1892 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OFTHE

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O:FFICIAL PR()CEEDINt;路S . OF THE

SEVENTY-SECONT)

ANNUAL COMNIUNICATION OF THE

M. W. GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. M., STATE OF 1IISSOURI.

The Seventy-Seeond Annual Communication of the Most V.;rorshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted. Masons of the State of l\1issouri, convened in the Masonic Irall, St. Louis, October 11, 1892, at 10 o'clock A. :\L The following Grand Officers were present: BENTON H. INGRA~L .JOHN R. PARSON HARRY KEENE J. B. THOMAS SAM. ~r. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL ALLAX sIcDOWELL REV. C. H. BRIGGS REV. J. W. ROBINSON A. M. HOUGH D. A. JAMISON E. F. ALLEN 'VM. lUCIIARDSON R. E. WITT, its A. H. KOLLMEyER JORK W. mrEK

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Deputy Grand ,lIMter. Grand Senior lVarden. Grand,Jv.nior IVw路den. Grand T,.ec~nrer. Grand Secretary. R. W. Grand Lcctm路cr. R. lV. Grand Chaplain. R. lV. Grand Chaplain. Grand Senio,. Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. G}'and ,:11aTshal. Grand ,1[a1'811al. Grand Senior Stewctnl. Grand JunilJ}' Steward. Grand 'l~1/1Cl'.

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OPENING.

The Grand:Master then proceeded to open the Grand Lodge in AMPLE FOR;\1. Appropriate music was then rendered, followed by prayer offered by the Grand Chaplain, I{.ev. Bro. C. II. Briggs. A constitutional nU111ber of Lodges being represented, the Grand Lodge was then declared ready for the transaction of business. CREDENTIALS.

"-rhe following Committee on Credentials was then announced by the Grand ~1aster: Brothers 'V. P. Hancock, Sam'l L. C. Rhodes, 'V m. Sessinghaus, G. W. Lilley and Leslie Orear. This committee reported 208 Lodges present at the opening of the Grand Lodge, which number was rnaterially increased during the session. A report in full will be found in the Appendix.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Nlost 'Vorshipful Grand ~1aster then presented his Address, which, on being read, was referred to a Committee of Past Grand ~1asters, consisting of the following Brethren: Sam'l H. Saunders, John D. Vinci1, 'rhos. E. Garrett, R. E. Anderson, Noah M. Givan, ,V. R. Stubblefield, C. C. ,\T oods, Lee A. I-Iall, James 'V. Boyd, Geo. R. IIunt, W. ~/I. 'Villiams, Geo. E. '" alker and R. F. Stevenson. M. \V. Bro. George E. \Valker 'vas designated as Chairman of the Committee.

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ANNUAL ADDRESS.

To the l1fost JfTo1"shipjnl Grand Lodge oj NisSOll1"i, A. P. ((; A. l1f.:

BRETHREN :-Through the goodness and mercy of the Divine Master, whose favor and blessing we should at all times invoke, we are again permitted to assemble in Annual Communication. Before entering, actively, upon the discharge of our labor, let us pause for a moment and indulge a few reflections concerning the social and moral work in which, as an Institution, we are engaged. I say social and moral, for the social features of Masonry shOUld on no account be neglected. God created us social beings to assist and encourage each other, as well as for mutual pleasure. If we each stood alone, apart from all others, like an iOsolated iceberg, and sought only our own happiness in a selfish, unamiablc state of mind and course of conduct, how cheerless and forlorn would be our lives. Without developing and cultivating our social natures,Ohow little can we know of the real joys of life, which we.might possess by obedience to the dictates of our social natures. If the Brethren, especially the officers, of our Lodges would give more attention to the social features of Masonry, I have no doubt it would result in bringing us into closer and stronger bonds of fraternal love and friendship.

As an Order we are dealing largely with the young men of our State and country, and herein we have spread out before us a great and grand field for moral improvement. Brethren. shall we occupy and cultivate it? We claim to be pre-eminently a moral Institution, and while weo are all proud of our great achievements in the past, let us press forward along this line of our work to yet grander and more glorious victories. God has endowed every human soul with moral capacities which should be cuWvated with care, with zeal, with deep and earnest devotion. In the moral nature of man are found the strongest evidences of his immortality, of the ever-increasing beatitudes of glory which its capac.ities fit him to attain, and which are revealed in the sacred Scriptures as the destiny designed by God for his earthly children.

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This thought is a grand and glorious one, and should not be lost. The idea of immortal existence, blessed with the progressive attainments most ca:Iculated to advance its happiness and dignify and adorn its being, is one that the moral nature of man has ever delighted to cherish. When we think of the moral man as existing through all future ages beyond the shores of time and the dominion of death, as living when the magnificence of the material universe shall have faded away, we cannot but be awed into a deep, profound respect for this part of our common natures, and feel that no duty is more important and pressing on us as Masons than that which bids us cultivate the moral powers of our souls. OUR DEAD.

As we look around us to-day and behold vacant seats and miss familiar faces, we are reminded that" one by one they pass away." Since last we met in Annual Communication, two Past Grand Masters have crossed the" silent river" and taken up their eternal abode" on the other side." WILLIAM R. PENICK

Was born near Columbia, Boone county, Mo., May 20th, 1829, and died in St. Joseph, Mo., December the 4th, 189l. Brother Penick was initiated in St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, February ~d, passed February 16th, and raised to the sublime degree of M~ter Mason, March 1st, 1856. He was elected Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1858, and again in 1859. He was President of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Joseph for twenty-one years, from its organization, December 2d, 1867, to 1889, inclusive. In the month of May, 18M, he was elected Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, but the clouds of civil strife, which were then gathering, soon swept over our State and obscured, for a time at least, his Masonic horizon. He never presided over the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I was temporarily absent from the State at the time of his death, but learn that he was buried by St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, in which he had always held his menibership. Peace to his ashes. STEPHE"

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CARNEGY

Was born in Harrison county, Ky., .January 29th, 1797, and died at his home in Canton, Mo., on the ,1th of January, 1892, lacking but a few days of being 95 years old.

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He was elected Grand Mastel~ of Missouri, first in 1836, and served three terms, retiring from office in 1839. He was a devoted Mason, always deeply interested in everything that pertained to the honor and welfare of the Grand Lodge. When notified of his death, I was in Springfield, with other Grand Officers, on important official business. As it was impossible for me to attend his funeral in person, I telegraphed R. W. Deputy Grand Master, John R. Parson, of St. Louis, requestitig him to go to Canton, take charge of and conduct the funeral ceremonies. To my great regret, Brother Parson, on account of illness, was unable to go, and the old patriarch was tenderly laid to rest by his Brethren of Canton Lodge, No. 100, of which he had long been a member. I recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare suitable memorials of these distinguished Brethren, to be printed in the Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and that the usual pages be set apart to their memory, and in memory of the others of our Brethren who have been summoned to join the" silent majority on the other side." FOREIGN RELATIONS.

I am happy to report that our relations with all the sister. Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal correspondence still continue to be of the most pleasant and cordial character. . During the interim, I have caused commissions to issue to the following named Brethren as Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, near the sister Grand Lodges named, viz.: Rev. William B. 路Walker. Vermont. R. 路W. Bro. James A. Scott lndian Territory. R. \\T. Bro. Alpheus A. Keen New Mexico. R. ",V. Bro. D. P. Boynton Maine. R. ",V. Bro. A. G. McCombe Victoria. R. "'V. Bro. James Comb Arizona. CHAR'rERS.

Immediately after the close of the last session of the Grand Lodg~, the Charters granted at that session were issued and sent to the proper District Deputies, and the Lodges were duly set to work according to law. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.

I have granted a number of Dispensations, for election of officers, removing into new Halls, and laying of corner-stones of Masonic Halls, churches, colleges and court houses. The Grand Secretary's report will furnish a detailed account of all these routine acts.

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NEW LODGES.

I have granted Dispensations for the formation of the following new Lodges, all of which were duly instituted by the proper officers, and, so far as I have been able to learn, all are prosperous and harmonious: Povl"ell, at Powell, McDonald County, Wilderness, at 'Wilderness, Oregon' County. Revere, at Revere, Clark County, Raymore, at Raymore, Cass County. Fairfield, at Fairfield, Benton County. Ravenwood, at Ravenwood, Nodaway County. Prairie, at Bancroft, Daviess 路County. Blairstown, at Blairstown, Henry County. :Moscow, at Moscow Mills, Lincoln County. DISTRICT DEPUTIES.

I have received reports from the Deputies of all the Districts, except the following: First, Second, Eleventh, Twenty-first and Twentyninth. This faithful band of workmen have spent much time and considerable means in furthering and promoting the interests of Masonry in their several Districts. The Grand Lodge owes them a debt of gratitude for the prompt and faithful assistance, which, they have, at all times, rendered me, when called upon. I hereby t~nder them my thanks. COH~ER-Sl'O~ES.

On invitation of the Honorable Count)' Court of Henry county, extended to me, through Clinton Lodge, No. 548, I convened a Special Session of the Grand Lodl?;e at Clinton, on the 24th of June, and laid the corner-stone of the new Henry County Court House, in the presence of a very large concourse of citizens. Special trains were run on all the railroads, in order to accommodate the great number of people from aproad who desired to be present. About one thousand l\fasons were in line, including a splendid Knight Templar escort, under the command of Eminent Sir Knight D. 'V. 'Vallace, of Independence, Eminent Grand Commander of Missouri. The Grand 'Vardens and several of the other Grand Officers were present and took part in the ceremonies. M. 'V. Bro. Geo. E. Walker, of St. Louis, Past Grand Master, was also present, 'and rendered me able and valuable assistance in performing the ceremonies, for which I hereby tender him my personal thanks. The officers and members of Clinton Lodge and all the good people of Clinton were untiring

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in their efforts to extend courtesies and show their hospitality to all visitors. It was a memorable occasion, and will long be remembered by the people of Clinton, as well as their visitors, whom they so royally entertained. On the 30th of July, I laid the corner-stone of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Moberly, and on the 6th of. August, that of the ne'" Christian Church at the saine place. A large concourse of friends were present on both occasions. . The Lodges at Moberly turned out on both occasions in goodly nUll1berswith a Templar escort. R. ¡W. Bro. R. E. Witt, of Fayette, Deputy Grand Master of the Se\Tenth District, was present and rendered me most valuable assistance. UNAUTHORIZED LECTUREH.S.

Complaints having reached me from the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Districts, that Brother John H. Bunger, a former District Lecturer, was visiting Lodges in these Districts for the purpose of instructing them in the ritualistic work, and that some of the Lodges so visited had paid him for his services out of the Lodge funds, I caused to be issued and mailed to each Lodge in the two above named Districts, the following circular: GRAND LODGE, ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASO:-;-:>, STATE OF l\IISSOliRI. OFFICE OF GRAXD )fASTER.

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BltI;;TlIREN ;-Rcliable information having- reached me that Brothel'John H. Bunger, of :Maryville Lodge, No. lG5, located at Maryville, :Mo., has been visiting Lodges lind instructing them in the work and lectures, and receiving compensation therefor; this, therefore, is to notify you that the said Brother Bunger is not authorized, by law, to either hold Lodges of Instruction or to visit Lodges for the purpose of giving instruction. The Grand Lecturer and the District Lecturers of the several 1I1asonic Districts are the proper and legal authorities for teaching- and promulgating the work and lectures in this Grand .Jurisdirtion. You are therefore forbidden to employ said Brother Bunger, or any other unauthorized Lecturer to instruct your Lodge, or to receive instru~tioIl, liS a. Lodge, from SUCh. FraLernaiI y yours, R. H. INGRAM, G7'ancl

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WEAK LODGES..

"\Ve have in the State, as shown by last year's returns to the Granel Secretary, more than seventy-five Chartered Lodges, with amembership of twenty-five or less to the Lodge, some of them as low as fourteen to eighteen. We have also about fifty I.Jodges with memberships ranging between twenty-five and thirty-five. Most of them are outlying Lodges,

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located in small villages, or in the country a'''lay from rail way Ii nes ; many of them are made up almost entirely of the better class of citi7.ens residing- in their respective vicinities. They are, as a rule, good, earnest, zealous Masons, but, as Lodges, they are poor and are having a hard struggle to maintain an existence. Many of them have never seen a Grand Officer since they were instituted. Some of them have never been visited by the Grand or District Lecturer. This is not the fault of the Grand Lecturer, forit is a physical impossibility for him to personally visit and instruct all of t.he 555 Lodges in the State. Nor is it the fault of the District Lecturers; they receive no compensation for their services and cannot be expected to give their time to this work and pay their own expenses. The most of these Lodges are too poor to pay it, or to bear the expense of sending delegates away to State or District Lodges of Instruction. These Lodges pay their pro rata part to the support and maintenance pf the Grand Lodge, and are entitled to, and must receive its encouragement and fostering care, or else. they die.

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I recommend, if the financial condition of the Grand Lodge will admit of it, that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to appoint an Assistant Grand Lecturer, whose special duty it shall be to visit as many as possible of these outlying Lodges, ascertain their real conclition, teach them the work and lectures in their own Halls. Read and expound to them the law, and ghre them, generally, such good and wholesome advice and instructions as may be deemed necessary. STATE LODGES OF I:\STRUCTION.

At our last session, the Grand Lecturer was authorized to call and hold a School of Instruction for the benefit of District Lecturers, and an appropriation of $500 was made to pay their actual and necessary expenses. The Grand Lecturer called the meeting at Sedalia in the month of November. All the District Lecturers in the State, with two or th~e exceptions, were present. The meeting being called at my home, I, of course, attended, as did also the R. VV. Deputy Grand Master, and both the Grand 'Vardens, all of whom rendered valuable assist.ance. Great interest was manifested by all present, and I have no doubt much good has and will result to the Craft throughont the State, in thus sending out among the Lodges a thoroughly posted and trained corps of teachers. In the early part of January, I called a State Lodge of Instruction at Springfield'. The attendance was velT large, and a deep interest manifested on the part of most of the delegates in attendance.

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R. W ..Bro. McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present and had charge of the instructions, which he imparted in his usual patient and thorough manner. Rev. Dr. Vinci! favored us with his presence, and delivered an eloquent and instructive address on the moral teachings of Masonry, which was highly appreciated by all who had the pleasure of hearing it. MASONIC IIOi\IE.

At the last annual session, on the recommendation of my predecessor, the Grand Master and Grand 'Vardens ''r'eremade ex-o.t!icio members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, and it was made their duty to attend at least one meeting, annnally, of said Board. Not having been advised of the time or place of any of the meetings of said Board, I have attended none. Having thus been unable to attend any of the meetings, I am unable, from personal knowledge, to lay before you any information touching the management, condition or needs of this noble institution. Idoubt not the able and efficient President, M. 'V. Bro. Noah M. Givan, in his annual report, will give you a full and detailed statement of its condition and needs, and make such recommendations for your c'onsideration as may be deemed proper and necessary. Up to date, this Grand Lodge has contributed $25,500 toward the establishment and maintenance of the" Hol'ne." It has from year to year selected and named its Board of Directors, and at the last session, made provision for its permanent support. If this provision is to continue, I recommend that the Trustees be requested to transfer the legal title to the" Home" to the Grand Lodge. DISCIPLINE.

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Shortly after my installation, a special report from R. Bro. Geo. :E. Mayhall, D. G. M. of the Third District, disclosing a bad state of affairs in St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, located at Shelbyville, reached me thr'ough M. W. Bro. Geo. E. 'Valker, it having reached him too late in his term to be acted upon. On an examination of the papers, it seemed that most, if not all, the trouble was caused by arbitrary conduct on the part of the Worshipful Master, who, it would seem, had instigated a sale of a part of the Lodge property, without previous notice to the members, at a meeting when only ten out of a total membership of fifty-three were 'present. A large majority of the members were opposed to the sale, and also certain changes ordered at said meeting to be made in the Hall, and desired that all the members be notified to be present at the next stated meeting to further discuss and consider the matter. The Worshipful

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:i\Iaster, however, would not consent to this, but took possession.of the Charter and refused to permit another stated meeting to be held for four or five months. In the meantime, the terms of the sale were carried into effect, and the changes and alterations made in the Hall, without consulting the District Deputy or asking the permission of the Grand Master, and with a laTge majority of the members of the Lodge protesting. I suspended the ",Vorshipful 3'Iaster from his office, and placed the Lod!!e in charge of the Senior "'Varden. Inasmuch as the term of office of the Worshipful )1aster would have expired long before this session of the Grand Lodge, I deemed it unnecessary to cite him to appear here for trial. I submit herewith th~ papers in the case.

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Some time in August, charges were filed with me against Brother A. B. Donaldson, ",V. M. of Summit Lodge, No. 263, charging him with gross unmasonic conduct. The principal specification was as follows: "Brother A. B. Donaldson at various times and continuously since September, 1891, has claimed to be a Past Junior Warden, though he has never been elected 01' installed into such office." The evidence submitted seemed to conclusively prove and sustain the charge. The Brother, never having been elected and installed "'Varden of a Lodge, was clearly ineligible to the office of Worshipfull\fastei路, I therefore held that his election and installation as Vlorshipful Master was null and void, and made an order directing that he retire from the office, and that the Worshipful Master, ,,,"hom he succeeded, again assume his duties as ",Vorshipful Master, no eligible successor having been elected and installed. Under the per:uliar circumstances of the case, and at the request of the Worshipful Master and a large number of the Brethren, I granted the Lodge a Dispensation to elect a ",Vorshipful Master to serve until the date fixed by their By-Laws for the annual election of officers. The Secretary informed me that the election was had at the stated meeting, September 17th, and that peace and harmony no,,," prevail. If my ruling in the case is sustained by the Grand Lodge, the matter of a trial for unmasonic conduct will rest with the Lodge. The papers in the case are herewith filed. STRAFFORD LODGE, ="0. 49i.

About the middle of September, several members of Strafford Lodge, No. 497, filed with me charges against Brother L. W. Johnson, "V. M. of the Lodge, charging him with repeatedly being drunk both in and out of

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the Lodge. I referred the matter to R. "'. Bro. F. 1,V. Laker, D. G. M. of the Thirty-first District, for investigation, who visited the Lodge and reported to me that the evidence seemed to fully sustain the charge. I thereupon suspended Brother Johnson from h~s office as 1,Vorshipful Master, and placed the Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden, and caused a copy of the charges to be served upon him, and cited him to appear at this session of the Grand Lodge for trial. The papers in the case are herewith submitted. CHARTERS ARRESTED.

Last winter, Lewistown Lodge, No. 494, issued and sent to sister Lodges th,ronghout the State, the following:

RESOL1;TJOXS.

At a reg-lIlar communication of Lewist.own Lodge, No. 494, A. F. & A. :M., the follo\\:路 ing resollltious were unanimously adopted: HALL OF LEWISTOWN LODGE, No. 191, I LEWISTOW!', },Io., Feb~ 12, 1892. \ WHEHE.-\S, The H. W, Grauel Lodge of :\Iasons of the State of Missouri, at its last Grand Commlluicat.ion, has changed the law increasing-the Grand Lodgc dues from fifty cents to onc doJlar per member. And as said law was changed by the iudividunl vote of Past ~raster~, and against a large majority vote of the Lodges represented, J:I'SI)/I'etl, That thisLodge condemns the action of I. he ~L W. Grand Lodge in the fol路

j)llrtiClllars, viz: 1st-In increasing the Graml Lodge dues without giving Subordinate Lodges sllfficieut lIotit;t; (If proposed cIHU1g-e. A far less general notice than has been given in thc pa;t on snlljects of less import-a,nce. :!(l-In fixing a per capita tax on every:-'[ason belonging to this Grand Jurisdiction to support un institution that is separate and distinct from the Grand Lodge. :ld-In violating the distinct understanding of every Mason in Missouri that the "Home" shonkl a.nd wonld be supported by voluntary contributions, and that in no event II'oulr! a per capita tax be levied on Lodges or members. 4th-In releasing Lodges and individuals from parment of the unpaid balances of subscribed YoluntlU'y contributions to the :Masonic Horne of Missouri, and using coercive measures on Drethl'en who have freel~' alJd \'oluntarily given so far as their abilities will permit. Furthermore be it

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This was soon followed by similar circnlars or resolutions from Texas Lodge, No. 177, and Ava Lodge: Ko. 26.

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Later on the following Lodges endorsed one or the other of these circulars, and refused to pay their Grand Lodge dues: Farmington, No. 132; Woodside, :No. 387; Hornersville, :No. 215; Stewartsville, No. 182, and Mechanicsville, No. 260. It is not my province here to discuss the wi.sdom of the law of the Grand Lodge to which these Lodges took exceptions and resolved not to obey.

The law was legally and regularly adopted, and every good Mason is in duty bound to "stand to and abide by it." Any other course is no more nor less than open rebellion. Under a solemn sense of duty to uphold and maintain the honor of the Grand Lodge, and see to it that its laws and edicts were respected and obeyed, I caused their Charters to be arrested. I believe they are all now on file in the offi.~e of the Grand Secretary. The Brethren of some of these Lodges have written me, since their Charters were arrested, expressing deep regret for their hasty action. In dealing with them I hope the Grand Lodge will remember that jnstice should al ways be tempered with mercy. The papers in all the cases are herewith submitted.

JAMESPORT LODGE, XO. 201.

On the recommendation of R. 'V. Bro. C. S. GlaspeJl, D. G. M. of the Tenth District, made January 11tb, in a special report, after a personal visit and investigation, I arrested the Charter of Jamesport Lodge, No. 201. This report disclosed a bad state of affairs existing in this Lodge, growing chietly out of a violation of our first great cardinal virtueTemperance. Brother Harry Bunker, the Treasurer, refused to surrender or turn over the funds of the Lodge when called upon. Early in September, I addressed a letter to the Worshipful Master of Gallatin Lodge, No. 106, 'directing him to cause charges to be preferred in that Lodge against the delinquent Brother, and proceed to try him at as early a date as the law would permit. Up to this writing, I have received no reply to my communication. I herewith submit the papers.

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HALE ClTYLODGE, NO. 184.

On the recommendation of R. W. Bro. Geo. "V. Deatherage, D. G. M. of the Ninth District, I arrested the Charter of Hale City Lodge, No. 184. It seems from his report that they had two or more factions in this Lodge warring against each other, until it ,vas becoming the talk of the town. For a further and fuller ~'eport, I refer you to Brother Deatherage's report, which I herewith file. DECISIOi\S.

I have been called upon to decide but few questions of general application. :L\1ost of the questions raised had already been passed upon, or were local in their character, being applicable only in special cases. I deem it unnecessary to encumber the record with them.

One question ,,110 wever, was referred to me for a ruling, wh~ch I deem it proper here to report, as it is one of general application and th"e ruling is one to which exceptions may be taken. In 1889, charges of gross unmasonic conduct were preferred in Livingston Lodge, No. 51, against fL B. Southworth, a member of said Lodge. The accused Brothel' appeared at the trial and admitted his guilt, but the Lodge failed to assess any punishment. An appeal was taken to the Grand Lodge, and on the recommendation of the Committee on Grievance and Appeals, he was expelled. (See page 65, Proceedings of 1889.) Some months ago, he petitioned Livingston Lodge to restore him to good Masonic standing and membership . . A recent reformation was pleaded in his behalf. The question as to the right and power of the Lodge which failed to as'sess any punishment, to restore him, was referred to me. I decided that the Grand Lodge alone had the power to restore him to good Masonic standing. If we admit the power of the Lodge to restore, after the lapse of three years and a reformation, we concede the right to restore at any time and 'without a l'Pj01'mation, which would enable any Lodge, were it so disposed, to reverse the decision of the Grand Lodge, on appeals, at its pleasure. ELIGIBILITY OF PETlTLOi\El{S FOR NE\oV LODGES.

:My predecessor held that non-affiliates, who had been such more than one year, were not eligible to be parties to the formation of a new Lpdge.

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The Grand Lodge did not give this ruling such approval as would make it a law, to be necessarily observed and followed by future Grand Masters. Section 1 of Article XV. provides that petitioners for new Lodges must be Master Masons in good standing as such. The Grand Lodge has never gone to the extent of deciding, in express terms, that a l\faster Mason who had remained a non-affiliate for more .than one year was not in good standing, for certain purposes. Section 27 of Article XVI. imposes certain disabilities for non-affiliation, but the right to be a petitioner for the formation of a ne,,, Lodge is not one of them. I have, on this question, followed the unbroken precedents established by a long line of illustrious predecessors and declined to rule out petitioners because their dimits were more than one year old. I do not regard it as a question of any gmve importance, but as it has been raised, I think it would be well for the Grand Lodge to definitely settle it, to the end that we may have, in future, a uniform practice. APPOINT~fE1\T.

Shortly after his appointment, R. W. Bro. F. H. Clark, of Harrison:' ville, D. G. M. of the Twenty-sixth District, died. I appointed as his successor R. "V. Bro. J. F. McAfee, of Pleasant Hill, who at once entered upon the discharge of the duties of the office. . REVISED CODE.

Doubtles's the Committee on Revision will, at this session, report the result of their labors, aud present, for your cunsideration and approval, a revision and codification of our Ja\vs. As revisions occur Qut once in about every ten years, I hope the Grand Lodge will devote such time to the consideration of this matter as the importance of the subject demands. SPECIAL APPROPRIATION.

At qUI' last session an appropriation of $200 was made for the benefit of Past Grand l\1aster Carnegy, to be paid in quarterly instalments. The first instalment of :;550 was paid immediately after the close of the Grand Lodge. Early in January, before the second installment was due, the venerable Brother died, and was buried at Canton, by Canton Lodge, No. 100, of which he was a member. This Lodge is financially weak; I therefore approved bills for expenses of the funeral, amounting to $103.50 and directed the Grand Secretary to draw a warrant in favor of Canton Lodge for this amount, and charge it up against the unexpended balance of said appropriation.

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TOLTEC LODGE, NO. 520.

Some years ago this Grand Lodge granted a Charter for the establishment, in the city of Mexico, of Toltec Lodge, No, 520. It is now the only remaining Lodge, located in a foreign country, or beyond the borders of Missouri, over which we exercise jurisdiction. 'Ve have never been able, on account of its great distance from us, to exercise any supervision over it. We know nothing concerning its work or t.he. character of the material being admitted into it. . Some two or three years ago an organization was effected in that country under the name and title of the "Grand Symbolic Diet," with the President of the Republic of Mexico at its head as Grand ~faster. I understand that all the Lodges of Mexico, except Toltec, have come under obedience to it. Our Grand Lodge has not recognized this" Grand Body," nor am I sufficiently advised as to its origin and character to now recommend it to do so. The Grand Lodge of Texas, and, I believe, some other American Grand Lodges, have recognized it and are now in Fraternal correspondence with it. I think the time. has now come when we ought to withdraw from that country and permit the people of Mexico to work out their own Masonic salvation without any interference on our part. On or about the 3d of September, I addressed a communication to Toltec Lodge, advising them to either accept a Charter from the "Grand Symbolic Diet" of Mexico, and come under obedience to it, or else surrender its Charter. My communication has not been answered. l now recommend that the Grand Lodge order the Charter to be withdrawn. CONCLVSlON.

During my term of office, I have had the pleasure of visiting quite a number of Lodges in different parts of the State. Everywhere I was treated with true Masonic courtesy, and received the most cordial and Fraternal greetings. To the officers of the Grand Lodge, all of whom have at all times shown themselves ready and willing to "help, aid and assist" me in my labors, I hereby tender my grateful thanks. I have now laid before you a statement of the more important of my official acts. In great weakness I have endeavored to uphold and maintain the honor and dignity of the Grand Lodge, and labored to G. L. Pao.-2.

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promote the best interests of our time-honored Institution. That I have made mistakes, I cannot for a moment doubt, but I assure you they were mistakes of the head and not of the heart. I am now about to surrender the gavel, which, one year ago, you intrusted to my keeping, to abler and more experienced .hands, and to again, with a heart overflowing with gratitude to my Brethren for the high honor which they conferred upon me, take my place in the ranks, where it will ever be my pleasure, as it is my duty, to labor earnestly and zealously for the promotion and advancement of the great moral principles of our grand old Institution. I am glad to be able to report, that, as a rule, the moral stand~rd is from year to year, being raised higher and higher in our Lodges. I hope as a Grand Lodge, we will continue to cultivate, encourage and foster this sentiment which is so rapidly taking root in many of the .Lodges. In future, let moral excellence be the standard by which our Lodges are to be judged, and let us impress them with the thought that moral improvement should be our chief concern and work. ' Every good and true Mason can but feel that there is something in moral excellence, so pure, so holy, so kindred with heaven, so nearly allied to God, that it inspires all moral beings with a feeling of its divinity. Brethren: The Mason who is calm amid dangers, pure and holy amid temptations, honest when he has no watcher but his conscience and his God, who gives his best alms in secret, and breathes his intensest devotions in the closet of his own soul; who obeys his convictions of right when he knows the world will denounce; whose religious trust never forsakes him; and in whose breast there is a moral power, a still small voice, which whispers to his soul in the midnight of the storm of adversity, disappointment and affiiction, "Peace, be still I" Such a man is one to whom all hearts bow in respect; one whom all good men delight to honor, and is truly the noblest work of God.

It is this moral power that we ought to strive, through our teachings, to attain. Let us form resolute determinations to do good, and live by these resolutions, as irrevocable rules of life. Nothing else so elevates and honors us as the possession of such moral energies. No other adornment is half so beautiful; no other crown is half so honorable and bright. Are we, as Masons, striving as we ought to attain and wear this crown? B. H. INGRAM, Grand Master.

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REPORTS.

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The Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treas;urer were presented and ordered printed in the Journal. They are as follows: GRAND

SECRETARY'S

REPORT.

To the Jfost W9"ship,ful Gmnd Lodge oj JfisS01Wi, A. F. & A. M. :

BRETHREN:-During the past fifteen years, I have had charge of this office. In that period, my experiences have been many and varied. Those of the past tcrm have not differed greatly from those of other years, except in onc respect. This office has been the focus of all the criticism of protesting Lodges in which opposition to the law of the Grand Lodge has found expression. Otherwise, while the duties have been increasingly heavy, they have not been in any sense unpleasant. Following the close of last session, the several District Deputy Grand Masters appointed were immediately commissioned, being e~abled thereby to take charge of their work at once. The Lodgcs chartered by the Grand Lodge next received attention, and their warrants were at once forwarded to the District Dcputies. All of these Lodges were duly constituted by proper officers, and have been at work during thc year. I append a list of the Lodges, their numbers and locations, as follows: Bismarck, No. 41, Bismarck, St. Francois county. Aux Vasse, No. 357, Aux Vasse, Callaway county. Competition, No. 432, Competition, Laclede county. ?fansficld, No. 5i3, Mansfield, Wright county. Carl Junction, No. 549, Carl Junction, Jasper county. Rose Hill, No. 450, City of St. Louis. Pendleton, No. 551, Doe Run, St. Francoi~ county. Calhoun, No. 552, Calhoun, Henry county. Clarksburg, No. 503, Clarksburg, Monitcau county. . Foster, No. 554, Foster, Bates county. Summcrville, No. 555, ~ummerville, Texas county. COMMISSIONS. Commissions were issued according to the following list, constituting the parties named Representatives of this Grand Lodge near the several Grand Lodges indicated. These appointments were made by order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother B. H. Ingram. Rev. William B. Walker, Bennington, Vermont, appointed in place of M. W. Bro. Henry H. Smith, deceased. Brother James A. Scott, of Muscogee, Indian Territory, in place of J. H. Dannenberg. Brother Alpheus A. Keen, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master, Albuquerque, near the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. Brother A. G. McCoombe, Past Grand Master, near the Grand Lodge of Victoria, Australia. Address, Melbourne. Brother Daniel P. Boynton, }fonmouth, Maine, in place of Brother Ira Bcrry, late Grand Secretary, deceased. Brother James Comb, Representative near the Grand Lodge of Arizona. SPECIAL COMMISSIONS. OWing to the death of Brother H. F. Clark, thc Deputy Grand Master of thc Twenty-sixth District, n c<;>mmission was issued to Brother J. 11'. McAfee, by order of the Grand Master.

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DUPLICATE CHARTERS. By order of the Grand Master, I issued duplicate Charters to the following Lodges the originals having becn destroyed: . A~lphi, No. 355, Edgerton. Southwest, No. 446, Southwest City. Knob Noster, No. 245, Knob Noster. St. Nichola~, No. 435, Cave Spring. Portland, No. 242, ReadsvillC'. White~ville, No. 162, Whitesville. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Grand Master Ingram ordered the issuance of Dispensations to create-the following Lodges, nine in number: Powell, Powell, :McDonald county. Wilderness, Wilderness, Oregon county. Revere, Revere, Clark county. Raymore, Raymore, Cass county. Fairfield, Fairfield, Renton county. • Ravenwood, Ravenwood, Nodaway county. Pra.irie, Bancroft, Daviess county. Blairstown ,Blairstown, Henry county. Moscow, Moscow :Mill!:>, Lincoln county. Gorin Lodge, at Gorin, Scotla.nd county, was continued under Dispensation from last session. This makes ten Lodges working under Dispensation during the past term. At the date of this report, the records and reports from said Lodges have all been received. Therefore I cannot announce the amount of work donc by them during the year. ARRESTED CHARTERS. For cause deemed sufficient, the Grand Must·er arrest.ed the Charlers of lhe following Lodges: . . .Jamesport, ~o. 201; Lewistown, No. 494; Ava, No. 26; Texas, No. Iii; Farmington, No. 132; Hornersville, No. 215; Hale, No. 184; Woodside, No. 387; Stewartsville, No. 182 : Mechanicsville, No. 260. The following Lodges surrendered their Charters: Argyle, No. 451; Puxico, No. 16i ; Union, No. 173; Golden Rule, No. 3i4. Danville, No. 72, at Danville, cOllsolidated with Florence Lodge, No. 261, at· New Florence. The Charters of the foregoing Lodges have been received, and are now on file in the office of the Grand Secret.ary. It will be seen from the foregoing, that an unusually large number of Lodges have become extinct. It may be proper to observe, at this point, thfit ten of the Lodge~ above mentioned lost their Charters from non-compliance with the law of the Grand Lodge. As heretofore intimated, t.he disaffected Lodges reported to this office their refusal to obey the by-law of the Grand Lodge increasing t1w alinual dues. In each case I wrote fully and kindly to the Brethren, endeavoring to persuade them to conform to the requirements of the Grand Lodge, and not antagonize its authority. Several of these recusant Lodges manifested a disposition to obey the authority of the Grand Lodge, after having, byformal antion, refused to do so. This manifestation of a proper spirit was shown when it was too late for repentance, the Grand Master having ordered the arrest of their Charters. From a full and extended correspondence with all the Lodges in disobedience to the Grand Lodge, I am persuaded that several of them llcted without reflection or 11 proper understanding of the. situa.tion, being misled by unfounded statements contained in rebellious drculars that were distributed broadl;ast

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over the State. It is not for me to suggest or ad vise in the premises any action for the Grand Lodge to adopt respecting these unfortunate bodies. It is but just, however, to say thllt a majority of those that havc fallen under the operations of t.he law's demands have reached a better mind, and wisely determined to obey the mandates of the Grand Lodge faithfully in the future, if perinitted to resume labor. HETUHNS. This is a prolific subject. Unfortunately, it demands attention in every report emanating from this office. The hope long entertained and fondly cherished, that Lodges might be induced to comply promptly with the law in making their annual returns, has grown "beautifully less and smaller by degl'ees-." Following a rule long since established, blanks for returns were sent t~ all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, early in July, with the usual letter of instruction, directing how and when returns should be made. It is well known that this reqniremcnt of the Grand Lodge, if complicd with, would place the returns of all Lodges in my possession by the first of September. The law of the Grand Lodge requires each subordinate to close ,its fiscal year on the :31st of .July, It further exacts of the Lodges the performance of the duty of making up. and forwarding returns and dues to the Grand Hecretary at thcjirst mectingfoUowing the close oj the fiscal yea)'. On the first day of September last, there was a larger number of delinquent Lodges than I have known in fifteen years, being little less than two hundred that had not made reports. Notices were immediately sent out on that (late, calling attention of the Lodges to their derelictions, and urging prompt action on their part. The response to this call was tardy, and a second notice was sent later. At the conclusion of my labor in winding up the fiscal affairs of the Graud Lodge, I find quite a number of Lodges still delinqnent as to ret urns. I have waited one month longer than usual, and still they delay their coming. I am reqnired by a rule of this Grand Lodge to report all such delinquents. Their names and numbers are herewith given: Howard Lodge, No.4; Windsor Lodge, No. 29 ;.Linn Lodge, No. 66; Sullivan Lodge, ~o. 69; Dover Lodge, No. 122; Monett Lodge, No. 119; Braymer Lodge, No. 135 ; Prairieville J~odge, 'No. 137: Altona Lodge, No. 315 ; Dockery Lodge, No. 325; .Jericho Lodge, No. 340; Royal Lodge, No. 407 ; Triple Tie Lodge, No. 457; 'West Prairie Lodge, No, 495: Strafford Lodge. No. 497; Prairie Home Lodge, No. 503; Exeter Lodge, No. 514; Cunningham Lodge, No. fi25. Of the Lodges reporting, the following have failed to pay Grand Lodge dues. This failure requires me, under the rule, to report the delinquent Lodges: Cedar, No. 37; Jackson, No. 82; St. Andrews, No. 96; Bloomfield, No. 153; Colony, No. 168; Marble Hill, No. 29S; El Dorado, No. 318; Reynolds, No. 385; Ash Grove, No, 536; Skidmore, No. 511 ; :\famfield, No. 543. FAILED TO PAY. In addition to the Lodges'whose Charters were arrested for disobedience to the la.w of the Grand Lodge, the following Lodges paid dues on their members reported at the rate of fifty cents per capita, leaving unpaid one-half the amount due under the p~eRent requirement: Western Star, No. 15; Woorllawn, :No, 223; Carroll, No. ,249; Fairmount, No. 290; Jonathan, No, 321; Adelphi, No, 355; Williamstown, No. 370 ; Lakeville, No. 489; Vandalia, No. 491. The balance due the Grand Lodge on the above account of dues unpaid, amounts to $845.00. This does not include amounts due from the non-reporting Lodges. It will be seen from the foregoing that there is a larger amount of unpaid dues standing against the Lodges than has been shown in the history of this office for fifteen years.

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COMPLAINTS. A large number of Secretaries complained that they did not receive blanks from this office, and were thereby delayed in making their annual reports. I have no right to question the correctness of their statements. Juaging from the number of delayed reports, the United States Mail failed to perform its duty. In aU my connection with this class of work, I have never known so many reported failures of blanks to reach their destinations. It would appear singular, if not unaccountable, that such a large number of Secretaries received their blanks, and others did not. I find that prompt and efficient Secretaries all over the State were in possession of their blanks in good time, and made their reports accordingly. The delinquent Secretaries had the alternative of neglecting their duty or writing to me for duplicates. It would have been far better to notify me early in the 'season that blanks had not been received, than to wait until September before advising me of the fact; and then' after having been written to for their reports. I am inclined to think that some of our Secretaries receive blanks, and other documents from this office, lay them aside, and when needed, come to the conclusion that the Grand Secretary is at fault. The question is to be determined between Secretaries and the post offices, for the blanks are promptly llnd regularly sent to every Lodge • in the State. I am in possession of information that leads me to suspect that the blanks sent are like the Grand Lodge Proceedings forwarded annually; laid aside and never examined. It is well known that in some Lodges in Missouri, the Grand Lodge Journal has been found unopened months after its publication. In more instances than one, I have been inquired of why the Grand Lodge Proceedings have not been printed. Upon referring such inquiries to the Secretary, an examination disclosed the fact that the Proceedings had been received months before. It is but very little encouragement to a Grand Secretary to exercise promptness and dispatch in the performance of his duty, and then be held by indifferent offIcers of Lodges, not to have done his work on time. For years past, I have printed and mailed the Grand Lodge Proceedings within a few days following the close of the session. Months afterwards, letters have come to hand', asking the question: "When will the Grand Lodge Proceedings be out?" Such is fame. Whatever else may be the defects of my official labor, promptness in the discharge of, and fidelity to, duty, must be admitted by those who know the management of this office. Business, with me, is It pleasure. If it were not so, I would not permit myself to do the work. I do not complain of these annoyances, but mention them that others may understand and appreciate the situation. CORNER-STONES. The Grand Master issued permission to lay corner-stones at the following places: Galena, Cape Girardeau, Lebanon, St. Louis, Bern, Kennett, Albany, Rurbois and' Hillsboro. REMOVAL OF LODGES. By direction of the Grand :Master, Dispensations w~re issued for the removal of the following Lodges into new Halls: Meridian, No.2; Ralls, No. 33; Waverly, No. 61; Meramec, No. 95; Rocheport, No. 67; St. Mark'l, No. 93 ; Bloomington, No. 102; Heroine, No. 104; Williamsville, No. 107 ; St. Joseph, No. 78; Maryville, No. 165; Rolla, No. 213; Hamilton, No. 224; Trilumina, No. 205; Rural, No. 316; Temple, No. 299; Osborn, No. 317; Breckenridge, No. 334; Adelphi, No. 355; Ancient Craft, No. 377; Northwest, No. 358; Canopy, No. 384; St. Nicholas, No. 435; Ada, No. 444; Higginsville, No. 364 ; Lockwood, No., 521; Lakeville, No. 489; Verona, No. 4;52; Conway, No. 528. ELECTION OF, OFFICERS. The following Lodges were 'granted permission to elect oflicers after the time fixed in their By-Laws: Havanna, No. 21; Summit, No. 263; Kilwinning, No. :ns; Santa Fe, No. 462.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri. INSURANCE.

This sUbject has been pressed upon the attention of the Lodges, year after year, until it has become stale, if not offensive. As heretofore stated, there is a question asked in the blanks furnished Lodges for returns: "I s your property insured, and for how much?" This should be sufficient to call the atten tion of Lodges to the imp0rtance of protecting their property by insurance. The Committee on Ways and Means, at the last session, pressed this subject upon the consideration of Subordinate Lodges, urging that the)' should carry insurance upon their property. That committee refused to recommend the remission of Grand Lodge dues in one case, because the Lodge, having lost all its effects by fire, had carried no insurance. I have taken the pains to make up a statement from the returns, showing how many Lodges insure their property. Out of 555 on the roll, only 347 reported any insurance. From the returns thus examined, it appears that insurance is carried by these Lodges amounting to $274,258.50.. I have not undergone the labor of estimating the value of property owned by Lodges, not insured. 'l'his would be a difficult task, as many of the Lodges make no financial statement showing the value of their effects. Quite a number of Lodges have such small property values, that they do not deem insurance necessary. I have observed in the course of fifteen years, that nearly every Lodge burned out is without insumnce. I believe it to be useless to urge this question further, and only mention it now to show the condition of the Lodges on this SUbject. FINANCIAL. I herewith submit a statement of the Grand Lodge finances for the term just closed. When my books were examined by the committee one year ago, there was found remaining on hand of unexpended funds, $9,570.47. There was collected and paid over to the Grand Treasurer after the Grand Lodge closed, $972.50.. This included back dues, Dispensation and Charter fees. These several items of cash received will be found duly entered upon the ledger. This amount, with the balance from last settlement, footed up to $10,542.97, which was kept apart from the fund now to be reported. As the Grand Lodge dues of $1.00 per member are to be divided between the Grand Lodge and the fund for the Masonic Home,' I have kept these amounts separated. The amount received for Grand Lodge dues for the year 1892, up to the closing of this report, amounts to $25,954.00, making a total of cash for the year of $36,496.97. The disbursements, as shown by my books and those of the Grand Treasurer, amount to $11,813.15, leaving a balance of cash in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of $24,683.82. The balance of outstanding dues and Charter fees will amount to about $2,100.00. How much of the unpaid dues may be collected is somethin'g no one can foretell. The above delinquency has not been equaled during my service as Grand Secretary. RECAPITULATION. Balance from 1891. : Back dues, Charter and Dispensation fees..........

:$ 9,570 47

972 50

Cash on hand before new dues came in......................................... Dues for 1892............. Total cash............... Disbursements Half of$25,954.00, dues for 1892, goes to the Masonic Home fund

$10,542 97 _25,954 00 836,496 97 $]1.813 15 12,977 00

'fotal amount of dishursements...

$24,790 15

Balance now in Grand Lodge Fund, aside from Home Fund... St. Louis, Mo. October 1, 1892.

$11,706 82

JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

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~EPORT.

M. KENNARD, GRAND TRJ<;ASUHER,

In account with GRAND

LODGE

OF MIs..C;;OURI, A. F. and A. 1\1. :

"

DEBITS. Octob~r

7, 1891, To 9, " To November 4, " August 1, 1892, 8, " 5, 5, 6, " 10, " 11, " ]3, " ,,' 15, " 16, " 16, " 17, " 18, " 19, " 20, " 22, " 23, " 24, " 25, " 26, " 27, " 29; " 30, " 31, " September I, " 2, " 3, " 5, 6, " 14, " 14, " 15, " 16, " 17, " 19, " 21, " 24, " 29, " 4, " October

Balance as per last report . $9,57047 Cash, J. D. Vincil, Grand Secretary .. 27000 do do do ................................. 18000 do do do ................................. 23250 do do do ................................. 794 00 do do do ................................. 29000 do do do .................................. 2,177 00 do do do ................................. 1,779 00 do do do ................................. 614 00 do do do ................................. 57700 do do do ................................. 185 00 do ...... .......................... do do 39050 do do do ................................. 52900 do do do .......................... ...... 95200 do do do .................. ........ ...... 52000 do do do ............................. ... 63500 do do do ................................. 1,38250 do do do ................................. 619 50 do do do ................................. 43050 do do do ................................. 73000 do do do ................................. 78000 do do do ................................. 69450 do do ................................. do 54000 do do do .................................. 291 50 do do do ................................. 36000 do do do ................................. 55750 do do do ................................. 55800 do do do ................................. 68100 do do do ................................. 29650 do do do ................................. 70300 do ................... ............. do do 1,340 50 do do do ................................. 1,05700 do do do ......................... ....... 1,09400 do do do ................................. 56200 do ...................... ........ . 1,26350 do do do ................................. do do 50000 do do do ................................. 52000 .............. .................. do do do 31000 do do do ................................. 30350 do ................................. do do 34400 do do do ................................. 55650 ................. ............... do do do 32600

Total amount of Receipts...

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CREDITS. October

10,1891, By Cash, J. D. Vincil, Grand Secrctary, Warrant No. 720 16," do Draft 22," do J. D.Vincil, Grand Secretary, Warrant No. 721.. 23," do do do do 722 23," do do do do 723 24," do do do do 724 November 2." do do do do 725 2," do do do do 726 ", do do do do 730 4," do do do do 729 5, do do do do 7'27.. 6," do do do do . 731.. 6," du do do do 路732 . 6," do do do do 733 7, do do do do 728 December S," do do do do 734 9," do do do do 736 9," do do do do 737 9," do do do do 7313 12," do do do do 735 14," do do do do 740 . 15," do do do do 739 26," do do do do 741.. 28," do do do do 742 30," do do do do 743 January 4, 1892, do do do do 744 4," do do do do 746 7," do do do do 745 22," do do do do 747 29," d'o do do do 748 Febrnary 2," do do do do 750 8" do do do do 749 8" do do do do 751.. ~{arch 2," do do do do 753 2, ,. do do do do 755 3" do do do do 756 5, do do do do 754 7, . " d o do do do 752 7, do do do do 757 19," do do do do 758 25," do do do do 759 April 2," do do .do do 761.. 2," do do do do 762 4," do do do do 760 14," do do do do 764 26," do do do do 765 ~Iay 3," do .do do do 766 3," do do do do 768 7," do do do do 76i 10," do do do do 763 19," do do do do 769 24," do do do do 770 31," do do do do 771..

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$; 127 00

26500 25000 5000 27500 100 00 20000 164 50 25000 94 00 560 10000 665 5000 370 20000 2..')000 2,234 15 49845 9400 34 50 25 00 5000 1045 50 00 200 00 25000 9400 15 55 3000 25000 9400 15000 20000 300 25000 9400 2250 7500 25 00 10500 9400 25000 450 20000 540 20000 25000 9400 600 10350 .590

1200

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June

1,1892, By Cash, J. D. Vincil,Grand Secretary, Warrant No. 772...... 773 ...... 1, " do do do do 4, " 774 ...... do do do do do do 775 ...... 6, " do do July 6, " do do 776 ...... do do ], " 777 ...... do do do do 1, " do do 778 ...... do do do 781.. .... 15. " do do do do' 15, " do 782 ...... do do 779 ...... 23, " do do do do August 2, " do 780...... do do do 2, " 783...... do do do do 2, " do 784 ...... do do do 786 ...... 6, " do do do do do 785 ...... 9, " do do do 787...... 31, " do do do do 788 ... :. 31, " do do do do do September 5, " 790 ...... do do do do 789 ...... 6, " do do do 792 ...... 7, do do do do . 791... ... 9, " do do do do 17, " do 793 ...... do do do 794...... 26, " do do do do 795...... October 4, " do do do do do 797 ...... do do do 4. " 4, " 798...... do do do do 796 ...... 5, do do do do

$ 200 00

25900 6030 9400 250 00 20000 8900 2500 9400 1650 950 25000 200 00 29000 9400 500 10000 250 00 94 00 1080 1250 2500 28 20 200 00 150 00 2.')0 00 9400 $11,813 15

SUMMARY. Balance due Grand Lodge, last report Received of Jno. D. Vinci], Grand Secretary

9,570 47 26,92650

$

$36,496 97 . Disbursements,Warrants 720 to798 inclusive, and one Draft 11,813 15 Balance due Grand Lodge

$24,683 82

Fraternally submitted, SAM'J.. M.

KENNA~D,

Grand Trea,s/M路el'.

GRAND LECTURER.

R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, presented his Annual Report, which was ordered printed in the Pro~eedings. ST. LOUIS, October, 1892. To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge of Missouri, A.

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Herewith I present my Twenty-second Annual Report as Grand Lecturer: In accordance with tbe Report of the Committee on Ways and Means, adopted at our last Grand Communication, I held a meeting of the District Lecturers of the State at' Sedalia, Mo., commencing at 7:30 o'clock P. ]If., November 23,1891, and concluding at 12

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)[., November 2ith. At this meeting the Grand Mastcr was present and presided. 'l'he following District Lecturers were in attendance. W. Bro. E. F. Pa~·ton, 1st District. A. Fisher, 2d 3d Geo. E. Mayhall, J. H. Orr, 4th Chas. J. Walker, 5th Wm. H. CHrpentcr, 6th R. E. Witt, 7th Jno. J. Dillinger, 8th Geo. W. Deatherage, 9th Chas. S. Glaspcll, lOth Harry Keene, 12th 13th A. C. Hopkins, J. B. Thomas, 14th Chas. W. Loomis, 16th F. A. Kage, 17.th

W. Bro. Welton O'Bannon, Jas. M. McGhee, Ferd. W. Webb, J. T. Short, C. L. Taylor, S. T. Lyne, Jno. B. Dunkeson, J. F. McAfee, Seymour Hoyt, l<~. A. Affleck, C. W. Carter, M. T. Davis, Jas. T. Neville, E. C. Steele, J. B. Ross,

18th District. 19th 20th 22d 23d 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st 32d 34th

Only three District Leeturernvere absent, viz: W. Bro. S. H. Black, 11th District. J. C. Finagin, 15th J. F.Rhea, 33d At that time the Lecturer for the Twenty-first District had not been appointed. The meeting was an undoubted success. Those who attended perfected themselves in the work thoroughly and completely, so that to-day we have but one system of work taught in nearly all the Districts. The amount expended by the Grand Lodge on this School of Instruction, was, in my opinion, as well spent as any money this Grand Lodge has ever paid out. It gave the various Lccturers· confidenCe in teaching the work, knowing that they were correct in every particular, and inspired th~ Lodges with confidence in their instructors. I am confident th3t it was the most important School of Instruction ever held in Missouri, and the most far;reaching in its results.. A State Lodge of Instruction was held at Springficld. in January, lasting three days. M. W. Bro. B. li. Ingram, Grand Master, presided. About thirty Lodges werc represented. In addition to the exemplification of· the work, instructive and interesting addresses were delivered by the M. W. Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Jno. D. Vincil, Grand Secretary, and others. r District Lodges of Instruction have been held by me at the following places :St. Clair, Cuba, Lebanon, Carthage, Newtonia, Fayette, Hannibal, $teclville, Bowling Green, Warrenton, Washington, Mexico, Hamilton, Tarkio, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Moscow Mills. Lancaster, Vall. Buren, Jackson, Pocahontas, Bismarck, King City, Pleasant Hill. Butler, Higginsville, Monett, and Unionville. I also attended the Weekl J, Lodge of Instruction at Kansas City, on two evenings, and assisted W. Bro. Dunkcson, District Lecturer, and was a frequent visitor and assistant at the Weekly Lodge of Instruction, conducted at St. Louis, by \V. Bro. Finagin, District Lecturer. These meetings were, as a rule, well attended; the· zeal of· the attendants, all that could be desired, and a marked improvement in the work has been the result. At all of these meetings I have had the assistance and hearty co-operation of the various District Lecturers. I have also visited and instructed many individual Lodges, and do not think I have failed, in a single instance; 'to leave su~h Lodge in full possession ofthe correct work.

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As heretofore, I have not failed iti the endeavor to impreRs upon the minds of the Brethren the high moral, religious and philosophical teachings of Freemasonry; and have made it the theme and burden of every discourse delivered, that" Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morals, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." There is a steady and noticeable improvement in the work in Missouri. The old slip-shod, careless and indifferent manner of conferring the degrees in muny portions of the State has been replaced by an earnest, impressive manner, and by system, order and decorum. The following is a brief abstract of the reports of District Lecturers: .,,,. Bro. Geo. E. Mayhall, of the Third District, held a District Lodge of Instruction at Hannibal, at which the Grand Lecturer wus present. He says: "It was not anything like a success, general apathy appeared to be in control of the Hannibal Brethren, owing, no doubt, to the fact that the Lodges at Hannibal are dominated by certain parties who take 路great pains to throw cold water on every effort made to substitute the correct work for the heterogeneous jargon whieh has prevailed there so long." He also visited Monro~ Lodge, No. 64. and Lick Creek Lodge, No. 302, at each of which the attendance was good, grcat interest manifested, and much good accomplished. These two are wide-awake, progressive Lodges, and he wishes we had many more like them. lIe has given a good deal of time to the instruction of individual applicants. He has answered all calls made upon him, and if Lodges or individual Masons have failed to get the work, it was because they did not ask for it. He says: "As a rule the Lodges in the Third District are in fair working order, and were it not for the interference of old Bourbons, who learned the work wrong, and who kick against seeing the work done in any way other than their own, all would fall into line, and uniformity. in the work would prevail." W. Bro..Jas. H. Orr, of the Fourth District, held a Lodge of Instruction at Bowling Green for the northern portion of the District, At which six Lodges were represented. A very interesting and profitable session was held and milch good accomplished. The Grand Lecturer was present and assisted. He held a IJodge or1nstruction for the southern' portion of the District at Moscow Mills, assisted by the Grand Lecturer. and also by R. W. Bro. Geo. E. :Mayhall, oftbe Third District. Seven Lodges were represented. The attendance was good, and much interest was taken by the Brethren to learn the work. He visited Paynesville Lodge, l'o. 499, at which time representatives from four other Lodges were present. In addition to conferring degrees he gave the Brethren instruction in the ritualistic work. Much enthusiasm prevailed, and the B路rethren seemed thoroughly alive to tbe importance oflearning the work. He has not visited all the Lodges, but has responded to every call that has been made upon him, and has rendered such assistance in the way of instruction as required. W. Bro. Chas. J. Walker, of the Fifth District, says that the work in his ,District is in a generally prosperous and satisfactory condition. A District Lodge of Instruction was held at'VarrentoD, at which the Grandj Lecturer was present, in charge of the work. The meeting was a very successful one. During the year he has visited several Lodges and imparted instruction. Most of the Lodges'in the District have the work of the Grand Lodge. W. Bro. W. H. Carpenter, of the Sixth District, has visited six Lodges, and found the work in a satisfactory [condition. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Mexico by the Grand Lecturer, at which Brother Carpenter was unable to be present. Several Lodges were represented, the Brethren of the two Lodges in Mexico showing up well. W. Bro. R. E. Witt, of the Seventh District, reports that, assisted by the Grand Lecturer, he held a Lodge of Instruction at Fayette, at which four Lodges were represented. He also held Lodges of Instruction at Clifton Hill, with five Lodges represented; at Renick, with three Lodges represented, and at Armstrong, with three Lodges repre-

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.sented. While the attendance was not large at any of these JAdges of Instruction, those who were present seemed to be desirous of becoming familiar with the true work. and hc faels confident that all were benefite<1. In addition, he has visited several Lodges. The Lodges, g-enerally. are competent to do reasOllltbly good work. A few are deficient in the ritual, but he hopes for improvement. W. Bro. .Jno. .J. Dillinger, of the Eighth District, has visited seventccn Lodges, remaining two. and in some instances, three days with each. The attendance has generally been fair; in a few cascs, large. He finds no lack of enthusiasm among the members to learn the work. There is a steady growth throughout the District. He says: "One thing that is retarding our growth is that so many little 'side shows' are springing up throughout the country." The Grand Lecturer does not agree with him. If .Masons will take the same pains to make their work interesting and impressive, as some of these "side shows" do, :Masonry need fear no competition. W. Bm. Chas. S. Glaspell, of the Tenth District, has, as usual, spent much time among the Lodges. He reports all that he visited in splendid condition. He says: ".Jameson Lodge, No. 500, is, by all odds, the brightest Lodge in, the District. They are 'dandies.' The Lodges are all well housed, have good furniture, and are doing their work well." Brother Glaspell begins to see the result of his untiring and eflicient lahors in past years. W. Bro. S. H. Black, of the Eleventh District, says that the general condition of the District, liS to work, is above the avemge. He tries to keep the officers of the Lodges posted in their work. Has held two Lodges of Instruction, one lasting three days, at Excelsior Springs, at which five Lodges were represented. Much interest was taken, and the work learned very well. The other was held at Weston, lasting 1.'''0 days. A great deal of enthl!siasm prevailed. W. Bro. Harry Keene, of the Twelfth District. held a Lodge of Instruction at Bolckow Six Lodges were represented; the attendance was.very large; much interest was taken in the work. He held It Lodge of Instruction a.t Wellington, at which four Lodges were represented. He thinks the meeting resulted in much good. He held It Lodge of Instl'llCtion at Dearborn, with members from four other Lodges present. He held a weekI v School of Instruction in the City of St. .Joseph, commencing December .5, 1891, and closing February 27, 1892. The School was better attended than in former years, and much proficiency attained by those in regular attendance. Tn addition to these Lodges of Instruction, he has visited many of his Lodge~ and given milch private instruction to officE'rs and mem bE'rs. He says: ":Masonry in this part of the State was never in a more prosperOlls and harmonious condition." W. Bro. A. C. Hopkins held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at l\1ar~路vilIe, which was well attended, and good improvement made. In addition, he has visited five Lodges and found them doing good work. He corresponded with Secretaries of Xenia and Pickering Lodges, with a view to helping them in the work, but they both claimed that they did not meet regularly, and that it was doubtful if they could get enough together to make it an object to come. They need looking after. He has given very much individual iristruction to Brothers of neighboring Lodges, who s~emed anxious to understand the work. ' W. Bro. J. B. Thomas, of the Fourteenth District, held a Lodge of Instruction at King" City, at which the Grand Lecturer was present. The meeting was a grand success and resulted in great good to the Craft. He has visited several Lodges during the year lIno finds great improvement in the work in the District. W. Bro. .J. C. Finagin, of the Fifteenth District, reports as follows; "In submitting my annual report, it gives me much pleasure to say that I think the Fifteenth Masonic District has this year enjoyed one of the most prosperolls years in its history. The year

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seemed to open up most auspiciously, owing, no doubt, to the very energetic and efficient labors of the D. D. Grand :Master and District Lecturer during the year preceding, and' when R. ,,,. Bro. A. "Moore Berry, called a Lodge of Instruction for the first Saturday in .January, the newly elected officers, in particular, seemed very eager to improve the opportunity. The attendance was large and the interest taken in the work was so great that meetings were held on every Saturday evening during the months of January and February. All of the work was gone over very thoroughly and repeated as often as seemed necessary, and many of the Brethren, even those not officers, displayed great proficiency in the work. I am very grateful to R. W~ Bro. Berry for the able and painstaking assistance given me during these meetings. A great deal was accomplished and much improvement has been made in the work here. "During the year I ha.ve visited nearly all of the Lodges in this District (I hope to complete the list before the end of the term), and am exceedingly grateful to note the great improvement in the manner of conferring the degrees. The Lodges have nearly all been crowded with work, and this has forced the officers of many of them to press into service members who have not previously aspired to distinetio)l in that direction. The effect. has been striking, in that it has developed considerable talent that will prove of great value to the Order. "It has also stimulated the officers very much, and they now seem determined to have the correct work, and are using their best efforts to make the degrees impressive. The result is that there is uniformity in the work of the different Lodges throughout the city, and much more interest is shown. As your representative, I have becn treated with the greatest courtesy in my visits, and have found much pleasurc in rcsponding to invitations to assist in conferring the degrees. In conclusion, I think the Fifteenth District is in excellent condition, and hope for a long continuance of its prosperity."

