following in closing his eloquent and touching memoir. Bro. Howry had made him a Mason and had expressed the request that Bro. Savery should bury him.. He knew his subject when' he wrote this: Bro. Howry has left behind him no uncertain testimony of his belief in the Bible, or of its teachings relative to the resurrection of the body and the immortality of the soul. In his last Annual Report on Foreign Correspondence to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, we find in his review of Ohio Grand Lodge these expressive words: "We cannot enter into an argument to prove to our Brother the resurrection of the body. We believe in the Scriptures. We believe they teach' it is sown a natural body, and is raised a spiritual body. If the resurrection is not taught, we misunderstand the Scriptures." The pen that wrote this Confession of Faith has fallen from the hand of the writer, who has gone to learn the mysteries of the Eternal world. but the avowal is on record in the archives of the Grand Lodge, where Masons may read and reflect upon its truth. While our Brother was a pilgrim traveling on the level of Time, the beauties and glories of the Celestial Land were hidden by the intervening vells, yet he saw them with an eye of quenchless faith and grasped his pilgrim's staff with an abiding trust in the God of his fathers. No need of studied eulogy to tell the world of the life and character of James Moorman Howry. He wrote his own history-not in faint penclllings or fancy designs, but in bold capitals, indented deep into the hearts of his kindred-the Fraternity-and his fellow-men. Like some Grand old painting fashioned by the artistic hand. of a Guido or Murrillo, his name will remain in the gallery of the honored and beloved patriots and philanthropists of Mississippi; and we behold his statue in the Grand East of the Temple of Masonry with uplifted hand working the benedictions of God upon his fellow-men. In the language of the Ritual for the Dead in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kentucky. we say... Soft and safe to our Brother be the bed wherein we have laid him. Bright and glorious be his rising from it. Fragrant be the acacia sprig which here shall flourish. May the earliest buds of Spring unfold their beauties over this his resting place, and here may the sweetness of the Summer's rose,linger longest; though the chilly blast of Autumn may destroy' their loveline~s for a time, yet the destruction is llot final, for in the Spring-time they WIll surely bloom again. So in the bright mornill~ of the world's resurrection, may his mortal frame, now laid in the dust, spring again mto newness of life, and expand in immortal beauties in realms beyond the skies. Until then, dear Brother, we bid thee a last farewell." CORRESPONDENCE.

We have devoted too much space in the foregoing notice of the Proceedings to allow what we desire for a review of the Report on. Correspondence. Since the 'death of Bro. Howry we have wondered much as to a Report from Mississippi. '\Vhile not critically inclined, we hardly expected to be 'satisfied with anybody's Review in place of Bro. Howry. But the new Committee won the heart of this writer at once, and we welcome Bro. John T. Buck to our best confidence and appreciation. His review covered 116 pages, and contains copious extracts, with many admirable comments, expressing quite original and independent views. We like his style, and approbate much of his work. As he is a new beginner, we will not controvert some points of difference. He is a vigorous defender of "the Divine Right of

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Kings." His views on the prerogative issue are as strong and well pronounced as any we have met. The King can do no wrong. Here are Bro. Buck's comments on an Alabama deliverance: In adopting a Constitution inhibiting the Grand Master from granting the Dispensations asked for as reported, we think the Grand Lodge not only acted unwisely, but transcended its powers; and while we commend Bro. Cobb for observing the regulations of his Grand Lodge we do not believe that he would have been culpable if he had disregarded such enactments. The right of a Grand Master to make Masons at sight in an .. occa..~ional " or" immergent" Lodge is a mooted question, but we believe it is wcll nigh universally admitted by the English and American Grand Lodges, that he has the inherent right to dispenl'e with the law requiring It certain time to elapse between the petitioning. and mitiation, passing and raising of a candidate, and thus he can grant his Dispensation to any Lodge to receive and vote upon It petition and confer one, two or three degrees at the same communication and upon the l'ame person; and we deny the right of any Grand Lodge to interfere in any way with this prerogative; it inheres in the office of Grand :Master, and he can IlO more be deprived of It than he can of his right to preside over any meeting of the Craft at which he may be preseilt. If Alabama insists upon such restrictions we think the Grand Master of that jurisdiction will simply be an executive officer. a kind of honorary figure-head to the Grand Lodge. As to the danger Bro. Cobb seems to Apprehend from weak or bad men, we have no fears on that score; if we elect one such. which we have not done yet, we can worry along for a )'ear with him and then elect some one else in his place.

We know where to fino Bro. BU<.:k on the above question. " PERPETU ALISi\L"

On this question Bro. Buck reflects our sentiments and utterances: We think this perpetual jurisdiction bminess has been run into the ground and broken ofr. A man may change his political citizenship as often as he chooses. but if he ever applies to one Lodge and is rejected, he is bound for all time to the jurisdiction of that Lodge. We do not. cannot, endorse this doctrine, although it is the law in Mississippi, and we are bound by it.

Repeal" the law in Mississippi," and then you need not be handicapped by the unjust and indefensible provision. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1884 received cordial recognition and fraternal treatment. He gave us five pages, endorsing our Grand Master Hall's position thus: This writer most heartily endorses such doctrine. God speed the day when every Grand and Subordinate Lodge in this land shall take a decided and uneompromisilll{ stand against King Alcohol and all of his emissaries, If Masonry does not teach temperance it teaches nothing. The Lodge-room i::; no pl8.C.'e for the disciple of Bacchus, nor is the refreshment-room the place to hold such revels The man who considers the saloon-business 路respectable has a very poor idea of Masonry.

You are very right, Bro. Buck. vVe regard Masonw (?) saloon-keepers as disreputable members of our Lodges beeause of their business, and say to them, "quit the business or quit .Masonry." Let it be read and known to all men, that in Missouri they are quitting Masonry because the law is being enforced. They are going out" one by one." Bro. Buck closed his notice of Missouri thus: Mississippi Masons love vou, Bro. VinciL not only for yonr~elfbut for the sake of him you loved and honored, our "departed Brother and Masouic Fa.ther.

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We take fraternal leave of our newly made acquaintance, Bro. Buck, with the hope that we may meet often in these very pleasant reportorial interviews if not in the flesh.

J. B. MORGAN, Hernando, G. M. J. L. POWER, Jackson, G. Sec.

MONTANA, ISS4. This jurisdiction has twenty-six Lodges, with a total membership of 1,128. The journal of the Twentieth Annual Communication shows a gain of nearly two hundred members for the year. The income was $3,030, and outlay $1,650. We infer that the annual tax is three dollars per member. M. W. Bro. Hugh Duncan, Grand Master, presided over the Twentieth Session, which was held in the city of Bozeman, October 1st and 2d, 1884. Bro. Cornelius Hedges was Grand Secretary. Some twenty Lodges were represented. The Grand Lodge of South Australia was recognized. AN ADDRESS,

Of six pages, by Grand Master Dancan, was furnished. He reported three Decisions rendered, purely local. Two Dispensations had been granted, authorizing the formation of Lodges, and one permit given to hurry up the work in advance of the legally prescribed time. Referring tq a number of eminent :Masons who were thrown together in Virginia City at an early period of territorial history, he said, those "men of pure characters, faithful among faithless; calm and steady in the midst of the excitements of those days, laid well, deep and broad the principles of our noble Order in this new land. AmonR those who deserve honorable mention, and whose names will be held in high esteem for all coming time among the Cratt in Montana, are John J. Hull, N. P. Langford, Samuel Russell, O. S. Pfouts, O. 4. Sedman, Hezekiah L. Hosmer, oW. F. Sanders, F. C. Cornell, John Potter, Sol Star, J. R. Boyce, and our Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, Cornelius Hedges." We have numbered among our personal freinds some of the above named Brethren for many years. But two of them remain on earth -Bros. Pfouts and Boyce. Bro. Samuel Russell, once of St. Joseph, was elected Grand Junior Warden in this jurisdiction in 1862. Years ago he was called from labor. "We are pleased to note that Past Grand Master J. R. Boyce, Sr., once well known in St. Louis and elsewhere in

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Missouri, still lives and labors. He was present at the session now under notice. The Grand Master, Bro. Duncan, owing to a painful accident, was denied the pleasure of visiting the Lodges to any extent. He noted the death of the first Grand Master of that jurisdiction, Bro. John R. Hull. DISTRICTS.

The Grand Lodge resolved' to District the jurisdiction as follows: Resolved, That the Grand Master appoint, by and with the advice and consent of this Grand Lodge, four District Deputy-Grand Masters for the Districts as named in the Grand Master's AddrClOs, whose duty it shall be to examine the records and work of each Lodge in their jurisdiction, to make such corrections as they may deem best, and to make a full report to the Grand Master of all examinations. on or before the first day of September of each year; Provided, however, that all questions of law, or interpretations thereof, be submitted to the Grand Master for his decision. . THANKS.

The Grand Master was thanked for his faithful service, and gi ven an opportunity to furnish his own picture for the Proceedings. Then the Grand Officers were installed by M. W. Bro. Boyce. Speeches followed, as shown by this extract: The Grand Master-elect returned thanks to the Brethren for honors conferred, and each Grand Officer in turn did the same. with remarks more or less lengthy and eloquent. After which, all the Past Grand Masters present made speeches.

'Ve noted last year the many eloquent Brethren in Montana. Vve gladly record tbe fact that eloquence still lives in that jurisdiction. CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. Hedges, "Chairman, for the ComIhittee," prepared the Report on Correspondence. It covers seventy-six pages, and is without an extract. He still writes his Reviews. He gives us a thoroughly condensed and summarized exhibit of Grand Lodge history and doings. Missouri was awarded nearly two pages of his summary. We must correct his figures. He said of our fiscal report for 1883: Bro. Vinci! makes a good Iteport, and comes up smiling with the report of the smallest list of non-paying Lodges in the history of the Grand Lodgc-only seven, but these get a scormg. The receipts of the year were about $20,000, and the expenditures about $1,500 less.

Rub your glasses. Our report showed: Cash on band. Cash received

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$20,199 91 13,568 33

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We had over .fifteen thousand dollars on hand, instead of twenty thousand, less eighteen thousand. The large amount disbursed above is accounted for by the faGt that the Grand Lodge returned to all the Lodges in Missouri three-fourths of their dues for the year 1882. Bro. Hedges said of our Report on Correspondence

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One hundred and thirty pages are assigned路 Bro. Vinci! for a review of sister Grand Lodges. composed exclusively of Brothers. Even our good Brother. with all his condensing skill, speaks of ~owlers in his Masonic diocese. We will warrant that those who growled never read It, and we should like to know what they are growling at, except their consciences pricked them for not having done their duty in reading and learning something thereby. Our Brother is out fiat-footed against milea~e and per diem. There are two sides to it, and those that do not pay have to impose a fine to secure attendance. Though many attend who do nothing apparently, they learn something after all, and tell more at home what was done iu Grand Lodge than they would get from reading reports. It is true, however, that once established, no set of members in Grand Lodge will ever reduce their own pay; men don't cease to be human in becoming Masons. Speaking of Illinois printing the prayers of the Grand Chaplain, he suggests that the Lord could possibly make them out without printing. We must confess surprise at the irreverent manner in which such veterans as Vinci! and Parvin, themselves Past Grand Masters, speak of the general run of Grand Masters' decisions. By the way the Jurisprudence Committees handle these pets, we think many wish they had never thought of makin~ a decison. But every successor of Solomon seems to think that wisdom will perish WIth him. We have'nt thread to string all the pearls in this report. Thanks for the kindly mention of Montana.

Good-bye, Bro. Hedges.

Come and see us in 1886.

SAMUEL W. LANGHORNE, Bozeman, G. M. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, G. Sec.

NEBRASKA, 1884. We enter upon an examination of the handsome Annual of this Grand Lodge late in the summer of 1885. The Session-Twenty-seventh-was held June 24th, 1884, at Lincoln. At roll-call ninety-five of the 105 Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction were represented. The membership in said Lodges reached 5,2i4. Pay-roll amounted to some $1,500. The Address of Grand Master路 Samuel 'V. Hayes was eight pages in length, and full of business. He treated of the "Fraternal Dead," "Foreign Relations," "Grievance," "New Lodges," "Dispensations," etc. REMARKS.

With very few exceptions, our Lodges have enjoyed peace and prosperity. I exceedingly regret that this cannot be said of every Lodge within our jurisdiction. There are some weak Lodges. unfortunate in their location, perhaps, or in the material of which they are composed. The most prolific source of trouble and weakness that exists-the mo::.t to be deplored because so entirely foreign to the principles aud teaChings of our

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Fraternity, Is that evil of evils, intemperance. Fortunately, and to our credit, it can be said of our Lodges that but very few of them have been troubled from this cause. The goreat masses of the Fraternity are free from this vice; but it is a fact that in some of our Lodg'es there are notable instances wherein the excessive nse of intoxicating drinks has sorely afflicted the good and true Mason by the foot-hold it has gained here and there in the ranks of the Fraternity, bringing trouble and discredit to the Craft, and deterring good and true men from knocking at our doors for admission. Brethren, as Masons may, as Lodges can, let us do our best to extirpate this evil from our midst; so that when a man is known to be a Mason, it shall be a guarantee that he is temperate and discreet, worthy of trust, and faithful to his vows; a man temperate in habits, firm in the right, prudent in actions, and just to himself and his fellow-men; for such, and such alone, can III the fullest sense becomejnst and upright Masons.

It is not necessary for us to endorse the above. record.

We are upon the

DISPENSATIONS

To form sixteen new Lodges were granted. These received Charters. Seven" special Dispensations to confer degrees out of time" were reported, for which the favored few paid eighty dollars extra fees. DECISIONS.

Eighteen rulings were rendered by the Grand Master and are found in his Address. Six of them did not secure endorsement. Those approved 'possessed approvable qualities. Here is one we do not understand. The Committee said: Decision NO.7 declares it unlawful to receive the petition of a saloon-keeper. We see no impropriety in his so petitioning, since, under the declared law of this jurisdiction, the result conld not be doubtful.

We infer that under the law "a saloon-keeper" cannot be made a Mason in Nebraska. We hope such is the case. If he cannot be made, why receive his petition? The Grand Secretary, Bro. Wm. R. BouTen, furnished a Report that embodied numerous points of interest to the Craft in that jurisdiction. ORPHAN SCHOOL FUND.

Bro. Robt. 'V. Furnas, Past Grand Master, presented an extended exhibit of this fund. He said: It will be remembered by the older members and Lodges that this fund orig'inated in 1860, and was first suggested by the donation of Graud Lodge certificates of indebtedness, given Representatives for mileage and per diem, at a time when there were no funds to meet such expenses. Afterwards it was increased by a small per cent. tax levied on subordinate Lodges for a few years, and various other sources, as donations in different ways, until the sum of $5.000 was reached. Since that time the accumulation of interest has made the present fund, as shown.

As I was the originator of this plan of providing a fund for the future, its management, especially of late years, has been left almost entirely in my hands. I will be permitted to say. ItS the originator of this fund, the object was, and is, to have it reach the sum of $20,000, hefore attempting to put in active use for purposes designed. While it hB..'! been the prine of my Masonic labor for near It quarter of a century-twenty-fvur yel1.rs-l1.Lld white it has met with some misfortunes, 1 hope to see the

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original object and intent accomplished. My plan: and design now is to call in all present loans as soon as possible, and invest the entire fund as one loan, or investment, in some safe securities, even at a lower rate of interest. I am of opinion that, perhaps, better satisfaction may be given by such, or some other change of investment.

The above-mentioned fund amounts to the creditable sum of fourteen Success to all' such movements. The Grand Lodges of this country, too long indifferent to these grand enterprises, are now awake to the importance of doing something. It is time.

thousand dollars.

ORATION.

The" Grand Orator," Bro. B. S. Baker, delivered an Oration. It was ordered printed and thanks voted the speaker. We believe" The Ori.qin of Freemasonry" was the topic, and its origin traced to sun worship was the method of treatment and the conclusion. Good Lord, deliver us! One extract must answer all questionings and remove all doubts. Hear the orator: I assert, and refer you to history to corroborate me, that the inhabitants of all earth in the days of antiquity knew no other god than visible nature.

And "I assert" the contrary, and call upon the Grand Orator aforesaid to produce the proof. The Grand Lodge dedicated a fine Masonic Hall in Lincoln, the evening before the session opened, at which an Address was delivered by Bro. John M. Thurston, another "Grand Orator." It, too, was printed, and covered nine pages. Our Nebraska orators are truly speculative Masons. Certainly far more speculative than practical. AND YET ANOTHER.

July 15th, 1884, the Grand Lodge laid, with appropriate ceremonies, the corner-stone of the Capital of Nebraska in the City of Lincoln. M. W. Bro. John J. 'Wemple, the new Grand Master, presided. An Address was delivered by M. Vi. Bro. Robert 'V. Furnas, Past Grand Master. It was printed and covered eight pages. He was not" Grand Orator." "I am not an orator, as Brutus is," he ought to have said. And we are glad he was not. His Address was practical-no speculation in it, but just what we would expect from him, and what he should have said. He concluded thus: Let us of to-day, who are laying corner-stones, foundations and erecting edifices, remember that neither in fact nor allegorically are we living and laboring for ourselves alone, nor even for a generation. but for 'all generations. .. One generation should bequeath its work to the next. The old builders knew, or rather limitations on them compelled observance of this law. They attempted not to complete a g-reat work in a single lifetime. They laid foundations broad and strong. They built as though they mcant endurance. They did what they could, and left that unfinished to their successors. So the grCll.t walls of the masters remaUl to-day a wonder to the world-solid in fabric and rich in ornamentation." Let these truisms guide us in our work for those who are to come after us.

JOHN J. WEMPLE, Hastings, G. M. WM. R. BOWEN, Omaha, G. Sec. G. L. AP:-6.

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NEVADA. This jurisdiction was omitted from our Review last year because we did not receive the Proceedings. A journal of 140 pages is now before us, containing the transactions of the Twentieth Annual Communication. Said session was held in Virginia City, June 10th, 1884. By writing for it, we received the journal late in the summer of 1885. The journal for this year may possibly come to hand before October, as the session was held in June. We must reserve space for a notice of that journal. There were, in 1884, twenty-two Lodges on the roll, embracing a membership of 1,176, being seventy-six less than the previous year. Thirteen Lodges were represented at the Twentieth Session, which was presided over by Bro. Andrew路Nicholls, Grand Master; Bro. John D. Hammond being Grand Secretary. The Address of Grand Master, less than three pages, was simply a business statement. One remark is pleasing to us, and we copy: I am happy to say that intemperance among Masons does not prevail to any great extent in this jurisdiction, and it is to be hoped that the time wiII soon come When intemperance and gambling will be unknown among the Craft. Until we reach that standard, my Brethren, we are not Ii ving up to the true teachings of Masonry.

We find nothing further of moment. CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. John D. Hammond furnished the Report, amounting to seventyseven pages, reviewing fifty-four Grand Lodge Proceedings-American and foreign. Missouri, for 1883, was briefly noticed by the Committee. Bro. David Baily, of Eureka, was elected Grand Master, and Bro. John D. Hammond, Grand Secretary.

NEW .JERSEY, IS路S4. \

Journal for 1884 is of usual proportions, and contaillA, in addition to the Proceedings of the Ninety-eighth Communication, the membership by Lodges, and a Report On Correspondence. The session was held in the city of Trenton, January 28th and 29th, and was presided over by M. W. and Rev. Henry Vehslage, Grand Master. The venerable Grand Secretary, Bro. Joseph H. Hough was on duty, as he has been, either as Chief or Deputy, for forty-seven years. Our count makes 152 Lodges on the roll, 138 of which were represented. The table shows a membership of 12,360, evidencing a slight gain.

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Having been Grand Master and a preacher at the same time, we are always curious to see what preacher Grand Masters have to say. So we proceed to notice the production of our Rev. Bro. Vehslage, Grand Master, found in his Annual ADDRESS.

He did not preach a sermon in hi$ exordium, which was brief and appropriate. Here it is: Another swiftly-passing year has brought us again together in fraternal assembly. With sincere and hearty thankfulness we recognize the care and bounty of our Heavenly Father, and with truthfulness invoke His counsel and aid in the duties that will command our attention. Besides the personal greetin~ of Brethren whose names and countenances have become familiar. I extend a cordial salutation to all who are present, and a fraternal welcome to this Ninety-ei,ghth' Annual Communication. NECROLOGY.

The Grand Master mentioned the decease of Brethren at home and abroad, whose standing and v'irtues entitled them to a place in the record. Two Past Grand Masters of that jurisdiction had been ,. called from labor "-Bros. Isaac Van Wagoner and Joseph Trimble. The former we knew when he resided in St. Louis, having met him in Lodge associations. Of the departed the Grand Master said: Brethren, the past year will be sadly memorable by the decease of these two Brethren -its Senior Past Grand Masters. Unlike as they were in many respects, they were alike devoted in their attachment to the interests of the Craft, and they would alike have shrunk from any extended reference to their valued services. But the record has been made. In appreciation of their protracted and faithful labor, I have left unfilled the places made vacant by their deceasc in the several committees. These draped chairs are eloquent, not only reminding us of those whose faces will no more be seen among us, but calling each of us to quickened activity and careful preparation for the summons that may so sooh call us from these earthly scenes.

He spoke thus of the GENERA L CONDITION.

The discontinuance of the printBd Reports of subordinate Grand Officers contemplated the possible quotation of such parts as might seem necessary. Rut I find no occasion for such selection. The returns of these officers indicate that the year has been one of quict and steady growth. In a few cases the increase has been very rapid, but in most it has been gradual. Two Lodges that were on the verge of extinction have been rehabilitated, and give promise of a prosperous future. DECISIONS.

The following Decisions were.. reported: 1st. Suspension takes effect immediately upon the announcement of the requisite vote, without reference to the approval of the minutes. 2d. An unaffiliated Mason cannot act as counsel in a trial for unmasonic conduct. 3d. After a clear ballot and the anuouncement of the candidate's election, the Worshipful Master cannot order another ballot because a Brother claims to have voted adversely to the petition.

He concluded thus:

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It is a good thing to know the text of the ritual-but far better to know and exemplify the grand truths it teaches. Masons' lips may and should be silent in the world as to Masonry's mysteries, but the spirit of its teachings will make men's lives vocal. Let us remember that of this fair structure, whose strength and symmetry are a theme of rejoicing, we each form a part, and then we shall more watchfully guard against every personal weakness, every failure in the upright, square and level course of conduct, and then also shall we contribute, by posItive endeavor, to extend and confirm the application of those vital principles of which this venerable Fraternity is the exponent.

The Grand Secretary's Report embraced the usual matter common to that office. ARIZONA GRAND LODGE

"rpondence. as recognized upon recommendation of the Committee on CorresA JEWEL,

Suited to the rank of Past Grand Master Vehslage, was ordered for him. 'Why should a jewel wear one? CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report for the year was prepared by Bro. James A. Norton and amounts to 118 pages. Forty-one Grand Lodge journals passed under review and were accorded due attention. Our Annual of 1884 received a six-paged notice which was very fraternal. He corrected an error into which we were innocently led: Some kind words are spoken of Grand Secretary Hough, in the course of which we find the following unintentional perversion of history: .. Bro. Hough is the oldest Grand Secretary in America, except Bro. Parvin, of Iowa." Bro. Vinci! erred in this; meaning, as he does, oldest in term of service, we must proceed to set him straight. Bro. Hough commenced service as Grand Secretary (on the death of his predecessor) in the month of December, 1812; he was first elected to the office on the 14th of November, 1843. Bro. Parvin commenced in January, 1844. Bro. Hough was first elected Deputy Grand Secretary on the 13th of November. 1838, and has served in office continuously since that time, never having mwsed an annual session of the Grand Lodge; he is good, apparently, for many more annual sessions. r .

We stand corrected and make our best bow, with uplifted hat, to the oldest Grand Secretary in the world. Bro. Norton says our compliment paid Bro. Pembroke, Past Grand Master, "means soda water all around" and added, soto 1JOCe, "We'll take .~ugar in ours." The sugar explains what Uro. Norton would prefer. He is at fault if he conjectures that this writer seeks an opportunity to warm him up. We are not seeking controversy, but prefer to shun even a "free fight." However, we never go round the corner when an objectionable opinion is in front. He said: We hope Brother V. is not itching for an opportunity to make it warm for some of our opinions: we notice that he doesn't hesitate to make it warm for the opinions of others of the corps.

When "opinions" are printed and given to the public, they become common property and should be used according to their intrinsic value. On "criticism," Bro, Norton said this:

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We are ready to admit that some of the most instructive matter contained in our Reports has been criticism copied from the Reports of Brethren in other jurisdictions, and that this is an argument in favor of criticism. But the critical pen ought to be in competent hands. A few of the corps seem able to criticise all debated questions with decided edification to the l\Iasonic reader; we never fail to derive pleasure and instruction from their contributions; what they write bears the impress of baving been written by those who possess expert knowledge of the subjects treated of, and compels respectful deference-a deference which does not humiliate, though the talent deferred to may excite envy. The productions of such writers ought to be read, and to the extent of our facilities we bave labored to have them read. CONCLUSION.

We regret to find in his Conclusion this: We regret that ill health compels us to close this year's Report without having reviewed all the Proceedings which have come to hand. For some weeks past our health has been iJllch that, to apply ourself to the work of tbe Report as steadily as we desired and as was necessary, required serious drafts upon the strength necessary to the discharge of business duties, and we felt compelled to desist.

Our hope is that health may be granted our amiable Brother to furnish many more Reports on Correspondence. JOSEPH W. CONGDON, Patterson, G. M. JOSEPH H. HOUGH, Trenton, G. Sec.

NEW MEXI{JO, 1883. This Grand Lodge meets annually in November or December. The journal of the December session of 1883 is before us. We closed our Review last year nine mon(hs after said session was closed and still the Proceedings came not, though we wrote for them several times. Consequently no notice was given to the journal of 1883. Eight months have come and gone since the 'Seventh路 Session met in Socorro, and we are without any Proceedings for 1884. We are pushing our work to a conclusion and long since passed New Mexico in the list reviewed. Should the Proceedings not be received, this will explain matters. If received "out of time" and too late for notice in the proper place, the Review may go foot. 'We have received information (not through the Proceedings) that Bro. D. J. Miller, former Grand Secretary, has retired from the office, and has been succeeded by A. A. Keen, of Las Vegas. Who is Grand Master, we know not. The journal for 1883received from Bro. Keen after his election as Grand Secretary-contains an account of the "doings" of the Grand Lodge in its Sixth Annual Communication held in Silver City. John B. Wootten, Grand Master, presided and furnished an eight-paged Address. He announced that

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all was" encouraging in the present, and hopeful and promising for the future," throughout the jurisdiction. Lodges and members had increased very rapidly." Two new Lodges were instituted under Dispensation. He reported eleven rulings made by him during his term. Some of them were excellent. Some were not correct interpretations of Masonic law and were not approved. We fail to find any statistical exhibit showing the number of Lodges and members in that jurisdiction. There is a lengthy Report on Foreign Correspondence, signed by A. Z. H. The Report covered 195 pages. Missouri, for 1883, received an eight-paged notice. It is signed by A. Z. Huggins. He seems to have been loaded. Other parts of the Review were signed by "W. B. C.," "F. J.," "A. J. F.," "M. F." There may be some others that we overlooked. We hope the next committee may not put their light under a bushel, "so to speak." And we further hope to receive the journal of November, 1884, before our October session. t(

NEW YORK, 1883. The journal has a steel engra\'ing of M. W'. Bro. William A. Brodie, the Grand Master, who presided at the One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication, June 2d, 1885. Bro. Edward M. L. Ehlers was Grand Secretary. The session lasted three days, closing on the 4th: On the 26th of the same month we received three copies of the journal. This excels all competition and places Bro. Ehlers in the lead for expeditious work. Twenty-two days from the close of the session the Proceedings were in our office. Deduct three Sundays, and two days for transportation, and the work was completed inside of seventeen working days. Bro. Ehlers you may go up head. Bro. Munn may possibly spell up and turn down New York's dashing Grand Secretary; Bro. Parvin will hardly be content with third place. vVe are out of the race for the present. The journal, however, is small, compared with Iowa and Illinois, being less than 300 pages, all told. The doings" of the session occupy 137 pages. Tables, list of Lodges and Report on Correspondence fill Otlt the remaining portion. We find no recapitulation, showing the number of Lodges, membership, work done, Representatives present, etc. Weare pressed for time and cannot count for the Grand Secretary. In analyzing the journal, it is easy to see how it leaped from the press in so short a time. A large part was printed before the session convened. Give us the same advantages and we will furnish our Proceedings in ten days. t(

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Of Grand Master Brodie is twenty-six pages in length and embraces quite a variety of subjects, which indicate knowledge, zeal and ability on his part as an officer. To deserve the position of Grand Master of Masons in New York-the largest jurisdiction in the world, numerically-and then to fill it with ability after gaining that distinction, may well gratify the Masonic aspirations of any man worthy of recognition. But we apprehend danger from this very source. 'l'hat able and representative Brethren in New York, and other large jurisdictions, have been recognized and honored, and have worthily filled an o.ffice that sought them, will soon lead less worthy and more ambitious men to seek the o.ffice. The fact cannot be disguised that Masonry, in many instances, has fallen into the hands of small men, who are incapable of appreciating its excellencies, representing its character or directing its interests. The least deserving is always the most ambitious. The really meritorious Mason is never Ian ambitious office-seeker among his Brethren. Scratch the hide of the office-hungry Brother, and he will disclose bad material every time. He seeks to gain that consequence among the Brethren by his arts and tricks, which can never be secured otherwise by him. Tact, not merit, has foisted many an undeserving Brother upon the Fraternity as a "leader." That the Institution has survived the rule or leadership of such, affords the best proof of its vitality and right to live. VV'e have observed in numerous cases, a disposition to. work certain schemes and manipulate in such a way as to secure recognition and promotion. While not always successful, yet anon the l'utle men lift themselves into place and undeserved notoriety. It affords a happy comment upon the fitness of things to note the deep and merited obscurity into which they drop so soon as their official strut has ended. 'Vhy this sudden eclipse of as brief glory? Because there was nothing in them. They were the merest accidents. Probably some sin was being attoned for by the visitation of this character of punishment, sent upon the body that executed the decrees of Justice upon itself in the election of such small men. 'Ve will summarize the Address of M. VV. Bro. Brodie. Following his chaste exordium came proper notices of the "fraternal dead" at home and in foriegn jurisdictions. He reported, among many Dispensations granted, two for the formation of new Lodges: During his term the Grand Master, upon invitation, laid the corner-stone of the Pedestal of the Bartholdi Statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World," on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. Of the occasion and ceremonies he said: A short address by the Grand Master, was followed by an exceedingly able Masonic Address by the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, who in tum was followed by Monsieur Albert Lefaivre,路M:inister Plenipotentiary in charge of the Consulate of France路

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in New York, and William Allen Butler on behalf of the American Committee. The occasion was one never to be forgotten by those who participated in the ceremonies. The erection of this statue is a work grand in its conception, its significance, its execution and its surroundings, and that our part therein be made of proper historic record, I have caused the ceremonies, the addresses of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and Monsieur Albert Lefaivre, to be printed as an Appendix to this Address, that it may form a part of the records of the Grand Lodge. The massive solid silver trowel with which the Grand Master spread the cement to unite the corner-stone to the foundation, handsomely inscribed, was presented to him.

During the year much time had been given to visitations. He wrote a congratulatory letter to the venerable Brother, Sir Moses Montefiore, of England, tendering the gooa wishes and fraternal greetings of himself and Fraternity of New York upon his Centenary birth-day. The letter was a gem and worthy of preservation in the journal of the Grand Lodge. We did not send a letter to our philanthropic Brother, Sir Moses, but we paid him the best tribute in our power upon the platform, in the presence of a vast assembly of the" tribes of Israel." " VERITAS,"

Noticed by us last year, has ceased to be a disturbing element among the Craft in New York, having given satisfactory "evidence of loyalty to the Grand Lodge." ONE LONE DECISION

Appears in the Address. From his construction and operation of their law in New York, we would shun that jurisdi~tion and never seek to affiliate therein. An unaffiliated Mason having resided one year in this jurisdiction desires to comply with our law, and applies for affiliation-on ballot he is rejected.

Question-Is he entitled to visit, or is he forever debarred? Decision-An unaffiliated Mason who petitions a Lodge for affiliation and Is rejected, still remains under the ban of our law and cannot visit. The force of the law has not been broken by such petition.

To this writer the injustice and hardship of the above are too manifest to need comment or amplification. An unaffiliated Mason, seeking membership, is rejected, and henceforth he cannot visit-is" forever debarred." Yes, said the Grand Master, he "still remains under the ban of our law and cannot visit." If this does not lock th~ door against nonaffiliated Brethren, what does? Yes, and the key is thrown away. He is still under the ban of the law and cannot visit, notwithstanding he applies every mon:th. What has he done that he should" be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican?" Simply nothing except failed to gain membership after an honest effort. Yet he must "remain under the ban," and stay out among the "publicans and sinners," and not even allowed to look within the courts of the Temple. More than this, he is under the ban (interdiction or excommunicati(m-Webster) of the law, which places him clear outside" the court ~f the Gentiles." A

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Gentile-profane-may be made a Mason, and admitted within the Temple. But here is a Brother, in everything but membership (and he honestly seeks that), who is "forever debarred," and "cannot visit," because he was" rejected "-cast out-while trying to enter the Masonic household. A few such laws and their application as above, would dri ve Masonic justice from the earth. . . UPON WORK AND LECTURES

W. M. Bro. Brodie had the following encouraging statement to offer :

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degree this is owing to the fact, that the Grand Lodge has had the services of the same Brother as Grand Lecturer, for 80 many years. Another factor in securing this result is our system of District Conventions-a system which did not, when inaugurated, have that hearty support and encouragement deserved, and even now does not meet with universal approval, which, however, by the reports. from the Conventions of the past year, and my own observation, I am cOllvinced is not only efficient in securing uniformity of work, but is also growing in the favor of the Brethren. The Grand Lodge at its last annual session requested the Grand Master to continue the Special Committee on Work and Lectures appointed by M. W. Bro. J. Edward Simmons, and in accordance therewith such committee was reappointed, to the end" that the Grand Lecturer might have the effective support of the 8ame, in the enforcement of the will of the Grand Lodge regarding Work and Lectures."

That Grand Lodge has an experience similar to ours, in Missouri, as to "the services of the same Brother as Grand Lecturer for so many years," and as to "District Conventions." We call them" State Lodges of Instruction." We approbate the following as sound and conservative: The relations of this Grand Lod~e with other Masonic Grand Bodies as existing one year ago, remain without change smce the last Annual Communication, and nothing during the year has occurred to mar or disturb the harmony of our fraternal relations with such bodies. The Grand Lodge one year ago referred to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence a resolution in reference to the recognition of the" Grand Lodge of :New South Wales as an independent Grand Lodge and sister sovereign," and your attention is fraternally called to the report of that committee thereon. Frequent knockings are heard at our doors, for recognition of so-called Grand Lodges, and though thoroughly believing in the American ideas of Grand Lodge sovereignty, I believe it is wisdom to make haste slOWly. Our ideas on this question are far from being as universal as Freemasonry, and it is well that before recognizing any body claiming to be an independent Grand Lodge, we carefully consider the rights of all concerned. Wisdom and an evident desire to do justice, have characterized the report of our Committee on Foreign Correspondence in the past. and I have faith to belIeve that their report, now so soon to be presented, will contain recommendations on this subject worthy of your adoption. .. THE TEMPLE DEBT.

The Grand Master calls their enterprise the "HALL

AND ASYLUM."

The luxury of a large debt has not been dispensed with by the New York Fraternity. The Hall and 'Asylum enterprise seems to have been on hand a good while, and the debt app路cars to have become a fixture. Over five hundred thousand dollars must be paid before the Craft in New York can sing

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Appendix. "TllE YEAR OF JUBILEE HAS CO~IE."

There is something suggestive in these words, uttered by Grand Master Brodie: More than a quarter of a century has passed since the grand scheme was projected, but its originator had no conception that .so large an amount would be spent ere more than the threshold should have been crossed. Honest differences of opinion exist as to the wisdom of the course adopted by those having the matter in charge in its early days, but the dar. for discussion over this is past, and our duty is plain-it is to payoff tbe debt on this bmlding at the earlie~t possible moment. The burden is great but our resources are greater, and we must never cease to bear our portion of the burden until the grand路 and magnificent charity-the As)'lum-is an accomplished fact. . To this end, then, let us bend our energies; let criticisms, which are only for the sake of criticism, drop; let the errors of the past cease to be the staple of our conversation concerning this grand work, and with the ultimate design of the Fund-the Asylumever in view, let our best thought and best work be devoted to its accomplishment. THE ELECTION.

Of Grand Officers was held on the second day of the session. The journal shows that the following were 'Unan'imously elected: R. W. FRANK R. LAWRENCE, was unanimously elected Grand Master. " JOHN W. VROOMAN, . . . .. Deputy Grand Master. JA~lES TEN EYCK, JOHN HODGE, JOHN BOYD, EDWARD M. L. EHLERS,

Senior Gra1id Warden, Junior Grand Warden. Grand Tl'easul'C'1'. Grand SeC'1'eta111,

On reading that the entire list above given, enjoyed the privilege of being "'U~animously elected," some curiosity was awakened in our mind. The thought arose, how could all be" unanimously elected," when all were not in the line of promotion. It is quite common in Masonic Grand Bodies to advance to higher stations those that are in the line; but we never saw anyone" unanimously elected," even though in the line of promotion-some ballots always being cast for others than those who were on the way to the Grand East. And when these were pushed 'Up a step, one place had to be filled froIn the floor-the station of Junior Grand Vvarden. We never knew of anyone being "unanimously ~lected " to that station by ballot, It often requires several ballots to secure an election, and never unanimous in our Grand Lodge. .By .BALLOT! Is the unanimity mentioned above secured "by ballot?" With nearly one thousand votes cast in the Grand Lodge of New York, unanimity of ballot would be a strange result in electing six officers. Perhaps the large number of voters present at their annual elections caused our New York Brethren to do away with the ballot, and adopt the viva voce method. That would necessitate nominations. This would invite speeches in favor of the nominees. Glorification would follow. The" good fellows" and manipulators would flourish like the managers of political meetings and conventions. Merit would silently look on and worth would be esche,,;ed.

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Since writing the above, we have read in one of our Masonic journals an account of the election in the Grand Lodge of New York, which explains how the six Grand Officers were "unanimously elected." Said journal is the organ of, and published by, an institution that labors for the good of humanity and not for official glory and place. Speaking of the election, the editor, after quoting how it was done, said: We unsophisticated denizens of the II Dark and Bloody Ground" cannot understand how such proceedings could be tolerated in a Grand Body of Masons. We do not permit eulogizing speeches nor applause made when Brethren are nominated for office-nor applause at any time in a Masonic Lodge. But when we go to a political convention or make a charge in battle we can give applause or a yell that can be heard for miles. To say that we are surprised does not express the tenth part of the (to us) astonishing路 features of the>e woceedings. We find the same course pursued in a Grand Lodge that we find in the most rabid ward meetings, and have also seen the announcement in the press that so and so was a candidate for such an office in the Grand Lodge! We are dumbfounded.

No wonder the author of the above was" surprised" and "dumbfounded." ~Ve would join him in expressions of surprise, if we knew how. vVe never heard or read of such things in a Grand L.odge of Masons. A~d that, too, in the first Grand Lodge on the Continent, if not in the world. To show how it was done, we print what was given to the press: M. W. Bro. nominated Frank R. Lawrence for Grand :Master and 'paid him a glowing tribnte. Bro. Lawrence's election was made by acclamation, as were also the other elections- ! ! ! :M. W. Bro. ----placed in nomination John W. Vrooman as Deputy Grand :Master and highly eulogized that Brother's brilliant career. He was also elected. M. W. in an eloquent speech recapitulated the services and Masonic history of James Ten Eyck. the mention of whose name was greeted with rapturous applause, and placed him ill nomination for Senior Grand Warden, and he was elected. - - - - spoke of the excellent qualification of Grand Secretary Edward M. L. Ehlers, and dwelled upon the excellent manner in which this thorough officer had acquitted himself in the past, and placed his name in nomination for re-election - was frequently Interrupted by, and retired amid, rounds of applause. His candidate was uhanimously elected, as there is Dot a Brother ill this jurisdiction, who, if he had the disposition, could muster up courage enough to place himself in opposition to our Grand Secretary.

The MOST WORSHIPFULS were evidently selected to make the nominations because of their eloquence, creating thereby" rapturous applause." Think of eight or nine hundred delegates interrupting a nominating speech with" rounds of applause," in a Lodge of Masons, meeting in a place "representing the Holy of Holies!" Think of the eloquent speaker retiring "amid rounds of applause," as if it were a National Convention of some political party! It has been, affirmed and printed in a Masonic journal, that not one single officer chosen at the election now under notice, was placed in nomination by a delegate on the floor. All were nominated, it is said, by Past Grand Masters or permanent members who did not represent any Lodge. The delegates may applaud, provided they applaud at the right time and for the right man. But who will dare to nominate the choice of the Brethren, unless

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he is on" the slate? The cry of H Ring" is uttered and written. Manipulations and combinations must follow. Small men will succeed by and by, and the glory willohave departed. New York has had a long line of grand men as Grand Masters. Illustrious names honor her roster. But serious evils and dangers will inevitably result from the methods now pursued respecting the election of Grand Officers. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report covers seventy-eight pages, and embraces notices of fiftyone American Grand Lodge journals and ten of H Foreign Grand I.odges." Hecognition was refused New South Wales and Victoria Grand Lodges-so called. We also dec~ine to recognize 'them. 'rhree pages were accorded our Missouri Proceedings, for 1884, by the committee, of which the venerable Bro. John "V. Simons was chairman. The eommittee has mastered the bre'vity business, and shortens the Report more and D;lore each year. The Grand Master, Frank R. Lawrence, lives"in New York. So does the Grand Secretary, Edward M. L. Ehlers. Their address is Masonic Hall.

NORTH ()AROLINA, ISSei. The Ninety-eighth Annual Session was held in the city of Raleigh, January 13th, 1885. M. W. Bro. Rob't Bingham, Grand Master, presided; R. W. Bro. Donald Vi. Bain was Grand Secretary. From his recapitulation we learn that out. of the 208 working Lodges, 119 were represented. Considerable work had been done by the Lodges, but the gain was a small one. The affiliated membership amounts to about seven thousand. ,Ve have no'ticed for years that Bro. Bain has incluâ&#x20AC;˘ ded in his Reports, resident Masons who were not members of Lodges in that jurisdiction. 'Vhy, we never have learned. It is a pleasure to record the fact that his estimate of non-affiliated Masons will be discontinued and he will report hereafter only those who are members of Lodges. Grand Master Bingham presented a brief Address." It covered three pages. He recorded the decease of two Past Grand Officers, as follows: But we mis!l one familiar and beloved face. Past Grand Master H. F. Grainger has been called from labor to eternal refr~hment. As a ~entleman, as a Christian, as a man, as a Mason, as a Grand Master, his ability, his zeal, hIS gentleness, his piety, his fidelity to duty, were conspicuous, and justify his bein~ taken both by the initiated and by the profane as one of our noblest examples of ChrIstian and Masonic manhood. Mingling our tears with those of his bereaved family, let us take his example as a precious legacy of faith, hope and charity.

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I announce the death. also. of Pa~t .Junior Grand Warden James H. Moore, a Brother beloved. and hope this Grand Body will take proper notice of his death as well as that of P. G. M. Grainger. .

The condition of the Craft is thus described: It gives me pleasure to say that the general condition of our Order is encouraging. There have been some personal differences amonR Brethren. There has heen a lack of zeal in individuals and in Lodges. But. on the whole. I feel safe in saying that we are in as good condition as any sister jurisdiction in the South, and in a better condition than most others. While not more Lodges have ceased to work than usual, eleven new Lodges have been chartered and two dormant Lodges have been revived, thirteen in all, a larger number than during any year for several previous years.

He suspended one Worshipful Master and ordered him to answer charges at the Grand Lodge. The accused was tried by the Grand Lodge, declared guilty by the unanimous voice of the Brethren, and expelled with the same unanimity. We suspect he was a saloon-keeper. The Craft in North Carolina is healthy if not numerically strong. This is well. Better Masons is a felt want in this country more than numbers. Grand Secretary Bain furnished a good fiscal exhibit, and his labors were commended by a committee. The Orphan Asylum, or Home, continues to engage the best and most earnest labors and thoughts of our North Carolina Brethren. Reports of Directors and Superintendent, show the Asylum to be in a prosperous condition, but needing means to permanently endow and sustain it. The Grand Lodge adopted what is styled an "Endowment Law." This looks to the securement of two thousand dollars to the families of all who become members of the association. It is in effect a Masonic Benefit Association, like many others in existence in this country. It is created and managed by the Grand Lodge. From long and varied knowledge of such associations, we seriously question the propriety of the Grand Lodge having anything to do with the management of an enterprise of the kind. Complications will arise in the conduct of the affair likely to involve the Grand Lodge. A variety of Reports, covering all questions of local moment, were presented to, and considered by, the Grand Lodge. The business of the Body was carefully investigated and wisely disposed of. CORRESPONDENCE.