W. Bro. Chas. W. Loomis, of the Sixteenth District, reports the general condition of Masonry in his District as good. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Bismarck. at which the Grand Lecturer and R. W. Bro. Rob't S. Browne, D. D. G. :1\1., were present. Although the attendance was not large, the meeting- was otherwise satisfactory. He has had but few caUs from the Lodges for instruction this year. He has visited but llve Lodges this year, but is satisfied that the whole District is working reasonably well, and has done a good deal of work during the year. ''IT. Bro. F. A. Kage, of the Seventeenth District, has held two District Lodges of Instruction, one at Pocahontas and one at Jackson, at each of which the Gralld Lecturer was present. A number of Lodges represented. The meetings were very successful. He has also visited and instructed several individual Lodges. He bas ncver failed when called upon, to visit any Lodge. Masonry is progressing nicely ill his District, especially at Cape Girardeau and Jackson.

W. Bro. Welton O'Bannon, of the Eighteenth District, has held Lodg-es of lustruction in New Madrid, Dunklin and Stoddard Counties. They were poorly attended, and most of the Brethren sadly deficient in the work. He has visited a large number of his Lodges, and would have been glad to have visited all, but owing to his financial abilities, could not afford to do so at his own expcnse, in addition to loss of time. The District is a large one territorially, the Lodgcs widely separated and quite a number of them inaccessible by rail. It is a difficult District to supervise satisfactorily. W. Bro. James M. McGhee, of the Nineteenth District, has held four District Lodges of Instruction, respectively, at Centerville, Fair Dealing, Piedmont and Pine, and has an appointment during t!le week following the date of his report at Poplar Bluff. He had a fair attendance at each, much interest was Shown, and there was a decidcd improvement in the work. He says he can report, with pleasure, that his District is beginning to look to advancement.

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W. Bro. Ferd. W. Webb, of the Twentieth District, has visited several Lodges and assisted in conferring degrees, and has given such instruction as he could under the circumstances. He spent three days with Summerville Lodge when he set them to work under Charter. He thinks the Lodges in the District in much better working order than they were a few years ago. W. Bro. Jno. T. Short, of the Twenty-second District, has visited and held Lodges of Instruction in a number of Lodges; in fact, he has visited all that he could spare time to do. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Brumley, at whicb the attendance was large both da)' and night. This was, indeed, a pleasant and profitable occasion. During February and March, he held weekly meetings in Jefferson City, but did not succeed in arousing any great degree of interest. W. Bro. S. '1'. Lyne, of the Twenty-fourth District, reports that a District Lodge of Instruction was held at Higginsville under the immediate direction of the Grand Lecturer. He has visited quite I a number of the Lodges, and has given some private instruction. Most of the Lodges have done considerable work, and he thinks creditably. He says: .. I believe I can say that the work done by the Lodges in the 'l'wenty-fourth District will compare favorably with that done in any other District in the State." W. Bro. John B. Dunkeson, of the Twenty-fifth District, held a weekly LOdge of Instruction in Kansas ;City, from January 26th to May 30th, with a fair attendance. Many of the new officers learned the work fairly well. The work in Kansas City is much more uniform than it was two years ago, although there is still much room for improvement. He has visited and conferred degrees in each Lodge in the city, but has visited none of the country Lodge~, except incidentally. W. Bro. J. F. McAfee, of the Twenty-sixth District, held a District Lodge of Instruction at Pleasant Hill, Grand Lecturer present in charge of the ritualistic work. The attendance was not large, but those who attended took great interest in the work, and much good ,,~as accomplished. He held a District Lodge at Butler, assisted by the Grand Lecturer, where great interest was taken in the work. He has visited thirteen Lodges, and finds everything harmonious. W. Bro. Seymour Hoyt, of the Twenty-seventh District, held a three days' District Lodge of Instruction at Lamar. The Grand Lecturer was present in charge of the work. ::\!uch benefit to the Lodges represented will doubtless result. He has visited some • individual Lodges. Those attending showed a strong disposition to learn, and did learn. He has also given a great deal of instruction to officers and members, and thinks some good has been accomplished in that way. \Y. Bro. M. '1'. Davis, of the Thirtieth District, has held 1\\'0 Lodges of Instruction. One was held at Carthage, at which the Grand Lecturer was present, as also R. W. Bro. C.'W. Carter, of the Twenty-ninth District. The other was a Joint Lodge of Instruction for the benefit of the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Districts, and was held at Monett. The Grand Lecturer was prcsent at this place also. Both these meetings were successful, not especially on account of numbers, though well attended, but for the zeal shown and the interest taken in the work. In addition, he has visited and instructed six Lodges. He says he has been very fortunate in having present at some of these places where he has held Lodges of Instruction some of the officers and a number of the Brethren of the Lodges he has been unable to visit, so that every Lodge in the District has had the benefit, to some extent at least, of these instructions. With few exceptions, he finds the officers of the various Lodges proficient in their work. W. Bro. E. C. Steele, of the Thirty-second District, has held no regular Lodge of Instruction, but has visited some Lodges and assisted in the work, and has met some of the officers of the different Lodges. He is not prepared to say that there has been any

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marked improvement in the work. The enthusiasm for Masonic culture is not as encouraging as he would wish to record, but he has some hope of a revival in the work in the near future. W. Bro. J. F. Rhea, of the Thirty-third District, reports one Lodge of Instruction, held at Lebanon, at which the Grand Lecturer was present in charge of the work. The meet路 ing was well attended by thc two Lodges in Lebanon, with a scattering attendancc from,. neighboring Lodges. Hc has had no direct call tovisit any of the Lodges for the purpose of instruction. As far as he bas been able to visit Lodges, he found them in fair working order. W. Bro. J. B. Ross, of the Thirty-fourth District, held a :Lodge of Instruction at Tarkio, at which the Grand Lecturer was present. A number of neighboring Lodge;; represented. The meeting was a pleasant and profitable one. He also held a Lodge of Instruction at Maitland, with a fair attendance, and found the Brethren eager to learn and pretty" bright." . As briefly as possible have I referred'to the services of my co-laborers, as noble a band of Masons as can be found anyWhere in the United States. They have given their time, their services and their means unstintedly in the service of Freemasonry in Mis路 souri. They have labored "without the hope of fee or reward." But would it not be well for Brethren to remember that these Brethrell have families to support, ohligations to meet and duties to perform, as well as themselves? Is it fair that one mall in a District shall, for the benefit and instruction of the whole District, give his time and sen'ices, and then pay for the privilege of doing so? In some Districts the Lodges pay a reasonable sum for the services of the District Lecturer (and no one worthy of the position would ask or receive more), while in others, through carelessness, inattention and neglect, he not only goes wholly llnrewarded, but even his necessary expenses incurred in visiting them are not repaid. I wish some method could be devised to awaken the eonscience and refresh the memory of the Brethren on this subject. Fraternally submitted, ALLAN McDOWELIJ, Grand LecluTer.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

The Comnlittee on Lodges under Dispensation in>esented ., ,the following report, which was adopted: To tlu; J1fosl Worshinful Grand Lodge oj lI!iss01o'i, A. F. & A. lIf. .-

Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation beg leave to report that they have examined the records of the following Lodges, and recommend that Charters be granted to same: Name. Location. Cowuy. Gorin Gorin .. : Scotland. Powell : Powell ]\{cDonald. Wilderness Wilderness Oregon. Revere Revere Clark. Raymore Raymore Casso Fairfield Fairfield " Benton. Ravenwood............... .. Ravenwood Nodaway. Prairie........... Bancroft.......................... Daviess. Blairstown Blairstown Henry. Mo~co\\' Moscow Mills Lincoln.

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We find that in one case the minutes have not been approved, or the Secretary faned to make record of same. We recommend that the Secrctary be instructed to make record of the reading and approval of previous miuutes. We find in one case that' several pages in record book have been torn out between meetings of June 6th and July 4th, and recommend that in such ca.c;es the Secretary be instructed to make explanation in said record. why the pages were removed. We also recommend that those Lodges which have failed to do so, should insure their property without fnrthcr delay. We recommend that all applications now pending for Dispensation to form new Lodges, U. D.. be referred to the incoming Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, P • .T. HEUER .INO. B. DUNKESON, .T. A. COX, CICERO HAMILTON, C. H. AMOS, Committee.

REPORT ON ACCOUNTS. The follo\ving report was submitted by the C0ll11uittee on Accounts, an9. the same duly adopted: To the Most IVol'shipjal Grand Lodge oj Missonri, A. F. «(; A .•1I.: I

Your Committee on Accounts would respectfully report: That we have carefully examined the financial records of the Grand Lodge kept by thc Grand Secretary, and compared them with all the return:;; made by Subordinate Lodges, and then examined and found that aU the money had becn paid over by him to the Grand Treasurer. We find that the books of both officers balance to a cent. The Grand Secretary':;; books are in most excellcnt condition, and the perfect system in the office has enabled your committee to perform its labor with comparative ease. We herewith present the financial standing of the Grand Lodgc, so far as its receipts and disbursements are concerned, for the past fiscal year, viz.: Balance on hand at close of the Grand Lodge Session in 1891. ..: Receipts from back dues, Charter fees, etc....................... Total...................... . Heceipts from Dues, October, 1891, to October I, 1892

972.50 $10,54297 $2:3,95400

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A uthorized disbursements

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. $24,68382 Fraternally submitted,

F. W. MOTT, A. MOORE BERRY, .IORK H. DEEMS, ST. LOUIS, October 11th, ]892.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

John D. Vincil, Committee on Correspondence, submitted a report which was ordered printed in the Journal. [See Appendix.]

RESOLUTIONS .

. VV. Bro. Leroy B. Valliant presented a series of resolutions looking to the adoption of some plan to facilitate the work of passing upon ~he Revision of the By-Laws. The consideration of the paper was postponed until 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor until 2 o'clock.

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The Grand Lodge convened at 2 o'clock, pursuant to order, and was called to labor by the 1\1. ,\1. Grand 1\1aster, Brother B. H. Ingram. Grand Officers present 'as at the morning session. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. ''''. Robinson.

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STANDING' COMMITTEES.

The Grand :Master announced the follmving Standing Committees: ACCOUNTs.-Fred.

"v. Mott, Chairman; A. Moore Berry, John H. Deems.

ApPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.-Noah M. Givan, Chairman: S. H. Saunders, B. F. Nelson, E. F. Allen.

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'1:. Davis,

BY-LAws.-Leslie Orear, Chairman: W. R. Stubblefield, G. L. F/l,ulhaber, Geo. Rees, C. Lindenberger. CHARITy;-R. Q. Roache, Chairman: Wm. Richardson, Dr. P. G. Woods, Fred. Kage, John Broder. ON REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND ~fAsTERs.-James P. Wood, Chairman; Robert T. Penick, Sol. E. Waggoner, Wm. DilUlrd, James G. Howe. • JURlSPRUDENCE.-Leroy B. Valliant, Chairnwn; W. M. Williams, Sam. Hardwick, Geo. Eo Walker, C. E. Reid.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.-P. J. Hener, Chab'man; Jno. B. Dunkeson, J. A. Cox, Cicero Hamilton, C. H. Amos. CHARTERED LODGEs.-Lee A. Hall, Chail'man: C. R. Stewart, C. T. Storts,E. H. Phelps, C. H. Claudus. WAYS AND ~1:EANS.-R. E. Collins, Chair))),un: Jno, W. f'llrris, F ..T. Tygard, J. \V. Boyd, R. E. Witt.

REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

Brother Oeo. E, Vlalker, P. G. M., read the Report of the Committee on the Address of the Grand :Master. The saIne, on Inotion, was adopted, and is as follows: To the "Most

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Your Committee to whom was referred the Grand Master's Address report as follows :-, We recommend: Ph'st-That It Committee of three be appointed to prepare suitable memorials of Grand Masters William R. Penick and S. W. B. Carnegy, :is Sllggcsted by the Grand :Master. Pa~t

Second-That the action of the Grand MA.Ster in the appointment of Grand Representatives, 2,nd in the granting of Special Dispensations, be approved. Thil'd-That the granting of Dispensations by the Grand Master for the formation of new Lodges be approved, and all further matters pertaining thereto be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation.

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Fourth-That the recommendation of the Grand .Master for the appointment of an Assistant Grand Lecturer, be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Fifth-That the recommendation of the Grand Master in reference to the ~Iasonic Home, and so much of his Address as pertains thereto, be referred to a Special Committee of five inembers. Sixth-That the decisions reported by the Grand Master, and his acts in the cases of Brother A. B. Donaldson, of Summit Lodge, No. 263, and the Worshipful !lIaster of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, be referred to the Committee on Jurispruden.ec. seventh-That the matter of the suspension from office of Brother L. W. Johnson, Worshipfull\faster of Strafford Lodge; No. 49i, be referred to a Special Committee offive ~nembers. . Eighth-That the arrest of the Charters of the following Lodges, viz.: Lewistown, No. 494; Texas, No. li7 : Ava, No. 26; Farmington, No. 132; Woodside, No. 3Si ; Hornersville, No. 215; Stewartsville, No. lS2: Mechanicsville, No. 2GO; Jamesport, No. 201; Hale City, No. 184, and so much of the Grand Master's Address as pertains thereto, be referred to

a Special Committee of five members. Nin/h.-That the action of the Grnnd Master in directing the payment of the funeral expenses of Past Grand Master Carnegy, out of the unexpended balance of his Appropriation, be approved. Ten/h.-That so much of the Grand Master's Address as refers to Toltec Lodge, Xo . .520, be referred to a Special Committee of five members. Eleventh.-That the action of the Grand Master in the case of Brother John H. Bunger, be referred to the Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters. We have listened with pleasure to the Grand Master's statement that as a rule the moral standard is from year to year being raised higher and higher in our Lodges, and we commend to the Craft as worthy of earnest, thoughtful cOllsideration, his hig-h conception of our duty as Masons. The Grand Master has been earnest, painstaking and zealous in the discharge of the duties of his office, and he merits the approval of the Grand Lodge for the efficient mAnner in which he has executed the trust reposed in him. GEORGE E. WALKER, Chat1'man, S. H. SAUNDERS,' JOHN D. VmCIL, THOMAS E. GARRETT, R. E. ANDERSON, N. III. GIVAN, W. H.. STUBBLEFIELD, R. F. STEVENSOX, C. C. WOODS, L. A. HALL, .r. W. BOYD, G. R. HUNT, W. III. WILLIA MS, Committee.

EXEMPLIFICATION.

R. '\V. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, announced that the work and lectures of the Third Degree would be exenlplifi,ed in the l\1aster Masons' room, in this building, at 7:30 o'clock this evening.

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REPORT ON MASONIC HOME.

}f. ,V. ,Bro. Noah :M. Givan, President of the Board of Directors of the 'Masonic IIOlne, presented a most interesting Report. It was ordered that the Report be printed in the Journal of Proceedings. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT. 10 the .Most TYorshinful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. Jl[.:

BRETHREN' :-The By-Jaws of the Masonic Home make it the duty of the President of the Board of Directors to report annually to the Grand Lodge, the income and expenses of the Home, the work accomplished, together with such recommendations as he may make with regard to its future operations. In compliance therewith,I hereby submit my annual report and a<:company the same with the report of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of Directors to July 31st, 1892, to which time our By-laws require them to make reports, and also the report of the Superintendent of the Home. From these reports you will learn, in detail, all that has been received and paid out by the Board of Directors during the past year. Among the items received is $3,388.70 on-account of subscriptions heretofore made by Lodges and individuals to the Home. This is a part of tbe last payment of such subscriptions made several years 'ago. The amount received a's donations, entertainments, etc., were such, principally, as come in from Orphans' Day entertainments for the year 1891. June 24th had previously been set apart as Orphans' Day, to be observed for the benefit of the Home, but no such entertainments were given at last Orphans' Day, on account of the fact that the Grand Lodge had provided for the Hon-ie at its last session. The item in the Secretary and Treasurer's report, of $11,500.00 from" sale of bonds and bonds matured," arose from the fact that a portion of the endowment fund of the Home, was invested in the bonds of Grand River township, Cass county, Mo., and as there'seemed to be trouble arising in that county on account of its bonded indebtedness, it was deemed prudent to sell the bonds of that township and obtain securities about which there could be no question. Accordingly, these bo'nds were sold for $11,500.00, and the Secretary and Treasurer's report shows the receipt of that amount., In lieu, thereof the finance committee purchased $7,000.00 of Henry county Court House 5 per cent bonds, $4,000.00 of Marion township (Jasper county) 5 per cent bonds, and $500.00 of Butler City 6 per cent bonds, for which $11,597.00 was paid, and in addition to this have invested $5,900.00 in approved real estate mortgages at 7 per cent interest. The endowment fund of the Home, amountin~ in the aggregate to $35,500.00 is securely invested in interest-bearing

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securities, $33,000.00 of which is bearing interest at 5 per cent, $1,500.00 at 6 per cent, and $1,000.00 at 7 per cent. The expense account of the Secretary shows in detail the several items of expense paid out during the year for maintaining the Home. The item of $1,500.00 for Superintendent and Matron's salary, includes $1,200.00 for two years' back salary. The salary of the Superintendent and Matron from the opening of the Home up to the present time, has been $600.00 a year. The only other salary paid to any of the officers of the Home is $300.00 a year to the Assistant Secretary. No other officer or member of the Board has ever received anything for his services or expenses. It will be seen from the report of the Secretary, that the average expense per inmate of the Home, including school supplies, electric light and telephone service, etc., is about $100.00. There are now employed in the Home in its domestic service, one housekeeper at $15.00 per month; one cook at $30.00 per month j one man of all work at $25.00 per month; two laundresses at $15.00 each per month j one seamstress at $12.00 per month, and one seamstress and instructor at $20.00 per month. The total amount paid during the past year for salaries was $900.00, and for domestic service, $1,357.95. The total amount paid the 8uperintendent and Matron from the opening of the Home, April 1st, 1889, to July路 31st, 1892, three years and four mont:8s, is $2,000.00. For three years and five months, the amount paid the Assistant Secretary is $1,025.00. The total amount . paid for domestic service during the same time is $2,207.20, making the aggregate amount paid for :?alaries and service, from the time the Home was first opened to the present time, $5,332.20. During the last session of the Grand Lodge, the Board decided to open the Home f6r helpless and indigent Brother Masons. To do that, it was necessary to erect a building, so that they might be provided for, away from the children, and because there was not room in the Home as it then was, to provide for them. Accordingly, a new building has been erected. It is a good, substantial brick building on stone foundation, containing eighteen room's, and which is well arranged for the purpose j also a new kitchen has been' built. The total cost -of the new buildings and improvements to the real estate has been $5,308.96. The entire property of the Home, real and personal, is kept insured in reliable insurance companies in the sum of $24,000.00 and every effort is made to care for and preserve the same. You will observe from the report of the Superintendent, that twenty-five inmates have been received into the Home since our last report, and that there are now sixty-two inmates provided for. 'l'here have been two deaths during the past year. The names of the inmates, and of the Lodges ,vhich recommended them, together with date of admission and their respective ages, are as follows:

GTand Lodge of MisSOlL1'i.

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KA~IE.

.

IAgel

G.~arthing ~=~.-.~.~.- l~'

Della otephen B. Farthing.. Alfa S. Elberfield Mrs. C. II. Palmore Daisie R. Palmore Wharton Palmore.................. Geraldine Palmore Pearl Palmore........................ Annie F. Palmore.................. Mrs. Charlottp.Keeny *.l\Ir;;. Helella Goets Mary R. Martin Wm. Guy young..................... Mrs. C. J. Holman John Holman............ Edith Holman....................... Miss Jennie Brooks Mrs. A. M. Bardlliadan , Minnie Quinn........................ Jessie Quinn.................. Charle;; H. Reeves.................. Luella G. Reeves.............. .James E. Reeves Pearl Irene Reeves..... tMrs. H . .I. Elberfield Mrs. C. Fairchild 1frs. Henriette Peatt........ Mr;;. Amanda Roush Lulu Jane Roush Phillip P. Roush Roberta Harris Emmet Mosley....................... Laura Mosley.......... . Mary Alice Story....................

12 15 46 18 16 13 9 7 71 73 14 12 '10 1~

9 38 63 9 8 10 14 12 18 53 79 [,'2

63 14 ]0 12 11 14 13

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Greenfield, No. 446 Greenfield, No. 446 Dr. J. D. VincH Solomon, No. 271.. · Solomon, No. 271.. Solomon, No. 271 ,Solomon, No. 271 ISolomon, Ko. 271. ,Solomoll, No. 271 iFlorence, No. 24 ,Occidental, No. Hi;).. I Rocheport, No. 67 Star, 1\0.419 Fellowship, No. :W·> , Fellowship, No. 34:') Fellowship, No. 345 Potosi, No. 131.. Polar Star, No. 79 Wayne, No. 526 Wayne, No. 526 Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan, No. (i9 Dr. J. D. Vincil.. Solomon, No. 271.. Kansas City, No. 22U.... !Wilson, No. 191.. :Wilson, No. 191.. Wilson, No. 191.. Palestine. No. 241. Phccnix, No. 136, Phccnix, No. 136 5t James "30

DATE.

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: ·

IJUly 12, July 24, 1889 Aug. 17, 1889 Nov. 24, 1889 Nov. 24, 18S!) Nov. 24, 1889 Nov. 24, 1889 Nov. 24, 1889 ; Nov. 24, 1889 Nov. 27, 1889 iDee. 5, 1889 [Jan. 2,1890 Jan. :n, 1890 Mar. 20, 1890 Mar. 20, 1890 Mar. 20, 1890 I\Iar. 21, 1890 June 17, 1890 June 27, 1890 June 27, 1890 .Iuly 29, 1890 July 29. 1890 July 29, 189U .Iuly 29, 1890 ~ov. 11, 1890 No,'. 21,1890 Nov. 29, 1890 Dec. 1,1891 Dec. 1,1891 Dec. 1, 1891 Jan. 14, 1891 July 11, 1891 Aug. 21, 1891 Aug :n 1891

~fl~;l~~~rf)~t~~.s~~~::::::::::::::: 2~ f~~~: ~g:' f~·.:::·:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::-.:::.:::!~~~f ~i: i~~i Lillie L. Poston...................... 4 Tyro, No. 12 Isept. 21,1891

Wm. E. Po;;ton 2 Tyro, No. 12 Ethel Allen................... \I Composite, No. 369 Estel Allen............................. 9 Composite. No. 369 David B. Stanard.: 10 Mt. Moriah, No. 40 Mrs. Mary M. Lambert 35 Palestine, No. 241.. Leah Florence Lambert... 14 Palestine, No. 24f Emma 0. Lambcrt.......... 11 Pale;;tine, No. 241.. .James L. Lambert \) Palestine, No. 241.. Effie S. Lambert.................... 7 Palestine, No. 241. Ollie B. Lambert.................... 7 Plllestine, No 241.. Eddie P. Lambert.................. 5 Palestine, No. 241.. Chas A. Powell 11 'Vakanda, No. 52.: .J~mes F. Powell..... ~ Wakanda, No. ?~ j LIttleton PowelL...... ,Wakanda, No. ;)2 :M:a.ry K Lambert 112 iPalcs~in~, No. 241..

i!:~i~H~lae~~~.~·.~~.~:::·:::::::::::,

.I\1rs•. Sarah.l. Leam John Rea Mrs. Jennie Sandidge...... .Ida C. Sandidge

ni~~~~~;1~;/~1. ::::::::::::::::::..: :::::: :.:::.::::: ~~~: 1~: i~~~

59 76 42 11 LouiseSandid~e..................... 9 Sarah Sandidge................ 7 Bessie M. Sandidge........ 1 tWm. Foley :... 53 Ferdinand Brock.............. 57 Joseph B. Stewart.................. 8 Lewis B. Stewart.................... 4 *Discharu;E'd.

tDied.

Sept. 2],1891 Oct. 6, 1891 Oct. 6,1891 Oct. 31, 1891 Dec. 10, 1891 Dee. 10, 1891 Dec. 10,1891 Dec. 10, 1891 Dec. 10,1891 Dec. 10, 1891 Dec. 10,1891 .Jan. 18,1892 Jan. 18,1892 Jan. 18,1892 Feb. 19,1892

;

'Iwa..<;hinl!ton, No.9 Naphtali, No. 2;> Trilumina, No. 205 Trilumina, No. 205 TriluminR, No. 20;'; Trilumina. 1'10. 205 Trilnmina, No. 205 Hannibal, No. 188 Good Hope, No. 218 'Kirkwood, No. 484 Kirkwood, 1'10.484

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Apr. 25,1892 May 9, 1892 June 15, 1892 June 15, 1892 June 15,1892 June 15,1892 June 15, 1892 June 29, 1892 June 29,1892 July 7,1892 July 7,1892

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SU)IMARY AUGUST. 1ST, 1892. GirlS Boys Widows Old Brethren i\faiden lady.........

.

~7

: .

Discharged Died

19 1'1 1 1 65

1 2

Total in Home now .. ~...... ....... ...... ........

G2

From the above it will be seen that those who are entitled to the benefits of the Home are continuously and rapidly increasing, and are claiming its benefits. This must impress upon the mind and heart of every Mason in 'Missouri the necessity and importance of mainta~riing the institution as a most sacred charge upon the Fraternity. Desiring to acquaint the Craft with the internal management of the Home, as far as that can be done on paper, I, on September 19th, wrote to our efficient Superintendent, Dr. I.eftwich, asking him to advise me, in detail, in regard to how the inmates 'were managed with reference to their development and training as to habits of industry, etc. I cannot better convey to you the facts in regard to this matter, than to give you his ietter in answer to my request. It is as follows: . Sr. LOUIS. 1\10., Septemher 21,

18~2.

Raj\". No,\lJ !If. GIVAN, ]{arri801wille, Mo.:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-Replying to yours of the 19th; All of our inmates who are physically able are required to perform some task daily, even down to larger "tots." Our girls are taught to cook, sew, wash and iron, and do housework. To illustrate: We put two girls in the kitchen at one time, and keep them there one month; at the expiration of the month we send 'the cook away for a da)', and the girls are required prepare the meals. If they give us evidence of proficiency in the culinary art, we discharge them and place two others in' the kitchen, but if they show want of pro- . liciency; we give them two weeks more, and another trial, etc. In the sewing-room, we IISC the same method. Each girl has a room to clean, or hall or bathroom, before prayers every morning. They also have charge of the tables, setting, bringing in meals llnd clearing up, both morning and evening. Our boys cle:ln theil' own rooms, their bathrooms aud closets and make t.heir own beds. They work on t.he place, mowing 1lI1ll keeping the yard and outhouses in order, split kindling wood, gather fruit and vegetables, pull weeds, make fires, clean and light lanips, wash dishes, keep the bllsemellt ill order, etc. We change duties every month or so. All are kept carefully watched, and auy failure is at once noticed. They also place chairs to the tables and arfllnge them for morning and evening services. All are required to study their lessons one-half hour; immediately after our evening services, and T remain with them this half hour to assist them. 'Those who do not work, arc our old peopk. Of the threc infirm Brethren, two arc totally incapable of any duty; they require help from ot.her~.. The other one hilS very poor eyesight, but helps considerably in keeping things ill order, painting, whitening, 路etc. Oft-he fourteen widows, one is totally blind; one totally blind in one eye and nearly so in the other; oue .entirely helpless and feeble minded, requiring constant attention and nursing; two arc vcry infirm from age and crippled badly with rheumatism; three are mothers of large families which require nearly constant. attelltiol'l, as they have

to

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infants or very young ehildren, one yellr old and up; two are diseased and are only well, or able to be about half their time; one discharged; one dead; two are in pretty fair condition, but feel that they are too old to do much work. Qlle of these looks after our motherless tots, and the other darns the stockings, etc" when she is at home. These llulies help aU they can and do it cheerfully, but it is very little they can do. I wish the Board of Directors were more of its working.

Jl1or~

frequent'visitors at the Home and knew

Trusting the forcgoing will cOIl\'ey such information as you' ask for ill your letter of the JDth, I am Fraternally, M. ,LEFTWICH, SU]Jcl'inl/:ndcllt JJaSOllic Homc of Nisso!t1'l:.

I congratulate the members of the Order throughout the State on the success that has thus far attended our efforts' in establishing a Home. N'ot many years hence the numbers of our wards will have more than doubled. The ample provision so wisely made by the Grand Lodge at its last session for the Home, Ipeets. its present wants, and, I trust, will provide for all who may be entitled to and claim its benefits in the future. I am sure that the cry of the widow and orphan. will never be made in vain to the noble-hearted Masons of Missouri. No Mason can ignore the call of distress made by a brother, his widow or orphan. I have presented the above facts in regard to the Home, believing and trusting that they will have greater weight with my Brethren than any exhortation or appeal that I might make to you in behalf of our cherished institution. I have made no special mention of the faithfulness of any officer in the discharge of duty, as all have alike been faithful in the discharge of duty. Under our present arrangement, every member of the Order in Missouri contributes something to the support of the Home. It is a wise arrangement that each one may share in the joy of making useful citizens and lifting up to a higher plane in life the unfortunate orphan children of our deceased brother :Masons. The term of office of the following Directors expires with this session of the Grand Lodge, and it will be necessary for you to elec~ their successors, viz.: John R. Parson, S. C. Bunn, ",V. H. :Mayo, R. Q. Roache and C. C. ",Vood. In conclusion, allow me to urge upon every Mason to embrace every opportunity to visit the Home, witness its operation, see the bright faces of its inmates, and thereby renew your interest in its welfare. Fraternally submitted, NOAH 1\1. GIVAK.

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REPORT OF SECRETARY. ST. LOUIS, July 31st, 1892. lVl. GIVAN, President of Masonic Horne of Missou1"i: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER :-Herewith I take pleasure in submitting my Annual Report for the year ending July 31st, 1892. I have given a full and complete expose of my books, that the Fraternity throughout this Grand Jurisdiction may as fully as possible understand the financial workings of the Home. I trust that the Report will prove both explicit and satisfactory to yourself and the Fraternity. Fraternally yours, S. C. BUNN, 8ecretw'y. HoI".

NOAH

BALANCE SHEET, JULY :llst, 1892.

DR.

CR.

Real EStlltC : $ 40,000 00 Improvement AccQunt.. . 9,34362 Bonds Account . 35,500 00 5,90000 Investment Account .. 2,60000 Stocks Account . Furniture Account.. . 2,43883 Live Stock Account .. 18290 Bills Receivable . 78000 Unpaid Subscriptions . 9,22900 Insurance Account.. .. 210 00 Salary Account (Sup't, l\ratron and Assistant Secretary .. 90000 'Expense Account.. . 7,173 48 Pront and Loss .. 12,573 83 Cash Account.. .. 1,81825

Endowment Fund Entertainment Account Donation Account Sundries Account Lodge Subscriptions Chapter Subscriptions Council Subscriptions Commandery Subscriptions Individual Subscriptions Interest and Premium Farm and Dairy Account.. Estate of J. E. Loomis Superintendent and Matron

$128,749 91

$ 35,80000 .. 13,380 54 .. 7,926 40 . 17522 . 42,51866 . 6,352 14 100 00 . .. 2,409 00 9,550 45 . .. ,6,662 50 . 185 63 3,389 37 .. 300 00 ..

$128,749 91

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Insurance from Purchase to .July 31, 1891.. Salary Account previous to July 31, 1891-

$

Sup't llnd Matron, 2 years, 4 months, $50.00 per month $ 1 400 00 Assistant Secretary, 2 years, 5 months, $2.5.00 per month............... 725 00 . Expense Account from Organization to July 31, 1891..

125 00

2.125 00 10,323 83 :S'12,573 8"

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Real Estate :.$ 40,000 00 Improvements on Real Estate..... 9,343 62 Bonds....................................................................... 35,500 00 Investment of Cash on Interest....................... 5,900 00 l''urniture, Fixtures, etc.................. 2,438 83 *Stocks............. 2,600 00 *Bills Receivable...... 780 00 Live Stock................. .. 282 90 Unpaid Subscriptions 9,229 00 tCash on Hand.................................... 1,818 25 Sl07,892 60

LIABILITY. Superintendent and Matron (Undrawn Salary) Xet Assets

..

30000

..

$107,592 60

*The Stocks and Bills Receivable were bequeathed to t.he Home by the late Bro. .T. E. Loomis, but are believed to be of no value. tCash in hands of Treasurer $ l.i29 94 Cash in hands of Secretary........................................... 88 31 $1,81825 For description of Bonds, Stocks and Investments, see Treasurer's Report.

CASH ACCOUN'r. From Jnly 31st, 1891, If) July 31.st, 1892. RECEIPTS.

Balance on hand July 31st, 1891.. Received from subscriptions Received from donations Received from entertainments and Orphans' Day Received from interest on bonds and deposits Received from sales of bonds and matured bonds Received from sales of grapes Received from Home mite box ~ Received from Tuscan Lodge mite box

$16,009 9;3

. .

$ 3,388 70 1,161 64 .. . 84335

.. . .. .. .

2,111 12 11,500 00 14960 11 56

553

19,171 50. $ 35,181 43

EXI'El\DlTUJ:ES.

Purchase of bonds Investment of cash on interest.. Interest and premium on bonds Furniture, crockery, bedding, etc ~ Seeds, plants and labor on vineyard Live stock (pigs) Insurance on new building and renewals Superintendent and Matron, back salary

, ,

.. $11,597 00 .. 5,90000 . 39485 .. 911 89 .. 5950 . 750 .. 21000 . 1,flOO 00

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PToceedint/s of the

Assistant Secretltr)', 1 year : : Cooks, 1 year Housekeeper, 1 year Man of all work, 1 year Laundresses Seamstresses Improvements on real estate............ . Groceries, meat, vegetables, flour, etc Dry goods. clothing and shoes Coal, icc and kindling Drugs and medicines School supplies and car fare Washing and dressmaking , Household repairs, wall papering and carpet clealling : Electric light service, 1 year Telephonc service, 1 year Repairs and cinders on walks Repairs on range and stoves Repairs on wagon and lawn mowers Repairs on fences : : Repairs on porch and steps Changing partitions and windows and making ventilat.ors Tuition of Daisy Palmore in shorthand Expenses of Della Farthing to Greenfield J<:xpenses of Minnie Quinn to Fulton, 1\10 : )Iusic lessons for inmates Paints, oils, glass and putty Hardware and lamp chimneys Nursing scarlet fever patients. and :Mrs. Elberllelc1 Taxes on property for 1891.. . Painting main building of Home Water license and sprinkling tax Funeral of )'[rs. Elberfield Renovating sick rooms Horse shoeing Rent of safe deposit box Expenses of Secretary to Kansas City, October 13, 1891.. ~ . Optical supplies and dentistry for inmates Truss for inInate Keg of sllvogran Toilet papcr Advertisements for help "'eather strips Tuning piano, moving trunk and telegrams Damage to buggy by Horne wagon 'Vagon license : Collecting O. E. S. warrant at )Iariollville Printing annual reports for 1891.. Postage on annual reports Drayage on annual reports to post office Stationery and printing, Home and office Postage, Home and office Sundry expenses, advanced by Superintendent.. Balance on hand July 31st, 189:.?......

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$ 300 00 821 S5 IG.'; GO 2'1650 171 00 1;)0 00

5,30896 2,061 11 1,071 43 58259 15890 7565 11005 SO 78 14G 07

5000 3900 '17 15

3620 ::; 05

65 2:3 .

. . ..

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

:,4 00 路')000

]2 25 7 77

]800 G510 648 S8 75

;j::!6 138 21900 97 00 !Jl 50 10 .50 16 50 10 00 IG 00 3445 250 g 75 7 00 ::; 05

295 ;) 35 440 200 45 12000 35 00 1 00

28 !IS 322G 29 6.5 $ 3:{,363 18 $ 1,818 2路5

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Fl'om J'lIly 81st,

18~11,

to .fill!} 3]st, ]892.

Ashlar Lodge, No. 306 Agency Lodge, ~o. 10 Belton Lodge, No. 450 Cosmos Lodge, No. 282 Florida Lodge, No. 23 Jericho Lodge. No. 340

2g g~

$

.. . .. .. .

200 100 00 500 1000 900 25 00 1000 2:> 00 825 :!.5 00 i 50 48 i7 11 00 10 00

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Pendleton Lodge, U. D Racine Lodge, No. 4i8 Shelbina Lodge, No. 228 Star ofthe West Lodge. No. 133 St. Joseph Lodge, No. i8 St. James Lodge, No. 280 Saxton Lodge, No. 508 Tyro Lodge, 1\'0. 12 Vienna Lodge, No. 94 \\Tilson Lodge, No. 191 Warrenton Lodge, No. 231 Grand Chapter, R. A. r.L Grand Chapter, O. E. S

_

..

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

300

1500 i 25 500 50000 aoo 00 5 00

..

.

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Begeman. E., St. Louis, Missouri. Coombs, F. VI'., Freeman. Missouri.. Emmons, Mrs. Hanna Eo, West Plains, l\1issouri. Franse, .J. W., Freeman. Missouri

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)'icl"arlalld, R., Loutre Island, Missouri. ),IeSpadden. S. A .. Freeman, Missouri. Heynolds, T. F., Freeman, Missouri.

]00

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100 25

100 / 25 1 00

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50

2,:;

.

100 $1,161 64

E~TERTAIN~mNTS

AKD ORPHAN DAY

Prom Jul!} 31st, 1891,

to Jltly

DO~ATlONS.

31st, 1892.

Brookfield Lodge! Xo. 86, and Ladies of the O. E. S Bllic l; \Yell Lodge. ~o. 533 .. Clear Creek Lodge, No. 418 DHggett Ludge. No. 192 Fraternity of Sou tIl west Missouri, Appleton City, :Missouri.. ~e\\' Salem Chapter, O. E. S Salen1 Lodge,' Xo. 225 \Vaverly Lodge, No. 61 "'Orphans' Day, 1891, St. Louis, Missouri.

S . .. .. .. .. .. ..

4245 3900 1000 500

150 00 2590 1600 500 55000

*Total of Orphans' Day; 1891, St. Louis, to July 31st, 1892, $900.00. UNPAID SUBSCRIPT!01\'S. Lodges, A. F. and A. :M Chapters, R. A. :LVI. Commanderies, K.·T Individual>:

~

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:

:

.. ..

3,3iO 00

84:') 00 915004,099 00

$9,22900

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The total amount of expense in caring for the inmates of the Home for the past year, including electric lights, telephone, water rates, sickness, salaries of Superintendent and :Matron and all domestics amounts to $6,311.32, which for sixty-three inmates gives the following averages: Per year, each inmate Per month, each inmate....... Per day, each inmate................................

$ 100 18 8 35 27-110

TREASURER'S REPORT. REPORT OF

F. J.

'rYGARD, TREASURER ::\-IASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI,

FROM AUGUST 1ST, 1891, TO JULY 31ST, 1892.

1891.

DEBITS.

July 31, '1'0 Balance on hand per report . $15,986 S4 September 2. To cash from S. C. Bunn, Sec . 565 60 4, Interest on Trust Co. Bono, llecount Endownlent Fund . iO 00 from ~. C. BU11n, Sec . 430 10 October 1, 2,168 80 Xovember 2, 62737 December 1, 1892.

January

2,

.15,

February March

1, 1, 7,

,,'

i,

April

2, 14,

14, ~lay

2, 2,

2, 4,

June

1,

1, '2i,

July

'27, 1,

Total

receipt~

Interest on Bates Co. \Vl1rnmts, account Endowment Fund . from S. C. Bunn, Sec .

21 87 26100 14000

Interest of $11,000 Cass Co. Bonds, account Endowment Fund . Interest on $20,000 Henry Co. Bonds, uec't Endowment Fund . from S. C. Bunn, Sec . Bates Co. (Mo.) Warrants, account Endowment Fund .. Interest on Bates Co. (Mo.) Wllrmnts, aec't Endowment Fund .. 路 from S. C. Bunn, Sec Sale of $4,000 Grd. Ri\'. Twp. Bonds, Cass . Co., Mo., acc't K. T. Endow't Fund Prem., 1 per cent, S40; Int., S48.90, on above Interest on $1,000 Linn Co. Ronds, account Endowment Fund . from S. C. Bunn, Sec .. Interest on $2,000 Pettis Co. Bonds, acc't Endowment Fund . Sale of $7,000 Grd. Ri\'. Twp. Bonds, Cass .. Co., lifo., acc't K. T. Endow't :Fund Prem., 1 per cent, ::i70; Int., $141, on above from S. C. Bunn, Sec ..

5.50 00 1,00000 4000 50000 935 56000 4,000 00, SS 90 6000 100 00 100 00

7.000 00 211 00 15000

----$ 35,014 :lli

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CREDIT8 •

.-\ugust

1, By Warrant No. 108, paid 14, •. 109, " 20, •. 110, " September 5, " Ill, " 21, By Warrant No. 112, paid

October

I,

"

113,

17,

" " " " " " " " " " " " " "

114, " 115, " 116. " 117, " 118, " 119, " 120, " 121, " 122, " 123, " 124, " 125, " 12o, " 127, " 128, "

" " " "

129, 130, 131, 132,

November 3, 4, 9, 9, 14, 25, Deceluber 8, 8, 8, 10, 15, ; 19, 24, 29, 1892.

January

2,

13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 18, 21, February 1, 1,

11, 11, 11, 17, ~Iarch

9, 12, 17, 23,

April

3, 11, 11,

11, 11, 12, 15, 19, 23, 29,

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47

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~

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.

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"

133,

"

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134, 135, 136,

" " "

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,. 137,

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"

" " "

138, I' 139, " 140, "141, " 142,

for loan

..

"

.. . .. .. .

"

143,

"

.

" " "

144, 145, 146,

" ., "

. . .

"

147,

"

.

" J48, " 149, " 150. " 151, " 152,

" " " " "

.. .. . .. .

"

1.53,

"

.

]54, 155, 156, 157, ]58,

"

.

2,

" " " " "

" " "

. .. .

2,

"

159,

"

for Jasper County Bonds, Endowment Fund .

20,

"

160,

"

II

.•••••.••••••••••••••.•••••••••••.••••••••

2734 4375 36772 7300 416 59 100 00 55331 3500 9700 95 15 67 00 50 50 442 15 12000 52668 21900 4780 20000 40000 38734 10000 80000 4;) 00 1000 15000 6000 5000 500 00 55878 2,400 00 2,000 00 1,500 00 1,500 00 . 139 6:i 77000 301 52 124 ,15 1,19800 487 61 95 00

191 89 54 40 4770 41 60 51 13 42 (){) 261 !l.5 52050 10850 10000 4650

4,10250 5!l6 81

June

[oct.

Proceedings of the

4S

];1, By "'arrant No. 161, paid 1~.

" ,. "

21, 2!J,

162, ]63, ]64,

..

S 621 05

..

..

..

4'

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385O 5D45\1

"

for Butler City Bond, Endowment Fund .

50550

29. By Warrant No. 165, paid for Hemy COHnty Bond,

Endowment Fund ........

July

D, 9, 9, 11, 11, IS,

"

166,

"

" 167,

"

".168, " 169, " 170,

" " "

•. 171,

"

By Balance

7,28685 8988 3120 53 37 31 50 300 00 50626 1,729 94

..

$ ::\::>,014 36 $35,014 36

';}'uly ;nst, 1892, Dr. to Balance on hand STATE~IE!\T OF FIRST MOlnGAGE

.

LOANS HJ,LD FOR IN\'ESnfENT

$1,729 94

AccoUN'r,

MADE BY

N.

)If. GIVAN AND F. J. TYGARD BY ORDER OF BOAHD OF DIRECTOHS.

lVhen Due.

Xames.

How Secured.

Amount.

January 20, 1898. Geo. W. Short Estate ...'l'rust deed on 240 acrcs, Bates County, "10. <7 pel' cent from Jan. 20, 18(2)... January 26, 1893. W. E. Jones Trustdeed on 160 acres, Cass County, Mo. (7 per ccnt from Jan. 26, 1~92l... January :!H, 1893. Horace E. Peyton ..... Trust deed on 159 acres, Cass County, :!I10. (7.pcr cent from Jan. 29, ISn) Total..... ... ......... ......... ...... ......... ..... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......

~2,400

00

2,000 00 ]';>0000

$::>,!JOO 00

STATf.)!E:\T OF BOl\DS HEl,D FOR ACCOUNT OF KNIGHTS TDIJ'LAR TRl'EN~IAL

EKno\\,·

lIlENT FUND.

Henry County, "Ussouri, 8 Bonds, $1,000 each, 5 PCI' cent.. $ 8,000 00 Henry County, Missouri, 24 Bonds, ~500 each, 5 per cent.. .. 12,000 00 7,000 DO Henry County, Missouri,14 C. H. Bond:>, $500 each, [) per cent. . :Marion Township, .Jasper County, l\Iissouri, 8 Bonds, $:')00 each, 4,000 00 5 per cent . Butler, Missolll'i, City, 1 Bond, S·500, G per cent .. 50000 Brookfield Township, Linn County, Missouri, 1 Bond, 51,000, 6 per 1,000 00 cent .. 2,000 00 Pettis County, Missouri, 2 Bonds of 51,000 each, [) per cent .. 1,000 00 Butler, Missolll'i, Trust Company (secured), SI,ooo Bond, 7 per cent

S 35,500 00

Total Endowment Fund

These bonds are deposited with St. Louis Safe Deposit Company. I hold for account of l\1asonic Home, Certificate No. 34, for 16 shares stock, $100 ellch, Anchor Milling and Mining Company, EustSt. Louis, andCertiticate Xo. 21, for one share of stock , $1,000, The Harkaway Milling and :Mining Company, St. Louis. These stocks wcre donated to the Home, see report of Secretary Bunn, out are not considered of llny value. The bond~ held for Endowment li'und Account, as well a:> the loans for Inve"lment Account, are all regarded as being first. class in every particular. Fraternally submitted, To 1I0:-. NOAH M. GIYA~, F .•J. TYGA HD, Trea.ourC!'. Pre.~i(/cnt

J1!a,soniG Home of

Jli.~souri.

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Grand Lodge of

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 31, 1892. To the Board of Directors of the J.lfasonic Home of Missouri:

BRETlJREN-With prayerful gratitude to the" Supreme Architect of the UniYerse" for the blessings He has bestowed on our beloved Masonic Home during the year, and with earnest thanks to yourselves for past kindness, I present herewith my Fourth Annual Report as Superintendent of the .Masonic Home of Missouri. The Home has been blessed during the year with good health, and that peaceful happiness among the inmates which indicates that love and content prevails. All the comforts and privileges of Home in its broadest sense are ~mjoyed by our inmates, and in this respect we believe our Home ex-eels any similar institution that has yet been established by our Brotherhood or other charitable society. If the Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction who are opposed to contributing to the support of the Home could visit it and become familiar with its management, and witness the joyful happiness of orphans, and the peaceful content of the aged that is guaranteed to so many by the very trifling contribution from each of less than one cent a week, we do not believe we would ever again hear a murmur against the payment of the so-called" Grand Lodge Tax" of fifty cents a year for its support. A goodly number of these Brethren from different portions of the State, who were earnest opponents of the measures adopted at the last session of the Grand Lodge for the support of the Home, have visited us during the year, and in every instance ,before leaving they have expressed themselves as being delighted, and assured us that in the future they would warmly espouse the cause of the Home and diligently work for any measure looking to its support. . It seems to me that every true-hearted Mason would feel it a duty to familiarize himself with this, the grandest of Masonic Charities, before he could conscientiously oppose measures that might be suggested for its benefit. Twenty-five inmates have been received into the Home since our last annual report, an increase of ten over the preceding year. The total number received up to date is sixty-five, comprising twenty-seven girls, nineteen boys, fourteen widows, one maiden lady and four infirm Brethren. One has been discharged and two have died, leaving our present number sixty-three. Bro. Wm. Foley, from Hannibal, Mo., entered the Home June 20th, ]892, and died from paralysis July ]3th. He had had two strokes of paralysis before entering the Home and was quite helpless. Nine of the inmates are from St. Louis and fifty-six G. L. PH0.-4.

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from other Lodges in the State. Nearly all of our adult inmates are incapacitated for any manual employment, by extreme old age or ill health. A large proportion of our girls and boys are bright, healthy children and give promise of making useful men and women. We have one sad exception, however, in a feeble-minded dumb girl, that causes us much anxiety. This girl, we think, should be removed from the Home, as it requires constant and vigilant care to prevent her from doing serious harm and mischief. Two of our boys are employed learning the manufacture of shoes, one with 'VaIden, Parcells & Jordan Shoe Co" and the other with Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Co. . Our eldest girl has learned stenography and is now employed in Bro. 'Vm. l\1ayo's office, who speaks highly of her. Thirty-six of the children are in daily attendance at the pnblic school, and are highly complimented by their teachers for their ~ood behavior and studious habits. Several perfect reports (which are vel'y rare in public schools) were brought home by them during last session. The additions made to the Home during the year of the building for. old people and Infirmary, and the enlarging of the dining-room by building a kitchen and waSh-up, will enable us to accommodate ]00 inmates if we receive the proper proportion of boys, girls and adults; we must, however, be provided with a laundry, which is greatly needed. vVe also need a chapel for our religious exercises and services on Sunday. The Schriners give us $100.00, and four big-hearted Brethren promised a like amount of $]00.00 each provided a sufficient fund could be raised to build a good one. Heligious services have been conducted at the Home pretty regularly every Sunday under the auspices of the various Lodges, Chapters, Commanderies and Chapters of the O. E. S. of the city, except they were suspended during the time we were enlarging our dining-room, where these services are conducted. Brother V. O. Saunders conducted a Sunday-school at the Home during the winter, discontinuing it late in the spring. Since then our inmates have been attending the Sunday School at the Arcade and at churches in the vicinity of the Home. vVe cannot speak in too much.praise of the faithful attention given to'the sick by our good Brother, Dr. A. C. Robinson, Physician of the Home, and while on this subject, I cannot refrain from expressing hearty endorsement of the proposition to build a hospital in connection with the Home made by the Grand Commandery at its last session. It would be of inestimable value and benefit.to the Home. The most joyful season of the past year was Christmas, made so by the big-hearted Brethren of the bright and prosperous young Lodge, Rose Hill, No. 550. Neither time nor money was spared to make all happy, and they succeeded grandly. Inmates, employes, :Matron and

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'Superintendent will ever remember with gratitude the Brethren 'of tbis Lodge, their wives and daughters, who helped to make Christmas, 1891, so bright and happy. In addition to all this, they placed a magnificcnt clock in 0111' reception room as a Christmas present to the Home, gave us $100.00 towards buying a piano, and offered $30.00 as prizes to be given next Christmas to the boy and girl who were best in their home work and neatest with their person and clothing.

o

,Ve have received, in addition to the above, the following generous donations to the Home during the year: Hesperian Chapter, No. 172, O. E. S., Kansas City-Twelve fresh warm comforts. Harmony Chapter, No. 162, O. E. S., Kansas City--Six nice new comforts. Golden Gate Chapter, No. 208, O. E. S., Kansas City-Two good comforts. ,Vest Plains Chapter, No. 193, O. E. S., ,Vest Plains, Mo.-Nine useful new comforts. Brother W. H. Cheetham, St. LOllis-Three dozen Gospel Hymns. Sister J. n. Babcock, Macon City~Box of useful clothing. 1\1rs. Milton ,Vash, St. Louis --A pretty little Jersey cow. Brother Jno. R. Parson, St. Louis-Flags and banners for Christmas entertainment and two large packages periodicals. Brother J. W. Wainwright, St. Louis-Large and beautiful collection of toys for Christmas. Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Co., St. Louis-Two dozen pair children's shoes. Sister Robt. Parcells, St. Louis-Box Christmas candy. Brother J. D. Hamilton, St. Louis - Box oranges (Christmas). Sister C. L. Brokaw, St. Louis-Fifty-five yards Canton flannel and one dozen spools cotton. Sister Gillespie, St. Louis-Bundle useful clothing. Brother John Grant, Russellville, Mo.-One case thirty dozen eggs for Easter. Didn't our tots have fun hunting Easter eggs? Mr. Ernest P. Bell, St. Lonis-Order for all the turf and gravel we necded for yard and walks. "Mrs. \V. B. Foskett and Edwin F. Kellogg-Large box useful and entertaining books, cards, etc. Brother A. Aal, Parisian Cloak Store, St. Louis-Two boxes nice fans. Brother William Rowe, St. Louis-Awning for sewing-room. Brother Wm. E. Pre~cott, ~t. Louis-Harper's Pictorial History of the War. Brother.r no. D. Vi neil, St. Louis- Beautifully bound copies Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1890 and 1891. Sister Mary C. Snedden-A very lovely collection of books. Brother Peter Combis-Awnings for.Infirmary. \Vith an earnest prayer for the future prosperity of the Home, and the happiness of its inmates, I am Fraternally )'1:. LEFTWICH, Superintendent. l

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INVITATION.

The Board of Directors of the :Masonic Home extended a.n invitation to the lVleInbers of the Grand Lodge to visit the Home this afternoon. ArrangeInents for the transportation of all. desiring to go having been made, a.nd refreshments provided, on motion, the invitation was accepted by a rising vote. The Grand Lodge was then called f1'0111 labor until 7:30 this evening, and proceeded to take the cars for the :rvrasonic Home.

FIRST

DA Y--:NIGHT

SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, October 11, 1892.

Grand Lodge convened pursuant to order at 7: 30 this evening, and was called to labor Ly R. '.;V. Bro. John R. Parson, Deputy Grand Master. Other officers in their stations. EXEMPLIF.ICATION.

For the purpose of exemplification, the following were selected: J. C. FINAGIN Senior Deacon. D. A. JAMISON Jullior Deacon. SeniorStcward. CRAS. WAUGHOF A. H. B. OLIVER........ . Junior Steward. For special duty, A. Moore Berry, B. F. Nelson and Simon Suss.

Occidental Lodge. Quartette, con~isting of Brothers 'V. L. Gilliam, R. J. T. 'Vhite, G. A. Bowman and VV. :M. Porteus, being present, rendered the music. R. '\T. Bro. Allan ~1cDowell, Grand Lecturer, took charge of the work and conducted the exemplification of the ceremonIes of the Third Degree.

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53

On motion of R. W. Bro. J. B. Thomas, the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due arid hereby tendered to the Ii Occidental Quartette," for the excellent Inusic rendered by them during the evening. Following the exemplification, the Grand Lodge was called fr0111 labor until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

. SECOND DAY-MORNIKG SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, :Mo., October 12, 1892. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9 o'clock A. M. by R. 'Xl. Bro. John R. Parson, Deputy Grand 1\1aster. Grand Officers in their several stations. Prayer was offered by Rev. Brother J. VV. Robinson, Grand Chaplain. The lninutes of yesterday's sessions were read and severally approved. The Grand Master apppeared and took the chair. SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

The Grand :Master announced the following Special Committees: MASONIC Ho~m.-W. l\f. Williams, Chairman; R. F. Stcvcnson, F. E. Bybee, Geo. L. Faulhaber, Sol. E. Waggoncr. ARRESTED CHARTERS.-Geo. E: Walker, Chai1'1nan; Geo. E. Mayhall, Leslie Orear, Jos. S. Browne, John T. Rullin. SUSPENSION OF L. W. Jom,SON ]'JWM OFFJCE AS W. M. OF STRAFFORD LODGE.R. E. Anderson, Chairman; A. Haynie, A. L. Ross, S. 'I'. Lyne, Richard Wood. 'I'OJ:mc LODGE.-Allan l\fcDowell, Chairman;.J. Eo l\fcAfee, A. Moore Berry, Cha..,. J. Walker, Eo C. Stcc!<>. l\IE~IORIALS.-C.

Mott.

H. Brigw;, Chai1'1nan;路 J. J. Eldridge, Eo F. Allen, J. T. Short, F. W.

Ptoceedings of the

54

[Oct.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

The COlnmittee ~m Appeals and Grievances, through its Chairman, M. 路\V. Bro. Noah :1\1. Givan, presented a report, which was read by numbers. \Vhen number seven was reached, considerable discussion originated. A n10tion to recommit the case was offered, but not adopted. On motion, certain words in the report were stricken out, and then number seven, as amended, was approved. At the conclusion of the reading, the report was adopted as'a whole, and is as follo,vs : To the .Most

H'Ol'sll1)~rul

Gmnd Lodge oj MisS010'i, A. F. & A. N.:

:-Your Committee 011 Appeals and Grievances beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the cases submitted to them, which have come to the Grand Lodge since its last ses;;ion. RRETHREN

The number uf cases is gratifyingly small, as compared with previous years, when the number of Lodges in the State is taken into consideration. Your committee belie,e, however, that if the Brethren would become familiar with the laws of the Grand Lodge, and with the establhhed practice in the disposition of cases which has prevailed fOl' years, fewer appeals would be taken. In the cases l1erewith submitted, we ha\:e reached conclusions which we believe to be in accordance with justice find right, and which sustain the best interests of the Order. We havc ignored technkalities. and pllssed upon t.he cases on their merits. as far as we could judge from the rec0rds before us. We report. as follows:-

NO. I. .JA~IES

L.

SHEETS,

Appellant,

VS.

LIBERTY LODGE,

No. 31.

}

Appeal from the judgment of t.he Lodge expe1ling him.

This case was before the Graud Lodge at its last session (See Proceedings 1891, page 48). It was then reversed and remanded for another trial, for the rea.<;ons, (1) Hearsay testimony was admitted; (2) That the second specification wa.':> not. sufficiently definite. After the cll.se had been remanded to the Lodge and the trial had begun, all the specifications were withdrawn except the following: "That said .Tames L. Sheets, while II member of this Lodge, namely at his office in Liberty, Mo., during the years 1888 and 1889, conducted himseU lewdly and lasciviously in this, that at his said office, at divers times during said two years, he lewdly llnd lasci\"路 ionsly cohabited with negro strumpet.s, so as to bring great scandal on the Institution of Masonry in this community." .

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1892.J

,55

The evidence was heard by the Lodge, and consisted chiefly of a colorcd mun who testified that he carried notes and accompanied colored women to the law office of dcfcndant in Liberty, and also the testimony of a colorcd woman who testified to his lascivious condnct with her. There was no testimony for appl,llant, except his own. He was found guilty hy It vote of :>1. to 7, and expelled by a vote of 32 to 6. lIe appeals, and assigns mllny rcasons li)r reversal of the case, most of which are trivinJ. The record shows a fair trial, and we arc nnable to'perceive any disposition on the part of the Lodge to do him injnstiee. It is composed of the substantial amUcading citizens of Liberty, whosc province it was to weigh the evidence and to determine as to the credibility of those who tcstified. It is unfortunate for the appellant if his staIldin~ is such as to render him unworthy of belief in the minds of those who know him well. He suggests that the Lodge should have notificd somc othcr unprejudiced Lodge to try the case. There is no provision in our law for a change of ,'cnue from one l\1asonic Lodge to another and indeed we are unable to conceive of any good reason for such a law. Whcn a Brother so deports himself as to forfeit the good opinion of his Brothers who arc his neighlJOrs, to ~uch an cxtent that he cannot h:1.ve a fair trial among them, his continuation as a member of the Order must necessarily be injurious to thc good of Masonry, and it is better that hc should suffer some injustice than that injury should be brought upon the Fraternity. This statement docs not, however, imply that injustice has been donc thc appellant in his trial. Those who heard the evidence know the witnesses, and know what credibility should bc aU.achcrl to their testimony. The fact alone that the witnesses against the appellant lLrc colorerl cannot warrant your committee in assuming that they testitied falsely in thc face of the result of the trial, which indicates that the Brothers who know them, believe them in prefcrence to the accused. 'Wc recommend that the judgmcnt of the Lodge be affirmcd.

No. II.

T. C.

BEASLEY, ET AL, J1ppellant,~. v,~.

PATTOXSRURG

LOD(;E. No. 65.

}

Appcal from the action of the Lodge in refusing to fino W. .T. Wanl guilty orthe charge, after finding him guil ty of the specifications.

The accused in this case was charged, (1) With mistreating his wife by threatening hcr life; (2) Using language unbecoming a Master ,Ma.<;on, The latter specification is indefinitc, but no objection was made to it by the accuscd. After hearing the evidence, thc vote was taken, and hc was found guilty on the first specification, by a vote of 15 to 5, anll the second specification, by the same vote, and on the charge the vote was 13 to 7, and thc,Mastcr thercupon declared that the charge against the Brother was not sustained.

on

The cffect of this vote is, that conduct such as the evidence showcd the accused to be guilty of-of vcry grossly abusing his wife, threatening her life a;ld making her condition intolerable generally by profanity and serious accusations as to her chastity, ana habitual drunkenness-is not un masonic conduct. Certainly the Brothers of this Lodge do not intend to place themselves in that position. If the aceuscd is guilty ofthc specifications, certainly hc is guilty. of unmasonic conduct. The' Lodge hcard thc evidence, and found him guilty of the facls alleged in the specifications. Their action in rcfusing to find him guilty of un masonic conduct is i1l1reconcilable with their action in finding him guilty on the specifications. The Lodge should receive II rcprimand, U1HI the accused should be suspended. 'Ve thereforc rccommcnd that Brother W. J. Ward bc suspended for three years.

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Xo. III. WILLIAM

F. WILLIS, Apl)eUant, 118.

ADAIR LODGE,

No. 366.

1

J

Appeal from the action of the Lodge ill refusing to inflict adequate punishment. upon Wm. J. Eckert. who had been found guilty of defrauding appellant.

The record in this cuse is very voluminous, and, to the credit of the Secretary of the Lodge, is in excellent shape. The charge consists of thrce specifications, as follows: "(1.) That, heretofore, to-wit: on or about the 19th day of May. A D. 1891, at the said town of Kirksville, the said W. J. Eckert, contriving to overreach, wrong, cheat and defraud him, the said Willis, approached him under the garb of ~lasonry, and using it as a cloak to conceal his real design, and to gain the confidence of him, the said Willis, induced him to enter into partnership with him in the saddlery and harness business in the said town of Kirksville, by falsely and fraudulelltly representing to him, the said Willis, that his, the said Eckert's, father, who was then in partnership with him, was getting old and tired of work, and wanted to retire from the business; that thev could hwe sold out his fatber's interest at any time, but he, the said Willis, was the o'ne they wanted, us he, the said W. J. Eckert, knew him; that both belonged to the same Lodge, and he wanted some one in there that he could trust, and he, the said Willis, was the man, and when he, the said ·Willis. hesitated on account of his ignorance of the bminess and lack of money, he, the said Eckert, agreed to guarantee him $1,200.00 per year, clear of house rent and shop expenses; that he, the said Willis, could remain in a year, and if he was not satisfied, he, the said Eckert, would give him that much and his money back; that the said Eckert would borrow the money for him at six per cent interest, and would soon learn him the business; that the stock would invoice $6,000.00, but that rather than invoice, he would take $2,800.00 for the half interest; thereby inducing him, the said Willis, to borrow and invest in said business the said slim of $2,800.00: when, in truth and fact, as the said Eckert well knew, the said stock at the time was not worth the said sum 01'$6,000.00, and he, the said Eckert, had no intention of continuing said partnership for twelve mont.hs, nor any longer than would enahle him to get the said Willis in his power and swindle.him out ot the money .

• "(2.) That, heretofore, to wit: on the first day of September, A. D. 1891, the said Eckert having induced him, the said Willis,' by the false representations and inducements as set out in specification first herein. to borrow the said sum of $2,800.00, and enter into co-partnership with him, in violation of his contract and of every principle of fraternal consideration, and in pursuance of his scheme to wrong, cheat and defraud him, said Willis, notified him of his intention to retire from said business; that he was tired and had a chance to sell out, and he was going to sell out; and when the said Willis protested that he, the said Eckert, had no right to sell without his, the said Willis', consent, he said he could box his gqods up, and would do it; that he was tired and going to quit; that he had plenty of money and did not have to sell goods, at the same time offering to sell out to him, the said Willis, well knowing that he had not the means to buy him out, and that he could not afford to do so, by reason of his inexperience in the business; that in pursuance of his scheme, he, the said Eckert, afterwards, to wit: on the 7th day of September, A. D. 1891, locked the door of said storeroom and took possession of the same, thereby attempting to force him, the said Willis, out of the firm; that failing in this, he threatened legal proceedings, at the same time informing him, the said Willis, that he, the said Eckert, had plenty of means to litigate with; that said litigation would consume the entire stock, and then proposed to pay said Willis $1,000.00 for his half interest, and divide the money and notes on hand; that he, the said Willis, having no means to carryon a protracted litigation, and finding himself at the mercy of said Eckert, felt constrained to accept, and did accept said propllsition, and was thus robbed by said Eckert out of the sum of about $1,600.00 and his summer's work. He, the said Eckert, having accomplished his scheme, immediately thereafter taking his father back, and boasting of his rascality in thus robbing a Brother ~·Iason.

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"(:q That at the time of making the contract aforesaid with said Eckert, he, thc said Willis. suggested that it be put in writing, when the said Eckert replied that it was no usc, that we, meaning the said Willis, ann himself, werc both J\lasons; that he didn't intcnd to cheat him, the said Willis, out of a nickel; that he took me, the said Willis, iu there to make moner and he would guarantee that we would make money, and afterwards when he, the said Willis, remonstrated with said Eckert against the eour"e he was taking to force him out of the firm, and remarked to him, that he, 'WilIis, did not think that one Mason would treat another that way; that he had bought in the business and put all his money in, on the faith of Masonry, he, the saId Eckert, replicd, "Damn ?llasonry, 1 have no use for tiny 11Ian, only for what money he has," thereby showing an utter disregard for his Masonic obligation and cursing the Order, under the garb of fealty to which he had overreached and defrauded this complainant, and showing himself as having joined it only from mercenary motives, and unworthy to remain a member thereof." After hearing the eYidenee, the vote was as follows: On the first specification, guilty 27, not guilty 17; on the second specification, guilty 29, not guilty 1;); on the third specification, guilty 30, not guilty 14. The result places the Lodge in the remarkable position of findiug the accused not guilty on thc first aud second specifications, but guilty of the charge contained in the third specification. ITow the Lodge can reconcile these findings, we are unable to understand. If he was not guilty of the accusations contained in the first and second specifications, we do not well scc how they could conclude him guilty of the third, which necessarily grows out. of the first and second. The yote on the chal'/~e \VllS, guilty 30, not guilty H, and on punishment, for expubion 2~, against ,expulsion 22; for suspension 29, against suspension 15. The Master having declared that he was not expelled or suspended, a vote was ordered on reprimand, which resulted, for reprimltnd 29, against reprimand 14, and one vote was not legible, whereupon the ,"Vorshipful Master declared that the Lodge, by its Yote, had decided to reprimand Brother Eckert. From this action of the Lodge, Brother Willis has appealed to the Grand Lodge, and, among other reasons, alleges that the punishment inflicted by the Lodge is "not commensurate with the offense;" also that the father and two brothers of the accused were present in the Lodge and allowed to vote on the question of the guilt or innocence of the accused, and also because the vote on the question of punishment was not taken as required by law. It may be, as claimed by the aplJellant, that the punishment voted by the Lodge is not adequate, but we cannot understand how he could be found guilty of the offense described in the third specification and innocent of the first two. The positions of the Lodge are irreconcilable. If he was not guilty of the first two specifications, the puniShment was sufficient, even though the change of one vote found him guilty of the third 5 peei fication.

In regard to the point made in the appeal, that the father and brothers of the accused were allowed to vote, we sug~est that our law, as it now is, gives them the privilege of yotillg. We Cllnnot ignore its proYisions, nor do away wit'h it by intepreta. tion. We recognize that there may lJe instances where it is yery unjust, and ordinarily a Brother will retire, or refrain from voting, when he is placed in position where by casting his yote he might be justly accused of being actuated by personal motives, rather than the good of the Order. On 'the point mctde, that the vote was not taken as required by law 011 the question of punishment, no specification has been made. If it is meant to raise the question that the majority vote should be sufficient on the question of puniShment, we suggest that the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge do not prescribe the vote, but it has been held that the same vote is required on the question- of expulsion or suspension as upon the question of

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guilt. Your Committee are of opinion that this should be changed, and we trust that the recommendation of the Committee on Revision changing the rule in that behalf, will be adopted, so that hereafter, while a vote of two-thirds should be required upon the question of guilt, a majority vote may determine the punishment. We recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

No. IV . .T.

F. FORREST, Appellant, VB.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge expelling him.

In this case it is charged that the accused, (1) :Met the sister of a Master 1IIason in a barn, privately, in the town of 1IIallison; (2) That he kissed the wife of another man while ,,'aiting on her as her physician. The evidence satisfied the Lodge of his guilt on the first specification, as appears from its vote of IG to 3, and he was expelled by a vote of 13 to G. He appeals, and assigns It good many reasons for the reversal of the case. He says, however, that he would about as soon the judgment would stand as to have it sent back to the same Lodge for trial. As there is no means of sending the case to another Lodge, we see very little hope for the appellant, according to his own statement, even if we sl10uld find that he is entitled to a new trial. 'fhe evidence is not very fully reported, and it is somewhat difficult for your committee to comprehend it without knowing the location of the different buildings from which several witnesses saw what they testify to. Of these the members of the Lodge had personal knowledge, and were personally acquainted with the witnesses, and they are the best judges of the weight to be given to their testimony, and they have alniost unanimously fonnd him guilty. The trial began at 9 o'clock in the morning, and continued until 10 o'clock at night, except during the adjournment bour for dinner. Three members of the Lodge Who lived in the cOllntry, left about supper time and went home, thinking there would be no night session. Appellant furnishes a statement from these Brethren that they would have voted for acquittal. One member of the T,odge was not notified of the trial. Appellant assigns t.hese facts for reversal of the case. There were 24 members, including appellant, of the Lodge, at the tiJ?le of the trial; 19 voted, 3 left before the trial was conCluded. and one was not notified. From this it appears that all the members of the Lodge were prese ent at most of the trial except one, which is very unusual indeed. If the remaining four members had all been present when the vote was taken, and voted for acquittal, he would still have been found guilty. It might have changed the result as to puniShment, but certainly not on the question of his guilt. It is not reversible error, that the three Brethren left the Lod~e room after hearing part of the evidence. Appellant also complains that no vote was taken on the second specification. We are unable to see how he has been injured by that fact. There was very little evidence upon that specification, but it was quite conclusive. being testified to by the lady that he kissed her, and not denied by him. He is certainly not in position to complaiil of the omission on the part of the Lodge to vote upon that specification. We see nothing in the record which indicates that he has not received a fair trial, and ,,ye therefore recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

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Ko. V. JOHN

H.

D};EMS, E1' AL., Appcllants,

'vs. i\fIRSOURI LODGE,

No. 1.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge suspending Jas. H. Reed for three years.

The accused in this case is charged, (1) with habitual drunkenness; (2) obtaining money under false pretenses; (3) collecting and appropriating to his own use the money of another; (1) of deserting his minor child. He was found guilty on the first specification by a vote of f);) to 14; on the second specification by a vote of 40 to 8; on the third specification by a vote of 32 to 15, and was found not guilty on the fourth speeification by a vote of 2~ guilty to 2ii not guilty. After finding J:1im guilty of the 'grave charge in the lirst three specifications, the Lodge assessed his punishment at suspension for three YCilrs. From this action of the Lodge, Brother Deems and eight other Past Masters of the Lodg-e have appealed, for the reason: "Because the said Jas. H. Reed, having been found guilty of charges of the mc.st grossunmasonic conduct, which showed the utmost moral turpitude on his pllrt, upon the strongest cvidence of his guilt, upon his own admissions, and without counter evidence, was punished by assessment of suspension for the term of three years, which punishment is wholly inadequate to satisfy the reasonable demands of Masonic justice, even when tempered with the greatest charity compatible with Masonic obligation." The record in this,case is in most excellent shupe, and it is refreshing to have the opportunity of examining a record as well prepared 3S this. We fully agree with the appellants as to the merits of the appeal. The evidence is overwhelming and uncontradicted as to his guilt Ilamed in the three first specifications. The accmed plainly admits his continued drunkenness at Quincy, Peoria, and Chicago, Ill., and St. Joseph, Mo., where most of the other offenses were committed. He does not remember denllitely about obtaining money from all the parties nllmed in the evidence, but says, if he did so, it was while he was drunk. Drunkenness is his only excuse for all that he did. He represented himself to be Past )Ia$ter, Past High Priest, and Fast Commander of the Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, making this representation in order to obtain mOlley. At the time of the trial, he says he had not' drank anything for sixty days, and asserts his determinatioll to reform. It is greatly to he hoped that his reformation will be permanent; aud, if it is, we have"no doubt thc Lodge will do justice by him, by recommending his restoration. In the opinion of your committee, there are but few offenses more seriou~ or more injurious to ~fllsonry, than those charged against the accused, and especially, that he has practiced a fraud upon his Masonic Brethren in obtainiIig money to enable him to continue his course of debauchery. We do not deem it necessary to remand the case for allother trial, but recommend that .James H. Reed be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry.

No. VI.

J.

A. SISLER, Appcllant, VR.

DKX1'ER LODGE, No.

532.

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Appeal from the order of the Lodge declaring him suspended.

In this case the specification is, in substance, thllt the accuscd had been seen in company with, and is boarding with a woman whose reputation for chastity has been questioned, and that he promised the Lodge by a written instrument, that he would

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cease to board at that place, which promise he failed to keep. At the trial, his "Titten defense was read, and two witnesses were examined, when the Worshipful Master declared no other evidence necessary, as he had made a written statement, and ordered a vote to be tllken. The record is full of irregularities. It fails to show that the charge was prescnted at any regular meeting, or that he was notified, and only gives in narrativc form the proceedings of the called meeting ordered by the Worshipful Master for the purpose of trying, or inquiring into the charge preferrcd against Brother Sisler. At that meeting all the officers except the Junior Warnen, Secretary, Chaplain and Senior Stewa.rd were ])1'0 ton officers. The vote was taken on the question of his guilt, and was 11 guilty and 5 uot guilty. It is not stated whether on the specification or charge. The yote on expulsion was 17 against and 2 for. The record then shows that "tl.le Lodge then p'roeecdcd to vote on suspension, which resulted in 12 votes for suspension for the term of six months, and 7 against suspension; the vote for SIlspension being carried, the Worshipful Master instructed the Secretary to notify Brother Sisler of the verd ict." From this it will be seen that Brother Sisler was not suspended at all. Under our' law, as it now is, and as it has heen interpreted by the Grand Lodge, it requires {,he same vote to cxpel or suspend as it does to find guilty. As 12 is not two-thirds of 19, then twothirds of the members prcseut did not vote for suspension, and hence he was not suspcnded. The record showing his suspension is therefore wrong, and should be corrected. 'l'he only action that the Lodge could have taken, after refusing to suspend him, would have been to vote on the question of reprimand. He has already, in effect, stood suspended since August 5th, 1892, which is a greater' punishment than could have been inflicted on him by reprimand. We therefore recommend that the Lodge be directed to, correct its record showing his suspension, so as to show that he was not suspended, and that hc be discharged frolll any further proceedings in thc case.

No. \Tn.

.1 A)!ES H. Snml'F, AppeUant, ZF:HEDATHA

LODGE. No. 189.

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Appeal from t.he Lodge expelling him.

The aecused was originally charged with (1) obtaining money under false prctenses; (2) perjury. At the trial, the following was added to the fir"t specification, withont objection" to-wit: "On July 9th, 1887, selling, 3ud by deed conveying to Thomas W. Evans, Lots 16, 17 and 18, in Block 14, Eastern Addition to St, Joseph, Mo., for $1,500.00, and receiving the' said price, after having theretofore sold said property to one :'IIatterson for $1,000.00, and conveying same to him by deed, but which d~ed was not of record, and said Stumpf' made said sale or conveyance to said Evans without notifying him of said conveyance, to Matterson, by which said fraudulent con\'cyance said l\btterson was wronged out of' $1,000.00. "

The proc~edings in the Lodge,preliminary to the trial of the case, cover considerablc time, and would be interesting to路reproducc. Some very interesting questions weremised involving the right of tile Lodge to try him, as he had for some time resided in the Territory of Oklahoma. and had reccived from the Secretary of the Lodge a dimit, which. was held by the Grand :Master to be irregular, if not void. A clear and concise statemcnt of the entire proceedings is presented by the Secretary of the Lodge, but it is unnecessary here to reproduce it, as the accused appeared at the trial by counsel and. announced ready for trial.

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At the trial he was found guilty of the first specification by a vote of 13 to 3, and was expelled by a vote of 12 to 4. No vote was taken or evidence heard on the second specification. The only reason urged in his appeal for a reversal of the judgmcnt of the Lodge is the following: ' "I am a non-affiliated Mason. I held my dimit thRt shows me clear of all charges. Dn the books of Zeredatha Lodge. I am innocent of having wronged any Master :Mason, knowingly. If I have ever wronged a :.vlason, I don't know it."

This is accompanied by 'a strong appeal insisting upon his innocence and that he has not had a fair trial. He was repre~ented by able counsel, who was employed by him, and who made an able and ingenious defense. Brother R. E. E. Culver, who represented him, applied for a continuance of the trial on behalf of the accused, on account of the absence of two witnesses, and in his application stated what he expected to prove by said witnesses. The counsel for the prosecution admitted that the witnesses, if present, or if their evidence had been taken, would testify to the facts stated in the application, and the statement. thus prepared by counsel for defendant, was read in evidence at the trial. This is a new practice in Masonic trials, but where it is done by consent thcre can be no objection to it. After the admission was made, counsel for the accused announced ready for trial, and the trial proceeded with the result above stated. We are unable to find any reversible error {n the record and therefore recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

No. VIII. \VILLIAM K:I'ORPl', Appellanl,

v.s. BISMARCK LODGE,

No.

41.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge acquitting Brother M. X. Wallen.

The charge in this case is that the accused sold Brother Knorpp a diseased horse and guaranteed him to be sound, and gave this assurance as a Mason.. At the trial, he testified to the fact, and Brother Wallen testified that he made no reprcsentatioll in regal'll to it, and did not guarantee him to be sonnd, and did not make any representation as lL Ma~on in the trade. A witness who purchased another horse about the snmc timc. supports Brother 'Knorpp as to the guarantee, but n<?t as to his making any Masonic statement in regard to it. The Lodge by a vote oflO not guilty t04 guiltj, acquitted the accused, and Brother Knorpp appeals for the sole reason that the verdict was not in accordance with the evidence. \\Te cannot agree with the appellant that the case should be reversed for the reason stated. He does not claim that th'e testimony produced would be any more likely to convince the members of the Lodge at a re-trial, than it did at the former one. It does not appear that a re-trial of the cuse by the Lodge would change the result.

We therefore recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be !lffirmed.

No. IX. This is a petition from John Perry, for restoration. The petitioner was a member of Potosi Lodge. No. ]31, and on June 16, lSi7, was expelled after an e.t paTte trial. 'l'he specification on which he was tried is: "That the said John T. Perry, a Master Mason and a member of Potosi Lodge, No. 131, A. F. & A. M., has for more than twelve months past been traveling from town to

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town in the State of Illinois, awl representing himself in a destitute condition, aud soliciting and receiving relief from Brother ?Iaster ~Iasons and Lodges of Master Masons, and is now engaged in traveling about over the State of Illinois, and living off the charity of the Brethren, and squandering his own means in dissipation and idleness, contrary to and in violation of )Iasonic law." The record shows that a copy of the charge and spccifications was mailed "to Quincy, Illinois, the last place Brother Perry was heard of, but had received no reply from Brother Perry." The only evidence produced at the trial, as shown in the record, was the statement ofthe Junior \;Varden. that he had received a telegram from the )Iaster of the Lodge in Chicago, asking if Brother Perry was a member, and stating that he had applied .for relief; that a few days later he received a letter from the :'Ifaster of the Lodge, stating that he had applied to t.hem for means to go to Kansas, and that they had agreed to fur路 nish him transportation to St. Louis; that, subsequently, he received a tclegram from Wyoming Lodge, Ill., asking if they should give assistance to Brother Perry, as he had applicd to them for assistance; that he had at different times heard from Brother Perry applying to different Lodges in the State of Illinois, for help. The then ::;ecretary testified also that he had received a letter from W. H. Mason, of Madison Lodge No. 91., in Montgomery County, Mo., saying that he had given Brother Perry as~ist颅 ance. On the above specification and evidence, hc was expelled. The specifi. cation it.self does not claim thll.t the represent.ations made by Brother Perry were untrue. There was no evidence whatever that hc wa.~ squandering his means in dissipation and idleness, as therein charged, and the evidencc on which he was convicted was mere hearsay, and wholly incompetent. He has, ill compliance with the law, petitioned the Lodge for restoration, and his petition has been refused. He comes to the Grand Lodge and shows that when the charges were prefcrred against him, he was a resident of Grafton, Ill., which WllS his post otrice address from the fll.ll of ISiS until October, 1877, when he went West. That his post oftlce address never was Quincy; that he never received the notice, and had no knowledge that the charge had been preferred against him until his return to this State in the winter of 1891. He states that, in 1876, when in deep distress, he applied to a Lodge in Chicago for relief and received it. and then obtained employment from Brother Carson, a member of that Lodge, to act as agent for the sale of Masonic charts; that he did not apply t.o Wyoming Lodge for aid, and the only aid asked from any Lodge, other than the one in Chicago, was the assistance received in selling the Masonic charts; that there never was, in fact, any foundation for the charge that he squandered his own means in dissipation and idleness, but, on the contrary, he worked industriously, lived honest, frugal, temperately. and has endea.\'ored to lead a conscientiously Christian and Ma.~onic life. He presents a certificate from Rev. Dr. Bmnk, Pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, of St. Louis, that he is a member of that church in good standing. His memorial is also accompanied by other rccommendations of good character. ''\'e are of opinion that he should be restored to good Masonic standing, for the reason that he was illegllIly and wrongfully expelled; that no valid service of the summons notifying him of the charge had been served, and no competent evidence having becn introduced to sustain the charge. We therefore recommend that he be restored to good Masonic standing. No. X. Petition of R. Molleneott for restoration. The petitioner was suspended for five years by the Grand Lodge, in 1890, for saloon keeping, while Master of Haska Lodge, No. 420.

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On September 4th, 1892, he petitioned his Lodge for restoration, and on the following day his petition was acted UpOll favorably, and he has therefore pctitioned the Grand Lodge. He has (ailed to comply with the law in this, that his petition to the Lodge did not lie over one month, and the members of the Lodge notified that action would be taken on it at the next regular communication, as required by the law of the Grand Lodge. (Note 8, page 72, Hook of Constitutions.) His petition is therefore dismissed.

No. XI. Statement in the nature of an appeal, by Brother Wm. Wilmott, from a rUling of the. Worshipful i\Iaster of Hamilton Lodge, No. 224. The Brother who presents this matter to the Grand Lodge, lUIS furnished your committee with a great many statements in regard to the matter-more than we have had time to carefully digest-but we have reached the conclusion that the Grand Lodge has no jurisdiction of the matter presented. If anybody has been guilty of a :\Iasonic offense, charges should be preferred and the party brought to trial, from which either party could appeal to the Grand Lodge, and jurisdiction would thereby be acquired. If the Brother is complaining of a ruling of the :Master of the Lodg<" then the appeal should be to the Grand Master and his decision referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

Believing, as we do, that the matte~ is not properly before the Grand Lodge, we rec~ ommend its dismissal. No. XIl. Petition of Edw. G. Shcldon for restoration. The petitioner was expelled by Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, on Febrnary 18th, 1888. He petitioned the Lodge for restoration, on September 5th, 1891, which was acted upon by the Lodge, February 20th, 1892, and the Lodge recommended his restoration. The record fails to show that the Lodge received his petition and notified the members to be presen t when the vote should be taken, as required by law. The law not having been complied with, we must recommend that his petition be not granted. No. XIII. L. P. :MA YI'IELD, Appellant, V8.

GREENSBURG LODGE, No. 414.

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Appeal from the judgment of the Lodge. expelling him.

Brother J. J. Childress presented the charge in this case, accusing the appellant with scandalously and disgracefully talking publicly without. restraint, in the most degraded manner, libout his sister. The sister referred to is the wife of the accused. At the trial, he was found guilty by a Yote of 15 to 5, and expelled by vote of 14 to 7. He complains that he should have had a continuance, and that the specification did not designate who was referred to. He does not, however, deny the talk, which was most disgusting and foul-monthell, which the evidence shows he llsed in regard to his wife. He claims that he has brought suit for divorce, which is pending in the courts. He does

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not deny that he used the language stated by thc witnesses, but claims that he snpposed he had the right to talk that way to the members of the Lodge. The langnage which he used to a large number of his Brothers about his wife, whether true or not, shows that he is unwortby to be a Mason. The evidence of all the witnesses, except one, who testified in the case, was that they had known her from childhood, and they had never heard her character questioned except by her husband. The Breth,en who heard the evidence, know the parties, and know best what weight to give to their testimony. There is no reversible error in the case, and we recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. Frtemally submitted, NOAH M, GIVAN, S. H. SAUNDERS, B. F. NELSON, E. F. ALLEN, M. T. DAVIS. C'omlllillCf'.

MEMORIALS.

'Memorials asking for assistance were ~read and referred to the Committee on Charity.

A. B. Southworth, formerly expelled by this Body, petitioned the Grand Lodge for restoration to good :Masonic standIng. On motion his prayer was granted. A petitiOll was presented frOl11 Competition Lodge, No. 432, asking for the property and money which belonged to the late Newberg Lodge, No. 423, formerly located at Competition, Mo. The petition was referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. A l\lemorial was subm.itted by a nUIllber of members of the late I-Iorriersville Lodge, No. 215, praying for' the restoration of their Charter. The :Memorial was referred to the COlllmittee on Arrested Charters. Brother 'YV m. L. Shankland ,vas restored to good standing, he having been suspended for non-payment of dues, by the late Tebo Lodge, No. 68. It was resolved that all Petitions for Dispensations to form new Lodges, now in the hands of the Grand Secretary, be referred to the incoming Grand l\faster.

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BOARD OF RELIEF.

The Report of the St. Joseph Board of Relief was submitted, and ordered printed. ST. JOSEPH, :Mo., August 27, 1892. To the Nost IFoTshipj1l,l Grand Lodge oj MissoU'l'i, A. F. & A. 1If.: Herewith find statement of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Joseph, Mo., from present BOltrd, March 29, 1890, to date:

orga~ization of

FOR 1890. RECEIPTS.

Balance Received from Old Board Fronl St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78 Zeredatha Lodge, No. 18[1 Charity Lodge, No. 331.

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Printing Bill of Old Board Warrant Book and Printed Postals Tclegralns Relief to Traveling Brethren

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Balance cash on hand

$

2 00 3 75 100 200

875

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FOR 1,';91. RECEIPTS.

Balunce cash on hand from 18!J0.... From St. Joseph Lodg-e, No. 78 Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189 Charity Lodge, No. B:>1

$ 62 77 3500 45 00 11500

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DISBURSE)1ENTS. Jurisdiction of England . $ 17 00 Jurbdiction of Ireland : : . 200 Jurisdiction of l\1issouri.. .. 1000 General :Masonic Relief Association of United States and Canada . 262 Stationery, $1.75; \Yarning Circulars. $3.00; Postage and Exchange, $2.50,

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Printed Postal Cards Salary of Secretary and uffice Rent

7 25 425

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61 12

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FOR 1892. RECEIPTS.

Balance cash on hand from 1891 From St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78 7.eredatha Lodge, No. 189 Charity Lodge, No. 331. Jurisdiction of Missouri, returned 路 Sale of gold watch received from old Board G. L. PRo.-5.

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DISRURSEMEl\TS.

Jurisdiction of Argentine Republic, S. A. Jurisdiction of ?-JiSSOIlri...... .. Telegram to Alexandria. Kentucky............................ Letter file for use of Board.........

$

5 00 16 00 j5

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Balance cash on hand......

S 22 50 $ 273 55

The regular meetings of the Board are held at the office of the Secretary, on the last Saturday evening of eRch month. Application ad inte1"im are referred to the President for his decision and action. The Board is governed by the laws of the Grand Lodge in its actions, and while no worthy applicant is turned away without relief, a large majority of thosc applying nrc found to be frauds. Fraternally submitted, C. A. HUBACHER, Attest. Prcsidcnt. E)IA~UEr. F. HARTZELL, Sccrctary.

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.

The Grand Secretary announced that only two Lodges had reported as voting on the proposed Amendment to Constitution, vi7,., ,Vestern Star, No. 15, and Richmolld, No. 57. Roth had voted" Aye."

BY-LAWS.

A motion was adopted, to proceed at once to the consideration of the proposed By-Laws.

It was also resolved that the Grand Lodge take up and act upon the By-Laws by sections. The By-Laws vvere then read, and approved, as contained in Articles 1., II. and III. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

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SECOND DA Y-AFTERN"OON SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, :Mo., October 12, i892. 'rhe Grand Lodge ,vas called to labor at 2 o'clock P. M. by R. ,V. Bro. John R. Parson, Deputy Grand ~1aster. Officers in their several stations. Prayer was offered by Rev. and Brother C. H. Briggs, Grand Chaplain. The Grand Lodge resumed consideration of the code of By-Laws submitted by the Committee on Revision. The work proceeded until Section 93 was reached, when a Inotion was offered to amend the section so that it will read as follows: Every Chartered Lodge shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge the sum of fifty cents for each Master ?fasOll reported as a member in the annual returns, except those whose dues have been remitted for inability to pay.

The proposed alnendment was not adop.ted. The section as presented by the Comlnittee, was then adopted, and is as follows: Annual Duel:'. Every Chartered Lodge shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge the :;um of one dollar for caeh Master Mason reported as a rJH'mber in the aUIIual return!:', except those whose dues have becn remitted for inability to pay; one-half of which sum shall be for the Masonic Home, unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge.

A motion offered by Brother J. ,V. Boyd was adopted, that the remaining sedions of the By-Laws be called by numbers and subjects, and if no objections be presenteo, the sections shall be considered as adopted. T'he above resolution was subsequently reconsidered and the sections were severally read in order.

The consideration of the work proceeded to the end of the revision, when, on motion, the By-Laws were adopteo as a whole. The Grand Lodge was called fron1 labor until to-morrow morning.

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SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, 1\10., October 13, 1892. The :M. \V. Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9 o'clock by R. \V. Bro. John R. Parson, Deputy Grand Master. Grand Officers in their several stations. Prayer was offered by Rev. Brother J. VV. Robinson. Minutes of yesterday's sessions were read and approved.

RESOLUTION.

The following resolution was offered and adopted Resolved, That the M:. W. Grand Lodge en~orse the action of Gntnd River Lodge, No. 2i6, A. F. & A. :M:., in assigning its lease on its Hall, by directing the incoming Grand :\Iaster to approve the same by his official sig-llature. F. E. BYBEE.

CHARITY.

The following report,. presented by the Committee on Charity, was adopted: ST. LOUIS, October 12, lR92. To the Mvst lVorshipJ1Ll Grand Lodge oj :Missouri, A. P. & A. M.:

Your Committee on Charit.y would fraternally report:We recommend that the sum of one hundred dollars be donated to 路Brother John F. Alberti, to be paid him at the hands of the Worshipful :Master of Canton Lodge, No. 100. We recommend that the sum of one hundred dollars be paid to the Worshipful Master of Farmersville Lodge, No. 338, to be b)' him appropriated to the wife and daughter of ollr deceased Brother, James St-. Clair. We recommend that the sum of fifty dollars -be donated to Brother Nimrod R. Walters; this amount to be paid him through the Wor~hipful :i\Iaster of Monticello Lodge, No. 58. We recommend that the sum of one hundred dollars be donated to the widow of the late Past Grand Ma.<;ter, James E. Cadle!; said amount to be paid by Grand Secretary, Joh.n D. Vincil, in such sums as he may elect.

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We recommend that the sum of one hundred dollars be paid into the hands of Brother ,J. H. Metzler, Worshipful Master of Pride of the West Lodge, No. 179, to be used as he deems best for the relief of Brother Thomas E. Garrett. ~'he

above applications were made within the time prescribed by law. Fraternally submitted,

R. Q.ROACHE, VV]\f. RICHARDSON, P. G. WOODS, JOHN BRODER, FRED. KAGE, Committee.

WAYS AND MEANS.

The Comnlittee on "\Vays and ~1eans submitted a report, which was amended and then adopted: To the Most Worshipjtd Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. & A. ],f.: Your Committee on Ways and Means ~espectfulJy submits the following report ;We have considered the recommendation of the Grand Master that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to appoint an Assistant Grand Lecturer. This Committee, without passing upon the expediency of such appointment, finds that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is such as not to justif;,' the same. We therefore recommend that such appoilltment be not made. ., With refeence to the matter of the loan made by the Grand Lodge to Mrs. 1I1ary M. Gibson, referred to this Committee at the last Annual Communication, we are of opinion that the lien in favor of the Grand Lodge. securing said loan, should be foreclosed. We recommend that the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means to be appointed for the ensuing year be lLuthorized and instructed to cause said lien to be foreclosed, and that purpose Brother R. E. Anderson be employed to execute this order, and also that the Grand Secretary be authorized to pay such man as may be necessary, not to exceed the sum of $100.00, to accomplish the same. We call attention to the recommendation made by this Committee at the last Annual Communication with reference to the method of reporting the expenditure of the Grand Lodge. The Committee cannot intelligently determine what specific appropriations to make without the data to be furnished by the report designated in such recommendation. We find that the cash on hand in the Treasury of thc Grand Lodge is as follows;To Credit of :'>'fasollic Home Fund S 12,977 00 " " General Fund.......................... 11,706 82 TotaL $ 24,683 82 We respectfully recommend the following appropriations ;-

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ROBT. E. COLLINS, Chairman. ,TNO. W. FARmS, F. J. TYGARD,

J. W. BOYD, R. E. WITT. Commit1.cc.

W.

L. JOHNSON.

The Special Committee on the case of ''\T. L. Johnson, who had qeen suspended by t.he Grand Master from the office of :Master of Strafford Lodge, No. 497, reported as follows, and the same was adopted: ST. LOUIS, October 13, 1892. To the lffost Worshipful Grand L'Jd.qe of Missouri, A. Po &- A. ill.:

We, your Committee to whom was referred the charges against Brother W. L. Johnson, W. I'L, of Strafford Lodge, :No. 497, beg leave to report:That, Brother W. L. Johnson, although regUlarly cited to appear before this Grand Body and answer to the charges, has failed to do so, and thereby admitted the truth of the charge against him, that of becoming intoxicated while Master of his Lodge. The evidence tiled with the papers in the case, shows that Brother Johnson was frequently intoxicated and found drunk on the streets, thus bringing disgrace upon his Lodge and the Craft at large. We have conferred with the Brethren represcnting the Lodge at this Grand Communication, as to the character of the punishment that ought to be inflicted on him, but are of opinion that the case is one requiring severe punishment. ;We therefore recommend that the action of the Grand Master in suspending Brother W. L. Johnson, be, and thc same is, hereby approved. That the charge against Brother \". L. Johnson of drunkenness while in office, be, and the same is, hereby sustained. That the said Brother W. L Johnson, be, and he is, hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, R. E. ANDERSON, AT.VJN HAYNIE, A. L. ROSS, S. T. LYNE, R.f'. WOOD, Commi.ttee.

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CHARTERED LODGES. The Committee on Chartered Lodges submitted a report which was adopted: To the 1I10st IYorski])jul Gmnd Lodge oj

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A .. F. & A. ],f.:

The Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submits the following report: Total number of Lodges on register ........................... ' ..................... Accounted for as follows:

555

Lodges that have reported ................................................................. 523 Lodges that have not reported.: ........................................................ 17 Lodges vacant by consolidatioIl ...................................................... 1 Lodges vacant by arrest .................................................................. 10 Lodges vacant by surrender ........................................................... 4-555

Of the 523 Lodges that have reported, the following are correct: 1, 16, 34, 50, 67, 85, 104, 119, 138, 151, 172, 196, 219, 2:37, 254, 272, 298, 316,

2, 17,

3, 18, 36, :~, 51, 52, 68, 70, 86, 87, 10.'>, 106, 121, 123, 139, 140. 155, 156, 175, 178. 1\)7, 198, 220, 221, 238, 239, 255, 257, 27,1, 276, 299. 30O, 317. 318, 335, ;136, 337, 351, 352, 354, :370, 3iS, 375, 396, 397, 398, 412. 414, 418, 431, 432, 434, 44S. 450, 453, 470, 473, 471, 488, 489, 490, 509, 510, 512, 527, 528, 529, 542, 513, 544, -Totul, 431.

5, IV, 38, 53,

71, S8, 107, 124, 141, 157, 179, 199, 222, 240, 258, 282, 301, 319. 3:19. 3,')6, 376, 399, 419, 436, 454, 476" 4!l2, 513, 530, 515,

6, 20, 3V, f14, 73, 89, 108, 125, 143, 159, 180, 200, 223, 241, 259, 283, 302, 320, 341, 357, 378, 400, 42O, 437, 455. 477, 496. 515, 531, 546,

7, 21, 40, 55, 74. 90, 109, 126, 14!, 160, 183, 205, 225, 242, 261, 284, 303, ';122, 312, 358, 3R1, 401, 421, 43S, 4.56, 479, 498, 516, 533, 547,

8, 22, 41. 56, 75,

01,

no, 127, 145, 162. 185, 206, 226, 243, 262, 285, 306, 323, 343, 3:>9, 382, 402, 422, 439, 458, 480, 499, 517, 534, 548,

9, 23, 43, 58, 76, 94, 111, 128, 146, 163, 187, 208, 227, 245, 265, 288, 307, 324. 344, 360, 384, 403. 12.'3, 440, 459. 481, 500, 518, .535, 549,

10, 24,

44, 5!J,

ii, 96, 112, 130, 147, 164, 188, 212, 22!J, 247, 266, 289. 308, 327, 345, 361, 385, 401, 425, 441, 460. 482, 501, 519, 536, 550,

11, 15, 45,' 61, 78, 97, 113, 131, 1'18, 165, 189, 213, :i30, 248, 2G7, 292, 30g, 329', 346, 304, 386, 405, 426. 442, 461, 483. 502, 521, 5:17, 551,

12, 28, 46, 62, 79, 98, 114, 13.1, H\), 166, 1!1l, 214, 231, 249, 268, 29.'3, 310, 330, 347. 366, 388, 406. 427, 443, 463, 484, 504, 522, 538, 552,

14, 15, 33, 31, 48, 49, 64, 6'>, 81, 83, 101. 102, 117, 118, 13i), 136, 151, 152, 170, 171, Hl4, 195, 217, 218, 234, 235, 252, 253, 270, 271, 2!J5, 296, 313, .314, ::l33, 334, 349, 350, 36S, 369, 393, 395, 409, 411, 429, 480, '145, 446. 4'17, 464, 465, 468, 485, 4R6. 487, 505, 506, 508, 523, 524, 526, 53!), 540, [)41. 553, 55!, 555. 13, 30, 47, 63, 80, 100, 115, 134, 150. 168, 193, 216, 2.33, 2.')0, 269, 294, 312, 331, 348, :167, 390, 408•. 428,

Of the Lodges not correct, the following are details: No seal: No~. 37, 82, 99, 103, 190, 209, 224, 228, 236, 244, 2.56, 273, 332, 363, 380, 383, 392, 416, 435.-Total, 19.

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Lodges whose returns show members eit.her short or over: Nos. ::17, 42, 60, 84, 95, 116, ]5:-1, 158, 161, ]74, 176, 181, 192. 251,26t, 275, 280, ~], 290, 291, 297, 304,305,311, 3'26, 328, 3:)8, 42!,433, 4H, 449, 462, 466, 467, 471, 472, 475, 491, 49:~, 507, 520, Not signed by Worshipful Master: Nos. 27, 186, 207, 244, 263, 277, 279, 321, 353, 355,372, 392,

20:3, 204, 210, 2L1, 2:32, :H6, 362,36;), 389, :~91, 410, 41:), 532.-Total: 51. 511.-Tot.3.1, 13.

Not signed by Secretary: Nos. 224, 355,415, 417.-Total, 4. Not signed by Worshipful Master or Secretary, and without scal attached: Nos. 379, 469.-Total, 2. Not alphabetically arranged: Nos. 27, :-12, n, 27R, 37], 3Ti', 3!H, 452, 478.-Total,

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No list of otIicers: No. 120.-Total, 1. No financial statement: Nos. 57, 93, 142, 16'9, 286, 287, :-180, 435.-Tota1, 8. Charters arrested: *Nos. 26, ]32, 177, ]82, 184,201,215,260, :-187, 494.-Tota1, 10. Charters surrendered: Nos. 72,167,173,37路1, 451.=--Total, 5. Danville Lodge, No. 72, was surrendered for the purpose of consolidating with New Florence Lodge, No. 261. Lodges that have not reported: Nos. 4,29,66,69,122, ]29,137, 31ii, 325, 340,407,457,495,497,503,514, 525.-Total, 17. In regard to the petition of Competition Lodge,No. 482, askillg that the property. nioney and effccts of the late NeWburg Lodge, No. 423, bc turned over t.o Competitioll ' Lodge. The Committee recommends that the prayer of the petition be granted. . The returns of the Lod?:es examined by your Committee do not show quite so favorably as last year. Then, 483 retul'lls were correct; now, only showing 431, It difference of 52 Lodges. Nineteen Lodges send in reports without seal attached. While, doubtless, a few Lodges have 110 seal- 路and it is a violation of the law not to have one-yet, the greater number of the returns coming without selll is notl'inp; more or less than <:are1essne~~ on the part of the Secretary. As will be seen, 51 Lodges are reported as over or short on their list of members. This, doubtless, grows out of the failure of the Secretary to keep for reference the duplicate return for the previous year. It ought to be casy to do this, but it seems it is not, and so long'as it appears to be such a task for the Secretary of a Lodge to verify his annual report before sending it in, just so long will your Committee be compelled. to report the Lodge as sending incorrect returns. We turn, however, with pleasure to the returns of the 421 Lodges who have sent in reports that the Committee find to be correct, aud,the Committee take great ple!U'ure in stating the fact to this Grand Lodge. ' Your Committ.ee also note the item of dlles remitted, as shown on the returns of the Lodges; this is legilimate and proper where it is done for inability to pay. The Grand Lodge recognizes the fact that there will be such cases, and where the remission is made in good faith for inability to pay, allows the Lodge to deduct the amount of {;rand Lodge dues on such members from the annual settlement of the Lodge. But where, as in the *NOTE.-The Chart.ers of Nos. 26, 132, 1Ti, 182, 215. 200, 387 lind 494. were restored by tile Gralld Lodge after ubove report was adopted.

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case of We"tvi'l1e Lodge, No. 202, the Lodge remitted the ducs of 31 members out of n membership of 61, it will take some evidence to convincc the Committee that the remisS11)n of dues as stated is not a mere sUbterfuge to eover up the real intent of avoiding the payment of the full amouut of the dues required 1>y the present law. If the Committee is right in its conclusion in the matter, it is certainly a case requiring investigation. The Committee therefore recommend that the matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master for such action as he shall, upon investigation, deem right and proper. All of which is respectfully and frll.ternally sUbmitted.

LEE A. HALL, E. H. PHELPS, C. R. STEWA RT, C. H. CLA U DES, C. T. STORTS, . Com.mittee.

IOWA.

Brother F. 'V. Matt, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, presented the following document, which was referred to the Committee on Correspondence: OFF~EGRANDSECRETARY

GnAND

LonGE, A. F. & A. M.,

CEDAR RAI'IDS, IOWA.

To

WORSHIPFUL BROTHER

F.

W. MOTT,

Gl'and Re)Jl'esentativc Grand Lodge oj Iowa, neal' the Jlf. IV. Grand Lodge oj MissouJ'i, St. Louis.'

By order of the M, W. Grand Master, R. G. Phelps, I am dil'ected to communicate to you for your governme~lt: NOTIcE.-That by resolution adopted some years ago decl!Lring that. "all Commissions to Grand Represcntatives near Sister Grand Lodges shall expire the first day of October of the year of thc Triennial Conclaves." Your Commission as Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Missouri has therefore expired by limitation. I am further directed, by the Grand Master, to convey to you assurances of his approval of your official condnct and his personal regards. At the same time to notify you, and through you your Grand ~faster, that, until otherwise advised, he will not entertain any proposition for the renewal of your Commission, or the appointment of a successor. For the reason, that, having well considered the subject (one of custom and not of la w), he has been forced to the;conel usion that the Sy.~tem has, in no single instance, so far as he can learn, been productive of any good. On the contrary, great and serious evils have resulted from it, leading in recent years to the strained, and in some eases an entire severance of the fraternal relations between Sister Grand Lodges. You will assure the M. W. Grand Master and his Grand Lodge of the high regard in which both are held by the Grand Master and his Grand Officers of Iowa, and of their deSire that the fraternal and cordial relations heretofore and so long existing between our respective jurisdictions may ever continue without abatement..

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And further, that, by virtue of the provisions of our "Code," Sec. 18, "the Grand Secretary will conduct the correspondence of the Grand Lodge" with those of other jllrisdictions. And with this your official relations as such Grand Representative will cease. With renewed expressions of fraternal and COllrteous regard, I am truly, etc., 'l'. S. PARVIN, OCTOBER 1, A. D.

1892.

Grand Secretar!!.

'rhe Grand Lodge of Iowa having thus closed 'all " official relations" with the Grand Lodge of Missouri, through the Representative system,. and canceled the cOlnmission of Brother .Mott as its" Grand Representative" near this Grand Lodge, 011 Inotion of John D. Vincil, COlTIlnittee on Correspondence, it was resolved that the commission of our Representative at the Grand Lodge of Iowa be withdrawn and held for naught. ELECTION.

At 10 o'clock the Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for the annual election of Grand Officers. TELLERS.

The Grand Master appointed as Tellers, Brothers F. J. Tygard and John VV. Boulware. The election resulted as follows: BRO. BRO. BRO. BRO. BRO. BRO.

JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis, Grand 1\1aster. HARRY KEENE, St. Joseph, Deputy Grand Master. J. B. THOMAS, Albany, Grand Senior Warden. A. 1\1. HOuGH, Jefferson City, Grand Junior 'Varden. S. M. KENNARD, St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis, Grand Secretary.

At 1 o'clock the Grand Lodge was called from labor until 2: 30 this afternoon.

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'rI-IIRD DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

Mo.) October 13, 18H2.

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 2: 30 P. ;',f., by the 1\1. 'V. Grand Master, Brother Ingram. 'Grand Officers in their several stations. REPORTS.

Brother R. T. Penick presented the report of tho Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand .Masters, which was adopted, and is as follows: To Ihe ,l{osl Wurshlpfn1 Grand Vd.qe of Missouri, A.

l!: &

A. 11L

Your Committee on the Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters beg leave to submit the following: All of the Depntics have made the report required by law, except those in the First, Second, Eleventh and Twenty-ninth Districts. Having- received no excuses from the delinquent Deputies, we recommend that great care be m:1de in the selection of their successors. In District No. 21, no appointment had been made. We npprove of the action of the Grand M!tster in the case ofBtother John H. Bunger. It is indeed a pleasant and profitable feature of the Grand Lodge proceedings, to read the reports of the various Deputies. They show that the Craft is prosperous, and peace and harmony prevail. The Deputies who have made their reports, show untirillgzeal, and arc entitlell to the best praise of this Grand Body. Fraternally submitted, ROBT. T. PENICK, W. F. C. DILLARD, SOL. E. \VAG(iONER, JA~IES G. HOWE, Committee.

MEMORIAL.

Brother C. H. Briggs presented a report from the COlnmittee on Obituaries, which was read and adopted, and is as follows: To lhe 1110s1 JVol'shil~ful Grand Lodge Qf .l[issouri, A. F. &: A. N.:

Your Committee on Memorials, to whom were referred the names of the late Past Grand l\faster;;, Willia:m R. Penick and Stephen W. B. Carnegy, who passed away during the Masonic year now closing, offer the following report:

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LOct.

PE~ICK

was born near Columbia, Boone County,Mo" May 20, 1829, and died ill St. Joseph, ~Io., , December 4,1891. He was made a Mason in St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, in 1856. He was elected Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1858 and again in 1859. Tn May, 1861, he was elected Grand Master of Missouri, but did not attend the Annual Communication held in 1862, and comequently never presided over this Grand Lodge. He was President of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Joseph for twenty-one years, from its organi:r.ation, December 2,1867 to 1889, and at the time of his death, was the oldest member of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, who had been "raised" and ha.d retained continuous membership therein. . Not having attended the Grand Lodge for more than twenty years, he was unknown to your Committee, and we are unable to present fuller details of his Masonic career. "As a member of the varions Masonic Bodies, he was, while health and business permitted, an active and lIealOllS worker, well posted in their ritual and jurisprudence, and always ready to impart true Masonic light and kno~\'ledge, or give counsel to the younger members of the Craft."

STEPHEN

W~

B. CARNEGY

was born in Harrison County, Ky., January 2D, 1797, and dicd at his home in Canton, Mo., January 5, 1892, aged nearly ninety-five years. He married at the age of twenty, was admitted to .the bar in 1827, and in the spring of 182D removed to M.issouri, locating at Palmyra. Elected to the :Missouri Legislature in 1835, he was active in securing the organization of Shelby County. In 1849 hc removed from Palmyra to Canton, 1\10., where he resided till his death. He was made a Mason in St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 18, at Cynthiana, Ky., in 1820, and twice filled the office of Master before leaving his nat路ive State. Coming to Missouri, he took a leading part in securing a Dispensation for the formation of Palmyra Lodge, No. IS. Sixty-two years agoo that Lodge was instituted with Brother Carnegy as Junior Warden. In 1831 he was elected Master, serving for several years. Sixty years ago he was a member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the first time, and in lR.'H was elected Grand Junior Warden, which station he filled two years. In 1S36 he was elected Grand ~IlIster of Missouri, and served three terms, retiring from office in 1839. For more than fifty years he was a Past Grand Master of Missouri, an honor in which he stands alone. A regular attendant upon the sessions of the Grand Lodge until increasing age and infirmit.ies prevented, he was a familiar figure to those who have attended the Grand Lodge in recent years. An honest and religious man, a good and true Mason for more than three score years and ten, we honor his memory, and hope to meet him in the Supreme Grand Lodge above. C. H. BRIGGS, J. J. ELDRIDGE, E. F. ALLEN, J. T. SHORT, F, W. MOTT, C'ommit1.ce.

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JURISPRUDENCE.

The Committee on' Jurisprudence, through its Chairman, Brother L. B. Valliant, reported as follows, and the same was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of 11fisSOUl'i, A. F. & A. M.: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred certain portions of the Grand Master's Address, have given the same due consideration, and beg leave to report as follows :1.

The Grand Master, after due investigation, being satisfied that the Worshipful :Master of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, had been guilty of official misconduct, suspended him from oflice, aud placed the Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden. But, inasmuch as the term of office of the suspended Worshipful Master would have expired before this session of the GrandLodge, the Grand Master deemed it unnecessary to cite him to appear here for trial. We are of the opinion that the action of the Grand Master in suspending the Worshipful Master from office, and placing the Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden, was right. But we are also of the opinion that the Grand Master should have cited the Worshipful Master of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. '96, to appear before this Grand Lodge at this session for trial, notwithstanding his term of office would expire before this session of the Grand Lodge. A Master of a Lodge committing official misconduct is answerable therefor at the bar of this Grand Lodge; and his liability to so answer is not barred by the limitation of his term of office. We therefore recommend that the Worshipful Master in question be cited to appear for trial on those charges at the nexL regular session of this Grand Lodge. II.

In the case of Brother A. B. Donaldson, of Summit Lodge, No. 263, the Grand Master decided that Brother Donaldson, having never been fleeted and installed Warden of a Lodge, was ineligible to the office of Worshipful Master, and that his election and instalment as Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge, 1\0. 263, was null and void; and the Grand' Master required Brother Donaldson to retire from the office, and placed the Lodge in charge of the Worshipful 11aster whom he had succeeded, upon the ground that no eligible successor had been elected and installed., The Grand Master, under these circumstances, granted the Lodge a Dispensation to elect a Worshipful Mastcr for the remainder of the term, which was accordingly done. In all this we are of the opinion that the Grand Master's decisions and actions were right, and we recommend that they be approved. III.

In the case from Livingston Lodge, No. 51, tRe Grand Master correctly declared the law to be that where the Grand Lodge had pronounced a judgment of expulsioll against a member of Livingston Lodge, he could not be restored to Masonic standing by that Lodge. Although the judgment of the Grand Lodge in this case was founded on the result of the trial and conviction held in Livingston Lodge, and although it was rendered to snpply a judgment that might or should have been rendered by that Lodge, still it was the judgment of the Grand Lodge and cannot be set asioe by any but the Grand Lodge.

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the precedents r~ferred to in his Address, as well as the decision ofthi::; Committee at the last session of the Grand Lodge, he was entirely justifiable in ar:rE'pting such Brethren as eligiblc petitioners; but in view of the fact that the llew Code adopted at this session, does not grant any privileges to non-afIiliat<:s of more than one year, except that of petition for affilia.tion, we recommend that, ill future this class of Masons be lIot included in the formation of new Lodges. L. n. VALL1ANT, W. :M.WILLIAMS, GEO. E. WALKER,

CHAS. E. REID, SAM'L HARDWICK, Committee.

ARRESTED CHARTERS. Tho Committee on Arrested Charters presented, by its Chairman, Bro. Geo. E. \Valkof, a report, which was adopted, and is as follows: 7'0 the ftfost WOT~hinful Gtand Lodge of MiI'S010'1:, A. F. & A. N.:

Your Committee on Arrested Charters beg leave to report as follows:

J A,fESPORT LODGE, Ko. 201. An examination of the papers in the case discloses It state of uffairs ill t.his Masonic famil)' which renders necessary Ull extreme remedy; intemperu.nce and moral turpitude on t.he part of a number of the member!', seem to render nugatory for good the efIbrts of some, and in the opinion of your Committec, the general interests of Masonry in that section will be best subsel"ved by the extinction of the Lodge. We recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved, and that the Charter be not re~tored. H.nE CITY LODGE, No. 184.

The voluminous papers submitted show that the Grand Mastcr made a most thorough investigation before taking action. From these documents, and from witnesses (members Of the Lodge) who appeared before the Committee, we gather the informatiou that trouble and strife have existed in this Lodge eV(ir since the consolidation with Alexaniler Lodge, No. 385, in 1887,; it is now claimed that this consolidation was not legally. effected, and that fraud w"as practiced in the consummation of the hargain. Be that u.s it. may, the consolidation was consummated five years since; and it is not the province of this Commit.tee to go hehind that fnet; suffice it to say, in the language of the District Deputy, "Blood poison has set in, and no antiseptic will i10 the case any good." We recommend that the action of the Grand Master in arresting the Charter be approved, and that the same be not restored. We now come to the consideration of a different class of cases. Ledges whose Charters were arrested for open rebellion against the law of the Grnnd Lodge; for lIOl. only refll~ing to stllnd to and abide by its edict,' but in three installces at lea,(" inciting others to joill them in their contumacious proceedings. These Lodges are as follows: The first three being the ones which mailed circulars Lewiston Lodge, No. 494. Stewartsville Lodge, r\"o. 18~. Texas Lodge, No. 177. MeehanicsviJJe Lodge, No. 26.'. Ava Lodge. Ko. 26. Woodside Longe, ~o. 387. Hornersville Lodge, No. 2];l. Farmington Lodge, No. ];;~.