We have the following Report on Fraternal Correspondence, furnished by Bro. D. W. Bain, Grand Secretary: NOT E.-The Grand Secretary, in the name of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, offers an apology for the absence of the Report, which the Committee (Hon. .James W. Reid) expected to have ready for publication with the Proceedings. His work of preparing the Report was necessarily suspended during his absence in Washington, as a member of the House of Representatives. and since adjournment of Congress he has given the Report such attention as his urgent public duties would admit. The Report is promised in a short time and will, by order of the Grand Master, be pUblished in a separate pamphlet. I

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. The above explanation is satisfactory, because a Congre'ssman should not be expected to prepare any Masonic document. As a rule, we believe, when a man enters politics these times, he becomes unfitted for all useful vocations. Adaptation to other spheres of life seems to be lost. We differentiate politics from statesmanship. The above promised Report as' " a separate pamphlet" has not been received by this writer, though five months have elapsed since the Gr~nd Lodge of North Carolina closed its last session. FABIUS H. BUSBEE, Raleigh, G. M. DONALD 'V. BAIN, Raleigh, G. Sec.

NOVA SCOTIA, ISS4. We are to review a journal more than one year old. The Proceedings of the June session of 1885 may arrive before we close our Report. The Nineteenth Session was held June 4th and 5th, 1884, at Freemasons' Hall, Halifax. Major General and Bro. J. W. Laurie, Doctor of Civil Law, was Grand Master, and Bro. Benjamin Curren, Doctor of Civil Law, was Grand Secretary. Forty-one Lodges were represented. Sixtyseven Lodges, with some three thousand members, indicate the numerical status of Masonry in that Grand Jurisdiction. Tln~

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Of Grand Master Laurie covers ten pages and is almost wholly taken up with itemized official acts, such as Dispensations and visits made. Speaking of the works of charity-his answer to papal denunciationsbe said: More than ÂŁi2,000 ($210.000) are subscribed yearly in England by Masonic Lodges towards the maintenance of aged Freemasons and their destitute children! Enormous sums were raised, almost in a moment, ill the Northern States, when the news of the yellow fever epidemie in Memphis and other stricken di8tricts reached the men of the North, and personal service, just such as that spoken of by Cardinal Manning, was as freely rendered; physicians abandoned lucrative practices, and. accompanied by volunteer nurses to attend the helpless sick. took their lives in their hands, in many cases never to return, and passed down to fight the destroyer. It is most unfortunate that an ecclesiastic (the Pope) who is supposed to speak with such authority, should have been led to bring snch charges against an organization which he can only know from ill-informed advisers.

Like all other institutions of men, the component parts are fallible; bnt I feel justified in appealing to our past record, and to the principles by which we are gUided, however imperfectly carried out, and to the certainty that, however individuals may err, the Craft as a body will come out triumphantly from every attack; and, if misrepresentations follow us, we will follow the advice of John Wesley, and live it down.

This gem is commended to our Brethren:

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The first principle of Freemasonry requires the recognition of a Supreme Bein~ j but its scope is not limited by the bounds of anyone form of religious belief; it alms at extending throughout the whole human family the principles of morality. Brotherly love, relief and truth are the practices it inculcates; obedience to the civil authority, and a positive prohibition of plots and conspiracies against the State are enforced by its rules -to deal justly with all, to recognize that all have equal rights, but that a man's honest earnings, whether of position or wealth, are gifts of the Supreme Being, and thus by God's as well as man's law, should be secured to him; this is the socialism of true equality we preach, and endeavor to practice. FINANCIAL.

The Report of Eto. Curren, Grand Secretary, shows a healthy financial condition in the department of finance, the same being ably managed by our worthy and esteemed co-worker. He is as "well qualified" as he is worthy. The Report on Correspondence-seventy-six pages-embraces brief notices of fifty-one Grand Lodge journals. One page was assigned to our Missouri Proceedings, for 1883. The committee was kind and complimentary. The two reverend Brethren and Bachelor of Laws, mentioned by us last year, still have charge of this department. Their work is chiefly composed of extracts interspersed with occasional comments. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-chosen. Address them at Halifax.

OHIO, ISS4. The Seventy-fifth Annual Commuication was held in Columbus, October 21st, 1884, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Joseph M. Goodspeed, Grand Master; Bro. John D. Caldwell was Grand Secretary. W'e find no footings or recapitulation, hence cannot tell the number of Lodges in the State, nor how many were represented at the session. "Ve judge from the figures, that there are above five hundred Lodges on the roll. The membership was reported at 31,914. Income over fifteen thousand dollars. The pay-roll footed up nearly nine thousand dollars. From which we judge there were plenty of Representatives present. The Address of Grand Master Goodspeed, sixteen pages in length, was purely a business document. Three pages were taken up with reported Dispensations, nearly all of which were for the election of officers. Dispensations were granted by hini for the formation of three Lodges, Reports of Dedications, Visitations and Decisions made up the remainder of the Address. "Ve may remark here that the sixteen Decisions reported were approved, and declared" to be in conformity to Masonic usages." We presume the committee referred to "Masonic usages" in that jurisdiction. Some of his rulings would not be good law in

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Missouri. We instance a few: Accepting a plea of guilt from an accused member, and fixing the penalty without ballot; again-Selling liquor is not a Masonic offense; again-A Brother under charges may prefer counter charges; and, once more-A" Lodge can accept the resignation of any officer, except the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, or Junior 'Varden." .

"The corner-stone of a Government edifice in the city of Columbus," was laid b)/ the Grand Lodge during its session there. WHO IS HE?

The Grand Master, and also the Deputy Grand Master, presented a letter addressed to him by one Sam'l W. Clark, of Cincinnati.. It wEmt to the Committee on Jurisprudence. We present the report of said committee with the caption thereof: MASONRY AND COLORED MEN IN OHIO-NO ACTION.

Bro. Cunningham, from Standing Committee. submitted report as follows, which was agreed to: " The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, to whom was referred a communication addressed to the M. W. Grand :Master, and also one of similar import addressed to the

R. W. Deputy Grand Master, have had the same under carefnl consideration, and find

nothing therein asking or requiring the attention of this Grand Lodge. Your Committee, therefore, ask to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject." MEMPHITIC.

Bro. Enoch Carson offered a resolution asking his Grand Lodge to adopt the deliverances of Illinois concerning the "Memphis Rite." His'resolution was tabled. It occurs to this writer that the aforesaid Rite, as well as some other Rites, and the promoters thereof, have received more attention and free advertising from our branch of Masonry (Symbolical) than should be paid to what we are supposed to know nothing about. We are prone to ask questions, whether prompted by curiosity or 'a desire for information need not now be discussed; but the question" will out"-Has all this war upon so-called spurious Rites been declared and waged by those who are only MASTER MASONS? Again-Has not this fight been inaugurated, championed and conducted ALONE by those who belong to the so-called higher degrees.'! HOW IS THIS?

The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's ruling that "selling liquor is not in itself" a Masonic offense, and then adopted a resolution offered by the Grand Chaplain, as follows: Resolved. That it is the opinion of the Grand Lodge of Ohio that the traffic in intoxicating liquors to be drank where sold is a Masonic offense, and shall disqualify the offender for initiation or affiliation in any Masonic Lodge.

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Weare proud of that preacher. If the resolution does not repeal the Grand Master's ruling, we fail to apprehend the situation. The resolution certainly defines that elegrlnt and gentlemanly (?) class of Masons called saloon-keepers. They are embraced in the resolution. And thus Ohio Masons are committed to the grand "forward movement" proclaimed and started in Missouri three years ago. It was done so easily, too. And it was not inaugurated by preachers and chu.rch people, but by the grandest men in the Masonic Fraternity-men of business character and professional standing inferior to none in the land. The preachers helped forward the movement, as they always will, except some who love their wine, etc., better than they love God and Masonry. In the pulpit, and in ministerial fidelity, we yield to no man as to loyalty to the truth .and the church. In Masonry we wage war against all forms of evil that are unmasonic, because "Masonry is a beautiful system of MORALS." In making war upon vice we "know no man according to the flesh." If Masons are vieious, then they deserve reprehension, and the application of the law of Masonry. .If Masonry has not law enough to punish vice, then let the evil dominate and the good go down. The virtuous will go.out. But while in the Fraternity, we propose to help ~eep it pure enough for gentlemen to feel at home in the Institution. CORRESPONDENCE.

An excellent Review of 136 pages from the brain and pen of Bro. "R. E. Richards, Chairman of Committee." There are many good things in the Report. As we have not space ror as many as we desire we will simply commend the Report as a whole and take our leave of its author for the present. Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Committee on Foreign Correspondence remain unchanged.

OREGON, ISS4. Sixty-eight Chartered Lodges and two under Dispensation, with a membership of 3,li8, indicate the numerical strength of the Masonic Fraternity in Oregon. 'Ve make out from the pay-roll, that sixty-seven Chartered Lodges were represented; and one Lodge, under Dispensation, must have enjoyed representation, as it drew fifty-one dollars from the Treasury on pay-roll or mileage and per diem account. That payroll brought them from afar, and nearly two thousand'dollars went away with them. Nine Past Grand Masters were present. The Thirtyfourth Annllal Communication was held in Portland, and began its G. L. Ap.-7.

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work June 10th, 1884, and closed on the 12th. Bro. W. T. Wright, Grand Master, presided, and F. J. Babcock was Grand Secretary.. The journal continues to be of good proportions, about 400 pages. 'Ye have no criticisms as to size, for it is interesting, every part is readable, even the pay-roll. It is too large, however, for the printer to do his work in time for us to review the Proceedings until they are more than one year old. We hope Bro. Babcock, the efficient Grand Secretary, will push his printer, and give us the journal in time for review the same season. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master 'Yight covered fifteen pages. He tells us that the Northern Pacific Railroad has been completed. We had learned as much. Information was iniparted to the effect that the "Triennial Conclave of Knights Templars" was on exhibition (?) in San Francisco in 1883. Dr. Guilbert, of Iowa, calls it by another name-the "National ABNORMITY." It will smell just the same by either. The Grand Master reported three Dispensations granted to form new Lodges, and one permit to confer a degree out of time. Very few Decisions were reported though many questions bad been asked and answered. " Educational Fund," " Finances" and" Masonic Home" were treated respectively and the condition of each considered satisfactory and promising. He recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Victoria. A Digest was promised thus: The need of a Digest of the Laws, Resolutions and Decisions of this Grand Lodge has heen long felt, and was intended to have been fully met by the report of the committee at our last session. The result of the labors of that committee was presented to you in a lengthy and exhaustive report. involving in its preparation an immense amount of labor and research. Coming before the Grand Lod~e under a special order, it ,vas deemed best to re-refer the whole matter to another committee for reVisal and report at this Communication, as being a matter requiring close scrutiny, and such consideration as was only possible at the hands of a committee. .This committee is composed of thoroughly mformed, careful and experienced members of this Grand Lodge, and I feel that I can safely promise you, in their report, a concise, complete and acceptable" Digest." .

The transactions of the Grand Lodge were of no special interest to the general reader, being purely local. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report on this interest was submitted by "Bro. S. F. Chadwick, Chairman," covering 106 pages. Missouri, for 1883, received a good notice-four pages. Various comments were made upon the administration of M. W. Bro. Woods. Commenting on our criticisms of the "prerogative '? dogma, he said: Our Brother holds that this is a violation of the obligation to support the constitution and laws of the Grand Lodge. Without any authority so to do from the Grand Lodge, it would seem that a Grand Master is the law breaker in the case. This practice obtains

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pretty generally, and we do not recollect of having seen it presented in this light before. It is a favor to be conferred only when there is an emergency for it. And then it is never of any real benefit to the recipient; he knows nothing about the business when it is over. It is proper and right that the Grand Master should have authority in all such cases. and as he is deemed to be King in vacation of the Grand Lodge. it ,is difficult to, say to what extent his power will not reach, His discretion is authority and he should ex"ercise it judiciously. In these cases it is admitted that he can exercise this power; it is one of his prerogatives. The right of the Grand Master to exercise this authority we have never seen questioned before. and the only objection we have noticed made to it was as to the propriety of granting the fdvor in certain cases. It will do to consider at another time.

The above is mild and almo8t conservative.. We except to the statement that the Grand Master is " KING in vacation of the Grand Lodge." Our impression has always boen (and always must be) that, in this country, LAW was SUPREME and not men. It is so in the State. It would be so in Masonry but for that kingly prerogative brought to our new world from the dynasties of the old. D. P. MASON, Albany, G. M. F. J. BABCOCK, Salem, 'G. Sec.

PENNSYLVANIA, 1884. The" doings" of this Grand Lodge are recorded in a neat volume, clear type and on good paper. Therein we find four Quarterly Communications were held, besides the Annual Grand Communication which was held December 27th, 1884. The first quarterly was held March 5th. The second met June 4th. At neither session was any business of general interest transacted. The third quarterly 'session convened September 3d. Nothing of note was done. In this connection we find some statistical information. There were 380 Lodges and 36,503 members reported. The 1'011 foots 580 Lodges. Where are the others? (183) Ninety-three Lodges were represented. The Fourth Quarterly Communication assembled December 3d; 259 Lodges represented. This seems to be the business session of the year. Grand Officers were elected at this teI'm but not installed until the Annual Meeting, December 27th. All these communications were held in Philadelphia, and presided over by M. W. Bro. Conrad B. Day, GrandMaster; Bro. Michael Nisbet, Grand Secretary, was present. His accounts showed largely and were found correct-the sum of $1l7,177.12"having passed through his hands. Receipts for the next year were estimated at nearly one hundred and thirty thousand dollars and expenditures almost as much. The Masons in that jurisdietion are paying off their Temple debt. Reports were made concerning the debt, payments, bonds held, etc., showing that those in charge of these interests have them thqroughly in hanel. "The Grand

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Lodge Charity Fund," "Sinking Fund" and" Girard Charity Fund" all received careful attention, and are in good condition. Over three thousand dollars had been disbursed by the Board of Almoners of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund. A Past Grand Master's Jewel was presented to Bro. Conrad B. Day, the retiring Grand Master. An eloquent tribute was paid to the memory of Bro. Henry M. Phillips, one of the oldest Past Grand Masters of that jurisdiction, who was called from labor August 28th, 1884, aged seventy-three years. AN ADDRESS

Of twenty-three pages was presented by Grand Master Day, as the closing act of his administration. It was a business paper of merit, in' whieh we find a full statement of his official acts for the term then closing. He discouraged all efforts to form new Lodges, assuming that a sufficient number existed already. A controversy of some moment between the Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania and New York had been amicably adjusted. PREROGATIVE.

"By virtue of the high power in me vested, I caused a minor to be made a Mason, by virtue of my presence." This is the sum of a report made by the Grand Master. He said the "authority" was "conferred" by the" Ahiman Rezon, or Constitution of the Grand Lodge." Then if the CONSTITUTION conferre0 that authority, we must conclude that it did not inhere in the office of Grand Master. Where Constitutional "authority" is conferred, it evidences the absence of that authority save by the Constitution. We regard this as a surrender of prerogative and complete deference to the" Ahiman Rezon, or Constitution of the Grand Lodge." At last" prerogative" bows to law, even in causing "a youth under the age of twenty-one years to be made a Mason by virtue of our presence!" Yes, we caused a youth to be made a Mason, who was not "of lawful age" by the statutes of the State, and whose parents or guardian had a prior elaim upon time, service and labor, he not being yet his "路own man." V\r e caused this to be done by virtue of our presence, exercising our prerogative as Grand Master under the authority conferred upon us by the" Ahiman Rezon, or Constitution of the Grand Lodge." Two inferences are natural: First-But for "our presence" the youth, under twenty-one years, who was lllade a Mason, could not have been made. Therefore, the" Ahiman Rezon, or Constitution of the Grand Lodge," confers upon the Grand Master authority to do certain things which authority cannot be delegated to anyone else, but must be done in "our presence" alone. Second-'Ve infer that if the" Ahiman Rezon, or Constitution of the Grand Lodge," had not made such provision-the

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"authority conferred" thereby being wanting-"our prerogatives as Grand Master" could not have been exercised in the case mentioned. ,Ve are free to confess our obtuseness and want of路 comprehension generally, but in all candor, the above presents a clear case of subordination of "prerogative" to the" Constitution' of'the Grand Lodge," and is a surrender of that much vaunted power to law. Bring prerogative into subjection to the written law, and it will soon be a thing of the past.

Numerous visitations made, edicts issued, and special Dispensations granted by the Grand Master, were reported. He opposed the custom, which obtains somewhat in the jurisdiction, of "Lodges having two stated meetings per month." . We think this is a matter to be governed by the judgment and necessities of the Lodge, and not by any legislation of the Grand Lodge. Bro. Day congra.tulated the GraI1d Lodge upon having amended the "Ahiman Rezon," making two years' service as Master of a Lodge necessary to membership. He said in defense of this" new departure" that: The Lodges will gain by the experience of the Worshipful Master, and the Craft be benefited thereby. The best workmen in the Lodge will be selected for officers. The length of service rendered necessary before reaching the Oriental Chair will result in the selection of competent officers, who will cheerfully labor to acquire and correctly teach the lessons of the Craft.

The financial condition of the Grand Lodge was declared to be excellent and the outlook cheering. Grand Master Day closed his excellent paper in very appropriate terms, and retired from the station he so ably filled for two years with great credit. He said: I assure you, my Brethren, that I have endeavored to discharge all the duties which devolved upon me faithfully, honestly, and impartially, ever keeping in view the advancement and prosperity of this Grand Lodge, and the good of the Craft. It is my earnest prayer that harmony and prosperity may prevail throughout our jurisdiction; and when life's duties are ended, and we are summoned to appear before the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge above, that all may be qualified for admil:osion, and obtain the sublime enjo)'ment of those divine and holy m)'steries yet veiled from our sight.

He immediately installed his successor, E. Coppee Mitchell, land other Grand Officers. The new Grand Master delivered an Inaugural Address of' considerable length and merit. He announced the purpose "to tread old paths" and then closed the session. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of 160 pages was submitted by that veteran Masonic worker and writer, Bro. Richard Vaux, Past Grand Master. His Introduction is lengthy and characteristic, covering fourteen pages. AGE, EXPERIENCE, WI8DOIII.

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Our Grand Lodge claims to have been established for a century and a half. During this period, out~iving six generations of men, it has gained something from experience. It has stored away in its archives the traditions of the past. It has become familiar with the Landmarks. It has carefully studied the esoteric and exoteric history of Freemasonry. It has taught the essential truths of the Craft. It has removed from its Temple all dross and reprobate silver which may have been amalgamated with the fine gold of its work, ritual, and ceremonial. Modestly, without ostentation or phariseeism, it presents its views on Masonic law. Believing it is right, it leaves to all true Masons their judgment whether it be so or not.

In reviewing a Georgia Decision, criticised by us already, Bro. Vaux said: A black ball, one black ball, on an application for initiation is final and fatal on that petition. The Lodge has no control over it after the black ball is deposited. The applicant stands from that moment as a ',' rejected candidate." The proceedings in his case thereafter depend on the Ahiman Rezon of the Grand Lodge. The subordinate Lodge can take no further action on that petition. Therefore, whatever a Lodge did after the candidate was rejected by the single black ball, was without lawful Masonic authority, and totally void. .'

"VIre refer the reader to our review of Georgia for views similar to those so strongly ~ttered above. In reply to Bro. Gurney, of Illinois, Bro. Vaux defends Pennsylvania law and custom concerning the status of those who are suspended for non-payment of dues. Hear him: Lodge, No. 510, suspended two Brethren for non-payment of dues, on September 15th, These Brethren, therefore, were suspended Masons, and by that lawful exercise of the power of a Lodge, while so under suspension they were deprived of the rights and privileges of Masonry. Thereafter the Lodge having received the dues restored them to good :Masonic standing, and at the same time restored them to membership in the Lodge. This latter action was unlawful by our regulations. Being unlawfully put on the roll of membership again, the Grand Master directed their names to be stricken from the roll because of this unlawful action of the Lodge, and hy the same edict directed the Lodge to take the lawful steps to restore them to membership. There was no penalty inflicted on these Brethren; they were deprived of no ri&ht or priviledge to which they were entitled; they were required to regain their standmg as members in the Lodge by petitioning the Lodge for such membership.

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From the above it appears that suspension for non-payment of dues works a double result, or disability. First, loss of Masonic standing, and second, loss of Lodge membership. We further learn that payment does not atone for delinquency. Payment only brings back lost standing, while membership comes only by petition and ballot. If the ballot should be unfavorable, then membership is lost, even when the delinquent has atoned fully for the delinquency by paying all claims against him. He is forced into unv.路illing non-affiliation, a'state against whieh we all declaim and legislate. Long after the cause of the disability has been removed the disability remains. Is this fair? Is this liberal? We ask if a member suspended for gross unmasonic conduet, for twelve months, would have to be restored in the same way when the term expired? Would he not return to standing and membership at the expiration of his sentence'! Answer yes, or no.

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Missouri, for 1884, received, as usual, from Bro. Vaux, the fullest and kindest consideration-some nine pages having been devoted to our Proceedings. This places us under renewed obligations to our valued friend Bro. Vaux. Of course we will never agree as to some of the questions already discussed by us, but there are so many things that we hold in common, that no mere difference of opinion can ever" weaken our affections, or disturb our very pleasant and harmonious relations. Let it be remembered that we view subjects from varied stand-points, and study them in the light of laws, customs and precedents of two different jurisdictions. Bro. Vaux copied extensively from Grand Master Hall's Address. Several pages were devoted to notices of our work as a committee. Bro. Vaux is so amiable and loves us so much that we refrain from using the flail of Bro. Drummond upon some of his positions. See ho~ he disarms us: We do so love our dear Bro. VincH that we will not intentionally excite his criticism, but ob, how he does delight in bis ,. punching" process! We get it less severely this time than doubtless is our deserts, but the indentations from his pen are tbe wounds of a. friend, yes, a Brother. Oh, how charmingly Bro. VincH writes, and how well he thinks, and what a deligbt it is to read his Reports! To express the pleasure we have felt in the three hours devoted to the perusal of the Missouri Proceedings and the Report on Corre~pondence,would prove that our esteem and regard for Bro. VincH grows yearly. It does, we confess it."

vVe reach Pennsylvania late in the summer, with the mercury at ninety-nine in our office, and other duties pressing heavily upon us, so our interview with our esteemed co-worker, Bro. Vaux, must be abbreviated. 'Vith the same good will so long entertained for him, we take fraternal leave, hoping for continued and oft renewed communion and fellowship. E.COPPEE MITCHELL,G.M. MICHAEL NISBET, G. Sec.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1884. We have had nothing to review from this Grand Lodge for SOme years, except an occasional pamphlet irregularly received. The Proceedings of the Ninth Session are before us, covering twenty-two pages. The session was held in Charlottetown, .June 24th, ]884. Bro. John Yeo, Grand Master, presided, as he had done since the organization of the body in 1875. Bro. Wakeford was Grand Secretary, but declined re-election and was chosen Deputy Grand Master. The Address of Grand Master Yeo covered two pages. The fiscal exhibit shows

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$2i7.59 income from twelve Lodges, and a total membership 'of 457. Gained three members over 1883. A Committee on Correspondence was appointed. The journal for 1885 has not come to hand. "Lost in the mails," we fear. Nothing of interest in the Proceedings.

JOHN YEO, G. M. B. WILSON HIGGS, G. Sec. Both of Charlottetown.

QUEBEC, ISS5. The Fifteenth Annual Communication was opened in the city of Montreal, January 28th, 1885, and continued in session two days. Six months thereafter we received a copy of the Proceedings, having written for it. Our Report for the year had been finished some time and placed in the hands of our publisher. If this necessarily brief notice finds an alphabetical location in the list we will thank the printer. With the mercury at one hundred in the shade, and rising, we can but recall the delicious climate of Montreal when last there, during the summer of 1874. We pine for its balmy and invigorating atmosphere in this sweltering month of August. The Grand Lodge was presided over by M. ,V. Bro. E. R. Johnson; Bro. John H. Isaacson was Grand Secretary. There are fifty-eight Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 2,728. Fifty Lodges were represented. The Address of Grand Master Johnson was of good length-fifteen pages-and of business character. From his opening remarks we clip some sentiments of lofty and noble import: Loyalty to the State, to religion in its highest and broadest sense and to the Fraternity are foundation-stones upon which the superstructure of Freemasonry stands. 'fhe pa~t has been a series of successes and triumphs. and resting now on such a basis we hopefully, and confidently look to the future. Now, perhaps, more than at any other period of our world's history should the essentials of pure Freemasonry be well defined and be well understood, in order that the genuine may be severed from the spurious, in order that the Great Lights may dispel whatever of darkness or error exists. We are not an aggressive organization. We are not levellers. We are !Jot demolishers of characters, theories, or prinCiples. But builders, erectors of moral editices which we trust will stand, when those built by our illustrious predecessors, operative Masons, will have pw:sed away. Possibly pure and undefiled Freemasonry was never more needed than at the present moment. There is a spirit of unrest, uneasiness and uncertainty abroad in the land. as well as of open antagonism to long and well established truths and dogmas. Many a seemiugly well fortified theory has tottered if not fallen beneath these assault~. The high prerogative of English Freemasonry is to defend the ancient landmarks against all assailants, whether tlJe~' be of the Grand Orient of France or of any other origin.

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A SENSIBLE VIEW

Is presented in the following: The Grand Master's prerogative has been seldom exercised. I earnestly advise the Brethren to adhere as closely as possible to the strict rendering of the Constitntion. By so doing', Dispensations out of the ordinary course of events will be rarely required. Mount Moriah Lodge requested Di~pensation to raise a Brother from the fioor to the Master's chair in the east. It being the unanimous wish of the Lodge, it would have given me much pleasure to have granted it, but fearing the establishing of a dangerous precedent, I felt it my duty to decline. STATE OF THE CRAFT.

I have to inform you that, so far as I know, peace and harmony prevail among our J-odges, and the respective members of each. :Flllly more than the ordinary amonnt of work has been done during the past year. Our growth is necessarily gradual, yet it is sure. Under all the circumstances our progress has been satisfactory, "'rHE OLD QUESTION."

The Grand Master treated at considerable length, the subject which has caused the Craft much trouble in that jurisdiction, and said: It is the old question. The vexatious question. That of the existence in our midst of three Lodges of a Foreign register, claiming and exercising concurrent jurisdiction with our own Lodge.". This Grand Lodge was e.'itabli!'hed upon the doctrine or principle of Sovereignty; of exclusive jurisdiction within the limits of its territory. It has repudiated all overtures that infrin~ed upon this theory, and yet, our authority has been set at naught. The Grand Lodge of England, and her three subordinate Lodges here. have practically ignored our existence. All these matters have been so frequentlY referred to, that every Brother must now be thoroughly conversant therewith. Grand Lodge at its last annual communication felt that patient waiting, soliciting and imploring for the recognition of our rights; for the recogmtion in this Province of the prmciple. by England, upon which she herself is built, and for which she has contended, had proved futile and useless. That if we would hold intact our bonor. dignity and integrity, we must do more than simply assert our supremacy; we must maintain it by recourse if necessary, to such measures as Masonic law and usage dictate. To that end the Grand :Master was instructed, " after due notice, to declare nOli-intercourse with all Lodges and Bretbren in the Province of Quebec, who will not array themselves beneath ollr banner and join our register." Painful though the duty impOlied upon me was, J have seen no alternative. Tbe notice mentioned was delayed as long as possible. Hoping that our esteemed Bretbren here, and that Grand old Lodge of England, might see the justice, equity and legality of our position, and join bands witb us. SUCh, however, bas not been the case.

The repudiation of overtures by the Grand Lodge of England, and the disregard of the rights of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, remind us of the treatment received from the Mother Country more than one hundred years ago by her colonial subjects on this Continent. In the present contest the Quebec Grand Lodge is contending for a correct principle, because an American principle. English Masons are in error. A "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"

Was proclaimed by the Grand Master and approved by the Grand Lodge, setting forth the organization of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, in a legal manner, fifteen years before, and the recognition of said Grand Body by sixt~T-three Grand Lodges of the world. It further

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states that in defiance of the recognition thus accorded, and of the rights acquired, the Grand Lodge of England" still maintains her foothold in the Province" and refuses to withdraw her Lodges. Therefore non-intercourse followed: AU Brethren acknowledgin~the authority of the Grand Lodge of Quebec are hereby commanded t<> hold no MasoDlc intercourse with any member or members of any Lodge existing in this Province enrolled on the register of any Foreign Grand Lodge, in so far as Ancient Craft Masonry is concerned. ,

And this proclamation and edict shall be and remain in full force and effeet until revoked by the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge of Quebec.

And it is hereby further ordered that due proclamation of this edict be made to all Brethren in obedience to this Grand Lodge, of all which they will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly; and also that the same be communicated to all regular , Grand Lodges throughout the world.

We say, in th'e language of a ~ocument, historical and immortal, that the Grand Lodge of Quebec" is, and of right ought to be, free." Concer~ing the Grand Master's action the Grand Lodge adopted this: The committee, in reference to Foreign relations, endorse all the action of the Grand Master already by him taken, and regret that the Grand Lodge of England still refuses to withdraw the warrants of the English 'Lodgt's working in this jurisdiction, and we join in the opinion of the Most Worshipfnl, the Grand MaEter, that it is "the duty of this Grand Lodge to assert its supreme authority and to mll.intait;l it by all justifiable means,"

We find nothing beyond the foregoing, in the journal, of sufficient genera] moment to claim our consideration. A brief Report on Foreign Correspondence-fifty-two pages-was furnished by some Brother whose name we fail to find. It was simply a summary made up from the journals noticed. Our Missouri journal, for 1884, was examined and the work commended. Grand Master Johnson and Grand Secretary Isaacson were re-elected.

RHODE ISLAND, 1884. A journal of one hundred and fifty pages contains the complete transactions of the various sessions of this Grand Lodge for the year. Two Special Communications one Semi-Annu'al, one Emergent and one Annual Communication, were held and their doings duly recorded. At on'c special meeting, the corner-stone of the "Burnside Memorial Building" was laid at Bristol. At another "the Foundation Stone of the Freemasons' Hall" was laid in the city of Providence. Interesting ceremonies and able Addresses characterized both occasions. The Ninety-fourth Annual Communication was held in the city of Providence, commencing May 19th, 1884, with M. W. Bro. Lyman Klapp, Grand Master, in the chair; R. 'V. Bro. Edwin Baker was

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Grand Secretary. The Address of Grand Master Klapp covered eight pages and embraced a fu}l review of the business incident to his administration. He had visited a majority of the Lodges during the year, and ascertained the condition of the Craft to be prosperous and satisfactory. Nearly all the Lodges were free from debt, while many receive incomes from safely invested funds. The increase in membership had not been large, owing to the very great care and scrutiny exercised in the inspection of material presented. The consequence of such care is a healthy growth. V\T ould that as much could be affirmed of all Lodges in the land. The Grand Master reported quite a number of Special Dispensations granted by him. Several of said privileges are novelties, and as such should be collected and preserved for future exhibition in some Masonic museum. Their value as curiosities will command a premium from the coming Masonic Barnum. We note some of them. "To raise seven June 1st." U To attend church St. John Baptist Day." "To omit July and August Regular Communications." "To receive a petition at a Special Communication." "To Craft six Decem bel' 13th." "To raise ten same day." "To craft and raise" and U to initiate and craft without examination." Respecting these novel Dispensations, we have to remark that if properly labelled and preserved, they will take the first premium at the Grand Exposition of Masonic follies. One Decision was reported, which was in harmony with Masonic custom. The Grand Master chronicled the decease of a number of the members of the Grand Lodge. He delivered quite a practical homily upon" excessive legislation," and showed alarm at the U law-making mania" so prevalent. He must have read the journals of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, with its hundreds of decisions, rulings, digest, etc. We approbate his views, and reprobate" excessive legislation," but we think some legislation would be healthy in those jurisdictions where constitutional enactments are ignored and defied by au unlicensed power called prerogative. And no jurisdi,ction needs such healthy restrictive legislation more than where a man may be "initiated 1oithout examination. Our Most 'Vorshipful Brother either strained the language or broke the law, when he reported the case of initiating a candidate " without examination." This curiosity will do to keep. We label and lay it away among our already large collecti~n. REPORTS

From the District Deputies, Grand Secretary and Finance Committee give a clear view o'f the general and fiscal condition of affairs in the jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge fund is not large. Receipts and expenditures run very closely together. The statistical tables show thirty4

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five working Lodges; 3,642 Masons (including Apprentices and Fellow Crafts) with a per capita tax of $1,7i9.50. 4- Report on Foreign Correspondence, covering two pages, treated exclusively of Spain, Portugal, Peru, Mexico and Victoria. These are truly foreign jurisdictions. 'Vhile these are claimants for recognition, we presume American Grand Lodges will manage to get along without being noticed by the Rhode Island Committee. . Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected. Both reside in the city of Providence.

SOUTH CAROLINA, ISS4. The One Hundred and Eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Charleston, December 9th, 1884. A journal of 150 pages contains a history of the doings of the session, together with other matters of interest, particularly the Report on Correspondenc~. The M. W. Bro. 'V. W. Humphreys, Grand Master, presided; R. W. Bro. Charles Inglesby was Grand Secretary. SUMMARY.

There are 170 Chartered Lodges, with a membership of 5,338, in South Carolina. Representatives from 141 were present at the session. They have a pay-roll down there and it costs the Grand Lodge about twenty dollars for each Lodge represented. The cash balance on hand is, therefore, never large. 'Vhat is left is soon swallowed up by that Masonic maelstrom of this century, a Temple debt. THE ADDRESS

Of M. W. Bro. Humphreys was brief and to the point, embracing all he had to say in about three pages. One new Lodge had been started by his permission under Dispensation. It received a Charter from the Grand Lodge. He had granted permission to confer degrees out of time in one or two instances, but thought the privilege should be refused except in very rare cases. Why not have done with this emergency business. Foreign relations were reported as friendly and satisfactory. " FINANCES."

He said this: Lastly, I approach that most vexed question, which of late years has }?ressed upon us for solution, and which with each recurring Year returns toperpJex us, ana will not down at our bidding. I refer to the finances of th~ Grand Lodge. The,debt of the Grand

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Lodge is of s. dual character, consisting of $23,000 in bonds, bearing 8 per cent. interest, secured by a mortgage of the Temple, beside.':! stock to the amount of $9.803. The interest on the bonded debt has, I believe, been re~ularly paid. but the intere!lt on the stock has never been paid, except on that held by MllSonic L0dges, which is credited to them to pay dues and hall rent, The annual income of the Grand Lodge is more than $10,000, 8..<; shown by the reports of the Grand Treasurer. With this sum at our disposal, it seems to me that we ought to be able to devise a plan by Which this debt could be extinguished in a few years.

He proposed Biennial Sessions, but the Grand Lodge kindly said annual meetings were" essential to the life and growth of Masonry" in that jurisdiction. Nothing was done to lighten the burden, and the Grand Lodge must still" grin and bear" the debt incubus. It is impossible to define to what extent the Temple debts have drawn upon and exhausted the vitality of the Fraternity in a large number of our American jurisdictions. A Special Committee on Correspondence reported nonrecognition as to all Foreign claimants, such as France, Spain, Peru, Mexico, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Weare in accord with the safe and conservative policy of our South Carolina Brethren. A memorial tribute was adopted concerning Past Grand Master, Alfred Price, deceased, who wp,s first chosen in 1853 as Grand Master, to preside over the Craft. The com mittee said: Bro. Price proved such an efficient Grand Master that he was re-elected three times, thus serving in that capacity four consecutive years, an honor conferred on but two other Grand Masters since this Grand Lod~e was organized. Dnring his term of office a number of important questions arose, requiring a thorough knowledg-e of Masonic law for their correct elucidations, all of which was decided by Bro. Price in such a manner as to meet the approval of the entire Craft in this j Ilrisdiction. As a Mason he stood a peer among his Brethren at a time when the Masonic Order in this State was graced by many of the brightest lights which have ever shed their effUlgence around our sacred altar.

We find nothing further in the journal claiming the attention of the general reader. CORRESPONDENCE.

A brief Review, eighty-eight pages, from the pen of Bro. Inglesby, Grand Secretary, contains notices of sixty-one Grand Lodge transactions. Of course many of his notices were necessarily short. Missouri, for 1883, received the compliment of nearly three pages, containing quotations from Grand Master Woods' Address and our Report on Correspondence. Some comments were thrown in of a kindly character. He mentions a fear that had troubled him about having too mueh acid in his ink when replying to this writer. 'We beg to assure him that there was no occasion for him to "ask Bro. Vincil's forgiveness." We have no feeling' in the matter, and our untrained pen doubtless gave cause for more acid than is usually found in his ink. There is nothing to forgive, Bro. Inglesby. If we gave offense, we did not design it, and would say something like the poet said aoout that

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mercy which you to others show, please extend in this direction. Reviewing the transactions of a far away Southern State, with the mercury at one hundred to-day, is not suggestive of a long Report, or a belligerent one. . J. ADGER SMYTH, G. M. CHAS. INGLESBY, G. Sec. Both of the city of Charleston.

TENNESSEE, 1885. The Seventy-fh'st Annual Communication began its l~bors January 27th, 1885, in Freemasons' Hall, in Nashville, and closed on the following day. M.W. Bro. Benjamin R. Harris, Grand Master, present and presiding; Bro. John Frizzell was Grand Secretary. Twelve Past Grand Masters were present besides a large number of other Past Grand Officers and Past Masters. Representatives of forty Grand Jurisdictions ",-ere enrolled as present. Bro. J. D. Roberts appearing for Missouri. Out of 409 Lodges on the roll, 334 were represented, and the pay-roll "came up also." We presume that the pay-roll, being present, was "large as life" and not less so than last year, as there were more Lodges represented. The luxury of 1884 cost nearly $6,000. The greatest vitality discovered among the Lodges is seen in thei~ attendance upon Grand Lodge sessions. The Fraternity in Tennessee may be holding its ground, but is certainly not making any progress numerically. The membership reported (15,263) is smaller than in 1884. THE ADDRESS

Of Grand Master Harris, eight pages in length, was an exceptionally good business paper. Summarized, we find mention made .of "our Dead," "Visitations," " Dispensations," "Commissions," "Foreign Relations," Decisions and 'York. These matters being purely local, claim no comments. We were surprised to find that a party must reside within the jurisdiction of a subordinate Lodge two continuous years before he can be made a Mason. So said the Grand Master. 路GRAND LECTURER.

The Grand Master made me.ntion of their valuable Grand Lecturer, Bro. John T. Irion, Past Grand Master, as follows: The Grand Lodge, at its last Annual Communication, after some Iliscussion, authorized the awoilltment of a Grand Lecturer for another Masonic year. Hence, after having obtained tiie assent of Bro. JOhll T. Irion, rust Grand )laster, who had served the Grand

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Lodge faithfully and acceptably in that capacity for the last two years, and for whom there appeared to be a preference, I commissioned him to dischar~e the duties assigned to that office. How well and faithfully he has done so, his report to you will show. I deem it unnecessary to urge the appointment of a Grand Lecturer for another Masonic year, now that you have had ample opportunity during the last three years of satisfying yourselves as to his usefulness.

By referring to his reports to the Grand Lodge, you will see that durin~ his first two years in lecturing, he visIted and lectured more than three hundred and fifty Lodges. During the present ycar he has held nearly or quite one hundred schools of instruction, at which he has lectured the Representatives ot more than three hundred Lodges. You will furthermore see, by referring to the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, that the decrease in our membership which had been going on for a decade, at the rate of from two to four hundred or more annually previous to his appointment, has been checked, and at present the differenee between the decrease and increase of our membership is but very little. From what YOll have seen and know of his usefulness you are doubtless prepared to decide whether you want him continued in the field another year or not. .

Bro. Irion made a Report as Grand Lecturer, from which an extract is taken to show that he declined further service: . Owing to the condition of my health, justice to you and to myself reqUires that I should no lon~er attempt to perform the laborious duties of this office, but it you shOUld see fit to continue it, I doubt not but that you call obtain the sen'ices of some Brother who will serve you with more ability than I have done.

The office of Grand Lecturer was discontinued and a "Board of Custodians of the W' ork and Lectures" created. It was provided for by resolution:

Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Tennesee does hereby create a "Board of Custo-

dians of the Work and Lectures," which shall consbt of the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer, ifthere be a Grand Lecturer. and three members, to be appointed as follows: The Grand Master who shall be elected at this Communication shall, prior to the closing of the Grand Lodge, appoint three well-infurmed and discreet Brethren, one of whom shall serve one year, one who shall serve two years, and one who shall serve three years, as members of said Board. Each year the newly-elected Grand Master shall, in like manner, appoint aile member, for the term of three ye:us, to take the place of the member whose term then expires. Vacancies in said Hoard, arising from any cause, shall be filled by appointment by the Grand Master in office.

Bros. Foster, Irion and Sansom were appoi~ted. 'Ve like this resolution: Resolved, That no officer, member, or visiting Brother, or other person, shall communicate to allY reporter, editor, or other person connected with any newspaper, any fact, circumstance or uther matter that may be presented to or acted upon by the Grand Lodge, except such information be furnished by the Grand Secretary with the approval of the M. W. Grand Master.

The above should be printed in large letters, framed and hung up in the ante-.room. 'Vhen the reporters swarm in let the Grand Tyler point to the edict, and tell the reportorial corps, "gentlemen there is the law." CORRESPONDENCE.

An admirable Review of 140 pages was "prepared by M. W. Bro. Wilbur F. Foster, Past Grand Master. Fifty Grand Lodge Proceedings were noticed, besides some foreign papers. Four full pages were devoted to a review of our journal fOJ; 1884. He complimented" our dispatch in publishing the Grand Lodge Proceedings. lIe said:

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Next to Illinois the best time in the publishing department has been made this year by Missouri. We are in receipt of her handsome volume of four hundred and eight pages on the thirty-fourth day after the close of the Grand Lodge. We remark" bravo! " tender our compliments, and proceed to the study of the fine looking and fine printed volume before us.

His comments upon and approval of Grand Master Hall's Address were kind and fra.ternal. Bro. Foster spoke approvingly of our Report on Correspondence, thus: If we had the power to do as we please in reviewing the Report of Bro. John D. Vincil, Past Grand Master. we would take something from nearly everyone of the two hundred and six pages which it covers. While no subject of current interest and discussion escapes the notice of our Brother, or fails to elicit his opinions freely and forcibly expressed, there are yet especially two topics upon which our Brother wears continually the war-paint, and boldly bids defiance to all opposition. As the uncompromising enemy of drunkenness in the Fraternity, and of saloon-keeping Masons, he never slumbers nor sleeps; and we have not yet found any expression which he has used upon the subject which we do not fully endorse. Against the dogma of "Grand Masters' prerogatives" Bro. Vincil declares war to the bitter end.

Bro. Foster quoted from our comments upon the action of Bro. Van Saun, Grand Master of Iowa, last year, and said: . In the above sentences our good Brother admits all that we;claim, to wit: that whenever it becomes necessary in order to vindicate the rights and protect the fair name of any, even the humblest, member of the Fraternity from injustice resulting from mistaken action on the part of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master, as the executive, has the right, and it is his bounden duty, to suspend the execution of her mandates until she can have the opportunity to reconSIder, the Grand Lodge herself being at last the supreme authority. If it requires the exercise of a "prerogative" for the Grand Master to protect the interests of those who are already members of the Grafl, then we favor the prerogative theory to thRt extent; but we wish to be understood as objecting, perhaps as strenuously as Bro. VincH, to the theory that it conveys" authority to exercise power in permitting Lodges to ballot on ineligible applicants, confer degrees out of time. set aside the law governing proficiency, allow minors to be made Masons. declare non-Masons those whom Lodges had made in a constitutional manner, and many other things 'too tedious to mention;'" provided all these things are" positively interdicted by the written law."

We clasp hands with Bro. Foster over the chasm that seemed to divide us in our views. Our opposition to the lordly claims of the prerogative school is found in their assumption of powers where none exist. 'We favor the exercise of official powers by our Grand Masters in many cases where the law is silent, as a protective act. But there is a vast difference between such acts and the exercise of kingly authority to do as you please because you are Grand Master. Bro. Foster and this committee are in full accord. vVe take our leave of Bro. Foster, and his work, with regret. This feeling is deepened by the fact that we shall not meet him in this department next year. He is succeeded by a valued friend and competent writer as a committee, Bro. Frizzell. But he, as " a man of affairs," may not be able to put his heart into the work as Bro. Foster did. This is a committee that should not be changed very frequently.