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The duty of the Grnnd :Master was plain; in him was vested the executive power of the Grand Lodge; the law'had been openly defied; it was his duty to enforce the law and uphold the dignity of the Grand Lodge. We therefore recommend that his action in arresting the Charters of these Lodges before mentioned be approved; but in view of the fact..<; that all, with the exception of Farmington Lodge, No. 132, have professed repentance, and either by personal representative or petition, or by both, prayed for clemency, in some instances ignorance being set up as a defence: and believing that the lesson will be a salutary one, and the offense occur no more. your Committee thinks that the Grand Lodge can afford to be generous, and as she is great be merciful; we therefore further recoll1,mend that when each one of these Lodges (including Farmington Lodge, No, 132) shall have paid ill full its indebtedness to the Grand Lodge, its Charter be restored, with the injunction to "go and sin no more," Fraternally submitted, GEO. E. WALKER, LESLIE OREAR, GEO. E. MAYHALL, JOHN T. lWFFlN, JOS. S. BROWNE, CommiJtl?c.

MASONIC HOME.

The Committee on ~Iasonic I-Iome presen ted the following report, and the saIne was adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge of Missouri, A.

]0:

d': A.

]f.:

:-Your Special Committee to whom was referred all matters before yon pertaining to the Masonic Home of Missouri, would respectfully report: BRETHREN

That the Home itself, its condition and the resnlts so clearly manifest in the happy countenances of its inmates, present the most tangible demonstration of success attending your benevolent effort, looking toward the perfect fulfilment of our common obligation. For years, divided effort and energy failed in accomplishment of desired results, and now the unity of purpose and methods in the organization before us is already bearing fruit, wherein the Great Fatherhood of God is made manifest, and the Great Brotherhood -of "'!an can be understood. Want of such understanding led some of our constituents into error. But all differences happily abandoned, our errings ones will be found in line in the Grand March of Fraternity. A thorough investigation of .financial management discovers prudence, care and business methods.

The per capita cost of maintenance is below that of several kindred institutions within the knowledge of your Committee and is in itself commendatory. The annual contribution by this Grand Lodge, equalizcd upon the Brethren, by provision of law, will prove a wise and valuable enactment; but as it results at this present time in yielding more money than necessities requirc, your Committee would recommend to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Homc, thc advisability of adding the sur'pins to the endowment or income producing fund, that a.s the years roll by the burden -of direct contribution may be removed. We have carefully and thoughtfully considerecj the recommendation of the Grand Muster concerning the legal tramfer of title to the Home to this Grand Lodge. It

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involves a legal inve:>tigation into the scope and powers of the Grand Lodge itself, which the short time allotted to us will not permit. We therefore believe that this matter should go over for future consideration, and we ask that the Masonic Home~Board treat it fully in their next annual report to the Grand Lodge. . R. F. STEVENSON, GEO. L. FAULHABER, F. E. BYBEE, SOL. E. WAGGONER, Committee.

BY-LAWS.

The Committee on By-Laws, through its Chairman, Brother Leslie Orear, presented the following report, which was adopted: To tile .lfost Worshipful Grand Lodge of ftH.ssomi, A.

J.:

& A. J1.:

Your Committee on By-Laws, to whom was referred the By-Laws of the following Lodges, viz.: Raven wood, -Gorin and Powell Lodges,-beg leave to report tbat we have examined .the same, and find them to be in harmony with existing Masonic law, with the exception of Powell Lodge, U. D., whose proposed By-Law designated as Sec. 6. Art. IV., requires only one-third of the fee for degrees to accompany the petition, while the law of the Grand Lodge requires at least fifteen dollars to accompany the petition. Al! of the other B)'-Laws of said Powell Lodge are reported as correct. Fraternally sut5mitled, LESLIE OREAR, G. L. FAULHABER, W. R. STUBBLFJELD, C. LINDENBERGER, GEO. REES, Committee.

RULES OF ORDER.

Brother George E.路Walker submitted a series of Rules of Order for the government of the Gran~ Lodge, '\Thich were approved. They will appear in connection with the Grand Lodge Ry-La,vs. NEW BY-LAWS .

. A Inotion was adopted directing the Grand Secretary, under the supervision of the Committee on Revision, to have printed four thousand copies of the By-Laws revised and adopted at this session, with the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and all ceremonie~ now in the present Book

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of Constitution, together with the old regulations, etc.; and when the work is ready for delivery, to furnish three copies to each of the Lodges in this .T urisdiction. The Grand Secretary was further directed to have a corrected copy of the Revised By-Laws printed as soon as possible, and send one copy to each Lodge, in ad vance of the completed 'work of the Constitution and By-Laws. Brother'Hyams introduced a resolution proposing to rescind ,the action of the Grand Lodge at a former session, endorsing the Masonic Con8tellation. The resolution was not adopted.

TOLTEC LODGE, NO. 520.

Brother }rIcDowell, Chairman of the Special Cominittee on the above Lodge, submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the Most W01'ship!1tl Grand Lodge of .Missouri, .A, l'~ & ti Jf.,' Your. Committee to whom was referred that portion of the Grand MastN's Address. concerning Toltec Lodge, No., 520, beg leave to report as follows: We have, so far as the time at Ollr disposal would allow, carefully considered the same, but owing to the want of documentary or other reliable evidence coneerning the condition of Masonic affairs in the Republic of Mexico, we are unable to come to a final and satisfactory conclusion. If it were properly established that the Grand Body claiming to exercise Masonic jurisdiction in Mexico is a legally constituted and duly authorized Grand LOdge, our duty would be plain. This Grand Lodge would require Toltec Lodge to unite with said Grand Lodge, or we wOll1d revoke its Chartcr. But this Committee bas not silfIicient information on this imhject to form or express lUI opinion, We cannot require Toltec Lodge to' join n Grand Orgnnizll.,tion of whosc legality we are in doubt, or at least have not suflicient information to form ll. proper opinion. We fully recognize the spirit of comity in which we should act, and the courtesy' oue the Grand Organization claiming to act as Grand Lodge in Mexico, and if the question were the establishment of a new Lodge in Mexico, we 'would unhesitatingl)i say "no," but whil'e desiring to act in such a manner as will not conflict with the rights of any other Grund Masonic BOlly, we also recognize the duty of proter.ting the rights of Lodges owing allegiance to this Grand Lodge, so far as the same may be done in ujust, lawful and Masonic manner. ' \Ve therefore reeoITnnend thitt the matter be referred to a special cOl1lmittee of three, who shall carefully examine the whole subject, cbtain all po~sible informution with reference thereto, and report thereon, at our next annual session, fUl'Ilishing such facts as may come into their possession, and making such recommendations as may conduce to G. L. PRo.-6.

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the welfare of Freemasonry, the honor of this Grand Lodge, and the preservation of harmony between us and 1l.1lMasonic Bodies in the world. Fraternally sUbmitted, ALLAN McDOV"ELL, E. C. STEELE,

J. F. MCAFEE, A. MOORE BERRY, Committee.

The Conunittee provided for in said report was, appo'inted by the Grand Master, consisting of John D. Vincil, Allan :McDowell and A. Moore Berry. HOME DIRECTORS.

The terms of five Directors of the M'asonic Home Board having expired, the' following were nominated and elected: Brothers C. 9. 'Vood~, Sol. E. Waggoner, B. F,'Nelson, H. Ely and Jacob Furth. A petition of.Adelphi Lodge, No. 355, was read, requesting the Grand Lodge to remit half of its annual dues for the past year, in consideration of its great loss by fire and its present struggle to rebuild a Hall. On motion, the petition was granted. THANKS.

M. 'V. Bro. Joseph S. Browne offered a resolution of thanks to such railroads and hotels a,s had furnished reduced rates to those attending this Grand Lodge. The motion was adopted .. On motion of the same Brother, the Grand Secretary was directed to have 2,500 copies of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge printed for distribution. Brother P. G. Woods, offered a resolution, which was adopted, that a Committee of three Brethren residing in St. Louis, be appointed to procure a hall for the meeting of the Grand Lodge, at its next session, other than the one we now occupy.

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Bro. Jesse 'Route introduced a resolution, which was adopted, respecting the case of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, the daughter of a deceased American Mason, now restrained of her liberty in England. .

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It was announced that a contribution had been made by a nUlnber of Brethren, amounting to nearly thirty dollars, to be placed in the hands of Brother John R. Parson, for the purchase of a musical instrument for the children of the Masonic I-Iome. The Grand-Master-el~ct, Brother Jno. R. Parson, announced, the following appointed officers: ALLAN McDOWELL REV. C. H. BRIGGS REV. J. W. ROBINSON D. A. JAl\iISON F. J. TyGARD WILLIAM RICHARDSON E. F. ALLEN J. W. BOULWARE A. H. KOLLMEyER R. S. BROWNE REUBEN BARNEy WILLIAM F. KUHN LESLIE OREAR J. W. mVEN

GRAND LECTURER. GRAND'CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND SENIOR DEACON. GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. GRAND :MARSHAL. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND SWORD BEARER. GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. GHAND JUNIOR STEWARD. PURSliIV ANT. GRAND ORATOR. GRAl\D ORATOR. GRAND TYLER.

INSTALLATION.

The business of the session being completed, the Grand Master procee~ed to install the following officers; Brother Allan McDowell acting as Grand Marsh~l; Brothers J. C. Finagin and A. Moore Berry acting as Gr'and Deacons: \

JOHN R. PAR80N HARRY KEENE J. B. THOMAS A. M. HOUGH SAM'L M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL

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GRAND MASTER. DEPUTy GRAND MASTER. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRETARY.

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Following the installation, the record of the day was read and approved. The Grand. Master Inade the following announcements of District Deputy Grand Masters and Chairmen of Standing Comlnittees: DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-EDWARD HIGBEE, Lancaster. (To be filled.) 2d GEO. E. MAYHALL, New London. 3d J. H. ORR, Frankford. 4th CHAS. J. WALKER, Wentzville. 5th WM. H. CARPENTER, Centralia. 6th R. E. WITT, Fayette. 7th JNO. J. DILLINGER, Owasco. 8th WM. R. PAINTER, Carrollton. 9th CRAS. S. GLASPEl,L, Trenton. 10th A. J. COLEMAN, Platte City. 11th ULRICR SCHNEIDER, St. Joseph. 12th A. C. HOPKINS, Burlington Junction. 13th T. B. SHERER, Bethany. "14th 15th A. MOORE BERRY, St. Louis. ROBT. S. BROWNE, Powsi. 16th F. A. KAGE, Cape Gir>trdeau. 17th WELTON' O'BANNON, New Madrid. 18th .lAS. M. McGHEE, Van Buren. 19th R. II. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla. 20th J. W. PURVIS, Washington. 21st J. T. SHORT, Jefferson City. 22d O. A. CRANDALL, Sedalia. 23d S. T. LYNE, Slater. 24th 2ijth (To be filled.) J. F. MCAFEE, Pleasant Hill. 26th SEYMOUR HOYT, Greenfield. 27th FLAVIUS A. AFFLECK, Bolivar. 28th ('£0 be filled.) 29th :M. T. DAVIS, Aurora.. 30th F. VI'. LAKER, Springfield. 31st E. C. STEELE, Hartville. . 32d 33d W. C. JOSLYN, Lebanon. JNO. B. ROSS, Mound City. 34th CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. ACCOUNTS APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES BY-LAWS CHARITY : ON REPORT~ OF D. D. GRAND MASTERS JURISPRUDENCE : LODGES, U. D CHARTERED I'ODGES : WAYS AND MEANS

REV. JOHN D. VINCIL, D.D., St. Louis FRED. W. MOTT, St. Louis. NOAH M. GIVAN, Harrisonville. LESLlE OREAR, Marshall. WM. RICHARDSON, St. Louis.' JAS. G. HOWE, Maeon. LEROy B. VALLIANT, St. Louis. P. J. HEUER, St. Louis. LEE A. HALL, St. Louis. R. E. COLLINS, St. Louis.

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G'rand Lodge of MissqU'ri. CLOSING.

The Grand Master then proceeded to close and did close the Most \Vorshipful Grand Lodge of :Missouri in AMPLE FORM.

The Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. \V. closing prayer.

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JOHN D. VINCIL,

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION IN 1893.

The Seventy-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, comm.encing at 10 o'clock on the morning of the First Tuesday after the Second Monday (viz., the 10th day) in October, 1893.

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ST. LOUIS, 1\10., October 1st, 1892. To the JJfost TVol'shiPful Gl'and Lodge 'of Missouri, A. F. &; A. M.

I herewith submit my Annual Report on Correspondence:

ALABAMA. SEVENTY'FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in the city of Montgomery, December 1, 1891. Early in January, I received the Journal of Proceedings, which had been printed and deli vered by the Grand Secretary, Brother Myles J. Greene, within thirty days. This handsome and well gotten up Annual contained some 200 pages. The session was presided over by 1\1. W. Bro. George 1\1. Morrow, Grand Master. Dr. Greene, Grand Secretary, was at his post. Eight Past Grand Masters, with other Past Grand Officers, Representatives of 260 Lodges, and of thirty-two Grand Lodges, were present. The Grand Secretary reported a membership of 10,448 in the 337 Lodges of the jurisdiction. There are gratifying evidences of growth found in the report of the Grand Secretary and elsewhere. The increase of membership was most encouraging, amounting to 1,683, from raisings, affiliations and reinstatements. The report shows an increase of seventeen new Lodges under Charter, and seven dormant ones revived. From the foregoing statistics, I am not surprised to find, in the elegant Address of Grand Master Morrow, the statement that "Masonry in Alabama to-day is in a happy and prosperous condition. Harmony has been our distinguishing characteristic. No vexed questions have disturbed the deliberations of any of our Lodges. No entanglements or issues have arisen arpong the Brethren, requiring the interposition of the Grand Lodge. Our laws and ritual have been held sacred and G. L. Ap.-l.

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inviolate. Our charities have been unostentatious, but far-reaching, and the dignity of Masonry has been elevated to the highest plane." The above quotation contains all that can be well said in order to be understood. Happy, prosperous and harmonious. Free from disturbance and entanglements. Law and ritual held in proper reverence, with charity simple and extended. No wonder the dignity of Alabama Masonry has been elevated. The Fraternity is to be congratulated in that thriving and progressive Grand Jurisdiction. In his Annual Address, the Grand Master reported d¡ivers matters of local bearing, such as granting Dispensations for new Lodges, reviving old ones, removals, elections, etc. He reported thirteen decisions, which had been rendered during his term. These were approved, with slight alterations in two instances. In my view, the rulings of Grand Master Morrow claim commendation for their simplicity and conciseness. He called attention to the fact that certain Lodges in Ohio have attempted to organize a new Grand Lodge in that State. He justly characterizes such aet-ion as "rebellious." It is needless to say that the action of this distempered element in Ohio met a rebuke from the conservati ve Grand Lodge of Alabama, as it deserved to meet the reprobation of every Grand Lodge in this country. The death of Dr. George D. Norris, ,vho served as Grand Master in 1867, was announced; a charming tribute was presented and ado.pted by . a rising vote, in memory of the deceased. The memorial was written by a competent writer, and paid a just tribute to an earnest Christian gentleman, eminent physician, devoted Mason, and loyal friend. His biographer was Dr. Myles J. Greene, Grand Secretar~. Brother Cunningham offered a paper, which, on motion, was referred to a committee consistin~ of Brothers Pillans, Brown and Greene, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication. This paper sets forth in its preamble the great want of uniformity in the verbiage and mechanical features of the Masonic ritual in the various Grand Jurisdictions of this country. In order that the Fraternity of Missouri may understand the proposed plan of the Alabama Brethren, I copy the method to be adopted in order to secure uniformity. It is as follows: 1. That each Grand Jurisdiction in the United States adopt a resolution in conformity to the suggestions set forth in these resolutions. • 2. That a National Committee on Masonic Ritual shall be appointed, consisting 01 one member from each Grand Jurisdiction, to be appointed by the several Grand Masters from the Committee 011 Work of each Grand Jurisdiction. 3. That this committee shall meet at such time and place as may be determined by a majority of said committee as soon after its formation as practicable.

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4. That it shall be the duty of thi5 committee to harmonize the work in all particulars, and to report back to the Committee on Work of each Grand Jurisdiction, through its member on the committee, and the Committee on Work, to the several Grand Lodges for adoption.

This caJls to mind the fact, learned iby reading the history of the past, as well as personal conversation路 with those who participated in the gathering, that, in 1843, a conference was held in the city of Baltimore for the same purpose. Missouri was represented by two of her leading members at that time, namely, Brothers Carnegy and Foster. A system of work was agreed upon and adopted in said conference, and . our Representatives returned and exemplified the work, as agreed upon, before the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the sa-me was adopted. It was one of the amusements of some of us younger Masons for a number of years, to hej:lr these venerable teachers of the ritual, acquired in Baltimore, contend before the Grand Lodge what was the w01'k adopted. After the lapse of years, the fluctuations of memory and language, it can hardly be expected that men declining in life should be verbally accurate as to the ritual. The disputes of these then considered Solons of Missouri Masonry convinced this writer of two things: Fi1'st, that no national conference, congress or syndicate of men, can ever settle and permanently establish. a uniform system of work. and perpetuate it in its perfection, in verbal form. Second: That every Grand Jurisdiction should be the custodian and dispenser of the ritual for its own membership. The essentials of Masonic ritualism will never be lost. The incidentals are too insignificant to justify the efforts proposed by our Alabama Brethren. Missouri has a ritual which, in the estimation of this writer, is unsurpassed by any in use in the Grand Lodges of this country, so far as my observation has extended, and that observation is not very limited. The beauty of our ritual is found in the purity and simplicity of the language einployed to convey the inner thought peculiar to symbolism. There have been attempts to make innovations in our Missouri work, but they have not succeeded. I remember an attempt to correct a beautiful sentence connected with our work, which showed more of the straining at a gnat than was ever practiced by a Pharisee. Ignoring the well settled and universally accepted expression, that the "sun rises in the East and that the sun sets in the 'West at the close of the day," the effort was made to introduce the expression, "As the sun is in the East at the opening of the day," and "As the sun is in the 'Vest at the closing of the day," etc. The endeavor to incorporate that style of language was as abortive as it was useless. Personally, I have no objection to the proposed convention for the purpose of conferring together, whether it is according to the idea of our Alabama Brethren, or the proposed Congress in Chicago, the idea of which originated in

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the Kentucky Grand Lodge; but, beyond a mere conference, I protest in the name of my own Grand Lodge, against any attempts to fasten a national idea, plan or method upon the separate and independent jurisdictions of this country. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, as shown by the reports of the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Finance Committee, is healthy, though not overgrown. The annual income amounts to some $6,000; the appropriations cover nearly that amount, leaving a small balance on hand. That Grand Lodge has a permanent fund in vested in interest-bearing securities, amounting to over $22,000.. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Annual Review was made by Brother PalmerJ. Pil1ans, P. G. :M., and covers 146 pages, containing notices of fifty-five Grand Lodge Journals, some of which were reviewed for two years. Brother Pillans extracts largely from the Journals reviewed. His comments, though brief, are terse and instructive, constituting him an admirable reviewer, and furnish most interesting matter for the instruction of his readers. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1891 received a four-page notice, made up of various extracts from the Journal. He quoted entire, the action of the Grand Lodge ip. its adoption of a law levying an assessment of fifty cents per capita, for the support of the Masonic Home. He asked the question, "Will the Brethren of Alabama do as well?" Brother Pillans stated that the reason he had not noticed our Proceedings for 1890 in his last report, was that he did not reeeive them. Just here, I desire to say, once for all, that the names of Committees on Correspondence, who are not Grand Secretaries, should be furnished to the Grand Secretaries of each Grand Lodge, that when the Journal of Proceedings is printed, a copy might be sent directly to the Committee for review. As it is, the Grand Lodge Proceedings are furnished in bulk to the several Grand Secretaries; they fail or neglect to send a copy to the Committee on Correspondence living in some other parts of the jurisdiction, and the consequence is, the Committee either fails to receive them in time for revfew, or does not get them at all. For myself, I propose to perfect a list of the Committees on Correspondence, and mail directly to each Commi ttee, a copy of the Grand Lodge J ournalof Missouri as soon as received from the press. I cull the following extract from the exordium of Brother Pillans: This is the first time since we have been making these reports that we have been enabled to review so many. Throughout the whole of them a growing spirit of bcnevo-

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Jence is apparent, and the efforts of the Craft almost everywhere are being expended in this direction. He who may rend this report will readily discover this and another fact patent to all. that a greater spirit of hnrmony pervades the Frat.ernity. Some little disturbances still exist, but as between England and Quebec, hopes may reasonnbly be entertained that, now t.hat the angry spirits have been calmed, tbis will soon be relegated to the past, and harmony and brotherly feelings again restored. Some of the reporters evince a great disposition to be contentions and, we fear, a few instances arc apparent wherein the symbolic use of the compasses has been forgotten. These ebullitions, however. soon purify themselves, and sometimes out of them grows much good. We nevertheless regret to find a few pens almost too pointed. Amid the great labor of making this review, we have been continually cheered at seeing that the Craft. as a body, was surely laboring for mutual !!ood lind in the cause of the highest morality. And throughout have we been reminded that soon each of us must be tried by thc grand Overseer's square and receive the proper reward for our labor. Death has been very busy among the Brethren, and in each jurisdiction the necrological record is truly appalling. Then, my Brethren, let us 'so Jive that on that great day we may hear the welcome invitation to a scat at the right hand.

The sentiments uttered above are in keeping with the general drift of thought which flows from the pen of Brother Plllans year after year. In closing this review, it affords me pleasure to state that the Craft of Alabama is moving steadily forward,and from the known character of the leaders of Masonry in that jurisdiction, its movement is upward, as well as forward. The Grand Master, Brother Morro,...-, was re-elected, and lives at Birmingham. Dr. IVlyles J. Greene, Montgomery, is Grand Secretary. Brother Palmer J. Pillans, Belknap, is Committee on Correspondence.

ARIZONA. TENTH COMMUNICATION.

The Tenth Annual Communication of this' Grand Lodge was held in the city of Pho:mix, commencing Noveniber 10th, 1891. IV1. 'V. Bro. George W. Cheyney, Grand Master, presided, and Brother George J. Roskruge was Grand Secretary. The record says there were present "Representatives from eight Chartered Lodges, and Past :Masters entitled to seats." Representatives of twelve Grand Lodges were . enrolled. The table of statistics shows ten Lodges, with a membership of 451, in the Grand Jurisdiction of Arizona. One of the above number was chartered during the session, having been working under Dispensation. An Address of some eight pages was presented by Grand Master Cheyney, and contained considerable matter of local interest, and met the cordial approval of the Body. He announced that "Peace and harmony prevail among the Lodges and Brethren of the jurisdiction." He also said: "Our relations with

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sister jurisdictions are most cordial." In his Address the Grand Master recommended that Lodges adopt "some calendar day of the month," instead "one approximating the full moon." The moon seems to have been giving trouble to our Arizona Brethren. Better abolish the moon idea and have fixed times for meeting. DECISIONS.

Grand Master Cheyney found it necessary to make several rulings for the guidance of the Craft. These ,,,ere all approved by the proper c9mmittee. He said "The degree of Past Master is a custom, and not an essential to installation." Then why not abolish the "custom"? Here is a new one: "Any Past Master has concurrent jurisdiction with the Grand Lecturer in granting a certificate of proficiency." That makes a Past Master a larger figure'in Arizona than "custom," or law in any other jurisdiction in America. Here is a novel case: A member of a Lodge having been tried ex- pm'te was voted a reprimand. He removed from the jurisdiction, it may be supposed, "ex-parte" also, He may have gone a thousand miles away and cannot return to receive the reprimand. The ruling was that he could not receive a dimit while the penalty hangs over him. The decision denies the right to any Lodge to reprimand the party for the convicting Lodge. What is to become of the accused. For a nominal offense, calling f<;>r a small penalty, on an ex-parte trial, the member is cut off from all Masonic privileges for life, perhaps. It seems to this writer to be a small one-sided affair. If ex- pm路te means one- sided, the above case fi lIs the bill. The Grand Master announced that funds were accumulating to such an extent as to justify some actiQn looking to their investment. Authority was given the Grand Officers to invest the funds on hand not needed for general use. Speaking of the ritual or work used in that jurisdiction, the Grand Master said that it was not an exaggeration to affirm that no two Lodges had the same ritual. He stated that the Grand Lodge had adopted the California work, which was in nse in Arizona, but that its exemplification was as varied as its exponents. He treated at considerable length the trouble which has afflicted every jurisdiction, known as non-affiliation. The announcement is made in his Address that over 400,000 Masons in the United States are not members of Lodges. It is further affirmed that in Arizona, one-half of the Masons are not affiliated. His deliverance against this class, which he terms

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"nondescript," is heavy and severe. Taking the Address of Brother Cheyney as a'whole, it is a very sensible and practical paper. The Grand Secretary, Brother Roskruge, presented a brief, businesslike report. He announced that all the Lodges in the jurisdiction had made returns. ' The路 Committee on Ritual stated that the work in that jurisdiction will compare favorably with that of many older Grand Lodges. How about" no two Lodges have the same ritual"? This committee mentioned the fact that the work used and received from the Grand Lecturer of California, should be printed in cipher. The Grand Lodge of California has positively refused to put its work in cipher, therefore the Grand Lodge of Arizona, has to decline such an unmasonic course. There is no Report on Correspondence. The foregoing furnishes a view of all that claims attention in the Journal under consideration. ALEXANDER G. OLIVER, Prescot, Grand Master. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, Grand Secretary.

ARKANSAS. FIFTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Arkansas convened in the city of Little Rock, November 17, 1891, and entered upon the labors of the Fifty-second Session. M. "V. Bro. W. K. Ramsey, Grand Master, presided; Brother Fay Hempstead was Grand Secretary. Thirteen Past Grand Masters, and Representatives of forty-one Grand Lodges were present. Missouri was represented by our Brother, John J. Sumpter, P. G. M. The Grand Secretary reported the fact that representatives of 384 outof 434 Lodges on the register were enrolled. This is a good showing in the 'way of attendance, as the Grand Lodge has no pay roll. The recapitulation of Grand Secretary shows 13,191 members in the jurisdiction. Brother Hempstead is an efficient officer, as shown by the fact that nearly all his Lodges have made Returns and paid dues, less than $200 Grand Lodge dues remaining unpaid.

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The Address of twelve pages rendered by Grand Master Ramsey opens poetically and musically, saying: "The autumn winds are singing the requiem of the closing year." His announcement as to the condition of the Craft is made in these words: "In a material sense, this year of 1891 has indeed been a prosperous one." It is further learned from the Address that there had been a substantial and healthy growth in the jurisdiction. Taking a conservative view of Masonry and its mission, he said:

"Ours is no ostentatious profession. To do good should be the highest aim. However good a deed may be, when boasted of it loses half its value." From this practical standpoint, he refused the request, in several instances, wherejt was desired that Lodges should turn out in a body to attend picnics, Fourth of July barbecues, and other occasions not Masonic. He then referred to the fact that the Grand Lodge is soon to have a Home, and sang "Home, Sweet Hoine," in view of the fact that the magnificent temple now being erected in the city of Little Rock will Soon be completed. He says, when this structure is finished, it will be a credit to the Masonic Fraternity of the State,. as well as a monument to the memory of those ,..,.ho eonceived the idea of its erection. Tender mention was made of the death of the late Albert Pike, formerly a resident of Arkansas, and a member of one of its Lodges. A beautiful memorial tablet is found in the Proceedings, as a tribute to the honored dead. A sentence on the base of the monument expresses the standing of Albert Pike; it is, "The foremost Mason of his time." He was, at the time of his death, a member of Star Lodge, No.2, Little Rock, in which he was made a Mason in 1850. The Grand Master felt disposed to complain of a very common practice of officers. and Lodges who unnecessarily burden Grand Masters with numerous questions, which are plainly answered in the Digest of Laws. This is a part of the reyenue Grand ::\fasters are required to pay for the honor they enjoy in being elevated to such high stations. Grand Master Ramsey rendered seventeen decisions, which were approved. These decisions are plain, practical, and, fOl' the most part; safe expressions of Masonic principle. One case presented caused a smile to creep over my face while reading the ground for an official ruling. The Worshipful Master of one of the Lodges refused to install the

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officers elected in his Lodge, because they had not been nominated previous to the election. Of course the Grand :Master corrected this official blunder on the part of the 'Worshipful Master, as the law does not allow nominations for officers in Subordinate Lodges. I am a little surprised to find in the same decision a statement that nominations of Grand Lodge officers are allowed in that jurisdiction. Ten Dispensations to form new Lodges had been g-ranted by the Grand .Master. He expressed great doubt as to the necessity or utility of organizing so many Lodges. Two Charters had been arrested for cause, which action was approved. The Grand Master presented a summary of the reports of District Deputy Grand Masters made to him. Amicable and fraternal relations with all sister Grand Lodges were reported. He recommended the Masonic Trowel and the Masonic Relief Association to the favorable consideration of the Craft: He then closed his very practical Address in appropriate terms. The Grand Secretary, Brother I;-ay Hempstead, submitted a very -excellent business Report, showing the financial status of the Grand Lodge and general condition: A report of the Trustees of St. John's College, which property has been turned over to the Grand Lodge, shows that the Masonic Temple is advancing towards completion. This report contains the statement that, on account of insufficient funds with which to complete the building, a loan had been effected of $40,000, payable in twenty years, with seven per cent interest. Bonds were issued covering the amount. It is expected that the rents will pay all .running expenses and interest on the bonds, as well as create a sinking -fund to meet the indebtedness when it finally matures. The Grand Lodge declined to recognize the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Committee on "Memorials of the Dead" submitted a report which contains a beautiful tribute to the memory of Brothers Albert Pike and Robert McConnell. The same was adopted by a rising vote. Nine Lodges were created under Charters during the session. The Committee on Charity reported a very pleasing state 'of things, saying that no applications had been made for assistance. The infer~nce was that, in the land of plenty, all the needy have had their wants supplied by the Subordinate Lodges. . The Committee on Appeals submitted an extended report, embracing a review of a large number of cases. The committee appointed during the session visited the "School for the Blind," and furnished a very ..attractive report, declaring that said school is a credit to the State, and is accomplishing the highest purposes of its establishment.

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There is nothing of further interest in the Proceedings claiming attention. CORRESPONDENCE.

It has been a n~mber of years since the Fraternity has been favored'. with a Report on Correspondence from the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas. 'rho Journal now under consideration contains an efficient" and spicy review of seventy-six pages, prepared by Brother.Samuel H. Davidson. He is a new reporter, but takes hold of the work with an. ease arid skill indicative of a master workman. He is modest, but writes freely and comments independently. The review is largely written and contains but few excerpts from the Proceedings examined~ In 'one of his reviews, he referred to a talk on "Masonic Reminis-路 cences," by myoId friend and Brother, Past Grand Master Van Hoose,. at a banquet in 1889. Brother Davidson said: Brother Van Hoose's response was indeed touching and beautiful, but flS transferred_ to cold type, it was shorn of mnch of its beanty aild pathos. You shonld have been present: you should have known the pure and affectionate heart of the speaker: you should have looked into his hOliest eyes, welling with tears from the purest founto.ins-of emotion; you should have heard and felt and seen the good Brother speaking with all the eamest burning fervor of his great sonl as he uttered words of deservec! tribute to the memory of his friends-our friends gone hence. My Brother, it would have thrilled you with that indescribable feeling that makes us strong to bear the heavy burdens of our griefs.

Our Proceedings for 1890 were Fraternally reviewed. III a notice covering two pages. It furnishes a complete synopsis of Grand Master Brace's Address. He said that "Missouri, though numbering her years by three score and ten, is as lively as a young bride." Speaking approvingly of our Masonic Home movement, he said: "We have no fears of their failure. Our big-hearted Brethren of Missouri have no路 such word as fail in their Masonic lexicon." Referring to a mention lpade in my review of 1890, of what had been done by Masons for l\'liss Minnie Brooks under the benevolent. promptings of Brother Van Hoose, Brother Davidsonsaid: Trne, every word of it, and fraternally said, and we here take occasion to assure路 Brother Vinci! that Arkansas is coming towards the front of the procession, slOWly, it may be, but surely. The writer confidently cxpec'ts to sec a great charitv like the :Mis~ouri ~IllSOllic Home erected and maintained by Arkansas Masons before another' d~~e. .

I sincerely trust the above hope may end in the fullest fruition, and Arkansas Masons be in "the front or the procession" with their "great. charity" in due time. In this connection it is proper to note what I had overlooked. During the. session of the Grand Lodge, when the;

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Brethren were at refreshment one day, "Miss Minnie Brooks, the ward of the Masons of Arkansas, was escorted into the hall by Brother .T. H. Van Hoose, and introduced to the Brethren present. It was with surprise and gratification that the Brethren witnessed her composure and ease of manner, well caJculated to prove embarrassing, evidencing that their friendly aid in her education had not been misplaced." This event was worthy of the mention made of it and the report given in the Journal of Grand Lodge Proc.eedings. Brother Davidson closed his brief and interesting review by noting the general prosperity of Masonry and its grand advancement. He extended best wishes for the Craft at large, and the Reportorial Committees in particular, in concluding this, his first effort as Committee on Correspondence. C. A. BRIDEWELL, Hope, Grand Master. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock, Grand Secretary. Brother Davidson was reappointed Chairman of the Committee Correspondence. Address not given.

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BRITISH .COLUMBIA. TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings from this Grand Lodge, as reached me long after my review was completed for 1891.

heretofore~

The session convened in the City of Kamloops, con1mencing on the 18th day of June, 1891, and was presided over by Brother A. McKeown~ Grand Master. The .TournaI is the work of a new Grand Secretary, Brother .r. W. Quinlan. T81~ Lodges were represented, that being aU in the jurisdiction. Total membership reported is ,'26, showing a gain of forty-eight since the previous report. The income from all sources. is something over $1,300. The disbursements are about the same. The Grand Master's Address is a brief business paper. It contains nothing of importance to the general Craft. He mentioned the death of their late Grand Secretary, Brother H. Brown. I see from the list of Past Grand Officers, that Brother Brown was Grand Master in ~882. He is said to have been a young man of prorriise, and died deeply regretted by the Fraternity and sincerely mourned by friends. The Deputy Grand Master furnished an official i3tatement, showing considerable amount of business and work in his department.

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Brother Quinlan, the Grand Secretary, furnished a very creditable Report, somewhat extended, embracing a capital recapitulation. Reports were likewise furnished and printed from the several-District Deputy Grand Masters. A report was presented, recommending an appropriation of $200 to aid in erecting a monument to the memory of their late Grand Secretary, Brother II. Brown. On motion, the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was duly recognized and the usual courtesies extended. During the session, a sermon was preached by the Grand Chaplain. The session closed with a brief Address from the Grand Master, conveying thanks for the honor conferred upon him. No Report on Correspondence. MARCUS 'WOLFE, Manaino, Grand Master. W. J. QUINLAN, Victoria, Grand Secretary. A. R. MILNE, Victoria, Committee on Correspondence.

CALIFORNIA. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The .10urnal contains the minutes of a Special Communication, held January 1, 1891. The record says it was ((for the purpose of performing the last and saddest of the Masonic rites for our late beloved Brother, Alexander Gurdon Abell, Grand Secretary of tbis jurisdiction." Grand :M.aster Alvah Russell Conklin presided. There were present "a large number of Past Grand Officers, Masters of Lodges, Past Masters, and a great concourse of Brethren." Appropriate -eulogies were delivered by Grand Master Conklin and Grand Orator Boruck. A fine engraving of the deceased Grand Secretary, as a frontispiece, properly graces the opening page of the Journal. The Forty-Second Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, San Francisco, October 13,1891. M. W. Bro. Conklin presided, while there were present other Grand Officers, and Representativ.es frol~ 206 Lodges. There are found on the roll 246 Lodges, with a membership of 16,262. The Journal under review is large and handsomely gotten up, containing the names of over 16,000 members, printed by Lodges.

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The new Grand Secretary, Brother George Johnson, maintains the high standard rea:ched by his predecessor, Brother Abell, and completed, in good time, the work assigned him. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Conklin submitted to the Grand Lodge a very practical and busineEs-like paper, covering thirteen pages. He announced the prevalence of peace and harmony throughout'the ju.risdiction, and the absence of all dissensions. The death of Grand Secretary Abell was mentioned, accompanied with the statement that he had filled the office for a period of thirty-five years. A just and appropriate tribute was paid to the memory and worth of the deceased Grand Secretary. The vacancy occurring by the death of Brother Abell was promptly filled by the appointment of Brother Geol'l1;e Johnson, who had been Assistant Grand Secretary under Brother Abell for a number of years. The Grand Master paid him a high compliment by saying that he had ably discharged the duties connected with his appointment. This is evidenced by the superior work performed by Brother Johnson, as shown in the Journal of Proeeedings furnished by him. 'In consequence of his promotion, the position of Assistant Grand Secretary became vacant, but no appointment was made to fill the place. The Grand Master was in favor of retrenchment, and curtailing expenses. The previous year, the salary of the Grand Secretary had been' reduced; also that of the Assistant. The Grand Master recommended the propriety of dispensing with the office of Assistant, for which the sum of :51,800 had been paid annually, and suggested that a salary of ~4,OOO per year be allowed the Grand Secretary, leaving it to him to select any assistant necessary, at his own ex:pense. The question of a Home for Wido,vs and Orphans was treated at some length by Grand Master Conklin, and the subject very judicionsly' considered. During his term, six new Lodges had been created under Dispensation. Attention was called to the spirit of rebellion which has sprung up in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ohio. On account of local dissensions in that State, a number of Brethren seceded from the parent Grand Lodge, and established one of their own. lIe suggested that said seceders could not be too harshly dealt with by his Grand Lodge. The committee on that subject, while acknowledging that the seceders

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should be promptly and severely treated, they could not see how the Grand Lodge of California could deal with them at all, because the rebellion is in another jurisdietion, which can treat them as they deserve. Under the head of "Reforms," the Grand Master suggested that the fees for the. degrees should be reduced, and that the payment should be made as the several degrees are conferred. Another suggestion was, in the direction of retrenchment, that the printing necessary should be done at'less expense than at present. A financial exhibit was presented in his Address, showing the revenues to be large and disbursements nearly equal to the income. A gain of 431 members during the Masonic year was reported. The Grand Master said that in the performance of his duty, he had visited various portions of his jurisdiction, and in doing so, had traveled some 8,000 miles. A very admirable deliverance was made on the moral aspects of Masonry, which I transfer to this report: In my travels I have observed a great and growing feeling against the evil of indulging in wine aL the banquet table. This disposition has grown to such an extent it lllay almost be considered to have reached the proportion of prohibition. This is creditable to the Brethren, and shows a desire to observe one of our cardinal virtues. M<lsonry should practice the principles it advocates. While r would in no manner curtail the privileges of the Brethren, nor limit them in the exercise of their free will, I would submit that the Lodge-room or its environments are IlO places for the g'ratification {)f a vicious appetite, or the exercise of a habit which IS certainly prohibited by our tenets. In the Lodge-room. and in the communication of the Brethren, that.which is not calculated to exalt the Ordpr and advance its moral status should be avoided. In my intercourse with the Brethren, I have endeavored to incnleate the idea that wine was a nOll-essential to their enjoyment, and should find no place in their social gatherjIlgS. I can only touch upon this subject, leaving the Brethren to advance their own reasons for such a policy. .

A large number of decisions were reported and thoroughly sifted by an able committee. The rulings of the Grand Master are, for the most part, sound and practical, all being approved by the committee except one or two. The Grand Master held that a non-affiliate cannot apply for membership to any Lodge except the one within whose jurisdiction he resides. This is contrary to both law and good custom. The committee overruled the decision. The Address, taken as a whole, was a very creditable paper, and merited the commendation it received. The different Boards of Relief furnished reports, showing, as heretofore, a large and liberal disbursement of funds by our California Brethren in the way of Masonic relief. The Grand Lecturer furnished an extended exhibit of his labors, showing close an~ continued attention to the lines of work assigned

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lhim. How he is able to perform that labor on Hie reduced salary of :$500 I cannot imagine. This amount includes traveling expenses and ·compensation for services. Formerly, they allowed him $10 per day, when actually employed. With such compensation, he received less ·than $1,000 per annum. Some years ago, the,Grand Lodge of California adopted, as its ward, the son and only child of a Brother 'Wilcox, \vhose parents had died in New Orleans of yellow fever. The Fraternity of New Orleam sent the orphan by rail to the Masonic Fraternity of Chicago. The Brethren there placed him in charge of the railroad company, with a tag fastened to his coat, and he was transferred across the continent to his grandmother, at Oakland, Cal., where he arrived in due time. The Grand Lodge, having adopted the child, placed him in charge of his grandmother, allowing $20 per month for his maintenance during her lifetime. He was continued as the ward of the Grand Lodge until 1890, when his guardian announced that he had received amounts from the ·estate of the grandmother for his support and schooling. He was placed in one of the best private schools in Oakland, where he <;ontinued until prepared to enter the grammar school, from which he graduated with honors. He is now, on account of health, living on a farm, where he is contented and happy. His guardian said, if nothing befalls him, no ·cause for regret will ever exist for what has been clone in his behalf. This care for and interest in the orphan boy is characteristic of Masonry, .and especially California Masonry ~ The committee assigned the duty of reporting upon the establishment of a Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home, submitted a report, which was approved, calling for the appointment of a committee of nine, whose duty it shall be to organize the Home Ass.ociation in such a manner as may seem best. The California Grand Lodge 'has a good, large pay roll, amounting to · nearly $4,000. The Brethren in that jurisdiction have always been noted for providing "liberal things." There was an oration delivered during the session by the Grand · Orator, Brother Boruck. The record shows that it was referred to a · committee, consisting of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Wardens. 'Vhy this reference, the record does not ,inform us. The oration was not printed in the Journal. The Grand Lodge of California extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodges of New South Wales, Wyoming and North Dakota. "The Grand Lodges of Tasmania and New Zealand were not recognized.

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The session closed its labors on the third day, having attended to a large amount of business. The proposition to reduce the fees from $50 to $30, while receiving a majority vote, did not pass, but went over to the next session. CORRESPONDENCE.

The new Committee, Brother. James M. Ellis, furnished an admirable review of the Proceedings of fifty Grand Lodges. The writer is an independent, vigorous and capable thinker, and ranks well with路 the many able writers on correspondence in that jurisdiction, who have preceded him. The review evidences a thorough acquaintance with Masonic history, jurisprudence and the princi pIes of the Craft. His report is well sprinkled with extracts from the Journals reviewed. At the same time, there is a free and positive expression of personal views that I am delighted to find in a Grand Lodge correspondent. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1890 received due consideration, covering nearly three pages of his report. His notice was principally composed of extracts from. the Address of Grand Master Brace, in whose views Brothel' Ellis concurs very fully. He is in accord with this writer as to the impropriety of publishing the nature of charges by our Committee on Appeals and Grievances. In my view, there is too much publicity given to the vicious conduct and immoral doings of Masons. It is enough that the Grand Lodge approves the punishment of Masonic crimes, through its committee, without announcing through its J oumal of Proceedings the character of their evil deeds. C6n1plimentary notice was paid my Report on Correspondence for 1890. The views of Brother Ellis are in such perfect harmony with the stand taken by Missouri Masons on moral questions that I extract the following. It is complimentary to the Fraternity in this Jurisdiction: We arc in accord with our Missouri Brethren upon the "saloon guestion," and heartily congratulate them on the success of their anti-saloon legislatlOn. And, while our own Grand Lodge has, as yet. not deemed it expedient to legislate 011 the subject, the success of Missouri and other Grand Lodges, who entertain the same views on the subject, may, we trust, 'in the near future, stimulate our own Grand Lodge to like action ill supprc~sing the evil, for enl it certainly is.

Our "anti-saloon legislation" has been a grand "success," and no one worthy of the name of Mason would have it otherwise. I reciprocate the kind and fraternal utterances of Brother Ellis in the following sentence: "Brother Vincil, may you live long, and maintain for your Grand Jurisdiction that beauty and purity of which you may be so justly proud."

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On closing his admirable Report, Brother Ellis said that it ,vas his aim, in the preparation of it, to uphold the dignity and duty of Masonry. No higher principle or truer motive could animate any writer. 'WILLIAM JOHNSTON, Courtland, G:rand Master. GEORGE JOHNSON, San Francisco, Grand Secretary.

CANADA. TH I RTY-SIXTH COM M U N ICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings contains minutes of several Special Communications held for the purpose of laying corner-stones. Interesting addresses were made on these occasions. The Thirty-sixth Annual Communication was held in the city of Toronto. The Body convened on the 15th of July, but was called off until the 22nd, owing to the assembling of the "National Educational Association of America." M. 'V. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Grand Master, presided; J. J. Mason was Grand Secretary. The roster shows there are four hundred Lodges, with a membership of about 21,000: The annual income amounted to more than $20,000. A large number of Lodges were represented. The Address of the Grand Master was a lengthy and able paper. It announced the presence of prosperity in the jurisdiction, sharper interest developed among the Craft, and an increase in members. Grand Master Robertson possesses a true conception of the duties of officers, as shown in the cast of his Address, which was a most thoughtful document. During the year, he .had visited England, attended the Mother Grand Lodge, and received a most hearty welcome. He expressed great pleasure at having enjoyed association with the English Craft. Prompted by a desire to cultivate fraternal relations with the rank and file of the Craft, the Grand Master said he had journeyed over the entire jurisdiction, and had visited one hundred and thirty Lodges. He announced his great pleasure in finding that, out of three hundred and fifty Lodges, on the roll, 60 per cent are in an active and prosperous condition, 30 per cent not in such a prosperous condition but showing G.L. Ap.-2.

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signs of improvement, 7 per.gent weak, and 3 per cent either dormant or dead. He found, on close examination, that the election of incompetent men as l\'1asters of Lodges, is a primary cause of trouble and decline. He presented a very practical and readable deliverance upon the cause of weakness and death in Lodges, owing to the laxity of Secretaries in collecting dues. Some new Lodges had been created during his term of office. His recommendation and commendation of tbe "General MasOllic Relief Association of the United States and Canada," was so timely and valuable, that I must appropriate his sound utterances in the following extract. No money ever expended by this Grand Lodge gives us a better return than our assessment for membership in the General Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canadn.. F'or years this juri:;dielion was the happy hunting-ground of the tramp and imposter. They eame singly and III pllirs, wellry men who claimed to be Brethren-路yes, many who had been in the fold-sympathetic sisters, whose ancestors, they elnimed, hnd from dawn to sundown been toiling in the Craft vineyard in other jurisdictions, and, sad to relate. in eight eases out of ten they bore the hall-mark of the tramp. and, driven from foreign fields. and unknown, as they thought, in this jurisdiction, they told tales, ,vith variations which would delight a novelist, lind yet, under the keen eye of secretaries of the Boards of Helief in the Dominion, their well-told tales were shattered and the Craft funns preserved. Thousands have been saved the Canadian Craft through this Association. Indeed, in the city of Toronto, the amount expended for tra.nsient relief, has, since ntfiliatioll with the General ARsociation, decreased nearly 7U per CCllt, with a proportionate decrease throughout the jurisdiction. The familiar face of the :Masonic tramp in this jurisdiction is a reminiscence.

He recorded in appropriate terms, the death of their Past Grand Master, Brother J. A. Henderson. Mention was made of the decease of Hon. Brother John A. MacDonald, Representative of the Grand Lodge of England, near the Grand Lodge of Canada. This Brother had been prominent as the first Minister of the Crown, and was fond of the Fraternity and proud of his connection with Masonry" The Address of Grand Master Robertson shows breadth of view, depth of thought, and energy of purpose rarely found in a document emanating from the Grand East. The various District Deputies in the jurisdiction rendered reports, showing the condition of the Craft in their several Districts. These reports being printed, take up a very large portion of the Grand Lodge Journal. From the character of the reports furnished, the conclusion is reached that District Deputies are invaluable co-workers with, and assistants of the Grand Master. Much business was transacted during the sitting of the Body, none of which is o~ special interest to the Fraternity.outside of that jurisdiction. A handsome testimonial was presented to Past Grand Master Richard T. Walkem, Queen's Counsel. The addresses of presentation and reception found in the .Proceedings are interesting.

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A ~eport, covering sixty-five pages, reviewing the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges, was submitted by Brother Henry Robertson. The Report is very largely taken up with extracts from the Journals reviewed. Missouri, for 1890, received the compliment of a two-page notice. The extracts were principally of the Address of Grand Master Brace. Speaking of our Masonic Home, Brother Robertson said that we had paid out $15,000 for the maintenance of twenty-five persons in the institution for one year. This, as he states, would be $600 for each inmate, and observes that it costs more to keep them at the Home, than at a first-class hotel. How such a careful reviewer as Brother Robertson fell into this error, I am unable to determine. Nowhere in our Proceedings can we find a statement to justi.fy the calculations above mentioned. vVe have never paid out $15,000 per annum in the way of expenses in behalf of the Home, and the cost of providing for each inmate in the Horne does not run in the hundreds of dollars, by any means. Brother Robertson will have to correct his figures. J. ROSS ROBERTSON, Toronto, was re-elected Grand Master. J. J. MASON, of Hamilton, re-elected Grand Secretary.

COLORADO. THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the City of Denver, September 15, 1891, and held 'its Thirty-first Annual Communication in the new Masonic Temple. The session was presided over by M. W. Bro. E. L. N. Foster. Brother Parmelee was Grand Secretary. The report made by the Committee on Credentials showed a representation present of sixty-eight out of seventy-five Lodges, fourteen Past Grand :Masters and Representatives of thirty-four Grand Lodges. There were 5,719 members reported, showing a net gain of 470. All the Lodges were reported as having made returns. Four new Lodges were chartered during the session. A t1?-orough business paper was presented by Grand Ma~ter Foster, covering ten pages, embracing a statement of all matters and things to which he had given attention in his official character. He stated that the Fraternity in the jurisdiction had been steadily growing, keeping pace with the Commonwealth. No serious dissensions existed among the

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Craft. He recorded the death of a former Depnty Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Brother Stone, '''ho, at the time of his death, was a member of a Lodge in New Mexico. The Memorial Committee subse~ quently furnished a very appropriate tribute. The Grand Master stated that he had visited twenty-five Lodges during the term, b~t had fallen short of his intention as to a more extended visitation. Speaking of the condition of Lodges, he said that as a rule, they are well posted in the Colorado work. 4- long list of Dispensations appears in the Address, covering various subjects where it was necessary, or otherwise, for him to exercise ofl1cial authority. In a few cases, he had granted permission to Lodges to do work outof time. He reported the laying of a number of corner-stones, either in person or by his official permission.

DECISIONS.

Eighteen decisions were reported. The Committee on Jurisprudence disapproved two, corrected two and approved the remainder. The committee declined to approve the following: "The Worshipful Master of a Lodge has no authority to reflise to admit amember in good standing, to his own Lodge." The action of the Grand Lodge perplexes me a little as to this ruling. It being stricken out by the committee and not approved, leaves the

inference that the Master has authority to refuse to admit a memberin good standing in his own Lodge. I have never known this view to be taken of that question before. At the risk of being considered captious, I believe the findin~ of the committee and the action of the Grand Lodge to be erroneous. Unless a member proposing to enter his own Lodge, being in good standing, is in such condition as to disqualify him totally and completely to enter the Lodge, his right to admission is unqualified. There may have been some reason in the mind of the committee for this ruling which does not appear on rc~ord. rfhe Grand Master referred to the office of Grand Secretary as one of the .greatest importance to the Grand Lodge, and expressed the opinion that the office should be permanently located at Denver. The Denver Temple Association had placed suitable quarters, in their building, with all necessary appointments, at the service of the Grand Lodge. He recommended that the compensation of the Grand Secretary should be so arranged in connection with other Masonic work,

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that he can devote all his time to the performance of his official duties. The Address of Grand Master Foster was very creditable as a business document,and his conclusion in keeping with the spirit of an able and dignified officer. 0

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ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother VV-. 1\1. Bush, delivered a brief address, which was a plain and simple reproduction of Masonic teachings, monitorial and otherwise. The Grand Lodges of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, were recognized. The rebellious element in Ohio that has attempted to establish a Grand Lodge u:ithin the jurisdiction of that Grand Jurisdiction, was pronounced "spurious and clandestine," and the Lodges of Colorado warned against having Masonic intercourse with said BoOdy or any its members.

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The session closed on the afternoon of the second day, and at night an elegant banquet was furnished the officers路 nnd members of the Grand Lodge (about 250 in all), by Temple Lodge, No. 84. The occasion was rendered pleasant by toasts and responses, and an enjoyable evening spent in a social manner. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother L. N. Greenleaf, furnished a review of fifty-three Grand Lodge Journals, covering 143 pages. Brother Greenleaf is a good reviewer; a work which he performs carefully. He comments briefly and extracts judiciously. Our ::\1issouri Journal for 1890 was accorded a notice of three pages. He quoted from the Address of Grand Master Brace, and summarizes our Proceedings very approvingly. He mentions in terms of commendation, the growth of Masonry in Missouri, and says: "There has been a healthy and sound improvement of the Craft in Missouri, and the high moral stand which has heen taken, has commended the Institution more and more to the best citizens of the State."

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He made several extracts from my Report. in which I had reviewed Colorado, and seemed well pleased 'with what I was pleased to say of that jurisdiction. I am glad my treatment of his "machine" poetry stirred his humor, and led him to feel that I am in sympathy with his endeavors to scale the "fabled mount." He grew classic and historical 'in uttering the phrase, "Let her go, Gallagher," and "veni, vidi, vici." Brother Greenleaf is not only a poet, but a scholar. I extend to him grateful acknowledgments for his compliment of my speedy work in bringing out the Journal of 1890 in two days after the close of, the session. He said, "This hreaks the record, and is an example worthy of imitation on the part of other Grand Secretaries." I have just received the Journal of Proceedings of a sister Grand Lodge, covering some 300 pages, a work which could have been accomplished in a few days. I note that four months have elapsed since the adjournment of that Body. I know the Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge, though here he shall be "nameless evermore," and regard him as superior to myself in business capacity, qualifications and dispatch. He lives in a large city and is supposed to possess ample facilities for the early production of such a work. Why it should require four months to complete the job, remains to be found out. I take leave of Brother Greenleaf and the Brethren of Colorado, with pleasant anticipations of meeting them in the wonderful city of the plains, which stands beneath the shadow of the everlasting mountains. JpHN M. MAXWELL, Leadville, Grand Master. EDWARD C. PARM.ELEE, Denver, Grand Secretary. L. N. GREENLEAF, Denver, Committee on Correspondence.

CONNECTICUT. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

On the 20th of January, 1~92, the Grand Lodge convened in the city of Hartford, and was opened in ample form, M. W. Bro. Hugh Stirling, Grand Master, presiding. Brother Joseph K. Wheeler was Grand Secretary. The record stlltes that Representatives were present from 108 Lodges. There are in this jurisdiction 111 Lodges, with a membership of 15,641. There were also present eleven Past Grand Masters and Representatives of thirty-seven Grand Lodges, Missouri being repre-

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sented by Past Grand Master Lee. The income from all sources was reported at'a little over $3,000. The per capita tax is only twenty-five cents. From the very instructive Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Wheeler, some interesting items are gleaned. He has been in charge of the office twenty-five years. At the time he was first chosen, there was a membership of something over ten thousand in the jurisdiction. During the service of a quarter of a century, over 18,000 have been added by initiation and affiliation. The loss by dimission, suspension and death amounts to some 12,000. Brother "Wheeler stated in his Report that the year 1891 had been most prosperous and harmonious. All the Lodges had done more or less ,.york, many of them having been exceedingly busy. He stated that Returns had been received from all Lodges, and dues paid. His Report, as a whole, was eminently creditable as an official document. ADDRESS.

Grand Master 8tirling presented a paper confined exclusively to business of a local eharacter, covering eleven pages. His official Reports were highly complimented by an able committee, and declared to have been entirely satisfactory. He mentioned the death of one of their Past Grand Masters, Brother H. P. Ensign, who served two terms as Grand Master, being first elected in 1860. An extended and detailed account of official acts performed is found in the Address. Two decisions were reported, which were approved by the appropriate committee. The question had been a~ked "has a Lodge the rIght to expel a member for non-payment of dues?" The answer was that such procedure had "never been sanctioned by the Grand Lodge." He said that striking from the roll of membership is the only penalty to be inflicted. I find in the Proceedings that a member, whose name is thus stricken from the roll for non-payment of dues, may, upon application in writing, be reinstated at any time within three years. after such action. This is equivalent to oudaw depriving members of their standing for non-payment of dues by suspension. There is nothing else in the Address claiming attention in this report, except the case where'a Lodge was tried and punished for what was declared to be an "unmasonic, unchristian-like and uncharitable offense," Said Lodge caused an aged and infirm Brother, one of its members, to be placed in the poor house, on the ground that it ",vas the best place

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they could find for him." Another Lodge, deeming such action unworthy of the teaching of Masonry, and calculated to bring disgrace upon the Fraternity, caused the Brother who had thus been declared a Masonic pauper, to be removed, and provided for his maintenance for the term of one year. This kind-hearted Lodge afterwards brought a bill for the amount expended in behalf of the Brother, against his Lodge. The derelict Lodge refused to pay the bill, on the ground that the other had interfered with matters that did not belong to them. The case created a good deal of unpleasant feeling between the t\','o Lodges, as is learned from the report of the committee. The Grand Master, having reported the case to the Grand Lodge, a committee investigated the circumstances and furnished a full history of the affair. The committee found the charge to be true that the Lodge had sent one of its members to the poor house as a town pauper, and allowed him to remain there as such for a time. The poor and infirm Brother was afterwards taken to a hospital as a pauper, at public charge of the town, and the Lodge of which he was a member did not pay any part of the expenses or charges arising from the hospital care. The committee reported that the Lodge which failed toprovide for its own member was indebted to the Lodge which had taken care of him for the amount expended in his behalf, and required said Lodge to pay the 路amount of money thus disbursed. The Lodge thus neglecting to care for its own member was adjudged guilty of unmasonic conduct. The penalty inflicted '\'as a reprimand. It is merely an opinion of the present ,...riter, that a Lodge in Missouri neglecting one of its members, and becoming a party to his assignment to the poor house, would lose its Charter and cease to be a standing mockery of that charity w hieh is the truest expression of ldndness. I cannot close my notice of this unfortunate. affair without appropriating the noble words of the Grand :Master in treating the case: If. a Lodge is justified in placing one of its aged and infirm members in the poor house, on the ground that it was the best place that could be found for him, or upon any pretense whatever for that matter, what does it profit a man, when he becomes destitute and is without relatives or friends, by being a M.llson? Could he not have demanded. by right of citizenship, and. in the nllme of common humanity, received. at the hands of town officials, the same privilege that those who were Willing to be called his Brethren in days of his prosperity accorded him? If a Lodge ful fills its duty hy so doing, what becomes of our boasted charity?