HENRY M. AIKIN, Knoxville, G. M. JOHN FRIZZELL, Nashville, G. Sec.

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TEXAS, ISS4. Texas is a large jurisdiction. It sends out a large Annual, containing nearly 500 pages. It has over five hundred Lodges on the roll. These are not so large, averaging only thirty-six members, aggregating a little over 18,000. The Grand Master ought to be large a.lso. He presented the largest Address we ever met. It was forty-two pages in size, small type. This excels, in size, all productions of"its kind in history. The large number of subjects mentioned made the Address grow large. unconsciously. There may be other large things claiming our notice, but we shall not notice them. The weather is too warm. This Review is not intended to be large, but small. Texas must excuse us if we do not en-large. 'Ve have no objections to her large things. 'Ve prize them, when good. The Forty-ninth Annual Communication, held in Houston, December 9th, 1884, was presided over by our M. VV. Bro. 'Vm. H. Nichols, Grand Master; Bro. Bringhurst was Grand Secretary. The representation was large, covering several pages-too large for us to do the counting and find the numbers which are not in the recapitulation. ADDRESS.

Our readers need not be alarmed by the fear that we shall ever summarize the forty-two-paged Address of Grand Master Nichols. He opened his paper by saying, "We have paid profound homage to the GUAND G.EOMETRICIAN of the Universe." vVe pray that our Hea\'enly Father may forgive Bro. Niehols for thus speaking of Him. Why the 'use of such a term, when Bihle expressions are more appropriate and reverential? 'rhe next thing we may look for is its employment by some young Masonic dude, in an amateur oration. The Grand Master said of their jubilee year: We stand on the threshold of a great era in the history of Freemasonry in Texas. Our praise and thanksgiving are due to Almighty God, for the mercies and benefits, for â&#x20AC;˘ the fruits of the earth, and all other blessings of His merciful providence, which He has vouchsafed so liberally to the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Texas for the past fifty years.

Then followed a chapter from Moses and a proclamation from Bro. Nichols concerning jubilees. Here is one paragraph therefrom ordered by (not Moses) Bro. Nichols: I do by these presents ordain and proclaim a pardon to all Masons who have been suspended for non-payment of dues, and hereby restore them to all Masonic rights, calling upon the Craft to welcome them as Freemasons with open arms to their Lodges. G. L. Ap.-8.

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And it is hereby ordered that the Lodges shall appoint committees to gather up worthy non-affiliates and invite them to begin their l\fasonic careers anew in this jubilee year by affiliation, that they may share with us in our celebration of the semi-centennial of Freemasonry in Texas.

This beats Moses. DISPENSATIONS

To form twenty new IJodges were granted; a large number of cornerstones had been laid, and numerous" Eestivals" enjoyed by the Grand Master. " DISCIPLINE"

Was treated thus: Freemasonry is a system of peace, order and harmony. The elements of dispute and division are not found in any of its institutes. The Brethren meet upon the level and part upon the square. The utmost extent of fraternal affection which can subsist between man and man is supposed to be displayed among the Brethren of a Masonic Lod~e, and the world at large, amid all their cavils and objections on other points. are inclIned to give us credit for our Brotherly love. Forever is a word that has no place in a Masonic sentence of punishment. There is alwa)'s a place left for repentance to the wanderer who has strayed from the path of rectitude and forgotten the teachings of the Lodge. Discipline in Masonry is intended to preserve, reform and save. To prefer charges and punish is the greatest good for a heedless Brother who will in no otherwise take heed, or obey the benign behests of the Institution. Discipline may demand that the incorrigible be cut off. but is not intended to drive to desperation. Even after love and mercy have ceased to plead for an offender, and the sword of justice has severed the mystic tie, yet through the influence of a salutary punishment, administered in love and sorrow, and the efforts of his Brethrenâ&#x20AC;˘ .he may again mingle in our hallowed rites, feel the fraternal grasp, hear the Sacred Word and keep it, and again become a true and faithful Brother among us.

He spoke thus of the GRAND SECRETARY.

R. W. George H. Bringhurst, our noble and venerable Brother, has attained his majority, this year being the close of twenty-one years of continuous bard work in the service of this Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge does not realize the increasing labors which accumulate and grow year by year, with the wonderful growth of our State, but the Grand Officers do, and the R. W. Grand Secretary more than any other. .

Bro. Bringhurst is a valuable officer and performs great labor. Perhaps his years are pressing upon him with" the increasing labors of his office." We hope the Grand Lodge may give an assistant. 'With more Lodges than Texas, and eight thousand more members; with the labor of this committee, each year a pulpit to fill and numerous other taxing duties upon our hands, we get along nicely, never behind, and all done without a elerk. 'Ve would like to have one. Bro. Nichols elo~ed his lengthy and eminently business paper by urging: A more rigid scrutiny into the character of applicants for the privileges of Masonry. A more strict conformity with the Constitution of this Grand Lodge and the By-Laws of their respective Lodges. To require from each Lodge" a constant and supervisory control over the moral character and conduct of its members."

Bro. Nichols was a b'usines8 officer, and rendered a great amount of service and uttered many valuable truths. He voiced our sentiments against all forms of vice.

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Was held during the session when the fallen Brethren' were duly remembered. THE JUBILEE

Was flattened out thus: We approve the general tone of the sentiments expressed by the Grand Master in his jubilee proclamation, but are forced to dissent from the recommendations therein made. Your committee does not believe that it is either the province. of, or expedient for, this Grand Lodge to interfere in any way with the internal working of the Lodges, or to endeavor to control their acts, further than is necessary to enforce discipline and preserve the unity, peace and harmony of the Institution.

An unusual. amount of business was transacted of local eharacter. .The reports rendered upon all matters were full and business-like. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of 112 pages was submitted the committee." It is largely composed ings reviewed. Four pages were taken 1883. Concerning our former notice of rogati ve" positions, Bro. Gillaspie said:

by Bro. ".T. K. P. Gillaspie for of extracts from the Proceedfrom our Missouri journal for Bro. Masterson and his "Pre.

We hardly think Bro. Masterson deserved such a drubbing. He spoke merely for himself in his Report-in the resolution he sounds the sentiments of his Grand Lodge. It is unnecessary to say we are in accord with Bro. Vincil in the principles he announces as to jurisdiction.

Let Grand Lodges sound their own sentiments but maintain your own convictions. '\Ve did not "drub" Bro. Masterson, but flailed his position. We hail Bro. Gillaspie as a worthy adherent against "perpet~Lalism."

BENJ. A. BOTTS, Houston, G. M. GEO. H. BRINGHURST, Houston, G. Sec.

UTAH, ISS::i. Grand Lodge met in Fourteenth Annual Session, in Salt J.Jake City, January 20th, and was presided over by M. 'V. Bro. James Lowe, Grand Master; Bro. Christopher Diehl being Grand Secretary. In addition to six Past Grand Masters and other Past Officers, there were present Representatives from all the Lodges (eight in number) in the Territory. SUMMARY.

Eight Chartered Lodges, all represented; 482 members; income, $1,556; expended for charity, $il4; money in Treasury, $11,207; value

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of J..Jodge property, $9,400. No noticeabie gain is shown in numbers. Six pages of the journal were occupied by the very sensible and thoroughly business Address of Grand Master Lowe. No calls for Decisions had worricd his official brain. He referred to foreign relations and n':lentioned official visitations and other incidents purely local. He favored Biennial Sessions. An ame~dment was framed and sent over to the next Annual Meeting, looking to a change from Annual to Biennial Communications. Bro. Lowe had something to say in reply to the Pope, who, in a fit of indigestion and gout, fulminated a lot of anathema and damnata against the Institution of Freemasonry. Really we are sorry for the Pope; on account of his stomach, his rheumatic toes and the paper pellets that have rattled around his head. Come, Brethren, let us pity the sorrows of a poor old man. Let him snarl and rage at us. He must make mouths at somebody or somcthing. That is what he is there for. If denied the emission of his infallible venom, he most likely would bite himself. Then it would be the infallib-Ie verstlS the infallible, and infallibility might cease forever, or go round in a circle as the head would be seeking a snap at the tail. Many an animal, less mad, has died from self-exhaustion and harmed no one. Bro. Lowe showed more good judgment in his utterances against "illegal legislation" than when he pitched into that gouty friend of his in the vatican. Hear him: When Grand Lodges go outside of their legitimate sphere of legislation they are sure to err. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, by acknowledging that the .. Chapter," " Commandery," and the bodies of the" Scottish Rite" are" duly and regular constituted " Masonic bodies, has thrown a fire-brand into all Grand Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons! which will not be easily extinguished. The principals who promoted this kind of legis ation may belong and hold membership in those bodies, but had they been true to their alma male", they should have hesitated to spread such a resolution on their recordli. And it is very questionable whether those bodies really ever seriously demanded such a recognition, and if they did, it never officially reached us, for they would have asked it as a universal right. I myself have been for a score of years, and am now, It member of those bodies, and while it is no liecret that those bodies admit none into their ranks who have not previouslv received the several degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason In a regular constituted Lodge of Free and Accepted Mll.8ons, yet that is all that is asked. What right, then, has a Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, which to all intents and purposes cannot as a body have any knowledge of any degree outside of the degrees they proclaim to legislate on, to legislate on the acknowledgment of bodies the subject of which must per se be foreign to them. As an individual Mason I believe I have a right, and I am not disloyal to my Grand Lodge if I choose to join any of the numerous ,charitable associations in existence, and 8.':l free to acknowledge that I have found no cause to regret that I became early in my Ma..~onic life a member of the Chapter, Council, Knights Templar, or attained the Thirty-second Degree in the Scottish Rite in ajust and lawful manner, and I am proud to have remained a member thereof ever since, but I firmly believe I would stultify m)' membership asking for a recognition where r know I haye no right. I am

The Grand Lodge wisely ignored all "entangling allian<.:es," not feeling called upon to express any opinion in relation to higher degrees, so called. GRAND Sl':CRETARY'S REPORT.

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Considering the stagnation in all'branches of business during the year 1884, Masonry in Utah has done as well as could be expected. A healthy degree of prosperity seems to have marked the progress of our Lodges, and shows each one in a better condition, financially and otnerwise, than they were at the close of the previous year. It is true the increase in membership was not so large as we might wish, but we must never forget that the soil in Utah is too much mixed with a foreign substance which does not promote the growth of Masonry. .The Grand Lodge of Utah advances slowly, but it advances. Civilization is on our side, and in spite of our surroundings we will )'et finish the grand temple of humanity. Our Lodges and members work with 7.011.1, and harmony prevails among the workmen. May it never be otherwise.

The Grand Lodge of South Australia was recognized. The Vera Cruz, Mexico, Institution called" Gran Logia Indepeniente Mexicana," was denied recognition. And we believe all other "Grand" claimants in that country should be required to wait some time. 'We move that sueh e1aims be "continued generally." Bro. Diehl said: At present the Masonic affairs in Mexico are so unsettled that it is hard to say which is right and路which wrong. During the past year I had the opportunity to peruse and study in my mother tongue a history of Masonry in Mexico, and what I have read and learned in it h8...<: convinced me that this Grand Lodge should keep itself aloof. Over half a century ago some kind of Masonry was planted in Mexico, and each one of the various governments used it for its own selfish purposes. In the early days all sorts of deeds-even the darkest-were planned in and perpetrated by so-caJled Ma:sonic Lodges. That since then the country ha:s advanced, and with it Masonry, cannot be denied. Still, the political condition of it is too unsettled, and Masonry can onl)' exist and fulfill its mission in a country where peace and tranquility reign supreme. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Annual Review was prepared by Bro. "Christopher Diehl, for 'the Committee," he being said Committee. The Report covered ninetyfour pages, being composed of numerous extracts and well-seasoned comments. He never fails to say something and to the point. 'We cannot particularize. Missouri Proceedings for 1884 were fraternally treated. The Representative of Missouri at the Grand T,odge of Utah, Bro. Parley Lycurgus Williams, was elected Grand Master. Bro. Christopher Diehl was continued as Grand Secret.ary and Committee on Correspondence, both of Salt Lake City.

VERl'IONT, ISS4. On the 11th of .June the Grand Lodge convened in Burlington, it being the Ninety-second Annual Communication. M. 'V. Bro. Ozro Meacham, Grand Master, presided; and R W. Bro. 'Vm. H. Root ,vas Grand Secretary. The roll showed one hundred Charter~d Lodges and one under Dispensation. Eighty~five were represented. The member路 ship in the jurisdiction is nearly 8,000. Cash on hand over four thousand dollars.

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THE ADDRESS

Of the Grand Master, twelve Bages in length, treated of the Fraternal Dead, Dedications, Dispensations, Decisions and minor matters. One Lodge had been created by Dispensati,on, and four Lodges received permission to do what the law forbade, i. (~" confer degrees out of time. 1'he Grand Master declined to authorize Lodges to appear in Lodge character at a ball, and on other non-M,asonic occasions. Fi vo Derisions were reported and subsequently approved. 'We clip one and remark that. the italics were the property of the Grand Master: Color or Nationality of l\. candidate should be no objection, provided he is in and desirable.

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olher way eligible

Why the words" every other n'ay elig'ible" should have been underscored is something' known to the Grand Master. Followed by the word" desirable" the Decision would not attract notice but for the term" color." It is a well guarded Decision. FOR SHA~fJ.;!

Hear the Grand Master talk about the pittance paid their Grand Secretary. The work done by Bro. Root, Grand Secretary, and welldone, too, is worth five times the compensation. We are not surprised that a former Secretary, of bad habits and loose morals, got away with the funds of the Grand Lodge, when his salary was so insignificant. "Lead us not into temptation," is just as necessary a petition as "give us our daily bread." But here is the paragraph: The Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge does not receive a salary at all commensur路' ate with the arduous duties of his office; few of you have but a faint idea of the work done by him during the year, Other Grand路 Lodges pay their Grand Secretary a much larger salary, ranging from $500 to $3,500 per annum, and in some, an extra allowance of several hundred dollars for clerk-hire, while our Secretary receives but $350 for nearly as much work as is performed by those receiving the larger sum. Brethren, this is not right, it is not just. We should be willing to pay cheerfully a salary that would in some small degree compemate him for the vast amount of labor performed by him in onrbehalf, and,this salary should be fixed as to amount, and paid to him by the Grand TrCllSurer in quarterly or regular installments, and not left to be voted on at each Annual Commulllcation. I would recommend that some action be taken by this Grand Lodge at the present session in this important matter.

The Committee on Finance recommended an increase of the Grand Secretary's salary, by adding fifty dolla1's, making the aggregate jonr hundred dollars per annum. This is princely. (?) Bro. Root, Grand Secretary, annually brings out a volume of 8::50 pages, embracing aelass of work of a difficult and laborious character. We presume he is a bond-holder and lives on coupons instead of salary. A PAST GRAND SECRETARY.

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Our venerable Brother, Past Grand Secretary IIollenbeek, still lives, and he is a proper object for our charity; which should be freely bestowed where it is so eminently due. ~e is now in the ninety-fourth year of his age. Blind and nearly helpless, with very httle means of support, our hearts should be moved towards this worthy Brother, who for nearly thirty years filled the office of Grand Secretary in this Grand Lodge. I would recommend that the sum of $300 be allowed him from the funds of this Grand Lodge, to be paid quarterly in equal installments during the remaining years of his life.

'Vhat encouragement has Bro. Root, unless his coupons hold out, and serve him when he becomes ninety-fonr years old, "blind and â&#x20AC;˘ nearly helpless." The Grand Lodge voted two hundred dollars for the relief of Bro. Hollenbeck. A FALLEN BROTHER.

During the session, Henry S. Clark, late Grand Secretary and general defaulter, was tried by the Grand Lodge and expelled. One specification ont of four will show the real animus of the case: Fourth-That by converting to his own use the' money coming to him in his said official capacity from the several secular Lodges under the jurisdiction .of the said Grand Lodge and belonging to said Grand Lodge, he has violated his several Masonic obligations, and cheated, wronged and defrauded the said Grand Lodl?;e and the various secular Lodges under its jurisdiction of a rarge sum of money, to wit: three thousand dollars,to the great scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity.

Poor Clark!

He goes to join Burrill, Cappellain and others. CORRESPONDENCE.

A good Review, amounting to eighty-three pages, was furnished by a new eommittee-Dr. L: C. Butler, Past Grand Master. He examined and passed upon over fifty Grand Lodge Proceedings. Missouri, for ]883, being in the number. A three-paged notice was accorded. The following set.s at rest our disturbed feelings and will save Bro. Fisher the danger .of "coffee foiÂˇ two." The" chirography" of some men has rnined them. In the following case it saves a Brother and hides a multitude of sins. Bro. Butler said: The Report of Bro. Fisher is characterized as "a good compilation." On behalf of Bro. Fic;her, we take the liberty to say that the mistake in Bro. Vincil's name is not chargeable to him, but to the compositor, Who, with the proof reader, may have been mutually puzzled over Bro. Fisher's chirography, but not quite so sorely puzzled as another Brother was with his autograph, he being unable to make it out until he stood on his head, and then it was" as plain as print." We will take care, Bro. Vincil, that the mistake does not occur again.

Bro. Meacham, Grand Master and Bro. Root, Grand Secretary, were re-elected. The journal for June, 1885, not yet received, though the harvest is past and the summer is nearly ended.

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VIRGINIA., ISS4. This being our "Mother Grand r,odge," we always take up the journal of Proceedings with loving interest and a home-like feeling. The session for 1884 was held in "Richmond on the James," beginning December 8th and closing on the 10th. Something over two hundred Lodges, with 9,356 members were 路reported. Representatives from 127 Lodges were present. R. 'V. Bro. F. H. Hill, Depnty Grand Master, presided; Wm. B. Isaacs was Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge of Virginia had been bereaved of its Grand Master, M. 'V. Bro. Henry 'V. Murray. Of him Bro. Hill said in his Address: Most Worshipful IIenry William Murray, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, has passed away; and this sad and melancholy dispensation of Divine Providence made it necessary for me to assume the position I now occupy. ," On the If,th day of August last I received information conveying to me the sad intelligence of the death of Bro. Murray, which event oCCllrred at the residence of his life-long friend, JUdge Egbert R. Watson, of Charlottesville. Va., at 8: 05 o'clock the evening before. I caused the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge to be notified by telegraph. and requested their attendance at his funeral, which took place at Louisa Courthouse on Sunday the 17th of August. There was gathered a large number of citizens, Master Masons and Knights Templar, to pay the last sad tribute of affection to the remainsof our loved friend and 路Brother. I committed his body to the earth amid the tears of the assembled multitude. I caused official information of the melancholy loss which we had sustained to be sent to all the Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction, directing the proper marks of respect be paid to his memory. This is the third time in the history of our Grand Lodge in which we have becn called upon to mourn the death of a presiding Grand Master. I could not attempt to pronounce an eulogy on one so much beloved and esteemed by us all. I have therefore delegated that sad duty to Most Worshipful Beverly R. Welford. Jr.. Past Grand Master of :r.lasons in Virginia, as in every respect more competent to perform it.

M. W. Bro. 'Vel ford delivered a most charming eulogy upon the life and character of the distinguished dead. From it we clip the closing paragraph: But, my Brethren, Bro. Murray was more than a good Mason-more than a good lawyer-more than a good citi7-en and a true patriot. He was an humble, sincere and devoted Christian. For more than twenty-five years preceding his death he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years a steward of his Church and the superintendent of its Sabbath-school. When Masonic hands, therefore, planted above his graye the sprig of acacia to designate the spot where his mortal remains await the morn of the resurrection. they had a right to do so, with an assured faith that his body would rise again; that the image of the earthy would bear the image of the heavenly; that this corruptible would put on incorruption, and become as immortal as his soul, and that through the merits of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, in whom he trusted, that immorta.lity would be an eternity of holy joy.' .

To merit such a tribute and close up such a life in peaceful triumph, is more than can be won from the conflicts of a mere worldly life. Other worthy and trusted Brethren had fallen during the year of whom . honorable mention was made, to whom, v,'ith the deceased Grand Master, beautiful memorial pages were awarded.

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REPORTS.

Everyinterest claiming attention was carefully considered and able reports presented and approved. The Grand Lodge of Virginia owns valuable property in the city of Richmond, worth about one hundred thousand dollars. And we are happy to say that the luxury of a Temple debt is not one of their present experiences. The One hundred and Seventh Communication closed on the third day after disposing of much business. The Deputy Grand Master, Bro. FranciS' H. Hill, was chosen Grand Master, and Bro. 'Vm. B. Isaacs was re-elected Grand Secretary. CORRESPO);'DENCE.

A Report of sixty-eight pages, by Bro. Wm. F. Drinkard-the coming Grand Master-is full of lively and terse comments lIpon many extracts made from Proceedings. He gives, at the opening, a brief synopsis of their own doings, reviewing his home jurisdiction first. While this is" something new under the sun," we like the plan. He said: Like true charity, we begin at home. We will state in few words such action had at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia as concerns the Fraternity everywhere. 1. The Grand Lodge decided that II. Fellow Craft made such in a lawful Lodg-e after he had lost his left arm could not be allowed to take the Master's Degree-if for no other reason, because nobody could rightfnlly confer it. We are not able to say how the Grand Lodge would have decided the question if the Brother Fellow Craft had had both arms. What say our Brother reporters as to both these questions? We will add here, to forestall unjust comment, that the Charter of the offending Lodge had been suspended for a reasonable time. . 2. The Grand Lodge refused to adopt a reg-ulation allOWing subordinate Lodges to call Masters or Past Masters to account without their consent previously obtained-possibly because all the laws of this Grand Lodg-e are to be revised and new ones recommended next year. We say" possibly." because this reporter objected to changing the law which our Masonic fathers made nearly a hundred years ago. Masters and Past Masters have always been tried in this State by a commission of Past Masters appointed by the Grand Master-that is, if they did not elect to be tried by the Lodge. 3. The consideration of the Uniform Code of By-Laws was again postponed for a year. 4. The sum of $600 was appropriated to the object of disseminating the Work.. 5. The Grand Lodge decided. that a Mason can testify in his own case even though the Brother be dead who has charged him with speaking evil of his good llame. . 6. The Grand Lod/{e decided that a Lodge has not perpetual jurisdiction over profanes

el.ected to receive the degrees. (Six years was the actual period).

In response to the above we say that, in Missouri, the Fellow Craft could not be made a Master Mason, because he could not conform to the requirements of the degree nor illu8trate it after receiving it. We do not understand the pun of Bro. Drinkard, "if the Brother Fellow Craft had had both arms." As to the second point, a Master of a Lodge can be tried only by the Grand Lodge under our Missouri law, because he is a mernber of the Grand Lodge. A Past Master is answerable to his Lodge, or any Lodge under whose jurisdiction he may reside. Number six, above, is not unlike our law. Here is the Missouri rule:

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A petitioner for the M)"steries of Masonry, who does not present himself for initiation within six months after he shall have been duly notified of his election, shall forfeit his initiation fee, provided be does not give good reasons for his failure to appear, and of the validity of his excuse the majority of the members present must be the Judge; provided, if the time exceed one year, a Committee of Investigation must be appointed, and the case take the regular course of a new petition, already presented, and accompanied b)' the fee.

The lapse of one year annuls the right to initiation under an election, as a profane, and 11e may" go hence without delay" and petition another Lodge. Bro. Drinkard gave our Missouri journal a three-paged notice, paying nearly all his attention to this writer and his views, and thanks us for an early copy of the Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1884. He copied, with approval, some of our sayings, and some he did not approve. He proposed this: We have a question for Bro. Vincil: If an expelled Mason apply to his Lodge for restoration, and the Lodg'e refuse (only two or three voting in the negative) to restore him to the rights and benefits of Masonry (he not asking nor expecting reinstatement in membership), can th<: Grand Lodge restore him?

\Ve answer: The expelled party, above described, being restored to Masonic life or good ~t(Lndi,ng by his Lodge, but not to membership therein, the Grand I,odge of Missouri will not over-ride the wishes of that subordinate Lodge and force an undesirable person into their fellowship. If a Lodge refuses to restore an expelled Mason to ~tanding, he may petition the Grand J..Jodge for that favor. But the Grand Lodge, while granting his prayer, will not reinstate him in the Lodge, and thus force him upon those who do not desire his association. But time and space forbid further notice of the Virginia Report. Vve smiled a smile on reading the following comment. The New York Committee pronounced some of our utterances rather" tart." \Ve assured Bro. Simons that nothing sour helonged to our nature. Bro. Drinkard said of the diselaimer: We were pleaserl when we came across the above. We had feared that Bro. Vinci! was even morose. But we well know by experience as editor of a daily journal, that a man's writings often cause people to mis~udge him.

Never having edited" a daily journal," we cannot appreciate the experience of Bro. Drinkard. But this we say, that, if all who hear and read us, conclude we are "tart" and "even morose" from our earn('~stne8.~ of expression, then often do we "cause people to路 misjudge us." vVe have suffered more by being misunderstood than from all other troubles of this life. We have one comfort. God knows us. 路We part with Bro. Drinkard in high expectation of meeting him in Richmond next May and congratulating him as Grand Master. WM. B. ISAACS, Richmond, G. Sec.

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WASHINGTON, 18S4. The Twenty-seventh Annual Communication began its labors in the city of Spokane Falls, June 4th, 1884. Bro. Levi Ankeny, Grand Master, presided; Bro. Thomas M. Reed, Grand Secretary. The journal contains two hundred pages. 'Ve did not receive it until long after our last year's Review was closed, and cannot hope to have the Proceedings of 188.5 in time for this Report. If received it will be noticed. We summarize thus: Lodges on the roll, 39 ; Master Masons in same, 1,526; gain 1M; income, $:3,358; Lodges represented,38. Bro. Reed does what many Grand Secretaries fail or negleet to perform. He gives usa complete recapitulation and a full index. Why should not all furnish these' desirable conveniences? WELCOME.

Bro. Ziegler, of Spokane Lodge, delivered an Address, "extending a hearty welcome to the Grand I~odge," and the record says it was an "eloquent" one. The response was also" eloquent," and poetic too. THE ADDRESS

Of Grand Master Ankeny was a little over four pages long. Two pages were occupied with an extract from the sayings of "Bro. Hoyt, of Pennsylvania." The remaining portion was taken up with announcements of official acts, such as visits, starting two new Lodges under Dispensation, etc. He refused, in all eases, permissions to Masonic dudes to appear at "balls or any gath eri ng not strictly Masonic" with regalia on. A Dispensation to confer a degree out of time was granted. THE

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Of Bro. Reed, Grand Secretary, is one of the practical papers that we like to meet. 'Ve must copy a few paragraphs. Concerning the printing of Grand Lodge Proceedings he said some very sensible things. They explain the delay in bringing out the journal: A long experience fully demonstrates to the mind of your Grand Secretary that nothing is to be gained or saved to the treasury of the Grand Lodge by the formal advertising for, or the entrusting of the Grand Lodge printing to the" lowest bidder." This matter should be left to the judgment and discretIOn of the Grand Secretary. From the time the Grand Lodge closes till the printed proceedings are in the hands of the Brethren there is a vast amount of work and responsibility devolving upon that officer-preparing the copy, readin~ and correcting proof, etc., and. watching every detail till the work is finished. It is hIS constant endeavor to have no interest of the Grand Lodge suffer and it is his pleasure to see that the work is done weU, and 8S cheaply and expeditiousi y as possible. .

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TIlE CONDITION

Of the Lodges was reported thus: A healthful degree of prosperity seems to have marked the progress of nearly all of our Lodges during the past year, and harmony prevails throughout the juriSdiction, as far as report has been made to this office. FINANCIAL.

'Ve clip this as to finances: We commenced our last Annual Communication with our accounts showing a deficit in the amounts necessary to meet the current expenses and appropriations for the previous year, of six hundred and seventy-four dollars and twenty-nme cents. The struggle for two or three years past, to " make ends meet" in our finances, has resulted from the heavy drafts on the general funds of the Grand Lodge, to supply deficiency in the Representative fund. This ought not to be so. The taxes upon the subordinates are as heavy now as they have ever been, and as great as they can conveniently bear.

In plain words the pay-roll explains the above financial embarrassment. AN OHATION

Was delivered by Grand Orator Edmiston. It occupies fonr pages of the Proceedings. He received a vote of thanks for what was a practical talk. A lecture by the Grand Lecturer, Bro. Haller, was read. As a treatise, entitled "'Thoughts on Masonry," it contains some good things, as well as some we do not understand. The Grand Lodge of Victoria was formally recognized upon motion of Bro. Reed. THE

PAY-ROLI~

Gave the Committee on Finance some trouble, as it amounted to $2,755.80, causing the expense account for the year to amount to nearly $1,000 more than resources in hand. CORRESPONDENCE.

Fifty Grand Lodge Proceedings were reviewed by Bro. "Thomas Milburne Reed, Chairman." His work covered 115 pages. Missouri, for ]88~, received a three-paged/notice. He quoted from Bro. Wood's Address with high approval, and said some of his utterances should be "in la.rge letter.i." He does not agree with our Missouri custom in not allowing" a petition for the Mysteries of Masonry or Membership" to be withdrawn after its reference to a Committee of Investigation. Hear him: We think such a law (without qualification) illogical. arbitrary, and not in hannonr, . with the divine injunction, "do unto otl~rs as you should wish others to do unto you. ' Petitions are not un frequently received under mistaken circumstances. or through misapprehension. or from ineligible persons, the fact..c; of which when made known should justify the withdrawal of the petition. We can see no sense or reason (unless there is

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special effort to punish thc innocent) for letting such petitions ~o to ballot. Again a. petitioner for membership, at any time before ballot, should for reasonable cause assigned, have the right to withdraw his petition. He may honestly change his mind, and desire to seek some l\Iasonic home elsewhere-more convenient and more in httrmony with the social elcments of the Lodge and Brotherhood. If the petitioner',;; character is bad. no matter whether affiliated or non-affiliated, the Lodge has its sure and perfect remedy to deal with him through another channel; then why hold on to a law which in its operation is constantly liable to cast a stain (whether real or imaginary) upon some innocent Brother? When wiII sensible Grand Lodges learn to sweep from their statute books such senseless and arbitrary provisions of law. Punish crime, of course; that is all right, but in the name of the good Master protect the harmless and innocent. Be just and stand from under tbe cloun, " though the heavens fall." But we are very glad to say that there are few provisions of Missouri's laws which to us seemeth objectionable.

"Ineligible persons" are not pet'itioners under our law, Bro. Reed, and when their ineligibility is discovered, the case goes off the docket "without prejudice." All others are supposed to know their own minds when they petition, and must take the consequences. Our custom has never afflicted anyone, and has caused no complaint in the nineteen years of its operat.ion. The law was adopted in ]800, and has been in our Code ever since. \Ve must leave Bro. Reed and his admirable work for ]884, scarcely hoping to meet him in the pages of his Review for 1885 before closing our Report. WM. HENRY \VHITE, BeattIe, G. IVL THOS. l\lILBURNE REED, Olympia, G. See.

lVEST VIRGINIA., ISS4. The Twentieth Annual Session oppened in the city of Wheeling, N ovem bel' 11 th, 188-1, and was presided over by M. \V. Bro. \V m. G. Bennett, Grand Master; R. "V. Bro. Long was Grand Secretary. Of

the eighty-three Chartered Lodges in that jurisdiction,all but five made returns. Seventy-four Lodges were represented. TI-m ADDRESS

Of Grand Master Bennett was very short, not more than four pages. He mentioned in graphic terms the unprecedented calamity which came upon the Ohio Valley, caused by the great over-flow of 1884. The Masons of \Vest Virginia did their duty in response to the appeal for help. The Grand Master noted the uniform and regular habit of irregularity of District Deputies. These officials were neglectful of duty to a degree that must have awakened concern while not calling for commendation. The Address was mainly occupied with reports of "Special Communications," "Special Dispensations," "Dispensations refused" and "Decisions." Every" Dispensation" granted or refused showed

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the wisdom and firmness of the Grand Master. He had opportunity to put in'the usual amount of prerogative work. But he put in the other kind, proving that a Grand Lodge can be run Masonically without prerogative. Score one for Bro. Bennett of West Virginia. Sixteen Decisions rendered by the Grand Master w~re reported by him and approved by the Grand Lodge upon recommendation of the Committee on Jurisprudence. We consider the laws of Masonry fairly though not fully expressed by said Decisions. They are not so clearly explieit, on some points, as our standards would require, but still they will meet the demands of the jurisdiction for which they were intended. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Long, presented a good business Report. A REPORT

Of receipts and disbursements of the fund raised in behalf of "flood sufferers" forms a pleasant feature of the Pro<.:ecdings now under review. The little jurisdiction of West Virginia raised nearly three thousand dollars, and expended the most of that amount in the relief of dIstress caused by "the great flood." But little business of importance was transacted (luring the session to anyone beyond the home jurisdiction. VYe find no Report on Correspondence. There is no committee on that interest. "Much receive and nothing give," seems to be the rule, Geo. E. Thornburg was elected Grand Master; O. S. Long, of Wheeling, was re-elected Grand Secretary.

WISCONSIN, 1885. The Forty-first Annual Communication began its labors in Milwaukee, June 9th, 1885, being presided over by M. "IV. Bro. Oliver Libbey, with R. 'V. Bro. John 'V. Lafiin, as Grand Secretary. Owing to the illness of Bro. I . aflin the journal was delayed, but we were favored by him with advance sheets from which we are enabled to furnish a brief Heview, after our Report had been turned over to the printer. Of the 203 Lodges on the Hegister, 190 were represented. Eight Past Grand Masters were in attendance, and Hep~esentatives of thirty-six Grand Lodges. All the Lodges had made annual Reports. The membership ~mounted to 12,698, showing a gain of nearly three hundred. Income over six thousand dollars. V\Te record here and now our unqualified approval of Bro. Laflin's methods and work as a Grand Secretary. His arrangements rendering a synopsis easily available.

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THE ADDRESS

Of Bro. Libbey was was eight pages long, containing a running account of matters attended to by him. Of the condition of the Fraternity he said: The Craft within our State have enjoyed a year of harmony and prosperity. The various Lodges have been united in themselves and with each other in promoting the welfare of the Fraternity, and advancing the interests of Symbolic Masonry. No complaints have been received from Lodges touching infringement of jurisdiction or a disre~ard of that courtesy and bortherly love which is inculcated as one of the first dutlCs of Mason&. A gradual and healthy increase in membership is shown by the returns from subordinate Lodges.

Twoi.odges had been created under Dispensation. Relations with other Grand Lodges were reported as cordial and fraternal. Ten Decisions 'were reported. They were simple, terse and clear applications of sound doctrine. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved them, but excepted to his use of the term "statutes." La wyers have their terms, and meaD well. The following informati~n is gratifying: During the past year an interest has been manifested among many of our Brethren in the matter of the establishment of a home for indigent Masons and those dependent on them. One of our oldest and most prosperous Lodges has brought the subject to the attention of our Brethren throughout the State, and will probably present the i<ubject for your consideration. 'l'he cause is one which deeply interests all members of the Fraternity, and I doubt not will meet with careful consideration at your hands. FINANCES.

Of their financial condition the Grand Master said: I am able to state that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is steadily improving. The amount at present in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, according to the report of your Trustees, is considerably in excess of that reported one year ago.

A good trustworthy Grand Secretary explains the above. Laflin is that kind of an officer.

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HECOGNIZED.

Full and fraternal recognition was accorded the Grand Lodge of Victoria on motion of Bro. E. E. Chapin. THE WOODHULL CASE

'Vas up again, concerning which we find this in the journal: The Grand Lodge then took up the consideration of the case of Bro. John W. Woodhull. Bro. Gabriel Bouck made a statement that a letter. had been received by the Grand Master, from Past Grand Secretary Woodhull, in which Bro. Woodhull acknowledged the truth of the charges, and stated that for the past two years he had been striving to deport himself in such a manner as to regain the good opinion of his Brethren. Telegrams and letters were read from prominent Masons in the jurisdiction where Bro. Woodhull is residing, speaking of said Brother in the' highest terms, and urging the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin to deal leniently with him, and to give him the opportunity he asked, to redeem himself, and to undo as far as may be possible, the wrong he ha.'l done to the Fraternity. Upon these representations, after discussion, the Grand Lodge postponed action upon the case for one year.

We sincerely hope his reformation may equal the forbearance of the Grand Lodge. If so, the possibilities of his recovering are large. 'Ve commend their leniency, while pitying his moral abberations.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee, Bro. E. E. Chapin, excelled himself. Last year he appeared" among the prophets" as timid and shrinking as an old time school-boy, brought for the first time into the terrible presence of the dreaded pedagogue. He presented us then with his maiden effort, amounting to 132 pages. This year he returns" with his blushing honors thick upon him," and regales us with nearly two hundred .pages. Within the scope of his Review we find notices of the doings of fiftyseven American Grand Lodges and twenty-seven foreign Bodies. He used the scissors freely, as shown by the numerous and extended extracts found in his work. His summarizations, excerpts and comments furnish a readable and interesting Report. Five pages in his Heview were assigned to our Proceedings for 188-1. Extended extracts were made from the Ad<lress of Grand Master Hall with marked approval. Bro. Chapin sees much to commend in others. Hence his terms of appredation are warmly uttered concerning the work of Bro. McDowell and Bro. Givan. We suggest that Bro. Chapin will do well to omit the "Mc" part from Bro. Givan's name. Call him anything but" Mc" and you may retain his esteem. "Mc "Gi van, indeed! Bro. Chapin is not so timid as when he first went to school, but speaks his mind in meeting. He is improving, and has reached that point in life where he can dispense "taffy" quite liberally. 'We would spe.ak words of encouragement to "our good-looking Past Grand Master," Bro. Chapin, and admonish him to pass at once from the "taffy" period to the next stage. Hear him tell his experience: Well do we remember when we took up the first book of Proceedings to read for the purpose of reviewing. Well do we remember when we had completed the title, how we looked about us to see who were to read us and how they would talk when our efforts reached them-before our eyes or between our eyes and the paper pad, would pass Bros. Drummond, Vineil, Vaux, Pierson. Simons, Gurney, Parvin, SingletoJl, Richards, Hedges and others of the Grand Army of able reviewers, besides the hosts of my own Brethren at home, with whom we have been 8..."Sociated for years-and every Mason can read and write. and think too. Yes, we confess a weakness-not the shlVering, shrinking of a cringing coward, but a fear tha.t we were unable to do our duty, even passa.bly well. Now that the Brethren at home and the correspondents abroad have given a good word for the work done last year, our courage is strengthened and we move on.

The above types our own unwritten feelings when first we entered that strange field and looked about us. But we soon found that" the Grand Army of able reviewers" were our oldtr brothers. They treated us just like they had been looking for and expecting our coming. Bro. Chapin' has gained a good position among the Brethren, and deserves it. Our ad vanced sheets from 'Visconsin came so late in the season that we cannot <10 justice to Bro. Cbapin's very excellent Review. He will excuse us, and take the purpose for the act. Bro. John 'V. Laflin, Grand Secretary, was re-elected, and lives at Milwaukee.

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ADDENDA.

The following Grand Lodge journals came to hand after the foregoing Report was finished, and must be reviewed here, or go over to the" next term." 'Ve prefer short notices of Proceedings to their accumulation. Hence this Sp.pplement.

DAKOTA, ISSii. The Eleventh Annual Meeting was held at Fargo, June 9th. A neat little journal of 150 pages reached us in five weeks after the session closed. It merits commendation both for appearance and an early delivery. 'Ve very cordialy compliment Bro. Chas. T. McCoy, the Grand Secretary, upon his handsome and timely job.. He furnished very satisfactory statistical exhibits and renders it quite easy for us to summarize the work of the year. There are seventy-nine Chartered Lodges in Dakota, with a membership of 2,644.. Fifty-six Lodges were represented. Income well up to four thousand dollars. Total fund nearly seven thousand-less expenses for the year. Eleven Lodges, Chartered last year, had been organized, and eigbteen Lodges had been instituted under Dispensation, all of which received Charters during the term. Masonry is in a growing condition in this jurisdiction, its numerical increase being in ad vance of any previous year. THE GRAND MASTER,

Bro. John F. Schrader, did not reach Grand Lodge until the second day, when he presented his Address, which covered fifteen pages. It is all business and no sentiment except the brief exordium. Unlike another Grand Master reviewed by us, he refused to over-ride the law by allowing a Lodge to receive the petition of an ineligible candidate -one who had not resided in the jurisdiction a lawful time. Quite a number of rulings were reported by him. His answers to the numerous questions presented were terse and laconic. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved all of his decisions except one. As no reason was given by the committee why that one was disapproved, we are not convinced that the Grand Master was in error. G. L. Ap.-9.

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"WORK."

The Grand Master wrote lengthily on the subject of Work, and .submitted this recommendation: For the promulgation of our adopted work, Brethren, I would sug-gest that a larger be appropriated at this time than was at our last Annual Communication. As it will enable the Grand Master-elect. through the Grand Lecturer, to meet the increasing demands of the Lodges that will necessarily be made upon him during the ensuing year. Again, as wc have now seventy-nine JAldges in this jurisoiction, which number will undoubtedly be increased to 100 within thc next twelvc months, it will require a greater amount of work on the part of our Grand Secretary in connection with his present duties. J would also sllgge~t that the pre~ent salary of our Brother be iucrcased a reasol1lible sum.

SHill

On this subject the Grand Lodge resolved: First-That schools of instruction be establishcd at such places and at such times as the Grand Master in his judgment may deem best for the interest of the Craft, and for that purposc we would recommend that the Grand Master be authorized to appoint a Grand Lecturer whose duty shall be to promulgate the adoptcd work of this jurisdiction under the direction of the Grand Master. second-That such schools of instruction be composed of not less than three nor more than ten Lodges, to be held by the Grand Lecturer at such places as the Grand Mastcr may designate. each particular Longe to. be represented by a Worshipful Master or some member thereof appointed by him, and whcn so assembled the length of the session shall be determined by the delegates present.

Thil'd-'l'hat each particular Lodge when notified ~hall be represented at some school of instruction, unless cxcmed by the Grand Master, and the failure 011 the part of any Lodge to be so represented shall be reported at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodgb. Fourth-The Grand Lccturer shall be paid his traveling expenses and five dollars per diem for the time actually employed in holding snch schools of instruction, to be paid out of the money appropriated by this Grand Lodge, and each particular Lodge shall pay its delegates to such schools of instruction $2.50 per diem and traveling expenses to and from the same, and at the close of each school the Grand Lectnrer shall make a detailed report to the Grand Master showin~ the Humber of Lodges represented, the names of the Representatives, the number of days session and the degree of proficiency attained. Fifth-That the sum of $500.00 be appropriated by this Grand Lodge, to be expended under the direction of the Grand Master for the services of the Grand Lecturer performed, in accordance with these resolutions, and an itemized report of the same be made by the Grand Lecturer to the next session of this Grand Lodge. CORR}<~SPONDENCE.

A charmingly fresh and readable review of eighty-four pages, from the pen of Bro. Blatt, Committee, greets us, and eontajns a complete summary of all interesting matter found in the journals examined. In opening he said; Of the questions at issue, the most prominent is to-day, doubtless, the" Massachusetts Amendment." That Grand Lodge has declared the Chapters, Commandcries, and A. and A. Scottish Rite to be Masonic bodies, lind has forbidden. under pain of expulsion, all Masons of her obedience to.associate with certain others. We have, in previous Re,Ports, expressed our views upon the subject, and are more than evereonvinced of itspermcious effect, and the unwarranted action of that Grand Lodge.

He said he preferred the conservatism of "Pennsylvania, who claims to stand still," "to the radicalism of Massachusetts." And what will " Massachusetts" say to Bro. Blatt? FORElGN.

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Another matter of importance is the recognition of Grand Lodges lately formed in the several States of Mexico, Australia, Spain and other foreign countries. In this connection this Grand Lodge has ever pursued a safe policy. desirous to follow rather than to lead the action of her American sister Grand Lodges. We have looked upon these new organizations among the Latin nations always with suspicion, knowing them to have been closely allied in their Masoury to Orients and Grand Councils, and we are prejudiced to the extent of the belief that no good can come from Nazareth.

To which we give the liveliest sort of an "Amen." Bro. Blatt gave Missouri, for 1884, a three-paged notice, complimentary to all connected with our Grand Lodge. Of us he said: Bro. Vincil is bitterly bitter on saloon-keepers. We cannot chide him. He does not champion the action of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and thinks that Grand Lodge was in a hurry to do something and did it. Under Kentucky he applauds that Grand Lod?e for having established and success" fully maintained a Masonic V\Tidows' and Orphans Home, while he bemoans the inaction of his own Grand Lodge in that line. In connection with this subject he condemns justly, and in terms most plain, the" triennial" blowouts of the Grand Encampment, which cost millions of dollars, yet not a penny is expended in the defense of destitute widows. innocent maidens and helpless orphans. He devotes over three pages to this subject, and we should like to sce it issued in pamphlet form. and distributed among the Fraternity wherever dispersed. We are not in entire harmony with BrQ. Vincil in all his views, yet his sincerity and the masterly and fearless manner in which he handles every subject touched upon, calls forth our admiration and profound respect.

We are" bitterly bitter" on the" saloon-keepers' " business. The Dakota Grand Lodge has spoiled a good "Correspondent," to make a - - - Grand Master. 'Ve hope his administration as such, may equal his Reports on Correspondence. His address is Yankton, and his name is 'Villiam Blatt. Bro. Chas. '1'. McCoy, Grand Secretary, re-elected, holds forth at Aberdeen.

MAINE, ISS5. The Sixty-sixth Annual Communicatio.n was held in the city of Portland. The session began May 5th and closed on the 7th. M. W. Bro. Wm. R. G. Estes, Grand Master, presided; the venerable Bro. Ira Berry was Grand ~ecretary. The Committee on Credentials reported that out of ]84 Chartered Lodges, 167 were represented. Thirty-three Grand Lodge Representatives were enrolled, besides six Past Grand Masters and路 other Past Grand Officers. The Address of the Grand Master was lengthy, covering twenty pages, but not without interest. He recorded the decease of two Past Junior Grand Wardens and one District Deputy Grand Master. Pr:oper tributes were paid the departed Brethren. The condition of Masonry is Jhus referred to: While it gives me unfeigned happiness to announce that our relations with all sister Grand Lodges remain unchanged, and are of the most pleasing character, it is no less a pleasure to announce that a remarkable degree of harmony prevails tbroughout our own

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jurisdiction. The many conflicting interests of individuals, and the disturbin~ questions whieh sometimes destroy the peaceful relations of Brethren without, and put in Jeopardy the harmony of others within our Lodges, have been, during the past year, less frequently manifested, and your Graud MlUiter has been relieved of much unpleasant work in adjusting such.

The finances were reported as in a healthy condition and a gain in membership of 211 was announced, showing an aggregate number of Master Masons in the jurisdiction of 19,861. This presents the largest average membership, per Lodge, of any Grand Jurisdiction in America, being more than one hundred. Numerous Dispensations were granted in behalf of candidates to rcceiye the degrees in less than the usual time. He said the law had been complied with in all such cases. 'Where law allows such grants of privilege, the Grand Master is simply an administrator and acts from the authority which said law confers and not from" the high power in me vested" as shown by the ad vanced prerogative school. We will not animadvert upon such a law, as a Grand Lodge has the right to legislate upon such matters. But we confess our surprise that Grand Master Estes should call the power he exercised in said cases, the" Royal Prerogatit'e." The ital'ics are his. He must have been in a jesting mood when he gave it that name. "Royal," indeed! 'fhat is why we oppose "prerogati ve," and believe our characterization to be just when we say "prerogative in American Masonry belongs to foreign parents, and must have come from the" Divine Right of Kings" family. Personally this writer is as American in his Masonry as he is in citizenship, and wants no" royal" thing in either. Here is what the Grand Master said: Regarding Dispensations, I would say that this has indeed been a fruitful year. While the number granted to enable candidates to receive the degrees in less than the usual time is larger than usual, and larger than I would like to ha~e had, yet it is true that very mallY more have been refused than granted. The rule whIch I adopted for my guidance was of the strictest kind to be in harmony with the law, and those eases which were favorably considered all came within its meaning. and if one had been refused, the others also should have been. But if you authorize an officer to exercise this "1"nyall)1'Crogativc" you must expect his "loyal subjccts" to claim it. The only way to avoid it is to elect a Grand Master with a heart of stone or one without generous impulses.

"MASONIC HALLS."

The Grand Master gave his views concerning that modern abon-iination ealled the" Masonic Ball." Hear him: It has come to my knowledge during the past year that Lodges have even voted to hold" Masonic Balls," alld that flaming posters have been circulated and displayea in bar-rooms, hotel offices and in other conspicuous places, like bills for an auction sale or horse-trot, announcing to the public that a "Masonic Ball" will be given on a certain date under the auspices of such and such a Lodge. That the word" Masonic" attached to such advertisements gave dignity and character to the ball. and WlIS intended to be used for all it wus worth in drawing the inrliseriminate crowd. there can be no doubt. In this progressive age we may SOOIl expect to hear of a "Masonic horse-trot," or a "Masonic polo" or "base ball matGh," under the auspices of some rival Lodges with ambitious officers-to replenish the Lodge treasury-unless a check is put UpOli this improper use of the word to which allusion is here made.

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In numerous instances we have known "Masonic Balls" held in Lodge-rooms, which, "in the name of the Supreme and Eternal God, the Grand Architect of Heaven and Earth, to whom be all glory and honor," had been dedicated to Masonic uses. Representing, as our Lodge-rooms do, the holiest place that man ever entered on earth, and typing the" Holy of Holies" above, we protest against the a\"ful perversion and monstrous sacrilege. As stated on former occasions, we repeat here, that those who enjoy the dance are at liberty to participate in it at will, so far as we are concerned. vVe never danee and never did, but others have the same right to indulge that we have to refuse. Yet there is ground for our protest as to the place. To indulge in this amusement in our Masonic Halls is a desecration of sacred things and is reprehensible tothe last degree. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master said: It is my pleasure to announce that no Decision relating to Masonic law, deemed of sufficient importance to be reported, has been given the past year. Tn many cases, however, as will unrtoubtedly always happen, new officers, especially those who intend to be profficient in the law P.s well as ritual, dpsire some explanation as to the true meaning of some section of the Constitution, for it is very difficult to frame laws so that they may not be susceptible of more than one construction. We should congratulate ourselves that our laws and regulations have arrived at that state of perfection, in practice, where the blind may read and the inexperienced may clearly comprehend them. SOUND UTTERANCESâ&#x20AC;˘

. vVe can give place to nothing of greater value than the following admonitions and Masonic moralizings by Bro. Estes: '1'0 you, Masters and Wardens. I would say that, if you desire your Lodges to flourish and command the re.~pect of the best citi7.ens of ~'our town or city, you must insist on a degree of moral worth and exalted manhood that can admit of no doubt. Suffer no man to be admitted and to enjoy your presence whose life cannot be tested and found reasonbly perfect by the square, level and plumb. If you desire a true manhood in your Lodges, you must insist on such a manhood when admitting members; and if we want to command the respect of the pure and good. we must. a.<; individuals, conduct ourselves so as to win it. Masons should not forget that the daily life or a man is the index of his character. By this you cannot fail to understand that .Freemasonry in Maine, as in all other places, will be commended or condemned by its merits or demerits-as Masons live np to, or depart from, the tenets of their professions, and the cardinal virtues of the Institution; because It is by its fruit that every tree is known.

The keeping of Masom:y, then, is in our own hands. Its prosperit~' and glory rest with us. As Masons, we should feel that we have a duty-a high duty-to perform in trying to maintain th'e dignity and glory of Freemasonry as handed down to us from the Fathers. It stands before us to-dll.y, as it has stood from time immemorial, unsullied and unscarred by vandal hands, thongh its would-be destroyers have continued fO,r ages to hurl their anathemas against its fll.ir proportions; and as such it will continue to stand, if Masons will be true to their professions, because the Institution was founded upon the eternal principles of TRUTH, and TRUTH will live forever, for "The eternal yea.rs of God a.re hers." The lesson, then, that I 'would impress on your minds is, that the CHARACTER of Freemasonry and its STABILITY as an Institution, depend and re.~t upon the individual character and moral worth of its patrons. Rightly appreciating this responsibility and having thllt thought constantly before us, we have nothing to fear for the perpetuity of the Institution. Freemasonry, which we so much pri7,c and cherish, will be pre~erved in her ancient dignity and exalted character.

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Of Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Committee on "Charity Fund" were presented in detail. The "Charity Fund" amounts to twenty-one thousand dollars and is well' secured. We have not time to notice the transactions further, and proceed to the Report on Foreign Correspondence. We regret that owing to the lateness of the season~ September--we cannot do more than glance at the able and extended Review of Bro. Drummond. It covers 160 pages and contains notices of fifty-eight Grand Lodge Proceedings, American and Foreign. The Report is mostly written, and is in keeping with theformer productions of Bro. Drummond, whose ability, great research, experience and productions place hinl at the head of 0111' American reportorial column. Missouri Proceedings for ]884, received unusual attention, some eleven pages being taken up with extracts and comments. Bro. Drummond quoted extensively from the Address of Bro. Hall, Grand Master, and approved his action in refusing to allow saloon-keepers to be installed as officers of Masonic Lodges. Bro. Drummond said: The Grand Lod~e reversed the action of the Grand Master, upon the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. We confess that we are greatly surprised at this action, as in our judgment the Grand Master was clearly right in ltis action, and the Grand Lodge as clearly wrong. We are utterly disgusted at the idea that there is no power anywhere in Masonry to prevent the disgrace of the Institution. by preventing the installation of a man as Master of a Lod~e, who is a drunkard or a confessed habitual violator of Masonic law. Thank God, suc~ doctrine prevails only to a limited extent, and does not prevail in Maine. We said the action of the Grand Master was right; we are equally free to' say that his 1'eason was wrong. It does not follow that a Mason is under charges, because he is vio-

lating the law, and the oflense of keeping a rum-shop is no exception to the rule. But if a saloon-kepper must be installed because lie lias been elected, so must anyone, whatever his character and habits may be. All agree that the installation of a disreputable man into a Masonic office brings disgrace upon the Institution; and will it be said that we must sit by gaping, and tamely submit to this 'disgrace? ~

In most jurisdictions, the question required to be propounded at the installation of a Grand Officer is also required at the installation of Lodge officers. What does the q1tCstion mean? If a Master-elect refuses to assent to the Ancient Charges, tuhat 1$ to be done f Has the installing officer no power? Is all this ceremony utterly meaningless? By no means, It means that the installing officer may-nay, must refuse路to proceed with the installation. If objections are made in response to the solemn ilcmand of the installing offker, they must be considered and disposed of before the imtallation can take place; and if sufficient, and admitted (as was the fact in the cases Grand Master Hall had before him) or sustained by proof, the installation of the party refused, and, as a consequence. a new election ordered. precisely as it 'would be if it should turn out that the officer-elect is absolutely ineligible. But say the Committee, "the true remedy is to suspend the Charter of the Lodge," "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and is worth a ton of attempted cure, that is really 110 cure (It all! Besides it punishes the innocent minority for the act of the guilty majority-and in many cases, it would punish the larl're majority for the act of a small minority. We knew a rase once in which a disreputable man, who had not been disciplined, secretly arranged with his friends and elected himself to the head of a Masonic body, by taking the other members by surprise. To suspend the Charter of that body would have punished three-quarters and more of its members for the act of less than one-quarter; the simpler and better method was to prevent his installation, and thus show that such men cannot hold the office, although they get elected.

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Bro. Drummond differs somewhat from our Committee on Appeals as to using Lodges as means of collecting debts and holding persons 路to their business promises made" on the square." He said: We do not completely endorse this decision; we think it is stated too broadly; we agree that the pledging of one's Masonic faith in It business matter or the exacting or the acceptance of such a pledge, is a perversion of Masonry. But if a Mason. with the intent in advance of defrauding another, induces that other to accept his promise instead of a legal Obligation, and in pursuance of his original intent refuses to perform his promise, when the other has no remedy whatever, it seems to us that the original transaction is a :Masonic offense, and that without regard to any pledge of Masonic faith.

Of our Report on Correspondence Bro. Drnmmond had these very pleasant words to say: The Report on Correspondence (206 pp.) was again presented by Bro. John D. VincH. He is an able, powerful and bold writer-bold to the extent of denouncing evil without regard to persons, and of being ready to admit that he has changed his views when convinced that he has made a mistake. He is an intense supporter of the legislation of his Grand Lodge in regard to saloonkeepers, and some of his philippics against them R.re absolutely terrific-that is against the saloon-keepers as such, but not against particular Brethren. He has largely adopted the modern ideas in some quarters, in relation to the powers of Grand Masters; but we think that the logic of events is gradually modifying his views. He discusses the questions of" physical qualifications," holding to the same doctrine that prevails in this jurisdiction. .

Bro. Drummond entertains "hopes" for om' restoration to reason and a sound mind: While our good Brother is theoretically one of the most ardent in his denials of all power of Grand Masters not given him in the ConstItution, yet we find that when it comes to a question of the practical exercise of the power to prevent disgrace to Masonry. he is pretty reliable. He intimates in very strong term~ that if he were Grand Master. and a Mason under charges was elected to office, he would set aside the election; and yet if he did so, it would be by virtue of his prerogatives as Grand Master, and not by virtue of any specific power given him by the Constitution of his Grand Lodge. We have hopes of him yet!

We regret that our stay with Bro. Drummond this year is so very brief and. that we are not permitted. to comment in e.7:ten80 upon various points touched by him. Like Bro. Vaux, of Pennsylvania, "we do so love" our Bro. Drummond that we dislike to differ with him, and must forego the use of the traditional" flail." We close with the following extract from his" Conclusion: " A view of the whole field shows a continuance of prosperity, indi('.Ated by a smaller falling off in suspensions for non-payment of dues, an increase in the work and in the total membershIp. We note, too, that there are fewer controversies between Lodges and . a largely increased knowledge of Masonic law by the officers of Lodges; the number of cases of discipline for un masonic conduct is less than the average of the past five years; and the financial condition of the Lodges and Grand Lodges has improved, notably in the cases of several Grand Lodge~ which have undertaken the erection of Masonic Temples or the maintenance of charitable institutions.

FESSENDEN 1. DAY, Lewiston, G. M. IRA BERRY, Portland, G. Sec. JOSIAH H. DRUMMOND, Portland, Chairman Com. on Cor.

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MINNESOTA, ISSii. Grand Lodge met January 13th, 1885, in St. Paul, and held its Thirtysecond Annual Communication, presided over by M. W. Bro. Henry R. Denny, Grand Master. 'Tis now September and we are just favored with the journal of Proceedings. We express no surprise at the annoyance of the Grand Secretary, Bro. A. 1'. C. Pierson, caused by the tardiness of his printers. Seven or eight months delay in such a case would not increase our patience nor sweeten OU1" temper. The Recapitulation of Grand Secretary Pierson, showed 149 working J../odges on the roll, and four new ones added during the session by Charter. A total membership was reported amounting to 8,677, making an increase of 267. 'We believe nearly all the Lodges were represented, judging from the report of the Committee on Credentials. 'fhe index does not tell us where to find the pay-roll, because the index is missing. ADDRESS.

An Address of seven pages contained the official statements of Grand Master Denny. He mentioned the death of Past Grand Master, Bro. Grove B. Cooley, aged 57 years. The Grand Master said that: He was a ready and versatile writer, and has left many brilliant articles, both in poetry and prose. which will be cherished by his Brethren. His was a genial and noble nature, full of Jove jilr his Brethren; generous to the degree of impoverishing himself in relieving the necessities of others, and ever ready to sympathize with their afflictions. Brethren, it is unnecessary for me to speak further of the good qualities of one so intimately well known to you all. His death was untimely, and his Brethren mourn. H~

had this to say concerning SPECI AL DISPENSATIONS.

Like all Grand Masters, I have received numerous applications for Special Dispensations for various purposes, which 1 have granted in some instances where it appeared that the interests of the Craft would be promoted thereby. I have, however, followed the rule established by my predecessors for reasons which they have ably stated, not to grant such Dispensations in cases where applicants for degrees have desired to petition Lodges before the expiration of the proper pme of residence within the jurisdiction.

Several matters of local bearing were treated briefly by the Grand l\'[aster, when he closed by announcing unchanged and pleasant fraternal relations with other Gran'd Lodges, an improved financial condition, with general prosperity. We find nothing of general interest in the journal. COHUESPON DENCE.

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that we must number him among the "Fathers." We have always been timid in the presence of great age and among the ladies. While Bro. Pierson appears venerable, he looks amiable, and we will therefore approach him with that reverence that is due a senior. His Review is well seasoned with comments while largely composed of extracts. Missouri, for 1884, received due attention in a notice of over three pages. He presented a brief synopsis of the business of our session and made a few extracts from our Report on Correspondence. He does not concur in our" prerogative" views, but copied from our sayings on some other topics with. approval. Here is what he has to say respecting the triennial business: . Under the head of Kentuc'ky, Bro. Vinci! presents a lengthy llrtif'le showing up the evils attending the latter triennial conclaves of Knight Templar. The big show commenced in St. Louis, in 1868. Previous to that time there was a banquet. nothing more; and as the next triennial is to be held at St. Louis.. let St. Louis atone for the boom it started by goin~ back to first principles. Let the Representatives dine together, nothing. more, and the thinking Sir Knight from everywhere will say, "Laus ])eo."

,Ve would have it as Bro. Pierson suggests. But that will never be so long asthe Grand Encampment o'uows a "big show" in connection with its meetings. The "big show" started in St. Louis in 1868, and, from all accounts was no credit to those that participated. After eighteen years perambulations it will return to St. Louis to shame the descendants and successors of those who inaugurated the" national abnormity." The sins of the fathers will be visited upon their children and those of a generation w.ho have succeeded the originators of the "big show." 'We had nothing to do with "the big show" of 186S, and if the coming show of 1886 is anything like it, we expect to be 11.011.pa.rticipen.s crimincs.

We forgot to mention in the proper place that an Oration, delivered by Bro. J. A. Keister, Grand Orator, covering fourteen pages, finds a place in the journal. It is a most readable paper and quite practical. 'rVe must serve our readers to one excerpt from his closing remarks: Let us face the truth. T~e g-reat mRjority of mankind are yet but political slaves! Gigantic standing armies are eating out the substance of nations. Great fleets of iron-clad men-of-war prowl over the high seas. and vast fortressE's frown along the borders of all lands. War still devours whole kingdoms at a meal. Intemperallf'e in every land sinks its hundreds of millions of dollars annually, and fills the land with widows and orphans and beggary, and stocks the earth with drunkards' graves. On the one hand great organizations of Anarchh;ts parade the streets of the large cities of this, the freest land under the sun, proclaiming doctrines subversive of all property rights, of social order, and of civil government itself. On the other hand, great mOllopolies lind moneyed corporations, soulless, grasping and insolent, are absorbing the earnillgs and property of mynads of people. And it is possible for an individual, who never contributed a dollar to the renl wealth of the country, or did aught for the nation, for science or humanity, to amass a fortune of many millions in a single lifetime. Crime still pours its ceaseless stream through all the earth, and gloomy prisons rellr themselves on every hand, and ignorance and superstition and bigotry still exist; while the gaunt victims of disease, misery and destitution are marching in a procession of milHom; to untimely graves! All these things teach us that the world's night has not yet passed away, and though the dawn has begun to break, there is much to be done before

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the full morning comcth. And in the work of lifting these evils from ollr rllcc. our share. teachin~s of Masonry in our hearts, is a very large one. And how shall we be prepared to do our part? By making the teachings of :Masonry what they were intended to be-pmctical. Not with new methods. but by a recurrence and strict adherence to the principles and methods alrcady taught us. For if there be such a thing as 8. new or modern Masonry, with new principles, as distinguished from an older system, the old Masonry is the better. And we need no lIoise, no proclamations, lIO greater announcements, for such things are inimical and strange to Masons, for the dominion of tl].e principles of l\Iasonry, like those of a higher aud holier kingdom, .. Comcth not with observation,"

not as an order, indeed, but as men who are Masons, with the

We have no apologies to offer for our brief notice of the Grand J.. odge journal of Minnesota.\ Lack of time and space is our explanation. HENRY R. DENNY, Carver, G. M. A. 1'. C. PIERSON, St. Paul, G. Sec., and Com. on Cor.

NElV HAMPSHIRE, 1885. Late as is the arrival of the journal of Pro(~eedings of this Grand Lodge, we must pay our l'Cspects to the same. The semi-Annual Communication was held December 30th, 1884, and the Annual Meeting came off in May, 1885. In September following we received a very handsome looking book containing four hundred pages. The summary shows seventy-six Chartered Lodges on the roll, all of which made returns, atld the Grand Secretary was thereby enabled to furnish a full and complete statistical exhibit. At the Annual Meeting the membership was reported at 8,144 or an average of over one hundred members to the Lodge. Like Maine this Grand I.Jodge has strong Lodges numerically. It is well. There was an increase in membership of seventy-nine for the year over 1884. Fifty-two Lodges were represented at the semi-Annual Commuilication and fifty-five at the Annual Session. M. W. Bro. John Francis 'Webster, Grand Master, presided on both occasions, and Bro. Geo. P. Cleaves was Grand Secretary. At the Annual Meeting the Grand Master presented an Address of nine page~, in which he treated of matters so purely local as to obviate the opportunity for extracts on our part.. All questions propounded during the year bad found a ready solution by the Constitution, so that" Decisions" were unnecessary and at a discount. 'The Grand Master granted no special favors to confer degrees out of time, though a few requests had been preferred. In no case had the reason given been sufficient to warrant the authority craved. A lengthy Report on Jurisprudence was presented by Bro. Joseph Fellows which was adopted. We copy the resolutions, which will indicate to our readers the drift and design of the Report. Th.e whole seemed to be directed against some new

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Masonry that had quarters in Boston and is nursed by a man of many degrees. As near as we could fignre ont, his degrees footed up 223, and we ceased to count because of the warm weather. Our Brethren in Massachusetts became alarmed at the presence among them of this eagle of many heads, and passed a bill of "pains and penalties" concerning the" Rite" factory. New Hampshire appears to have" hedged" against the" Dr." of "Rites." But the resolutions must not be omitted: Resolved-That this Grand Lodge declares its understanding of the law in relation to its powers and autbority over the Craft within its jurisdiction to beFirst-That it is the supreme authority in :Masonry.

Second-That it has the power to determine what Masonry is. Third-That it has the power to decide what Masonic bodies arc regular, wherein Symbolic Masonry is used, shown, or made a part of the ceremonies. F01Lrth-That it has the power and authority to prohibit the'Masons of its obedience from practising as Jl1asonic any other rites than those which it declares to be Masonic; ~b~/~g:~ff~~:Ilhg[di~~eo~~;0~11~~moniesas ~{asonic ceremonies in any other body

Resolved-That this Grand Lodge affirms the well established doctrine that it is a violation of the jurisdictional rights of any Grand Lodge or other Grand Body for a foreign organization of the same grade or rite to establish subordinates within tbe jurisdiction of such Grand Body, and it isdue as well to Masonic comity as to the watchful care of our own rights that all attempts of such a nature should meet with the stern disapproval of this Grand Lodge.

The foregoing is followed by a HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE ANCIENT ANn ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE,

Which covers thirty-five pages. We presume it to have been prepared by the same author. 'Ve are of the opinion now that degree tinkers and" Rite" shops will not flourish amon~ our N e~v Hampshire Brethren. Nothing of special moment is mentioned in the transactions. 'Ve therefore refer to the '....ell written Report on Correspondence, prepared by our very courteous Bro. "Albert S. Wait, for the Committee." It is a Review of merit and length, covering 187 pages. The length does not exceed the worth of the production. Bro. ,Vait paid his respects to the emanations of more than sixty jurisdictions, American and Foreign. Missouri, for 1884, received the fullest consideration, ten pages being devoted to our Grand Lodge Proceedings and Review. Bro. Wait uses the scissors with good discretion, tho~lgh sparingly, and wields the pen of a ready writer. The great bulk of his Report is written. He made a few extracts from the Address of our Grand Master Hall, and said he "appears to have exhibited a fearlessness and det~rmination for which Masonry has cause to thank him." Very true, for no Grand Master in Missouri ever struck with more" fearlessness and determination" against unmasonic conduct than Grand Master Hall, whether it existed in the individllallife of a Brother or in an organized form protected by the" majori ty" of a Lodge. Concerning the ClarkSville case Bro. vVai t had this to say:

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Are we to understand from this that the Lodgcs in Missouri are not the dispensers of their own charities, but that their funds are subject to be drawn upon by boards of relief, whose orders are mandatory upon the Lodges? If so, we must think the systcm, in a Masonic sense, is a vicious one. It savors too much of the benefit system to bc Masonic. â&#x20AC;˘ I

To which we reply with emphasis, "NAY, verily." No Board of Relief has the right to draw upon the funds of Lodges. Every Lodge is the dispenser of its own charities. In our large dties we have Boards of Relief composed of two members from each Lodge. These component Lodges pay into the treasury of the Board five dollars for each initiation. From this fund" GENEHAL" relief is afforded. The members of Lodges, represented in the Board, and the widows of iheirmembers, receive nothing from the Board, each Lodge attends to its own necessitous cases. "When the stranger, " traveling from afar," falls sick among us, or one is found in distress, our Board relieves the wants of such and plays the" Good Samaritan." So it did in the Clarksville case, acting upon a letter from said Lodge commending the sick Brother to Masonic consideration. The Clarksville member was a man of means (at home) but needed attention here, which was supplied and paid for by the Board. The Grand Lodge said, under the circumstances, that the Board should be reimbursed, and directed Clarksville Lodge to reimburse the Board. Thi~ is the case, Bro. "Vait. Our New Hampshire Brother has this to say of us: Except upon a singlc subject, Bro. Vincil is one of our most liberal as well as clear Masonic thinkers, and we read his Reviews with profit as well as pleasure.

"We presume that "single subject" is 'the "prerogative" dogma. If so, we submit the proposition that" we agree to disagree." Thus we will secure unity and be in harmony all along the line. Vve "arc much nearer together, when our views are compared and understood, than the free use of language would indicate. Bro. Wait is frank, candid and courteous. We wish to be so. Hence there can never be any misunderstanding, much less friction, between us. '\Te would be happy to note many things here worthy of a place, which we find in his very excellent and readable Report. But we are estopped by circnmstances alluded to. In closing, we beg to offer our Bro. Wait renewed and cordial assurances of "friendship and Brotherly .love," and hope to meet him in this relation for many years. H~ remains in charge of the same work for another year. HENl{Y E. BURNHAM, Manchester, G.M. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, Concord, G. Sec.

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NEW :MEXICO, lSS4. 'We have elsewhere noted the doings of the session of 1883. The Seventh路Annual Communication was held in Socorro, November 18th, 1884. M. W. Bro. Cornelius Bennett presided as Grand Master, and Bro. D. J. Miller was Grand Secretary. At the close of the summer of 1885, nine months from the close of the session, we received the journal of Proceedings, containing about seventy pages. We note the doings of said session to "catch up" and not have the journal go over to the "next term." The Grand Master, Bro. vVm. B. Childers, was absent but sent an Address of eight pages. It contains matter of local interest. A few rulings were reported which were approved by the Grand Lodge. We believe them -to be sound and conservative views of Masonic law and usage. The Grand Master refused to allow degrees to be conferred out of time, which refusal was approved. He laid the responsibility of a delay in the publicatioll of the journal of ]88:3 upon the Committee on Correspondence. Said Committee was tardy in the preparation of the Report which. delayed tbe Grand Secretary. This year we find no Report in the journal, though one had been prepared for 1884, and handed to the Grand Secretary, Bro. D. J. Miller. Owing to his "severe illness" it was "first mislaid and Stl bsequently lost.." The Address of Bro. Childers is a good business paper, and closes with some sound suggestions and morali7:ings. We appropriate t.his: The desire to increase their membership is too much indUlged in our subordinate J,odges. We should endeavor to strengthen it by accessions. :Masonry should receive no mall into its ranks to reform him. Ev~ry dou.bt as to the desirability of a candidate should be solved in favor of the Fraterlllty, for Its honors are no man's due. I am constrained to make these remarks from a cOllviction that the ideas attempted to be conveyed by them, while no means Dovel, are often lost sight of in our subordinate Lodges.

The Grand Lodge adopted the following: III the matter of tbe question as to whether or not a Past Master of another jurisdiction, properly affiliated witb a Lodge of this jurisdiction, is eligible to the Mastership of saId Lodge, your committee concurs, calling attention, however, to Article 2, of the Constitution of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, which declares that Past Masters and Past Wardens of otber jurisdictions, affiliated in tbis jurisdiction, are not members of this Grand Body. CHAJtGES.

The Grand Master reported this: I cannot forbear to call the attention to路 the fact tbat charges of gross unmasonic conduct were preferred,at our last Annual Grand Communication, against a member of this Grand Body, who bas held one of its highest offices.

Concerning which the Committee on his Address reported:

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In regard to the charges against a Past Officer of this Grand Lodge referred to a trial committee, during the last Grand Communication, your committee beg leave to recommend thnt the committee appointed then and there be discharged from further service, and that a new committee be appointed to take testimonr in the case, and be directed to make its report at the next Grand Communication of this Grand Lodge, without fail.

RECOGNIZED.

The Grand Lodge of South Australia was formally recognized as the Supreme Masonic authority in the territorial limits where located. RETIRED.

R. W. Bro. David J. Miller, Grand Secretary of the Grand I.Jodge from its organization, declined re-election and retired from official responsibility. His health, we regret to learn, has been greatly impaired and rendered his retirement absolutely necessary. We follow him into his enforced seclusion with our sympathy and best wishes. Bro. Miller was a faithful oftlcer, a courteous gentleman and amiable Brother. He was duly honored by a resolution and partially recognized by the following resolutions: Resolved by this Most IVol'sltip!ul G'rand Lodge, That the sincere and heartfelt thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby extended to our well beloved R. W. Bro. Miller. for bis faithful, constant and great services to Masonry and this Grand Lodge. and that the best wishes of this Most Worshipful Body are hereby tendered to :;aid R. W. Bro. Miller for his future prospects and welfare, and that he may rest a}sured thatas long as Masonry flourishes amongst us, his name will always be mentioned with reverence, love and respect, and that warm hearts beat for him, and hands are always ready to clasp his in a Brotherly and friendly manner among the Craft in New Mexico. , Resolved, That in view of the services, :past and present, rendered with none, or very small compensation, by our R. W. Bro. Davld.T. Miller, retiring Grand Secretary, the Slim, of one hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated from the funds of this 'Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, to be paid the said R. W. Brother, ana Bro. Miller is hereby earnestly and urgently requested to accept the same as a slight token of the good will and fraternal feeling this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge bear towards him as a Mason and as a member. RECAPITULATION.

We find on the roster ten Chartered Lodges, with an aggregate membership of 482; showing an increase of eighty for the year in the ten Lodges, or an average of eight members gained pcr Lodge. GRAND OFFICERS.

We note the election of M. W. Bro. Cornelius Bennett, of Silver City, as Grand Master, and offer our congratulations. Our 'Missouri Brethren will remember the presence of Bro. Bennett at our Grand Lodge session in 1881. He was then a member of the famous Silver City Lodge, No. 4Gi5, and did not want the Missouri Grand Lodge to desert the lonely orphan. But we took a different view from our distinguished visitor and he submitted like a "little man" and Brother Mason. The result provcd the wisdom of our Grand Lodge. Harmony, the strength and ornament of all good institutions, was rcstored, unity followed and Bro. Bennet is now Grand Master. \Ve record with

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satisfaction that our Brother Max. Frost is the coming man for Grand Master, and that our very efficient Brother from Missouri, Willis E. Maynard, is, and has been Grand Lecturer. He knows the work and can impart it. Success to our Brethren in New Mexico. A new Grand Secretary was chosen of whom we 'cntertain high expectations~ He resides at Las Vegas and his name is Alphens A. Keen.

CONCI~USION.

A brief Conclusion is one of the graces of oratory. As a rule, Com~ mittecs on Correspondence arc not orators. They should be in respect to concluding their labors. We may not win the tiara described by Xenophon, and worn py Persians, because this writer is "not an orator as Brutus" was. But we can be brief in concluding our flights over vast and varied fields of thought. These realms have b'een as inviting as they were diversified. 'We oft desired to linger among many charming scenes from auroral splendors to flowery lands. But we dare not tarry anywhere for our personal pleasure, while the great procession of life moves hurriedly on. The words "duty," and" march," are ever sounding along the lines of the true and the brave. V/e must halt not this side "The pale realms of shade." .

It remains only for us to say that our work of reviewing fiftyjour

Grand Lodge journals has been pleasant though laborious. 'Ve have had our say. The work is far from satisfactory to the writer. It is the best he could do under the circumstances. 'Ve would write for the ages, as well as for the present. To accomplish this task properly, tbe writer should never .be hurried, nor restricted as to space. 'Ve would write more and excerpt less. To write well, thought and deliberation must be employed. Ncither can be secured to advantage when hurry and press of other duties exhaust the writer. We have done and take leave of our co-laborers in this department of effort with the cheery feelings and hearty good-will as of yore. "'Ve entertain no enmity or ill-will to a soul on earth." Submitting our work to the Craft at large, and to' our own loved Brethren of :Missouri, for whom we delight to labor. 'Ve are, truly and fraternally,

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Proceedings noticed in the foregoing pages for the years named: ALABAMA,1884. ARIZON A, 1884~ ARKANSAS, 1884. BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1884. CALIFORNIA, 1884. CANADA, 1884. COLORADO, 1884. CONNECTICUT,1885. DAKOTA, 1885. DELAWARE, 1884. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 1884. FLORIDA, 1885. GEORGIA, 1884. IDAHO, 1884. ILLINOIS, 1884. INDIANA, 1884. INDIAN TERRITORY, 1884. IOWA,1885. KANSAS, 1885. KENTUCKY, 1884. LOUISIANA, 1885. MANITOBA,1885. MAINE,1885. MA.SSACHUSETTS, 1884. MARYLAND, 1884-5. MICHIGAN,1885. MISSISSIPPI, .1885.

MINNESOTA, 1885. l'lONTAN A, 1884: NEBRASKA, 1884. NEVADA, 1884. NEW BHUNSWICIi, 1885. NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1885. NEW MEXICO, 1883-4. NEW .J}<~RSEY, 1885. NE\V YORIi, 1885. NORTH C.'\ROLINA, 1885. NOVA SCOTIA, 1884. OHIO,1884. OREGAN,1884. PENNSYLVANIA,1884.. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1883. QUEBEC, 1885. RHODE ISLAND, 1884. SOUTH C.-\.UOLINA, 1884. TENNESSEE,1885. TEXAS, 1884. UTAH,1885. VERMONT,1884. VIRGINIA,1884. \VASHINGTON,1884. WEST VIRGINIA, 1884. WISCONSIN,1885.

W'yoming il3 missing. The Grand Lodge met in January-eight months since. 'Ve were promised'in July, that the printed journal would be forwarded as soon as published. "'e conelllde it has not been completed.

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Appendix.

DIstRICTS AND D. D. GRANDMASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

LODGES ACCORDING TO DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT.' J. T. LAUGHLIN, D. D. G. IlL, FAIRMOUNT.

County.

Clark do do do do

No.

Name oj Lodge.

180

Des Moines

290

}<~airmount

Eldorado , 362 Hiram 404 Alexandria

Location.

Athens. Fairmount. Luray. Kahoka. Alexandria.

318

Scotland...................... 16 Memphis: do 41 Etna do 378 Kilwinning Schuyler do do do

Middle Fabius Lodge of Lovo Queen City '427 Glenwood路 244 259 380

Memphis. Etna. Kilwinning. Downing. LancastCl": Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. A. FISHER, D. D. G.

lIf.,

Lewis........................... 24 路Wyaconda do .. 58 Monticello do 100 Canton do 222 }<~armers G. L. Ap.-IO.

NEWARK.

LaGrange.. Monticello. Canton. La.Belle.

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Second District Continued.] County.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Lewis do do

287 Craft 379 Williamstown 494 Lewistown

Knox........................... do do do do

168 Colony 181 Novelty 291 Edina 414 Greensburg

Adair do do

105 Kirksville 319 Paulville 366 ,Adair

Location.

Canton. Williamstown. Lewistown.

6 Ark

Ne\vark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg. ,

Kirksville. Brashear. Kirksville.

THIRD DISTRIC'r. J. P. WOOD, D. D. G. M., NEW LONDON.

Marion........................ 18 Palmyra do 28 St. Johns do 188 Hannibal do 502 Philadelp~ia Shelby......................... do do do Monroe do do do do do do do Ralls do do do

96 St. Andrews Hunnewell. 228 Shelbina 305 Clarence

Shelbyville. Hunnewell. Shelbina. Clarence.

19 Paris路Union Florida 42 Middle Grove 64 Monroe 91 Madison 223 Woodlawll 240 Granville 462 Santa Fe

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe. Holliday. \Voodlawn. Granville. Santa Fe.

33 Ralls Ionic 302 Lick Creek 307 New London

Center. Rensslaer. Perry. New London.

415

t......................

Paln1yra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

235

FOURTH DISTRICT. H. B. BUTTS, D. D. G. JlL, LOUISIANA.

Pike.. 14 Cyrene do :........................ 17 Clarksville

Cyrene. Clarksville.

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1885.] Fourth Distrid Continued.] County.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Ashley Perseverance Phcenix Prairieville Frankford Pike Globe Paynesville

Pike............................ do do do do do do do

75 92 136 137 192 399 495 499

Lincoln........................ do , do do do ~ do

34 Troy 199 New Hope 270 New Salem 428 Louisville : 473 Nineveh 141 Chain of Rocks

Ashley. Louisiana. Bowling Green. Prairieville. Frankford. Curryville. Louisiana. Paynesville.

Troy. New Hope. ArgentYiIle. Louisville. Olney. Owen.

FIFTH DISTRICT. M. H. GARWOOD, D. D. G. M., WELLSVILLE.

St. Charles....... do do

46 '!Ventzville 241 Palestine 26Q Mechanicsville

Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

Warren........................ 11 Pauldingville.· ; ·231 Warrtmton do

"\Vright City. Warrenton.

Montgomery................ • do do do do do do do do

Danville. Price's Branch. Montgomery City. High Hill. New Florence. Jonesburg. Middletown. "\VeIlsville. Loutre Island.

178 246 250 261 374 375 194 492

Danville Griswold Montgomery City High HilI. Florence Golden Rule Plumb "\VeIlsville Daggett..

SIXTH DISTRICT. WlIf. H. CARPENTER, D. D. G. lIL, CEN'l'RALIA.

Andrian................. do do '"

26 Mexico 266 Social 354 Hebron

Mexico. Martinsburg. l\lexico.

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Appendix.

Sixth District Continued.] County.

No.

Audrian do do Callaway..................... do do do do路 do do Boone do do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

491 Vandalia 357 Young's Creek 115 Laddonia

8 Williamsburg Fulton New Bloomfield Hickory Grove Concord Portland Cedar City 59 Centralia

48 60 81 154 242 425 67 114 156 174 336 356

Rocheport.~

Twilight , Ashland Sturgeon Hallsville Ancient Landmark

Vandalia. Young's Creek. Laddonia. Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Hallsville. Concord. Read ville. Cedar City. Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. BEN. T. HARDIN, D. D. G. M., MOBERLY.

Howard do do do Randolph..................... do do do do do do do do . Chariton...................... do do do, do do do

47 Fayette 51 Livingston 70 Roanoke 4 Howard

30 Huntsville 44 Jacksonville 151 Milton 161 Clifton Hill 186 Morality 344 Moberly 486 Cairo 108 Gothic 527 Higbee *

*Charte!"ed October 15th,

73 74 202 208 394 513 525 1~.

Eureka Warren Westville Salisbury Dagail Chariton Cunningham

Fayette. Glasgow. Roanoke. Franklin. Huntsville. J acksonville. Moberly. ,. Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. Moberly. Higbee. :Brunswick. Keytesville. 'Westville. Salisbury. ~Mendon.

Guthridge Mills. Cunningham.

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Appendix. EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN J. DILLINGER, D. D. G. M., OWASCO.

County.

Putnam do do Sullivan do do do do Linn do do do do do do do Macon do do do do do do do _

Name of Lodge.

No.

171 190 210 126 349 389 447 159 82 86 90 227 284 233 325 510 38 102 146 237 268 402 172 498

Hartford Putnam Unionville Seaman ; Pollock Arcana Fairview.; Green City .Jackson Brookfield King Solomon Cypress New Boston Bucklin Dockery Biswell Callao Bloomington McGee-l!La Plata Lodge of Truth Gavel ; ~ Censer Kaseyville

Loeatwn.

Hartford. Newtown. Unionville. Milan. PoUock. Wintersville. Scottsville. Green City. Linneus. Brookfield. St. Catherine. Laclede. New Boston. Bucklin. Meadville. Browning. Caliao. :Bloomington. College Mound. La Plata. Atlanta. New Cambria. Macon. Kasey ville.

NINTH DISTRICT. GEORGE W. DEATHERAGE, D. D. G. ilL, CARROLLTON.

Carroll........................ do do do Ray......................... do do do do : do do

52 373 249 39 57 309 322

338 384 393 444

Wakanda Mandeville Carroll DeWitt Richmond King Hiram Hardin Myrtle Harmony Bee Hive Ada

'" Charter restored Octob'er 15th, 1885.

Carrollton. Mandeville. Norborne. DeWitt. Richmond. Knoxville. IIardin. Millville. Vibbard. Lawson. Orrick.

150 Ninth

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Appendix. Continued. J County.

Di.~t1'ict

Livingston do do do do do do do do

No.

:........

89 路170 333 385 388 434

407

15::> 505

Caldwell do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Fi'iendship Benevolence Chillicothe Alexander Farmersville Wheeling RoyaL Spring HilL Avalon

Location.

Chillicothe. Utica. Chillicothe. Bedford. Farmersville. Wheeling. Mooresville. Spring Hill,. Avalon.

166 Mirabile 224 Hamilton 334 Breckenridge 118 Kingston 232 Polo 523 Kidder~

;..Mirabile. Hamilton. Breckenridge. Kingston. Polo. 'Kidder.

TENTH DISTRICT. C. S. GLASPELL D. D. G. l\L, TRENTON.

Davie路ss........................ do do do do do do do

15 65 201 285 488

Western Star Pattonsburg Jamesport Earl Lock Spring 500 Jameson 409 Civil Bend 106 Gallatin

Wil1ston. Pattonsburg. J amesport. Coffeysburg. Lock Spring. Janleson. Civil Bend. Gallatin.

路Grundy do do

111 Trenton 253 Lindley 524 Spickardsville

Trenton. Lindley. Spickardsville.

Mercer do do

35 Mercer 206 Somerset 258 Raval1na

Princeton. Ilia. Ravanna.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT. NORTON

Clay do do

n. ANDERSON, D. D. G. M., PLATTE CITY.

;...............

31 Liberty 193 Angerona 207 Clay

Liberty. Missouri City. Greenville. .

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Eleventh District Continued.] County.

Clay do do do do' Platte........................... do : do do do do do Clinton do ~ do do .: do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

289 Acacia路 311 Kearney 438 Temperance 13 Rising Sun 49 Haynesville 53 Weston 120 Compass 169 Camden Point 204 Rowley 339 Fidelity 355 Adelphi 504 Platte City 路62 Vinci!.. 113 Plattsburg 397 Gower 296 Cameron 506 Lathrop 519 Turney

TW~ELFTH

Location.

Paradise. Kearney. Smithville. Barry. Holt. vVeston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Cameron. Lathrop. Turney.

DISTRICT.

ULHICH SCHNEIDER, D. D. G. M., ST. JOSEPH.

Buchanan do do do do do do ; do do do Andrew............... do do do do do De Kalb do do ~o

10 Agency 22 Wellington 78 St. Joseph 101 Easton 150 Birming 189 Zeredatha 238 Rushville 331 Charity 376 King Hill.. 508 Saxton 71 Savannah 138 Lincoln 162 Whitesville 248 .Rochester 353 'Ben Franklin 413 Valley 124 Union Star 182 Stewartsville 317 Osborn 308 Parrott

Agency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Easton. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. St. Joseph. Saxton. Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville. Rochester. Savannah. Bolckow. Union Star. Stewartsville. Osborn. Maysville.

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Appendix. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. 1. v. Me MILLAN, D. D. G. M., MARYVILLEâ&#x20AC;˘

.County.

No.

Atchison do do do

157 200 358 483

Holt do do do

- 139 214 294 112

Nodaway do' do do do : do :.. do : do .. ;.................. do do do do

165 196 301 329 4iO 472 474 50 442

465 507

511

Name of Lodge.

Location.

North Star Sonora North-West.. Irish Grove

Rockport. "Watson. Tarkio. Milton.