, We contend that Masonry is a charitable Institution in its highest and best sense, where men arc bound together by ties of Love, and that it is founded upon the eternal principles of Relief and Truth. A worthy distressed Brother has the right to rcceive permanent relief from his Lodge ill case of necessity, but, shonld that路 Lodge be unable to care for him, he can appeal; nay, his Brethren should appeal for him, to those outside of his Lodge who are equally bound to "help, aid and U8sist." as are those of his own IJodge, for, we should remember that we arc members of an Ancient :lnd Honorable Fraternity, not merely of any particular Lodge beyond the confines of which we cannot pass. Our duties, obligations and lJrivileges are as broad as our Institution, and that is universal. My Brethren, if our Fraternity cannot do more for its worthy members when in dis, tress than make them a public charge, then we are laboring in vain. But we do not

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believe that this Grand Body, or the Fraternity in ~ener3J, fire willing that such an interpretation should be put upon our discharge of Masonic duty. The record of the past shows plainly that such is not the case.

The Grand Lodge of Connecticut has under its care what is termed a "MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION." The fund. amounts to nearly $13,000. 'What dispositibn they make of this fund, I am not advised, but I infer it is to become the uFoundation" of a Masonic Home. A just recognition of long and faithful services was accorded Brother Wheeler, Grand Secretary, by his Grand Lodge. It was said by the. committee, "His praise is in the mouths, his love in the hearts of all." Evidencing this appreciation, the Grand Lodge made an appropriation of $500 to Brother Wheeler, as a slight expression of the high favor in which he has been and is held as their faithful, intelligent and efficient Grand Secretary for the term of twenty-five years. A very beautiful and appropriate tribute was paid the deceased Past Grand Master, Brother Ensign, and other departed worthies'. Brother J. K. 'Wheeler, the Grand Secretary, is now "Poet Laureate" of Masonry of this country. The ode used at the opening of the session was written by him, and is a piece of fine composition. There is nothing further in the Proceedings claiming attention.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report covel'ing 152 pages was prepared by Brother Joseph K. Wheeler, Grand Secretary. It is al ways a pleaeure to review the work of Brother Wheeler. He is frank, kind and generous. lIe has a good Masonic heart, located in the right place. There is a moral tone funning through all his writings, which is most pleasant to me. Commenting upon the condition of a Lodge ,,,hich had tolerated drunkenness in its hall, headed by an intemperate Master, Brother 'Vheeler well said that "such a Lodge should be blotted out of existence and the Master expelled. The Lodge room was no place to open a club room with grog proclivities." Treating the subject of Masonic work on the Sabbath, he said there is and can be no reason for conferring degrees on Sunday. "Connecticut forbids all Masonic labor on Sunday, except the burial of a Brother or the pressing demand for charity."

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Speaking of other bodies styled Masonic (High Riteism included), Brother Wheeler said: "A Grand Lodge composed of Master Masons would have no more knowledge of these bodies, as Masonic Bodies, than the profane would of Freemasonry." "Them's my sentiments." The Missouri Journal for 1891 is accorded three pages in the very excellent review of Brother 'Vheeler. He gave Brother 路Walker ,a just and complimentary notice. The Grand Secretary of ~'lissouri shared his kind consideration, saying that my Report had "furnished the best evidence as to the large increase in work and membership, a high plane . of intelligent moral character and larger views as to duty, to God and bumanity." I am grateful to Brother 'Vheeler for the expression of pity found in his Report concerning my failure to deliver our Grand Lodge Proceedings in less than six days after the close of the session. He advised me in the futUre to take my printing office with me. I may reply, that, in the future, the Grand Lodge is not likely to be put on wheels and go moving about over the State. He styled my Report on Correspondence "one of absorbing interest, written in terse and vigorous style," for which compliment he has the thanks of this Committee. After quoting at length fwm my reference to Cerneauism, he concluded his review by reminding me that among the so-called "High Riters," there are "very many worthy, intelligent and zealous Freemasons." Of this I have never had any doubt; and, for the High Riters as :l\faster Masons, I entertain the warmest personal regard. For the institution of Scotch Riteism, I have no use. I close my necessarily brief review of the work of Brother 'Vheeler

i.r: the language of Brother Robertson, of California:

"Neither time nor space will permit a careful review of Brother Wheeler's able Report on Correspondence." I am glad to record the fact that he is continued in charge of that important branch of Masonic work, as well as that of Grand Secretary, with headquarters at Hartford. The Grand Master was also re-elected.

DELAWARE. EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the City of 'Vilmington, October 7, 1891. M. 'V. Bro. J obn Dobbs, Grand Master, presided, and Brotber William S. Hayes was Grand Secretary.

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I am unable to determine the representation. There are twenty-one ,Lodges in, the' jurisdiction,with a membership of 1,787. From the 'Report of the Grand Secretary, it is learned that all Lodges had made Returns and paid their dues. The income for the year amounted to

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A business Address of some ten pages was submitted by the Grand Master. He opened with greetings of fraternal love to the Brethren, and announced that peaee and harmony had prevailed throughout the jurisdiction. He stated that he had but little of importance to report as to official acts during the past year. He reported one decision, which was approved. The case was this: A Lodge received the petition of a party for the Mysteries. The ,committee failed to report for the term of six months, and finally .announced that they had lost the petition. The Lodge discharged the ¡committee. The Grand Master decided that the committee was not .appointed to pass upon the petition, but upon the character of the petitioner. As the Lodge had received the petition and recognized it as .in due f.orm, the duty of the committee was to have made report, without reference to the petition being in their possession. He directed the Lodge to appoint a new committee and on receipt of their report, to proceed with the ballot. He reported Dispensations granted, and among them was one '''to raise a Brother Fellow-Craft, without being proficient in the pre'ceding degree." It is a new method of endowing a candidate with the .knowledge of our Mysteries. Perhaps the time during which the -candidate had been on probation was too short for him to acquire a knowledge of the ritual. By dispensing with the usual requirements .and conferring the Third Degree, he would have ample margin in the future to become proficient, provided he lives long enough. Butsuppose the Brother would attempt to visit a strange Lodge, what would become ,of him? He might meet with such a rebuff as to convince him that he was not a Mason, or at least, had not been properly made. I have known cases where the non-proficient visitor was strongly suspected of being clandestine, and being sent away under such suspicion, he .soundly reprobated the Lodge that had taken his money and not given him value therefor. Grand Master Dobbs, as well as his Grand Lodge, strongly opposed joint occupancy of Halls on the part of Masonic Lodges. He announced that a snm sufficient to support "a Masonic bed in 'each of the two hospitals of the city, to be used for and by Masons," bad been contributed by the Wilmington Lodges and the Grand Lodge.

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The Grand Master stated a case that did not seem to be very pleasing to himself and his jurisdiction. A member of a Lodge in Wilmington presented himself for examination and visitation to a Lodge in Pennsylvania. He was denied admission. The reason assigned for this refusal by'the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, was that the proposed visitor belonged to the Cerneau Institution. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, having passed upon the merits of the Scotch Rite family, and pronounced the Cern~au Rite to be clandestine, the Delaware Brother \vas summarily refused the right of visitation. A question might be asked at this point, as to whether the proposed visitor was any less a genuine 'Master Mason by the admitted fact of having belonged to any branch of the Scotch Rite? I have no doubt there are thousands of Master Masons, good and true, who have taken the degrees communicated by the Cemeau people, that were in utter ignorance of the controversy existing between the different branches of the Scotch Rite contestants. Grand Master Dobbs said, "Truly, this is a very grave question, upon the decision of which serious consequences may result." The Committee on Grand Master's Address reported in favor of referring the matter involved to a special committee of three. If the committee was appointed or reported, the' Journal of Proceedings does not show it. The Grand Master dwelt at some length upon the question of uniform work. He stated that the committee appointed in charge of that interest had completed its labors. A report of considerable length on the subject was rendered by the committee and the same approved. The Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were brief and bu::;iness-like papers. The Grand Lodge has a Charity Fund amounting to over $1,200. A resolution was offered that the Grand Lodge take no cognizance路 of the Order of Eastern Star. A motion was quickly adopted indefinitely postponing the resolution. A Past Grand Master's Jewel was ordered for the retiring Grand Master, Bro. Dobbs, who closed his third term of service, meriting, as he received, the cordial appreciation and compliments of his Brethren. CORRESPONDENCE.

A brief Review of Grand Lodge Proceedings was furnished by Brother L. H. Jackson, Grand Chaplain. The Report covered sixtysix pages and is written throughout, not containing a single excerpt_

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'Considering the brief space employed in the work of review, Brother .Jackson furnishes an interesting and readable l~eljort. He gave l\Iissoui'i, for 1890, the benefit of some two pages. Mention was made of the Address of Grand Master Brace and the work of Grand Lecturer Brother McDowell. He commented briefly upon the Missouri Report on Correspondence for 1890, calling my attention, however,. to the imperfect work of the binder, who missed one form and jumbled up the ot.hers. This is one 路of the accidents. that will happen in the best regulated printing offices, 路owing to the imperfect work done by those who "!~ather" the forms into shape for binding. I do not understand the following closing sentence in his review of l\fissouri: "So it is; Grand Masters come and go, but the good Grand 'Secretary goes on forever." It is a pleasure to record the fact that Brother Jackson has been 路continued in charge of the Department of Foreign Corresponde~ce.

NATHANIEL F. "WILDS, Smyrna, Grand Master. WILLIAM S. HAYES, 'Wilmington, Grand Secretary.

DELAWARE MOURNS.

Since the foregoing review was completed, the following came to hand, giving notice of the death of Brother "William S. Hayes, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware: "MAN DIETII AND ,,,ASTETH A WAY."

BRETHREN: Our Worthy Grand Secretary, BROTHER Wilmington, May 24th, aged G7 years.

WILLIA!ol

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For 24 years he filled the office of Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware with fidelity, and by his unassuming manners and strict attention to the dllties of his 'important office, won the esteem and friendship of all those who were brought into contact with him, whether officially or otherwise. The Fraternity should kindly cherish the memory of one who so long and so faithfully served them. Brother Hayes was buried May 27th with Mllsonic honors, by Eureka Lodge, No. 23, 'many of the officers and members of the Grand Lodge being present to attest their respect arid esteem for the departed. I have this day appo\nted as acting Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Brother 'Benjamin F. Bartram, who will perform the duties of the otIi.ce nntil the meeting of the

'1\'1. W. Grand Lodge in October.

NATHANIEL F. WILDS, Grand Master.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1891.. The Journal contains the proceedings of several Special, one Semiannual, one Annual and the Installation Communications. On the titlepage appearsthe statement, "Eighty-first Annual Report," which wouldindicate that the Grand Lodge held its Eighty-first Annual Session. The Semi-annual was held in May, in the Masonic Temple at -Washington. The Annual convened Noveinber 11th, at the same place. 1\1. ,,,. Bro. Thomas F. Gibbs, Grand Master, presided at all the meetings held.The veteran Grand Secretary, Brother William R. Singleton, was on duty at each of the meetings mentioned. At the Semi-annual Conimunication, a very brief Address was presented by the Grand Master, in which he noted the death of Past Grand Master Thomas P. Chiffelle. The Address contains the statement that the Lodges enjoy a condition of prosperity and harmony most gratifying.At this session a Charter was granted for the formation of a new Lodge, named in honor of -a distinguished Past Grand Master, Myron M. Parker. The Memorial Committee submitted an appropriate tribute to thememory of the deceased Past Grand Master, Brother Chiffelle. At the Annual Session the Grand Master presented an Addresscovering seventeen pages. He said, "The year has been one of pleas-ant experiences and beneficial results." He reported one ruling made, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence and a report rendered thereon at the December Communication. Various visitations. were l'eported to other jurisdictions, as well as to the local Lodges. The Grand Lodge during the year, had been convened to attend services held over the remains of the late venerable Albert Pike~ The Grand Master offered a beautiful tribute to the memory of that distinguished and world-renowned Mason. Grand Master Gibbs said the time appears to be propitious, and the need exists for the establishment of a Home for widows and orphans.He recommended that the undertaking be given in charge of the St. John's Mite Society. The necessity for a new Masonic Temple was pressed upon the attention of the Grand Lodge. Owing to the location, the Fraternity is subject to imposition by unworthy Masons; more probably, than in any other jurisdiction. He offered the suggestion that:

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all Grand Secretaries of the United States forward a list of expelled members to the Grand Secretary of the District of Columbia. This was approved. Quite a little breeze has sprung up between the Grand Lodges of Iowa and the District of Colum bia. The correspondence tOllchi rig the matter i~ found in the Journal of Proceedings now nnder r.eview. The Grand Master of Iowa, or rather Brother Parvin, which is the same thing, notified the Grand Secl:etary of the District of Columbia, that Dr. E. A. Guilbert, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of iowa and Representative of the District of Columbia, was unacceptable to the Grand Master of Iowa, that is to say, to Brother Parvin, and that "his recall as such Representative would be agreeable to the Grand Master and others concerned i" that is, Brother Parvin. The correspondence was thus opened. The matter not having reached a conclusion by the recall of the commission of Brother Guilbert, he was summarily dismissed by the Grand Master of Iowa, that is to Ray, Brother Parvin. The matter being submitted to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia by 1\1. W. Grand Master Gibbs, a committee presented a lengthy report at the December Communication, reviewing the whole subject. That committee did not hesitate to say that the dismissal of their Representative was by Brother Parvin, rather than by the Grand Master. The committee said, that while recognizing the fact that the Grand Master had "the power and right to dismiss a Representative, yet, judging from the language of the Grand Secretary, Brother Parvin seems to have assumed that power." They then quoted from Graild Secretary Parvin's letter, which quotation is hereby appropriated to justify the charge of that committee: After mnch thought and deliberation I have come \'0 this conclusion, in the name of the Grand Master, to say to yOIl. find through you to your Grund )laster, that the long-cr cOlltiuuance ill office of Bi'othcr Guilbert as the Grand Representati ve of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia near this Grand Lodge. is neither aeceptable nor agreeable to the Grand Master of Iowa and his offieers, and that whatever credit, if any, of which the records are silent, may have been given him heretofore, is now withdrawll, and he will no longer be received or recogniled as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge ofthe District of Columbia, near Iowa.

"I have come to this conclusion," that Brother Guilbert is neither acceptable to JlIE nor those who sneeze when I take snuff. The committee then said, "It will be observed that Brother Parvin does not say that the Grand Master, 'after much thought and consideration,' has 'come to the conclusion,' but that'!' (Parvin) have." The committee further said, "Judging from the courtesy and fraternal consideration which marked the subsequent personal eorrespondence between our Grand Master and Grand Master Phelps, it may be inferred that, had the latter conducted the entire correspondence on the part of his jurisdiction, he would have been more considerate than his Grand

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Secretary seems to have been." The Correspondence, with the Report -of the Committee, placed the Grand Secretary of Iowa in a position not to be envied'by anyone. The committee on the foregoing case said they would leave the matter of appointment of another Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Iowa, to the judgment and discretion 路of their Grand Master. Throughout the whole proceedings, the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia bore itself with true dignity, and 路exhibited the genuine Masonic spirit. During the session now under consideration, various reports were .submitted and acted upon. The election of officers occurred at this session. The installation always occurs at the December meeting. At . the instal1ation of the new officers, the incoming Grand Master deliv路ered a brief and graceful inaugural. He said: "'Ve commence this Masonic year stronger in numbers and more prosperous than ever before in the history of this Grand Body, and indications point'to a continuance of the same." He commended to the Craft the consideration of the question presented by his predecessor concerning a Home for widows and -orphans. CORRESPONDENCE.

The able and scholarly Brother Singleton presented a Review covering seventy-two pages, fifty Journals having received his attention. These Journals were given more or less space in the Review, in which a ~oodly number of extracts are found. Missouri was not noticed, :although our Journal was mailed to the Grand Secretary on the 20th of -October. FREDERICK G. ALEXANDER, W'ashington, Grand Master. WILLIAM R. SINGLETON, 'Washington, Grand Secretary.

FLORIDA. SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

From a brief summary, furnished by the Grand Secretary, it is :learned that the membership of this jurisdiction amounts to 3,744; a gain of 166 over the previous year. The Journal contains the proceedings of the Sixty-third Annual Communication, which was held in Jacksonville, commencing Ja'nuary 19~ 1892. The session was opened with a written prayer. Brevity con.stitutes its merit.

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M. \V. Bro. Angus Paterson, Grand l\Iaster, presided. Brother De 'Witt Clinton Dawkins was Grand Secretary. Several Past Grand Masters were present, and Representatives of Grand Lodges. Representatives ,..-ere in attendance from 106 out of the 122 Lodges on the roll. ADDRESS.

Grand lVlaster Paterson presented an exhibit of l~is official transactions, covering thirteen pages. He said that the jurisdiction was overshadowed with deep gloom on account of the death of two Grand Officers, Brother John F. Niblack, Grand Senior 'Warden, had been called from labor; also Brother Ira J. Carter. A fire during the year had destroyed the building in which the Grand Lodge formerly met, together with all the furniture and portraits of Past Grand Masters. The statement is found in the Address that "all of the 122 Lodges are doing well," and that "relations with other Grand Jurisdictions are fraternal." Five Lodges had been created under Dispensation and received their Charters during the session. A long list of special Dispensations appears in the Address, and in nineteen instances permission had been granted Lodges to confer degrees out of time. RULIXGS.

The Grand Master reported forty-eight rulings made dudng his term of office, which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. From statements made by the committee, it seems that a great many points passed upon by the Grand Master had been settled by the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge. ,]:he committee did not think it necessary to make public these decisions, or print them in the Proceedings. It occurs to me that forty-eight rulings is a very large lot for a small jurisdiction in one year. The Grand :Master decided that when a member is in arrears for dues, he cannot vote at elections in a Lodge, but is deprived of that privilege. This is a very easy method of disfranchising a member without due process of law. If a Lodge is unable to collect dues from a member, it should suspend him and thus deprive him of his rights in a legal way. The Grand Master submitted a series of recommendations, some of which were approved, and others discountenanced. He recommended the adoption of a rule by which one ballot should be for the three degrees. It was not adopted. The Report of the Committee" on Jurisprudence is an able document, expressing sensible and conservative views of the questions submitted. The Grand Master reported the progress of the work on the new Masonic Temple. The corner-stone was laid by the Grand Lodge G. L. Ap.-8

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during the session. The Address of Grand Master Paterson was a sound,practical business paper. The Report of Grand Secretary Dawkins was a very excellent business document, containing a full exhibit of the affairs of the Grand Lodge. That Body fixed his salary at $1,000 per annum. During the session, the usual Jewel was presented to the last presiding Grand Mastelr,. Brother Henry W. Long. A brief presentation address .vas made by the Grand Master, and replied to by the recipient of this beautiful tribute. The remarks of both were appropriate. An Oration was deli vered at the laying 9f the corner-stone by Rev. R. H. ,VelIer, Grand Orator. I make one quotation; he said: "No human law can correct a moral evil or erect a just moral standard for social life." I beg to differ with the Reverend Orator upon his postulate, regarding it as unsound in principle, dangerous in tendency and destructive in results. The declaration of the Orator is so flimsy as to fall by its o\\'n weight and disappear by mere repetition. No argument is necessary to demolish a cobweb. The Committee on Obituaries rendered touchingly beautiful tributes to deceased Brethren, and made tender mention of the loss sustained by Past Grand Masters McLean and Perry in the death of their beloved wives. The :Masonic Temple, \vhose erection now engages the attention of the Grand Lodge, is to be completed by the issuance of bonds amounting to $30,000, at six per cent, secured by a mortgage on the property. To provide for the payment of interest, the Grand Lodge made an assessment upon the members of fifty cents each annually for five years. No Report on Correspondence appears in the Journal. I presume that as the Grand Lodge has undertaken the erection of a Masonic Temple, it concluded to save the expense of publishi.ng a cor~espond足 ence review. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected, the latter with office at Jacksonville. Since the foregoing review was put in type the sad intelligence has reached me "that on the 16th of :May, 1892, Brother D. C. Dawkins, Grand Secretary, was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis." He is reported "unable to discharge the duties, or give directions to matters connected with the office." l\lay God spare his useful life and restore him to health.

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GEORGIA. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The J ourna.! now under consideration is by far the most interesting one I have ever examined emanating from that splendid jurisdiction. It may be called a "Jubilee Number," as the session held October 27th, 1891, in the City 'of Macon, was a "Jubilee Session." The J oumal contains quite a number of Proceedings of "Occasional" Grand Lodges, which were held for the purpose of laying corner-stones, dedicating Halls, etc.M. VI. Grand Master John S. Davidson, who has been Grand Master for eight or nine years, presided at the Annual Meeting. Brother A. M. "\Volihin, Grand Secretary. The usual printed prayer appears as the opening feature of the session. It is quite as peculiar as former prayers delivered in the presence of that Grand Lodge. The Grand Chaplain said, speaking to the Lord, "When ,ve parted last year, we did not know whether we would be o.ff or from. Some have gone 'off' to that country from whose bourn no traveler returns. \Ve meet under auspicious circumstances to-day; for a long time 'we have groaned under a burden of debt, but now we are in our own home." All of this information, imparted to the Almighty Father, is supposed to be of great interest to Him', as news communicated by the Grand Chaplain of Georgia. . From the very excellent recapitulation furnished by the Grand Secretary, it is learned that since the last Report, ],179 have been raised and 500 have been affiliated. A clear gain is shown of 1,253 members over the previous year, with an increase of thirty-one Chartered Lodg路es. The number of Lodges on the roster is 366, of .which 331 were represented. Representatives of forty-four Grand Lodges were indicated as present, with a large number of Past Grand Officers and Past Masters. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Davidson has been in office so long that he understands fully the co'ndition and needs of the Craft in Georgia ; hence, one is not disappointed in expecting an able and interesting Address emanating from the Grand East of that jurisdiction. His exordium. was strikingly suggestive, It was followed by a detail of official acts performed during the term, embracing twenty-seven decisions. On these the Committee on Jurisprudence passed? awarding them its

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co~mendation. In these official rulings, the clear and vigorous thought of the Grand Master is manifested. His decisions are clear expositions of Masonic law and principles, as viewed from a Georgia standpoint. Some of his views are not in accord with our standard of jurisprudence in Missouri, but are doubtless in conformity to the law of 11is jurisdiction. He decided that the ·Worshipful Master and ·Wardens of a Chartered Lodge may become applicants for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, and hold offices therein.· The committee in passing upon this decision, said· that the ruling was according to law, but a resolution was adopted that dual membership in Lodges should henceforth be discarded. ·Another decision is contrary to our views of proper procedure in l\fasollic Lodges. He held that a petition for membership may be 'Withdrawn, even after an adverse report had been rendered. A large number of Dispensations had been granted to meet various demands in that jurisdiction. Among the number reported, I notice that he granted permission to Lodges to banot and confer degrees at . called meetings. This I regard ~s of doubtful propriety. The Grand Master noticed at considerable length the condition of Masonry in other Grand .Jurisdictions. Treating of affairs at home, he mentioned with great satisfaction the progress of Masonry in. that State. Zeal and prosperity had been shown fo~ a succession of years, bringing the Grand .Jurisdiction of Georgia to the front. He stated that, at the present rate of progress in the construction of Lodge rooms, it will not be many years before the· gre~ter number of Lodges will occupy their own Masonic homes. There is one remark in the Address I do not understand, as compared with the opening statement of the Grand Secretary, that they were holding their 105th Annual Communication. Brother Davidson says: "Since its organization 155 years ago, the Grand Lodge of Georgia, as the representative of Masonry in this jurisdiction, has looked with favor upon, and promoted by an honorable means every public measure demanded by a!1 enlightened civilization." I cannot reconcile this discrepancy of fifty years between the statements of the Grand Secretary and Grand Master. The Grand Master reported the laying of the corner-stone, in the city of Atlanta, .of the Grady Hospital, which is to be erected in memory of that brilliant man and devoted l\fason, Henry W. Grady. As a tribute to that remarkable and rising young man, whose influence and power have contributed so much towards the creation of a "Ne,,"

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"As for me, my ambition is a simple one. I shall be sa.tisfied with t.he labors of my life, if, wben those labors are oyer, my S01l, looking abroad upon a better and grander Georgia-a Georgia that has filled the desti1ly God intended for her; when her towns and cities are hives of industry, and her cquntry sites the exhaustless fields from which their stores are dra\vn; when every stream dances on its way to the music of spindles, (l1Id every forest echoes back the roar of the passing train; when her valleys smile with abundant harvests, and from her hillsides come the tinkling of bells, as her herds and flocks go forth from their folds; when more than two millions of people proclaim her perfect independence and bless her with their love-I shall be more than content, I say, if my son, looking upon such scenes as these, can stand up and say, 'My father bore It part in this work, and his name lives in the memory of his people.' "

The Grand Master treated the subject of Grand Lodge debt quite lengthily, and furnished a history of their struggles through a series of years. It is the old story of a Masonic Temple debt fastened upon the :Fraternity in that jurisdiction, which hung about its neck like "the old man of the sea," exhausting the vital life of the Institution. After vigorous, yet trying struggles of many years, the burden has been removed, the last dollar of indebtedness has been paid, and the session in question received reports from the Grand Officers announcing the, fact, properly constituting it a "Jubilee Session." The Grand i\faster closed his Address in terms of glowing eloquence and beauty. His words con~ained all the warmth and genial feeling of one who, through years of labor, has achieved grand results and rejoices with his Brethren in the victory won. All honor to such a leader of the Fraternity. He well deserves the tributes paid him by the committee on his Address,' who styled the document a "masterly and finished paper." The occasion was made more memorable by a report of the Finance Committee, which stated that the last of the bonds issued by the Hall Association, had been cancelled and were then in the possession of the Committee, which recommended that a bonfire be made of them on the Altar of the Grand Lodge. The ~ame committee paid a very deserved tribute to the Grand Secretary, stating in connection therewith, that when he took charge of the office, the Lodges were in arrears some $1,500, and only 260 Lodges on the roll. At the close of the session mentioned, 366 Lodges were reported, and not one dollar unpaid by the subordinates. This shows that Brother Wolihin is a good collector. He is in line with some of his older Brethren of the Guild, who have had similar experiences. Modesty prevents mention of this kind of work, and the good results growing out of my personal labors with the present office. I acted upon the principle that if a Grand Secretary is a business officer, he should do the business assigned him in a business-like manner.

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As a further evidence of the appreciation of the valuable labors performed by Grand Master Davidson, a fine portrait of that distinguished officer was presented to the Grand Lodge. A presentation address was delivered by Brother 'William A. Davis, which for purity of diction and eloquence, I have never seen surpassed. The record says the response was in an equally eloqueI1t manner, being delivered by Rev. ';Yo S. Hamsay. The report of the Memorial Committee, and the address of Brother Gordon in connection therewith, is a most charming and touching production. The presentation of a Grand Master's gavel, made from the limb of an ash tree near the tomb of the illustrious George 'Washington, was one of the pleasing incidents of the session. It is proper to observe that during the sittingofthe Grand Lodge, recognizing it as a "Jubilee" occasion, a series of very fine addresses were delivered, styled "Jubilee Addresses." These are found in full in the Journal of Proceedings. The reports of the Committees on Appeals, Jurisprudence, and other local interests, were able and extended. Hecognizing the increasing duties and labors connected with the office of Grand Secretary, the Committee on Finance recommended that his salary be increased to $1,500 per annum, and that $500 be set aside for clerical assistance. The Grand Secretary offered a resolution, which was adopted, that as their Grand Lodge Hall had never been dedicated, that the same be done, and ,that the Gra-nd Master, Brother Davidso~1, be requested to deliver a suitable address on that occasion. This can be appropriately done by him, as he lifted the debt. Taking the Proceedings as a wbole, I have found nothing of greater interest than the matters and things contained in the Journal now reviewed. The Fraternity in Georgia, having been freed from the incubus of debt, will march grandly forward in the great work. of spreading light and Masonic influences throughout that jurisdiction. Georgia, like Alabama, is destined to he, and indeed, is now, one of the grandest stars in the southern constellation. ';Yjth such a man as John S. Davidson, young, vigorous and vital, to lead our Masonic hosts, the Craft in that State will become, like the common wealth, one of the grandest in the land. Having devoted so much time and space to a revie,>,' of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, I will be restricted to narrow limi ts in treating the work of

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nnmber. The Brethren who prepared this Report, have heretofore achieved honorable distinction as revie,vers, and deserve the many compliments accorded them by Grand Lodge Committees. Brothers Bigham, Mumford and Ramsay are competent and discriminating writers, attractive in style and amiable in spirit. Nothing is ever found in their Reports beneath the dignity of Masons and gentlemen. In their review there is an all-pervading geniality and glow of fraternal feeling, reminding me of the sunny land where they live, amid the warm atmosphere and lovely flowers of Georgia. A sojourn in the beautiful city of Atlanta, during the month of May in other years, is a deligh tful remembrance cherished by this writer. The fervid hospitality of Georgians won my love. The production of each member of the Committee is typical of the warm and generous nature of the writer. Brother Mumford reviewed Missouri, for 1890. Either he or his printer madE: a mistake in saying it was for 1891. He gave Missouri the benefit of five full pages, culling liberally from our Proceedings. The Address of Grand Master Brace was pronounced "a very able one." My Report on the State of the Craft of 'Missouri was copied entire. His congratulations offered the Grand Lodge of Missouri on its high attainments in morals and the purification of the Fraternity from the presence and blight路 of a curse of long standing, were not only fervid, ~ut stirring. The Report, taken in its entirety, is worthy the trio that produced it. Brother Ramsay informs us that the original manuscript prepared by him in performing his part of the work, was accidently destroyed, and he was compelled to prepare the work submitt8d under pressure of time and the printers' cry for "copy." I am sorry that his original manuscript disappeared, as the loss sustained can be appreciated by those who have read the writings of Brother Ramsay heretofore. Hoping to meet this Committee in the field of :Masonic thought in the future, I take a warm fraternal leave of them and the Grand Lodge of Georgia. That Grand Lodge, still recognizing the valuable services of Brother John S. Davidson, who has served the Craft so long and faithfully, re-elected him to the high position he has honored and filled with such distinction. Brother A. M. vVolihin, of Macon, was continued. as Grand Secretary. I am glad to record the fact that the Committee on Correspondence, above mentioned, will prepare the Report another year.

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IDAHO. TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Twenty-fourth Session was held in Boise City, commencing September 8th, ]891. M. ",V. Bro. George Ainslee, Grand Master; Brother James H. V"ickersham, Grand Secretary. There was a fair attendance of Past Grand Officers and Representatives. There are twenty Chartered Lodges, with a membership of 825. The Grand Master presented a practical business Address, covering sixteen pages. He announced that their jurisdiction was at peace with all sister Grand Lodges, and a spirit of comity was prevalent. The same degree of harmony was said to prevail in their own jurisdiction. He commented at some length on what he was pleased to call "The Imperf.ection of our Constitution." His good intent.ions to visit, personally, every Lodge in the State, were not carried out, owing to unavoidable causes; among them was a visit from that general vagrant, "La Grippe." Some valuable recommendations were submitted for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. Among them was the necessity of State Lodges of Instruction and appointmen~ of District Lecturers. ",'Thile be was liberal in the granting of necessary Dispensations, he refused permission to Lodges to confer degrees out of time, saying: "I refused on the ground that I could not suspend the operation of any By-Law of the Grand'Lodge." A happy instance of a. Grand Master who knew the law and had the courage to keep and not break it. The rulings reported by him were approved. He paid a graceful arid grateful tribute to the Grand Secretary, Brother \Vickersham, for valuable aid during the term, and complimented his promptness and fidelity. The Address throughout is a good, earnest paper, showing the capacity of the officer and the ability of the man as a Mason. The business Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother "'Vickersham, is a very complete document. I notice that the Grand Lodge has an Orphan Fund, which contains the sum of over $17,000, as shown in the Report of the Grand Secretary. He urged upon the Grand Lodge the propriety of reqUll'lng Lodges to compile a biographical history of their members, thus furnishing a Masonic register for the future.

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Two Lodges were chartered during the session, and one created under Dispensation. The Grand Lodge made provision for a Grand Lecturer and District Lecturers. r A committee reported concerning the Cerneau Rite, condemning it as clandestine, and deploring the discord which it had created in that jurisdiction. The best method to protect themselves from the evils of that rite was said to be by simply letting it alone. The revision of the Constitution and Laws was :t'elegated to a committee required to report at the next Annual Session. The Grand Lodge of Tasmania was tendered a fraternal recognition. A very admirable tribute was paid to the memory of Brother Lafayette Cartee, Past Grand Master, who had recently passed away. The business of the session was performed with dispatch and in excellent order. The membership of the jurisdiction is furnished by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

One hundred and twenty pages contain the Review made by the Committee, Charles C. Stevenson. Fifty-four Journals of Grand Lodge Proceedings received attention> Missouri for 1890 was listed among the number. Brother Stevenson is a vigorous 路writer, excerpts liberally, and comments freely. He said of the Address of Grand Master Brace, that it was a good one. J. H. MEYER, Placerville, Grand Master. .T AMES H. ",VICKERSHA1\l, Boise City, Grand Secretary.

ILLINOIS. FJFTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings contained an account of the laying of the corner-stone of the "MASONIC FRATERNITY TEMPLE." This is, perhaps, the tallest building ort the globe, and when completed, 路will be one of the finest Masonic structures of the age. 1\1. ",V. Bro. John 1\1. Pearson, Grand Master, presided, and conducted the ceremony, which was participated in by over 3,000 :Masons and witnessed by many thousand people. A banquet was given in the evening by the ".Mystic

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Tie Club," at the Sherman Honse. Brief and appropriate addresses were made and a good time enjoyed generally. A fine picture of the great structure graces the Journal as a frontispiece.

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The Fifty-Second Annual Communication met in Chicago, Octoter 6th, 1891, and continued in session three days. The Grand Master, Brother Pearson closed his second efficient and able administration, and presided nntil his successor was elected and installed. The tireless and unsurpassed Grand Secretary, Brother L. L. Munn, was at the post of duty. ADDRESS.

The Address of Brother Pearson, covering seventeen pages, abounded in business throughout. He recorded the death of three Past Grand Officers who had passed away during the term, namely, Brothers A. J. Kuykendall, H. H. Johnson and John D. Hamilton. He stated that the Lodges had been busy, and a greater increase in numbers had been made than in former years. The record was made with much satisfaction that the Lodges are secnring comfortable and convenient homes. The District Deputies reported a general prevalence of peace and harmony-a peace arising from the firm and faithful peTformance of duty. The business matters considered and mentioned by the Grand Master in his Address, being local, need no special attentio'n in this review. In closing his successful career as a Grand 1\1 aster, he declared that his best thoughts and hopes and wishes were for the honor and glory of Freemasonry. The Report of Grand Secretary Munn, both general and statisti9al, was an extended and able document. From it we learn that the actual gain in the jurisdiction for the term is 1,549; present membership being 43,930. A number of Masonic dignitaries from other jurisdictions as visitors, were introduced to the Grand Lodge during the session. A report rendered by the Committee on Chartered Lodges shows the incorne to have been $32,666. The amount contributed in the jnrisdiction for charity during the year amounted to 823,823. A.n appropriation was made by the Grand Lodge of $300 to a former Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, Brother Harmon G. Reynolds, ,..-ho has since passed away from the turmoils and disappointments of life. An able

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Report on Jurisprudence was rendered by a committee, of which Brother DevVitt C. Cregiere was chairman. An Oration covering some five pages of the Journal, ,,,as delivered by Brother G. vV. Warvelle, Grand Orator. His subject was, "The Antiquity of Masonry." The Committee on Finance submitted an estimate of expenses for the current year, amounting to $27,100. The pay roll cuts a large figure in our sister jurisdiction of Illinois, amounting to over $17,000. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the third day of the session, after the installation of the new officers, when a resolution offered by Brother Joseph Robbins, was adopted, tendering the hearty thanks of the Grand Lodge toM. W. Bro. Pearson for the ability, industry and courtesy which had characterized his administration.

CORRESPOXDENCE.

The Report furnished by M.W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, P. G. lVI., surpasses, in many particulars, his former labors', The Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges were reviewed ably and skillfully, the Report covering 300 pages. A very interesting and attractive introduction precedes the work of review. Brother Robbins is one of the strong writers and vigorous thinkers of the age. His knowledge of the various subjects discussed equals his ability. While not a1 ways in accord with his views, so earnestly main- , tained, I do not hesitate to express my- appreciation of his capabilities as a reviewer. The Report under consideration is well sprinkled with extracts made from the Journals examined, on which varied and extended comments are made. Perhaps it is not safe for this writer to express his personal appreciation of Brother Robbins, as ,a Committee or otherwise, lest Brother Parvin should conclude that we are conspiring to overthrow his cherished views in regard to the contest now raging in the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa. The review made by him of the Proceedings of Iowa and the Report of its Committee on Correspondence, will prove another red flag to the Iowa combatant. I quite agree with Brother Robbins that it is useless to attempt to correct the misrepresentation of Brother Parvin. From the incisive and strong presentation of facts, Brother Parvin will have enough to do to' reconcile his statements with the facts recorded.

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Brother Robbins, in reviewing the Proceedings of Missouri for 1890, accorded that work the benefit of nine pages. In speaking of the Address of Grand Master Brace, he said it was "a strong, lucid paper," and paid our Grand Master a high compliment as a member of the bar of this State, which had crowned him with the highest honors of his profession. Numerous quotations were made from said Address. In reviewing my Report on Correspondence for that year, he made numerous extracts, upon which he commented more or less critically. From his reference to our Masonic Home, Brother Robbins seems to be opposed to compulsory methods in raising funds for the support of such an iilstitution. MONROE C. CRA'VFORD, Boonsboro, Grand :M:aster. LOYAL H. MUNN, Freeport, Grand Secretary.

INDIANA. SEVENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,

The Grand Lodge held its session in Masonic Hall, Indianapolis, commencing May 24th, 1892. The Record says that it was the seventyfifth year of the Grand Lodge. M. W. Bro. Nicholas R. Ruckle, Grand Master, presided; Brother William H. Smythe was Grand Secretary. He informs us that there \"ere present, Representatives of 462 out of the 470 Chartered Lodges. The statistical tables show a membership in the jurisdiction of 25,376, being a gain of 763. An extended and able business document was presented by the Grand Master, covering eighteen pages. Following his exordium, he recorded the 'death of the venerable Senior Past Grand Master of Masons in that jurisdiction, :M. 'V. Bro. 'Villiam Hacker. It is stated that , for forty-six years he had been a regular attendant on the meetings of the Grand Lodge, having served as Grand Master some thirty years ago. Brother Hacker lived long and labored earnestly in the Masonic field. He left his imprint upon Indiana Masonry, and will long be remembered as one of the pure, able and representative leaders of the Craft in that jurisdiction. The Proceedings contain a very striking engraving of this honored and departed Brother.

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The Grand Secretary recorded the death of the Hev. Bro. Lynch, Past Grand Chaplain, who died in the eighty-fourth year of his age. He was a pioneer minister in the church he served long and faithfully, and actively identified with the M!}sonic Institution from his early manhood. The Address of the Grand .Master is an interesting record of his official acts during the term. Speaking of the finances of the Grand Body, he said that within a few years, the income from Grand Lodge property ~vill be such as to justify the reduct.ion of their per capita assessments to a nominal sum. Grand Master Ruckle furnished a list of twenty-six rulings made by him, which were duly considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence and declared to be strictly in accord with Masonic law and precedent. A careful examination of these decisions justifies the finding of the committee, for they are certainly sound statements and correct applications of Masonic principles. He decided that an installation by a Chapter Past )laster was not legal, and officers so installed do not hold their stations by a legal tenure. Many of his rulings are in perfect -accord with our Missouri standard of law. He said that the agent of a brewery, who distributes the product of the institution and collects bills therefor, is not eligible to receive the degrees. It may not be generally known to the Masonic Fraternity that Indiana Masonry occupies an advanced position on the moral question involved in the manufacture and sale of intoxicants. Their laws, like those of Kansas, Iowa and other Grand Jurisdictions, have been quietly enforced through years 路past. 'While they have made no demonstration on the subject, the moral tone produced by the operation of such laws, has been of a high order. . Grand Master Ruckle retires from office with the appreciation of his Brethren as an able and capable officer. He takes rank with many others of that jurisdiction who have distinguished themselves as leaders of ~lasonic thought. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Smythe, furnishes a full and complete exhibit of fiscal affairs in the Grand Lodge. The financial showing is admirable. The income amounted to something over $20,000, which, added to the balance on hand, made a total of $35,000. After the usual disbursements, including pay roll and other expenses, there was some $17,000 still in the treasury. The Grand Secretary vigorously protested against the action of the Central Traffic Association, which seems to have discriminated against Fraternal Orga"nizations. He said' a handful of college students could

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obtain half rate railroad fare, but Brethren coming from 470 towns and cities in the State to Grand Lodge, are not so highly favored. Brother Smythe made an argument in his comments in which he favored a law compelling railroads to carryall passengers for two cents per mile, and wound up by characterizing the Central Traffic Association the "Central Traffic Tomfoolery." Brother Smythe is vigorous and independent. It has happened in the history of things in Missouri that railroads have utterly refused to grant courtesies to the Grand Lodge and large bodies of Christian and benevolent character. Of late years, however we have had no cause for complaint. The Journal of Proceedings contains a full and methodical arrangement of all business transacted during the two days' session. A just memorial tribute was paid to the memory of our deceased friend and Brother, the venerable William Hacker. The pay roll of the Grand ,Lodge foots up the handsome sum of ' more than $7,000. Ten cents per mile one way and two dollars per day will always fu~nish the Grand Lodge with a large representation from its subordinates. The famous "Kentucky resolutions," proposing to hold a Fraternal Congress in Chicago, in 1893, were considered and six Brethren appointed to attend said Congress, with the understanding that said Congress shall have no authority to bi~d any Grand Lodge by its action. A Home for the widows and orphans of deceased Masons claims the attention of our Brethren in Indiana. Sundry papers touching that in- terest were read and referred to a special committee of five to report' at the next annual meeting. Grand Master Ruckle received the thanks of his Brethren, adopted by a rising unanimous vote, recognizing the fair and impartial manner in whicb be had discharged his duties and for.. his able presidency during the sitting of the Grand_Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report was rendered by Brother Thomas S. Long. Past Grand Master, covering 192 pages, in which he reviewed the Proceedings of sixty Grand Lodges. It is a bright, cheery and attractive review, mostly written. It does not contain many extracts from the Journals reviewed. He accorded our Missouri Journal for 1891, six pages of his space, giving most of his attention to tbe Address of Grand Master Walker. His notice of my Report on Correspondence for the previous

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year, was kind and complimentary. In concluding the notice of his Report, I may say that, while it is fairly "Long," it is certainly not "con1n10n." Although Brother Long had been in charge of another department of cOlTespondence, Capitular Masonry, this was his first attempt in preparing a Review on Symbolic ~1:asonry. No doubt he realized the difference between the two departments, both as to the character and extent of the work. I am glad to say that he is continued in charge of ,this important branch of Masonic labor. SIDNEY W. DOUG LAS, Evansville, Grand Master. .. vVILLIAM H. SMYTHE, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.

INDIAN TERRITORY. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in its Seventeenth Annual Session in the city of Oklahoma, August 18th, 1891. 1\1. W. Bro. Leo. E. Bennett, Grand Master; Rev .. Bro. Joseph S. Murrow, Grand Secretary. The Proceedings show that there were thirty-eight Chartered Lodges in existence at the opening of the session, thirty-three of which were represented. Ten new Lodges were added to the list by Charter, showing forty-eight Lodges with a total membership in the jurisdiction of 1,570, being an average of thirty-two members to the Lodge. This is a healthy exhibit for a' new territory. The growth of Masonry in that jurisdiction has been most gratifying, not the least feature of which is the improved and elevated moral tone the Institution has acquired. I have not forgotten the doubt that existed in my mind as to the success of Masonry as a "beautiful system of morals" in that country, fifteen years ago; but with the intelligent and persistent efforts of such excellent men and Masons as Brothers Hm, Murrow and Bennett, the prosperity and character of the Institution, like its growth, need not cause surprise, but afford supreme satisfaction to this writer. ADDRESS.

A very practical business paper of some eight 'pages, was presented by Grand l\faster Bennett, which met ,,,ith the approval and conunendation of the Grand Lodge. He announced the creation of ten new Lodges under Dispensation, all of 'which were chartered at the session now being considered.

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Like all good Grand Masters, Brothel' Bennett intended to visit a.ll the Lodges in his jurisdiction during the year; but like many other good Grand Masters, he fell short of a well-formed purpose, having only visited six Lodges. Assigned to duty by the Government, in removing from the Indian country many persons who had unlawfully entered there, he was diverted from his original purpose to make extended visitations. In performing the duty assigned him, he was thrown-in Gontact with several Lodges and many members of the Fraternity. This opportunity enabled him to judge of the character of the Brotherhood, concerning which he said they were, without exception, found to be law-abiding citizens. He stated that a few applications for special Dispensations had beel~ made, and a very few cases submitted' for official ruling. / He mentioned the defalcation of a former Grand Treasurer, who had not made good a shortage of over $1,200 due the Grand Lodge. The leniency shown the defaulting officer had not been rewarded by compliance with duty, and the Grand Master advised the vigorous enforcement of their laws. The Grand Secretary, in his Report, mentioned the fact, that, owing to this defection on the part of the Grand Treasurer, he had been unable to purchase the jewels ordered for each of the Past Grand Masters. The Grand Lodge, by its action, referred the matter relating to the defalcation to the incoming Grand jlIaster, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, with powers to act in securing an early settlement, and to take such other steps as might be deemed necessary. Grand Master Bennett treated somewhat extensively the subject of work. The Grand Lecturer of Arkansas had held a School of Instruction, attended by the Grand Master and other Grand Officers. Brother Bennett mentioned the fact that the "Webb-Preston "'York," introduced at the last session, and which had been a hobby for a time, had turned out to be a myth. He had sought for it in several places during the year, expecting to locate it, but it failed to materialize. He said that there may have been a pure "Webb-Preston 'York" many years ago, but he docs not believe that such exists now. The Grand Master called attention to the operation of the rule adopted the year before, to have but one ballot for the three degrees. He said there had been some complaint. During the session the ques-路 tion was passed upon and the rule continued.' This was wise and to be commended. He submitted a 'communication received from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, respecting the formation of a so-called G rand Lodge in th at jurisdiction, composed of Representatives from three or four extinct

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Lodges. The Grand Lodge of the Territory resolved vigorously against this spurious Body of Masons, and all persons hailing from Ohio are to ., be strictly examined as to whether they belong to that clandestine c路oncern. This was another commendable act. The Grand Master submitted the reports made by the several District Deputy Grand Masters. One of them stated that some of the Lodge rooms are not kept as they should be.' Reference was made to the disgusting and offensive condition presented, where ~ candidate would have to wade through tobacco juice found upon the floors of some Lodges. He also criticised the bad example set by a Worshipful Master in the East, with a cigar in his mouth. The criticism would apply to many of our first-class Lodges, where cigar-smokers, during every few minutes recess, fill the Halls so thick with smoke, that it would be a little difficult to tell whether the Master was in the East, or King Solomon had called the Craft to refreshment. .' Brother Bennett concluded his Report in most appropriate terms, having served the Craft efficiently for two terms. Notwithstanding he expected to retire, the Grand Lodge was not willing to dispense with his valuable services, alld electe~ him for a third term. Brother Bennett has made a thoroughly representative Grand Master during the time he has served the Craft, and deserves commendation of the good and true in that jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary, Brother Murrow, presented a capital Report embracing general business and a financial exhibit. I find a remarkable statement in his Report, wherein he says: "Not a single Lodge in our jurisdiction has complained of anything.~' That must be the "happy land of Canaan." If he had to deal with 5.'50 Lodges, as is the case with the present writer, he might occasionally receive a complaint. It is suggested, by my stenographer, that if he got off with 550 complaints annually, he might consider himself fortunate. The question of a Masonic Home was mentioned in the Report of Brother Murrow, in which it appears that there is a small fund already created, looking to the establishment of such an institution. He said: "Brethren, the voices of the fourteen orphan children reported in our Returns, and others not reported, cry aloud to us to wake up and act with more heart in this effort." . During the session, a very interesting eulogy was delivered by Brother R. 'V. Hill on the life and character of the late Brother Albert Pike.' The oration was historical and biographical, and furnished some most interesting reading. G. L. Ap.-4.

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The family of a deceased Brother, consisting of a widow and several children, was embarrassed with a mortgage on the home. An appropriation was made by the Grand Lodge to clear the farm of the mortgage. Thus the charity of our Fraternity took a practical turn and blossomed out into a most commendable deed. An oration was delivered by R. 路W. Bro. Hill, on the "Fundamental Ideas of Freemasonry." An examination of the Address convinces this writer that the Grand Orator adopted the proper line of thought in treating the subject. In other words, he went to the bottom and developed the foundation principles of the Institution. Following the close of the session, a banquet was tendered the members of the Grand Lodge by a Lodge of the city, to which the Brethren were welcomed by a remarkably fine speech by Brother Scott. The Grand Secretary says that, wishing to surprise Brother Bennett, the Grand Master, he had printed and placed in the Journal of Proceedings, a picture of that good Brother. The matter had not been mentioned to the Grand Lodge and no appropriation was asked for it. lt was a heartfelt tribute of the Grand Secretary to his most deserving and worthy Grand Master. The Journal contains the minutes of an Emergent Communication, held at Eufaula, for the purpose of burying a Past Grand Treasurer, Brother George W. Stidhan, who had been a Mason for nearly fifty years, and was the first Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

, A Report covering 120 pages was prepared and submitted by Brother J. S. Murrow. In his conclusion, he painted an ideal reporter, and said, "the right kind ofa reporter is a rare article." In describing the good and bad article, I notice he speaks of one in terms that may be misleading. He described such reviewer as "invaluable" who has no opinions of his own, makes no comments on the matter examined to "show the fallacy or to commend the example" presented. I presume the term "invaluable," as used by Brother Murrow, has a peculiar meaning in the vocabulary of that jurisdiction. In his exordium. he said that no new subjects had been presented for consideration. The death of Albert Pike was noted as'the "saddest sorrow of the year."

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Brother Murrow appropriates liberally from the Proceedings reviewed. He makes many pleasant comments and says some spicy things. Sometimes he is even funny. He gave Brother Robbins, of Illinois, some good suggestions, and, in a few words, said as appropriate things as have been addressed to that liberal thinker. Here are his expressions to Brother Robbins: "Liberalism has already weakened the morality of Masonry, Brother Robbins, injured its good name, and as influential and able a man as you, Brother, would far better lend yourself to drawing the reins tighter, exalting the Great Lights, the highest and best standard of ethics the world has even known." Brother Murrow, in the scope of his review, has only kind words and complimentary expressions for everyone. He said he had been taken to task by some one for alluding to Christianity. His reply was: "If Masonry is a search after truth, Christianity is truth, the only absolute truth." Well said. He gave a hard kick at that fast decaying relie of the long ago, styled by Brother John Brown, of Kansas, as a "nondescript and humbug," commonly known as the Past Master's Degree. He said it had been "weighed in the balance and found wanting," to which Brother Murrow will allow this writer to respond, "Amen." I think in a few years but few will be found so poor as to do it reverence. The Journal of Proceedings of our Grand Lodge for 1890 was briefly noticed. He said the Proceedings were not received in time for review, as their Grand Lodge meets early in November. He gave us this compliment: "Missouri is very popular in the Indian Territory." Not wishing to immolate the only copy of Proceedings he had, he quoted the review' of our Journal of 1890 from the report of Brother Diehl, of Utah I am very much obliged to Brother Murrow for making that appropriation, as I am sure Brother Diehl was equal to the occasion, and gave Missouri a better send-off than we could have expected from Brother Murrow on short notice. Following him through his entire work, I find many terse comments and sparkling sentences. Brother Murrow appropriated a table of sta.tistics from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New York, in which the different jurisdictions are given "numerical standing." In that table, Missouri is correctly assigned the seventh place, but in a statement which follows, it is said that Mississippi, Indiana, Iowa and Texas are rated next to Massachusetts and others. The facts are, that in that note Missouri was left out entirely, when she should have been placed next to Massachusetts. If Brother Murrow had studied the comparison

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table, he never would haye given Mississippi a standing above Missouri, when that jurisdiction occupies the twenty-sixth place and Texas the tenth. This is a small matter to notice, but the repeated publication of such statements, without correction, does an injustice to Missouri, and makes a wrong impression concerning.those that are over-rated. I take a pleasant leave of Brother Murrow, and hope to meet him in the field of thought in the near future. The Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory has changed its time of meeting from November to August. I trust the Journal of Proceedings for the present year may be received before I close my labors. Brother Bennett路was re-elected Grand Master, and resides at Muskogee. Brother Murrow is still Grand Secretary, and lives at Atoka.

IOWA. FORTY-NINTH

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A large, well-arranged and handsomely printed Journal reached this dffice in less than six weeks, after the close of the Forty-ninth Annual Session. The Grand Lodge met in the city of Dubuque June 7th, and closed on the 9th. M. 路W. Bro. Ralph G. Phelps, Grand Master, presided. R. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin was Grand Secretary. Brother Parvin still maintains his well-earned fame as a Grand Secretary, whose work is not surpassed by any member of the Guild. Having grown up with the office, he has made it what it is, and knowing how to do the work, always does it in the best style and with great promptness. The vast amount of labor performed by him in a brief space of time should put to shame some bungling officials, whose small pamphlets are not brought out from the press for months after the adjournment of their Grand Bodies. The recapitulation furnished by Brother Parvin is a volume of informat.ion in itself. At the opening of the session there were 451 Chartered Lodges on the roll, showing a membership of 23,000. 'Six Lodges had' been created under Dispensation, and five of them were granted Charters. Representatives were present from 380 Lodges; Returns had been made and dues paid on time by 376, with 75 too late. There was a total increase of 2,280, and a decrease of 1,803, leaving a clear gain of 477. The income amounts to nearly $20,000-the pay roll to about $7,000.

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The Grand Lodge was welcomed to Dubuque by Brother Crum, in the name of the 400 Brethren in the three Lodges located in that city. A very lengthy and elaborate Address emanated from the Grand East路 It contains a great deal of matter peculiar to the local jurisdiction. He said the year had been one of growth, with a larger increase than for many years past, and characterized it as a year of peace and harmony. He treated at considerable length the subject of Concurrent Jurisdiction, respecting Lodges bordering on State lines, and seemed not well pleased at the action of the Grand Lodge of Missouri declining to recogni7.e the proposed concnrrent jurisdiction of Missouri and Iowa. . He elaborated the subject of non-collection of Lodge dues, and said that he had found delinquent dues in the Iowa Lodges, July 1, 1891, amounting to $47,000. Nothing is truer than the remark that "Many Lodges can trace their first steps toward failure to the accumulation of unpaid dues." He might have added, "worthless Secretaries." Mentioning their laws on the Cerneau question, he said the disturbance has nearly disappeared. The difficulty in Qhio was referred to, and the clandestine body of that jurisdiction and other disturbing matters properly stated. He mentioned at length the difficulty in the case of Brother John Scott, Past Grand Master, and Master of one of the Lodges, whose jewel of office he liad arrested. The subject was treated in extenso. The matter was referred to the Committee on Grievance. The petition from Brother Scott was subsequently referred to a special committee, with directions to report at the next annual session. Masonic Schools were considered, and the labors of Brother Van Saun, Grand Custodian, commended. An extended view of the subject of charity and Masonic Homes finds a place in the Address. On this subject a Committee reported, discouraging the undertaking of such an institution as a Masonic Home, and a continuance of the present system. That system is for each Lodge to dispose of its own means, and disburse its charities. The Kentucky resolutions concerning the Masonic Congress were mentioned, and properly referred to a committee. A list of the illustrious dead was presented, and in the Journal is found elegant and appropriate memorial tributes written by Brother Parvin. The Grand :Master recommended some change in the Code in reference to time of meeting of Lodges where the moon governs the case. It seems that the moon does not al ways come to time in that jurisdie tion, and by reason of tardiness in one month, makes her appearance twice in the next, causing embarrassment as to the correct date of meeting.

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The Grand Secretary records an interesting episode as taking place in the history of the session. He presented and introduced an old friend of more than fifty years, Brother Levi. This Brother was the first Mason made in Dubuque Lodge, December 30th, 1842.. Being eightythree years of age, and having been fifty years a Mason, he was welcomed cordially by the Grand Master and Grand Lodge. Numerous reports, full and extended, were duly considered during the session. This is especially true in respect to the reports on Grievance and Jurisprudence. Brother Parvin, Grand Secretary and Grand Librarian, supplied extensive and interesting matter connected with those two positions. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the third day of the session, adopting resolutions of thanks to the citizens of Dubuque, and to Grand Master Phelps for the manner in which he had conducted the business of the Grand Lodge during its session. CORRESPONDENCE.

While the Report of Brother Parvin is not so extended as heretofore, yet it is a thoroughly condensed work, containing m~ch matter gleaned from the Journals examined. It presents to my view more correctly the idea of the duty of the reviewer. The fifty-two Grand Lodge Proceedings were examined at more or less length, a~d comments freely made upon their contents. Noticing the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, he said that Grand Master Gibbs "§ubmitted only a very garbled portion of the correspondence." In order that his side of the question might be fully appreciated, Brother Parvin published the whole correspondence, which is quite lengthy. In reviewing Idaho, he certainly disposed of Brother Stevenson and his favorite dogma as to the origin of Masonry. The Idaho Brother still maintains that Freemasonry was created at the building of Solomon's Temple, and claims for it a "divine origin." Our Journal for 1891 was accorded a brief fraternal notice. He says the Grand Secretary of Missouri is without a competitor in the dispatch with which he published Grand Lodge Proceedings. He appeals to me to help him "go for" those Grand Secretaries who take :five months, instead of five days, to mail their Proceedings, comprised within much less space than those of Missouri or Iowa. Brother Parvin, some years • ago, published his idea of a "Model Grand Secretary." It seems that his standard has not been measured up to by some officials of Grand Bodies, and their tardiness is still calculate.d to provoke just criticism.

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The Address of Grand Master 'Walker was noticed with favor, and its important features transferred to his Report. Brother Parvin thinks that if the serpent "discord" should ever enter the borders of Missouri, that the Grand Secretary would be found its "most indomitable opponent." This is very gracious on the part of Brother Parvin, in vie路w of all he has said against the Grand Secretary of Missouri, in charging him with identity with the Cerneau faction. However, if the Cerneaus want to try it, let them come here and set lJ.p shop. Brother Parvin takes occasion to congratulate me as to my conversion. "From what and to what?" If he will produce a line or sentence ever written by me in favor of Cerneauism, I will repent and seek absolution, not at the hands of Brother Parvin, but of genuine Freemasonry. Brother Parvin concluded his very strong and practical Report with a good long dissertation respecting the Grand Lodge legislation in their recognition of Masonic Bodies. In this article he furnishes a brief review or history of the legislation against Cerneauism, and in favor of what is regarded as legitimate Scottish Rite Masonry. He veryappropriately ended his conclusion by exposing the clandestine character and claims of the so-called Grand Lodge in the Jurisdiction ~f Ohio. A very interesting sketch was written by Brother Parvin, giving a personal and Masonic history of Most Worshipful Brother Phelps, Grand Master of Iowa, whose portrait appears in the Journal. The Grand Master, Brother Phelps, 路was re-elected; Atlantic.

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Of course Brother Parvin still holds the fort at Cedar Rapids, and is not only Grand Secretary, but Committee on Correspondence.

KANSAS. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge assembled in the city of Leavenworth, on the 17th of February, 1892. :LVI:. W. Bro. And.rew Callaham, Grand Master, present and presiding. Brother John H. Brown, Grand Secretary. From the very complete Summary furnished by Brother Brown, it is ascertained that there are 344 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 18,426, showing a gain of 337 for the year. The Reports show a great deal of work done in the Lodges. Over 1,200 were raised, and idmis-

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sions and reinstatements amounted to some 700. The representation of Lodges was large, which with Past Grand Officers, Past Masters and Representatives of Grand Lodges, made the attendance quite full. In the list of Grand Officers, two black lines indicated the absence of their Grand Treasurer and Grand Junior Deacon, both of whom passed away from life to test the realities of the great future. Brother Stephen Beck, Grand Treasurer, had filled that station for the period of thirty-four years. 'rhe tribute paid him by the Grand Master 'was sincere and merited. The Record shows the decease of Brother B. J. F. Hanna, Past Grand Senior 'Varden, and Past Grand Commander of Templars of the State. A very kind and considerate memorial was offered to the name and worth of the Grand Junior Deacon, Brother Frank B. Day. Other Brethren, at home and abroad, were enrolled by the Grand Master in the list of the departed. ADDRESS.

A very capable business paper was furnished by the Grand Master, covering twelve pages. I give a condensed review of his official labors. His statement shows the existence of most friendly relations with all other Grand Lodges with which they are in correspondence. The Grand Master announced that on account of ill health, he had been denied the pleasure of extended visitation. Under the head of "Visiting our Mother Grand Lodge," he made the following very pleasant allusion respecting his attendance on the Grand Lodge of Missouri in Kansas City : One of the very pleasant things during the year was a visit. October 14th. by all the Elective Officers of this Grand Lodge, together with our Grand Senior Deat::on, Grand Sword Bearer and Brother D. Byington, Past Deputy Grand Mastpr to the 1\1. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri, while in session in Kansas City. We were most cord13lly received and welcomed, and our visit was a delightful one. We attended an elegant banquet in the evening, given by the Brethren of Kansas City to the Grand Lodge of Missouri and other guests, at which unbounded hospitality prevailed. I noted with pleasure that there was nothing stronO'er than coffee to drink. even though the banquet wus lavishly furnishpd with good t11ings to eat, and a tine band discoursed sweet music for the occa!o'ion. The world improves, and Masonry-which is ancient and never cha~ges -has made a great stride in thc cause ot temperance in the last twenty路five years. I am glad to say that it wields it mighty influence throughout this country in that direction.

The Grand Master and other Grand Officers who visited us during our session, may be assured that a warm welcome awaits them whenever we shall be honored by their presence. Remembering the pleasant associations enjoyed during the stay of our Brethren from Kansas, and appreciating renewed fraternities growing out of that visit, I must express a regret that Missouri does not reciprocate the courtesies shown us, and visit the Grand Lodge sessions of Kansas. The close proximity of their meetings and the amiable relations existing between the two jurisdictions,' should cause. the "Mother Grand Lodge" to visit bel' vigorous and progressive daughter on all possible occasions.

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The Grand Master indulged in some admirable reflections in the conrse of his Address. He said the strength of Masonry does not depend so much upon numbers as upon quality. This statement is so sound and practical, that it is recommended to all our Missouri Lodges. Grand Master Callaham well said that we should receive none into our ranks who are not moral and upright men before God and the world. A truer sentiment was never uttered than that which follows: "A profane man is not a moral man, and, none except moral and upright men should be permitted to kneel at our altars." The Grand Master said that he was painfully aware of the fact that in some Lodges more or less soliciting is done to inerease membership. He considers this a most reprehensible practice. . During his term he had created four Lodges under Dispensation. The record of his official acts shows a great variety of duties performed; among them, granting special Dispensations to confer degrees out of time. This he considers "a growing evil," and recommenued that the Committee on Jurisprudence be directed to formulate some regulations that will check this haste in making Masons. Grand Masters can "cheek" this growing evil by refusing permission to railroad candidates through the Lodges. He reported ten decisions rendered, all of which were approved except three. He decided that a 'Worshipful Master-elect should receive the Past Master's Degree before being installed. This decision was not approved. He also ruled that a 'Vorshipful Master who appears as a witness in a Masonic trial, is not qualified to preside at such trial. This was likewise overruled, or in some sense modified. He submitted a number of recommendations to the Grand Lodge for its consideration, which were duly passed upon. He put himself upon record as favoring most earnestly the establishment of a Masonie Home. The committee which reported upon this interest, submitted the question: "Is there a necessity for a .Masonic Home?" Speaking to this proposition and arguing the same at some length, the committee reached the conclusion that it was desirable to found such an Institution, also that it was feasible, and that the Grand 'Lodge should so adjust its law as to establish and maintain a Masonic Home. This report, the Record states, was adopted unanimously by a rising vote. The Brethren of Kansas have entered most enthusiastically and zealously upon the work of establishing a Masonic Home, and I have no doubt they will push the enterprise with the assured energy and intelligent zeal that have characterized ,the Fraternity in that jurisdiction.

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In a report found in the Journal, I learn that the Grand Lodge has a "Charity Fund," amounting to some $3,400. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Brown, is in keeping with all his business papers, sound, pract.ical and complete. The committee's Report on Grand Master's Address, was flattering and complimentary, styling it "able and well arranged." The Mutual Masonic Benefit Society was reported upon and approved. The Committee on Returns of Lodges reported in exten.~o, and said that about the usual number of Returns were found that contained errors, many of them inexcusable. The comments of the committee on failures of Secretaries to attend to their duty, were quite spicy and suggestive: The Grand IJodge granted Charters for the creation of five new Lodges. An Oration was delivered by Brother B. G. Brown, Grand Orator, which was pronounced excellent, and upon its delivery, the Oration was, by a rising vote, received and ordered printed. The pay-roll路of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, as in other jurisdictions, cuts a pretty large figure. . The various subjects considered by the different committees received the most careful attention, and sound and safe conclusions were reached. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the second day of the session. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report rendered by the veteran Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Brother John 'H. Brown, covers one hundred and ninety pages, and contains notices of the Proceedings of sixty-four Grand Lodges, American and Foreign. It is always a pleasure to review the work of Brother Brown, of Kansas. He is an independent thinker, solid writer and a fraternal reviewer. He thinks for himself and says what he thinks on proper occasions. Always conservative, yet" firm and fixed in his views, his writings are valuable and reliable. Reviewing Colorado, he said: Wc arc glad to note Brother Greenlell.rs trenchant opposition to the Cerneau Rite and its propagandists, who, it is feared. have provcn themselves hostile to every branch of recognized Masonry and are arrant abettors of strife and di~cord.

Brother Brown, like myself, has no use for the "so-called Past Master's Degree." He denominates it "nondescript" and a "humbug."

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Brother Brown very correctly says that "originally, there was no such degree." He offers the same objection to its use in Symbolic Lodges that I have presented in former comments upon that subject. The inconsistency and absurdity of the thing is very plain, when we remember that the degree is conferred before the l\Iaster-elect is even installed into office. This being the case, he is made a Past Master before he is Master, iniact, of his Lodge. The prevailing idea and impression created by using the term Past Master, is that it is a title won by the party who has served the Lodge as Master .for a required term, and passed the chair as its Master. The custom of conferring the degree in advance of installation, certainly does not harmonize with the idea of a Brother becoming Past Master by actual service. It seems that in Kansas, the degree is not in favor with the Grand Lodge as a part of Symbolic Masonry. Commenting upon the sentiments uttered by others respecting saMasons, Brother Brown ~aid :

~oon-keeping by

Twenty-two yeaTs ago the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas decided that

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called a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. Since that time it has been well understood that a petition for initiation or affiliation of one thus en~a~ed, directly or indirectly, cannot be received in our Lodges. In a few instanccs where .l\fllsons have engaged in the business, they have either been compelled to discontinue it, or have been â‚Źxpclied, after trial.

Well done, Kansas Masons! Grand Master Callaham, in his Address, already reviewed, characterizes Missouri as their "Mother Grand Lodge," and the mother is very proud of her daughter in every respect, and certainly not less so in view of the opposition above shown to the saloon. Brother Brown says that twenty-two years ago that Grand Lodge took action on the question. In' point of time, as to direct legislation, the daughter is in advance of the mother, but the mother is all right, and will so continue. Some committee had criticised a decision of the Grand Master of Kansas, concerning the use of the name of Christ by Chaplains of Lodges. The decision was that "an objection to the use of that holy name in a Lodge prayer is not good, and should be ruled out of order." The critic, commenting upon that ruling, said the name of Christ should not be used in Blue Lodge Masonry. His reason was that "there are many Brethren of the Jewish faith who do not believe in Christ." Brother Brown says, in reply, that if this opinion is accepted, "consistency would require a part of the ritual of the Third Degree, and the work connected with it, to be omitted, since both owe their existence to the teachings of Christ." I may be permitted "to say, concerning the above objection of the critic, that there are as many Brethren of the

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Christian faith belonging to Masonry as of the Jewish. Indeed, it may be assumed, that men of the Christian faith in :Masonry are largely in the majority. This being so, I submit that they are entitled to con:sideratioll as respects their religious views and principles. Moreover, it has never been known that a Mason who is a Christian objected to prayer offered in our Lodges by an Israelite. I haveheard prayers offered by rabbis of the Jewish Church, and could utter a hearty "So mote it be," to their address t() the Almighty Father. No one thought of criticising because of the omission of the name of Christ. Another fact which should be remembered in respect to devotions conducted in Lodges: A Chaplain is appointed as such to conduct the religious worship, and the appointment carries with it the right and duty to offer prayer according to his religious conscience. He does not pray for Jew or Christian, but prays for Masons and Masonry. The critic who is ready to take exceptions, to the form of prayers used in our Lodges, whetherby Jew or Christian, is liable to the charge of paying more att.ention to the words employed or form used, than to the spirit contained in the devotions upon the occasion. If I belonged to a Lodge of Masons: composed largely of Israelites, and the Chaplain was a Jewish' rabbi, I should feel that I merited the contempt of my Brethren by objecting to the form of prayel~ used by my Jewish Brother. Brother Brown, in reply to the same critic, who had commented quite freely on the deliverances of Grand Lodges and Grand Masters, respecting the evils of intemperance, uttered the following strong and vigorous sentiments: Our Brother is fully one-fourth of a eentury behind the times if he expects to aid in the restoration anhe practices of the one hundred and fifty years preceding. When jurisdictions like Indiana and Missouri wheel into line with many others, he can but see that the rubicon has been successfullY ero~sed bv bands who mean to exterminate the foulest enemy of Masonry, and save j3rothers from indigence, still the cry of wunt from their wives and children, and save all from the poor-house, or make it unnecessary to open the doors of l\Iasonie Homes for any except those whose wants have been superinduced by causes other than those traceable to the saloon or groggery.

Moralizing on the usefulness and good influence of the Masonic Institution, Brother Brown uttered the following cogent and 'practical language: Pre路 eminently 'Masonry is an Institution of peltce, f~unded on the rock of good-will, to men ltnd to all mell. Brethren who thus understand it, and lire animated by the controlling desire of benefiting their fellow-men, arc doubly armed to break down the 'wallS of strife 'and smooth the paths of discord, however hedged and obstructed by rugged obstacles. There is not a Lodge in our country which, if it works in accord with the principles professed, that cannot root out every element, which, in its neighborhood, tends to en-gender inharmonious action, ifnot open warfare. It should teach as much by example as by words, and cultivate a spirit of harmony-the offspring of genuine brotherly lovewhich, by it~ reflex aCLion, will generate that love throughout the community and thereby soften every asperity which may appear. ''''hat a field for beneficence; what. chance for every Brother to employ his talents in aiding his fellow-men to rise to theheight to which humanity may attain with little help and good example!

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I cannot overlook nor omit the very appropriate and pertinent expressions of Brother Brown, respecting a class found in many of our Lodges, whom he characterizes as our "smart youngsters." It is a good lesson to those who may be designated as "smart Alecks:" But too oftcn those barely fledged forge to the front, and with amazing impudence crowd back or aside the experienced and conservative, who have every qualification to lead their associates in any undertaking for the joint welfare and progress of the whole. Yonr smart youngst.er, your good fellow. presumes tu conduct his superiors when barely competent to follow, and then, many times, needing admonition to keep him from entering paths new and circuitous, if not positively forbidden by law and approved CIlSWID. }{everence for age and respect for ability do not suggest modesty, nor prompt that fine spirit of deference, which wise men, in every age, have notf,d as a mark of genuine manhood. On the contrary. they seem to feel, for so they act. as if the past had accumulated nothing worthy of further preservation, and once in place, set abl)ut inaugurating their own crude notionR under the pretense of reform, when, in fact, no reform is needed, and every innovation becomes a source of mischief, and leads to discord and misrule, not infrequently to weakness and decay. But thc way to check such presumpt.ion will not be found by abandoning the field to such associates. No'Mason shonld absent himself from the Lodge because of like annoyances. A resolute opposition to pretentions not backed by talent and experience, will soon teach striplings their duty, and compel them to recognize-the fact that Brethren stand on the same level, that no one should at¡ tempt to lead or represent his fellows whose fitness is not attested by a record, marking devotion to sonnd Masonic principles.

The Proceedings of our Grand Lodge Session held in Kansas City, 1891, were reviewed quite extensively, eight pages being accorded our Journal. A good portion of this notice was devoted to the Address of Grand :Master Walker, extracts and quotations therefrom being incorporated alike. He referred, in the following language" to the visit of the officers of the Grand Lodge of K::msas to our Grand Lodge Session in Kansas City: ' At the morning session of the second day, the officers of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were announced, and the Grand Secretary, by direction of the Grand Master, introduced them to the Grand Lodge, and they were welcomed by Grand 'Master'Valker, to whom Grand Master Callaham, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, responded.

Speaking of views concerning¡ the rejection of Masons seeking to affiliate with Lodges, Brother Brown says it is a difficult question to solve, but suggests that Grand Lodges might amend their law in respect to black balls in such cases, and require two or three to reject such applications.

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irrepressible John Brown of Kansas, I take my leave of him, with the hope of meeting again in this department in the coming time, as well as in the flesh. DAVID B. FULLER, Eureka, Grand Master. JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary, Kansas City, Kansas.

KENTUCKY. NINETY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of this Grand Lodge is always full and of rare interest to me as a reviewer. There is a class of representative men in that jurisdiction, who have given eminence to Freemasonry second to none in the country, in all the essentials of. the Institution. A long list of illustrious names has appeared on the Grand Lodge roll, giving character, worth and influence to the Fraternity in Kentucky, and high standing abroad. The last session was held in Louisville, Commencing October 7th, 1891. IV1. W. Bro. Charles H. Fiske, Grand 'Master, and Brother Henry B. Grant, Grand Secretary. The statistical summary says that "Representatives of Lodges present,393." I am unable to determine whether this was from 393 Lodges or Representatives from Lodges amounting to that number. How many Lodges are in the jurisdiction the table does not show, and I have not time to count them. The Membership is reported at 16,465, showing a net gain of 429. The increase was larger than for some years past, and the decrease surprisingly large. Judging from the pay roll, the representation was equal to any former year. The list shows fifteen Past Grand Masters and Representatives of thirty Grand Lodges in attendance. Missouri was represented by our excellent . Brother Grant, Grand Secretary. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Fiske was a very lengthy one, covering fifty pages. It is certainly a very able and exhaustive paper.. He said the organization of that Grand Lodge occurred early in the present century, and that no one remains who participated in its formation. The Grand Master mentioned with expressions of deep feeling, the loss sustained by that jurisdiction in the Death of Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, Brother Hiram Bassett, who passed away

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soon after the close of the preceding session of the Grand Lodge. The minutes of an Emergent Communication, convened to bury the distinguished Brother, appeared in the Journal now under consideration. The Grand Master recommended that the Craft cause some suitable and permanent monument to be reared to commemorate the Masonic services and worth of Brother Bassett. A long list of the eminent dead of other jurisdictions was furnished by Grand Master Fiske. Bpecial mention wa~ made by him of the death of Brother Albert Pike. After this worthy mention of deceased Brethren, the Grand Master gave arecital of his official acts during the term. He said disagreeable duties had been required at his hands in the suspension of Masters of Lodges, whose cases he reported in detail. Numerous Dispensations granted by him were accounted for in the Address. Applications in great numbers had been presented, asking permission to confer degrees out of time. These were invariably refused on the ground that the provisions of the Constitution governing such matters, prevented compliance with the various requests. DECISIONS.

A list of fifty-five rulings was presented tiy the Grand Master and duly considered by a committee, which said: "We find the decisions of the Grand Master in accordance with law and usage, and recommend that they be approved." The rulings of Grand Master Fiske were elaborated at great length, the facts connected with each case being given in detail. He informed the Grand Lodge that the unveiling of the monument erected by the Craft of the United States to the memory of Brother Past Grand Master Rob't Morris, justified him in calling a Special Session for that purpose. Records of the action are found in the Journal of Proceedings. The same service was rendered by a Special Session of the Grand Lodge at the unveiling of the monument erected to the memory 01 Brother Luke P. Blackburn, ex-Governor of Kentucky. The Grand Master presented in his Address the circular sent out by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, respecting the spurious Grand路 Lodge organized by some parties who had belonged to Lodges in that jurisdiction, whose Charters had been forfeited. Brother Fiske issued a circular to the Lodges in Kentucky forbidding any Lodge to recognize or admit as a visitor, any person hailing-from the so-called Grand Lodge of Ohio. It is only necessary to say here that the action of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was positive and definite in its condemnation of the spurious body.

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Grand Master Fiske paid the following just and well-deserved tribute to the fidelity and efficiency of their Grand Secretary, Brother n. B. Grant: I think I can safely assume that in no other jurisdiction have the duties of a Grand Sccretary been morc than ill our own. I do not believe they have been more promptly or faithfully discharged anywhere than here. Lodges are multiplying, membership is increasing, Quties are becoming more onerous. Give this matter the attention it deserves, I entreat you. Remember that it is not every Mason who can fill the important, perhaps the most important, office in the Grand Lodge. Peculiar qualifications must be possessed in order to render a :party an effident Grand Secretary. He J!lust know not only the records and accounts 111 his office. but he must also be a Masomc st.udent, and authority upon Masonic law and jurisprudence; upon him much depends the usefulness or otherwise of your Grand l\faster. Were I compelled to choose between a Grand Lodge wit.h 11 competent Grand Master and an incompetent Grand Secretary, and a Grand Lodge with a mediocre Grand Ma.c;ter and an efficient, well-informed GrllOd Secretary,.r would select the latter as the better equipped Grand Body, and the one likely to make the better record in the opinion of Masonic writers, critics and correspondents.

Having furnished an exhibit of the various business matters passed upon by him, he said that it was pleasing to turn from such cares and the tedium of business to bring before the Grand Lodge, t.he light of all true Kentucky Masons, the Masonic Home. He said the institution is dear to every :M:ason, and his treatment of that grand Kentucky enterprise is one of the most beautiful pieces of Masonic literature of the day. From the well uttered and graceful tributes to that work, I make the following selections: Many monuments of value. of beauty and of worth stand upon Kentucky's soil. But the noblest. the grandest. the most priceless of them all, is that pile known us "The Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home." Genius has been recogmzed, military spirit and public service have caused their record to be made up0n stone and marble, but it has remained for brotherly loye and Christian charity to demand a more la<iting, valuable and enduring monument than anght else. Towering shafts and ornamented columns mas in many places bc found, but over-topping, shadOWing and eclipsing them all, stands "Our Home." Alone and unique for a time it stood, but it~ influence, its genial warmth, its usefulness. have not been appreciated and enjoyed in this State alone. nor will its bencfits be confined to the worthy distressed of this Grand Jurisdiction alone. The IVlasonic ~pirit ha~ been aroused throughout the length and breadth of our land. Surely the members alld constituents of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky may, with commendable pride, be assured and know that their "well-earned fame has spread both far and wide, for acts of charity and deeds of pnre beneficence." The noble example set by the :Masons of Kentucky is being emulated by the Craft in other States. This Rome stands as one of the grandest evidences of Christian civilization ill the latter half of the Nineteellth Century. In none other than a Christian land can such an instituton be found, In none other than a Christian community could such a project as the erection of a Home for widows and orphans have been conceived and carried into execution. Only Masons imbued with love, the true and only charity, can maintain and sustain this noble work in all its fullness and perfection. .

I am gratified to find the high compliment paid the new Superintendent of the Home, Past Grand Master Campbell H. Johnson. From a brief but pleasant acquaintance with Brother Johnson, it is the opinion of this writer that no more appropriate choice could have been made by the management of the Home. Kentucky Masons furnished t.he Masonic Fraternity of this coun try an example which has been imitated by very many of our Grand Lodges, when it established a real Masonic charity as illustrated by its Home and the sacred work accomplished by it.

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Grand Master Fiske closed his superb Address with references to jurisdictions that had caught the generous contagion from their example and had established similar institutions. He forgot to mention Missouri, however,-as next to Kentucky she stands pre-eminent. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Grant, is remarkably complete and a very able document. . Its general information and detailed matter show that an able and路 competent officer is in charge of that department of work. It well justifies the statement of the Grand Master that the duties of his (.IDce have not been more promptly or faithfully discharged anywhere. The work of Brother Grant was critically examined and cordially approved by an' able committee. His work and the endorsement well constitute a gratifying proof of the value and competency of the Grand Secretary of Kentucky. Past Grand Master Brother 路Fitch submitted a report and resolutions, which were adopted, on the death of the late Past Grand Master Hiram Bassett. A report emanating from that elegant writer, Brother Fitch, is what one would expect it to be, a finished composition and a lofty tribute. The Committee on Necrology added a memorial tribute through its Chairman, Brother Campbell H. Johnson, in honor of Brother Bassett, the same being adopted unanimously by a rising vote. The same committee made honorable mention of "Gen. Albert Pike, the gallant warrior, learned jurist and distinguished Mason." A paper was presented and adopted looking to the formation and holding of a Fraternal Congress in the city of Chicago, some time during the World's Fair. A thoroughly Representative Committee of six members was created for the purpose of carrying out the proposition, should said Congress be held. Thirteen Lodges which have been working under Dispensations received Charters during the session. Three were continued under Dispensation, and Dispensations granted by the Grand Lodge to form three new Lodges. A resolution proposing to amend the Constitution was submitted and sent over to the next session of the Grand Lodge. It proposes that when the Master and both Wardens are absent at any stated meeting of the Lodge, the same can be opened and business transacted by the Junior Past Master. I have thus taken a survey of the business transactions of the Ninety-second Session of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. G. L. Ap.-5.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

~s heretofore, the Report was prepared by Brother James W. Staton, who is the present Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge. The Report reviews the usual number of Grand Lodge Journals and covers 113 路pages. Like all reviews prepared by Brother Staton, it is written ~hroughout, not a single extract or clipping being found in it.

Our Journal for 1890 received the compliment of three pages, in which Brother Staton noticed kindly and favorably our transactions at that session. He is a careful reviewer, and notices and "records all things proper to be written." Referring to our operations along the same lines of charity that have distinguished the Kentucky Fraternity he had the following to say: Missouri is one of the fortunate jurisdictions that is blessed with a Masonic Home, and the beauties and glories of such an institution comes in for a fair share of the Gruna Master's attention. The question of means to support the Home comes in for u good share of careful thought, and recommendations are made to make some permanent provisions for the future of the Home. We shall be glad to chronicle the fact that permanent means will be established for its success. Enthusiasm will run 'iUch lTIstitutions successfully for a while, but the time will come to all of them when something more substantiltl than enthusiasm must be provided, and this time seems to have corne to the Craft of Missouri. .

He gave my Report on Correspondence the benefit of half his space, for which he has my thanks, as well as for his courteous and fraternal commendation. He took occasion to say that the only real difference between himself and the Missouri Committee was upon the Cerneau question. I was not aware of any difference between Brother Staton and myself on this question. Cerneauism is a back number or a dead issue. If he means that we differ as to the treatment of that "ism," another question is thereby presented. JAMES A. McKENZIE, Oak Grove, Grand Master. HENRY B. GRANT, Louisville, Grand Secretary.

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The session was held in New Orleans, commencing February 8, 11;92. M. W. Bro. Charles F. Buck, Grand Master; Richard Lambert, Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from sixty-three Lodges. The membership in that jurisdiction as reported is 4,590.

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The Journal contains the minutes of an Emergent or Special Communication, which was called for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, March 25, 1891. M. "V. Bro. Buck presided on the occasion, and delivered an address; which was supplemented by an interesting oration made by the Grand Orator, Brother Snively. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is a lengthy one, covering thirty-seven pages. He paid appropriate and fraternal attention to the dead of the jurisdiction; among them路 he recorded the name and merits of Past Grand Master John G. Fleming. Under the head of "Foreign Relations," he mentioned the receipt of a communication from the Grand Master of Ohio. Brother Buck said he did not think any action on the part of their Grand Lodge necessary, as no recognition of any kind would be accorded adherents of the Ohio faction. Treating of the Fraternal Congress proposed by the Grand Lodge of 'Kentucky, he thought good might come from such a meeting in the way of interchange of opinions and fraternal courtesies. He did not entertain any fear as to. the Congress leading to the formation of a General Grand Lodge. He expressed a very practical thought in saying there could be no such thing as "a Grand Lodge over Grand Lodges." The Grand Master gave a somewhat lengthy review of criticisms made upon his former Address by the Committee on Foreign Correspondence of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. In said Address, Brother Buck had expressed the idea that their Committee on Foreign Correspondence might assist in reaching the conclusion, whether it was desirable or proper to establish intercourse with Masonic Grand Bodies in Europe. It seems that the Pennsylvania Committee, with vigorous severity, assailed the views of the Grand Master of Louisiana on the ' subject. The reply of Brother Buck is' timely, pertinent and just. Certainly his treatment of the subject gives the Pennsylvania Committee an opportunity to learn a lesson in Masonic Charity. From the Reports of the District Deputies received, the Grand Master learned that the year past had been an active and busy one. He reported having been able to make but three visits outside of the city during his term. As a matter of local interest, reference was made in the Address to the laying of the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple in New Orleans. A number of rulings were reported as having been called for hy various inquiries. He decided that every member present must vote

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when a ballot is taken on an application for initiation. This is the law in Missouri. An applicant who had lost one eye was considered eligible for the Mysteries of Masonry. Perhaps this will not please the critical Committee 'of Pennsylvania, and Brother Buck may have to preach charity to that venerable writer in his next Address. An Entered Apprentice lost his right hand above the wrist. The Grand Master decided that he was disqualified to advance, under the law. His declaration shows his standing as to "the severe interpretation of law and usage on physical disqualifications." He said if he had power to alter the law he would do so. The statement made by him is in accordance with my own views, that "in the advance of modern science, the reason for at least parts of onr law exist no longer." Under the regulations governing that Grand Lodge, questions of law' are referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who report their opinions or findings to the Grand Master. Dispensations had been issued by him for the creation of six new Lodges. Requests to issue special circulars asking local Lodges for relief, were refused. Speaking of the new Masonic Temple, the Grand Master said that work is well-nigh completed." From his lengthy and elaborate ~tatements, it is learned that the original proposition adopted was to erect a Temple not to exceed in cost $60,000. It was afterwards found that this would not be enough to 路meet the demands of the case, and at a Special Communication in 1890, the Grand Lodge voted an appropriation of $100,000. T~e Grand Master was authorized to issue路路 bonds of the Grand Lodge, secured by a mortgage on the Temple. Anissue of $70,000 at 5 per cent was made. These bonds had not all been disposed of, as shown in the Grand Master's Address. On the general subject he wrote hopefully and intelligently. It was assumed that the rents to be derived from the building will pay interest on the bonds, and create a fund for the extinction of the Temple debt. He estimated their assets at $150,000, consisting of real estate and improvements. '~the

Speaking of the Masonic Home, the Grand Master said: "It is an enterprise too remote to discuss in det~il, though no one can dispute that it is a praiseworthy and creditable undertaking." It is the fi.x~d purpose, as well as the law, that after the Temple' is paid for, all its surplus revenues must be forever dedicated to charity.

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that, owing to the incubus resting upon the Fraternity, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana has been under depression, and devoid of the life and activity so much sought after by the Grand Master himself. 'While much work had been done, and the Lodges had gained new members, the total aggregate was not materially increased. He said death had made terrible inroads upon their ranks, and they were still feeling the effects of years of stagnation. Until the ranks are recruited with youth and younger manhood, the losses will continue very largely to offset the gains made by'Lodges. A very delicate and appropriate compliment was paid Grand Secretary Lambert, whose labors were said to have been particularly arduous, and unusually burdensome, though well and faithfully accomplished. Brother Buck has labored earnestly, faithfully and conscientiously through years to bring the Grand Lodge of Louisiana out of the wilderness. He is succeeding by the faithful co-operation of his Brethren, and in time, it is to be hoped, will prove himself to be the Frank Lawrence of Louisiana Masonry. His Address, as a whole, is a grand pointer, indicating the future success and deliverance of the Fraternity.in that jurisdiction. The Reports of the other Grand Officers, Committees and Boards of Relief are found in the Proceedings, constituting valuable information to the local'Fraternity. The Grand Lodge reduced its $3 tax assessment on degrees to $2. This subject was mentioned in the Address of Grand Master Buck. The Grand Lodge closed its session on the third day, after a thorough review of all matters of interest requiring consideration. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of seventy pages was rendered by the Committee in charge of that interest, who followed his former custom of' rev~ew by subjects rather than by notices of the Proceedings of Grand Lodges. The Report, like its predecessors, consists of extracts from Grand Lodge Journals. CHARLES ,F. BUCK, New Orleans, Grand Master. RICHARD LAMBERT, New Orleans, Grand Secretary.

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MASSACHUSETTS. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge holds Quarterly and Stated Communications each year. At the Quarterly Session, held December 9, 1891, Grand .Master Brother Samuel Wells presided. Sereno D. Nickerson was Grand Secretary. I glean from the Grand Master's Address of twenty-six pages, that there are 321 Lodges in obedience to that Grand Lodge, with a membership of 31,786. Representatives of 164 Lodges were present. A gain of 906 was reported. The Lodges in that jurisdiction have no numbers. In his Address, the Grand Master said that the course of events had run so smoothly since the last Annual Meeting, and the Masonic sky had been so' cloudless, that he had little of interest to report. The year had been free from disaster, while the ranks of the Past and Present Grand Officers remained unbroken, the angel of death having passed over and spared them all. He had .learned through the reports of the District Deput.ies, that the Lodges were generally in a good condition and prosperous. A large number of visits to the Lodges were reported by Grand Master Wells. He had created one new Lodge under Dispensation. A long list of Special Dispensations is found in the Address. The Grand Lecturer submitted a very satisfactory Report of the work done by him. The Grand Master's Address embraces all matters of detail usually found in the Report of the Grand Secretary. In making such exhibits, the Grand Master certainly exempts his Grand Secretary from a vast amount of labor. From the Address it is learned that the Masonic Temple is in good condition in every respect. There is a marked increase in value, and income from rents. .The valuation of the Temple property is put down at something over $500,000, showing an increase in value of over $50,000. The revenues of the Grand Lodge, including rents, foot up nearly $40,000. This, with the balance for the previous year, shows something over $50,000 funds on hand. Out of this, the Grand Lodge pays the Trustees of the "Masonic Education and Charity Trust" $10,000. This "Education and Charity Trust" has a fund of $54,000.

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.. The Grand Master closed his interesting paper by calling attention to the prosperous condition of the Institution, and extended congratulations upon the good fortune attending the Craft during the past year. At this session the Annual Election of Officers took place. M. W. Bro. Wells was chosen to fill the Grand East for the third time, which evidences the appreciation of the Fraternity of that jurisdiction, which seems to know when it gets hold of a good thing, and shows a disposition to hold on to it. The Stated Communication convened December 29, 1891, being the session when the Grand Officers were installed. This duty being performed, Brother ,VeIls, the newly installed Grand lVlaster, made his appointments of the various subordinates that are to serve under him. I notice that it is the custom in that jurisdiction for the Grand Master to appoint the Deputy Grand Master. At this session, the Grand Secretary, Brother Nickerson, submitted a very brief Report. Nothing more than a brief report was necessary owing to the full and elaborate exhibit made by the Grand Master in his Address. Following the brief Business Session, the Annual Feast was held, known as "The Feast of St. John, the Evangelist." Toasts were proposed, and addresses made by the Grand Master and a number of other representative Brethren. Brother Wells, who presided, made the opening speech, which bubbles over with humor and sparkling utterances. Brother Nick~rson, the Grand Secretary, followed, and was very happy in his reminiscences of the past. In reading the brief speeches of the Brethren, I am impressed with the conviction that this was one of the brightest occasions in the history of what is termed "The Grand Feast," observed by our Massachusetts Brethren. At the close of the entertainment, the Temple Quartette sang a merry song, and the Grand Master declared the festival closed. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reside in Boston, the Masonic Temple being their address.

MARYLAND. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Annual Session convened in Baltimore, November 17, 1891. The Deputy Grand Master opened the Grand Lodge, and when everything was in readiness, the Grand Master, Brother Schryock, entered, and his presence was proclaimed by the Grand Marshal, when the Grand Honors were given and the gavel tendered him by the Deputy.

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From the Record it was learned there was present a "due represen-.. tation of Lodges." The Grand Master presented an Address of eighteen pages, abounding with business, interestin~ to the local Fraternity. From his exordium, I make the following extract: We no lon~cr think of that all-absorbing topic-Which has been an incubus upon the Fraternity in this State for the past twenty years-that of paying the debt. In this direction our minds have scarcely for a moment wandered. But now, all energy, thought and acti.on have been directed towards the re-erection of our Masonic Home in the city of Baltimore. We are no longer called upon \0 discuss the question of the debt con:tractcd twenty years ago. Christmas Day 路la.st, with its damaging conflalrfation. wiped out that subject, 8,nd in its place has arisen a new one-our re-constructed Temple. To-day we are at work upon that structure. full of enthusiasm and hope. Enthusiasm, because at this time we feel that we are going to have 11 Masonic Temple worthy of the :Masons of Maryland, well adapted for the purposes of the Craft, and which, when completed, will lend renewed character and dignity to the Fraternity, and will be a source of pride Rnd pleasure to each individual Brother.

It is learned from the Address that three new Lodges had been created under Dispensation. The proposal to visit all the Lodges in that jurisdiction had not been carried out, owing to pressure of Masonic duty connected with the building of the new Temple. He had visited all the city Lodges and found the Craft in a prosperous condition, and said, "Masonry is not at a standstill in Maryland."

That Grand Jurisdiction had been severely afflicted by death among the Past Grand Officers. Three distinguished and prominent Masons had been called from labor by the destroyer, whose scythe cuts down the old and young. Proper mention was made of the loss sustained in the decease of Brothers John S. Tyson, Charles Webb and John H. B. Latrobe, all Past Grand Masters. Beautiful arid appropriate tributes were paid these eminent Brethren by the Grand Master. In connection with his me morial, he quoted those charming lines written by the late Albert Pike, called "Every Year." Reports of the Grand Secretary, Grand Lecturer and Grand Inspectors of the work followed in their order. Brother J. H. Medairy, Grand Secretary, is among the venerable members of the Guild in路 this country, and continues to furnish excellent and accurate statistical exhibits. The Grand Master, having called the attention of the Craft to the defection in Ohio, a resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge, forbidding all Masons in that jurisdiction to hold Masonic communication or intercourse with said spurious organization, or any member of its obedience. The Fraternal Congress proposed by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was approved, and delegates are to be appointed to that gathering by the Grand Master. The" excellent business Address of Grand Master Schryock met the cordial approval of the proper Committee and the Grand Lodge

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was cong-ratulated upon the success attendant upon his valuable labors. From the abstract furnished by the Grand Secretary, it is learned there are 5,868 members in that jurisdiction. The Semi-Annual Communication is held in May, at which time the Committee on Correspondence usually furnishes a Heport. The Gran.dMaster and Grand Secretary were hoth re-elected, and reside in Baltimore.

MICHIGAN. FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Michigan convened in the city of Detroit, January 26, 1892. M. W. Bro. John Q. Look was Grand Master. Our esteemed Brother, William P. Innis was Grand Secretary, and rounded 'up his long and valuable services as Grand Secretary of that jurisdiction. A large and handsome volume of Proceedings, covering 500 pages, came to hand in good time, showing facility with which the Journal was.prepared and delivered. There are 369 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of a little over 33,000. An Address of nineteep. pages emanated from the Grand East, in which Brother Look presented a vast array of business matters considered and passed upon by him during the term. Four new Lodges had been created under Dispensation. In consequence of pressing duties connected with his business as a bank officer, he was not permitted to visit many of the Lodges. Special Dispensations had been granted in large numbers. Among them, sixteen had been issued to receive and ballot upon applications and to confer degrees out of time. . During his term of office, he had issued and sentout to the Lodges, an appeal in behalf of the "Michigan Masonic Home Association." In response to his call, $900 had been raised from the Craft of that jurisdiction. The Grand Master reported twenty-eight decisions rendered by him. A larg~ majority of these rulings are in accordance with Masonic law and good custom. The Committee on Jurisprudence, through its Chairman, Brother John W. McGrath, P. G. M., took exceptions to some of the decisions, and they were not approved. One ruling of the Grand Master surprised me very greatly. He decided that the Master

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()f a Lodge could vouch for a member, under seal of the Lodge, and that such avouchment or documentary evidence would be sufficient for the party to be received in any Lodge he might wish to visit without examination. It is hardly necessary to say that the committee declined to approve this ruling. Another decision is objectionable. He decided that a candidate found to be physically disqualified should be declared rejected. The committee properly dissented from this finding, and held that one physically disqualified should not be humiliated by a re~ jection, but that his petition should be withdrawn, and no considera-¡ tion given the application. This is good law and in harmony with our Missouri procedure. " The Grand :Master said that a Lodge cannot be compelled to grant a dimit. The committee did not dissent from this ruling, and it thereby becomes a law. OUf Missouri custom is, and it is good law, where an applicant assigns a proper reason for requesting a dimit, being under no charges and square on the books, his right to receive dimission from the Lodge cannot be questioned, bllt the dimit must be granted. The Grand Master very generously and Masonically said that he doubted the soundness of the law which disqualifies a candidate who has suffered the loss of an eye. {have discussed this question so often that it only remains for me to enter an unqualified dissent from any law or custom that bars the entrance of a candidate otherwise well qualified, because he is defective in the vision of one eye. I like the finding of the Grand Master, which was approved, that a Lodge should not have its place of meeting above a saloon. I do not like the following, which seems to have been approved, at least, there is silence in the Report. The Grand Master said that "a member who engages in the saloon business is not guilty of a Masonic offense. The saloon business is a legalized"business>' The conclusion to be drawn from this ruling is that anything legalized by the State is not unmasonic. Such a law as this in ::\:1asonry is very far removed from the spirit and genius of the Institution. The Grand Master said that "a Lodge should not be compelled to reinstate a member, legally suspended for non-payment of dues, upon payment of dues." This finding- may be sustained by local regulations in Michigan, but it is not sound in principle or correct in practice. The tendency of all such law is to disfranchise those who have fallen behind in financial matters and results in inereasing loss of membership or non-affiliation. The Grand Master had, perhaps, enjoyed some delightful experience when he declared: "Smoking should not be allowed in a Lodge room while the Lodge is at work." It only remained for him to say that the

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Lodges should have some mechanical apparatus by which the smoke could be .driven from the Halls which accumulates during brief periods of intermission. Another finding ought to be of universal application which denounces the use of profane langnage in the Lodge room, and that charges should be preferred against the one who violates the law of God and decency. I have heard men, and even Masters of Lodges, guilty of profanity in the Lodge room, and in hearing of candidates who had just been made Masons by those same profane teachers of Masonic morals. Such men either know nothing about Masonry, or care less for its principles and its teachings. It was announced by the Grand Master that death had not broken the circle of fraternity in that Body, but that the roll was still complete.

A very graceful conclusion wound up the admirable business paper of Brother Look. The last and final Report of Brother Innis as Grand Secretary, made an excellent showin~ on his part. It is a source of regret to the writer to know that this able and valuable Grand Lodge officer will no longer appear in the character of Grand Secretary of that jurisdiction. After long and efficient service as such, of his own choice be retired from the position. In view of his superior worth, the Grand Lodge could have done nothing less than give him its highest honor, by making him Grand Master of Masons. The Grand Lecturer of that jurisdiction seems to have been an efficient and active worker. He had held sixty Lodges of Instruction, at which 356 Lodges were represented. With the instruction given and jnsp~ction of records made, much good had been accomplished during his year's labors. He seems to be the right kind of a man, from the views held as to the moral character of the Institution. He said; "In many ways the Order had been fighting the battles of morality and carrying her banners over bulwarks of intemperance, and nearly breaking its strong hold upon some of our noble Brothers." An able Report, which furnished much interesting reading for the Michigan Masons, was rendered by Brother Conover, on the part of the Special Committee appointed in the interest of the Masonic Home. This Report was adopted. The paper shows that the "Michigan Masonic Home Association" is a corporation, and in this view seems to be independent of, and separate from, the Grand Lodge. The capacity of the Home is reported to be equal to the maintenance of some seventyfive people. The opinion was expressed that the institution can be carried on more satisfactorily and econo~ically by its chosen officers than by the Grand Lodge.

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A grave Question presented for consideration was as to the amount of money necessary to maintain the Home, and how it could be raised. The committee expressed the view that $7,500 could be raised annually for the benefit of the Home, and that that amount would be sufficient for its maintenance. The committee recommended the adoption of resolutions, one of which provided for the appropriation out of the Grand Lodge funds of $3,000 annually for the support. of the Home. The second resolution provided for the raising of $7,500 annually for the purpose of aiding the Home. A resolution was submitted and indefinitely postponed, which contemplated the furnishing of a printed key to the Masters of Lodges, enabling them to l~arn the work or ritual, an act which in itself would be violative of the obligations of Masonry. The Grand Lodge seems not to have preferred some old Monitor of the past, as indicated by resolution proposing the adoption of the 'Vebb 'York, which was tabled. The Grand Lodge decided that hereafter the sessions should continue through three days, and resolved to hold its next Annual Communication in the city of Saginaw. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Review covering 350 pag~s, was furnished by Btother William P. Innis. As he did not index his Proceedings, and omitted a list of the Grand Lodge Journals reviewed, I am unable to give the number that passed under consideration. He accorded large space to many of the Grand Lodge Proceedin~s examined, Missouri being favored with nine pages. He quoted the decisions of Grand Master Walker in full, with the Report of the Committee on Jurisprude'nce. Notice was taken of all other matters of our session for 1891, and a very complete epitome furnished. Kind consideration was given our work in Missouri in behalf of the Masonic Home. From my Report on Correspondence he quoted freely and commented kindly. As already indicated, the Grand Secretary retired from office and was succeeded by another, who is also Committee on Correspondence. The Heport now being noticed was the last labor performed in that line by Brother Innis. His conclusion is touchingly beautiful, and appeals to the tender sentiments of his readers. I can appreciate the tone and sentiment of his heart as he wrote the concluding lines. of his Report~ which are expressed in the following: " A feeling of sa4ness comes 0' er me That is not akin to pain, And resembles sorrow only As the mist resembles the rain."

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This closing Review is to me a task strangely ming-ling sadness with gladness; sadness because I now scver my connection with my Brothers orthe corps reportorial, who for these many years have honored me with their counsel and esteem, and from whose good thoughts and wisdom I have imbibed and found my inspiration; ~ladness, that I have been accorded the hig-hest honors in the gift of the Fraternity of thIS jurisdictionthe laudable ambition of every true :Mason,' To my Brother reporters and Grand Secretaries with whom I have been so intimately associated for these many years, I dislike to say farewell-it is hardly the word; we can never be se:parated. As the days and years pass away, the pleasant associations will remain fresh 111 my memory.

I think ther~ were tears in the eyes as well as in the words of Brother Innis when he laid aside the responsibilities and duties so long and faithfully performed. For seventeen years he had filled that position with eminent ability and perfect satisfaction to all' concerned. In exchanging the quill for the gavel, he questioned whether the necessary material of a Grand Secretary would meet the expectation connected with the office of Grand Master. A good Grand Secretary will make a first-class Grand Master. His appeal in behalf of his successor was creditable to his head and heart. In bespeaking for him generous treatment, he exhibited the true Masonic spirit. I join in the invocation to the Great Father of all, that He may guide Brother Innis in his laborious and re~ponsible.undertakings as a Grand Master, and that at Jast, when he lays aside the burdens of life, he may find entrance through the gates into the "temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." I feel that it is due the new Grand Secretary of Michigan, to extend to him a cordial and fraternal welcome into the guild of Grand Secretaries and writers of Correspondence. Brother Jefferson S. Conover, P. G. M., will doubtless claim and merit the full confidence and appreciation of the Craft in his jurisdiction, as well as throughout the Masonic world. His address is Coldwater. I ;likewise extend sincere congratulations to Brother William P. Innis, Grand Master, Grand Rapids.

MISSISSIPPI. SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in the city of Vicksburg, on February 11, 1892. On the 1st of August I received the Journal of Proceedin~s, which is very handsomely gotten up, showing taste and skill on the part of the Grand Secretary. Brother John M. 'Ware, Grand Master, presided. Of course Brother J. L. Power was Grand Secretary.

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There were present nine Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers, with a representation from 225 Subordinate Lodges. The statistical summary shows 275 Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a member-. ship of 8,950. . There was considerable work during the year, showing a large number of degrees conferred and an actual gain over all losses of some 200. A brief Address was presented by Grand Master Ware, in which it appears that he had grs..nted quite a number oJ Dispensations for special purposes, with four to constitute new Lodges. He reported the laying of corner-st,ones and dedications of Halls. A number of applications for Dispensations were refused. The Charter of one Lodge was arrested, the same having failed to make returns and pay dues. He referred to the spurious Grand Lodge of Ohio. Fraternal relations with sister Grand Jurisdictions were represented as most. fraternal. The Lodges were never in a more prosperous condition. Attention was called to the able Report of the Grand Lecturer, who is styled "A hard-worked and poorly-paid Brother." The most interesting portion of the Address was a reference to their Masonic Home. Of that enterprise, the'Grand Master said that there was a growing interest in its behalf among the Craft throughout the jurisdiction. For information concerning the Home, he referred to the reports of the Custodian and Financial Committee. . The Address, being brief and confined to local matters, needs no further consideration. It was followed by the Report of Brother Barkley. the Custodian of the Home. This Report, with that of the Committee on Finance, shows the present condition of the enterprise. A considerable amount of money has been secured with which to advance the interests of the institution, and has been loaned out at interest, on good security. The Report of Brother Power, the Grand Secretary, is an extended and interesting business document, containing matters of general importance to the Craft in the jurisdiction, in addition to his financial exhibit. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi has taken a decided stand against saloon-keeping Masons. A lengthy report was rendered by a Committee, of which Brother Speed was Chairman, and a minority report was submitted by .Brother Evans. After considerable discussion, a new rule was adopted declaring that it is an 'offense against Masonry, for any Mason to continue in the business of selling intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage, after the first of 1'anuary next, and the penalty thereof shall be expulsion. This was adopted by a rising vote of 127 for and twenty against.

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A lengthy Report on the State of the Craft was presented, which detailed the condition of many of the Lodges in the jurisdiction. The路 annual Report on Jurisprudence was presented by Brother Frederic Speed, the Chairman of the Committee. Brother Speed presented a. most interesting and readable tribute to the illustrious dead throughout the country. Reports of District Deputies and Grand Lecturer were incorporated in the Journal, together with the Reports of a number of Grand Representatives. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother A. H. Barkley, who styles himself "Reporter on Foreign Correspondence," submitted a Review covering ninety-six pages. It is a. well prepared and admirably arranged document. I regard Brother Barkley as one of the purest Masonic thinkers connected with the Reportorial Corps. He is conservative, vigorous and unyielding in spirit and purpose. His introduction of three pages to the general Report, is a very instructive and suggestive paper. From a number of the Journals revie,~ed, he makes extracts of greater or less length. Upon all subjects claiming special attention, he is not slow to furnish expressions of his own views as to the questions at iEsue. In the course of his writing, he mentioned tenderly the death of a Past Grand Master of Mississippi, Brother R. C. Patty. Brother Barkley pronounced him "An Israelite in whom was no guile." Missouri for 1891, was reviewed at considerable length, some six pages being awarded to extracts from the Address of Grand Master Walker, and other matters found in the Proceedings. Three pages were assigned to the work of reviewing my Report on Correspondence. Brother Barkley, in speaking of my reference to the Journal of Proceedings gotten up by Brother Power, the 路Grand Secretary, mentioned the fact that they have fine facilities for publishing various kinds of work, surpassing any in the State, and about equal t.o any in the South. I am glad to learn this fact, as it gives assurance that the Grand Lodge Proceedings of Mississippi will not be subject to unnecessary delay by the printer. He says that "there is no reason why there should be the slightest delay about getting out the Proceedings for the year." I quite agree with him as to this view, and think, with those splendid facilities mentioned, it should not have required nearly six months to produce the Journal now under consideration. Brother Barkley said that he could but admit that it was a useless expenditure of time and energy in replying to the Louisiana Committee, but he could not resist the temptation to expose the special pleading and sophistry so manifest in the proposition discussed. I hope he has

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disposed finally and effectually of said Committee and his various vaporings. Brother Barkley appropriated from my Report several matters that had been considered, thereby doing me the honor of furnishing a' wider circulation of those views, for which .he has my thanks. The Report throughout is readable and interesting. I regret that the Journal was received at so late a date, thus necessitating a brief review and limited notice of the excellent production of Brother Barkley. I conclude this notice 'by appropriating the beautiful sentiments of . the "Reporter on Foreign Correspondence" of Mississippi, as follows: The Masonic field is never barren. It yields an abundant harvest in due season.' Its luscious fruits are ever ripe unto the harvest, and the reapers have but to thrust in the sickle, gather the golden sheaves, and store them away in the granaries, whose doors stand wide open to receive them. Our labor during the past year has been onc of gathering. and we now lay the rich fruits as a love offering at the feet of the Craft, with an earnest hope that its acceptance by them may be with "exceeding great joy." We send Fraternal Greetings to the members of the Mystic Circle, throughout the world.

Reciprocating the greetings above expressed by Brother Barkley, I again take a pleasant and fraternal leave of my distinguished Brother. W. A. ROANE, Oxford, Grand Master. JOHN L. POWER, Jackson, Grand Secretary.

MONTANA. TWENTY'SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Butte City, October 14,1891. ,1\'1. W. Bro. William T. Boardman, Grand Master, presided, and Brother Cornelius Hedges was Grand Secretary. ' . The Journal is graced with a likeness of the Grand Master as a frontispiece. The Record contains the minutes of several tipecial Communications, held for the purpose of laying corner-stones. From the recapitulation of Brother Hedges, it is seen that there are thirty-three Lodges, with a membership of 2,007 in that jurisdiction. Thirty-one Lodges were represented. There were present nine Past Grand Masters, and Representatives of twenty-two Grand Lodges, Missouri being included in the list. An Address of fourteen pages emanated from the Grand East, and opened with a bright and cheery exordium that was quickly followed by notes of sorrow. At the preceding session, the Grand Master, Brother John Anderson, was detained at home by sickness. On the first of

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December'following, he passed away at his home in Missoula. Grand Master.Boardman, his successor, convened a Special Session of the Grand Lodge, and, assisted by Past Grand Masters Langhorn and Stackpole, Deputy Grand Mast~r Hickman and Grand Secretary Hedges, conducted the burial services over the worthy departed. Of him the Grand Master said : "Believing that the soul of Masonry was • in the Symbolic Lodge, he coveted no other degrees. His Lodge ''''as his home; his governing principle, brotherly love." The Grand Master recommended a suitable memorial page printed in the Proceedings, as a testimonial of the and appreciation entertained for the deceased Brother. This was done according to the suggestion, and the page is a beautiful expression of affectionate regret, as¡ shown by the comLQitteein wh~se hearts is consecrated a shrine to the memory of Past Grand MasterJohn Anderson. '

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Speaking of the condition of the Craft, the Grand Master said, tranquillity prevailed and Masonry was steadily progressive. No decisions were reported, as all questions presented for consideration were plainly and clearly settled by the law. Mention was made of the laying of several corner-stones during the term. But few visits had been made, for good and sufficient reasons, which were assigned by the Grand Master; namely, the lack of necessary funds to meet expenses. The Grand Master said that he was averse to granting Dispensations, except in urgent cases. In two instances, he set aside the law 01' regulation of the Grand Lodge, and permitted degrees to be conferred out of 'time. One Lodge had been organized under Dispensation. Quite a number of recommendation,s were submitted for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. He urged upon the attention of the Body the rule prohibiting Lodges from becoming incorporated. He submitted a recommendation that only one ballot be taken for all the degrees in the J.Jodge. This recommendation was considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence, which recommended an amendment for that purpose. The report of the committee was not adopted. A very' sound and practical declaration ,vas made by the Grand Master in favor of a rule excluding persons engaged in the liquor traffic, renderinj:! them ineligible for the degrees of Masonry. I hereby appropriate his well-timed utterances: I would recommend that a :By-Law be passed by the Grand Lodge at the present session, to the effect that no persons engaged in the retailing of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, either as a proprietor of a saloon or bar-keE'per therein, shall be eligible to the degrees of Masonry. Upon his first approach to the altar of Freemasonry, we inform the candidate that "the design of the Masonic Institution is to make its votaries wiser, better, and consequently happier." Can we consistently continue to make such a statement, and admit to the Brotherhood those who carryon a business the only tendencv of which is to degrade themselves and the rest of mankind, foment discord, increase crime and destroy the happiness of families? We are, in part, conservators of Masonry. G. L. Ap.-6.

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How can we keep the spring pure, and let that which will contaminate enter therein'? On us will rei'it the crimc, if we guard not well from taint the stream from which all the Sons of Light must drink. Now is the time to act. M'e are still a young. though rapidly growing, jurisdiction. The evil has not yet gained a strong hold on the :Fraternity, and in its infancy can be the more easily destroyed. The Grand Lodge is the nod~' to take action in this matter. It is the legislature of the Craft. As it has delegated its inherent power to make Ma."ons to the Subordinate Lodges, it is, to that extent, a disinterested party; can reason ltnd judge more calmly, and.has a truer conception of the danger to • the Craft, than a Subordinatc Lodge can have. As the population of the State increases, many new Lodges will be organized, and a desire to increase in membership will cause them to look more leniently upon faults than i.s desirable for the good of "fasoury. The proposed action will only affect those lIppl)'mg for thc degrees.

The committee having charge 'of this interest, subsequently reported against the recommendation, and base their opposition to the adoption of such a rule on the ground that it will proscribe occupations and professions as a class that should not be legislated against. Past Grand Master Langhorn differed with the committee, and submitted a r~solu­ tion declaring dispensers of intoxicating beverages as not fit material for the degrees of Masonry, and that the applications of such should not be entertained. The resolution of Brother Langhorn was lost. It seems a little singular, after this action, adopting the declaration of the committee, that another resolution was introduced upon the same subject, and adopted. It reads as follows: RewllJed, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that persons engaged in the saloon business. us proprietors or employes, are not fit or proper material for the degrees ot Masonry, and we enjoin upon all Subordinate Lodges careful investigation of all such appliclltions. '

From the adoption of the above resolution it would appear that the Grand Lodge changed its mind on the saloon question, and resolved that s'aloon-keepers and those employed by them, are not ~ood material for a place in the MasQnic structure. I am glad that the Grand Lodge of Montana has thus placed itself upon the record and practically adopted the most excellent recommendation of its Grand Master. Grand Master Boardman gave his special thou~ht to the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, and clearly showed that the pay roll was gradually reducin~ the funds of the Body to the minimum. He well said that the work of the Grand Lodge was done by the few, principally by committees, while but few members do anything more than vote. He was in favor of cutting do,vn this item of expense, thereby reducing the heavy outlay on pay roll account. The committee which considp,red this question differed from his recommendation, and resolved that there should be no change. The Grand Master submitted for consideration the proposition that a small portion of the revenue should be set apart tor the formation of a Grand Lodge Charity Fund. The committee reported upon this subject, recommending a special assessment of fifty-cents per capita each year for the purpose indicated. This proposition was not carried, but

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a motion was adopted that five per cent of the amount received each year from annual dues, be set apart to create a Charity Fund. The conclusion' of this very excellent Address of Grand Master Boardman abounds in admirable suggestions. He well said: "This great Fraternity is more than a simple organization to make Masons. It is one of the great moral forces of civilization, entitled to honor for its antiquity, its universality and the ,record of its 8plendid deeds." The Address just reviewed certainly afforded much matter for the thoughtful consideration of the Grand Lodge. His work truly merited the vote of thanks tendered him on motion of the Grand Secretary, for the zeal, fidelity and ability with which he had discharged the duties of his office. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Hedges, both financial a.nd general, afforded additional evidence of the care and business capacity of that splendid Grand Officer. His paper contained many important items and valuable suggestions. The Grand Lecturer presented Report indicating the labor performed and services rendered the Craft during his term of office. A resolution had been submitted to encourage the organization of Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star, but, on motion, was laid on the table. I am afraid our Montana Brethren have not yet learned to appreciate the value of our sister, woman, as a co-worker in the saered field of Masonic charity. '. I notice the pay roll for the session footed up the handsome sum of $1,484. A motion was made discountenancing the banquet system which has prevailed so long. This motion was in the interest of those places where Grand Lodge Sessions are to be held. The Grand Secretary winds up his account of the Business Session by informing us that at midnight, "many having r.etired, and all who remained were impatient, the Grand Lodge closed, but without as much peace and harmony prevailing as would be desirable." I have seen these hurried wind-ups of Grand Lodge Sessions, which were anything but creditable to the representatives. It is to be hoped, however, that the .bountiful and elegant banquet which had been prepared by the Butte Brethren, removed all disharmony and quieted the unrest caused by hurried closing of the session, especially as the ladies were present, and hospitality and good'speeches greatly abounded.