Oregon Forest City Mound City Graham Maryville Quitman Whitehall Kennedy Nodaway Pickering Guilford Xenia Burlington : Gaynor : Clearmont Skidmore

Oregon. Forest City. Mound City. Maitland. Maryville. Quitman. Barnard. Ebony. :.Maryville. Pickering. Guilford. Hopkins. Burlington Junct. Gaynor City. Clearmont. Skidmore.

FOURTEENTH DISrrRICT. J. B. THOMAS, D. D. G. M., ALBANY.

Gentry do do do do do do do

. Worth do do Harrison....... do, .: do do .. :

125 127 352 312 377 332 21 109

Gentryville .: Athens Alanthus Mt. Pleasant Ancient Craft.. Ryland Havana Island City

Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. Ellington. King Cfty. Berlin.. McFalL Stanberry.

198 Allensville 321 Jonathan 88 Defi:ance

Allendale. Denver. Defiance.

97 257 328 128

Bethany. Eagleville. Cainsville: Wash'gton Centre.

Bethany Lodge of Light Cainsville Lorraine

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FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. HENRY L. ROGERS, D. D. G. 1\1., ST. LOUIS•

. County.

No.

Name of Lodge;

Location.

St. Louis...................... do do do do do do· do do do do do do do 'do do do do do do' do do do do do .: do do do

1 Missouri 2 Meridian 3 Beacon 9 George Washington 20 St. Louis 25 Naphtali 40 Mount Moriah 45 Bonhomme 79 Polar Star 80 Bridgeton 121 Erwin 163 Occidental 167 Orient Francais 179 Pride of the West 218 Good Hope : 243 Keystone 267 Aurora 281 Fenton : 282 Cosmos 323 Corner-Stone 360 ,Tuscan " 416 Cache 420 ltaska 443 Anchor 445 West Gate 460 Lambskin 484 Kirkwood : 95 Meramec

St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Manchester. St. Louis. Bridgeton. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. South St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. l! enton. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. South St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. J~onis. St. Louis. Kirkwood. Eureka.

J efferso.n do do

119 De Soto 164 Joachim 256 Shekinah

De Soto. Hillsboro. Hanover.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. GEORGE E. WALKER,

Washingt{)n do do

D. G. M., DONNE TERRE.

12 Tyro 131 Potosi. 143 Irondale

Caledonia. Potosi. Irondale.

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Sixteenth District Continued.] County.

Iron do

;

St. Francois do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

133 Star of the West 351 Mosaic

Ironton. Belleview.

132 424 430 234

Farmington. Bonne Terre. Iron Mountain. I . ibertyville.

Farmington Samaritan Iron Mountain St. Francois

Madison

110' Marcus

Fredericktown.

Bollinger do

298 Marble Hill 440 TroweL

Marble Hill. Lutesville.

Ste. Genevieve

226 Saline

St. Mary's.

SEVENTEENTH' DISTRICT. '''11[, B. WILSON, D. D. G M., CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Cape Girardeau............ do do ;.. do '" do do

93 103 221 441 191 417

Perry do

457 Triple Tie 32 Triangle

Scott do

路

St. Marks West View Mystic Tie Excelsior Wilson Whitewater

Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Oak Ridge. J ackson. Pocahontas. Stroderville. 路

306 Ashlar 310 Sikeston

Brazeau. Perryville. Comrnerce. ' Sikeston.

EIGHTEEN'rH DISTRICT. STEPHEN CHAPMAN, D. D. G. M., BJ_OOMFIELD.

Stoddard do

153 Bloomfield 489 Lakeville

Pemiscot do

461 Caruthersville 454 Cecil.

New Madrid do

176 Point Pleasant 429 New Madrid

Point Pleasant. New Madrid.

Mississippi..._ do . ..

129 Charleston 330 Bertrand

Charleston. Bertrand.

]30 'Vest Prairie 212 Four Mile

Clarkton. Campbell.

Dunklin do

;

Bloornfield. Lakeville. 路

CaruthersvilIe. Cottonwood Point.

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1885.J Eighl.eenth District Continued.] County. . No.

Dunklin do

155

Name of Lodge.

215 .Hornersville 406 IVraluen

Location.

Cotton Plant. Malden.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. A. B. MARTINDALE, D. D. G. M., WILLIAMSVILLE.

Butler

209 Poplar Bluff

Poplar Bluff.

Carter

509 Van Buren

Van Buren.

Ripley do

304 Faithful.. 369 ~ornposite

Fairdealing. Doniphan.

'Wayne :

526 Wayne *

Piedmont.

Reynolds do

455 Barnesville 239 Hopewell

Logan's Creek. Lesterville.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. J. W. MIRES, D. D. G. M., CABOOL.

Crawford......... Phelps do do

77 Lebanon

Steelville.

230 St. James 213 Rolla 347 Spring Creek

St. James. Rol1a. Edgar Springs.

Dent

225 Salcm

Saleln.

Texas do do do

177 Texas 395 Latimer 469 Plato 11.6 Barnes

Shannon

;

Houston. Licking. Plato. Cabool.

TWENTY-FIRST DIS'l'RICT. .T. G. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., t;NION.

Franklin...................... 27 'Evergreen do 173 Union do 251 Hope do 363 Fraterna1. do ;............ 69 Sullivan ... Cha.rtered October 15th, 1885.

New Haven. Union. '\Vashington. Robertsvil1e. Sullivan.

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Appendix.

Twenty-first Dlst1-ict Contillned.] County.

Gasconade do

. No. ~

Name of Lodge.

Location.

123 Hermann 37 Cedar ~

Hermann. Owensville.

Osage........... do

66 Linn 185 Chamois

Linn. Chamois.

Maries.. do

94 Vienna 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Vichy.

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. C. G. BROOKS, D. D. G. M., JEFFERSON CITY.

Cole do do Miller .. ; do do do

:..................... 43 Jefferson ..: 211 Hickory HilL 187 Carter ;

134 410 437 203

Jefferson qty. Hickory Hill. J efferson City.

Pleasant Mount Iberia Tuscumbia Brumley

Pleasant Mount. Iberia. Tuscumbia. Brumley.

Moniteau..................... 56 Tipton do 183 California -295 Moniteau do

Tipton. . California. Jamestown.

381 Ionia 421 Euclid 117 Versailles

Morgan do do

Barnetts. Versailles. Versailles.

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. B. H. INGRAM, D. D. G. :IlL, SEDALIA.

Cooper......................... do do do do

36 142 456 277 503

Pettis do do

236 Sedalia 272 Granite 84 Potter

Cooper Pleasant Wallace Wm. D. Muir Prairie Home

Henry......................... 29 Windsor do 68 Tebo 184 Calhoun do 343 Agricola do

Boonville. : Otterville. Bunceton. Pilot Grove. Prairie Home. Sedalia. Sedalia. Longwood.

Windsor. Clinton. Calhoun. Norris Fork.

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Twenty~third

District Continued.] County. No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Henry do do

408 Montrose 426 Leesville 481 Clinton

Montrose. Leesville. Clinton.

Benton do

418

365 Warsaw Clear Creek

Warsaw. Lincoln.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. LESLIE OREAR, D. D. G. M., MARSHAI.I,.

Lafayette..................... do do do do do do

61 122 149 320

Waverly Dover Lexington Chapel Hill.. 464 Aullville 476 Mount Hope 364 Higginsville

Waverly. Dover. Lexington. Chapel Hill. Aullville. Odessa. Higginsville:

Saline... do do do do do do do do

55 Arrow Rock 63 Cambridge 85 Miami 205 Trilumina 217 Barbee 275 Tranquillity 337 Malta 487 Herndon 518 Oriental

Arrow Rock. Slater. Miami. Marshall. Brownsville. Orearville. .lVlalta Bend. Herndon. Blackburn.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. JAMES A. SHAW, D. D. G. M., LEE'S SUMMIT.

Jackson do do do do do do do do do do , do

76 104 107 220 316 299

263 '324

391

:. 392 501 522

Independence Heroine Golden Square Kansas City Rural Temple Summit McDonald . Raytown ' Christian Buckner Gate City

Independence. Kansas City. West Port. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Lee's Summit. Independence. Raytown.. Oak Grove. Buckner. Kansas City.

158

[Oct.

Appendix. TV\TENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. I. 111. ABRAHAM, D. D. G. 111., HARRISONVILLE.

CO'nnty.

No.

Name oj Lodge..

Cass............................. do do do do do do do do do

54 Index 147 Cass 276 Grand River 372 Nonpareil.. 386 Dayton 219 Everett 450 Belton 480 JewelL 348 Wadesburg 485 Cold Watcr

Bates do do do do do do

140 254 315 350

Johnson do do do do do do do do do

;

Papinville Butler Altona Tyrian 368 Crescent Hill.. 326 New Home路 479 Rich Hill

Location.

Index. Harrison ville. :Freeman. East Lynne. Dayton. Everett. Belton. Pleasant Hill. 'Vadesburg. Brosley.

229 Mitchell 245 Knob Noster 262 Holden 264 Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 280 Lodge of Peace: 313 K ingsvilie 466 Centre View 135 Warrensburg 274 Cold Spring

Papinville. Butler. Altona. J ohnstown. Adrian. New Home. Rich Hill. :Columbus. Knob Noster. Holden. Fayetteville. \Varrensburg. Chilhowee. Kingsville. Centre View. Warrensburg. Henrietta.

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. SEYMOUR HOYT, D. D. G. M., GREENFIELD.

Vernon....... do do do do do

303 Osage 488 Schell City 490 Montevallo 451 Argyle 493 Vernon 371 Sheldon

Nevada. Schell Cit.y. Montevallo. Nevada. Mounds. Sheldon.

1885.].

109

.I1.ppendix.

TwentY-8eventh DiBtrict Continued.] County. No.

Dade........................... do do do do do Barton do do St. Clair do do do do f

87 359 405 446 458 521 392 475 516 273 442 403 419 412

Name of Lodge.

'Vashington Garrett Everton * Greenfield Melville Lockwood Lanlar Golden Milford St. Clair. Circle Lowry City Star Appleton City

Location.

Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Greenfield. Dadeville. Lockwood. Laol ar. Golden City. Milford. Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Taberville. Appleton City.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. FLAVIUS A. AFFLECK, D. D. G. :/11.,. BOLIVAR.

Hickory do do Polk do do do do Dallas do do Cedar do do do

: ,

279 Hogle's Creek 288 Hermitage 432 Black Oak :. 144 Modern 160 Pleasant 195 Bolivar 431 Cement 467 Pleasant Hope 300 Doric 361 Riddick 396 Western Light 283 Stockton 286 Hesperian 340 Jericho 482 Clintonville

Quincy. Hermitage. Preston. Humansville. Morrisville. Bolivar. Half 'Vay. Pleasant Hope. Forkner's Hill. Buffalo. Louisburg. Stockton. Virgil City. Jericho. Clintonville.

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. WM. G.

Newton do do :\<

: :

HonDs,

D. D. G. 111., CASSVILLE.

175 Newton 216 Granby :.. 530 Ritchey路*

Chartered October 15th, 1885.

Newtonia. Granby. Ritchey.

A.ppendix.

160

[Oct.

Twenty-ninth District COl9,tinued.]

County.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Newton do

247 Neosho 478 Racine

Neosho. Seneea.

Barry do do do do

148 367 383 514 517

Purdy. Washburn. Cassville. Exeter. Seligman.

;

McDonald

Purdy Barry Pythagoras Exeter Seligman

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. w.

W. CUSIIING, D. D. G. IlL, MARIONVILLE.

Jasper do .. , do do do do do do :

197 278 293 335 345 -398 471 512

Carthage Avilla Sarcoxie Medoc Fellowship Jasper Mineral Webb City

Lawrence. do . do do do do

99 269 390 400 452 468

Mt. Vernon . Rock Prairie Marionville Decatur Verona Red Oak

路

Carthage. Avilla. Sarcoxie. J oplin. Joplin. Jasper. Oronogo. Webb City. Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. Mario~ville.

Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRIC'r. JOHN R. FERGUSON, D. D. G. 111., SPRINGFIELD.

Greene do do do do do do do do do do

:....

145 271 297 341 422 435 5 7 497 436 449

Rising Star Solomon Ozark Relief : Gate of the Temple St. Nicholas United O'Sullivan Strafford Ash Grove Bois D'Arc

Ebenezer. Springfield. Fair Grove. Brookline. N. Springfield. Cave Spring. Springfield. Walnut Grove. Strafford. Ash Grove. Bois D'Arc.

1885.]

lEn

.ilppend:ix.

Thirty-first District Continued.] Cmmty. No.

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Taney

453

Forsyth

Forsyth.

Christian do

352

0i0

Friend Billings

Ozark. Billings.

Stone

515

Galena

Galena.

rfHIRTY-SECON D DISTRICT. E.

STEELE, D. D. G. lIf., HARTVILLE.

Webster... do do do

450 439

98 ",Vebster Hazelwood Mount Olive 477 'Hilnderson

:Marshfield. .8eymour. North View. Henderson.

"'Vright do do

529 Niangua ·~· 411 . Joppa 15S' Mountain Grove

Niangua. Hartville. M:ountain Grove. Rome.

Douglas

3~:4

Ozark

4QV Robert Burns

Howell.

327 Mt. Zion

Oregon do do

255

Ron1e

Gainesvillc.

"Test Plains.

Alton 387 Woodside 463 Clifton

Alton. '1'11 omasville. Thayer.

THIRrfYJfHIRD D1STRICT. .JOHN W. FARHIS, D. D. G. M., LEBANON.

Pulaski do

38~

346

Richland Arlington

Camden do

4i13

Laclede........ do do do

401 423 528

Republic of Mexico

520 Toltec

152 8:~

* Chartered October 15th, 1885. G. L. Ap.-ll.

Richland. Dixon.

Linn Creek Mack's Creek Laclede Centre Newburg .Conway·;<-

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek. Lebanon. Lebanon. Competition. Con\vay.

· :

City of Mexico.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT,

f-l 0') ~

COMPILED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER, 1885.

LODGE.

TOWN

AND

11:Y!iSSOuri St. LOUiS 2 Meridian St. LOUiS 3 Beacon St. Louis 4 Howard Franklin S ringfield 5 Gnited 6 A:k : ,.~wark 70 Sulhvan Walnut Grove 8 WilliamSbUrg :Williamsburg 9 Geo. Washington St. Louis 101 Agenc>, : Ag~ncy : 11 Pauldmgvllle Wright City Caledonia 12 ,T y ro 13 Rising"Sun Barry 1~ 1Cyrene Cy.rene Western Star Wmston 16 Memphis Memphis 17 Clarksville Clarksvlle 18 Palmyra ,Palmyra 19 Paris U?ion IParis : 20 1St. LOUIs St. LOUIs 21 'Havanna ,McFall 22 Wellington I'DeKalb 23,Florida Florida ~~I'Wyacon?a LaGran.ge 25 Naphtah St. LoUIS 26 Mexico MexicQ 27 Evergreen New ~li.\'en 28 St. John jHanmbaL 29 Windsor Windsor 30 H.untsville , 'H.untsville 31 LIberty j Liberty 32 .Trian g le Perryville 33 Ralls Centre : 34 Troy Troy 35iMercer Iprinceton 36 Cooper IBoonville

hi'

"'' ' ' ' ' ' ' '1

COUNTY.

P. O. ADDRESS.

ISt. LOUiS St. Louis 路 St. Louis IHoWard. Greene Knox ,Greene I Callaway St. Louis Buchanan Warren Washington 'C~ay Plk~

Davless Scotland

Pik~

Marion

Monro~

St. LOUIs Gentry Buchanan Monroe Lewis.. :.: ,St. LOUIs IAudrain Fra~klin

Manon Henry Randolph Clay Perry Ralls Lincoln Mercer Cooper

MASTER.

SECRETARY.

jJames A. Harris F. T. Salomo S. H. Blewett R. T. Kingsbury W. T. Bigbee Andrew Fisher J. C. T. Wood J. S. Lail John S. Beggs

R. H. Mather Cbas. Matt Jos. W. Branch W. O. Cox J. L. French Hugh Te.mPleton J. W. Smith Thos. R. Hobson , P. J. Heuer M. W. Farris C. M. Bryan W. B. Ramsey M. T. Samuel :: ;J. L. Farmer B. F. Kenney Geo. E. Leslie F. M. Reynolds John W. Boulware Joel M. ~'1~ss J. H. \YIlhamson Geo. W. Robertson A. Derge Townsend Wright Louis Schneider John T. McCoy Jas. C. Bll.Ssford W. T. Thurman Wm. O. Flavell M. L. Stafford IJ. C. Shaefer W. W. Daugherty J. C. NO~ll. G. 'vV. "aters Thos. H. Harris R. W. Steckman A. Marrs

[E. ::VI. Ya~s Joseph Tlce

J. B. Wiseman (C. M. Crouse lFerd. Wenkle John R. Polk Wm.. A. Cox 路C. T. P.epper GranVille Keller Theodore B~ce Abraham ~puo Q. A. Lewis T. J. Crumpacker 'Thos. Chawning IJ. F. Cook A. H. Myerpeter 'Jno. l\f. Marmaduke S. C. Griswold Geo. C. Donehower W. T. Gray Geo. W, Keebaugh J. J. Stogdale :.1". Klein iJ. R. Dunlop _ IJ. N. Pollard jWm. Hirons D. W. Shackelford

TIME OF MEETING.

First and Third Thursdays ea. mo. First and Third Wedn'days ea. mo. Second and Fourth Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Third Monday each month. ISaturday on. or after full moon. Tuesday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Satu~day 0!1 or after full moon. No t'/,me gwen. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. I.Saturda y on or before full moon. Second and Fourth Thursdays. F~rst and T~ird Saturdays ea. mo. IFust and T~l1rd Tuesdays each mo. ,Saturday nIght before full moon. Saturday night before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. First and Third Saturdays ea. mo. Second and Fourth Thursdays. First Friday each month. , First Saturday in each month. Second and Fourth Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. .;T!lesday on or before fUll moon. IFlrst Monday and Third Saturday. ISaturda~ on .or before full moon. Second ~aturday each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Second and Fourth Fridays ea. mo. 1

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37 Cedar IDrake IGasconade 38 Call!!'? ; Calla? Macon 39 De'" Itt.: DeWItt: Carroll: 40 Mt. :Monah St. LOUIS St. LoUIS 41 JEtna JEtna ;Scotland 42 Middle Grove Middle Grove I Monroe 43 Jefferson Jefferson City Cole 44 Jacksonville Jacksonville Randolph 45 Bonhomme Manchester St. Louis 46 Wentzville Wentzville St. Charles 47 Fayette Fayette HOw!1rd: 48 Fulton : Fulton Callaway 49 HayneSVIlle Holt.. Clay 50 Xenia Hopkins.;; Nodaway .51 Livingston Glasgow Howard 52 Wakanda Carrollton CarrolL .53 Weston Weston Platte M Index Index Cass 55 Arrow Rock Arrow Rock Saline .56 Tipton Tipton iVloniteau 57lRichmond Richmond Ray 58 Monticello Monticello : Lewis 59 Centralia Centralia Boone ~O INew Bloomfield New Bloomfield Callaway . 611,y.averl.y : Waverly L9:fayette 62 "mcl!... Cameron Clinton 63 'Cambridge s.later : Salille 64 Monroe Monroe CIty ~lonroe 路65 Pattonsburg Pattonsburg Daviess .66 1Linn Linn sllge 67 IRocheport.. Rocheport.. Boone ,6S;'l'ebo Clinton Henry 69 Sullivan Sullivan Franklin 70!Rollnoke Roanoke , Howard 71lsavannah Savannah Andrew Z2 Danville Danvill~ :\Iont.gomery 13 Eureka BrunswIck Chanton 74 Warren Keytesville Chariton I 75,Ashley Ashley Pike 76 I Indepelldence Independence Jackson niLebanon Steelville Crawford 78 St. Joseph St. Joseph Buchanan 791Polar Star St. Louis St. Louis '80IB~idgeton Bridge~on , St. Louis S1 Hickory Grove HallsvIlle Boone S2,Jackson Linneus Linn 0.

IJ. l\L Boston !A. D. Gl?odaJe A. D. R.LChards J. L. Bndgeford I. i'1. Busey S. T. Hull A. M. Hough

Wm. Berger E. E. Richardson :

IGeo. Strazer IC. J.. walker 1\1. A. Boyd D. D. Fl?rd..: D. L. WIlhOIte J. W. 'fippie J. 1\1. Norris Geo. W. Deatherage ,'G.1\L Doppler H. 1\1. Holco路mb Jno. C. Thompson W. P. Tooley 1 R. E. Brown J. T. Hutton !J. M. Angell IThOS. H. Samuels R. P. Motte D. B. Adams !J. A. Stern ;W. R. P. Jackson 'E. B. Christie IR. S. RYors W. Scobee B. L. Quarles B. P. H.owland J. D. Hicks L H. R. Morris M. H.ug~es lyson S. Dmes John Chivers

r:.

l!. J~qua

Edw1l1 V. Kyte J. W. Pulliam W. T. Chandler Geo. H. Wyatt D. C. Taylor P. Lee Jos. Rosenbaum John McG;regor W. C. Me\< arland G. T. Tibbetts Thos. W. Morehead J. L. Deatherage M. Bowman J. S. Holcomb L. l\f. Nelson C. G. Ely Windfield Miller J. P. Richards : A. Rodemyre Wm. M. Longley H. J. G~lbraith W. D. Corn :.. Jno. A. Rich B. 0. Wood J. R. Beckner J.ohn H. Gregory G. W. Prince J. G. :MiddlecofL J. R Clark ; Yewel Lockridge Sam'l Huffman IJno. B. H~rris Jno. A. MIller M. W. Anderson

'SaturdaY on or before full moon. ISaturda~ on or before full moon. Second & F;0urth Saturdays ea. mo. Second & Ii ourth Saturdays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon.' 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. Friday on or before fulLmoon. No RetllTns. ,saturday on or before full moon. 'Saturday on or before full moon. ,Monday on or before full moon. Fin;t Sat., a. m. ~~ Ist&3d Fri. p. m. Saturday after full moon. First Saturday each month . First and Third \\'ednesday ea. mo. Sat. before full moon & 2 wks after. I!First and ;J.'hird Saturdays ea. mo. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon, First and Third Saturdays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon. . Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Third Saturday & 1st Friday ea. mo. S,~turday 9n ?r b~fore full moon. FIrst and Third f::>aturdays ea. mo. Sat. on orbetore f. m. & two w. fol. I~st and 3rd Saturdays each month. First and Third Saturday ea. mo. Saturday on or after full moon. Second Thursday in each month. First and Third Saturday ea. mo. ,Saturday before full moon. :Saturdll.y before each full moon. Saturday on or betore ea. full moon. 1:hursday on or before full nioon. 'I\l~day on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 1\'0

Isaac N. Rogers F. W. Webb John Michen Wm. H. Fidler J. H. Garrett R. M. Flynt G. W. Adams

W. A. Cunningham 'rhos. R. (jileson jlJlriCh Schneider Philip Rodan F. A. Heidorn M. C. Flynt S. D. Sandusky

....

00 00

L..-I

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Returnt!'.

Second & Fourth Wed. each m. ,Satnrday on or before full moon. jFirst and Third Tues. each month. Second and Fourth Fri. each m. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon.

1-& Q:) C;j

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEl\'IENT, ETc.-Oontinued.

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

LoDGE..

8.:> Laclede 84 Potter 85 Miami... 86 Brookfield 87 Washington 88 Defiance 89 FriendshiP 90 KinR Solomon 91IMadlson 92 Perseverance 93.8t. :Marks 94 Vienna 95 Meramec 96 Sf. Andrews 97,Bcthany 98;Webster 991Mt. Vernon 100I'Cnnton 101 . Ellston 102IBloomington 103,West Vie~ 104 Heroine 105 Kirksville 106 Gallatin 1071'GOlden square 108 Gothic 10g.hland City 110 Marcus 111 'Trenton 112 Graham 113 Plattsburg 114 Twilight 115 Laddonia 116'Barnes 117 Vers\tilles 118 Kingston 119 l De ~oto 120,Compass

p"6"~m~:~,

COUNTY.

s,C:~~路~~---I.

'h,m.路

Lebanon Laclede T. A. Barr Longwood 'Pettis 8. G. Hanley :Miami. I~aline , Jno. Robertson Brookfield Linn A. J. carl. ter Greenfield Dade T. E. Bell Defiance Worth 8. Corwin IChillicothe Livingston W. N. Norville St. Catherine Linn A. C. Clark Holliday ~lonroe ,wm. Hord Louisiana Pike Alex. Ovens Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau John C. Jeannin Vienna M.aries B. F. B.ranson ,Eureka ISt. Louis Dan'l Clary Shelbyville Shelby A. G. Priest Bethany l~arrison M. A. Ford Marshfield '" ebster C. H. Grear ,Mt. Vernon ,Lawrence G. T. Collins lcauton .'Lewis W. B. Henton Easton ;Buchanlln Bloomington Macon C. G. Taylor Millersville Cape Girardeau Carmi Steele Kamas City Jackson Abram KimmeL ~Kirksville Adltir ID. A. Ely.Jr ,Gallatin Daviess Thos. B. yates lwestport I.Jackson Adolph ,Endres Moberly RandoIPh IC. A. Williams Stanberry Gentry : E. l'isheL~ Fredericksburg Madison ,F. R. Newberry ;Trenton Grundy ,' W. C. Swayze ,HOlt :Maitland A. L. Williams IPlattsburg~ 路Clinton \'Chas. Ruch IColumbia Boone Jas. A. Adams ILaddonia Audrain C. A. Smith jCaboOl.. Texas IJ. W. )1 ires Versailles :\lorg-an lw. B. Sims Kingston CaldWell... !Geo. Armstrong De Soto Jefferson Elmer Kempe Parkville 'Platte Wm. T. Noland

J. M. Whlte D. H. Orear J. F.. Vvebster E. Brott W. R. Bowles W. Z. Cooper W. W. Thornton IC. L. Spaldin g T. W. McCormick H. F. Summers Geo. E. Chappell IW.M. Barr D. S. Hetzell L. A. Hayward T. B. Ellis.: IJonathan Stewart.. John S. Stansell Henderson Davis

Iw.

'Wednesday before full moon. Saturdlty on or before fnll moon. on or before full moon. Second & Fourth Tuesdays ea. mo. Friday on or before full moon. 1st. and 3rd Fridays each month. :First and Third Saturdays ea. mo. \8atllrda y on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Monday before f. m. & two w. fo1. Second & Fourth Tuesdays ea. mo. Saturday after full moon each mo. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sa~urday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon. ,Saturday on or before full moon. Secolld & Fourth Monda~'s ea. mo. I Friday

Jos. Belcher J. W. Miller W. W. Wood (acting) John L. Porter :Milt Ewing W. W. Williams Geo. Conway J. P. Shapard John E. F. Edwards H. C. Sykes J. Hatfield J. W. Ellis F. Pannell J. A. Gilliland Geo. F. Pettigrew James McNair R. L. Dodge J. F. Carley Juo. E. Threlkeld

TmE 0' MEEnNO.

Q:l ~

No Relw路ns.

Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. First and Third Mondays elt. mo. Tuesday on or before full moon. Second and Fourth Tues. each m. Saturday before full moon. Second & Fourth Mondays ea. mo. First & Third Fridays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. First and Third Thursdays ea. mo. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. First and Third :Mondays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Third Saturday each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

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121\ErWin 'St. Louis 1St Louis 122 Dover I.Dover ILafayette 123 Hermann IHermann Ga~conade 124 1Union Star *lvnion Star DeKalb 125IGentrYVille GE;ntryville Gen~ry 126 Seaman :Mllan ISulhvan 127 Athens IAlban y .: Gen. try 128 Lorraine Wash'gton Centre Harrison 129 Charleston Charleston : l\.liSSiSSiPPi.. 130 West prairie IIClarkton Dunklin 131 Potosi.. Potosi... Washington 132 Farmington IFarmington St. Francois 133 Star of the West.. Ironton IIr~lI1 13~ Pleasant Mount.. Pleasant Mount Mlller l~<:>'Warre.nsburg IWarr~nsburg J<?hnsoll BO. \~l!ng. Green "'Ir:!ke 136IPh~~IX;.. · · 137 Pramevl1le Pralfleville I Ike 138 rLi.ncoln Fillmore Andrew 139 Ole~on: IOre~on: Holt 140lpap~nvllle papll1vllle ·ln!Ltes , 141 Cham of Rocks Owen .; ILlI1COln 142'Pleasant Grovc OtterVille Cooper 143 IIrolldale Irondale Washington 144IModern llumansville iP.Olk 1451RiSing Star Ebenezer Greene 146 McGee ('ollege Mound l\lacon 1,17iCass Harrisonville Cass : H~IPur9y Pur9y..· · ·..·.. Harry ··· 149 Lexmgton Lexmgton ILafayelte 150,Birming Halleck Buchanan 151j1\'lilton Moberly Randolph 152 Linn Creek Linn Creek Camden 153 Bloomfield .'Bloomfield Stoddard 154 Concord Iconcord Callaway 155 Springhill lspringhilI... Livingston 196 ~shland Ashland Boon.e 1u7 North Star Rockport Atchison 198 l\lountai.n Grove Mountai.n Grove.. Wri/?ht.. 1<:>9 Green City Green City Sullivan 160 PI~llSant..: Il\I?rrisville Polk 161 Chfton Hill IChfton Randolph 162 Whitesville whitesville Andrew 163 Occidental... St. Louis St. Louis 16~ Joachi!ll IHillsb<?ro ,J;fferson 16<:> 1\I~ry':llle Il\I!try':Jlle Nodaway 166 l\IuabIle l\lirablle ICaldwell...

·I

IJ. F. Jon.as John PrIce ..IJ. Freyman IGeo. H. Prince G. W. Crawford J. C. McCoy ,J. A. VRH IS. W. Judkins IA. E. Simpson V. H. Harrison A. L. Edwards A. Parkhurst IW. R. Edgar P. We~ver J. H. Chflstopher G. P. Bro\~n · A. D. Atkms ,A. S. D09~e rJoh~ T. 1 hatcher ILevl l\roler l'r.I.. L. Ealum R. E. Howlett Felix Barrow IA. W: Mitchell... H. H. Carr

I'Sim~m

jA.

IJ. T. Burney

IR. B. Gladden Wm. F. Kerdolff J. K. Graham IHenry i\Ioberly \J. W. Vincent Ste~hen Chapman J. 1.. Rudd \J. B. Francis H. '1'. W~ight M. McKIllop jJames Archer H. O. Woy W. Mitchell.. · A. Bradsher jF. )1. Wa.11.. John J. Pierron IJOhn S. ~lcKay F. P. EllIOtt IV. Bowman

IB.

Loewen R.1.. K.oontz G. W. Talbot. Henry 1\1. Cochran H.ugh Stevenson Wm. 1\lcChmahan J. 'V. Barkley W. C. Shumard 1s. G. Rosenstein W. H. Sheltoll W. T. Hunter R. :\1. Hunter IC. R. Peck.' H. H. Brockman I~. '~. Lemmon ·IC. Lm~enberger · · W. B. Shaw W. J. Barnes C~ J. Hunt \" .. u.Burgesser IJ. J. :Mc.Elwee T. J. Starke Elisha Arnold jD. A. )lurphy I,D. M. Evans

jSecond and Fourth Fridays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon. IFirst Saturday earh month. Second :Mon. and Fourth Sat. iSaturday after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. lsecond and Fourth Saturdays. Saturday before full moon. lsaturday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. !SaturdRy on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. IS~turday 011 or before full moon. FIrSt Tuesday each month. · IT.ue~. on ?r before f. m. & 2 w fol. ~o

Ben C. Hogan ,B. F. Anderson P. H. Chambers IJno. Dallam P. D. :\Iyers W. N. Todd C. B. Crumb J. 1\'1. Rudd L. F. Goben S. R; Hazell .T. W. Peck Geo. N. ",:atson T. B. l\lc~eal.. ·.. iThos. C. Mitchell jP. G. Baker J. W. Popplewell W. R. slubblefield J .. Ed. Walker '''iWm. P. Cherry J. L. Ross

•

L-...J

t'tme gwen.

S~turday before full D?oon. ,FJrSt Monday Rnd Third Saturday. ISaturda y on or before full moon. lsaturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday nearest full moon. 'Saturday on or before full moon. Wednesday befure full moon. 1\'0

returns.

l:riday before full moon. 'I h~rsday on or. before full moon. Thud Monday 111 each month. IFourth Saturday in each month. First Saturday in each month. Saturday on or before full moon. :. Friday nearest each full moon. ..IFourth Saturday each month. ISaturday on or before full moon. First and Third Sat. each month. Second Saturday each month. Isecond and Fourth Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. F.rid~y on. or before full moon.

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•

11\'0 tIme gwen.

ISll.turday on or before full moon. lsecond and Fourth Monday ea. m. S~turday on ~r before full moon. IFlrst and Thud S~turday each m. ,Saturday on or before full moon.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S T.ll.BULAR STATEl\iENT, ETc.-Continued.

6~ ~

LODGE. •

T8.'~'n~~:"·1

16/,Onent Francais 1St. LOUls 168 Colony : Colony ·..:.. ·· 169 Camden Pomt.. Camden Pomt 170 Benevolence Utica 171 Hartford Hartford 172 Censer Macon 173 Ullion Union 174 Sturgeon Sturgeon 175 Newton Newtonia 17U Point Pleasant Point Pleasant 177 Texas Houston 178 Griswold Price's Branch 179 Pride of the West... 1St. Louis 180 Des Moines IAthens 181~Novelty ; INovelty .. ; 182 IStewartsvIlIe Stewartsville 183iCalifornia California l&!ICalhou!1 CalhOU!l · 185.ChamOls !Chll.mOls 186\Moralty Randolph 187 Carter Jefferson City 188 IHannibaL HannibaL 189IZeredatha S}. JOSePh 190 Putnam /Newtown 191 Wilson Pocahontas 192IFrankford ~rankford I93IAng-erona Mi1'souri City 194 Wellsville Wellsville 195 Bolivl1.r I·Bolivar 196 Quitman Quitman 19i Carthage Carthage 198 IAllensville Allendaie 199;New Hope New Hope 200/'Sonora Watson 201 Jame~p'ort Jamesp.0rt.. 2021 WestvIlle WestVille 203 IBrumley Brumley 204 Rowley Dearborn

COUNTY

MmER.

St. LOUls E. GranclJean IKnox F. Wrlg.ht. Platte H.. i"I. Parnsh Living-ston H. C. Cox Putnam B. F. Speak Macon IF. M. Winn Franklin IJ. G. :\fartin Boone F. E. Bruton Newton JD. P. Weems New :\Iadrid Sam'l Mecklem Texas ~ lw. Forister Montgomery IS. K. Tippitt.. St. Louis Walter Pfeifer Clark 1..J. Wilson IKnox 1w. H. F. o~ven DeKalb ·A. D. McCro!'ky Moniteau John Coleman IHenry IHenry Slack Osage ,Henry Ma!quand Randolph ·F. K. Colhns lcole ,ILOUiS Krauthoff Marion J. A. Thompson Bllchanan : H. N. Monta/!!le Putnam Joseph McAlhster 'Cape Girardeau R. T. Henderson Pike R. P. Taliferro Clay Montgomery M. H. Garwood Polk C. W. Freeman Nodaway W. H. Frankum Jasper IJ. W. Miller Worth ICalvin Tilton Lincoln IISllRC Whiteside Atchison John K. Dyche Davie~s H. Bunker ·Chariton ,L. E. Pancost ll'liller IJas. Thompson Platte ~

SECRETARY..

E. AchRrd H. B. Beckner

IM.

H. C. BelL A. A. Stone J. W. Roberts A. A. Gillf:trap Stephen Frazee W. C. Todd Geo. M. Weems James S. Law G. A. Leavctt James Early John D. Henger IJ. F. Parker IS. M. Bo~d C. L. Fowler J. W. Ramsey Max. J. M. Elhot~ IA. N. i\lallplll 1 Chas. H. Palmer Stephen Thorne !Geo; Rees C. 1'. Brown.., 1 Jas. C. Thompson S. J. Dunkum

i"r('~ann

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Jacob Miller Flavins A. Affleck Theodore Pifer ID. A. Smith C. H. Golding H. F. Wells 1' Stephen South · J. P. Shour Wm. Clark.; J. 1'1. Hawkms

T'~E O~ MEET,"G.

Fm:t & Third Wednesdays ea. mo. ~aturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. SaturdRY on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday 011 or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday 011 or before full moon. First & Third \Vednesdays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon. ~'!-turday 0,0 ~r before full moon. First and 'I hlrd Saturday each mo. Fourth Saturday each month. Sa!urday OIl or before full moon. Fl'lday on or after full moon. Second & F..o.nrth Saturdays ea. mo. First 1\lollclay each month. ISecond & Fourth )londays ea. mo. ~ecolld & Fourth Tuesdays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday Oil or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. iVa. Returns. Saturday before full moon. Sllturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Second l1.nd Fourth Wednesdays. 1First and Third Saturdays ea. mo. ,Saturday before full moon. ·.. ·1 First and Third Saturdays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon.. Saturday after full moon. S~turday on or before full moon. 1\'0 Returns.

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205 ITrilumina 206 Somerset 207 Clay 208.saliSbUry 209 IPoplar Bluff 210 ,unionville 211 Hickory Hill 212 1Four Mile : 214 }< orest Clty 215 Hornersville 216 Granby 217 Barbee 218jGOOd Hope 219 Everett 220 Kansas City 221 I Mystic Tie 222 Farmers

jJames A. Gordon Jno. C. Norcross Clay Jno. C. Dagley IChariton IIJ. H. Mason ; Butler E. C. Lacks tiputnam 'A. J. Williams Cole I'W. M. Plummer Dunklin N. J. McBride 'Phelps L. F. parker Holt Geo. \Veber Dunklin W. M. Satterfield Newton W. H. Crane Saline.: W. H. Reavis St. Louis A. M. Everist ClISS : D. A. Gilbert.. Jackson JlIS. G. young Cape Girardeau E. R. Harris Lewis ,Alex. Smith 223Iwoo~lawn lwoo~lawn Monroe 路.. IC. Hanger 224 HamIlton HamIlton Caldwell J. W. Harper 225 Sal~m Salem J?ent.. : ,S. 1\1. Orcnard 路 226'lsalme S1. Marys Ste. Genevieve H. Roseman 227.Cypre~s Lacle~e Linn Z. T. Standly 228Shelbma ~ Sbelbma Shelby C. H. Lasley 229 IMitchell.. Columbus Johnson H. B. Coleman 230 St. James St. James : Phelps Jacob Stone 231 Warrenton Warrentoll Warren H. H. Middlekamp 232 1Polo Polo Caldwell J. D. Grant 233!Bucklin Bucklin Linn B. B. Putman 234;S1. Francois Libertvville : St. Francois A. M. Wallace 235 Ionic : Rensselaer IRalls D. B. west 236 1sedalia Sedalia 'pettis P. ~ah~ 237 La Plata 1La Plata Macon W. r. Gl1breath 238 1Rllshville Rushville Buchanan J. K. Dickson 239 I Hope~elI.. Lesteryille Reynolds W. E. Sizemore 240 Granv!lle Granvllle IMonroe Geo. S. 241 IPalestme St. Charles St. Charles R. A. HICkman 24~I:portland IReadSV!l1e c.allaw!!-y J. R. Gilman, 24;; Keystone St. Loms St. LOUIs Warren H. 1- ox 244 :Middle Fabius IDowning Schuvler 245 Knob Noster Knob Noster Johnson Peter Stringfield 246/Montgomery City Montgomery City Montgomery W. Duey 247 Neosho INeoSho Newton A. Maas 248IRochester Rochester Andrew J. J. Ideson 249IC~rroll.: N?rbor~e Carroll J. N. Cunningham 250 HIgh Hl1l. :Hlgh HIll Montgomery H. S. Leovell

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!l"IarShall Ilia Claytonville ISahSbUry Poplar Bluff Unionvijle ,Hickory Hill ICampbell , \Forest CIty Cotton PlanL Granby BrownsviUe South St. Louis Everett Kansas City Oak Ridge La Belle

ISaline Mercer

~'Rolla

~ones

C. E. Marshall \F. J" Stockman W. H. Waers Clark I RlChard Mey 1 W. A. Shelton E. B. Lumpkins Louis McCutchen B..SaIly J. 1\1. Ford W. H. Helm W. H. T. Green 1 T. C. Andrew ' W. Wesselhoft G. A. Akers J. H. Edgerton R. w. Harris W. R. Allen J. C. Rodes A. R. Torrey 路 J. W. '.:Vingo 1 FranCIS Voelker H. Mar~ham C. K. Dlckerson James Mosby ChllS. CartaIl ,James McIntyre I W. Stoutemore V. B. Bowers A8a McAlister 1 W. H. Brown Geo. L. Faulhaber E. 1H. Durham 1 S. B. Wells A, J. Parks N. M. Read Jno. K. McDearmon R. 1\'1. Kemp James Horrocks 1

J~hn

IFriday on or before full moon.

Saturday before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Second and Fourth Sat. each m. Saturday before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. j Sl!-turday on or moon. 1FIrst Sat. and ThIrd Mon. each m. Friday before full moon. Monday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. First and Third Saturday each m. ' Saturday on or after full moon. !Second and Fourth Mon. each m. \Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. S~turday on ~r b~fore full moon. First and Thud ruesda s ea. mo. 1Saturday on or before fuIi moon. Saturday on or before full moon. F!rst & Thir4 Wed!lesdays ea. mo. 1 First and ThIrd Fridays ea. mo. Thurday on or before full moon. '. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. :INO time given. ' Saturday before full moon. Satuaday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. I Wednesday on or before full moon: Saturday before full moon. 路 Sa~urday before Third Sunday. ' on,or.before full moon. FIrSt and Thud Tuesdays ea. mo. S!!-turdar o~ or before full moon. First & ThIrd Wednesdays ea. mo.

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lVO Ret1trns.

Alonzo ClISe........ A. C. Divinna J. C. Williams E. A. Jones E. P. :M~ehan C. P. MIller

Friday on or before full moon. on or before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before fUll moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

1Monday

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STATEl\iEN~\

ETc.-Contin·ued.

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LoDGE.

251 Hope 252 1Alanthus 253 Lindley 254 Butler 2?5.Alto~

2~6 Shekmah .. : 2::>7 Lodge of LIght 258 Ravanna 259 Lodge Of Loye 260 MechanicsvIlle 261 Florence 2()2 Holden 263 Summit..

2~ Fay.ette~ille

26Q COr!nthIan 266 SOclal. 2671 Aurora 268 Lodge o~ T~uth 269 Rock PrIarle 270lNew Salem 271 Solomon '1.72 Granite 2Z3,St. Clair.; 214!Cold Sprmg 275ITranQUillity 276 Grand River 277 Wm. D. Muir 2Z8,Avillll; 2/9, Hogle s Creek 280!Lodge of Peace 281IFenton 2821 Cosmos 283,Stockton 284INew Boston 285 Earl.. 2~~ Hesperian 281,Cralt 288 Hermitage

I pT3.':;"o;:~S8I---=ot'~~.J washington IFranklin Alanthus Grove Gentry Lindley Grundy Butler IBlIk.s Alton ;: oregon \Crystal. City Jeffe~son Eaglevllle IHarnson Ravanna Mercer /Lltncastt;r : ~chuyler 1"IeChamcSVIlle \St. Charles New Florence MOIl tgomery IHolden JOhnsoll Lee's Summit.. Jackson F~Yetteville I.JOhns01i 1 Warr.ensburg JohI1s~n Martmsburg Alldl'alll 1St. Louis \St. Louis Atl~nta

La\Henceburg Arg.entville Sprmgtield jSedlllia Osceo,la Henrlettl1 lorearVille IFl'eeman Pilot Grove Av!l1a QUl1lcy Chillhowee Fenton St. LOUiS Stockton New Hoston 'lcOffeYSbUrg Virgil City Canton Hermitage

Ml\~on

La\\·rence Lillcoln Greene pcttiS ISt. Clair ,Johnson !'SRline Cl\ss 1cooper Ja.~per

Hickory IJohnsolJ 1St. Louis : ls.t. Louis Cedar Linn Daviess lced9;r ; LewIs lllickory i

MmER.

IID. L. Parker Jno. Kmg-ht... ~. M. Dobson }". H. Abbott · IJOhn A.. Rice C. G. Warne Jno. Barber , Edward Higbee J. U. ~Iuschalley B. E. Wilson Betts Jas. A. Shaw 'C. A. Bo~le~ W. H. BrInker T. W. Hanes Chas. B. l\IcCormick John H. Babcock John Troxtel [James 1"1. Newland Jno. R. Ferguson IS. D. Trumbo D. K. Halley J. M. Caldwell..