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wholly written, and, as heretofore, is entirely free from extracts. As a reviewer, Brother Hedges revieu路.~. The work under consideration shows that he did not simply scan and. dip, making up a crazy quijt Review or patch-work affair, containing more patches than anything else, but he notes everything deserving of attention, and. presents the matter gleaned in condensed form. Our Proceedings of 1890 were noticed, two pages ,being assigned us. His reference to our Home and the good work being accomplished through that agency, was cordial and complimentary. He congratulated Missouri on having a Home that is paid for and occupied by a number of beneficiaries. He said "the aid to the Home by the Grand Lodge had depleted its treasury, but while this is true, at least twentyfive Masonic Temples are being built up and furnished for use on earth and glory hereafter." Since this fraternal comment was made, our number of inmates has more than doubled, a.s we have now over sixty dwellers in this sanctua:ry of love. Speaking of the administration of Grand Master Brace, Brother Hedges said he had "ruled the Craft during the year with the scepter of love, and found strength in the support of a loyal Craft." In paying his courteous respects to our Grand Lodge, he said: Missouri does many things handsomely. She pays her Grand Secretary find Grand Lecturer handsomely and gets handsomely served. She also pays milcp.ge find per diem to her P. G. Masters, to secure their attendance. as ever~' Grand Lodge ought to do. The Grand Ma8ters are not chosen for their wealth. but rathc-r because they have loved and served their fellow-men more than t.hemselves. Many of these aged servants of the Craft are poor men, even to being dependent upon charity, but their presence is an inspiration and their counsel better than gold. If llny do not need the pittance of compensation, they will not draw it, or, if they do, will dOBllte it to some worthy object.

Brother Hedges seemed to be bothered, and cannot understand why only 240 Lodges were represented at our Grand Lodge Session out of over 500. The answer is very simple. 'We do not have a pay roll. Speaking in brief of my Report on Correspondence, he said: "Montana always receives favorable mention. If Brother Vincil comes to Montana next year, he will please consider our house his home during his stay." The thanks of this Committee are due our Brother Grand Secretary, and his courtesy has been acknowledged as warmly as his generosity is fraternal. I expect, before this Report is printed to have enjoyed the deli~hts of a visit to the wonderland of the West, where, in mid-June, I hope to realize all that is expressed in the poetic opening of the Report of Brother Hedges, ,vho says of his country: "The heavens dropped fatness upon the earth, and the face of universal nature wears a mantle of unwonted verdure." The conclusion of the Report is, perhaps, one of its most interesting portions, from which se.ntences may be quoted with profit.

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Referring to the English-speaking Masons in the Australian country, he said: "We note with pleasure, rather than surprise, the rapid growth of Masonry in those far-off lands." I appropriate his remarks as pertinent and significant. They are building temples. schools, hOSpitllls, h(,mes, llnd gathering funds of benevolence and disburl'ing them too in a war that challenges admirlltion and justifies HII that the most sanguine anticipated from their united independent control of their own resources and interests. Here are all the elements of a great sister nation and the foundations are being laid in good Masonic cement. God speed them in their great and glorious work. What England ha'S been and is to the continent of Europe, Australia may yet be to the greater and older continent of Asia.

Referring to the disturbing element that has been largely written up in the attempt to write it down, he said: "On Cerneauism vastly too much has been said." Treating of the subject of Masonic Homes, he said it might be ungraciolls to breathe a doubt of the propriety of the present tendency to build and endow such institutions. I think Brother Hedges views the subject 'from a standpoint that does not give him the breadth of vision equal to the importance of this great movement. In a jurisdiction of small membership and limited resources, where beneficiaries would be few, a Horne may not be the best means of providing for Masonic claimants. The methods of supporting such institutions in large jurisdictions like Missouri, may cause serious disquietude among the Craft, especially if a levy be made upon the whole Fraternity to raise money. It is a difficult question to settle. While I have never favored the assessment-plan, yet we have reached the point in the progress of our Missouri Home where it has been deemed necessary by the Grand Lodge to levy contributions upon unwilling Brethren. How this unpleasant and perplexing question will be settled, is one of the unrevealed conditions of the future. Speaking of non-affiliation and suspension for non-payment of dues, Brother Hedges said -the Lodges are themselves responsible for the most part of it. He closed his pleasant work by bidding godspeed and farewell for another year to the workers in the Masonic vineyat-d, so long occupied by himself, hoping that we all may meet again, full-handed from new fields of experience. R. O. HICKMAN,Helena, Gt-and Master. CORNELIUB HEDGES, Helena, Gr. Bee. and Com. on Cor. Since the foregoing was written, my.hopes have been realized, and desire has become fruition. During the leafy month of June, it was my pleasure to visit the "Wonderland of America" and spend some time amid the delightful breezes of the great mountains 路of the West. Colorado, \Vyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana, with their varied climate

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and scenery charmed away dull care and furnished recreation sufficient to make life bright and vital for the torrid season in an overheated city. Association with the warm-hearted and open-handed people of the points visited constituted the chief pleasure of my travels. Nowhere was this more manifest than in the lively and progressive city of Helena, Montana. And it may go without saying that chiefest was the cordial and fraternal consideration shown this writer by the Masons of Helena. I must not omit to say that in the person of Judge Hedges, Grand Secretary, I not only found a Brother, but a dignified, quiet, genial gentleman of pure character and blameless life: He is a proper representative of pure Masonry in that wonderful State. To him, and many others, I am d~eply indebted for unalloyed enjoyment while among them. Personal attentions, fraternal greetings at Lodge and Commandery, cordial welcome and hospitality at their elegant homes, ltave made the people of Helena very dear to this writer and his better half. Amid the glaring heat of August, prostrating and exhausting, how I crave the cool breezes of the mountains, with a sigbt of the snow-crowned summits of the Rockies, where in the last days of June I enjoyed the rare sport of snow-balling. But the memory lives as a cheerful picture of joys gone by.

NEBRASKA. THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This Grand Lodge met inOmaha,Jllne 17,1891. Robert E. French, Grand Master; 'Nilliam R. Bowen, Grand Secretary. The Record states that there were 172 out of the 188 Chartered Lodges represented. The Journal is without index or recapitulation. It is learned from the Report of the Committee on Returns, that the mem bership in that jurisdiction amounts to 9,717, showing a gain of 425 for the year. The Address of Grand Master French is among the longc~t docu-_ ments of the kind I ever met, covering, as it does, fifty-four pages. In his opening remarks he said he had devoted his entire time to the duties of the office, had writtt:n over t,vo thousand letters, and thoroughly investigated the condition of the Craft. I shall omit notice of his personal reference, as such omission will do no discredit to the Grand Master, only venturing the opinion that his abnegation of self and apologies are not in good taste.

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He was extended in his notice of the fraternal dead of that and other jurisdictions. Foreign relations were pronounced harmonious and fraternal. At the opening of bis term of office, he, in person, constituted nine new Lodges, which had been chartered by the Grand Lodge. Eight Lodges were instituted under Dispensation during his term. A large number of Special Dispensations were granted; among them many to confer degrees out of time. Mention was made of the laying of cornerstones and the dedication of Masonic Halls. Eight decisions were reported. These rulings were for the most part, in harmony with the general principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. I noticed in my Review of Nebraska one year ago, the action taken respecting Nebraska Lodge, No.1, which had violated law and propriety by sending out a rebellious circular, prompted, I believe, by the anti-Oerneau legislation. The members of the Lodge, knowing the amiable character and many virtues of the Grand Master, repented. Their Charter was restored, new oftl.~ers eleeted and installed, and peace and harmony now prevail.

There is one case reported in the Address involving some mystery, where two members of the Grand Lodge seem to have had some difficulty and became seriously implicated in a personal conflict. The case is a singular one, which needs no elaboration here. The Grand Master, in view of the sufferings alnong the Craft in a portion of the State, caused by the terrible drouth that prevailed, made an appeal in their behalf. The visitations of the Grand Master were extensive, as shown bv his report. During the reading of the lengthy Address, the Grand r;odge was called from labor, and the paper was finished at another session. The Reports of the Grand Treasurel', Grand Secretary and Grand Custodian followed. A report on the state of the Orphans' Educational Fund, shows some $20,000 held In that interest. I see that the Grand Lodge of Nebraska still provides liberally for a Grand Master clerkship, at $500 per year. From the reports of oftl.cers, it is learned that the funds of the Grand Lodge are at a low ebb. The Record says: "The Grand Treasurer addressed the Grand Lodge, stating his apprehension that the Brethren did not know the financial status of the Grand Lodge, which would be without funds in ten days after the close of this Annual Communication." Still, in view of this depreciation of the funds, the Grand Lodge furnishes its Grand Mast.er a clerk, and pays him $500 per year. I notice the income from ail

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sources amounts to $17,000. A portion of this amount is set apart' each year to the Orphans' Educational Fund. An amendment was offered to tbe By-Laws, which wezit over to the next Annual Communication, that it is a Masonic offense for a Freemason to engage in the retailing or wholesaling of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, or to allow any property owned or controlled by him to be used for such purpose. The Grand Lodge adopted a preamble and resolution bearing upon the subject, stating that one of the Lodges had leased a portion of the building occupied by it for a saloon. The paper declared that it was not proper for said Lodge to longer oecupy the premises for Masonic purposes. It was further ordered that said Lodge vacate the building. unless the saloon permitted to occupy a portion of it should be removed therefrom. The Grand Master was directed to visit said Lodge and see that it removes from said building. This looks very much like the saloon is regarded in Nebraska as an objectionable feature in any respect connected with, the Institution. Perhaps the Brethren in that jurisdiction view the subject in the same light as the Fraternity of l\lissouri. ORATIOK.

The Grand Orator, Brother A. R. Graham, being unable to reach the Grand Lodge on account of the high water, sent an Oration, which was ordered spread upon the Records. I must be permitted to express my surprise at a resolution offered It is in the following language: "A Freemason non-afiiliated for ninet.1./ days, has no Masonic rights whatever in Nebraska, excepting only the right to petition for membership in a Chartered Lodge." 'What is meant by "non-affiliated?" by Brother Bowen, proposing to amend the By-Laws.

Brother Bowen, the Grand Secretary, furnished a Special Report concerning economy in their finances. It_seems very certain that something must be done t.o supply a depleted treasury. As heretof?re, there is no Report on Correspondence. B. D. SLAUGHTER, Fullerton, Grand Master. WILLIAM R. BO~EN, Omaha, Grand Secretary.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE-1892. A neat and attractive Journal came to hand soon after the close of the One Hundred and Third Annual Communication, which was held ill Concord, May 18, 1892. The J Qurnal contains .the proceedings of a Semi-annual Session, which was held in Manchester, and at which 'the work of the three' degrees was exemplified. The Grand Mastel', Brother Frank D. Woodbury, presided; Brother George P. Cleves, Grand Secretary. The attendance on both occasions was large. . There are seventy-eight. Lodges on the Toll, from which Returns were made in due time. The membership amounts to 8,ti42, sho\ving a gain of 89. A brief Address was presented by the Grand Master, in which the statement is found that the preceding year had been peaceful and pros~ perous, though the increase of membership had been small. Quite a list of names of deceased Brethren was furnished. A goodly number of Special Dispensations had been granted. The various official acts of the Grand Master were approved. Following his Address were the Reports of the several pistrict Deputy Grand Masters and Grand Lecturer. The Grand Lodge took notice of the death of Past Grand Master McCalla, of Pennsylvania, and an appropriate tribute was paid to his memory. . The Kentucky resolutions were presented and guarded action taken concerning them. The proceedings were brief and of loca:l interest. The interesting part of the Journal under Review is the Report on CORRESPONDEKCE,

Rendered by Brother A. S. Wait: The Report covers 205 pages and contains notice of some sixty Grand Lodge Proceedings. Brother Wait . is a bright and cheery writer and reviews carefully the Proceedings considered. He is a kind and fraternal reviewer, of independent views and of deep convictions. Missouri for 1891 received the compliment of four pages, in which the Address of Grand :Master Walker is properly complimented, and from which ample quotations were made. He wrote approvingly of the able Report. on Appeals and Grievances by Brother Givan. Our Home and its work was spoken of in very com-

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mendatory terms. My Review on Correspondence was treated cordially and fraternally. New Hampshire, having a well settled record as a safe and conservative Grand Lodge, is wisely guided and judiciously managed by some of the ablest and most discreet members of the Fraternity. Brother Cleves is a Grand Secretary fully up to the mark of a competent and representative Grand Officer, as shown by his Reports and the superior quality of his Grand Lodge J onrnal. I would like to particularize as to many points in the able Review of Brother Wait, but lack of time and pressure of duty will not grant }'ne that privilegc. .r. M. PENDER, Portsmouth, Grand Master. GEORGE P. CLEVES, Concord, Grand Secretary.

NEW JERSEY. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in Trenton, commencing January 27, 1892, at which 1\1. W. Bro. 'rhomas W. Tilden, Grand Mastcl;, presided, and Brother Thomas II. R. Ked way was Grand Secretary. The recapitulation shows a membership in the Lodges of that jnrisdiction of 14,320. A large number of representatives of local Lodges and of foreign Grand Lodges were in attendance, together with Past Masters and visitors. The Grand Master's Address covered fifteen pages, and was a complete compendium of business matters, of no general importance, but of local interest. He mentioned the decease of M. W. Bro. 'William Hardacre. This Brother was Grand Master in 1882. Grand Master Tilden said of him: "Respected and loved by all who knew him, it is not necessary for me to say more than that he was a Christian gentleman, an upright citizen and a true Mason." His Address contains a very long list of names of the Brethren of that jurisdiction who died during the year. The Grand Master called attention to the question that had here• tofore been taken. under consideration, respecting the establishing of a Masonic Home. This subject was reported upon by a committee-, which rendered a full and complete statement of the matters and things

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committed路 to its care. The $15,000 sought as a necessary amount with which to commence the enterprise, had not .been obtained, though three years have elapsed since the movement was started. Various Dispensations were reported by the Grand Master, one decision of local application rendered, which was afterwards approved, and the Address closed with congratulations for honors bestowed upon and confidence reposed in him. The Ohio disturbance was mentioned in the courfie of the proceedi I1gs and a report rendered thereon, guarding the Jurisdiction against the r~eognition of any irregular Masons or person hailing from the so(~alled Grand Lodge of Ohio, which has been placed under the condemnation of all true Masons. The Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed, fr,')m which it is learned that the income of that jurisdiction is some $J,OOJ. The report on money matters showed a very healthy condition of their finances. The Grand Lodge of Victoria was formally recognized. The interests of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund were represented by a committee, and seem to be in a very satisfactory condition. During the session of the Grand Lodge, an invitation was received by the Body from the State Legislature to visit the House of Representatives and enjoy the privileges of the floor. The membership of New Jersey is printed in the Journal by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee of Review, Brother Henry Vehslage, had examined the J oumais of fifty-four Grand Lodges, and embraced the result of his labors in an interesting Report of 120 pages. Our Brother is a good gleaner and amiable reviewer, and a discreet commentator, the Report being well seasoned with extracts and comments. I close this brief notice by appropriating his conclusion: In closing our work for the year, we look over the list of the Brethren with whom we have had fraternal communion, and thin k of the saying of Confucius: "There are three friendships that are advantageous-friendship with the upright, friendship with 'the sincere, friendship with the man of observation." These desirahle qua1ities arc needed by the reporter, and we rejoice that their possession is so abundantly evidenced. Congratulating ourselves upon such association with them as has been our privilege, we present some of the results of this delightful contact"aud in the hope that we may thus diffuse some of the advantage to which the Chinese philosopher referred.

The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected; the former resides at Jersey City, and the latter at Trenton.

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NEW MEXICO. FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fourteenth Annual Communication was held in the city of Albuquerque, comP1encing November 16, 1891. M. W. Bro. C. H. Dane, Grand Master; Alpheus A. Keen, Grand Secretary. There are eighteen Lodges in the jur~sdiction, with a membership of 692. The Returns were all in on time, showing a loss of four memb~rs from the Report of last year. Past Gran<;l Master Hugh McCurdy, of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, was a. visitor, and, being introduced to the Grand Lodge, was received. with grand honors, and attended during the session of the Body. An Address of eight pages was presented by the Grand Master, which' embodied in a, clear statement, all business matters claiming official consideration during the term. The state of the Craft was reported as having never been better or more prosperous. The Address is an itemized exhibit of the many and varied interests connected with the Fraternity in that jurisdiction. He mentioned the appointment by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, of Brother A. A. Keen as our Representative near that Grand Lodge. He made a few rulings which were approved by the committee. He said that applications had been made to him for Dispensations to allow candidates to receive the degrees of 'Masonry, who had lost one eye. Former rulings of Grand Masters and decisions of the Grand Lodge prevented a request so reasonable and proper from being granted. One 'of the Lodges had inquired if it was proper to entertain the application for the Mysteries of a saloon-keeper. He said there was no law of the Grand Lodge to prevent receiving such application, but that the business of saloon-keeping is not regarded as a recommendation to one seeking the degrees of Masonry, but rather a hindrance. The committee on this subject took occasion to say that the Grand Master's VIews were correct as to the law, yet, the opinion was expressed that "it is the prevailing sentiment of the Craft throughout the United States that the occupation of keepi ng a saloon is a路 bar to the admission of persons following such occupations, to the Mysteries." It is a very gratifying fact to one holding the views that I do, to know that the sentiment so vigorously expressed and enforced by the Grand Lodge of Missouri has become widespread and is gradually incorporating itself into the body of the Craft generally. The time will

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.come in the history of Masonry in this country, when the position of "Missouri Masons, so bitterly opposed and severely criticised by many, will become the governing rule. God speed the day when the Freemasonry of America will declare against the crime of drunkard-making, as well as drunkenness among the members of this great Fraternity. The relations of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico with other Grand Jurisdictions is reported as being still most fraternal. The Grand Master mentioned the subject of building a Masonic Temple, and called attention to the fact that the financial conditions are not favorable for the commencement路 of such a work at the present time. Having presented the embarrassment suffered by Lodges lacking the necessary quorum of seven to open the Lodge, the Grand Master recommended that a change in the By-Laws be made, permitting less than seven to constitute a quorum. The recommendation was considered by the committee, but was not approved. Wisely, properly, did the committee "non-concur." Grand Master Dane concluded his brief and clear business paper in appropriate terms. Grand Secretary Keen presented a very brief business Report showing the financial condition of the Body. The income was reported at $750; the outlay about $100 in excess of that amount.. Brother J. D. Bush, Grand Lecturer, furnished a statement of the Lodges visited by him. His Report showed a desire to learn the work, . on the part of the Lodges; also, well indicated the peace, harmony and . prosperity of the Craft. In view of his valuable services and expenses, the Grand Lodge ordered the sum of $100 to be paid him out of the ~treasury.

The business of the session was brief: yet received that care and attention which a considerate body of men always gives matters 路of importance. At the close of the session, the Grand Master-elect being unavoidably absent, the retiring Grand Master was requested to install his successor at the earliest practicable moment. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of a hundred pages, reviewing forty Grand Lodge Journals, was furnished by Brother Max Frost, Cornmittee. There is nothing frosty in the production of said Committee, as Brother Frost is a most genial and amiable reviewer. His work is largely compilation, composed of extracts, from the Proceedings reviewed. He accorded the

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Journal of Missouri for 1891 three full pages, making quotations from. the Address of Grand Master Walker and tbe Committee on Jurisprudence. He said of the Missouri Journal that "the volume of Proceedings is a marvel of neatness and correctness in every way." Speaking of the former action of the Grand Lodge of Missouri against the whisky traffic and saloon-keeping, he said: The stringent legislation of the Grand Lodge against admitting saloon-keepers or ])ersons engaged in the liquor traffie and not allowing such to remain members of the Fraternity of Missouri, seems to ha\'e worked for the best, considering the increase in membership.

If Brother Frost knew, what is known and understood among us in Missouri, how such "stringent legislation" has purified the Institution, and given it character and standing among the best element of our population, he would appreciate more than ever the work accomplished by us on this line. RICHARD ENGLISH, San Marcial, Grand Master. ALPHEUS A. KEEN, Albuquerque, Grand Secretary. MAX FROST, Santa Fe. Committee on Correspondence.

NEW SOUTH WALES-1891. The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales holds Quarterly Communications only. I presume"they are held in Sidney, thongh the minutes do not indicate that fact. The Journal of eighty pages contains the proceedings of Special and Quarterly Communications, at which routine business w~s transacted: In the Proceedings of one of路 the Special Communications, mention of the death of Lord Carnarvon, Provincial Grand Master of England, w~s made, and an elegant tribute paid to the memory of that distinguished citizen and Mason. The Grand Lodges of New Zealand and Tasmania were duly recognized. The English Grand Lodge~ all have what they term a "BoaI'd of General Purposes," to which all matters are referred, and this Board renders a report at the Grand Lodge Sessions. A ruling was rendered by said Board, declaring: "A candidate minus a limb, is not admissible." This is such a view as we might expect conservative English Masons to take of that question. There is no recapitulation found in the Journal, and no index. From its perusal, I estimate 187 Lodges and 12,000 members belonging

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to that jurisdiction. New Lodges are being constantly created, and the 'Graft seems to'be advancing in that far-off land. Like all English Grand Lodges, this one has created a Benevolence Fund, which is steadily growing. o

At one of the sessions, Grand Officers were elected, and at the subsequent one, installed. At the Installation Session, representatives were present from all portions of country in that distant part of the globe. The Address to the Grand Ma8ter-elect by the Provincial Grand Master, Brother Tarrant, was a most suggestive presentation of matter, interesting alike to officers and Brethren. The Grand Master, Brother Vietor Albert George Child Villiers, Earl of Jersey, being installed, made a most pertinent and excellent Address in reply. Grand Masters in that jurisdiction seem to be chosen on aecount of their high official position occupied in the country as representatives of the Home Government, sent there'by the Queen to have the superintendence of State affairs. The previous Grand Masters were representatives of the Crown, and on serving out their appointed terms as such representatives, returned home, and were succeeded in the Grand Mastership by the next incumbent in office. The Grand Secretary, Brother Arthur H. Bray, resides at Sidney.

NEW YORK. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the city of New York, commencing June 7, 1892. 1\1. W. Bro. 'William Sherer, Grand Master, presided; Broth~r Edward M. L. Ehlers was Grand Secretary. This efficient officer continues to send out a large and handsome volume on the best,time of any Grand Secretary in the country. His work shows the capacity and ability of the officer as being eminently creditable. From his Reports, I learn that there are 723 Lodges in the jurisdiction, 715 of which were represented. The membership in that jtirisdictionamounts to 80,623, being a gain over the last Report of nearly 3,000. A number of Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers were present, together with a long list of Representatives of G rand Lodges. ADDRESS.

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announced that the year just closed had been made bright with the sunshine of success. The Lodges had been blessed with unprecedented prosperity, while the utmost harmony had characterized the action of all. Then followed a long list of deceased Masons, of that and other jurisdictions. Numerous Dispensations granted for special purposes were reported. Two Lodges had been created under Dispensation. He'treated at considerable length the subject of "Jurisdictional Lines,}) and referred to the existence of spurious Lodges in the Province of Ontario. The clandestine organization in Ohio claiming to be a Grand Lodge was referred to, and the attention of the Craft called t9 its existence. Brother Sherer announced that their relations with other Grand . Bodies remained unchanged, and were most cordial. Numerous visits had be.en made by the Grand Master, which he reported, and expressed his appreciation of the spirit of harmony and brotherly love found to exist among the Brethren. His commendation of the work of the Grand Lecturer, meriting' as he did the thanks of the Fraternity, must have been very grateful to that official. The Grand Master recommended that engravings be made of the Hall and Asylum, and a copy presented to each Lodge in the .State. In the opinion of the Grand Master, their code of laws was in need of improvement, and he recommended that the work be simplified. Hasty legislation received a just criticism, specially with reference to some changes in the work and lectures. Mention was made of the "Reserve Fund" and the importance of raising such Fund up .to the standard of $300,000. In order that this may be secured, the suggestion was offered that not over seventy-five per cent of the net revenue arising from the Hall, be expended in any one year for any purpose, until said Reserve Fund shall reach '$300,000. Congratulations were offered upon the near completion of the "Asylum and SchooL" This institution, which we would call a Masonic Horne, had been the dream and hope of the Craft for more than forty years. He paid a just compliment to M. W. Bro. Frank Lawrence, Past Grand Master-- and should not have forgotten Brother John W. Vrooman-for the realization of their fond hopes concerning the Asylum and School. Recognizing this institution as the expression of the true Masonic spirit, he announced that it is but the beginning of a useful period in the history of New York Masonry. The compliment paid to the citizens of Utica is well deserved, as they had constructed a handsome bri~ge and opened a broad avenue from the city to the

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grounds of the Home, at a cost of $60,000. This liberality, added to a contribution of $30,000 originally made by the citizens of Utica for the purchase of the Home site, indicates the generosity of the people. Grand Master Sherer, in concluding his very commendable business Address, paid a just and deserved tribute to the Grand Secretary. I have no doubt that thousands join him in the following sentiment: "May the Craft in the State for 'many, ln~ny years, have the benefit of the strength, wisdom and fidelity of Brothel' Edward M. L. Ehlers." The Grand Secretary furnished a brief, concise and excellent business Report, from which it is gleaned that he received and paid over to the Grand Treasurer nearly $70,000 in the way of dues and incidental income. One very gratifying statement is found in the Report j that every Lodge in the jurisdiction had made Returns. In my view of such, labor, and the difficulty in securing responses from so many Lodges, the success of Brother Ehlers is to be commended. The Grand Treasurer's Report, including balance from last year, showed funds amounting to over $100,000. The disbursements cutdown the aggregate to about $40,000. The pay roll in this jurisdiction reaches nearly $20,000. Thel")~oceedings contained a very handsome and strikinglyattractive picture of the Masonic Home and School at Utica. In the report of the Trustees of the Home, there is found one feature that is a cheering indication of the generous spirit prompting the Fraternity in the New York Jurisdiction. There is a long list printed, showin g donations, bequests and offers to furnish rooms in the Home. The whole aggregates $10,500 donated for that purpose. 'fhe report thus furnished by the Trustees, contains a vast amount of valuable matter, and is full of suggestions that may be profitable to other parties having the management of such institutions. It will be profitable reading to our Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Past Grand l\faster Vrooman, when Grand Master, recommended that one day in each year be designated by the Craft as "Masonic Thanksgiving Day." This subject was.reported on at the last session. and the recommendation approved, the Festival of St. John the Baptist being designated as "Masonic Thanksgiving Day." This harmonizes with my • suggestion at the dedication of our own. Masonic Home, making it a holiday for the Fraternity, and devoting silch proceeds as might be derived therefrom to the support and maintenance of the Home. I am sorry to record the fact that our authorities faHed to have any services or ceremonies on the 24th of June last, at the Home. New York provides liberally for its Grand¡ Secretary, paying him $4,800, and for clerk hire $1,500. But the money is well-earned, I have G. L. Al'.-7.

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no doubt, when it is remembered that there' are over 700 Lodges, with , a membership of more than 80,000 in that jurisdiction to be looked after and taken care of by the Grand Secretary. Upon the report. of the Committee on Charity, donations ","ere made to the widows of a Past Grand Master, Past Grand Treasurer and Past District Deputy Grand Master. The Kentucky resolutions were read and ordered filed'. An extended report was presented and adopted on Work and Lectu'res. The finding of the committee was that no change in the ritual shall be allowed, except by the'same rule that amends the Constitution and Statutes of the Grand Lodge. This ties up the ritual. The Committee on J uri!:1prudence passed upon the claims of severa.l Foreign Grand Lodges for recognition. The Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary was recognized, and an exchange of Representatives provided for. The Grand Orient of Italy, having renewed its application for recognition, the committee said: "The Grand 'Orient is a conglomerate body, composed of Councils of the Scotch Rite and Symbolic Lodges." The Grand Lodge very wisely decided that when the Subordinate Lodges united in forming a Grand Lodge, separate from, and independent of, the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, snch Grand Lodge will be recognized by the Grand Lodge of New York. A body in Spain, calling its~lf the "Independent Spanish Grand Lodge," asked for recognition. The committee decided that the existing body, having furni.shed no evidence of regularity, could not be recognized. \ The report of the Committee on Hall and Asylum Fund, showed a balance on hand of $151,000. \\Then the election of officers was held, Brother Sheret:, the Grand Master, was unanimously ele~ted by acclamation, but he promptly declined the honor. At the close of the session, elaborate resolutions were presented and adopted by a rising vote. These contain an expression of profound regret that Brother Sherer was compelled to decline a second term. The testimony of the Grand Lodge was borne to the valuable services of the retiring Grand Master, who was characteri7,cd as "the noblest work of God-an honest man." CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence, furnished by Brother Jesse B. Anthony, Chairman, covers 148 pages. He reviewed forty-five Grand Lodges in the United States, Grand Lodges in the Dominion of Canada a.nd several Foreign Grand Lodges. The work o~ Brother Anthony, as in the past, presents a condensed view of the transactions of the several

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Grand Lodges reviewed. Numerous extracts, more or less extensive, are found in the Report. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1891 received the compliment of two pages, one of which' was devoted to the Address of Grand Master Walker and the transactions of the Body, and the remainder to my Report on Correspondence. Brother Anthony expressed the opinion that in a 'jurisdiction so large ~s Missouri, Past Masters of Lodges should not have a vote in the legislation of the Supreme Body. He is in full accord with the views expressed by myself in last year's Report. He expressed his regret at the error which occurred in his last Report in reference to the numerical standing of Grand Lodges. The error occurred by the substitution of Mississippi for Missouri. The oversight which he deplores is one we are all liable to perp~trate. The Report of Brother Anthony, as a whole, presents an admirable summary of all matters falling under the notice of the careful Committee. I close my brief noti~c of New York with commendation of that Jurisdiction, its noble workers and splendid charity, with my best 'appreciation of Brother J. B. Anthony.

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CHARLES TEN EYCK, Albany, Grand Master. EDWARD 1\1. L. EHLER, New York, Grand Secretary.

NEVADA. TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Twenty-seventh Annual Communication was held in Reno, June 9,1891. John W. Eckley, Grand Master; C. N. Noteware, Grand Secretary. Of the nineteen Lodges on the roll, Representatives were present from thirteen. All had made Returns except one, showing a membership of 991 and a loss of seven members since the last Report. The incom~ amounted to $1,650. A brief Address was presented by the Grand l\:laster, the first part of which was taken up in noticing the loss in the Fraternity by death in that jurisdiction. No Grand Officer, however, had been called away. The Grand'Master said his official acts had been very few. Some Special Dispensations had been granted. In referring to some conflict between his own jurisdiction and that of Utah, he remarked that "Invasion of erritory has been about the only serious trouble that our Grand Lodge I

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has ever bef'n aftiicted with." He recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodges of Tasmania and Victoria, which was accorded, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Grand Master's Address. The Grand Master was not able to carry out his zealously formed purpose to visit all the constituent Lodges. He commented upon the haste of members of the Grand Lodge in having an early election of officers andthen leaving. The committee criticised such haste on the part of the members, and expressed the view that they should remain until all business had been transacted. That Grand Lodge had bette~' adopt the Missouri policy, which is to have the election and installation of officers as near the close of the session as possible, which work winds up the' labors of the Body. The~ Grand Master complimented, very justly, Grand Secretary Noteware, for aid rendered in the discharge of official duty. The Grand Master closed his brief Address by quoting the old and familiar song of childhood: "Little drops of water, little grains of sand." The Address was duly commended by the committee. The Reports of the Grand and business-like.

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An invitation was presented to the Grand Lodge, soliciting its presence at the Masonic Hall to participate in social enjoyments, such as dancing, music and recitations. The invitation was accepted with thanks. The Grand Representatives present were recognized and welcomed. A vote of thanks was accorded the ladies of the Eastern Star for their consideration and taste in decorating the Hall with flowers. CORRESPONDENCE.

A brief Report was presented by Brother Robert L. Fulton. It is composed mostly of extracts from the J oUl'nals reviewed. Missouri .for 1890 received a notice of less than one page, in which complimentary mention was made of our Masonic Home. He said: "It stands to-day as a monument to Freemasonry in that large and flourishing State." Referring to the action ordering the next session of the Grand Lodge to be held at Kansas City, Brother Fulton said that the Fraternity there had determined to build an elegant Masonic Temple, eight stories high, . with an observatory and flower garden on the roof. He correctly represents the original purpose of our Kansas .City Brethren, but as there

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is "many a slip 'twixt. the cup and the lip," the Grand Lodge will have to wait some years, probably, before it enjoys the pleasure and privilege of meeting in that Temple of the future. The foundation stone is not yet laid. FRANK BELL, Reno, Grand Master. C. N. NOTKWARE, Carson, Grand Secretary. R. L. FULTON, Reno, Committee on Correspondence.

NORTH CAROLINA. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session of the Grand Lodge convened in Raleigh, January 12, 1892. M. W. Bro. H. Gudger, Grand Master, and Brother Donald 'V. Bain, Grand Secretary. The recapitulation of the Grand Secretary shows 265 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 8,792. Representatives were present from 149 Lodges. All of the Lodges made Returns, except twelve. The Grand Secretary states in his recapitulation that there are 1,433 resident Masons who are not members, and these he adds to the number reported. Why he does so I have never understood, but that has been his custom for a number of years. He says, in that connection, that the estimate of non-affiliated Masons not returned is discontinued. The session was full of business from beginning to end. From my knowledge of Grand Master Gudger, I bad expected much from him in the way of an Address. While it is not a lengthy paper, it is one of strong and practical worth and business character. The Committee on Address said that, "In matter, sentiment and form of expression, it was an admirable Masonic document." I take pleasure in endorsing this sentiment. Brother Gudger, without designing to do so, incorporated three very satisfactory points of information: First, a year of wide-spread prosperity; second, complete harmony; third, a tendency to a higher moral standard among the membership. He announced with deep feeling the loss sustained by the Fraternity and Grand Lodge in the death of one of their very best Masons, Brother D. S. 'Vaitt. The Orphan Asylum, located at Oxford, claimed considerable and careful attention in the Address. He said the work done had been good, the management .economical, and the result permanent. It was announced that 213 children, of ages ranging from five to sixteen, all of them homeless and fatherless, 'were happy inmates of that splendid

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sanctuary of purity and love. He said the finances of the institution were in first-class condition. In view of the pro~pect of an increase in the number of inmates, he recommended the usual appropriation for the benefit of the institution. Grand Master Gudger pressed upon the attention of the Grand Lodge, the great need of uniformity in the ritual, as well as a strict adherence to the usages of the Craft. Discussing the powers and prerogatives of the Grand Master, he talked as a sensible man only can, and evidenced the fact very plainly that !le has a conscience. Recognizing that the Grand Lodge is the highest exponent of Masonic law in the jurisdiction, and that its edicts are binding, he was in no sense disposed to override the Code adopted for the government of the Craft, by exercising that unknown quantity called "the prerogative of a Grand Master." I am not at all surprised that he refused various applications that would, if granted, have suspended the law in force. Half a dozen of such applications had been made, everyone of which would have been in direct conflict with the written law had the prayer of the petitioners been granted. He rendered and reported seven decisions, two路 of which were corrected, and I presume the others approved, though I can find no evidence of the fact. His decision that a man with only one eye was disqualified physically, was knocked as blind as the eye that he objected to, and very wise was the action taken by the Grand Lodge in rejecting his ruling. . He called attention to that buzzing, troublesome presence known as "Cerneauism," and said that it should be a Masonic offense for any Master Mason to join the Cerneaus. A committee reported upon this subject, and the finding was adopted, declaring that the Grand Lodge of North Carolina is the sole custodian of the whole system of Symbolic Masonry in the State. In furnishing the ground for their objection to the reprobated rite, they recommended that no Lodge in the jurisdiction should recognize or hold communication with the Cerneau body or its members. The Grand Master reported the arre.st of the Charter of one of the Lodges, which had permitted, during its session, an officer to remain in the Lodge and fill his station, while in a state of drunkenness. He very properly administered a vigorous rebuke to all such irregularities as being a reproach upon the Craft and a disgrace upon those who tolerated them. Some recommendations were submitted and duly considered by the appropriate committee. His conclusion was but the reflex of sentiment

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enjoyed by one who had earnestly and faithfully discharged his duty and justly claimed a clear and easy conscience. The Grand Secretary, Brother Bain, as usual, furnished a full and complete statenlent of general matters and details connected with his position, From the Report it is learned that twelve Lodges had been created under Dispensation, eleven of ,vhich I find received Charters during the session. Six had been revived and resumed work upon the restoration of their Charters. Brother Bain said that "non-affiliation is growing more unpopular, owing to the legislation of the Grand Lodge on that subject. The Report of the Grand Treasurer is next in order, and furnishes a detailed statement of the finances. The revenues of that Grand Lodge for the term amounted to $5,184.85. The report of the Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum, Rev. Dr. 'William S. Black, whom to know is to love, shows a very gratifying state of affairs connected with that institution. The exhibit shows that 213 children are now in the Asylum. Six deaths had occurred during the term. Taken as a whole, the report is an int.eresting document, showing a' practical direction of affairs. It is seen that every child is in school every day, part of the time being devoted to school labor and part to industrial employments路 carried on in the Asylum. Dr. Black says this pIan has worked admirably, resulting in the marked improvement of the children. I am surprised to find a statement in the report, from which it is learned that the physicians in the community charge for every visit to each patient in the institution. Some time during the term, the measles broke out among the children, and of course it necessitated more or less medical attention. So many cases arising among 200 little folks, would soon exhaust the resources of an institution not largely endowed with means. The consequence was that the Superintendent and his wife, with the teachers and matrons, devoted themselves through weary weeks and days, and i3leepless nights, in watching by the little sufferers, "all for the .sake of lO1;(,," Such niggardness on the part of the medical profession in a Missouri community, would soon consign the doctors to the solitude of retirement, from which they would not emerge into a profitable professional life. Extensive improvements had been made and reported as necessary, costing several thousand dollars. One of the cheerful incidents connected with the expenses incurred is found in the report, announcing that the' "King's Daughters" had placed bath tubs, with hot and cold water, in the buildings of both girls and boys, at an expense of some $500. The Grand Lodge very properly gave these ,. Daughters" of the "King" a rousing vote of thanks.

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It will be interesting to the readers of this Report to learn that this institution, in carrying on its industrial departments, is not only training t~e dwellers in the Home for practical life, but is deriving a gratifying revenue therefrom. The printing office produced an income of over $3,000; the shoe shop over $600; the broom factory more than $300, and the farm products footed up nearly $2,000. Added to all this were the articles of consumption used by the Asylum, produced on the farm and garden. The whole income from these sources reached over $6,000. The net results made a satisfactory addition to the funds of the institution of over four thousand dollars; yet l\fasons-so-called-are to be found who bitterly oppose such institutions, and are ready to vote them ont of existence. It is a slander on Masonry to call such people Freemasons.

Superintendent Black recommended, and the G rand Lodge approved his suggestion, that girls be not sent out from the Home until they have reached the age of eighteen years. The expense of laundry work being heavy, and the manner of doing it unsatisfactory, the Superintendent deemed it necessary to establish one of their own. A friend of the Superintendent furnished the money with which the nec~ssary machinery for the establishment of a first-class laundry was bought.

It is gratifying to know that the Board of Directors approved in the most glowing terms, the work being done by their Superintendent, Re\'. Dr. Black. The Board said that the affairs of the Oxford Orphan Asylum are nov,' in good condition and everything managed in a proper business manner, and the future was never more bright for a noble work than the year before us. The valnable and effiCIent services of the wife of the Superintendent are acknowledged in grateful路 terms. The officers and teachers were commended for fidelity and harmony. A paper was introduced and its recommendation approved, looking to a partici pation in the Fraternal Congress proposed by路 the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, to be held in Chicago during the continuance of the World's Fair. The endorsement of this proposition was cordial, but accompanied with the distinct announcement路 that no "National Grand Lodge" is possible, or \,,-ill be allowed to grow out of the Fraternal gathering in 1893. CORRESPON DENCE.

A Report of fifty-six pages was rendered by Brother J. C. Martin, Chairman of the committee, in which he reviewed some sixty Grand Lodge Proceedings. The Report is largely a compilation, containing many extracts from the Journals examined, interspersed with occasional brief comments. Missouri for 1891 is briefly noticed, extracts

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being made from the Address of Grand "Master 'Valker and the Report on Correspondence by this writer. Referring to my comment upon the action of North Carolina, that a .l\fason convicted in a Subordinate Lodge is entit.led to no privilege during the pendency of the appeal, Brother Martin kindly said: "We are inclined to believe with our Brother in Missouri. This rule is certainly in direct conflict with the course of procedure in civil courts." And I may add that it is in direct conflict with every principle of correct Masonic procedure, as well as justice. Having reviewed fully and carefully the doings of the Grand Lodge I must close this brief notice of the Report of Brother Martin, which shows care in preparation and discretion in selecting matter from Grand Lodge transactions. 'l'he Grand Master and Grand Secretary were l'e-elected. mer resides at Asheville, and the latter at Raleigh.

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NOVA SCOTIA. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Yarmouth, June 10, 1891. Out of the sixty-two Lodges on the roll, Representatives were present from fortythree. The Reports show a membership of 2,904 in that jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary reports that all Lodges had made Returns. M. ,"V. Bro. Charles J. MacDonald, Grand Master, presided. Brother William Ross was Grand Secretary. The volume of Proceedings sent out by him is large, containing over 400 pages, and its make-up is in keeping with its size, being very credit-' able to that officer. The character of this work is in harmony with the Reports of the late honored and lamented Grand Secretary, Brother Benjamin Curren. The present Grand Master, Brother Charles J. MacDonald, was elected Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge at its organization in 1866, and filled that office for three years. He was succeeded by Brother Curren in 1869, who was in office for some twenty years. As is the custom with that Grand Lodge, and others in the Dominion, after the Body was declared open, the Brethren proceeded to" Church, where a sermon was delivered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. John A. Logan. The discourse was well written and elicited a vote of

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thanks, which declared that the sermon was "eloquent and highly instructive." It covers nine pages of the Journal. Grand Master MacDonald delivered a brief Address, covering five pages, in which he recorded the death of a number of members pf the home jurisdiction. In addition, he spoke feelingly of the loss sustained' by the Grand Lodge of Ca.nada in the death of Sir John A. MacDonald.. The announcement was made by the Grand Master that his official" acts had been very few. Relations with other Grand Jurisdictions were said to be most fraternal. He granted Dispensations to confer degrees in fifteen instances, in less time than is specified in the Constitution. This means, I suppose, the Grand Master can suspend written law. This is in harmony with the doctrine of prerogatives claimed by some Grand Jurisdictions. No decisions were reported, though he had given instructions in numerous instances, referring inquiring Brethren to the law. He informed the Grand Lodge that there would be an increase of $500 in the funds of that Body very soon, as a former Grand Officer, before his death, held in trust this sum for the Charity Fund. A very just and graceful compliment was paid to Brother Neish, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. One Lodge was created during the term by the Grand Master, and received its Charter at the session. The finances of the Grand Lodge were prononnced in a most satisfactory condition. The Grand Secretary, Brother 'William Ross, furnished an extended and excellent Report, containing much matter of general interest with statistical information. Reports of the several District Deputy Grand :Masters found a place in the Journal of Proceedings. A case was presented during the session that will be regarded by some as meeting with very summary treatment. A Lodge had snspended a member for unmasonic conduct. I infer that he was afterwards found guilty of a charge against him of burglary and incendiarism, tried and sentenced to the penitentiary for seven years. The Lodge to which he had belonged, requested the Grand Lodge to expel the party forever from the Order of Freemasonry. The request was granted, and the said offender ,vas excluded from the Fraternity, according to the Record. As no papers were filed in the case, other than the request for his expulsion, the action of the Grand Lodge may well be termed summary and vigorous. This act may be called the "exercise of original jurisdiction." Missouri occasionally indulges in this kind of -work, and has been criticised for dispensing that character of justice to offenders. I have never kno,vn an instance where the Grand Lodge of

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Missouri exercised the power in it vested by expelling persons from all the rights and privileges of :Masonry, that full justiee was not done in the case. The Grand Lodges of Tasmania and New Zealand and South Australia were severally recognized and fraternal relations proposed. From the adoption of a resolution by the Grand Lodge, it is seen that the Craft in that jurisdiction does not believe in joint occupancy of Halls. A proposition was submitted, granting permission to any temperance organization, composed of Master Masons and their families, to occupy Lodge rooms for temperance purposes. The Record says that after a long discussion, the motion was defeated, the Grand Lodge being opposed to the use of Lodge rooms by any other than Masons. Report of Committee on Grand Master's Address, and the Reports of District Deputy Grand l\iasters and Grand Secretary, are very full and creditable, all being duly commended. The Grand Master, Brother MacDonald, was re-elected, as was also the Grand Secretary, Brother 'William Ross, both residing at Halifax. CORRESPONDENCE.

The work of review was performed by Rev. Brother David Neish, . Past Master, who furnished a compilation covering 231 pages. It contains extracts from, and comments upon the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges. In so large a Review, there is, of necessity, much appropriating done by the Committee. Brother Neishis' a forcible writer, independent thinker, and a good gleaner. I could wish, in the language of Robertson, of California, thathe would give his Reports more "seasoning of origi nal matter." In reading his extensive work, I made a discovery, and find that he classed me as one of "three Masonic luminaries." Brother Neish is anti-Cerneau to the fullest possible extent, and denominates the head of that faction in Iowa as the "Satanic Commander-in-Chief of a bogus consistory." I do not know to whom he refers, and cannot judge of the qualities of said Commander-in-Chief, but of all the hard things I have ever said of this pestiferous and disturbing element in the Fraternity of this country, no such opprobrious term has been used by myself. Brother Neish had better take a little of the remedy prescribed by him' for others, and put in a few grace notes in his language, rather than incorporate so much brim~!tone. He quotes with gusto the calumnies. of Parvin of Iowa and his anonymous letters. I wish to inform Brother Neish in contradiction of his representation, that I never served as Orator in a Lodge of Per-

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fection on a single occasion in my life, and never ,vas in such a body half a dozen times during my temporary connection with the Rite. Of this I have proof in the records of the Council of Consistory, or whatever it is called, in this State. At the earnest solicitation of the representative of the Chief of the Rite, I received what was called fourteen degrees, said solicitor, claiming to represent the head of the order, and the degrees were offered to me free of charge. The statement that the boon was refused me, in seeking the position of a Thirty-third Degree member of the Rite, is false, without qualification. It was neither desired nor solicited, and could not have been declined, as I abandoned the Rite of my own accord. The head of that Rite claims that he conferred, without charge, fourteen degrees upon me. To the contrary, I have the proof that said degrees were communicated to me by his representative, long before he visited the city. I have the proof of living witnesses, that the Chief of the Rite said to me, "I hope to see you an active Thirty-thirCl Scotch Rite Mason before I die." Brother Neish says in reference to myself: "One thing is evident to every unprejudiced reader, and that is, that Brother Vincil does favor路 that most unrighteous cause, Cerneauism." I presume the reason of this conclusion of my esteemed Brother, and with many others, is because I have classed Cerneauism, and other branches of High Riteism all in the same category, and refuse to bow the knee in deference to the claims of either. I will be greatly the debtor of Brother Neish if he will point to a single sentence in anything that I have written, or produce a living witness to testify as to anything I have said favorable to Cerneauism. I make this protest as embodying the only menti<m of the controversy that will appear in my Report for the present year, simply because an esteemed fellow correspondent has gon0 out of his proper path to drag in misrepresentations, and statements eJ; parte, which place me in a false light before the Masonic world. Missouri Proceedings for 1890 received due consideration, and Brother Neish appropriated eight pages of jthe space to extracts therefrom. Th~ Address of Grand Master Brace was styled "An excellent production." The Review of our proceedings is almost entirely taken up with extracts from the .Journal. I conclude this hurried examination of Brother Neish's labors by appropriating the following admirable reflections upon the "prerogative doctrine." I join him in the hope that the time will come when high prerogative will receive, what it has scarcely deserved, a decent burial: With the daily growth of Masonic education and intelligence, and the greater facilities for reading and thinking on Masonic subjects. which we in these highlyfavored times possess, the prerogative doctrine, at least in its extreme form, will, we vel1lllre to think, be, ere long. numbered arn~:>ng the thillg3 tlHI.t. were; and, when that blessed day arrives, let us gh'e Brother High Prerogative decent burial, cease at once

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from mourning and from fooling, and straightway set to work for the amelioration of the Craft. Masonry has always kept abreast of the times; llnd if we no\~ allow it to lagbehind, we shall soon be compelled to acknowledge and to write; Ichabod.

I am grateful for the expressions of clear, independent thought against that ancient and superannuated dogma styled "prerogative." Brother Neish .."as continued as Committee on Correspondence.

OHIO. EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Columbus, October 21, 1891. M. W. Bro. Levi C. Goodale, Gra:nd Master; R. W. Bro. J. H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary. This is one of the large and representative Grand Jurisdictions of this country, having a membership of over 35,000, with 490 Lodges on the roll. Representatives were present from 472 Lodges. This is easily accounted for, as will be seen later. A very able and lengthy business paper was presented by Grand Master Goodale, containing an admirable exordium, followed by a delicate reference to deceased Brethren. He said that more than 400 Masons in t.hat jurisdiction had passed to their final rest during the year. If all the Lodg.e officers in Ohio would read and protlt by his comments upon their duties, there would be less occasion in future for sllch 'very practical homilies upon ~hat subject.

During his term of office, five Lodges had been created under Dispensation. He stated that there were many small Lodges in the jurisdiction, whose officers drew from the treasury on pay roll account, a much larger sum than they paid for Grand Lodge dues. This explains the large representation mentioned above. The pay roll brings Representatives from afar to Grand Lodge. His remarks disclosed the fact .that many of these Lodges are so weak and indifferent as not to meet once a year. He makes a startling announcement connected with delinquence in dues. The statement is to the effect that one Lodge of eighty members has sixty of them under suspension for non-payment of dnes, and that, in the jurisdiction of 36,000 Masons, almost ten per cent are under suspension for non-payment. He made the further .statement that 1\1asters of Lodges do not conform to their rules, and hundreds of Masons in the State who do not pay dues are not suspended, owing to the neglect or delinqueney of officers.

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Various sLJ,bjects of local interest were presented, having received due consideration from the Grand Master. Quite a number of rulings were reported, showin~ that he had been a very busy man. He said more than three hundred questions had been proposed. Fifteen decisions were submitted, having been carefully considered and elaborated before submission. The Committee on Jurisprudence found his rulings sound expositions of law and approved them. He referred to the law governing physical qualifications, and said there are some physical defects which bar candidates from admission, but no man of good moral character, health and honorable surronndings,should be denied admission, if his physical defects do not prevent him from complying with the requirements of Masonry. This is the view I have held and urged for many years. Two candidates were elected to receive the Entered Apprentice Degree. Afterwards they concluded they did not want the degree: He decided that such candidates' should be permitted to go as they came, of their own accord, and have their money returned to them, as no work had been done justifying the retention of t~e fees. This is reasonable and right, though persons who change their minds so easily ou~ht to be made to pay for the trouble they cause other people. The Grand Master recounted at length, and in 'forcible manner, his dealings with the Cerneau question. The course pursued by Grand Master Goodale showed mildness but firmness, and justified the approval his action received at the hands of the Grand Lodge. One of the Lodges in that jurisdiction became so disaffected as to make路 open declaration that its members bad withdrawn affiliation from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. In reading this declaration from these recusant parties, the question presented itself, how they could withdraw their allegiance to the Grand Lodge in which they had b~en constituted an integral part of the Body. If they bad surrendered the Charter, and abandoned the organization, it is presumed that no complaint would have been made; but for a public proclamation of independence from the parent Body to be sent fortb,afterwards resulting in the organization of a so-caned Grand Lodge, there was but one course left for the Grand Master. That course was readily adopted by him, declaring the Charter of the Lodge forfeited. 'When the representative of the Grand Master visited New England Lodge, he- was unable to obtain po~session of the Charter. The ringleader of this disloyal movement, one D. W. 'Wright, who was the Worshipful Master of said Lodge, was summoned to appear before the Grand Lodge for trial. Not appearing, his case was duly considered, and he, with the other malcontents and associates in this rebellious work, were declared expelled from all the rights, benefits, immunities, and privileges of Masonry. This was the proper course to be pursued,

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:and none other could have been adopted. It is a most singular thing to me that intelligent Masons would imperil their Masonic life and character by attempting to create a Grand Lodge in the jurisdiction of .3, Grand Body that had been in existence and operation in the State for more than eighty years. What they could expect to accomplish is a mystery to one at this distance. They certainly could not hope for recognition by any Grand Lodge in the world. It must have occurred to them; that, in view of their clandestine character, they would be prohibited from holding Masonic intercourse with Masons everywhere, and .not allowed' to visit any of the Lodges in the land. The Grand Lodge 'Of Missouri, at its last session, through the Representative of Ohio near this Grand Lodge, adopted a paper defining our opinion of said illegal -organization, declaring our fraternal comity with the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and forbidding all adherents to said spurious body any rights of visitation or Masonic intercourse with the Fraternity of this State. Grand Master Goodale submitted to the Grand Lodge the propriety -of having their laws adjusted and codified, thereby saving much labor

to readers in finding what is the law governing the jurisdiction. Refer-ence was made in the Address to the need of some standard of the ~Cessentials" in the ritual. This need, he stated, had induced Masons in th.e State to buy copies of rituals published elsewhere, which were .not correc.t. "He recommended the adoption of the Massachusetts plan to produce a "pen and ink copy" of the esoteric work of each degree, and place it in the custody of the Grand Master. This is to be open to inspection by officers who wish to acquire a knowledge of what we term the "unwritten work." I have been astonished in reading Grand Lodge Proceedings to learn how much of the secret work of Freema:sonry is being committed to paper. The committee 'appointed to consider the question of ritual, made a report thereon substantially recommending the suggestion of the Grand Master, and the same was adopted. Thereby it follows that the obligation not to write, etc., is of no binding force or obligation. J n accordance with the direction of the previous session of the Grand Lodge, a Past Master's Jewel had been procured and presented to M. W. Past Grand Master Burdick. The letter of ;lcknowledgment of Brot.her Burdick finds a place in the Journal. The Grand Master urged upon the Grand Lodge an improved system 'of visitation of Lodges. ' That jurisdiction has Distdct Lecturers, whose duty it is to visit Lodges and direct them in the work. He said: "Such was the condition of the system of visitation, that I almost despaired of :accomplishing much good through it." Under his direction, a series of what we would call "District Lodges of Instrtlction" seem to have been held.

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The Grand Master bad prepared and sent out a circular to the Lodges, making a great many inquiries upon points of improvement to the Craft. From the information furnished, it is learned that the average attendance at Lodge m,eetings is only fifteen. Of the number of stated meetings held, it is found that very largely over one-half were without work being done. lIe reported the number of Masons under suspension as reaching almost 4,000. Brother Goodale could not do less than commend, in most appropriate terms, his high appreciation路 of the Grand Secretary, Brother Bromwell. From the number of errors reported by the Grand Secretary, ann reference made to the subject by the Grand Master, Brother Bromwell must have a hard old time of it, as many comments are made upon the work of careless or incompetent Secretaries. The Report of Brother Bromwell as Grand Secretar.y, quite full and lengthy, shows a mastership in his department. The evidence is found in the fact that he had secured reports from all the Lodges except one, and dues had路 been collected 'from all, with one exception. He路 said the number of errors in the Returns of this year exceeded those of any previous year, since he had been Secretary. But by laborious efforts and continued correspondence, he had succeeded in getting all Returns. corrected and balances due the Grand Lodge paid, with the exception of nine Lodges. His experience along this line is no new thing to the Grand Secretary of Missouri. His statistical exhibit shows an increase in membership of 3,586; taking out the losses from various causes, the net gain amounted to only 762. The number reported as suspended for non-payment of dues is simply astounding, amounting to more 'than 1,400. Reports of the various committees appointed路 to consider matters of local interest, were full and clear presentations of the matter submitted. The Comniittee on Correspondence submitted a special Report, declinin!!: the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Hayti, as the papers in hand were not sufficient to warrant any recommendation from the Committee. . The M.asons of Ohio are moving, like many other Grand Lodges, in the direction of that greatest work of charity, the "Masonic Home." A report was presented from the "Board of Trustees of the Ohio Masonic Home," announcing that the institution has been located near the city of Springfield. It is learned from this report that the citizens of that city had donated 154 acres of land for the institution, and that the sum of $60,000 had been subscribed. It is desired to commence work on the principal building at an early date, but the Board must

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first have at command not less than $100,000. In addition to the donation of the land, the Springfield people contributed $11,000 in money. The Lodges, Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery have contributed $30,000. The committee on this interest reported that the Grand Lodge \Vas not doing its share in this noble undertaking. A committee was created and assigned the duty of revising the Code; also of preparing a Standard Monitor to be presented at the next session of the Grand Lodge.

r have thus given a summary of the matters and things found in the large and handsomely prepared Journal of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. n contains, in addition to the Proceedings, the reports of the \rarious District Lecturers of the State and a lengthy obituary report. Since the foregoing was prepared, I have received memorial notices announcing the death of the Senior Grand 'Varden and Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Brother William Franklin Baldwin was elected and installed Senior Grand 'Varden at the last session of the Grand Lodge, and died on the 10th day of April, 1892.. Rev. Lafayette Van Cleve, Grand Chaplain, died on the 2d of March, 1892. He had been in service. as Grand Chaplain for fifteen years, hav- . ing filled a similar position in the Grand Chapter of Ohio, and Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery for twenty-fom consecutive years. While r never had the pleasure of meeting this excellent Brother and minister of the Gospel, I knew him well by reputation, and esteemed him highly for his \-York's sake. The Grand Lodge of Ohio has thus been heavily stricken, and t,vo of its substantial and representative members called from labor to a better life. The fraternal sympathy of Missouri is hereby tendered to our sister jurisdiction. CORRESPON DENCE.

The Chairman of tlie Committee, Brother 'V. )1. Cunningham, Past Grand .Master, submitted an abie and extended Report, covering 211 pages. The Journals of fifty-five GrandLodg~s passed under his careful criticism. Brother Cunningham is a vigorolls reviewer, and competent to do the work assigned him. The present Report embraces much matter taken from the Journals reviewed, with more or less comment. Missouri for 1890 received full consideration from the Committee, more than five pages being assigned to the review of our Proceedings. A general notice of the transactions G. L. Ap.-8.