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F. E. Bybee Geo. Judy IJ. R: Freed M. E. Ferguson Wm. Sweeny ·IE. J. Thurman John NOlde C. S. younger J. )1. Jones J. 0. ElliS 'A. Barter lw. S. page IW. L. Pitts

'IDlE OF l\!EETIXG.

SECRETARY.

E. H. Roberts (acting) Henry Johnson P. p. Ellis _ J. H. H.ewes Tho~. R. Thornton W. P. Greenlee Geo. R. Hl}nt C. T. l\IartIn S. B. Potter (acting) A. M. Attebery D. A. Hadley IR. V. Dorsey Thos. H. Cox C. E. Messerly B. R. Rennett ,O HalL

ISltlurda y on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. S~turday on ?r before full moon. FIrst and Third Saturdays ea. mo. sa. turda y. on or after ea. tull moon. SIt~urday on or befure full moon. FrIdRy on or before full moon. 1'0 Ret1L1'ns. j Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Monday on or before full moon. ThU. on or before full moon. First Rnd Third Saturdays ea. mo. S~turdRY on o~ before full moon. FIrst )Ionday In each month. Saturday on or before full moon. FirH and Third Fridays ea. mo. ~fO)]day,on or before full moon. Saturda) on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Second :l\Ionday each month. Third Friday each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon.

F. W. Coombs J. H. Cox D. J. 1'001.. J. B. Brent.. R. 1. Stone John H. Wilkins I~I. Sweeney M. B. Loy John Baker jN. B. Brown J. M. Sitton jTh.os. W. Furlong Jos. S. Hartman

Saturday 011 or before full moon. Second & Fourth Saturda)'s ea. mo. Sa!ul'day on or before full moon. ' FrIday on or before full moon. Saturdlly on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. S~cond & Fourth Mondays ea. mo. '1 hursday before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday before full moon. S,~turday bef~re full moon. 11'1rst and ThIrd Mondays ea. mo. Saturday on or before full moon.

S. :M. Jones 0. T. Anderson C. ~. C~lOk IF. Eldndge G. R. xorman R..C. :MOOrE! J. L. Dowmng

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289 I AC!lcia IPa:adise 1ClaY 290/FaJrmount· .. ·.. ·····.. IF lI.lrmount Clark 291 E.dina Edina Knox 292 Lamar Lamar Barton 293'Sarcoxie ISarcOxie Jasper 294 )Iound City Mound City HOlt.. 295 Moniteau Jamestown Moniteau 296 Cameron Cameron Clinton 297 Ozark Fair Grove IGreene 298 Marble Hill :Marble HiIl IBOllinger 299 Temple Kansas City Jackson 300 Doric Forkner's Hill Dallas 301 White Hall. Barnard Nodaway 302 Lick Creek Perry Ralls 303 O~'!-g-e: Neyada.: IV~rnon 304 FalthfUl.. ,Falrdell.hng RJpley 305 Clarence Clarence IShelby 306 Ashlar lcommerce Scott. 307 New London New London Halls 30S,Parrott Ma~.sville IDeKalb 309:King Hlram ,Knoxville Ray 310 Sikestou Sikeston Scott 311 Kearney ~e':rney Clay 312 )oft. Pleasant Ellington Gentry 313 Kingsville Kingsville Johnson 314 Rome Rome Douglas 815 Altona Altona Bate.s 316 ,Rural.. Kan~as City Jackson 317 Osborn Osborn DeKalb 318 Eldorado Luray Clark 319 1paulvme IBrashear Adair 320 Chap~l Hill Chapel HilL Lafayette 321IJonathan Denver Worth 3221 Hardin Hardin Ray 323,Corner-Stone St. Louis !St. LOUiS 324'McDonald IInde endence !Jackson 325!.qockery Il\-!ea;fville Linn 326~New Home New Home IBates 3271:Mt. zion I'West Plains IHowell 328 Cainsville Cainsville IBarrison 329 Kennedy Ebony N9d,!-w~y.: 330 Bertrand IBertrlind MISSISSIPPI 331 Charity St. J9seph IBuchanan I 332:Ryland Berlin Gentry '33, Chillieo"! Ich ...•.•.... 1Li v'n",ton 334 BreckenrIdge Breckenndge Caldwell

iIlkot~e

IJ. S. H.all

!J. J. Rice 1

Ja~e8 J.

IS~turday on ].0

Retu.1·ns.

or before full moon.

J. H. Willis H. T. 'Wells J. W. Davis "N. Browning J. C. Myers :M. Helwig iG. "\T. Small :Moses whybark C. A. Hibbard S. Marlin N. McClaskey

sOule J. F. Foster J. E. Rilev C. C. Fuller 'Lewis Reed jR. DeSteiger J. W. Wingo IB. L. Bowman J. H. Waite R. 0. Hardy A. W. Bear

ls.aturdliY on or before full moon. '] hursdav on or before full moon. Tuesday'on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and Hh Saturdays each mOllth. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. ,Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon.

J. 1\'1; Liddil.. A. '" yatt J. W. Evans J. D. Poterfield D. H. Brown G. Y. Crenshaw J. H. Slack E. Kendall F. Kenly

E. E. Kimball H. B. Powers G. W. Chinn A. N. Ireland Geo. E. Lear H. L. ~-liles A. Gordon Needham Sikes ,P. D. Anderson

Friday before full moo~. Saturday on or before full moon, Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 11st and <lrd Saturdays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. S~turday on or before full moon.

10.

J. C. Smith Frank A. Thomas L. H. Huff JflS.. Gibson F. W. ~foore Samuel Blakely J. ~I. ·Moor W. G. Shaffer Willis Marrs ,W. R. ~Ieador I:M. A. O.Keeffe J. S. Wallace S. A. Field \John Q. A. cope H. T. Smith IH. Nally J. W. Lamar IJ. G. Russell Geo. S. Holden S. G. "Veller M. H. W iloox : ,JO. J. Chapman

W. H. Brown lpeter A. :Malloy F. il-1. Taylor C. S. Owsley T. H. Welch Samuel Brown /W. R. Hopkins R. E. Phillips W. T. Allen W. J. Roach jL. A. J. Lippelt Jacob Leader G. ~. Daugherty IR. :r\. Allen T. B. CarmicaL H. Burrows S.~. Lamll:r J. 1. HeggIe 10. E. Vandeventer 'Sam. Levy T. n ••y S. J. Dewey

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Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month. 2d and 4th Saturday!> each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Time not given. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3rd Mondays each month. 1st and 3rd Mondays each mOllth. and 3rd Saturdays each month. uaturday on or before full moon. Friday before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. ISllturda~ before f1!-1l moon. Second :saturday III each month. 2<;1 a~d 4t~ Mondays each month.

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LODGE.

AND P. TOWN O. ADDRESS.

335 1I-Iedoc Joplin 336 Hallsville Hallsville 337 Malta !1I-Ialta Bend 338 l\fyrtle MiJlville 339 Fidelity IFarley 340Jericho Jericho 341 Relief.. iBrookline 342 Circ}e IRoscoe 343 AgrJcola Petersburg 344 Moberly Moberly 345 Fellowship Joplin 346 Arlington Dixon : 347 Spring Creek Edgar Springs 348 Wadesburg Wadesburg .. ; 349 Pollock Pollock 350 Tyrian IJohnstown 351 ){~saic IBellevue 3?2 Frlend ; Ozark 353 Ben Franklm Sav~.nnah 354 Hebron MexICO 355 Adelphi.. Edgerton 356!Allcient Landmark Harrisburg 357 Young's Creek Rowena 358 North-West TarkiO , 359 1Garrett Arcola.; 360 Tuscan St. LOUIs 361 Riddick iBuff'alo 362 Hiram 'Kahoka I Robertsville 363Fraternal.. 364IHigginsville IHigginsville 365 Wa~w IW.arsa'Y 366 1Adalr Kirksville 367 IBarry ; lwas.hburn 368 I Crescent HIlL Adrtan..·..· 369 Composite jDOniPhan 370!Williamstown Williamstown 371 Sheldon Sheldon 372 Nonpareil lEast Lynne

COUNTY.

IJasper Boone jSaline [Ray Platte ICedar Greene St. Clair Henry ; Randolph Jasper Pulaski.. Phelps

: eMS Sullivan Bates Iro~ ..; IC.hrlstlan Andre~

Audram Platte Boone Audrain Atchison Dade : St. LoUIS Dallas iCIll.rk Franklin [Lafayette ,Ben¥>n AdaIr [Barry IBates Ripley Lewis Vernon Cass

TABU~AR

R. C. Craven

W. J. Horn

O. T. Rouse J. S. Reynolds W. L. Wilson O. P. Margedant Jas. S. Dunham : ; 'V. S. Jarvis R. J. Hill.: Q. 11-1. Davidson J. W. Johnson A. C. Barnes David Gwin A. F. Gentry W. H. White John F. Hurn T. L. Bro.wn Trusten P. Dyer John S. Burns G.~. Sansom R. Smith J. J. Fulkerson James R. Jones E. O. Gates W. K. ~ay)ess C. L. Mills D. K. Ponder R. C. Risk B. Couchman G. W. Farrow

IW.

SECRETARY.

i.IASTER.

Luther Harrington jW. R. Hall. W. B. Searcy

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STATEM.ENT, ETC.-Contin'ued. T DIE OF'

MEETING.

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F. Downing W. W. Roberts

1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. Saturday on or after full moon. iVO Returns. • l:>. S. young Saturday before full moon. IJOhn H. Carson Saturday on or before full moon. R. D. Shumate Wednesday on or before full n;toon. \S. F. Gibson Saturday on or before full moon. W. F. Shackelford Thursday on or before full moon. , No Returns. M. V. Green 2d and 4th Mondays each month. A. W. StillwelL 2d and 4th Fridays each month. J. F. Rhea Saturday on or before full moon. Jas. 11-1. Freeman Saturday on or before full moon. W. A. Wade Saturday on or before full moon. : liTo Ret1trns. S. W. Maxey Saturday on or before full moon. W. R. Read Saturday on or before full moon. D; M..Payne Saturday on or before full moon. 1 j Wm. ):1. Kerr IS~cond Saturday each month. Jos. A. Glandon ,Ftrst Tuesday each month. Browning :Mitchell Saturday on or before full moon. /. W. H. H. Fenton Saturday on or before full moon. J. A. Craig Third Saturday each month. Steph. Shackelton (act'g) First Saturday each month. 1 P. H. Haw~ins Thursday on or after full moon. Alf. H. WhIte 1st and 3rd Tuesday!'. }'rank Furth ,Saturday on or after full moon. ~ .. W. J. Phelps j Friday on or before full moon. S. Frisbee JSaturday on or after full moon. C. W. Seeber 12d & 4th Mondays in each month. A. S. :\-IcGowan Th.ursday on or before full moon. John W. Johnston Frtday on or before full moon. Winter Fro~t Sll.t~1fd~y on or before full mOOD. Lafayette Watts Third Saturday each month. A. J. McCollum Saturday before Fourth Sunday. J. W. Ramsey Saturday on or after full moon. J. L. Deatherage Saturday on or before full moon. F.:M. Wooldridge Saturday on or before full moon.

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3731 ::\landeville 374 Golden Rule 375 Plumb :'l7~ Kin~ Hill 3!, A~lcI~nt ~raft.. 3'8·Kllwmmng 379 Billings 380 Queen City 381 Ionia 382 Richland 383 pythagoras 38<1 Harmony 385 Alexander 386 Dayton 387 Woodside 388 Farmersville 389 Arcana 390 Marionville 391!Ray town 392 Christian 393 Bee Hive 39! Da~an 39;) LatImer 396 Western Light 397 G.ower 398 Jasper 399 Pike 400 Decatur 401!Center 402 1Gavel 403 Lowry City 40~ Alexandria 40;) Everton 406l\lalden 407 Royal. 4081 Montrose ,1091Civil Bend 410'lberia 411 Joppa 412 Appleton City 413 Valley 414 (,reensburg 415 Hunnewell 416 Cac?e 417 White Water 418 Clear Creek

il\10ntgomery C.arroll

· ·1 W. C. Baird IJ. H. Scholle :Montgomery Wm. Parker ISt; Joseph Bucha,?an W. H.l?rindle K~ng.Cltr Gentr) Geo. W~rd KIhvmmng Scotland M. A.. Rmey Billings Christian C. B. Swift Queen City Schuyler N. T. Roberts Barnetts Morgan A. P. France Richland Pulaski.. Geo. W. Morgan I,cassville Barry \Wm. G. Hobbs Vibbard IRay R. T. Craven Bedford Livingston Dayton Cass Geo. A. Cummings Thomasville Oregon S. Ledgerwood jFarmersvme Livingstoll John K. Clark Wintersville Sullivan O. Harris Marionville Lawrence W. W. Cushing R,lytown IJaCkson A. )L. wo. odson Oak Grove Jackson A. B. Cundiff ILawson IRay Jas. 1\1. Morrow IM.en90n iChariton J. S~ Uuthridge LICkmg Texas T. N. Bradford LOUisburg Dallas .1. F. Wisdom IGower IClillton w. B. Sanders Jasper Jasper O. H. Carpenter !Cu.rryville Pike J. W. Hawkips Peirce Clty ,Lawrence Eugene Bavlllgton !~ebanon : ::.. Laclede :.. ( 1\1. Billings Macon T. H. Hughes INew Cambna Lowry City St. Clair Jas. A. Mee IAlexandria Clark K. T. ,9herry Everton Dade J. E. tnrner ~Ialden Dunklin David Haynes I'l\IooresviIle Livingston Jas. 2'11. ~eisch :\Iontrose Henry J. H. Vwkers Civil Bend IDaviess I. J. Henderson llberill. · · I1\Iiller 1'1'. J. Mal'chant.. IHartville Wright. B. F. Hudson ;Appleton City St. Clair W. H. Stone llolckow Andrew W. F. Wood Ureensburg IKnox John Grainger ,Hunnewell jShelby W. S. )lcClintic '80uth St: Louis St. Lou~s W. H. \Vilcox Strodervl1le Cape GIrardeau A. Boreman .'Lincoln Benton H. G. Fristoe 1\1a.ndeville IJonesburg

I~llddletown

1:\1. BlOCk '" ..,,Saturday before fUll moon. Enoch A. Ball Saturday before full moon. C. Pearson Thursday on or before full moon. M. J. GrahB.m I~ aturday on or before full moon. W.. H. Alexander............. ~tu.rday .on or before full· moon. Ell BarlCkman 1\0 ttme gwen. E. 1\1. 1\lorris :Friday 011 or after full moon. A. W. .Parrish Saturday on or after full moon. J. A. l\IcClain Saturday OIl or before full moon. D. B. Dudley Saturday on or before full moon. ; Chas. Ray Saturday on or before full mooll. Adam Hauser ,Saturday on or before full moon. ]0[0 Returns. R. H. Chandler Saturday on or after full moon. W. F. Collier Fonrth Saturday in each month. IE, C. Mulford Saturday before full moon. J. T. Richardson Saturday OIl or after full moon. C. D. Turner Friday before f. m. & ~ weeks fol. M. T. Smith S.atllrday on or before full moon. T. M. Vermillion Sat. before 2d & 4th Tues. each m. J. W. Asbury Saturday before full moon. E. ~I. Shupe ISaturday on or b~fore full moon. .las. A. Craven Saturday before lull moon. J. D. Shaw Saturday on or before full moon. D. S. Hall Saturday before f. m. & 2. weeks fol. I". A. Hendricks First and Third Saturday 'each m. T. G. E~~vards ..: S~turday on or before full moon. W. M. h.. lrkpatnck Wednesday on or before full moon. S': R. Apperson :\~on.day l:!efore full moon. Gran Goodson 1'0 f'tme rr~t'en. John B. Bell 8aturday on or before full moon. W. B. Huston S~tll.rday .on or before full moon.. Jas. E. McCanse ]o.o tww gwen. • T. J. Bailey jFriday onor before full moon. A. B. Frel.lCh lsecond & Fourth. Sat. each month. .T. H. Davis, Saturday before lull moon. Philli Shaw First & Third Saturday each m. John Saturday on or after full moon. N. R. Garner Friday on or before full moon. R. E. Gamble Isaturctay on or before full moon. J. N. Montgomery Second & Fourth Sat. each mouth. S. L. Smith Saturday on or before full moon. W. B. ThiehOtf. ISll.turoav on or before full moon. Z. E.; Gunn S~co?d &.Fourth Sat. each month. J. \\. Hahn 1'0 tune gwen. A..M. l\-Iclntire Fourth :::iaturday each month.

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4191Star Taberville St. Clair 420 Itaska St. Louis St. Louis 421 Euclid Versailles Morgan 422 Gate of the Temple North Springfield Greene 423 Newhurg Competition Laclede 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre St. Francois 425 Cedar City Cedar City Callaway 426 Leesville Leesville : IHenr y

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4_8 LOUlsvllle 429'New Madrid 430 Iron Mountain 431 Cement 432 Black oak 433 Ma.ck's Creek 484 Wheeling 435 St. Ni~holas 436 Ash Grove 43i Tuscumbia 438 Temperance 439 Mt. Olive 440!'l'rowel.. 441iExcelsior 442;Burlington 443 Anchor 444 Ada 445 West Gate 446 GreenfIeld 447 Fairview 448,schell City 449 Bois D' Arc 450BeltOn : 451IArgyle 4f)ZI.Verona 453IForsyth 454 Cecil 455 1BlI.rnesville 456 Wallace

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!E.Jacob C. McLain Lampert C. W. Biersach W. A. Thoms M. F. Mott Geo. walker R. S. Hodges

S~hUY.ler

iwm. Logan LInCOln tS. E. Estes INew Madrid Henry C. Riley St. Francois J. D. Webb POlk John T. Eagan Hickory T. C. Piper ICamden J. E. Fowler Wheelin~ Livingston Darwin Carpenter CRve Sprmg Greene ,R. H. SkE;an \ASh Grove Greene A. T. Welr ITuscumbia Miller Henry Bradlyford Smithville Clay ,r. L. Mizener North View Webster W. R. Brooks Lutesville Bollinger A. R. Jaques Jackson : Cape Girardeau W. H. Miller Burlington Junc. Nodaway St. Louis St. Louis Isaac M. )lason Orrick Ray M. G. Taylor St. Louis St. Louis R. J. Hnmber Greenfield Dade Jno. F. Lyngar rSCOtlSVille lsullivan iJ. W. Schrock Schell Cit y Vernon !p. G. Corkins Bois D'Arc Greene R. T. Johns I~elton lc:ass, ,W. E. Monroe Nevada I"ernon iA. C. Sterrett Verona Lawrence ,Forsyth 'faney E. Claflin jCotton wood p'nt.,MissiSSiPPi.. Q. A. Tipton Logan's Creek Reynolds Geo. D. Johnson Bunceton Cooper Ed. Cramer LOUIsvIlle New Madrid Iron Mountain Halfway lpreston Mack's creek

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SECRETARY.

, W. B. Hill Ernest W. Evert L. L. Jobe L. F. Crutcher IT. P. Humphreys j' F. r. Tetley R. P. Kichols

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G. D. Gr~y H. H. Hlgogenbotham Joel Cook. (Rcting) H. Clay Davis Ira O. parish J. B. Cross SilRS W. Crocker S. W. Haynes !Geo. J. Bi~gs J. D. L. Waddle John Bear G. W. Clardy P. P. Wells J. M. Sniner Johu V. Priest.. \ R. H. Caffell N. B. Pig-go Geo. A. :Moke Seymour Hoyt H. C. Warren, Jr T. L. Strong G. J. Blanchard E. P. Garrison T. J. M)路ers I J. H. Parrish 1Joe. Brasher Tho!:'. A. Barnes O. F. Ewing

Saturday on or before full moon. If't and 3rd Mondays each month. First Saturday each month. 2d and 4th Thursdays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays each month. Saturday on or before full moon.

I"vO Returns.

Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday 011 or before full moon. Saturday on or bofore full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. ,Saturday on or before full moon. Satnrday on or after full moon. Saturnay on or after full moon. '2d and 4th Saturdays each month. Th.nrsday before full moon. Fnday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. Friday before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Sat. on or before new & full moon. lVO

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2d ann 4th Wednesdays ea. month. ISaturday on or after full moon. 12d and 4th Tuesdays each month. Tues. after Fri. on or bel'. full moon Third Saturday each month. 2d and 4th Saturdays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on o. l' before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. 1YO

Ret1l1'ns.

Saturday on Saturday on Saturday on Saturday on

or after full moon. or after full moon. or before full moon. or before full moon.

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4571TriPl~ Tie· .. ··..· 458 MelvIlle 459 Hazelw~od 460 Lambskm 461iCaruthersville 462 Santa Fe 463' Clifto~ 464IAullvIlle 465 Ga y nOr City 466 Centre Vi~w 467 Pleasant Hope 468 1Red Oak 1

4~91~.lato 410

~odaway

471IMiIJeral 4Z2 Pi.ckering 4!3 Nll~eveh 4,4 GUIlford 4Z5 Golden 4!~Il\'1t. Hope 4// Henderson 4Z8iR~cine.: 4/9 RICh HIll 480 Je~vel 481 ClmtOll 483 CI}~1tOl~ville 4S3 Ir!~h Grove 48: KIrkwood 480 Cold Water 486 Cairo 487 Herndon 488 Lock spring 489 ILakevi Ie 490\Montevallo 49L Vandalia 492 Daggett

493Iver~on

49! LewIstown 495 Globe 496IRobert Burns 497Strafford 498IKaseyville 499'Paynesville 500 IJameson 501 1Buckner 502 Philadelphia

···IBrazea}l Dadevllle ISeymo~r

St. LOUI8 ICaruthersvl1le Sante F.e

ITha).~r

AullvIlle IGaynor City Centre View Plea8ant Hope Red Od.k Plato.. : 'Maryvllle loronogo Pickerillg Ol~e¥

GUlltord Golden City Odes8a Hender8on S~neca.: RICh HIll PI~asant Hill ChntoD CI}ntonville MIlton KIrkwood Brosley jc.airO Herndon ILOCk Spring Lakeville Montevallo iVanctalia. Loutre Island MOU?dS Lewlstown LO~l1sill;na

GamsvIlle Strafford Kaseyville Paynesville .1ameson Buckner Philadelphia

Perry IDade

Websle~

St. LOUIs :Pemiscot IMonroe ;.oregon ,LafliyeUe INodaway Johnson Polk Lawrence Texas Nodaway Jasper N?daway ILlIlcoln I,Nodaway Barton L!1-fayeUe ebster iNewton; Bates lcass Henry Ceda: Atchlso.n St. LOUlS Cass RandOI P h Saline /Daviess 'Stoddard IVernon Audrain 'Montgomery ver~on

ILewIS Pike IOzark Greene IMacon Pike ID.aviess IJaCkson IMarion

Wm. R. Wilkinson D. J. Blakemore John P. Robertson Alex. Graham S. H. Steele John S. Drake rJno. A. Fraley J. L. Reddeck ··.. 11"· A. Orr N. G. Engle W. B. Patterson IL. D. Hager, (acting) \JOhn Geers ..: Jos. B. l\lornson R. T. Blow ,.1. W. Harmon rWm. W. Shaw ,C. D. IIOcker IE. A. ~anna S. F. KIng..: IB. F. Denllls iR. C. G. reer.. W. F. Tvgard :JOhn F:~.lcAfee 'A. P. Ferguson IJ. A., l\I~Farland ISam I \'aJlgundy IE. H. Lycett.. W. H. Lane 1.1. D. Reynolds E. S. Herndon James R. Page John Newcomer \S. G . . Popplewell E. H. Allison G. R. wright A. J. Jones W. T. LaRue H. B. Butts J. S. Plattenburg J. A. l\1elton Paul Teter J. P. Gass

\w. H. Teagarden J. L. Simmons

IU. ~bernathy G. ~. Allder : !W. B. Tunnell. .Tno. B. Thom p son IJohn F. l\Iyer8 IJ. 0. Ritchart 1.1. F. Brigg8 B. R. Barnes IChas. Simmons 'John H. Kinyoun !John C. Cochran H. W. Curry IM. T. McCoy R. E. Condon ( E. Elliott ,F.:M. wallace ITheron Ives IHenry Cook H. G. Schnelle A. S. Gum ..: IGeo. F. ulhston Wm. C. Owen C. A. Denton W. D. l\'1¥ers Wm. Elhs G. J. Sl~~r~an D. L. WI11JIlnJS: Hug,? S. JllCObI W. F. Hemstreet.. ·IJ· S. BeImetL C. J. Wheeler F. )I. Burris IB. H. Rutlll.nd ; IA. A .. Baltezore IR. S. Pearson IB.PriCe H. J. Collier B. C. Robertll ,Ed. A. Glenn J. A. Trantham IH. A. McGinty S. L. Kasey 11". M. Pattoll 1

E. R. Henthorn "J. B. Cort..

IS.aturday on or before full moon. 'lhursday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. 12d & 4th Wednesdays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on' or before full moon. ,Saturday on or before full moon. ISaturday on or before full moon. Friday before full moon. Thur8day on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays each month. Thur8day on or before full moon. I~aturday on or a~ter full moon. S~tu!day .on or after full moon.

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jTu.esday on or before full moon. ,Fnday on or ~efore full moon. IThursdlly on or before full moon. Fourth Saturdays in each month. ' 2d & 4th Wednesdays each month. Saturday on o.r before full moon. 2d and 4th FrIdays each month. ISaturday on or before full moon. Tuesdar on or before full moon. I~d and 4th l\1onda~s each month. Saturday on or betore full moon. Fourth each month. Tuesday aD or l>efore full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. ISaturday on or nearest full moon. ISaturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.. /saturda y on or before full moon. Tuesday before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 118t a.~ld 3r.d Thur8days each month. No tlme (flVffi. ISaturday on or after full moon. ISaturda y on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1\70 Returns. 11st and 3rd Saturdays each month. ISaturday on or before full moon.

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503 Prairie Home 504 lPlatte City 505IAvalon 506 Lathrop I 50i,Clearmont.. 508ISaxton 509 Van Buren 510IBiswell 511ISkidmore 512iWebb City 513 Chariton 514IExeter 515 Galena 516 Milford 51i Seligman 518Ioriental... 519 Turney 520 Toltec 521 Lockwood 522;G~te City 523IKl~der : 524 SplCkardsvl1le 525. Cunningham 526!Wayne 52i\Higbee 528 C(:mway 529INlangua 530 Ritchey 531 Lane's Prairie

SECRETARY'S TABULAR S'rA'rEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

IP:8.";;'',,;~i'ss·1 Prairie Home Platte City Avalon Lathrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren Browning ISkidmore I'vebb City Guthridge Mills Exeter Gll.lena IMilford Seligman !BlaCkburn jTurt;ey ·IMexlco Lockwood l~~nsas City \K19der : SplCkardsvllle Cllnningham * Piedmont.. * Higbee ~ C<:>nway '" NIangua '" Ritchey *Vichy

CoUNT,.

Cooper !Platte ILivingston Clinton Nodaway Buchanan Carter Linn Nodaway Jasper Chariton Barry IStolle 'Barton !Barry Sl\.lille !Clinton : I'Re p . of MexlCo Dade Jackson lcaldwell Grundy Chariton Wayne Randolph Laclede Webster ~ewton

Maries

MASTER.

G. T. Akers I.T. S. Brasfield IT. E. Coffee Z. T. Martin W. S. wRllace Samuel J. Carson John L. Greene Frank Adams James Harrington 'V. S. Chinn 0. B. Anderson G. C. Abbott, (acting) IIJ. }<'. seaman J. 1\1. Herlocker A. R. Roller James E. Drane !Wm. Moore ,W. J. Deq-ress !Carter Pntchard J. F. Craig M. .T. Be?son B. Wnght H. SUits D. J. Allen, (acting) J. S. Dysart :G. T. Edmiss~m IJohn B. Davis iJas. 11. Ritchey W. A. Dilloll

IJ.

SECRETAR>.

C. M. Wilson jG. A. Warner IT. H. O'Reilley : D. H. Kendall... IF. D. Sturtevant Robert P. Saunders James M. McGhee Henry W. Crowley H. J. Hutt IN. N. Birkhead John C. Naatz R. F. McCary !ThOS. H. Smith Valentine Emry A. J. Dean !. S. Hitt IL. D. Pol~ock lchas. s~elI!' J. D. ~hlls IGeo. B. Balston C. F. Wymll;n A. M. Robbms IR. 1. Waugh Ben. A. Hamilton .las. E. Rucker IT. J. North .. · ·.. · J. J. Redmond John H. ?Iiller R. A. King

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Saturday after full moon. 'Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. 1st and 3rd saturdays each month. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. : Saturday after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday nearest full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. lwednesda y on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. 'ILast Thursday each month. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. 11st and 3rd Saturdays each month. lst & 3rd Wednesdays each month. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month. Fourth Friday each month. lwedneSday on or before full moon. · ISaturday after full moon. Saturday on before full moon. Saturday on before full moon. ..ISaturday before full moon.

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*Chartered October 15,1885.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.

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Compiled from Annual Ret'/.trns, of date October 15, 1885, including receipts from all 80'/.t]'ees 'ltp to October 15, 1885.

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8 Williamsbu.rg 9 George Washington 10 Agency 11 Pauldingville 12 Tyro

\Villiamsburg St. Louis....................... Agency...... Wright City.................. Caledonia.....................

2 8 2 1

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30 Huntsville 31 LiJ;>erty

\H-U-n-ts-v-ill-e--..-..- -..-..-..- -.1 LibertY:

3! Troy 30:Mercer 36Icoopcr

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76 Independence 77 Lebanon 78 St. Joseph 79 Polar Star 80 Bridgeton 81 Hickory Grove 821Jackson 83 ,Laclede 84'PC!tter: 85 MIamI; 86 Brool';field

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3511·MoSai.c 352 Friend 353 1Ben Franklin 3~4 Hebron: 3D5 Adelphl. 356 1Ancient Landmark 357/Young's Creek 3581~orth-'Vest 359, Jarrett 360ITuscan S61 Riddick 362IHiram

!Bellevue...................... 1 Ozark 3 Savannah jl\fexico......................... 1 Edgerton 2, 2 IHarrisburg.................... Young's Creek Tarkio I' I Arcola.......................... 3 Louis \ 10 Buffalo......................... 1 KahOka ]......

364,Hlggmsvllle 3651\.Varsaw 366 Adair 367 Barry 368 Crescent Ilill 3~9 Co.mposite 310 WI1hamstown 371 Sheldon 372jNOnpareil 373 Mandeville 3Z~ Golden Rule ..: 316 KIn~ HIll ?77IA~C1~nt .Craft.. 378 KIlwmmng

Higgmsville................. I\Varsaw........................ IKirksville............... \Vashburn.................... Adrian.........................

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Barnetts Richland..................... Cassville.......................

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1 411.Joppa 4121APPIeton City 413 Valley 414 Greensburg 415 Hunnewell 416 cacbe 417 I WhiteWater 418,Clear creek

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189

ST. JOSEPH BOARD OF RELIEF.

Sr. JOSEPH, :Mo., October 1, 1885. REV. JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. and A. lIf.: DEAR SIR AIm BROTHER :-Following please find Report of the St. Joseph :l\1asonic Board of Relief for the year ending October 1,1885: DISBURSEMENTS.

RECEIPTS. Balance on hand September 1,1884, $117 St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78................. 15 Zeredatha Lodge. No. 189................ 30 Paul V. Carr, Iowa.......................... 8

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. ORGANIZED

cm1PILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GEO.

1:.0

J.82J..

FRA~K

GOULEY, GRAND SECRETARY, 1876.

REVISED AND BROUGHT Dow~ TO OC~. 15, 1885, BY JOH~ D. VI:-lCIL, GRA:-lD SECRETARY.

NAME OF LODGE.

2 Joachim 3;Hiram 4 Harmony 5 1Taylor a.Olive Branch 6 Unity 71Fmnklin Union 7 Grover 8 Vandalia \l.Sangamon 10 Union 10 Shawnee 10 Chapel.. 11 Eden 13 Tucker 14 Boonville 14 Auburn 15\'Central 15 Perseve~ance 16 columbla 21 ~ew London 21 IGreenc~stlc 22;Frankhn 23IHiram 24.Harmony 241\vy~conda 26'Sprlllgfield 27IRinggOld 27.":emperance 27 1emple 29\FarWest 29,Osage 1

TOWN. Herculaneum St. Charles LOuisiana Springfield Alton Jackson Franklin Calhoun Vandalia Springfield Jonesboro New Sant~ Fe ICbapel Hill CovIngton '\ste. Genevieve Boonville Auburn :smithville ILouisia~a

Columblll. New London GreencRstle Alton St. Cbarl~ Jacksonvllle La 9ra!!ge ·Sprmgfield [RinggOld lvand~lia

Mellvllle G!11ena LIttle Osage

COUNTY.

JeffersoIl ISt. Charles IPike Greene

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Cape Girardeau jHoward ·Henry

I 1

Jackson Lafayette Ste. Genevieve Cooper Lincoln cla Y Pike ,Boone

IRall~

ISulhvan : ISt. Charles

Mo :Mo Mo :Mo Ill...; Mo Mo ~1o

Ill IlL Ill },1o MO IlL l\fo IMo Mo

i~Io

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I~10

Mo Ill. Mo Ill Lewis IMo Ill """"'''''''''''''1'1''10 Platte Ill Dade Mo Ill Vernon Mo

DATE OF CHARTER.

_R_E_~_rA_R_K_S.

!oct., 1820. by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 7, 1825. 1820, by G. L. of Tenn ,Surrendered April 4, 1826. Oct.n, 1821. ISurrendered April, 1825. :May 6, 1852 .T;nited with "United, No.5." jUnited with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. April 3, 1822 Nov. 25, 1821,.disp. G. L. Ind .. ~Surrendered January 7, 1823. ~pril3,}822 IA:rested December 20, 1831. ~[ay, 1852 ,DJed 1860. October 8, 1822 iUnited with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 25, 1822 ,Arrested April 11,1826. October .25,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. IMay, l&'l~ ISurrcndered 186? 1May 6.1802 Surrendered 1850. October 9. 1822 IUnited with 1st G.. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 10, 1826 Surrendered April 6, 1831. April 3, 1827 Arrested October 3, 18S8. May 8.1852 Arrested Oct. ]884. by Lee A. Hall. G. M. IMay 6.1852 Went down on account of war, 1861. \A pril 8, ]§28..: Arrested April 3, 1838. October <>,1830 Arrested October 3,1838. ;October 5. ~837 Surrendered ~862,yn account of war. IJune 2, 1866 ;. Ar~ested ~pnl, 1819. .. IOctober 5,1831 Umted wlth G. L. of IllmOlS, Oct., 1843. October 5, 1837 IAr~ested pctober 16, 184? . ,October 2,1838 Umted WIth G. L. of IlhnOls, 1840. IJune 10, 1853 ,S.u~rende~ed 1876. .. October 8.1839 l:mted WIth G. L. of IlIlllOlS, 1840. l\1ay 6, 1852 /Arrested May, 1855. October 9.1839 United with G. L. of Illinois, 1842. May. 1858 Surrendered 1863. !October ~1, 1839 ISurrendcred 1846. IMay 6, 18<>2 I Destroyed 1861, by war. 1

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ILex!ngton 3~ L~fayette : : L~xmgton 33 HIllsboro al-ws Mt. Monah .. I~Ills?oro 37 Dawson \, ellIngton 38 Graham , Pleasant Hill.. 39 Tully ITUlly 39 Clinton Carlyle 39 ~lodena Modena 40 Coleman St. Louis 41 Des Moines Burlington 41 Bolivar Bolivar 42 Houston Brecke.nridge 42 Iowa BloomIngton 42 Middle Grove Middle Grove 44 ROchester /' Rochester 46 Sparta, formerly "Kabzeett" Sparta 46 Martha Washington washington 49 M!neral Point M!neral Point..:': 50 MIddletown MIddletown 50 0Zark SPriogfiel?50 Anderson Chapel HIll 54,Douglas Marthasyiue 56IPlutte Platte CIty 59 Lancaster Lancaster Salem.: 60 S1. Clalf BelleVIlle 61 Osceola Osceola 6:l i\Iaysville Maysville 62 Dubuque IDubuq~e 63 St. Marys PerryvIlle 63 Iowa City Iowa City 64 Landmark IWarsaw 651Melody Platteville 66 Marshall :\Jarshall..: 69 Alexandnlt Alexandnlt : 70 ICollege Marion College 70,'Dickinson ·..···· · · ·..·I'Monroe 75 ~owling Green Bowling Green 81 ~eosho ! Neosho 83 Dana Calhoun .: 84 Multanomah Oregon CIty 85 Johnson warrensburg 86 i\Iitchell Columbus . 86 Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol.. 88 Ba.tes Bu~ler 88 OlIve Branch UnIon 1

59IMariOI~

ILafayette I'LafaYette

: jMO ;October 8,1840;; Mo ,October 19,1861 Ill.. IOctober 8, 1&10 Lafayette ,Mo :May 28,1858 ICass 'MO 1JulJe 12. 1853 Lewis Mo June 9, 185:L Ill rOctober 8, 1841.. Mercer Mo June 2, 1866 ·Mo 'Oetober 8, 1841.. , Iowa IOctober 20, 1841. Polk Mo 1June 9, 18.53 CaldwelL IMO IJune 2, 1866 Iowa IOctober 20, 1841.. Monroe ,:Mo June 9,1853 Anrtrew IMo ..IJune 10, 18.~3 Buchanan Mo IOctober 8,1841.. IFranklin ,:\OIO 'June 10, 1853 IWiS IOcto~~r ll~ 1&12 Montgomery 11\10 May ~Ll, 1&'>4 IGreene IMO IOctOber p , 1842 Lafayette Mo May. 18<18 ·I,warren October 11,18·12 Platte Mo October H, 1842 Schuyler IMo May 25,1851 Ill... IOctober 11, 1842 '111 October 11, 1842 St. Clair IMO 'IOctober 15, 184~ DeKalb IMo May 25,1&')4 : 1owa Ortob~r 10~ 1843 Perr)' IMo IMay 2<>, 1854 !1owa October 10, 1&l3 Bellton · IMO October 12, 1843 Wis October 12,1&13 Saline Mo October 12,1843 Clark ..: Mo :..: October 16, 1&14 Marion 1110 October 16, 1844 IMarion 1:\[0 Pike Mo October 1'1, 1&16 Newton MO iOctober 14. 1~6 !.Henry Mo /October 17, 1846 Oregon. October 19, 1846 IJOhnson /'l\IO /;March 19, 1&17 Johnson Mo Unknown October 14, 1847 Bates : ,l\Io l\<lay 28, 1858 Franklm Mo October 14,1&17

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Arrested Dece~ber 1,.1866. .' Consol. 1882 wIth Lexmgton, No. 149. Arrested October 16, 1846. Surrendered 1864. Destroyed 186:l, by war. Surrendered May, 1863. Arrested October 19,}846. IArrested October, 1816. Changed to "Mt. ~Ioriah, No. 40," 1844. IUnited with G. L. of Iowa, 1&14. ISurrendered 1863. ' An:ested ~ pril 22, 1869. IUmted WIth G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Arrested February 29, 1864. iSurrendercd 1865. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested :May, 1863. United with G. L. o! Wisconsin, 1844. Arrest~d May 18, 1858. Arrested OctOber 18, 1847. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered November 15, 1883. Surrendered 1864. Arrested 1866. w!th G. L. of 1844. :UnIted WIth G. L. of Illmois, I.843. I;Destroyed 1861, by war. • Destroyed 1862, by war. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Surrendered January, 1864. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. ,Destroyed 1861, by war. United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1&14. : Arrested 1851. Arrested 1864. Changed to "Dickinson," 1847. Fonned from" College, No. 70." Chltnged to .. Ashley, No. 75." Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. IA.rrested OctOber 28,1852. ., . 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. UnIt d G. L. Ore. .'Destroyed 1861, by war. IDestroyed 1861, by war. Closed with :Mexican war. IDestro Yed 1861, b~ war. Arrested about 18<>5.

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NA;\IE OF LODGE.

MiDresden 90lprairie 94 Boone 94 Even.ing Star 95 AcacIa 95 Pleasant Hill 95,Chapman 99i:r.a. Vernon 101 Greene 103 Carthage 105 RelieL I 106,Macon 106iLaporte 106.I"liami 108 )leW :Madrid 108 Aztec

TOWN.

COUNTY. _ _ STATE. \

Dresden p.ettis Harrisonville Cass Columbia Boone Cuba Crawford Jackson ·Cape Guardeau Pleasant Hill.. ICass Las Vegas Ter. of New Mex I\It. Vernon IPolk S.pringfield IGreene Carthage Jasper Georgetown /pettis I\Iacon ,Macon ]O'Iacon ~lacon ~ Miami Saline )lew Madrid Kew 1t'Iadrid Las Cruces Ter. of 1i!ew l\fex 109IMo~t~zuma Santa Fe : Ter. of Ne'y1t'lex 109 LOUIsiana Ste. GenevIeve Ste. GenevIeve 111 j St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis 112 E7.ell St. Francisville Clark 11~ ~averly ~averly ILafayette 110 Sibley SIbley Jackson 115 Borger South:West City I:\lc~onald 116 DavIess Gallatm Davless 118 Hiram St. charles ,St. Charles 119 FOl'ter Boston Scott 124 Cedar Fremont Cedar 124 Dl!-rden,ne O';Fallo.n St. C.harles AdaIr 128IKlrksvllle KIrksvIlle 128 Live Oa~ iPleasant HilL C8;ss: : : 129 Constantme ICharleston ~I1SSISSlppl. ISO Barry Cassville Barry 13~ s~rcoxie IS~rcoxie Jasper 135 Rldgle~r RIdgley Platte 137 \Varrenton ''''''''''''''''''''''''''1 Warrenton Warren 138 Round Prairie Newark Andrew 140 Smithton _ Smithfield 141 Middlebury Middlebury Mercer 14.1 Or.ienta~ Tr~ntol~ Grundy 143 Flmt HIll Fhnt HIll St. Charles 1

DATE OF CHARTER.

!october 19, 1867 October 12.1847 I]o,Iay 8.1848 May 29, 1855 1May 5. 1848 May 8.1848 June 2.1866 I:MO :'I\fay 11, 1848 Mo May 1~. ]848 Mo May 12, 1849 Mo May ]0, ]849 Mo May.28, 1858 l\'[o II\fay 28,1858 1>10 l'rIay 10, 18t19 Mo May 10.1849 IOctober 1~. 1867 ,MaX 8.18;)1.. :MO 1180/, by G. L. of Pa Mo 1809, by G. L. of Pa 11\[0 May 9, 1850 \MO l l,Iay 9. 185? Mo May 10. 1850 \!MO \October 15;·1874 Mo May 10. 1850 \MO IMay 10, ]850 Mo May 10. 18.?0 \MO May 10, 18b1.. )-10 October I? 1867 Mo May 8. 18b1.. \MO \October ]? 1867 Mo May 8. 1851.. Mo I)fay, 1852 Mo !May, 1851.. Mo May 7. 1851.. Mo June. 1851.. Mo May 31. 1855 Kansas: :\-Iay, 1855 Mo May 31. ]855 Mo October 17~)873 I Mo May 31, 18t>0

RE;\IARKS.

i Arrested

M.o Mo 1>Io Mo MO IMo

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July. 1878. by T. C. Ready, G. M. Destroyed 1861, by war.

JUl.le 12. 1875. Went down durmg the war. lSurrendered Arrested 1853.

United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Surrendered December 27,1862. United with" United, No.5," 1857. Burned out 1861. Went down 1860. Surrendered 1873. Changed to" Macon, No. 106." Surrendered February 10, 1857. Destroyed during the war. • Un!ted w!th G. L. of New Mex!co, 1827. Umted WIth G. L. of New MeXIC?, 18/7. Arrested by G. L. of Pennsylvallla, 1824. Arrested. Surrendered 1860. Surrendered Ja!mary 28, 1860. Surrendered 1863. SurrendereQ October, 1882. Arrested 18/6. . Surrendered May, 1862. Surrendered 1866. Surrendered 1863. [G. :M. Arrested Jan.1~, 1885. by R. F. Stevenson_, Arrested 1863. New Charter 1864 to No. 100 Arrested by G. L. of Mis..souri, 1877. Surrendered July 28.18/4. Arrested 1852. Arrested 'May. 1858. . Destroyed 1861. by war. Surrendered 1856. jArrested 1865. IAll records lost. [Arrested 1872. ,Consolidated with Trenton Lodge, 111. jSurrendered 1863.

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\Barry Carroll IMacon \Danas

~lcDon8Id

Camden

I·IJohnson ·..· Wayne Franklin 'Taney IKnox Andrew Clark Clark Miller Mississippi. IBollinger Clark IClark IPolk Cass Callaway IPlatte Camden Ray IBarry Harrison Henry 1

IDaviess Buchanan cass HowelL :Hic~ory

I}Ianon Macon IJRSPer IBarton Grundy I.carrou

IJ~Ckson

Plke ,Platte

:'Il0 IJune 1. 18~~ IDestroyed 1861, ?y war. Mo June 1. 1800 Surrendered 185». [G. M. MO IMaY.1~5 IArrested Al?ril. 1885. byR. F. Stevenson, Mo :May, 18,,5 IArrested 1861. MO IJune 1. 1855 Arrested Jan. 19. 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Mo IMay 26._~855 Destroyed 1861. by war. Kansas. ·May. 18"0 No returns. . ·I~eb 1856 ·..·..; ·..·· IMade n.o returns. l\!o IMay 28. 1806 ; I Destroyed 11161, by' v.:ar. _ 1Mo October 19. 1867 !Surrendered April 20, 1885. IMo 1May 28, 1856 IArrested Jan., 1878. by 'T. C. Ready, G. M. Mo 10ctober 11, 1879 Arrested June 12. 18~, by L. A. Hall, G. M. MO 1May 29.1~6 IArrested May. 1_866. 1\10 May 28, 1856 lsurrendered 1807. ,Mo jMay 18. 1857 Surrendered 1861, \:'Ilo IMay 18.1&'\7 S.urrendered June 12, 1863. Mo May 18, 1857 Surrendered 1863. ,Mo May 30. 1857 Surrendered August 22,1874. I~IO May, 1857 "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''1 No records. ,.. Mo IMay.1857 Destroyed 1861. by war. MO !May , 1~8 Destroyed 1862. by war. .:\10 May, 18<>9 IDestroYed 1861. by war. Mo ~Iay. 1859 Destroyed 1861. by war. !~{o IMay, 1859 Ar. June. 1881. by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. \)-IO I~.Iay 28. 1859 I.Arrested June. 1879. by N. M. Givan, G. M. Mo May, 1860 ISurrendered 1862. Mo May, 1859 Went down 1861. by war. i~IO May.1860 IDestrOYed 1861, by war. IMO IMay. 1860 Arrested 1863. Mo October 19. J867 Surrendered J873. IN. ~le.x.IJune 1. 1860 surrendered 1865. l IUtah June 1. 1860 surrendered 1861. Mo May, 1861 Arrested 1865. lSurrendered 1863. IMo May, 1861 I·l\Io !:May • 1861 IDestro yed 1861, by war. Mo May, 1861 Surrendered 1861. 11\10 }Iay, 1861 IDestro y ed by war. Mo May. 1861 Destroyed 1861. by war. II:'IIO October 12,1869 Surrendered 1871. I Destroyed 1863, by war. MO ~.lay, 18?1 Mo May. 1861. Destroyed 1861, by war. 11<10 May 29, 1861. No returns. 1863 · lsurrendered 1865. No returns. !MO October !9. 1867 Surrendered 1877. IMo May. 1860_ Surrendered September.}88l. Mo ,October 1<>, 1868 1Surrendered October, 18/8. II

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277 Index 284ILilly 295 Grove 314'ISt. Aubert 326 Kit Carson 330 Lathrog:.. · 332 Clark ItY 3361oak. Grove 340 AmIty 347ILandmark 348 Ash Grove 348 Cimarron 349!Lone Star 357 PheIRS 358lcom ort 364 King David 366 Unanimity 321 Craig : 319ICoatesvIlle 405~Ieridian Sun 406IIturrea 4071Ho!lston 409 Dnlty 417 Covenant 432 Dauphine 433!Silent Temple 436ILamonte 442,Mt. Lebanon 449IPiedmont 454iBenton 463ILake 465 Silver City 479ITriangle 480!Dnion

IInctex Grant Cit~r IWebster Groves IRt. Aubert !Elizabethtown ILathrop 1Clark City IPin.k Hill Smithton Kennett.. Ash Grove Cimarron ILone Star.. /:PhelPs City Rocky Comfort Kansas City Weston ICraig : lcoatesvllle Austin IHanJ;libal.. 1w.elhngton ,RIchmond /carrollton DauPhine ,:ZIlacon ILamont!'l l\1t. MorIah Piedmont... Lincoln lcunnin~ham

Silver City Butler ILa Junta

lJ:o.

COUNTY.

I·cass 'Vorth 1St. Louis lcallaway lclinton Clark

IJac~son

Pettis DunkliIb. iGreene 1

Gentry ,IAtchison McDonald Jackson ,Platte IHol t lschuyler Cass IMarion \LarI1Yette Ray Carroll losage iMacon

IPetti~

HarTison Wayne IBenton !Chariton Grant.. IBates INew Mexico

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REMARKS.

IMO IOctober 15,1868 Arrested 1877. IMO October. 1868 Ar. Dec.. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Mo Il\Iay 15, ]868 Surrendered 1874. Mo IOctober 12, 1869 1Surrendered December 14, 1882. 'N. Mex. October 12.1869 1 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready. G. M. IMo IOctober 13,1870 Arrested May. 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. IMO IOctober 12, 1870 Surrendered 1875. Mo October 12, lSZ0 Surrendered October 3. 1873. l\Io October 13, 1810 Surrendered January 1884. 1 jIMO 'OctOber 13, 1870 ! Arrested Mar., 1879, by N.:\L Givan, G. M. Mo October 13.1870 Arrested 1872. N. Mex'IOctober 14,1875 Surrendered 1879. Mo October 13. 1870 Arrested Jan. 25,1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Mo IOctober, 1870 Surrendered 1881. 1 ,MO ,October 13. 1870 Arrested Jan. 19. 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Mo October 13.1870 Surrendered 1879. Mo October 13. 1870 Surrendered 1879. IMo IOctober ]3.]870 :1Arrested Jan. ~O. '83, byC. C. Woods, G. M. IMO ,OctOber, 1811.. j(;onso1.1881 With Glenwood, No. 427. 'Mo October 13. 1871 · Arr. AU~.. 1885. by R. F. Stevenson. G. 'M. 1Mo October 13. 18Z1. 1Conso1. with Hannibal Lodge. N'O,:.I88. 1 Mo October 13, 18~1.. 1Destroyed by fi~e December 19, 1813. Mo October 13,1811. ,Surrendered 1816. IMO /October 12, 1872 1 Conso1. with Wakl1nda Lodge, No. 52, '80. \MO October 17. 187:3""'''''''''''''''''1 Surrendered 1879. Mo October 16.1872 Surrendered October, 1877. IMO loctober 16.1822 Arrested Oct., 1~8, by T. C. Ready, G. M. l\oIo iOctober 16, 18/2 Surrendered, 18/9. MO iOctober 16. 1872 Arrested Jan. 19, 188!. by L. A. Hall, G. M. IMO October 16, 1872 IArrested .May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Mo iOctober 17, 1873 Arre~ted Nov"ember 7. 1876. IN. Mex. October 17, 1873 1Surren'd ch'ter, & united with G. L of N. !MO /October 15. 1874.. 1 Surrendered Oct.• 1877. . [Mex.• 1882. October 15, 1874'''''''''''''''''''''1 United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877.

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Appendix.

195

DISTRICT LECTURERS, 1885-6.

APPOINTED BY ALLAN Me DOWELL, R. W. GHAND LECTURER.

DUit.

Dist. .No.

No. 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

J. T. Laughlin, Fairmont. A. Fisher, Newark. James P. Wood, New London. H. B. Butts, Louisiana. M. H. Garwood, Wellsville. Wm. H. Carpenter, Centralia. Ben. T. Hardin, Moberly. John J. Dillinger, Owasco. James E. Drake, Carrollton. C. S. Glaspcll, Trenton. S. H. Black, Cameron. Myron A. Lytle, St. Joseph. W. H. Hudson, Maryville. J. B. Thomas, Albany. Simon Suss, 81. Louis. Geo. E. Walker, Bonne Terre. Wm. B. Wilson, Cape Girardeau.

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

Stephen Chapman, Bloomfield. A. B. l\fartindale, Williamsville. J. W. 'Mires, Cabool. J. G. Martin, Union. C. G. Brooks, Jefferson City. B. II. Ingram, Sedalia. Leslie Orear, Marshall. R. E. Bainbridge, Kansas City. Wm. H. Stansberry, Harrisonville. Seymour Hoyt, Greenfield. F. A. Affleck, Bolivar. Wm. G. Hobbs, Cassville. W. W. Cushing, Marionville. John R. Ferguson, Springfield. E. C. Steele, Hartville. John W. Farris, Lebanon.

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI,

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DATE ELECTION.

GRAND l\IASTER.

D. GRAND l\IASTER.

II GRAND s. WARDEN. I GRAND

WARDEN.

GRAND TREASURER.

Ii GRAND SECRETARY.

April. 1821.. Thos. F. RiddiCk *II iJameS KennerIY *llwilliam Bates * Archibald Gamble *,-W-i-n-ia-m-R-e-n-s-h-a-w-.*Oct., 1821.... Nath'l B. Tucker * Thompson Douglass ~'.Edward BlHes * William Bates * Archibald Gamble *\william Renshaw.* Oct., 1822 Nath:l B. Tucker :I~hompson D.ouglass :.Edward Bates <W!ll!am G. Pettus....: Arch!bald Gamble : William Re~~haw.* Oct., 1823 Nath 1 B. Tucker lieo. H. C. Melody ,Edward Bates /,Wllham G. Pettus ·, ArchIbald Gamble T. Douglass. " Oct., 182~ Nath'l B. Tucker <IGeo. H. C. 1\IelOdy <lw~ll!am G. Pettus : ?:hornton Gr!m~ley..: Arch!bald Gamble : T. Douglass.* * Edward Bates IGeo. H, C. Melody , Wilham G. pettuS ,Ilhornton Gnmsley.. ArchIbald Gamble IJOhn D. Da~gett. Oct., 1820 Oct., 18:l~ Edward Bate~ : Hardage Lane :,!Mart!n Ruggles : John F. Rylalld :IIRiCh. T. McI<;in~ey -:,JOhn D. Daggett.: . Oct., 18~' Edward Bates ,., Hardage Lane : *IMartlil Ruggles *IH. R. Gam~le * Thornton Gr!msley *IJOhn D. Da~gett.* Oct., 1828 Hardage Lane · Geo. H. C. l\lelody...... H. R. Gamble IAdam L. MIlls Thornton Gnmsley John D. Da",gett. Oct., 1829 Hardage Lane *IFred. L. Billon II. R. Gamble >llIAdam L. Mills * Bernard pratte *IJOhn D. Daggett.* Hardage Lane * Geo. H. C. MelOdy *I'SiI~ICIO'ir Kirtley * Adam L. MillS *IThomas Andrews * ~red. L. B!llon. Oct., 1830 Dec., 1831.... Edward Bates : ..: Geo. H. C. l\lelod~ : Oliver 1'~rker : Augustus Jones : Thomas Andrews red. L. B~l1on. Oct., 1832 H. R. Gamble Geo. H. C. lIIclody 1\1. J. Noyes · Augustus Jones Thomas Anclrews Fred. L. BIllon. Dec., 1833 Sinclair Kirtley * A. B. Chambers *IJohn Wilson *,G. A. Tuttle *IGeo. H. C. Melody * John Garnett.* Nov.. 183~1... A. B. Chambers * S!ncla!r K!rtley *,OI!Ver parker * S. W. B. Carnegy Geo. H. C. Melody ~ ,\homas \.¥. Conyers.'" Oct., 1835.it \A. B. Chambers * Smclalr KIrtley '" OlIver Parker * S. W. B. Carnegy IGeo. H. C. Melody '" 1 homas W. Conyers.'" Oct., 1836 S. W. B. Carnegy John D. Dag?:ett *IEdward Searcey * GranvilleSnell.. "'IGeo. H. C. Melody * Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 183i S. W. B. Carnegy John D. Daggett.. B. Chambers * Thomas Andrews * Geo. H. C. Melody '" Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1838 IS. W. B. Carnegy John D. Daggett '" A. B. Chambers * Alex. 1'. Douglass *IGeo. II. C. :Melody * Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1839 1P. H. McBride * A. B. Chambers '" Alex. T. Douglass * William C. vance *IGeo. H. C. Melody '" Richard B Dallam.* Oct., 1840 1'. H. McBride * Joseph Foster *!Alex. T. Douglass * John Orrick * Geo. H. C. Melody * Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1811 p. H. :McBr~de * Joab Bernard '" Joseph Foster * C. H. Bowers Geo. H .. C. Melody '" R!chard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1842 111'. H. )IcBnde * Joab Bernard *IJosePh Foster * C. H. Bowers 'IJOhn Slmonds: * RIchard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1843 11'. H. McBride '" Joseph Foster * J. W. S. l\Iitchell * E. S. Ruggles * Fred. L. Billon Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1844 .T. W. S. Mitchell * Fred. L. Billon E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson * Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1845 J. W. S. Mitchell * John D.1'aylor * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. JaCOby dl.TOhn S. Watson ", Fred. L. Billon. Oct., 1816 John Ralls *IJohn D. Taylor *IE. S. Rugglcs * J. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson * Fred. L. Billon. Oct., 184i Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * Cyrus Osborn *IJohn S. Watson * J. W. S. Mitchell.'" May, 1848 Josepb Foster * E. S. Ruggles ~:Cyrus Osborn.: * Joseph MeggUire ~IJOhn S. Watson * J. W. S; Mitchel!.* *IE. S. Ruggles "'IJoseph MeggUlre * 1'. Draper '" John M. Reed * C. D. W. Johnson.* May, 1849 John F. Ryland May, 1850 John F. Ryland * B. W. Grover *\p. Draper * S. F. Currie *iJ. T. Johnson : * C. D. W. Johnson.* May, 1851.... B. W. Grover * E. S. RUggles *,S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner IJ. T. Johnson * C. D. W. Johnson.* May, 1852 B. W. Grover '" S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner S. H. Saunders J. T. Johnson * A. O'Sullivan'* June, 1853"'1 Wilson Brown '" L. S. Cornwell J. W. Chenoweth * R. C. Hill *IJosePh Foster '" A. O·Sullivan.* D. p. Wallingford *!James H. Britton ** Joseph Foster '" A. O'Sullivan.* May, 18M IL. S. Cornwell May, 1855 L. S. Cornwell **'.1. W. Chenoweth * H. E. Van Orsdell * John D. Daggett '" A. O·Sullivan.*

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May, 1856 IBenjamin Sharp *lw. A. Cunningham May, 1857 IS. H. Saunders P. Draper May, 1858 IS' H. Saunders IMarcus BOyct May, 1859 Marcus Boyd * M. H. McFarland May, 1860"'IM. H. McFarland W. R. Penick May, 1861... William R. Penick John Decker May, 1862'''IGeorge Whitcomb * John H. Turner May, 1863 John H. Turner Wm. N. Loker May, 1864 John F. Houston * John D. Vincil May, 1865 IJohn F. Houston * John D. Vincil.. May, 1866'''IJohn D. Vincil.. W.E. Dunscomb Oct., 1867 W. E. Dunscomb * C. A. Rowley Oct.. 1868 John D. VinCil... I:R. E. Anderson Oct., lR6!L. William D. Muir *' T. E. Garrett... Oct., 1870 IThomas E. Garrett R. E. Anderson Oct., 1871.... jThOmaS E. Garrett /R. E. Anderson Oct., 1872 Samuel H. Owens * J. E. Ryland., Oct., 1873 R. E. Anderson John W. Luke Oct., W. Luke Xenophon Ryland Oct., 187<> James E. Cadle IXenophon Ryland Oct., 18Z6 IXen. R. yla~d ,.;I'Zhos. C. Re!Ldy Oct., 18'7 I T. C. Read) ' jlo'Oah :M. GIvan Oct., 1878 ::Noah )1. Givan Jos. S. Browne Oct., 1879 Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stubblefield Oct., 1880 W. R. Stubble.field Alex. M. Dockery Oct., 1881.. Alex. M. Dockery ,Rev. Chas. C. W.OOdS Oct., 1882 Chas. C. Woods ILee A. Hall Oct., 1883 Lee A. HalL R. F. Stevenson Oct., 1884 Robert F. Stevenson.. :James W. Boyd Oct., 1885 James W. Boyd IGeorge R. Hunt..

187~""IJohn

IS. H. Saunders \MarCllS Boyd *IJohn D. Daggett *IA. O'Sullivan.* *' Marcus Boyd * J. F. Houston * John D. Daggett.. *I.A. O'Sullivan.* *!JOhn F. Houston * John Decker ·..·..*IJOhn D. Daggett.. *,A. O'Sullivlln.* W. R. Penick John Decker * John D. Daggett.. *IA. O'Sullivan.'" John Decker *ISamuel M. Hayes John D. Daggt::tt * A. O'Sullivan.* * Geo. Whitcomb * A. L. McGregor John D. Daggett *A. O'Sullivan.* Wm. N. Loker Samuel Rllssell *IJohn D. Daggett.. *jA. O'Sullivan.* John D. Vincil A. L. McGregor John D. Daggett.. *IA. O'Sullivan.* A. L. McGregor Martin Collins Wm. N. Loker A. O'Sullivan.'" Martin Collins R. E. Anderson Wm. N. Loker A. O'Sullivan.* * R. E. Anderson A. L. McGregor Wm. N. Lokcr ,A. O'Sullivan.* t * '1'. E. Garrett Wm. D. Muir *' Wm. N. Loker !G. Frank Gouley.* t Wm. D. Muir *.A. :M. Dockery Wm. N . . LOker G. Frank Gouley.* Alex. M. Dockery Samuel H. Owens * Wm. N. Loker IG. Frank Gouley.'" Samuel H. Owens *,JOhn E. Ryland 1wm. N. Loker G. Frank Gouley.* Samuel H. Owens John E. Ryland Wm. ~. Loker G. Frank Gouley.* John W. Luke Jas. E. Cadle 'Wm. N. Loker iG. Frank Gouley.* IJas. E. Cadle Xenophon Ryland Wm. N. Loker G. Frank Gouley.* ·Jas. E. Cadle ,JThOS. C. N. LOker Frank Gouley .: Thos. C. Ready :·· Noah lY1. GlVan !'\m. N. Loker G. Fmnk Gouley. * Noah M. Givan l\~. G. Hubble ,Wm. N.. LOker · ·IG. Frank ~ou~ey.* ~ Ii Jos. S. Browne \,. R. Stubblefield IWm. N. Loker John D. VIllCIl. Wm. R. Stubblefield .. Jas. E. Carter *IJOhn W. Luke John D. Vincil. .las. E. Carter ~ * Alex. M. Dockery John W. Luke John D. V~nc!l. Chas. C. Woods Lee A. ,Hall.: John W. Lu~e IJohn D. V~nc!l. Lee A. Hall.. Robt. :F. Stevenson IJOhn w. Luke John D. VIllCIl. Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd Samuel lY1. Kennard IJOhn D. V!nc!l. James W. Boyd Geo. R. Hunt jSamuel M. Kennard ,John D. VIllCIl. I'George R. IIunt.. Wm. M. Williams Samuel M. Kennard \JOhn D. Vincil. Wm. M. Williams James P. Wood :Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.

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il John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from

t Appointed August 13th, 1866, by John D. Vincil, G. )1.

11 Died within one week after his installation.

t Died August 11th, 18li6, while in office.

eDIed April 11th, 1877, while in office.

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OFFICERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22d. 1821. EDWARD BATES, Warshipjal JIaster. JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden. WILLIAM BATES, Jttn'ior Warden. JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treas'arer. ABRA~I BECK, Secretary. ~

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Appendix.

GRAND LODGES-ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES.

State. Alabama , Arkansas Arizona CaIifornia Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia Dakota Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi. Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York

Name.

Daniel Sayre Fay Hempstead Geo. J. Roskruge Alexander G. Abell.. Edward C. Parmelee J oseph K. Wheeler Jose :F'. PeIlon William S. Hayes Wm. R. Singleton ;.Charles T. McCoy De'Vitt C. Dawkins J. Emmet Blackshear ,J. II. Wickersham Loyal L. Munn William H. Smythe Theodore S. Parvin Rev. J. S. Murrow Tohn H. Brown Hiram Bassett James C. Bachelor, M. D Ira Berry Sereno D. Nickerson Jacob H. Medairy William P. Innes A. T. C. Pierson J ohn L. Power Cornelius Hedges William R. Bowen John D. Hammond George P. Cleaves Joseph H. Hough Edward M. L. Ehlers

Address.

Montgomery. Little Rock. Tucson. San Francisco. Georgetown. Hartford. Havana. Wilmington. Washington. Aberdeen. Jacksonville. Macon. Silver City. Freeport. Indianapolis. Cedar Rapids. A-to-ka, C. N. Wyandotte. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Boston. Baltimore. Grand Rapids. St. Paul. J aekson. IIelena. Omaha. Carson.. Concord. Trenton. Ncw York.

1885.J New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island . South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington "'Vest Virginia ·Wisconsin Wyoming British Columbia Canada England Egypt Ireland Manitoba New Brunswick Nova Scotia l>rince Edward Island Quebec Scotland

Appendix. Alpheus A. Keen Donald W. Bain John D. Caldwell 1<'. J. Babcock· Michael Nisbet Edwin Baker Charles Inglesby J ohn FrizzelL George H. Bringhurst Christopher Diehl.. m. II. Root ;; William B. Isaacs Thomas M. Reed O. S. Long Jno. 'iv. Laflin John H. Symons Edward C. Neufelder J. J. Mason Shadwell Clerke F. F. Oddi Samuel B. Oldham 'Vm. G. Scott.. Edwin J. Wetmore Benjamin Curren Geo. W. 'Vakeford John H. Isaacson D. Murray Lyon

199 Las Vegas. Raleigh. Cincinnati. Salem. Philadelphia. Providence. Charleston. Nashville. Houston. Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Olympia. Charleston. Milwaukee. Laramie. Victoria. Hamilton, Ont. London. Cairo. Dublin. Winnepeg. St. John. Halifax. Charlottetown. Montreal. Edinburg.

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REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

• State. Alabama Arkansas British Columbia Canada Connecticut ChilL.· Colorado California Colon-Cuba Delaware District of Columbia "Bakota Egypt England Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Idaho Indiana Indian Territory Ireland Kentucky !{ansas Louisiana lVlaine Minnesota Michigan Mississippi.

Name. Daniel Sayre J ohn .r. Sumpter Rob't Burns McMicking James K. Kerr · George Lee J ose Mondalodo Ed. C. Parmelee Alexander G. Abell... :.. Rdwardo Loredo Jacob Moore 'Vm. R. Singleton Thomas H. Brown F. }<""'. Oddi Braxton Baker De 'Vitt C. Dawkins J. Emmett Blacksheaz: N. R. Parvin Jerome R. Gorin Jonas 'V. Brown William Hacker John H. Dannenberg Edward Linahan H. B. Grant M. S. Adams John A. Stevenson Ira l?erry Henry L. Carver J. C. Coffinbury ,V. P. Bouton

Address.

Montgomery. Hot Springs. Victoria. Toronto. New Haven. Valparaiso. Georgetown. San Francisco. Havana. Georgetown. Washington. Sioux Falls. Cairo.· London. Monticello. Macon. Cedar Rapids. Decatur. Idaho City.. Shelbyville. Flint. Dublin. Louisville. Leavenworth. New Orleans. Portland. St. Paul. Kalamazoo. Canaan.

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1885.J Massachusetts Maryland lVIontana :Manitoba New Bruns''''ick New York New Hampshire Nova Scotia Nevada Nebraska New Mexico Ohio

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Pennsylvania Quebec Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Tcxas Utah Vermont.. Virginia Wyoming 'l'erritory Washington Territory West Virginia vVisconsin

John K. Hall John S. Berry ~ Wm. Davenport J ames Munroe vVm..F. Bunting Starks Edson Chas. G. Connor J. Wilberforce Longley John D. Hammond : J. N. vVise W: ,V. Griffin R. E. Richards J ohn McCracken J. Simpson Africa H. L. Robinson Charles D. Green Charles Inglesby Dcering J. Roberts, M. D Geo. H. Bringhurst P. L. ,Villiams Henry H. Smith William B. Isaacs Edgar P. Snow : Thomas M. Reed William J. Bates, Sr Henry L. Palmer

201 Boston. Ba1timore. Helena. 'Vinnepeg. Saint John. New York City. Excter. Halifax. Carson. Plattsmouth. Santa Fe. Toledo. Portland. Philadelphia. Oswego. Providence. Charleston. Nashville. Houston. Salt J.Jake City. Rutland: Richmond. Cheyenne. Olympia. 'Vheeling. Milwaukee.

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REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

State.

Alabama Arkansas British Columbia California Conn,ecticut Canada ;., Colorado Colon-Cuba Dakota Delaware District of Columbia Egypt. Florida Georgia Idaho , Jowa Illinois Indian Territory Ireland Indiana Kentucky Kansas IJouisiana Maine Montana Minnesota Manitoba New Hampshire New York

Name.

James E. Cadle James H. Bethune Resigned John E. Ryland Reuben Barney Xcnophon Ryland Wm. N. Loker "\Vm.'H. Mayo Joseph S. Browne James P. "\Yood Noah M. Givan John W. Luke Edward Spencer A.1\f. Crow John R. Parson :Fred W. Mott Martin Collins r. G. "\Voods John W. Luke Asa Maddox -William E. Robinson Thomas E. Garrett Wm. H. Mayo Xenophon Ryland 8. M. Davidson Samuel H. Saundcrs "\Ym. R. Stubblefield Alex. M. Dockery Noah 1\1. Givan

Address.

St. Louis. Charleston. St. Louis. Lexington. Chillicothe. I.Jexington. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. New London. Harrisonville. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Versailles. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. I~ouis. Lexington. ,."\Vashington. Otterville. St. Louis. Gallatin. Harrisonville.

1885.J New Jersey North Carolina Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Nova Scotia Ohio Pennsylvania Quebec Rhode Island Scotland South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Texas 'Wyoming Territory Wisconsin 'Vest Virginia Washington Territory

Appendix. Charles F. Leavitt Geo. E. 'Valker Chas. F. Vogel Seymour Hoyt Jay L. Torrey Geo. R. Runt Renry L. Rogers Robert F. Stevenson Rev. C. C. Vloods, D. D.. t Stephen B. Potter Thomas E. Garrett V. O. Saunders Chas. B. Stark B. II. Ingram 'Vm. M. 'Villiams J ohn D. Vinci!.. Allan McDowell James W. Boyd Rufus E. Anderson Wnl. E..Whiting Stephen Chapman

203 Springfield. Bonne Terre. St. Louis. Greenfield. St. Louis. Warrensburg. St. I~ouis. Kansas City. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Sedalia. Boonville. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. Hannibal. Kansas City. Bloomfield.

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REPORT OF (jOMMITTEE ON (jREDENTIALS. To the ],[ost WO'l'shipjul G?'and Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. and A. lIf.:

Your Committee on Credentials respectfully report that there are represented at this session of the Grand Lodge 201 Chartered Lodges. [Th~se marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.]

Representatives.

Lodge.

lIfISSOURI.......................................................

No.1

MERIDIAN...................................................... . BEACON......................................................... HOWARD........................................................

3 4

UNITED..........................................................

ARK...............................................................

WILLIAlIISBURG.............................................. G EO. ,W ASHINGTON ;.....

1'YRO............................................................. CYRENE......................................................... MEMPHIS :..................

12 14 16

CLARKSVII,I.E................................................

PAJ,MYRA......................................................

ST. LOUIS.............

Wy ACONDA. NAPHTALJ...................................................... EVEHGREEN................................................... ST. JOHN ;.............................................. RALLS ~

24 25 27

TROy.............................................................

COOPER CALLAO......................................................... MT. lIfoRIAH :............................... JEFFERSON.....................................................

36 38

JACKSONVILLE :...... BONHOMlIIE.................................................... WENTZVILLE..... FAyETTE........................................................

28 33

40 43

44 45 46 47

Jas. A. Harris, W. M. George C. Deane, S. W. Hobt. Morris, J. W. F. T. Solomo, W. M. Scott H. Blewett, W. M. R. T. Kingsbury, W. M. C. 1. Smith, S. W. S. C. Lee, J. W.* W. T. Bigbee, W. M. A.Fisher, W. M. .T. S. LaB, W. M. John S. Beggs, W. M. G. M. Stewart, S. W. A. Douglas, J. W. W. G. Eversole, S. W. James R. Tinsley, W. 1\1.* W. A. Cox, W. M. J. P. Nesbit, S. W. T. H. Wagner, J. W. W. :1<'. Oglesby, W. M.* W. L. H. Silleman, J. W. John W. Boulware, S. W. Alonzo White, J. W. Abraham Spiro, W. M. Lewis lIild, S. W. J. F. Cook, W. M. Alex. Reburn, J. W. S. C. Griswold, W. M. Geo. C. Donehower, W. M. J. B. Vardeman, W. M.'" .T. B. Vardeman, S. W.* J. N. Pollard, W. M. D. W. Shackelford, W. M. A. D. Goodale, W. M. J. I,J. Bridgeford, W. M. A. M. Hough, W. M. J. P. Sebree, S. W. H. J. Powell,W. l\f. Geo. Straszer, W. M. Chas. J. Walker, W. M. l\f. A, Boyd, W. M. R. E. Witt, J. W.

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LIVINGSTON

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MONTICELLO CENTRALIA

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BLOO~[FIELD..........................................

WAVERLy......................................................

60 61

VINCIL........................................................... MONROE ;....

TEBO.............................................................. SULLIVAN.......................................................

68 69

SAVANNAH..................................................... EUREKA.........................................................

INDEPENDENCE.... LEBANON.......................................................

ST. JOSEPH....................................................

POPLAR STAR.........路........................................

BRIDGETON

HICKORY GItOVE............................................ LACLEDE........................................................ FRIENDSHIP

ST. MARKS \VEBSTER.............

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GODDEN SQUARE MARCUS......................................................... TRENTON............................. PLATTSBURG................................................... TWILIGHT LADDONIA:........ BARNES................................ VERSAILLES DESOTO..........................................................

107 110

111 113 114 115 116 117 119

P. Godfry, W. M.* B. P. Baily, S. W ..... J. M. Norris, W. M. A. Lillman, S. W.'" John N. Bowen, J. W. Geo. W. Deatherage, W. M. W. R. Painter, S. W.'" J. A. Turner, J. W.* J. W. Coburn, S. W.* J. W. Coburn, J. W.* James F. Hutton, W~ M. J. M. Angell, W. M. P. J. Barrow, S. W. G. T. King, S. W. J. E. 9order, S. W. H. J. Galbreath, J. W.* John F. King, W. M.* 'V. R. P. Jackson, W. M. B. C. Bishoff, S. W. B. L. Quarles, W. M. Joseph Crow, W. M. Joseph Crow, S. \V.* H. R. Morris, W. M. Tyson Dines, W ..M. J. S. Wallace. S. W.* S. N. Kerr, W. M. F. \V. Webb, W. :M. Herman Furgeson, S. W. John Michel, W. :M. yv. H. Carpenter, S. W. U. Schneider, J. W.* W. H. Fidler, W. M. C. L. Bates, S. W. J. H. Garrett, W. M. E. F. Heidorn,.J. W. B. S. Wilson, S. W.* C. M. Wilson, S. W.* W. N. Norville, W. M. S. L. Harris, S. W. J. C. Jeannin, W. M. O. R. Winslow, W. M.* O. R. \Vinslow, S. W.* Abram Kimmell, W.1\L J. P. Thomas, J. W.* D. A. Ely, W. M.* D. A. Ely, S. W.* D. A. Ely, J. W.'" R. E. Cowan, W. M.* R. M. Henderson, S. W. C. S. Glaspell, W. M. Geo. R. Riley, S. W. Jallies A. Adams, W. M. C. A. Smith. W. 1\1. J. W. Miers, W. M. W. B. Simons, W. M. Thomas Welch, W.1\:L

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HERMANN...... SEAMAN.........................................................

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CHARLESTON POTOSI,........................................................... FARMINGTON PLEASANT MOUNT.......................................... CHAIN OF ROCKS..... IRONDAI.E... MODERN.....

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STURGEON...................................................... NEWTON......................................................... TEXAS............................................................ DES MOINES................................................... STEWARTSVILI.E............................................. CALIFORNIA.................................................... CHAMOIS............... MORALITy.....

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CARTER......................................................... HANNIBAl,.. ZEREDATHA...................................................

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FRANKFORD.................. • WEI,LSVILLE........ BOLIVAR.. CARTHAGE

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192 194 195 197

J. F. Jonas, W. M. H. L. Beer, S. W. Jokshaw Freynan. W. M. J. J. Dillinger, W. M.* Arthur Brock, J. W. J. B. Thomas, W. M.* J. B. Thomas S. W.* J. B. Thomas, J. W.* A. E. Simpson, W. M. A. W. Scott, S. W. A. Parkhurst, W. M. A. P. Well.ver, W. M. W. R. Anderson, W. M.* F. Barron, W. M. A. W. Mitchell, W. M. D. J. Swicegood, S. W. S. J. George, J. W.* W. F. Kerdolff, W. M. M. J. Chinn, S. W. P. H. Chambers, J. W.... J. K. Graham, W. l\L J. H. Duvall, S. W. R. D. Moberly, J. W. Stephen Chapman, W. M. John J. Pierron, W. M. A. P. Oliver, S. W. D. A. Jameson, J. W. J. Ed. Walker, W. M.* J. Ed. Walker, S. W.* J. F. Green, J. W.* E. Grandjean, W. 1\L Camille Valentine, S. W. G. Lanchi, J. W. M. F. Wright, W. M. F. 1\1. Winn, W. M. J. G. 1\fartin. W. M. Geo. W. Faughnder, S. W.* T. A. Lowe, J. W. F. E. Bruton, W. M. D. P. Weems, W. 1\L J. B. Murphy, S. W. 1. J. Wilson. W. M. A. D. McCrosky, W. 1\1. L. F. Wood, W. M.* T. P. Berry, W. M. F. K. Collins, W. M. J. B. Brooks, S. W. L. C. Krauthotf, W. M. Jas. A. Thompson, W. M. C. G. Hubbell, W. M.* F. G. Butcher, S. W. A. F. Brown, J. W. R. P. Taliaferre, W. M. M. H. Garwood, W. M. C. T. Robinson, S. W. J. W. Miller, W. M.

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Appendix.

JAlI[ESPORT No.201 TRILUJIlINA..................................................... 205 SALISBURy :........... POPLAR BLUFF.......................... BARBEE......................................................... GOOD HOPE.....

208 209 217 218

EVERETT........................................................ KANSAS CITy.................................................

219 220

F ARlI1ERS. HAlI1II,TON .. SALEM............................................................ MITCHEI,L........ POLO : :................................... SEDALIA... LA PLATA...................................................... HOPEWELL.... GRANVILLE.................................................... PAJ,ESTINE.....................................................

222 224 225 229 232 236 237 239 240 241

PORTLAND..........

242

KEySTONE......................................................

243

MONTGO;IrERY CITy........................................ BUTLER.......................................................... HOJ,DEN...... SUll1;l1lT................ FAyETTEVILLE............................................... CORINTHIAN...................................................

246 254 26:.! 263

SOCIAL...........................................................

266

AURORA "........................................... NEW SALEM......

267 270

SOL01l10N..

271

GRAND RIVER................................................

276

WlIl. D. MUIR AVILLA

277 278

LoDGE OF PEACE........ FENTON COSMOS...........................................................

280 281 282

STOCKTON.......................................................

283

264

265

207 J. Wymon, S. W. Jas. A. Gordon, W. M. P. C. Armentrout, J. W.* J. H. Mason, W. M. H. E. Johnson, S. W. W. H. Reavis, W. M. A. M. Everist, W. M. C. G. Matthews, J. W. D. Gillman, W. M. James G. Young, W. M. J. H. Edgerton, S. W.* A. G. Campbell, J. W.* Alex. Smith, W. M. George 1<'. Rodgers, YI'. M. J. M. Orchard, W. M. H. B. Coleman, W. M. B. F. Aubrey, S. W. B. H. Ingram, W. M.* James 1. Sears, S. W. W. Eo Sigemore, W. M. D. H. Moore, S. YI'. R. A. Hickman, W. M. Albert Huber, S. W. J. P. Miller, J. W. S. A. Davis, S. W. J. R. Scholl, J. W. W. H. Fox, W. M. George Milford, J. W. W. Duey, \V. M. O. D. Austin, W. M.* .J. S. Johnson, S. W. Jas. A. Shaw, W. M. C. A. Boyles, W. M. Geo. R. Hunt, W. M.* Geo. R. Runt, S. W.'" Geo. R. Hunt, J. W.* T. W. Haines, W. M. James Houghton, S. W. Chas. B. McCormack, W. M. J. M. Newland, W. l\f. John Tiller, S. W. A. M. Brimm, J. W. .J. R. Ferguson, W. M. E. Paxson, S. W. F. E. Bybee, W. M. C. M. Majors, J. W. D. W. Jones, W. M.* A. C. Stemmons, W. M.* A. C. Stemmons, S.. W.'" A. C. Stemmons, J. W.'" C. C. Little, S. W. Geo. W. Anderson. John Nolde, \V. M. Wm. Boyd, S. W. Fred. Skrainka, J. W. W. B. Perry, W. M.*

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208 LAMAR MONITEAU TEMPLE

,..

No. 292 295 299

NEW LONDON.... ALTONA RURAL CORNER-8TONE............................ McDONALD..................................................... :................................... NEW HOME :!'tIT. ZION

307 315 316 323 324 326 327

BERTRAND CHARITy

330 331

:....................................

!.................

CHILLICOTHE.....

333

路HALLSVILLE................................................... MOBERLy...................................................... :......... SPRING CREEK MOSAIC........................................................... BJ<;N FRANKl.IN.... HEBRON......................................................... ANCIENT LAND~rARK............................. ......... TUSCAN..........................................................

336 344 347 351 353 354

356 360

HIRAM :............................. FRATEHNAL....................................................

363

ADAIH............................................................ CRESCENT lIn.L... NONPAREIL........................................ :MANDEVILI.E................................................. GOLDEN' RULE.......................................... ......

366 368 372 373 374

ANCIENT CRAFT............................................. IONIA

377 381

PyTHAGORAS............................ DAyTON......................................................... MARIONVILLE................................................ WESTERN LIGHT......

383 386 390 396

~.......

401

CIVIL BEND............................................. ...... IBERIA........................................................... ;.. ApPI.ETON pl'l'y HUNNEWELL CACHE........................................................... ITASKA ~............................

409 410 412 415 416 420

SAMARITAN....................................................

424

CENTER

362

[Oct. H. T. Wells, W. M. J. C. Meyers, Chas. A. Hibbard, W. M. F. F. Rozzclle, S. W. J. P. Wood, W: M.* W. M. Griggs, W. M.* C. S. Owsley, S. W.'" L. L. Lippman, J. W. J. S. Wallace, W. M. John Q. A. Cape, W. M. H. T. Smith, W. M. W. J. Zorn, J. W,'. J. G. Russell, W. M. Gco. S. Holden, W. M. H. G. Buckingham, S. W. M. H. Wilcox, W. M. Sam'l Shook, S. W.*' W. F. Roberts, ,V. M. O. T. Rouse, 1\1:. W. O. P. Margcdant. W. M. R. J. Hill, W. M. J. W. Singleton, S. W. A. C. Barnes, W. M. A. F. Gentry, W. M. Trusten P. D)"er, W. M. Jno. N. Farquharson, S. W. Chas. B. Stark, J. W. G. N. Sansom, W. M. Richard Smith, W. M. M. D. Hurt, S. W. E. O. Gates, W. M. C. L. Mills, W. 1\1. G. W. Farrow, ,~.... M. W. C. Baird, W. M. J. H. Scholle, W. 1\1. H. 1\1. Jamieson, S. W. D. 1\1. Black, J, W. A. P. Franse, W. M. R. W. Beard, S. W.'" W. G. Hobbs, W. M. G. A. Cummings, W. M. C. M. Youngblood, S. W. J. F. Wisdom, Vir. M. J. F. Wisdom, S. W.'" J. F. Wisdom, J. W.* J. M. Billings, W. M. Q. D. Gleason, S. W. T. B. Burley, J. W. Isaac F. Henderson, W. M. Jobn Ferguson, S. W.* Wm. H. Stone, W. M. J. G. Baird, S. W. W. H. Wilcox, W. M. Jacob Lampert, W. M. R. Mollencott, S. W. Geo. E. Walker, W. M.

Appendix.

1885.]

IRON MOUNTAIN No.430 TUSCU)IBIA.... 43i ANCHOR......................................................... 443

WF.ST GATE.................................................... FORSyTH........................................................ WALLACE ;........................................... LAMBSKIN......................................................

445 4;)3 4il6 4GO

AULLVILLE..................................................... NINEVEH路....................................................... CLINTON...... CLINTONVILLE................................................ KIRKWOOD.....................................................

464 4i:3 481 48'2 484

COLDWATER 路.... CAIRO............................................................ VANDALIA..... DAGGETT LEWISTOWN GLOBE............................................................ AVAI.ON......................................................... LATHROP........................................................ GALENA......................................................... ORIENTAL, :............................ SI'ICKAIWSVlI.I.E............................................. CUNNINGHA1oI.........

485 4H6 491 492 494 495 505 506 515 518 524 525

GRAND LODGE Robert F. Stevenson, Grand Master. James W. Boyd, Deputy Grand Mastf-r. George R. Hunt, Grand Senior Wm路den. Wm. M. Williams, Grand Junior Warden. Samuel M. Kennard, Grand Treasurer. John D. Vincil, D.D., Grand Sccrelary. Allan McDowell, Grand Leclurer.

209

J. D. Webb, W. M. II. Bradlyford, W. :r.r. Joseph :i\1ountain, W. 1\L* W. J. Thorn, S. W. WID. Reipschlaeger, J. W. R..J. I1umber, W. M. E. Claflin, W. 1\L G. D. Johnson, W. M. Alexander Graham, W. M. R. C. T. Schvolder, S. W. J. L. Heddick, YI'. M. Jno. E. Mosely, S. W. A. P. Fef/{uson, W. M. J. A. McFarland, W. 1\L E. H. Lycett, W. M. J. G. Hawkins, S. W. Oswald Sturdy, J. W. W. H. Lane, W. M. J. D. Reynolds, W. M. K H. Allison, W. H. Geo. R Wright, W. 1\1. W. T. llJnvue, W. M. H. B. Butts, W. M. F. E. Coffee, W. M. John F. King, W. M.* G. P. Akers. W. 1\1. J. E. Drane, W. 1\1. J. B. Wright, W. M. . F. R. Htanley, J. W.

OFFICER~.

J. P. '" ood, Gntnd Senior D(~(l.con. Stephen Chapman, Grand .Junior Deacon. Jay L. Torrey, Gmnd Marshal. L. C. Krauthoff, Grand Oralor. J. B. Thomas, Grand Oralor. ,John W. Owen, Grand T?/lcr.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND MASTERS.

Noah M. 路Givan. Samuel II. Saunders. Joseph S. Browne. Lee A. ITaIl. C. C. Woods:

W. R. Stubblefield. l<.ufus E. Anderson. Alex. M. Dockery. John I-1. Turner. James E. Cadle. PAST

GI~AND

SENIOR WARDEN.

Martin Collins. G. L. Ap.-H.

Thos. K Garrctt. John D. Vinci!. S. W. B. Carnegy. Xcnophon Ryland.

[Oct.

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210

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. A. Fisher, 2nd District. James P. Wood, ::lrd District. H. B. Butts, 4th District. M. H. Garwood, 5th District. W. H. Carpenter,6th District. Ben. T. Hardin, 7th District. J. J. Dillinger, 8th District. Reuben Barney, 9th District. C. S. G1aspell, 10th District. C. G. Hubbell, 12th District.

J. B. Thomas, 14th District. Henry L. Rogers, 15th District. George E. Walker. 16th District. Stephen Chapman, 18th District. Herman l~ergl1sl)n. 20th District. T. P. }lerry, 21st District. B. H. Ingram, 23rd District. J. M. Ritchey, 29th District. John W. Farris, 33rd District.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. Geo. E. Walker, North Carolina. Jay L. Torrey, New Mexico. F. W. Mott, Iowa. W. E. Robinson, Kentucky. Allan McDowell, Texas. Joseph S. Browne, Dakota. James E. Cadle, Alabama. Wm. H. Mayo, Colon-Cuba. 'James P. Wood, Delaware. Noah 1\'1. Givan, District Columbia. John R. Parson, Idaho. Martin Collins, Illinois. Thos. E. Garrett, Kansas. Wm. H. Mayo, Louisiana. Sam'l H. Saunders, Minnesota. WID. R. Stubblefield, Manitoba. Alex. M. Dockery, New Hampshire.

Noah M. Givan, New York. C. C. Woods, Quebec. Thos. E. Garrett. Scotland. B. H. Ingram,. Utah. WID. 1\'1. Williams, Vermont. James W. Boyd, Wyoming. Rufus E. Anderson, \'Visconsin. Stephen Chapman, Washingtoll Territory. Reuben Barney, Connecticut. Chas. F. Vogel, Nebraska. C. B. Starke, Tennessee. S. B. Potter, Rhode Island. J. H. Bethune, Arkansas. Xen. Ryland, Canada. Xen. Ryland, Maine. Henry L. Rogers, Ohio. Robt. Stevenson, Pennsylvania. John D. Vincil, Virginia.

PAST MASTERS.

Lodge. PALESTINE No. 241 MISSOURI....................................................... 1 71 SAVANNAH..................................................... ZEREDATHA................................................... 189 DAGGETT 492 CLINTONVILI.E..... 482 POLAR STAR................................................... 79 OCCIDENTAL... 163 SEDALIA......................................................... 236 AURORA......................................................... 267 HEBRON......................................................... 354 MODERN......................................................... 144

Past Masters. Jos. H. Alexander. WID. H. Mayo. E. W.Joy. James Burlington. Lem. Price. J. B. Warren. Philip Rodan. James B. Austin. G. L. Faulhaber. John R. Parson. J. M. Riley. A. F. Renfrow. W. M. Mitchell.

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Appendix.

COOPER No. 36 1TASKA........................................................... 420 OCCIDENTAL................................................... 163 52 377 149 52 368 420 351 2 250 25 89 1 218 [) 172 246 10 9 443 9 243 1 73 213 416 243 360 323 218 9 360 79 COS~IOS 282 AURORA......................................................... 267 MISSOURI........................................................ 1 CENTER • 401 ROANOKE...................................................... 70 BEACON......................................................... 3 CHARLESTON......................................... 129 ST. LOUIS...................... 20 AURORA......................................................... 267 GEORGE WASHINGTON 9 PAULDINGVILLE :............................... 11 TWl1"IGllT....... :............................................... 114 1\IISSOURl....................................................... 1 CORNER-STONE.. 323 MODERN......................................................... 144 MT. MORIAH 40 KIRKWOOD 481 GLENWOOD :......... 427 BOLIVAR........................................................ 195 MERAMEC 95

WAli:ANDA..................................................... ANCIENT CRAFT............ LF:XINGTON.................................................... \'V AKANDA..................................................... CRESCENT HILL.......... I1'ASKA........................................................... :i\10SA IC.................... l\IERIDrAN...................................................... HIGH IfILL.............. NAPHTALT...................................................... ·FRIENDSHIP................................................... .MrSSOURT........................................................ GOOD HOPE.......... Ul"ITED.......................................................... CENSER.......................................................... :MONTGO)lERY ;.......................................... 1\1T. MORIAH.. GEORGE \'\'ASHINGTON..................................... Al"CHOR......................................................... GEORGE WASHINGTON.................................... KEY STONE.................................................... MISSOURI....................................................... EUREKA......................................................... KEY STONE :............................................ CACHE........................................................... K EYSTON E......................................... TUSCAN.......................................................... CORl"ER-STONE..... GOOD HOPE. GEORGE WASHINGTON :.................. TUSCAN.......................................................... POI"AR STAR :.................................

J. W. Petty. A. Kleintopf. H. ·A. Krueger. Robt. E. Collins. J. L. Deatheridge. G. P. Bigden. P. H. Chambers. B.McGill. A. J. Satterlee. Henry J. Filsinger. E. M. Logan. Wm. Reinholdt. John Nebel. S. Roehm. Fred. H. Hoppe. V. O. Saunders. J.P. Richardson. .J. S. Ambrose. S. E. Waggoner. J. G. Miller. Thos. Nolan. John Ruchanan. H ..C. Christopher. Frank R. Eversole. l\loses' Ely. Wm. Gillispie. H. L. Gaines. J. C. Bloomfield. W. 1\L Botler. Wm. Richardson. Jay L. Torrey. O. S. Dixon. F. W. :Mott. P. J. Heuer. W. E. Robinson Jules C. Lachance. Simon Suss. 1\1. Cooke. Wm. Douglass. Erwin Ellis. W. V.HaIl. Archibald Carr. J. H. Bethune. J. II. Williamson. J. M. Harkleroad. B. V. Chase. J. F. Edwards. D. D. Berry. eh8.8. F. Vogel. Jas. A. Smith, Jr. J. H. Washburn. L. VI'. Mitchell. Geo. C. Brand. H. D. B. Cutler. W. G. Weaver. M.e. Lewis.

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VERSAILLES

No.117 443 'VEST GATE.................................................... 445 NEWTON 175 WENTZVILLE........ 46 KIRI\ WOOD.............. 484 NEW ~IADRID .. :............................................. 429 ANCHOR......................................................... 443 JEFFERSON 43 ANCIIOI~.........................................................

PRIDE OF THE WF,sT....................................... NAPHTAI,r. ......;.............................................. GEORGE WASHINGTON..................................... FARMINGTON.................................................. ANCHOR......................................................... KEySTONE................................. TUSCAN.......................................................... CENSER.......................................................... LAlIfRSKIN...................................................... GEORGE WASHINGTON.................................... 'VEST GATE .... :............................................... NAPllTALI...................................................... BmDGEToN.................................................... AURORA......................................................... LA)IBSKIN......................................................

179 25 9 132 443 243 360 172 460 9 445 25

80 2()7 460

[Oct. E. Price. T. J. Stone. J. G. JO)'ce. J. M. Ritchey. Wm. II. Allen. W. C. Bragg. Joel Cook. Wm. S. Relfe. R. D. Willis. Benj. A. Suppan. John A. Sloan. Benj. Lynds.

R. F. Garretson. Robt. Titley. J. II. Krippen. Jno. A. Gilfillan. W. P. Mullen. James G. Howe. A. B. Barbee. R. W. Leonori. John M. Collins. W. H. Thompson. Geo. T. Moke. S. n. Potter. Thos. Seal.

Fraternally submitted, WM. H. CARPENTER, GEO. E. WALKER, JACOB P. THOMAS, U. SCHNEIDER,

Committee.

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Appendix.

1885.]

DEATHS. REPOHTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOUHl, OCTOBER 14, 1885.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 1. David W. DeHaven, W. A. Prall, Jno. W. Davis, Isaiah Forbes, 2.. C. G. Lincke. 3. Cllas. E. Almstead, Philip Casar, Philip Stremmel, Sr., Albert Schrader, 5. J. n. Thomas, 9. Wm. Medley, Wm. A. McPhail, Chas. B. Brady, 11. August Justus, 12. Munson Carr, 15. Wm.O.Joy, J. H. Alexander, 16. C. tl. Martin, Thos. Parker, 17. T. Lindell, 18. E. L. Anderson, G. W. Lane, M. P. Stewart, John Nichols, 19. G. B. Caldwell, R. Gentry, J. N. Parsons, 20. Solomon Carr, Fred. Schraag, 21. R. F. Williams, 23. Chas. Yeakey, 24. Oscar Schneider, 26. W. M. Sims, 27. Henry Hoehner, H. J. Stubblefield, 28. James B. Orr, 29. John Wilson, Ben Melvin,

No. of Lodge.

Name of Party.

30. J. M. Anderson, 31. Daniel Thorp,

34. 36. 39. 40.

47. 48.

49. 50. 51. 52. 55.

57. 58.

60. 61. 65. 68. 69. 70. 71. 74. 77.

78.

T. S. Dabney, M. S. Lancaster, D. J. Adkins, l\L A. King, John M. Ellis, D.J. Muir, J. R. George, S. N. Cash, W. S. Matthews, Daniel O'Connor, G. IIoff'man, R. M. Patrick, J. Raines, Geo. A. Moore, Thos. .T. Kelly, W..J. McCarroll, J. C. Bernard, M. V. Davidson, N. Fram~ers, J. C. Anderson, John Neff, D. B. Wood, W. W. Ewing, T. M. Howard, M. K. Davis, G. W. Hereford, H. S. Chapline, M. Meredith, E. C. McCarty, A. J. Reeves, J. W. Bagby, 1. B. Lillibridge, Jno. Forbs, Alfred l\fann, W. T. Key, John Bonham,

Appendix.

214 No. of Lodge. 79. 80. 83. 85. 89. 93. 94. 96. 99. 100. 102.

103.

104. 105.

107. 110. 111.

114. 117. 119. 121.

122. 123. 125. 126. 130. 131. 132.

133. 134.

Name of Party.

Wm. Davie, D. W. Sa.dler, Jno. Baker, D. W. Hinman, C. P. Bondurant, W. H..McAnnis, L. M. Clark, T. B. Jones, John Wittmore, ,J, H. Cansler, Geo. W.Baker, J. A. Tennis, E. A. Eagon, A. W. Baker, Daniel Driver, J. B. Jones, Joseph Estes, J. K. P. Estes, J. F. Smith, R. H. Nelson, James Ross, :1\1. y, Wilks, L. G. Hammond, Jacob Kruger, J. M. Rankin, Henry Ellis, .las. Austin, E. F. Horton, Daniel Johnson, . Jas. P. Murray, Geo. Tindall, Jno. C. Griffin, Philip Metsker, A. W. Whitten, G. W.Moore, 'rhos. J. Keowen, C. C. Fletcher, Geo. H. Barth, Ed. Etzell, R. Schollinger, S. Wolfarth, L. C. Merkel, L. B. Gordon, H. C. Schneider, Wm. F. Peck, John Muncy, T. F. Marlow, D. A. Cook, .las. McDaniel, E. T. White, E. D. Hall, Jno. M. Moore, ,Tno. R. Higdon, Alfred Boam,

No. of Lodge.

[Oct. Name of Party.

135. Nathan Land, 140. '\Tm. A. Hall, 142. H. Homan, 143. L. Westover, 144. 147.

152. 153.

154. 155. 157.

163.

168. 169. 170. 171. 173. 176. 177. 178. 180. 181. 186. 188. 189.

195.

196. 197. 199. 200. 201.

Daniel Wolford, W. B. Fortune, R. A. Moore, A. S. Bradley, W. '1'.' Brison, L. A. Payne, A. E. H. D. Berry, ,J. A. Collins, David Hawley, M. Hawley, A. Davis, W. N. Pledge, P. W. Rice, A. Beck, James Hunter, Milton S. Mum, Ed. F. Powell, Wm. J. Reynolds, M. D. Martin, N. Abeles, G. A. Pommer, G. W. Thurmond, A. A. Bassett, Jos. 1I1cReynolds, ,Jasper Wood, A. W. Matson, Q. McKinley, A. Winkler, C. R. Jeffries, A. ,J. Mathews, P. A. Lane, J. J. Moorehead, G. W. Neff, J. H. West, Benj. Bott~, M. R. Baker, T. K. Collins, .J. P. Ewing, Thos. N. Mosby, F. G. Stacy, ,J, S. Davidson, P. T. )lonoy. Sam Goodson, E. P. S. Roberts, Chas. Algoe, S. A. Butler, A. R. Nelson, M. R. Watts, W. L. Reeves, J. N. Massingill,

1885.J No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 20I. Levi Murray, H. E. Orcutt, 202. W. S. West, 206. M. Crawford, 207. J. D. Miller, 208. W. H. Tendall, 21l. W. D. Roark, 212. S. K. Powell, 214. L. B. Green, 215. G. W. Lading, A. C. Merritt. 217. W. H. Steers, C. C. Graves, 218. John Ainscough, Thomas B. Emmerson, . 219. Thos. H. Kearns, 220. A. A. Holmes, 22L W. N. Hatcher, N. Hattler, 223. E. D. Holder, 224. J. W. Tuttle, 225. Thoinas Welbon, G. A. Kennimore, 227. John Kennedy, 228. C. D. Fullington, 230. E. J. Seymour, 234. E. N. McFarland, 236. Jno. R. Stewart, 238. Isaac Vanhoozer, 240. T. S. Magruder, 243. Robert 1\L Ewing, M. Fitzgerald, E. Salisbury, .los. A. Pozzoni, 248. Samuel Railey, 252. Geo. Friend, 25.'i. James L. Bandy, 256. Wm. S. Boyce, 259. Wm. Lindsay, 262. W. C. Smith, 263. U. Neidelreaus, . 264. H. S. Devasher, 265. H. D. Russell, 266. A.H. Fike, 267. E. R. Wright, John E. Jones, Geo. W. Givens, 268. Jesse Tate, 269. James Smith,. 281. George Fluet, 272. Ira E. Barnes,. M. M. Lampton, 573. Jacob Donovan, 276. G. D. Hoover,

215

Appendix. No. of Lodge. 277.

27R. 27g. 280. 282. 283. 284. 286. 288. 28!J. 2!J:l. 291. 296. 291\. 300. 303. 306. 320. 32:1. 326. 327. 330. 333. 334. 335. 344.

346. 3.'>1. 352. 355. 356.

359. 360. 36I. 367. 368. 369. 370.

Nam-e oj Party. N. W. Harris, Cyrus Honan, J ..J. C. Woolfe, .s. B. Harris, George Smith, F. M. Wotka, S. Chandler, Robert Baker, R. T. Parks, J. C. Roberts, A. S. Brewer [reported dead]. Jacob Creek, Joseph S. McBride, ''I'. A. McCoy, M. T. Klepper, E. E. Dook, Jno. B. Jamison, Jesse Wood, Jacob Zelwyer, W. P. Woodward, W. M. Pitts, L. M. Plant, James Adams, Edmund Cope, Chris T. Caldwell, J. W. Harris, J. K. White, Peter Kriser, M. H. Smith, D. H. Dewey, P. F. Richardson, Benj. Collier, J. C. Combe, O. A. Crosby, .T. C. Hickerson, Jno. Ryan, J. A. Burnett, J. A. Campbell, Joseph L. Stephens, W. H. Lee, Geo. M. Foster, .T. W. Walton, G. VI'. Norris, W. 1\1:. Carr, J. C. Bootb, James A. Fox, W. R. Crawford, Z. T. Strickland, J osiab Daugherty, Frank Kauffer, Harvey Gibbens, 路Wm. \:\'orley, Geo. R. Jordan, R B. Ritter,

216 No. of Name of Parly. Lodge. 373. S: T. Caseay, Wm.P.Hull, 381. J. E. Bills, J. A. Routon, 382. L.S. Brown, W. M. Dodson, Jr., 383. C. W. Cooper, 390. P. F. Cassiday, 393. Alexander Tagart, 394. J. E. Owen, 39ii. J. W. Craven, 3gB. J.Rankin, 400. J. A. Ramsour, 401. Jno. W. Armstrong, 404. J. G. Crozier, 408. George Hargus, Samuel Newell, J. K. Whitehead. 413. T. R. McLane, J. McBryant. 414. S. S. Pierce, 416. Phil Krauth, 417. C. M. Seybold, 419. Jno. A. Purinton, 420. J. C. Salzgeber, F. J. Doll, Wm. Schwarz, H. Springmeyer, Christ Nunz, 424. Hichard MiIlsapp, 429. B.. J. Phillips, W. W. Watooi, 430. Wm. C. Thomas, I.JCroy Dent,

Appendix. No. of Name of Pal路ly. Lodge. 433. Geo. W. Blevins, 436. J. W. Boone, 437. Daniel Cummings, Geo. A. Williams, 440. S. Kaiser, 441. . C. W. Bean, Jno. B. Wheeler, 443. Thos. A. McNamara, 447. W. A. Biswcll, R. W. Schrock, 449. J. C. Johnson, 451. C. P. Anderson, 453. S. M. Cole, 454. J. M. Whittenden, 459. B.. L. Childers, 463. J. H. Davis, 472. E. 1\1. Grover, Henry Dunn, 474. Alex. Floyd, 475. J. T. Irick, 482. C. W. Wheeler, 483. Ben Stouffer, 490. Thomas Cook, 494. E.G. Pugh, 496. Wm. H. Norris, 502. Joseph Windmayer, 501. '1'. L. Thomas, .latnes Adkins, 505. James Scott, 511. A. Cameron, 515. James N. Scott, 517. E. N. Moore, 519. Chas. S. Hackley, .521. .las. Asher.

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217

.Ilppendix.

SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF ~nssmmI, OCTOBER

No. of Narne of Party. Lodge. 1. Saml. Hamilton, "\'1'. N. Belt,Jr., 5. C. A. Hayden, C. W. Crawford, 7. L. J. Rice, 8. 'rhos. J. Coons, John Crump, C. W. Galwith, T. J. Hayden, 9. W. A. Goodrich, O. F. Guthrie, C. L. Spencer, E. R. Stevens, 19. A. J. Bastsell, J. P. Crow; W. L. Thomas, 20. S. G. Spague, 24. D. H. Porter, H. C. Chinn, E. W. Ayers, 26. J. F. Gilliam, 1. N. Hathaway, E. Johnson, G. H. Randall, P. Redmond, J. M. Sims, J. H. Sallee, 40. W. '1'. Dugdell, W. N. Grogan, Conrad l\feyer, 41. Martin Horn, D. W. Hayden, 46. S. Ball, J. A. Ball, J. P. Craig, J. A. Hartnett, Obid Holtsclaw,

No. of Loclgc. 46.

47.

51. 52.

53.

57.

58. 64. 65.

66.

14, 1885.

Name of PaTty.

M. C. Hubbard, W. H. 101uzz)', T. H. Simpson, M. Scott, K. M. Andrews,

J. T. Boone, F. Beacker, John B. Clark, J. P. Newman, G. F. Smith, J. O. Swinney, .las. Calvert, C. B. Stotts, P. Anstin, J. C. Cooper, J. W. Fawcett, .las. Plunkett, J. M. Hardesty, Louis Montague, J. E. :l\1oore, 'f. C. Garner, Jr., A. C. Harrison, W. J. Harrison, F. G. Gibson, G. W. Johnson, B. F. Roberds, A. E. Cary, B. F. Ogle, Lott Cain, W. G. Loury, Jno. A. Martin, R. S. Ramy, Thos. Mathews, 'rhos. Sharpton, J. M. Anderson, J. W. Bond, Wm. Kemper,

No. of Lodge. 66.

68.

69. 71.

79.

81. 84.·

85.

89. 9i.

102.

104. 111.

112. 113. 115. Hi.

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Appendix.

218 Name of Pa1·ty.

P. King, Samuel Lambeth, Jasper Lane, Ja..<;. Moore, R. H. Mason, Eugene Springer, S. B. Thompson, W. J. Williams, R. W. McFarland, John T. Kirk, G. F. Mitchell, D. E. A. Price, James Armstrong, A. S. Chittenden, Allen Holt, Joseph Geiger, Jno. Golden, D. W. Meyers, S. T. Simmons, Lcm. Northcutt, E. Witcher, R. W. Nicolds, W. T. Mitchell, W. H. Newland, D. Tussey, S. D. Pile, J. R. Davis, J. I. Bellwood, Jos. Fisher, R. W. Haynie, W. T. Ma.yfield, Fred. Beef, N. S. Davis, M. K. Howell, Joshua Low, R. H. Salmon, Dan. Belmer, \'i'm. \Varren, R. R. Rains, C. N. Parsons, J. F. Gibbs, D. R. Baker, R. L. Jamison, W. G. McGee, J. l\f. Parker, J. T. Taylor, J. W. :Morgan, John Schmidt, J. O. K. Gantt, John P. Lewis, Daniel :Marsh, Wm. Hunter, E. F. Nininger, ,J. W. Buchanan,

No ..of Lodge. 118.

121. 123.

125.

131. 135. 13G.

142. 147.

149.

155.

Name of Party. M. J. Callen, W. G. Barnes, J. C. McCray, L. C. Young, David Young, Jacob Allen, A. Herzog, D. Trieber, G. A. Mertrens, E. W. Brinsden. A. Christel, J. O. McDanield, Wm. Rainey, Geo. N. Crane, Jesse Elam, R. H. Gannoway, Benj. Hayns. B. F. Higdon, Robert Richardson, S. L. Riley, Geo. F. Scaff, • J. A. Duckworth, Don MeN. Palmer, W. E. Seamands, O. C. Hawkins, A. P. Rogers, D. C. McAllister, S. C. Downing, Robert Sampson, J. W. McClellan, F. E. Parker, Josiah Godby, Jno. Connery, Z. T. Hayden, H. R. Harris, .T. P. Haveland, G. M. Houston, A. H. Hoye, L. P. Lowry, A. Moore, C. V. Currie, David Russell, Adam Walk, E. G. Duncan, J. S. Venable, J. W. 11 iller. Ja..<;. Jennings, II. T. Leeper, Jno. H. Peery, J. Y. Blakey, WII!. S. Ligett, Jas. M. Harris, Ford .Merritt. R. C. Hamilton,

1885.J No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 155. J. Crumpecker, Geo. W. Martin, H. K. Pearl, Jos. Lilly, J. W. Rose, 156. Jas. C. Forbis, Jno. G. Bennett, H. M. Strode, J. G. Jones, Hiram Brooks, J. ,V. Warren, 157. E. L. Clark, O. D. l<'osket, J. W. Golden, A.King, F. T. Simons, O. G. Sparks, Thos. Stafford, .James Tate, G. Jeike, 160. S. N. Meil, 161. J. C. Turner, 162. A. Agge, E. Barrows, J. Dungan, B. F. Poston, W. C. Reece, O. B. Saunders, J. F. Simpson, W. S. \Villiams, 163. J. O. Coddings, J. W. Jestice, W. O. IIoppe, E. F. Berkley, R. Bogardas, L. W. Austermell, 165. S. R. Gates, S. V. Campbell, 167. Ed. Marion, 169. J. W. Ewing, J. T. Stone, 172. J. P. Adams, .las. Dunham, Chas. G. Epperson, P. T. Holmll.n, A. W. Minnifee, J. B. n'lalone, .Tno. C. Powell, W. H. Richardson; .John 'V. Sandford, Jere Whitehead, 173. Jacob Schhl.genhauf, 174. S. G. Long, R. J. Vallosdale,

Appendix. No. oj Lodge. 175. 179.

18:2.

183.

194. 197.

199. 200. 201.

206. 207. 214. 215. 218.

219 Name oj Party.

H. Ake, N. W. Cunningham, Jackson B. Smith, David Newman, C. E. Hilts, Wm. F. Wernse, Geo. Wharton, W.F. Thornburgh, J. W. Jones, ,,,. Jolliff. J. H. Kittridge, vV'. Thompson, II. H. Simpson, Eli Clay, J. H. Anderson, J. W. Blosser, J. C. Jordan, C. G. Cunningham, Wm. Maupin, Jno. Amos, H. F. Beebe, J. D. P. Kendrick, J. W. Lamb, M. Lyon, J. Maas, S. F. Schooler, W. R. Schooler, G. M. Wyne, A. T. Wheeler, Wm. N. Gibson, Thos. Cullens, Wm. Ashby, IIenry Briggs, J. S. Chanoweth, Jno. Devorse, A. G. Drummond, J. R. Faulkner, Sam'l Gay, Jno. F. Jordan, Jno. F. McMahan, John Martin, Jno. Q. Smith, ,V. B. Wineland, H. Littler, J. B. Leighton, W. A. Miller, Thos. McGerty. Fred. Linsal, Henry Jones, A. D. Lichlyber, Wm. Thompson, A. F. Donnan, Chas. Jenner, Perry E. Noel,

220 No. of Name of PaTty. Lodge. 237. A. W. Fulton, 1\:L P. Roberts, Green Smith, D. E. Sawyer, F. G. 'l'rui~ 239. G. B. Brown, 240. Wm. T. Barton, 241. E. S. Wilhite, Robt. Atkinson, H. L. Kingsbury, T. D. Spindle, J. Heffernan, 2<13. Barnett Dixon, Walter Prescott, 245. .J. W. Bardon, J. W. Cooper, H. Gaines, R. C. Fisher, C. Rothwell, W. Shepard, S. A. Wright, 246. W. Caldwell, 247. Abner Edmondson, Scott Ferris, J. W. Fri;r,;r,ell, J. J. Nichols, J. R. Patton, .1. H. Price, Jr, C. Lantner, W. C. Price, 248. J. E. Christian, C. W. Douglas, Jno. Green, C. R. Graham, E. P. McElroy, Wm. N. Miller, Thos. Williams, Wm. C.. Wright, J. B. Kirby, 2."i2. M. H. Com~y, Charles Filbert, Thomas Chapman, Jesse Knight, F. D. Hughes, Wm. Kine, 265. F. M. Brown, A. H. Tuttle, C. C. Haggarty, T. P. Paxton, Waddy Thompson, 266. James Herley, Alfred Mills, 269. John Bewley, Wm. Fortner,

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Appendix. No. of Lodge. 271.

273.

276.

279. 280.

281.

287. 288.

292.

299.

305.

307.

308.

311. 313. 315.

316.

Name 01/ PaTty. R. Gracey, J. M. Waldrup, J. P. Hill, J. P. Myers, J. Moore, W. W. Shoffner, Jas. Bumgardner, John E. Cole, G. E. Hale, John Hamilton, J. E. Laffoon, Wm. Powell, H. B. Combs, T. B. McGuire, G. M. Roberts, E. D. Taylor, J. B. Pach all , J. Schneeberger, .T. A. Bourn, W. B. Hill, D. H. Bowers, Z. Baker, W. H. Delong, S. W. Evans, E. E. Grant, S. W. Hughes, C. E. Merrill. W. G. Martin, W. A. Orendorf, D. C. Ramsay, W. P. Goolman, E. P. Garnett, C. H. Taylor, Jas. M. Ward, C. Dorrell, W. Gaskill, ''I'm. Shutter, S. C. Tooley, L. J. Whiles, G. T. Williams, L. R. Woodson, M. Truitt; J. G. Stout, Thos. Butler, Wm. Branscomb, H. J. Jones, C. Patton, '1'.1\1. Broaddus, W. H. H. Duke, E. Manning, .T. D. Smith, J.S. Wilson, Jno. McConnell, J. R. Hicks, /

No. of Lodge. 316.

321. 323. 324. 325.

328.

329. 311.

342.

344.

345.

3,18. 353. 360.

362. 363. 367. 371. 374.

378. 382.

221

Appendix.

1885.] ,r p, Name OJ arty.

Chas. McKinzie, L. Thorn, L. H. Meseroe, P. R. Cadle, R:B. Murry, M. E. Bacherach, Theo. T. Whitney, Wm. Fountain, 1\f. D. Meharney, A. Curtis, Jno. W. Scott, L. W. Reynolds, Sam'l Winegar, J. Woodward, V. M. Harper, A. B. l\Iontgomer)', J. Bailey, J. H. Baker, E. George, S. C. Johnson, P. G. Perkins, Thos. Anderson, A. G. Powers, L. 1\f. Shankle, P. G. Murphy, Chas. Suggs, D. T. Bartley, Thad Ball, A. J. Babcock, Jno. R. Wilson, H.P.Dix, S. D. Balfour, J. W. Brock, Lee Clark, John :M:urphy, R. Ochler, W. H. Hamilton, J. S. Bennett, B. H. Dye, n. F. Rohrer, J. C. Wheliss, R. V. L Wayland. Wm. Pollock, T. J. Daniel, Jas. M. King, J. J. Park, Jll.S. Wisehart, W. C. Clemerson, M. 1\1. Graham, L. II. Jackson, John Miller, S. H. Pratt, Bartlett Anderson, J. Ii'. Tyree,

No. of Lodge. 382.

388. 389.

395.

39R. 406. 414. 4l6.

420.

421. 422. 427.

434. 437.

438. 441.

445.

455.

Name of Party. W. G. Pritchett, C. C. Trau, J. S. Ford, J. E. Fay, E. P. Weston, H. C. Martin, Isaac Winters, D. T. Collier, Fry Phillips, John Ormsby, W. J. Davis, A. J. Stubbs, W. W. Welch, E. W. Hill, C. D. Crawford, B. F. Northcut, F. H. Adams, E. C. Creely, C. M. Guehnue, Jno. C. Myers, .lno. Murdoch, E. C. Shourds, A. C. \"'heeler, S. P. Bleyer, Geo. Steffens, Thos. A. Dolan, Ernst Gellert, Jno. E. Wurzebacb, Jno. C. Sullins, A. B. Clayton, F. G. England, Frank Biles, A. J. Eidson, W. B. Davis, John Storm, H. C. Walker, E. H. Bower, J. E. Prock, Samucl Love, Thos. B. Reed, J. W. Duncan, K. H. Burford, W. L. Malone, Robt. A. Murray, P. F. Kennedy, J. L. Downs, I. W. Byrnes, R. A. Quarles, Isaac Chilton, Thos. McClung, D. C. Reed, A. Sutterfield, S. Sanders, S. E. Buford,

222

Appendix.

No. of Lodge. 455. 458. 465. 466. 4il.

4i2. 4i3. 4i5. 4i8. 4i9. 482. 484.

Name of Party.

C. Kitchel, Alkana Cantrill, Geo. Frazee, R. J. Clute, R. E. Kiddoo, H. Eshleman, S. Eiker. U. Hendrickson, J. Manlove, W. M. McNutt, O. L. Walker, W. Cullifer, Win. T. Sturgil, T. M. Luce, H. Clements, C. T. Brawner, D. W. Gillstrap, J. S. Gillette, M. Bradley, Wm. Dings, n. F. Hickman,

No. of Name of Pm路ty. Lodge. 484. Geo. W. Royse, 486. Wm. H. Huntsman, 489. J. M. Wharton, Jas. M. Taylor, 492. Geo. Quick, 495. J. C. Walters, J. M. Gentry, J. B. Stafford, 496. A. ll. Daniel, G. W. Dunniga.11, J. R. Graham, W. A. Love, S. D. Starkey, R. M. Williams, 506. Jos. Benton, 510. John W. Moore, Jos. C. Prather, 512. G. C. McCoy, Ira K. Eaton, S. M. Hardesty.

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Appendix.

1885.J

SUSPENSIONS FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE Or' MISSOURI, OCTOBER 14, 1885.

No. oj Lodge. 5.

Name oj Party.

B. R. Brewer, B. C. Rice, 37. S. Cahill, 69. No A. Bowser, Smith Jackson, 70. W. A. Stowen, 100. S. B. Gibson, 105. 'J. W. Long, Jas. H. Wilson, 111. S. A. Lafferty, '117. R. E. Dornall. 127. Wm. M. Elam, 181. T. M. \\ihite, 203. \1\'. F. Simpson, C. S. Phillips, 210. Richard M. Fully, 216. Jos. Sittler, J as. R. Ellis, 218. Chas. F. Hull, 220. Bartley Clark, 233. T. B. Burk, 286. Albert Wiltslack,

No. oj Lodge.

Name oj Party.

260.

George H. Snyder, James Bigelow, Benj. W. Smith, Chris. Frengcr, W. P. Chaplin, Ed. Barnett, J. M. Titterington, Horace Higgins, C. A. Pickford, J. A. Wilson, Harrison Bird, John W. York, D. W. Graves, L. A. Ed wards. . John Price, A. Dickson, John Houghwort, Wiley Wilcox, J. A. Crawford, J. P. MCFarland,} Wayne, Henry Holland, U. D.

32fi. 331. 364. 390. 395. 416.

423. 434. 446. 478.

486.

506. 508. 518.

224

Appendix.

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EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND I"ODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBElt

No. of Lodge.

Name of Party.

7. T. H. Goodrich, 66. R. Simpson, 9i. '''I'm. D. Perrin, 122. T. B. Winn, 136. J. W. Grafford, 163. W. F. McChesney, 181. R. T. Pendy, HJ7. S. B. Ross, 237. W. W. Miller, 271. J. G. Myers, 2iJ3. E. A. McCreary, 305. J. F. Whiles, 336. B. Austin,

No. of Lodge. 363.

398. 429. 4.37.

447. 451. 4.69. 4.81. 517.

14, 1885.

Name of Party. Michael McCarty, G. W. Jenkins, E. T. Mahone, W. V. Burr [late a member of King David Lodge, No. 364J. C. D. Henry, J. S. Lane, J. F. Story, Gee Arnold, J. R. Ward. G. T. Dale-Wayne, U. D.

225

Appendix.

1885.]

REINSTATEMENTS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND },ODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER

No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 3. Frederick Hubbler, 7. C. Wilhite, 9. Wm. Truednau, Thos. S. Harrison, 10. J. B. Hollingsworth, T. R. Smith, J. L. Farris, J. L. Taylor, 11. R. A. Allen, 12. C. B. McEntire, 20. J. A. Buda, 25. Joseph Gafford, 28. W. S. Yancy, 30. R. O'Brien, 36. D. J. Muir, 40. S. P Ives, A. Barker, 43. T. C. Bradley, 52. G. W. Williams, 53. R. A. Austin, L. Hudson, Ira Moore, 69. R. Hund, J. C. Westover, 7:l. Jos. Garvin, 76. R. Selves, 78. Geo. N. Powell, 79. Chas. Thau, 89. W. Y. 'I\'alker, 109. Jos. Wood, 119. John Duffy, C. C. Fletcher, Adam Fisher, 13l. P. J. Paul, 133. Wm. White, U. W. Green, 150. L. D. Kirkman, G. L. Ap.-15.

No. oj Lodge. 153. 154. 159. 166. 167. 172. 174. 178. 181. 182. 186. 188. 189. 201. 203. 206. 210.

216. 217. 218.

220. 224. 227. 234.

14, 1885.

Name oj Party. F. A. Mays, Wm. A. Gregory, M. P. Archer, V. H. Groves, Mathias Duford, Thos. B. Howe, 1'. VI'. Stewart, J. L. Berry, J. R. Howerton, J. A. Ewing, L. D. Putnam, H. C. Rennolds, J. H. Dickerson, A. J.P. Barnes, O. F. Ingalls, G. R. Cruzen, John Thornberry, M. Landbrough, Isaac Lewis, W. P. O'Bryant, N. P. Applegate, J. L. Tysor, B. W. Heunass, Lawrence Hoover, Jefferson Davis, J. C. Hill, Milton Canby, Milton Campbell, A. J. Morton, J. H. Mitchell, H. J. Hinsman, W. B. Wernway, J. H. Barnes, J. P. Daley, A. J. Davis. Peter Chappell, G. N. Morrow,

Appendix.

226 No. oj !.odge. 243. 247.

254. 257.

272. 281. 288. 300.

301. 309.

318. 323. 331.

Name oj Party.

John C. Bloomfield, Wm. Taylor, Fred. Schurman, A. H. Lamb, C. J. White, W. R. Thomas, H. C. Wright, Jeremiah Bennett, G. A. Howerton, W. T. Mathis, . W. R. Garrison, Asa Forbes, W. J. Lewis, R. J. Phillips, Henry H. Snoderley, S. B. Smiley, J. T. Craven, J. W. Howell, Henry Rosenfeld, 1. Spanier,

No. oj

Name oj Part'!!. Lodge. 335. Jacob Stoner, 361. J. W. O'Bannon, 1. H. Karr, 393. 1. J. Lonagon, 396. Alfred GOUld, 404. Moses Weaver, 411. J. A. Hensley, 412. J. H. Wheeler, 413. C. Kalberer, 416. Jas. Hill, Jas. Shannon, John D. Graham, 418. W. E. Sitton, 419. Wm. Allen, 429. Alvin Moore, J. W. D. Hatcher, 468. P. Saltsgaver, 484. N. Waterhoat, Geo. W. Tracy.

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Appendix.

1885.]

I~ECAPITUI~ATION OF

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.

Chartered Lodges on the Roll, October, 1884 Ceased to exist during 188:1.-5, by surrender and arrest Chartered, October 15, 1885 Total Chartered Lodges Total Lodges making Returns for 1885 Total Lodges not making Returns for 1885 Lodges Chartered, 1885

.. .

525 3- 522 9

5Bl

.. . ..

507 15 9 531

531

Total Lodges represented in 1885...... 201 Initiated........................................................................................................ 1,078 Passed 1,010 Haised...... 1,000 Admitted 787 Reinstated..................................................................................................... 137 Dimitted...... 845 Died............................................................................................................... 35G Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues..................................................... 573 Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct.............................. 45 Expelled......................................................................................................... 28 Rejected 301 Dues Remitted........... 339 Members reported (inclnding new Lodges) Estimated Members from Non-Reporting Lodges

:....

25,348 473 25,821 25,821

INDEX.

Page. Annual Meeting........................................................................... 3 " 1886.................................................................. 91 Opening............................................................ 4 Closing.............................................................. 85 5-15 " Address of Grand Master " "Referred.................................... 4 " Report on 27, 28 " Accounts, Committee on, appointed.............................................. 34 " " " Report of............................................. 71 A.rrested Charters, mentioned 7, 18 Arrest of Approved........................................................ 27 Arrested Charter, restored........................................................... 64 Amendments presented 22, 78 Appeals, Report of Committee on .43-58 Appropriations 66, 67 Appointed Grand Officers........................................................... 84 Appointment of Chairmen, Standing Committees ,. 84 " " D. D. Grand l\iasters 84, 85 Abernathy, M. S., Suspended............... 9 " Committee on........ 34 " Report of Committee on 59, 60

E Board of Relief, Reports of 23-26 By-Laws, Grand Lodge, Amendments proposed............................ 22 "" rejected............................... 63 Subordinate, Committee on, appointed............... 34 " Report of Committee on...... 67 Bonham, John, Death of and Tribute to 5, 6 Business, Unfinished, Report of Committee on............................. 59 Bonds Purchased : 6, 38 Board of Finance, Action of........................................................ 37

230

Index.

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Page.' Credentials, Committee on, appointed.......................................... 4 Report of Committee on App. 204-209 " Committees, Standing, appointed... 34 " Special, " 34 Charity, Committee on, appointed........ 34 " " " Report 60~62 Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, Committee on................. 34 " " "Report of Committee on 69, 70 Concord Lodge, No. 154, mention of............................................. 8 "" Conlmittee <;>n............... 34 " " "Report of Committee on...... 64 Charters Arrested 7, 18 " Granted this Session.. 70 " Duplicates......................................................................路 78 " Report on ~ 27 " "Issued 17, 18 Charter Itestored........................................................................ 64 COlunlissions Issued........ 19 Special, Issued :............... 20 Correspondence, Foreign, Report on App. 1-144 " "Special Report on 81, 82

D Decisions, None Reported........................................................... 6 Dispensations Ordered and Issued 6, 17, 18 " Special, " :................. 18 Discipline.......................................... 9 Duplicate Charters must be exact copies of originals 7, 27 " Issued 17, 1.8 ])edication mentioned................................................................. 6 D. D. Grand Masters Commissioned............................................. 1.6 Reports of, not printed................................ 80 App. 210 " " " List of, present " " " Report of Committee on.............................. 63 Appointed 84, 85 Disbursements reported 38-40 Deaths, List of App. 213, 216 Dardenne Lodge, No. 124, Charter arrested................................... 7 Dead Lodges, List of App. 190-194 District Lecturers, List of : App. 195

1885.]

231

Index.

Exemplification of Work Expenses '" Election of Grand Officers ;....................... Elected Officers, list of.................... Expulsions

Page. 36, 65 37-40 68 83 App. 224

F Funds, Investlnent of.......................................... li'inancial Exhibit li'raud Exposed :France, Grand Orient of

6 37 8, 9 81, 82 ,.

G Grand Lodge opened :.................................... 4 " " closed..................................................................... 85 " Funds invested 6, 37, 38 " of Quebec............................................................... 22 " " Report on.... 79 " ." Master, Address of 5-15 " "Report on 27, 28 " Lodge Representatives, list of App. 200-203 " ,velcomed 80 " " present App. 210 " Funds Invested ;.................. 7 " " Secretary's Report, General.. 15-22 " Recolun1endations 20, 2l " Report on.............................. 72 " Report, Financial 37-40 " " " approved. 71 Treast.rer, Report of .41, 42 " approved.................................... 71 " Lecturer's Report 74-77 Lodge l:>roceedings ordered printed ". 80 Officers elected, list of....................................................... 68 " Installed, list of....... 83 '.' Lodge Meeting, time of 1886 91 Grievance, Report of Committee on 43-58 Grand Officers in the past, list of App. 196, 197 " pre~ent App. 209 " Secretary's Office, Committee on................... 82 " Lodge of Louisiana, paper from.......................................... 82

232

Index.

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Page. Home for the Indigent ~ ' 11 " Committee on......... 37 Report of Committee on 68 Hall, Report.of Committee on...................................................... 59 Hotels, Report of Committee on : :.. 81

I Instruction, State Lodges of......................................................... 12 Incorporation of Lodges, Committee on, continued... 80 Installation of Grand Officers...................................................... 83 Insurance 7 Investment of Funds............... 6

J Jurisprudence, Report on 63 " Vote on Report on, reconsidered and recommitted 65, 66 Johnson Lodge, No. 158, Charter surrendered................................ 18

K Krauthoff, L. C., Oration of

28-34

L Lodges of Instruetion, State 12 Lodge Incorporation, Committee on, continued 80, 81 " Removals reported : 18, 19 Lecturer, Grand, Report of 74-77 Lodges, Chartered, Report on 72, 73 " Under Dispensation, Report on......................................... 70 Library, Grand Lodge, Books added to.......................................... 22 Lecturers, District, list of.. App. 195 Lodges by Districts : App. 145-161 Lodges and Locations, with Secretaries 162-174 List of Deaths App. 213-216 Expulsions , App. '224 " " Suspensions App. 217-223 " " Reinstatements App. 224

1885.]

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233 Page.

Members, Register of Memorials referred 35, 37, " Report on................................................................... Memorial of McGee Lodge, No. 146, for restoration of Charter........ McGee Lodge, No. 146, Charter restored...... .. Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 405, Charter arrested.............................. Memorial Pages 87, Memorial from Montgomery City Lodge, No. 246........................... " "246, action on............

21 78 66 64 74 7 89 78 78

N Ne",' Dispensations...................................................................... 17 New Trials Ordered 44, 46, 55, 57, 58 Necrology 5 Non-payment of Dues, Suspension for 217-222

o Opening Grand Lodge...... - Oration '" Officers, Grand, present..................... Past, in attendance " in the past, list of Orient, Grand, of France Offiee of Grand Secretary, Resolution on

4 28-34 3 App. 209 App. 196, 197

81, 82 路............. 82

F Proposed Change of I.a""s................................................ 22 Proceedings of Grand Lodge ordered printed 80 Pay-Roll, Past Grand Masters'......... 67 Past Grand Officers, present App. 209 " Masters, present App. 210-212

Quorum present ~.......................................... Quebec, Gra:t:ld Lodge of............................................................... " Report on................................................

4 22 79

234

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Removal of I..Jodges 18, 19 Ritual 9, 10 Relief 12-]5 Hecommendations of Grand Secretary 20, 21 Register of Members asked for..................................................... 20 Returns of Lodges ordered earlier...... 72 Relief, Boards of 23-26 Report on Grand Master's Address 27, 28 Report of Grand Secretary, General.. 16-22 " " l?inancial 37-40 " Treasurer 41, 42 .43-58 " " Committee on Grievance 74-77 " " Grand Lecturer " " Committee on Grand Lodge HalL.............................. 59 " " Unfinished Business............................. 59 " " " "Case of Abernathy :.................. 60 " " " " Charity : ~ 60-62 "" " "D: D. Grand Masters' Heports................ 63 " " Jurisprudence................. 63 " " " Concord Lodge Claim........................... 64 " " " By-Laws 67 " ". " "W~ys and Means 6G, 67 " " " Lodges U. D......................................... 70 "" " "l\lasonic I-Iome.................................... 68 " " " Accounts....................... 71 " " " Chartered Lodges 72, 73 "" " "Clarksville Lodge, No. 17 69, 70 Hepresentatives of other Grand Lodges 路Welcomed....................... 80 " near other Grand Lodges App. 200, 201 " near this Grand Lodge App. 202, 203 Heinstatements ; App. 225, 226 l~esolutions 62, 63, 80 Hecapitulation App. 227 Representatives of other Grand Lodges present App. 210 Report on Foreign Correspondence App. 1-144

s Special Dispensations.................................................................. 18 State Lodges of Instruction ;........ ]2 Standing Committees................................................................... 34 . " "Chairmen of................................................ 84

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Statement of Grand Secretary Il " Tabular Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues " Unmasonic Conduct Secretaries, Grand, List of.. St. Joseph Board of ReHeL

235 Page. 37, 40 Ap)J. 162-188 App. 217, 222 App. 223 App. 198, 199 App. 189

T Tellers, appointed...................................................... Tabular Statelnents Time of Meeting, 1886... Treasurer, Grand, Report of......

68 App. 145-188 91 41

u Unfinished Business, Heport of Committee on

v Virginia, Representative of Grand Lodge Welcomed.....................

Work Exen1plified 路 'Ways and Means, Report of Committee on

36, 65 66, 67

Eighteen working days after Grand Lodge closed, this work was brought from the press, and mailed as soon thereafter as possible.-GRAND SECRETARY.

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