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o()f that session was given, embracing favorable remarks on the Address o()f Grand JfaHter Brace, from which extracts were made. Brother Cunningham criticises my former comments on the action of the Grand Lodge of Ohio concerning the Tennessee controversy. He thinks I should have entered a disclaimer, after having been informed of the merits of the case. 'When I reviewed that subject, as found in the Grand Lodge Proceedings of Tennessee, my sympathy was awarded to Brother Ingersoll, the Grand Master. From his statement of the subject I supposed him to be free from all connection with Scotch Rite Masonry, and that he was defending the position of his Grand Lodge from an unmerited censure by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. I have learned -since, to my surprise, that, at the time he was making this defense, he was a Cerneauite of high degree. In consequence of this affiliation, :any endorsement accorded him and any criticism written as to the action of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, I hereby most cheerfully withdraw and repudiate. I have no sympathy for, nor appreciation of, the Cerneauite element of this country, because it has been well demonstrated that they have created disturbance and brought about confusion among the Craft. Because I am not a member of the Cerneau faction and not jn sympathy with it, I know nothing of its legitimacy. Brother Cunningham thinks that. because I thus affirm my ignorance of its . legitimacy, I could have no right to declare it a disturbing element in . the Grand Lodges of this country. I suppose he passes this judgment upon the ground of my ignorance of that institution, I am not competent to testify as to its disturbing presence. Thatis true and admitted. But I would refer Brother Cunningham to the condition of affairs in Ohio and elsewhere, as evidencing the disturbing character of Cerneaujsm. If it is not a disturbing element, Ohio Masons being witnesses, then they have made a tremendous racket for nothing. I shall continue to wish sincerely that all such disturbing elements were banished from the domain of Freemasonry in this land, whether such disturbance 路comes from Cerneauism or elsewhere. Brother Cunningham is a vigorous defender of the Past Master's :Degree. He asserts that instead of the spirit of iconoclasm prevailing :throug-hout the country, there is a growing desire among conservative lIlasons for the recogni.tion and restoration of the degree to its own important })osition in the Institution of Freemasonry. I have repeat.edly defined my views respecting that degree, and do not feel caned upon to repeat them here. Brother Cunningham concluded his able and interesting Review by 'Some very valuable reflections and practical suggestions. Taking leave .of him with the same high appreciation of his ability and competence

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-as a ,niter, I record with pleasure and satisfaction the fact that he was -continued in charge of that interesting department of work. The Grand Master, Brother Goodale, and Grand Secretary, Brother Bromwell, were re-elected. Both reside in Cincinnati.

PENNSYLVANIA-1891. The handsome Annual sent out by the Grand Secretary, Brother Nisbet, is graced with fine engravings of the Masonic Temple and 1\'[. W. Bro. J. Simpson Africa, Grand Master. The Journal contains the doings of the several Quarterly Communications, held in accordance with the regulations of the Grand Lodge. At the various sessions, Brother Africa, Grand Master, presided; Brother Nisbet was Grand Secretary. His Report shows 395 Lodges on the 1'011, with a membership of 42,112. From various reports furnished and printed, it is learned that the Grand Lodge controls a lar~e Charity Fund, the interest of which is expended in the interest of various ben~ficiaries. The Trustees of this fund hold securities amounting to $73,000. The Stephen Girard Charity Fund of $62,000 also furnishes interest which is applied to charity. The report of the Trustees shows that 362 applicants were relieved, nearly all of them residents of that jurisdiction. Grand Lodge receipts, from all sources, amounted to $137,000. In addition to the Charity Funds already mentioned, they have the James R. Patton Memorial Fund of $50,000, the interest of which is devoted to the relief of beneficiaries of that fund. Some $1,500 had been applied in that dir~ction. The funds on hand, the interest of which is used for charity, amount to about $200,000. The Report of the Libradan shows that the Grand Lodge Library is of steady growth and of great value. The Annual Communication was held the 28th of December. The same Grand Officers were present as at previous meetings. At this Communication, Grand Master Africa delivered an able and lengthy Address. He said the fraternal rel;::ttions of that Grand Lodge, with other Grand Lodges on both Continents, remained fraternal and unbroken. A number of deaths were noted in the Address and appropriate mention made of these deceased Brethren. / Summarizing the Address, it may be stated that new Lodges were constituted, corner-stones laid, visits made and decisions rendered. He recorded with much pleasure the success of a School of Instruction

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held in Philadelphia. Speaking on this subject, Brother Africa said: "With the growth of the Fraternity in this jurisdiction, Schools of Instruction have become a necessity." Among the official rulings reported, the Grand Master decided that a Lodge cannot restore an expelled member. 'Vith profound respect for' our eminent Brother, Grand Master Africa, I must dissent from his decision. The Lodge gave life to the party, and 'when it deprived him of that life, for cause, it did not forfeit the right to resurrect or restore to' him the life originally given and subsequently taken away. In my judgment, there are very few cases where the Grand Lodge should be expected to restore an expelled 'Mason who had lost his standing by the action of a Subordinate Lodge. Our Missouri proceedings differ from the position taken by our Brother Africa. 'Where a member has lost his Masonic standing, having been expelled by a Lodge and that Lodge ceases to exist, the Grand Lodge has the right to invest him \vith all the privileges, rights and benefits forfeited by expulsion. I submit that where a Lodge disposes of a member, that it is better qualified ,to judge of his fitness to become again associated with the Fratermty than the Grand Lodge, which knows nothin~ about the case. Brother Africa held that an installeq officer of a Lodge cannot resign his office. This is accepted as a rule of very general application. Some Grand Lodges hold a contrary view. ,Brother Africa show~d in the' decisions reported, a superior knowledge of the principles of Masonry ,and their just application. ,In his Address there is a brief summary given of the Grand Lodge debt created in the erection of their splendid temple. The original cost, including ground,building and furnishing, amounted to a little over $1,500,000; the reduction bas been something over $700,000, leaving an outstanding indebtedness of more than $800,000. Deducting therefrom securities in the Sinking Fund, the actual balance unpaid amounts to $713,000. At the time the debt was created, the Grand Lodge increased the tax on the Subordinate Lodges, with the understandi,ng that, when the indebtedness is reduced to 500,000, the fees and dues will bebrought down to their former figure. Brother Africa said with feelingsof pride, that the Craft in Pennsylvania owns the most inagnificent building in the world devoted exclusively to Masonry. He mentioned the Masonic Home, which is not under the control of the Grand Lodge. He said that the institution is a proper recipient of Grand Lodge charity. The Home was commended to the fraternal consideration and support of the Fraternity throughout the jurisdiction. The Grand Master closed his admirable Address with grateful acknowledgments to the Great Architect of the Universe for his many blessings.

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The Grand Officers having been elected at the Quarterly Communi-cation preceding this meeting were severally installed into their -stations and places. In other years, some Committee on Correspondence became merry -over the Missouri law which provides for seven Grand Chaplains. Pennsylvania has fourteen. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence emanating from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania without the touch and presence of the venerable Brother Richard Vaux, would be a novelty. As Chairman of the Committee, he furnished a Review covering 248 pages, in which he examined and passed upon the Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodges, a number -of them for two years. The Review, like all the past Reports of Brother Vaux, is able and fraternal. Brother Vaux: writes his Reviews. An extract is] rarely present in 11is Report. As heretofore, his work has a lengthy preface, containing much of interest and of profit. He says it "is an axiom in our Fraternity, universally accepted, that Freemasonry is a htw unto it8el拢." He 路does not believe in a Chartered Grand Lodge, and says in no sense is it necessary. He seems to be apprehensive of danger growing out of -such rehitions as are created by reason of acknowl(~dging the supremacy -of the State. I think his fears are unfounded and his views not justi-, fied by the point raised in his introduction. Brother Vaux shows his ability as a clear and comprehensive critic. Missouri for 1891 rec'ei ved most courteous and extended attention from -our distinguished co-laborer, Brother Vaux. He regarded the Address -of Brother Walker, Grand Master, as a valuable production, and quoted from it in terms of commendation and approved most highly the idea of Schools of Instruction, as mentioned by him. His endorsement of the rulings of Grand 'MasterWalker invests them with additional weight and places them among the findings of the best :~asonic minds of the -country. Speaking of our Masonic Home, and commenting on statements of Brother 'Walker, he says such an institution should be supported by voluntary contributions. He further remarked that "it is the volun. ta路ry agreement of Freemasons to carry out the design of such an institution which gives it its chief value as a Masonic relief to the unfortnnate and deserving." He well said, "A forced support is not the true meaning of Masonic charity." Quoting from Brother Walker's Address, andet' "General Reflections," Brother Vaux said that he recognized the admirable rhetoric,

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Freemasonry has nothing to do with the moral, intellectual, and material progress that pertains to the welfare of the human race. The end, aim, duty, responsibility, and ettbrt of F'reemasonry is to maintnin its principles, support its teachlllgs, defend its landmarks, preserve its symbology, resist illnovations, reject .promptly, boldly, constantly, every illSidiolls or, if so lie, opell attempt to despoil our inhentance and the eternal elements which constitute it as the most sublime of nIl human associations. The Gralld 'Master refers to infidelity, "which ollce raised its hydra-headed front with IIllblushingtemerity, slinks iiI the shadow of its own iniquit)'," as the present condition orthis enemy of the Fraternity. rVe wholly diner from that view. Infidelity is to-da~', in secret and wilfully. seeking to destroy the great lundmark of our subhme Institution. He who won't believe seeks refnge in the notion that Masollry is 1t1/.seetarian. That to assert the Holy Bible is of no more value in .Masonr~' than the "Square," is. with such infidels a prote~t against what they assume to be the sectarianism of placing God's law 011 the altar of the Lodge. The tendency now of what is called "intellectuul prOI-,'Tess" is to deny the power of Faith, and set up in its stead an idol of human reason. That was tried in France when revolution, blood, death, disaster and ruin were the eyjj spirits "'hieh gloried in the spectacle of It nation in despair. running blindly am! 1lllseclananly into destructioll. Let Frpemasonry protect, teach, defend. its own principles, and let the profulle reap the hur\'est of the seeds they sow.

To say. as he does in the above extract, tbat :Freemasonry has nothing to do with the moral, intellectual and material progress that pertains to the welfare of the human race, is to divorce Freemasonry from the human race and to curtail its mission, if not destroy its influence. Referring to the Report presented by Brother Givan, Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, he mentioned the case of one Sheetz. The conclusions he draws from the case are peculiar. Because.the man Sheetz killed was not a Mason, BrQther Vaux say& that the case should have ended on appeal from his expulsion from the Lodge. From the view thus announced by BrotherVaux, the conclusion is easily reached that murder is not a Masonic crime. He asks me to reconsider a former criticism upon his statement that said "murder is not an offense triable by a Masonic Lodge." With all my respect for Judge Givan and Brother Vaux, my criticism of his statement "that murder is not a Masonic offense," will remain unchanged. The decis-路 ion of Judge Givan that "killing in self defense is not a violation of the, laws of the land or the laws of Masonry," does not vindicate the position assumed by Brother Vaux. The case reversed by our Committee on Appeals, and sent back to the Lodge, was not becatise the offense was insufficient, as charged, bnt because of gross irregularities in the trial. The accnsed appealed from the decision of the Lodge expelling him, on the ground that improper testimony was admitted. In view of the foregoing statement, Brother Vanx will allow this committee still to路 maintain that "murder is a Masonic offense, triable in a Masonic Lod~e," even though the unfortunate victim who fell beneath the.hands of a Mason, was not a member of the Brotherhood. Brother Vanx denied the right of a Lodge in our jurisdiction, to try a party who had been charged with a vile crime and found guilty on his

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own confession, and suspended. Therefore adultery is not a :l\Jasonic offense. Brother Vaux is not satisfied with our way of doing things in the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He said the Report of Brother Givan proves that our Lodges enjoy "the luxury of holding courts to try members on charges that rarely present any possi ble-ground for Lodge action." He regarded it as a sad exhibition of "playing court." Such "playing court" has been productive of results eminently creditable to ;\1issouri l\iasonry. Brother Vaux docs not understand why Brother Drummond, of Maine, and myself have sharpened our reportorial tools for "in(~isive criticisms" on the Pennsylvania Committee. I cannot speak for Brothel' Drummond, but beg leave to assure Brother Vaux that my "incisive criticisms" have been made forthe pleasure derived from grappling with a Masonic giant, who uses the Masonic flail in combatting with Com~ mittees holding contrary views. I have done so at the risk of being flailed by this able and generous reviewer in the field of :Masonic Correspondence. Brother Vaux, referring to my comment on the lack of proficiency of Brethren who seek to pass examination in order to visit, said that I did not even hint that "the Pennsylvania \York is the wu:icnt '/);ork of the Craft, and is not, therefore, understooc1 by sister Lodges that use different methods." This is a very generous compliment to the intelligent, capable and well qualified teachers of the l\fasonic Ritual in other Grand Jurisdictions. None of the Lodges in this country have the "ancient work," and do not understand what it is, unless they use "the Pennsylvania work." To "use different methods," is to prove our work modern and ourselves behind the procession headed by "Pennsylvania" and its "ancient work." Brother Vaux is very ki.nd in imparting the information that the Pennsylvania. work is "the ancient work of the Craft." This statement is quite excIusi ve. As it is "the ancient work of the Craft" and not "understood by sister Lodges that use different methods," the conclusion is forced upon us that we know nothing about "the ancient work." Another conclusion is easily reached by the Masonic observer, and that is that the Pennsylvania Craft has a good many ancient "methods" of doing things, which are peculiar to the Fraternity in that jurisdiction. It is manifest that the Fraternity in Pennsylvania needed improvement in "the ancient work." This is shown by the circular letter issued by the late Grand Master McCalla, and also endorsed by the present eminent Brother, Grand Master Africa, who said: "With the growth of the Fraternity in this jur.lsdiction, Schools of Instruction have become a necessity."

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Reeognizing the want of proficiency in "the ancient work," the Grand Lodge of路 Pennsylvania has ordained and fostered Schools of Instruction, and requires proficiency in order to advancement. I hope that advancement along the line of proficiency may result in endowing the Craftsmen of that jurisdiction, so as to enable them on visiting sister Lodges, to give such evidence of their knowledge of "the ancient work" that they may be understood as having a true Masonic work, and imparting- it to such Lodges as know nothing about it. Brother Vaux conveys the idea that "sister Lodges," using different methods from the Pennsylvania work, are not in possession of what he terms "the ancient work of the Craft." The fact that our Pennsylvania Brethren have discovered the importance of Schools of Instruction is an encouraging indication that they are seeking light as to the correct work, as well as to proficiency therein. This is a hopeful sign and promises much good for the fnture in that jurisdiction. Heferring to my discussion of his views concerning "physical disqualification," Brother Vaux denies saying what his Report made him say. :M.y comment upon his position on that subject was: "Brother Vanx cited the outlawry of Freemasonry in France in support of his views" on physical disqualification. He replied: "The Chairman did no such thing." . ,Vell, let us refer to the Record. In his elaborate introduction to the Report of 1890, Brother Vaux discnssed physical disqualification at considerable length. He said: "The statute governing that subject was not enacted by the Grand Lodge, but was an unwritten law; a tradition." He asserted further that it was a' "landmark, and as such, could not be changed." Continning his remarks concerning physical disqualification, he said: "If this change is to be justified or approved, then any other essential requirement for initiation of a candidate can be ignored, set aside, changed by anyone of the Subordinate Lodges or any Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, wherever situated."

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character as a Masonic Body, it has been cut off from recognition by all Grand Lodges of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the States of the United States and England. It changed, ignored a landmark.

From the for~going, it will be seen that h~ cited the outlawry of Masonry in France as an argument against meddling with the law governing physical fitness to be made a Mason. And I said in my Report of his position, that he cited the condition of French Masonry in support of his views of the physical question. I.said further that Masonry in France lost its character and became an outlaw from the Commonwealth of Freemasonry on moral issues. I say so ~;till, and the above extract from Brother Vaux's Report proves it. I wish to say in conclu~ion, that our regulations governing physical fitness on the part of candidates fo1' Freemasonry, is as just and as much in harmony with the spil"it of the landmarks as the rule maintained and enforced in the Grand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. We declare in our laws that no petition shall be entertained from a candidate for the Mysteries of Freemasonry, who cannot comply literally with all the requirements of the Order. I appropriate the thought of Brother Vaux in the conclusion of his vigorous review of my last Report, by saying: Having ended my o.fficia.l notice of his Report, as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, I now turn personally to my esteemed ana deeply venerated friend and Brother Vaux, and tender assurances of the sincerel'lt respect and most lasting fraternal appreciation. The Grand Master, Brother Africa, and Grand Secretary, Brother Nisbet, were both re-elected. The address of each is Masonic Temp1e, Philadelphia.

QUEBEC. TWENTY'SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in tte city of Montreal, January 27, 1892. M. W. Bro. Frank Edgar was Grand Master; Brother John H. Isaacson, Grand Secretary. There are fifty-six Lodges in thatjurisdiction, with a membership of 2,141. Representatives were present from fifty-three Lodges and twentyeight Grand Lodg-e~. An Address of seven pages was presented by the GrandMaster. He announced, that owing to illness, he had not been able to give the atten-

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tion desired to the duties of his office. All matters possible claiming attention, however, had been considered and acted upon. He treated matters under the heads of Dispensations, Decisions, :Masonic Home, History of :Masonry in Quebec, and State of the Order. Under the last head, he announced that there had been a substantial increase in the membership, and a continued satisfactory condition of finances. Foreign i-elations were announced as most cordial and fraternal, with peace and harmony prevailing at home as well as with other jurisdictions. . The Address was mostly' confined to local matters. The Grand Secretary's Report was an extended statement of business transactions connected with his office. The Grand Lodge has an invested fund amounting to over $10,000. Reports of District Deputies, covering a broad field of effort, \\rere submitted and printed. A very interesting report was rendered by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Said committee recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Committee on State of the Order made a report commending the action of the Grand Master, and approved the acts of the various District Deputies. A Special Report was submitted and adopted from the Committee on Correspondence. The action of the Grand Lodge of Ohio concerning the illegitimate body formed in the State, was commended and all fraternity with the adherents of the spurious forbidden. The same committee commented with favor upon the proposed l\:Iasonic Congress during the 'World's Fair, but entered its protest against anything looking to the formation of a GEmeral Grand Lodge. The :Masonic Home proposition met with unqualified approval. A recommendation was 'endorsed providing for the establishment of a fund for the erection and support of a Masonic Home. There is but little matter of general interest in the Proceedings. The Journal contains a discourse delivered by the Grand Chaplain, covering three pages, which is very pleasant reading, but does not contain much M.asonry. The Report on Correspondence was prepared and submitted by Brother E. T. D. Chambers, Chairman. It covers 129 pages. Hisintroduction is extended and covers quite a number of points. The Committee said that Cerneauism is almost the only dark spot on the face of American Freemasonry. He says a small minority of Grand Lodge Reviewers have undertaken to defend the members of said Rite. I have as yet met with no writer who defends Cerneauism as such. In this free country, men are entitled to their own opinions, without being

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ostracised; and there are many such who have doubted the propriety of the course pursued by some Grand Lodges, in the treatment of those who had been led off or induced to go into this institution. Brother Chambers said that Quebec had been spared the evils of a Cerneau invasion. It is to be hoped. that they will remain exempt from the annoyance produced in sister jurisdictions. He properly characterized the affair in Ohio as a clandestine Grand Lodge. His views of a Fraternal Congress echoed the sentiments of the Grand Lodge, and he expressed. himself as warmly in sympathy with the proposition. An extended list of expressions and actions concerning the Masonic Home, was published in the introduction of his Report. The Review of a large number of Grand Lodge Journals followed, in which there is much interesting reading matter, well sprinkled with extracts from the Proceedings examined. Missouri for 1891 was noticed in less than two pages of the Report. Extracts from the Address of Brother W' alker composed the chief portion of this notke . • The Grand Master, Brother Edgar, and Grand Secretary, Brother Isaacson, both of Montreal, were re-elected.

RHODE ¡ISLAND. ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal contains the record of Special, Semi-annual and Annual Communications. The semi-annual meeting was held in Providence, November 17, 1890, and was presided over by Grand Master Kenyon. The Grand Secretary, Brother Baker, presented a semi-annual Report. At this session the Committee on Grand Master's Address (presented the May previous) submitted a report in which they approved two decisions which he had rendered. The One Hundred and First Animal Communication was held in the city of Providence, May 18, 1891. Brother George H. Kenyon, Grand M.aster; Edwin Baker, Grand Secretary. An Address of six pages contained an exhibit of business which the Grand Master had attended to during his term. He said the year had been one of prosperity and unity. The jurisdiction had been highly favored, only two deaths being recorded.

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He mentions the Special Communications held, at which cornerstones were laid. One Lodge under Dispensation had been created and one decision rendered. The ruling is not in harmony with our views of Masonic rights and privileges. He said that it required a unanimous vote to restore an expelled Mason; but such vote does not restore him to membership in the Lodge; only to good standing. Attention was called to the coming centennial of the Grand Lodge. He said the year marked an important epoch in their history, as they were just stepping from one century to another. The Grand Lodge took action upon his recommendation to prepare for the coming centenary of Masonry in that jurisdiction. An extended report was made upon the subject, and full provisions for the occasion were prepared and adopted. ' The Heports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and Grand Secretary were presented and incorporated in the J oUI路nal. The membership of that small jurisdiction amounts to over 4,000. The income from all sources footed up to about $2,500. The proceedings were brief and local. The Journal contains the account of their centennial affair. It came off on the 24th day of June, 1891. There was a grand procession of the Craft, an excursion on a steamer and a banquet at night, the whole being interspersed with appropriate addresses. No Report on Correspondence. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary reside at Providence.

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SOUTH CAROLINA. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH ANNUAL. COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Charleston, December 8, 1891. 1\1. 'V. Bro. Laurie T. Izlar, Grand Master; Brother Charles, Inglesby, Grand Secretary. From the statistical statement furnished I learn that there are 181 Chartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 4,944. Representatives were present from 148 Lodges, together with Representatives of twenty-seven Grand Lodges~ seven Past Grand Masters and other members of the Body. Special Communications had been held for the purpose of laying corner-stones, which were presided over by Grand Master Izlar, the

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of which are recorded in the Journal now under c(lnsidera-

tion. An Address of thirteen pages, furnished by the Grand Master, contained a variety of matter, which had been acted upon by him during his term of office. The Address opens with sentiments glowing with Masonic cheer and light, bright as the skies of that sunny land. The state of the Order is referred to as being most gratifying, and that Freemasonry is marching onward in that jurisdiction. The increase in members is said to be but a manifestation of advancement in the true principles and teachings of the Order. The Grand Master said that the number of new Lodges instituted, a~d dormant Lodges revived, proclaimed the interest taken in their ancient and honorable Order. Irregularities were mentioned, and breaches ofM:asonic law referred to. Particular reference was made to the "intemperate use of intoxicants." A well-conceived lesson was delivered against this vice. 'The committee having charge of the Address uttered a just and proper reprobation of all excessive use of intoxicating liquors' among the Brethren. The Report of the Grand Master shows that a number of Special Dispensations had been granted, nearly all of which allowed Lodges to confer degrees out of time. There is one announcement made that strikes me as singular, in view of the authority exercised by a Grand Master. It may be that the law justifies the exercise of such power. He granted permission to a given party "to hold dual membership." Thatis to say, to hold membership in two Lodges at the same time. It . has been my impression for some years that the Grand Lodge of South Carolina had abolished that anomalous thing called "dual membership." I suppose this.act was approved, as I Dnd nothing to the contrary. Foreign relations were reported as being fraternal and cordial, and characterized with Masonic harmony. The Address contains the correspondenc.e between the Grand Masters of South Carolina and Pennsylvania respecting the appointment of a Representative of the Grand Lodge first mentioned near the latter Body. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania indicated the terms on which the Grand Representative would be recognized by his Body. The correspondence seems to have suddenly terminated without reaching the desired end. Grand Master Izlar reported four decisions, and these were passed upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence. He was not reversed upon any point of law, but the committee took a different view from the one held by him as to joint-occupancy of Halls. The Grand Master decided against the promiscuous use of Masonic Lodge moms, and ruled against. the admission and allowing "public balls," etc., :In Masonic Halls~

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The committee thought that in view of the poverty of some Lodges, and the need of financial aid to be derived from renting the rooms for other purposes, that the matter should be left to the discretion of each Lodge. They inserted a proviso that' 'The same shall not be used for immoral purposes." The Grand Master, in referring to the use of robes in conferring degrees, ruled that the law was silent as to clothing of officers, but usage and practice indicated that such regalia would be an innovation. The committee recommended that the matter be left to the discretion of each individual Lodge. Grand Master Izlar mentioned the importance of uniformity in the ritual. His recommendation was referred to a committee, which submitted provisions to change the law looking to the establishment of a lecture system, somewhat similar to ours in Missouri. Grand Secretary Inglesby presented a brief statie...ical exhibit of finances. The income for the year was shown to be over $7,000. Grand Master Izlar announced his indebtedness to their efficient and indefatigable Grand Secretary, whose work he pronounced most arduous and valuable. Brother Inglesby doubtless merited all that was said in his behalf, because his work speaks for itself, showing a competent and painstaking official. From a Report rendered by the Grand Treasurer, it is seen that the funds for the year aggregated nearly $11,000, with an outlay of something over that amount,Oleaving the Grand LodOge slightly in debt to him. The pay roll amounts to one-half the annual income. . Numerous other reports were presented, and passed upon, showing the attention given to the various matters of local interest. The Grand Lodge of Tasmania was duly recognized. A Special Report was presented and approved concerning the insubordination of certain Masons in Ohio, and their so-called organizations pronounced as disloyal and clandestine, and recognition of such being sternly prohibited. The Ohio malcontents are being justly relegated to the oblivion merited, and receiving a deserved reprobation. The reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters were submitted and printed, in which it is seen that these officers exercise a sort of judicial function, passing upon questions submitted to them, and rendering decisions. This view is shown by the fact that the Committee on Jurisprudence, in passing upon decisions made by the District Deputies, affirmed their rulings. This endows a District Deputy with power little short of the Grand Master. It is not so in our Israel.

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An appropriate jewel was presented to Past Grand Master Brother Divver. The question of a Masonic Home was considered and reported upon, but upon recommendation of a committee, the enterprise was postponed until the Grand Lodge shall be better able to undertake its execution. The hope was expressed that that day is not far distant. Several Lodges received Charters from the Grand Lodge, and others were revived and started off ,,,,ith new life. At the close of the session, the Grand Master received a cordial vote of thanksJor the faithful discharge of his duty, and a committee was appointed to procure and present a suitable jewel to him, as their retiring Grand Master. The officers having been elected, were duly instal1ed, which wound up the business of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Annual Session. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Charles T. Inglesby, Grand Secretary, furnished a Review of sixty Grand Lodge Journals, covering eighty-six pages. The Report was almost wholly written, but very few extracts being found in it. In view of the number of Proceedings examined, and the brevity of his Report, his notices are necessarily limited. The work shows that he summed up and condensed what he wished to present. The Journal of Missouri for 1890 is assigned' two pages. Commenting upon the Address of Grand Master Brace, he said one of his decisions startled him. It was in reference to giving a certificate to the widow of a deceased Brother, who died in good standing. Grand Master Brace held that the right to such certificate was absolute, and that no question as to her worthiness could be raised. and that she could not be refused such document. Brother Inglesby raised the objection to such a view, that a widow of a Mason might, by her improper conduct and bad character, impair the value of such paper. The by-law requiring the issuance of such certificates seems to be mandatory, but a later ruling defines the rights of the Lodge, and leaves the question open for decision as to the propriety of issuing certificates, and says that a Lodge shall be "required to furnish every '...路 orthy widow of a deceased Mason a certificate." This relieves the question of its embarrassing feature and gives to Lodges a discretionary power. Brother Ingleshy made mention of our Masonic Home, and quoting from the Address of our Grand Master respecting the necessity of additional funds, said: "All this only confirms us in the opinion which we have always held, that such institutions are too much business for

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Masonry." To which we kindly reply that where Masonry fails to govern its charitable operations by system or business, results are not very gratifying. In the establishment and maintenance of the Masonic Horne, we have organi7.ed effort and systematized benevolence. In this way more can be accomplished for the relief of widows and orphans than can be done without a business management. Brot.her Inglesby is very fraternal in his notices of our Missouri Journal and gave commendatory notice of my work. His conclusion was briefly appropriate, showing that he had the true conception of the duty of a Committee on Correspondence. 'VILLIAM T. BRANCH, Abbeville, Grand Mister. CHARLES INGLESBYj Charleston, Grand Secretary.

SOUTH DAKOTA-1892. The Eighteenth Annual Communication was held at Sioux Falls, commencing June 14, 1892. Within a short time following the close of the session, a haridsome Journal containing the proceedings and reports, amounting to 150 pages, came to hand. The Journal shows the presence of Brother George A. Johnston' Grand Master; Charles T. l\lcCoy, Grand Secretary, with Representatives of seventy out of seventy-eight Chartered Lodges of the jurisdiction, together with Past Grand Officers, and the Representatives of a large number of Grand Lodges. The membership of the jurisdiction aggregates 3,725, being a gain of 220. The Grand Secretal;y reports, for the seventh time, that all the Lodges had made Returns and paid Grand Lodge dues, as required by law. This is certainly a good showing, alike creditable to the business capacity of the Grand Secretary and the training of the constitnent IJodges. A brief Address ...vas furnished by Grand Master Johnston, from which it is learned that "prosperity and progress" had visited most of the Lodges. He records a perceptible increase in membership, as well as greater proficiency in the work, and said "that harmony prevailed throughout the jurisdiction." These are gratifying evidences of the "prosperity and progress" already mentioned. A few decisions were reported and 'approved by路 the Committee on Jurisprudence, with a slight improvement of one. The ballot was taken in a given case, on a petition of a candidate for initiation, and found clear. An examination of the ballot-box disclose~ the fact that

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it contained no black balls. The Grand lV[a~ter decided that the ballot was legal. The Committee thought upon discovering the absence of dark ballots in the box, a new ballot should have been ordered. It is strange that there was such an oversight allowed by the Master as to路 leave out all black balls. Other than this, the decisions of the GI'and Master are sound and ,veIl-digested rulings. 'Vhile their law is silent as to the right of an installed officer to' dimit, during his term of office, the Grand Master followed Mackey's Jurisprudence, and decided that such officer cannot resign or dimit. In his recommendations, however, he assumed that an elective officer, having moved permanently from the jurisdiction, should be allowed to resign. The committee, in considering this recommendation, held that such resignation ~hould not be allowed. The Grand Master said that he had granted no dispensations, except where authority to do so was found in the written law. He mentioned a refusal to grant a Lodge permission to parade with a political organization on Memorial Day. Three Lodges had been created under Dispensation, and received Charters during the session. The Report of the Grand Lecturer was incorporated in the Address and shows vigor and activity on the part of that ofilcial, who had held thirty Schools of Instruction. The Grand Master tendered his thanks to a deserving Brother, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. r; 0 more appropriate tribute could have been presented from the Grand East. Brother'Villiam Blatt deserves all the good things that were said of him by his路 chief. 'The Grand Lodge of South Dakota has a fund for widows and orphans. The Grand Master urged that said fund be invested so as to路 earn the greatest amount of interest possible. The Grand Lodge ordered it deposited in bank where it would draw interest. Brother Johnston closed his admirable Address by presenting a very' appropriate dissertation upon the good of the Craft. I quote the following: "Only the upright, conscientious citizens should receive Masonic honors. Those whose morals are loose, ways dark, and associates low, should be avoided. None but the just and upright should be made Masons." Concerning which admirable teachings I wish to say that nothing sounder could be offered the Craft. We should keep before the FraG. L. Ap.-9.

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ternity the'important fact that Masonry never was intended to be a ;"ejo1'1natory institution, or a school where men are to be educated out of their vices and bad character. The Ohio clandestine body was mentioned in the Address, and the matter referred to the Committee on Correspondence. Brother Blatt warned the Craft of his jurisdiction against the contumacious and clan.destine characters composing the spnrious organization in Ohio. Brother McCoy, the Qrand Secretary, presented one of the best and ~l1'0st practical business Reports I have met with. II e announced the average membership of each Lodge to be forty-six. This is certainly .creditable to the Lodges, especially in a new country. The Grand Lodge, having undertaken the erection of a monument to their deceased 'Past Grand Master, Brother George H. Hand, a Report was rendered showing that there had been some delay in carrying forward the work, but that the monument will soon be' completed. The money has been provided for paying the bills, amounting to about $700. The Grand Lodge completed its business evening of the second day.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report, amounting to 100 pages, contained reviews offifty~six .Journals, was furnished by that able and excellent reviewer, Brother William Blatt, Past Grand Master. The work is largely written, and contains but few extracts. It is a pleasure to read the productions of this writer, as he meets my idea of what the term "review" indicates, and thereby furnishes the cream gathered in his extended examinations. To change. the figure, he presents the honey gathered from many flowers. His work contains many good and pertinent things, showing breadth of opinion and a fraternal spirit. He holds to the sound opinion that adJirrnation in the case of a Quaker ",,,ho would be made a Mason, is all that should be required. This view, repeatedly expressed by Brother Blatt, has been entertained by myself and published now and then through the years past. Speaking of the Past Master's Degree, he said, "An easy but sure death is in store for it." To which I wish to add, "Let it die." Commenting upon some statement of the Grand Master of Kansas, to confer degrees out of time, Brother Blatt said: "\Ve sincerely believe, and always shall believe, that there is no good possible for the Craft from hurrying a candidate through the ,degrees." It would be but repetition for this writer to announce his hearty approval of such a declaration.

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Referring to Foreign Masonry, Brother Blatt put himself on record in the following positive terms: "We desire to again express the firm conviCtion that the Masonry, .on the continent of Europe to-day, is not the kind that English-speaking Masons need to run after." From the little knowledge I have of the Masonry here mentioned, I join very approvingly in the expressions above quoted. Brother Blatt maintains the doctrine, contrary to the views of Brother Buck, of Louisiana, that a Lodge may try a resident Mason, -even though he is a member of another Lodge. Our law in 'Missouri, which I heartily approve, maintains the judsdiction in trials over all resident Masons, whether affiliated or non-affiliated. Brother Blatt was very fraternal in his notice of the 1\1:issouri 1'1'0-ceedings of 1891. He referred to the Address of Grand Master ,Valker . in terms of commendation, and made several extracts therefrom. He thought that the Grand Secretary of Missouri had no occasion to apologize for the delay ill publishing the J ourna!. As it required six days to deliver the Journal from the press, in comparison with two and three days in previo'us years, it was necessary that this Grand Secretary -explain the reason why he was behind. It was owing to the Grand Lodge Session being held away from my base of operations. I am grateful to Brother Blatt for the very fraternal and approving terms in which my Report on Correspondence was mentioned. He will .allow me to say that, in kind and fraternal expressions, the spirit of the writer, like good wine, should improve with age. With kindest regards for our distinguished Brother of South Dakota, I take a cordial leave of him for the present, recording 'with pleasure the fact that he is .continued as Ohairman of the Committee on Correspondence. His .address is Yankton. HARVEY J. RICE, Huron, Grand Master. CHARLES T. McCOY, Aberdeen, Grand Secretary.

TENNESSEE. SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge al ways interest and entertain me from beginning to end. The Journal furnished by Brother Frizzell is neat in appearance and admirable in arrangement. The Seventy-eighth Session was held in the city of Nashville, commencing the 27th of .January, 1892, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. William S. Smith, Grand Master. Past Grand Master John Frizzell 'was Grand Secretary.

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The representation was large. I notice the presence of seventeen Past Grand :Masters, Representatives of thirty-eight Grand Lodges and of 383 Lodges. The recapitulation shows a membership in that jurisdiction of 17,329, bein~ an increase over the last Report of 586. The abstract of Returns states that there are 411 Chartered Lodges, with, eleven Lodges under Dispensation. Brother Smith furnished an Address of ten pages. He opened by saying that in no previous year had the Craft experienced a greater degree of harmony. From the Reports found in the Journal, it is learned tbat the Fraternity had prospered in a large measure. Under the caption "Our Dead," he mentioned the decease of two Past Grand Masters, Brothers Jonathan S. Dawson and Benjamin R. Harris. His Address shows a number of Special Dispensations granted, and many applicattons refused. Two new Lodges were created under Dis-pensation. A number of commissions bad been issued and Grand Representatives appointed. Fourteen official rulings were reported, all of which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, excepting a slight correction bringing one of the decisions into harmony :with existing regulations. He called attention to the disturbances existing in Ohio, caused by the creation of a clandestine Grand Lodge. He rendered a full Report of his official visits and labors in layingcorner-stones, etc. The Masonic Home, now claiming the earnest consideration of the Craft in Tennessee, was fraternally pressed upon _ the thought of the Grand Lodge. He had urged its claims during the year by sending out an earnest appeal to the Lodges of the Jurisdiction, soliciting aid to complete the building now in course of construction. It was reported by the Grand Master that no changes had occurred since his last Report in the fraternal relations of Tennessee and other Grand Lodges. The Financial Exhibits made by the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, showed a sound and gratifying monetary condition, some $14,000 being in the Treasury. The pay roll of delegatescuts down this amount annually to a large extent.

The Grand Lodge granted nine Charters for the formation of Lodges already under Dispensation. Eight new Lodges were created, and three Lodges working unde1; Dispensation were continued. The committee recommended one of these Lodges to get a new Secretary, or else supply the present one with a lexicon. If all the Lodges in_ this jurisdiction, open to the same criticism, were to be supplied with dic-¡ tionaries, "Webster would be in greater demand than ever before.

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During the session, the First and Third Degrees were conferred on 路candidates in Lodges located in Nashville, the Grand Officers officiating in both instances. A Lodge of Sorrow was held during the session, when tributes to their departed Past Grand Masters, Brothers Dawson .and Harris, were paid by. Brothers Irion and Frizzell. Brother Frizzell also furnished a beautiful sketch and tender tribute to the memory of Brother Robert Chester, an old and influential Mason, who had reached almost his hundredth birthday. He had been a Mason seventy-five years. Sketches presented on this occasion were supplemented in a measure by addresses made by several of the Brethren present. A full and diversified Report on Masonic Jurisprudence was rendered 'by its Chairman, G. C. Connor. This committee commended with warm admiration the interest manifested by the Grand Master throughout his official term, and approved his splendid services as shown in the number of visits made and beneficial results which followed. A Special Report on Correspondence was submitted by the Chairman of that Committee, Brother Connor, touching the famous "Kentucky Resolutions." Brother Connor reviewed the history of kindred movements as they have been started in the last seventy years. 'Vhile he does not discourage the holding of a Fraternal Congress in -Chicago, he places a very positive and unanswerable barrier in the way of the formation of a Gen~ral Grand Lodge. He said the Congress might accomplish much good and perhaps some things not so :good ,vould be considered. He thinks one of the special subjects likely to be discussed is the color question. Another would be prohibition, i:Jtanding close to the color line. Immediately after the recommendation of this Report, which was concurred in, Past Grand Master Frizzell, Grand Secretary, presented a resolution, which was adopted, 2uthorizing the appointment of five delegates to represent Tennessee in the prGposed Fraternal Congress in Chicago during the 'Vorld's Fair. There is a proviso in the resolution that the action of said -Congress shall not be of any binding force upon the Grand Lodge or the Masons of Tennessee, and that the expense~ attending such Congress shall not be drawn from the Treasury of the Grand Lodge. I notice that the Committee On Ways and :\Ieans recommended the adoption of mileag-e five cents per mile one way, and that their per diem be increased to $3.00. The Report on the Masonic Homes evidences a growing interest on the part of the Fraternity in that important enterprise. The Report shows that since the last session of the Grand Lodge, over $5,000 had been ~ollected for the Home. The disbursement~, so far, amount to about

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$21,000, and the estimated cost 'of the building $28,000. The brick work and roofing of the building have been completed. It:is estimated that. the property would be, when ready for use, worth $40,000. During the session an opportunity was afforded the members to make pledgesfor the completion of the Home. Something over $2,500 wassecured. I have thus reviewed the tramactions of this Grand Lodge and gleaned therefrom all that I consider of interest to the outside Fraternity. CORRESPONDENCE.

If the Craft of Tennessee wiII read and inwardly digest the many

admirable things found in the superior Report of Brother G. C. Connor,. they wiII be wiser men and better Masons. The work was prepared with the thought in mind, "1 am writing for the instruction, edification and entertainment of Tennessee Masons." Yet, how very few will pay any attention to this feast of good things. The. fact that our labors, in this field, are appreciated by a small portion of the Fraternity,' is so weB known to writers on correspondence longer in harness than Brother Connor, often raises the question if it is not "love's labor lost." A conviction of this kind has influenced the present writer as to the' method of preparing this Review. In the 150 pages of Brother Connor's Report, there are many appropriations of matter from the Journals reviewed, with more spicy and pertinent comments than found in any annual examined by thiswriter. Our versatile Brother has been "beyond seas," and commenced his Report in the mighty city of London. His exordium wasinspir~d by circumstances of no ordinary character. From his chamber he beheld the sun-crowned dome of St. Paul-the cathedral reared by Grand Master, Sir Christopher Wren-in full view. Much of the Report was written while abroad. His introduction contains an account of hig路 visits to many places of interest, together with delightful associationswith the Fraternity in Ireland and Scotland. Hi.s first acquaintancewith English Masonry was in the ancient city of York. The whole of this introduction forms a most interesting and readable portion of the work. Speaking of Masonry in England, he said no man except of noble birth may aspire to the Grand Master's chair. The Prince of WaJes is the present Grand Master, and Brother Connor saw the chair he sits in when he visits the Grand Lodge-"which he never does, 1 believe." He says the mysteries are confined to classes; the purely artisan and laborer rarely ever included. Speaking of the qualifications to visit a European Lodge, he advised American Masons to take letters of introduction and carry diplomas;. also to take an apron suitable to rank, with a dress suit and jewels.

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Taking up his Review of American Grand .Lodges, Brothel' 60nno1' proceeded to examine the Proceedings in ol'der, making occasional extracts and amplifying upon the same at pleasure. The Report, as a whole, is a mosaic. There is much that would ornament any review, which I would be pleased to appropriate but for limited space. Our Journal of last year was kindly noticed, extracts made from the Address of Grand ~Iaster Wa.lker, and some spicy things said of our doings generally. Having completed his Review, he furnished a lengthy article called "Concluding Papers," in which there is much and varied information, as well as instruction. It will be of interest to others to. know that he still remains in charge of the work of Correspondence. Brother Connor is a man of great variety and versatility; while not ahvays agreeing with his sometimes peculiar views, still I take pleasure in commending most cordially his admirable Report. 1\1:. D. SMALLMAN, McMinnvi1le,Grand Master. JOHN FRIZZELL, Nashville, Grand Secretary.

TEXAS. FIFTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fifty-sixth Annual Communication was held in the city of Houston, commencing December 8,1891. M. \V. Bro. George ",V. Tyler r Grand Master; Brother William F. Swain, Grand Secretary. The attendance upon the session was large, as shown by the Lodges: represented. The Grand Secretary, in his Report, stated that since the organization of their Grand Lodge, there have been chartered 709 Lodges, 169 of which have ceased to exist, leaving 540 on the roll, with a membership of 23,193, showing an average of forty-nine members to each Lodge. The recapitulation shows a large amount of work done during the term. The financial condition is satisfactory, an income being reported of over $16,000. ADDRESS.

A very lengthy and quite able business paper was submitted by Grand Master Tyler, covering thirty-eight pages. Concerning the Address, a committee reported the document as "carefully prepared" and containing many details of his official action. With very slight exceptions, the Report was approved. The Address opens with a grateful recognition of the blessings of Divine Providence. In the prevalence of liberty and prosperity,

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"Masonry is always a participant and progressive. The Grand Master :said there had been a general awakening and revival of interest in the 'Work of the Fraternity in all portions of the State. He recorded in terms of sorrow the death of an eminent Past Grand -Officer, Brother Thomas R. Bonner, who was called away at the age of fifty-three. Brother Bonner was Grand Master of Masons in Texas, in 1874, and ranked among the strongest men who ever presided over the destinies of the Craft in that great jurisdiction. It is said of him, "He was equally distinguished in Masonry, in the Church, in society, in financial circles and the politics of the State." Grand Master Tyler paid the deceased an exalted and just tribute. The Address contains the announcement that seven new Lodges had been created under Dispensation. Many corner-stones had been laid by official permission, and numerous Dispensations granted for various }mrposes. In all business respects, the Report is full and extended. The Grand Master was called upon during his official term to exercise -discipline quite vigorously, and seems to have dealt out even-handed justice to those meriting such treatment. He made report concerning the abuse of the word "Masonic" for business purposes, and gave a scorching rebuke to such associations as borrow that term to advance their business interests. This had a particular application to some 'benevolent insurance that had appropriated the Masonic colors to give <:haracter to their enterprise. Grand Master Tyler is right in this reprobation of appropriating the Masonic name to popularize the secular business of men. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reported twenty-six rulings made by him, and 1'laid a hundred other questions had been submitted for consideration, ,,,hich were settled by reference to the law. The decisions seem to have been approved, as the Committee on Address said where it did not dissent from the Grand Master's action, it was to be understood that his <>fficial rulings were approved. Finding no dissent as to the decisions, I infer they were passed upon favorably. - A decision having been rendered by some former Grand Master that a Lodge room could not be used as the reception room fot' a banquet given by the ladies of the "Eastern Star," Grand Master Tyler entered his protest against such exclusion, and hoped that the Grand Lodge ~vould reverse its action in this matter. Quite a lengthy dissertation was presented by Grand Master Tyler <>n "Charitable Contributions." It seems that Lodges in that jurisdiction are in the habit of sending out circulars to sister Lodges, appealing for help, either for needy persons or to build Lodge rooms. The Grand

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Master invariably refused to allow such appeals to be made and protested against the custom. His action in the premises was wise, and is to be commended. Some Lodge desiring to procure the modern toggery known as "robes" for the officers, the Grand Master regarded such purpose as a modern innovation in Blue Lodge Masonry. The committee on that subject pronounced the wearing of robes by the officers of the Lodge not only "unnecessary, but improper." The declaration of the COInmittee was that the proper Masonic clothing: is the white leather apron or Jambskin. I see from a note by the Gra~d Secretary that the report of the Committee on "Robes" ,vas not adopted. I have only to say on this subject that as Masonry long since laid aside the idea of the "operative art" and deals only in symbolism, that there should be no robing or dressing up in oriental style in our work. I tried not long since to confer the Master's Degree in the robes intended路 to represent King Solomon as presiding, "dth a heavy helmet-crown upon my head and the modern millinery shop exhausted for robes, and resolved, when through with the work, never to be subject to snch encumbrance again. I agree with the Texas committee that robing in a Masonic Lodge is not only unnecessary, but an invention of very modern date. Foreign relations were announced as very happy indeed, nothing having occurred within the term to disturb them. Grand Master Tyler presented to the Grand Lodge a lengthy history of what had been done in securing fraternal and amicable relations between Texas Masonry and tha.t in certain portions of the Republic of Mexico, bordering on the jurisdiction of Texas. A treaty seems to have been agreed upon between some Body in Mexico and the authorities of the Grand Lodge of Texas. The Committee on .r uris prudence treated this subject, "and declared that the interests of Masonry would be well subserved by a formal recognition of the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico by the Grand Lodge of Texas. Resolutions were adopted, upon the recommendation of the committee, commending the action of the Grand Master in entering into a treaty recognizing the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico; also empowering the Grand Master to appoint a Representative near the said Body, it being requested to appoint a Representative near the Grand Lodge of Texas. The conclusion of Grand MasterTyler's Address is a most eloquent tribute to the great State of Texas, and the Masonry of that jurisdiction. He glanced back at the history of the Republic of Texas and the honored names that have given glory and rank to that wonderful empire, such as Houston, Austin, Rusk and others, who were all Masons and founders of the Grand Lodge. Texas is known as the "Lone Star

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State," which emblem was taken from Masonry, the five-pointed star representing in Masonry the five points of fellowship. The Committee on Address earnestly commended the zeal, industry and efficiency of the Grand :Master in the discharge of his responsible duties, and spoke in most appreciative terms of his ability as a man and 路Mason. The Proceedings contain the doings of the Body during its session, during which all matters of local interest claiming attention, received thonghtful consideration. The Journal contains, as heretofore, tho membership of the jurisdiction by Lodges. A Special Report on Correspondence was rendered by the Chairman, Brother Thomas M. Matthews, concerning the Ohio imbroglio. The Committee recommended the adoption of a resolution which declared the clandestine Grand Lodge of Ohio to be "irregular, illegal and illegitimate." The Lodges and members in Texas are forbidden to hold Masonic communication or intercourse with any Mason owing obedience to the so-called Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Matthews furnished a General Report, covering 136 pages, reviewing the Proceedings of forty-seven Grand Lodges of our own country, together with six in the Dominion of Canada. I regard Brother Matthews as one of the soundest, most conservative and practical reviewers of the day. He culls largely from the Proceedings reviewed, and comments at his will and pleasure, both independently and cogently. Missouri for 1891 received the benefit of an extended notice, some five pages being awarded to our Proceedings. He said, in reviewing my Report, that he was sorry I did not find something in their Proceedings proper to praise. I think my good Brother Matthews must have had a touch of dyspepsia when he wrote this statement, feir, what I passed over without comment was appreciated as proper, and what I may have criticised was done with the hope of inducing the Texas Brethren to improve and advance along the lines of Masonic progress and success. No other jurisdiction in this country has a warmer place in my heart than Texas, and Brother Matthews holds a high seat in my affections, because of his worth and character. JOHN WATSON, Clarksville, Grand Master. 'WILLIAM F. ::;'VAIN, Houston, Grand Secretary.

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UTAH. TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL, COMMUNICATION.

The Twenty-first' Annual Communication was held in Salt Lake City, commencing Janua,ry 19, 1892. ",Villiam G. Van Horne, Grand Master; Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary. The Journal of Proceedings, like all of its predecessors, shows the touch of a master hand in arrangement, style and neatness. Brother Diehl is a very capable and efficient officer. }""'rom his tabular statement, I learn that all the Lodges, seven in number, were represented. The membership was 544, being a gain of fifty-eight for the year. The income amounts to about $1,800. The property owned by Lodges in the jurisdiction is valued at $7,650, and the money in the several Lodge Treasuries foots up nearly $15,000. The representation sho路ws the presence of eight Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers. An Address of four pages contained all.the Grand Master deemed necessary to present to the Grand Lodge in the way of business. He mentioned with much pleasure a marked progress of the Fraternity for the year, stating that it amounted to over ten per cent. One new Lodge under Dispensation had been created. No decisions were rendered because none had been called for. This, he路said, evidenced the peace and harmony which prevailed among them. It certainly is a good sign. Four leading Brethren had been called away during the year from the membership of that jurisdiction, and a very appropriate memorial tribute was paid to them by the Committee on Obituaries. The Grand Master said that foreign relations, as well as the condi路 tion of the Craft at home, were peaceable and satisfactory. He announced the inauguration of an enterprise which promised that, in路 the near future, Masonry, in Salt Lake City, will have a home of its own. This enterprise is in the hands of a Masonic Temple Association. The ground bas been secured and the capital stock of the Association largely taken . .He spoke in most commendatory terms of the work of .Masonic charity among the Lodges in that jurisdiction. One Lodge had paid out for charity nearly $800. I notice in the Report of the Grand Secretary that over $1,500 had been disbursed by. the few Lodges in that small jurisdiction during the term. I

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Commenting upon the ritualistic work of the jurisdiction, he said there was路 much interest shown in the Lodges on this subject. His recommendation, afterwards approved, was that the Grand Lodge appropriate $300 for the expenses of the G:rand Lecturer for the year, and that he receive a like sum from the Lodges as a compensation for his labors and services. While the Address was a brief one, it eVidenced a very admirable spirit, and superior capacity on the part of the Grand Master. His labors were commended by a committee having that subject in charge. His conclusion was so bright and cheery, that I appropriate the last paragraph: In conclusion, my Brethren, allow me to congratulate you upon the bright outlook for Masonry in Utah. Our Institution, like all others, draws its welfare from the welfare of the country in which it has its abiding place. Evcrything seems to foretell the rapid, onward march of our territ,ory, and where Utah takes onc step forward Masonry will advance two. The development of our matchless wealth of gold, silver and lead brought us Uintah Lodge, ~o. 7, whose sturdy advance has never from the beginning to this hour received a check. Now the development of like hidden treasure in anothcr part of our fair territory has brought into being that lusty infant, Tintic Lodge, which springs into life with almost the stature of maturity. At places all along our valleys from above the Bear river to the Jordan, nlltnre's subtle gases force themselves to the surface from stills far down in the bowels of the earth, and seem to yearn for a martyrdom by fire. When touched with a match they blaze up into a flaming prophecy of the thousand chimneys and forges路that will soon pour into the veins of commerc~ their streams of metal wealth. With the railroads, manufactories and myriads of active mcn this will bring; with the theocracy we so long have fought beginning to loosen its grasp upon the throats of men and cnterprises; with the surely coming time-by some thought to be already come-when 1I member of the ruling church, being a free man, by that right may become a free Mason, the're seems for our Fraternity to be no cloud upon the fair horiilOn of the future.

Reports from the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed, showing a balance in the Treasury of some $2,500. Brother Diehl, as Grand Secretary, was both cheery and exultant. The improvement upon all lines was most gratifying, 'as shown by his Report. A wonderful march of progress noted, had been predicted by him in years past, and the time of rejoicing had come. Being the Twenty-first Annual Communication, he said the Grand Lodge of Utah had reached its majority, and now presents itself in the full strength of manhood. Therefore, he said, "Brothers, let us rejoice to-day." Brother Diehl is very hopefulof Masonry in the "Land of the Saints." His Report ,vas hi~hly commended by the committee. I gather from his admirable paper that Utah has provided jewels for the Representatives of that Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges. These are to be worn as the insignia of their position. The jewels will be forwarded to the various Grand Secretaries and delivered by them to the Representatives. The Grand Lodge of Utah has a. vigorous. law respecting nonaffiliates. A Mason there who is not affiliated, can visit for six months, after which, if he does not petition for membership within thirty days, or contribute to some Chartered Lodge, he shall be disfranchised, not

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allmved to visit, appear in Masonic procession, be entitled to Masonic charity or Masonic burial. The resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Ohio were considered and. i reported upon by Brother Diehl, and a vigor<;>us resolution passed, repudiating the clandestine organization known as the "Grand Lodge of 'Vorthington, Ohio." The Fraternal Congress recommended by Kentucky was noticed r and six delegates appointed to attend it, provided they pay their own expenses. By resolution, the mileage of members attending the Grand Lodge was increased to ten cents per mile each way. A committee reported all the Returns made in due time and correctly prepared. The business of the session was brief, but carefully considered and duly disposed of, the session winding up on the evening of the second day. ' CORRESPONDENCE.

An interesting Report, covering 100 pages, prepared by Brother Diehl, presents much matter of value to the reader. He reviewed briefly fifty-five Grand¡ Lodge Proceedings, his work being largely written; only now and then an extract is found. Our Grand Lodge Journal for 1891 received the compliment of three pages. A full summary of Grand Master'Valker's Address is furnished, and other matters connected with the session. Brother Diehl still shows the same cheery spirit as of yore, and is a most pleasing writer. I appreciate his cordial feelings and fraternal expressions, and warmly reciprocate the same. His hope to meet this writer in Denver will not be realized. From August to October this oftice admits of no vacation. "With Returns coming in from 550 Lodges, Grand Lodge dues to be accounted for amounting to nearly $30,000, the funds to be entered and receipted for and deposited, with numerous reports to be printed and all preliminary arrangements made for the Grand Lodge Session, will allow this writer no time for a pilgrimage. My Proceedings must not be delayed, because duty before pleasure is my rule. I would be delighted to spend a time in Denver and meet the Reportorial Corps 'that will assemble there, but while others will enjoy the pleasure of that grand occasion, my highest pleasure will be found in the faithful discharge of duty. The Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry has first and strongest claims upon my time, thought and energy. There is much in the Review of Brother Diehl that would justify a transfer to these pages, but time and limited space must restrict my preferences to the foregoing. Taking leave of Brother Diehl, as heretofore, with expressions of highest personal and fraternal regard, I hope

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we may meet face to face ere long, as I propose soon to visit the "City of the Saints," and shall endeavor to find the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge (If Utah. 'V. N. SHILLING, Ogden, Grand Master. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, Salt Lake City, Grand Secretary.

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My hopes have been realized in this case as in that of Montana. On my flying trip through the great 'Vestern country I made it a point to spend some time in Salt Lake City,where I found, to my delight, Brother Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Utah. The pleasure of my visit was marred, part of the time, by the illness of my wife. The kindness and consideration of my dear Brother Diehl will never be forgotten by either of us. When the situa~ion justified it, his presence and guidance to places of interest, 'rendered our stay most agreeable and our enjoyments of the rarest character. Brother Diehl is a genuine Mason. He knows what Masonry means. ,Aside from being a first rate Grand Secretary, he is well read, well informed, well posted, "worthy and well qnalified." '1'he deepest and warmest feelings of my heart go out to, and linger with him. I had admired him before our meeting. I love him as a :Brother, having met him. I could say more, but. it would be superfluous.

VERMONT. NINETY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of-Burlington, June 15, 1892. A large and elegantly gotten up volume reached me in less than two months after the close of the session. M. W. Bro. Delos M. Bacon, Grand Master, presided. Brother Warren G. Reynolds, was Grand Secretary. The representation was large, consisting of Past Grand Officers -and • delegates from Subordinate Lodges, with Representatives of fortythree Grand Lodges. I find no recapitulation, but conclude that the number of Lodges amounted to something over 100, with a membership of nearly 9,000. The Address of Grand Master Bacon covered some thirty pages. It is a superior business paper, and elicited the warm commendation of an appropriate committee. He opened his Annual Address by giving a lengthy historical sketch of Past Grand Master, Brother Henry H.

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Smith, and paid to the memory or that eminent :Ma'30n a just and loving tribute. Brother Smith was the Representative of our Grand Lodge at the Grand Lodge of Vermont for a number of years, and we of l\fissouri join in the common sorrow felt by his Brethren at home. No truer representation of a man's Masonry could be uttered than the following, found in the sketch prepared by Brother Bacon, in reference to Brother Smith. He said: "His interest was always centered in the . Symbolic Degrees." Brother Smith was elected Grand Master in 1876, and served t'wo years with distinction. DECISIONS.

Ten official rulings were reported, which fairly represent the general principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. Two of them were modified so as to conform t.o local customs in that jurisdiction. The Grand Master refused to grant a Dispensation to allow a Past Master to preside at the annual meeting of the Lodge in the absence of the Master and Wardens. The question might arise, 'Vhy not refuse such permission to preside at any regular communication, aside from the annual meeting? In Missouri we recognize the honorable title of Past Master as a myth, conferring no rights, the Master having passed the chair. Grand Master Bacon mentioned what is known among them as the "Cipher 'Work." From his allusions to the matter, it is learned that they have a ritual cipher in that jurisdiction. The ritual is printed and sold, and the profits arising therefrom, pass into the revenues of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master approved of the existence of such ritual ~nd said that "the ,',-ork is necessary and helpful." Grand Master Bacon, like his predecessor, clings to the Past Master's Degree, and holds that it is a prerequisite to the installation of a Master-elect. The Ohio rebellion was mentioned, and the faction condemned in that State by a circular which emanated from the Grand Master. He favored the Fraternal Congress proposed by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and thinks it will "culminate in the highest good to the Masonic world." Much matter of local interest was considered and presented by the Grand Master, who concluded his interesting paper by saying that the work of the ritual had reached a high standard of excellence, and that Masonry in Vermont consists of something more than mere ritualism. " The Grand Lodge, during its session, was favored with a boat ride. The Grand Lecturer presented a very excellent Report, touching the work of his department. Grand Secretary Reynolds furnished a brief, but concise statement of a business character.

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A Special Report on Correspondence was submitted by the Committee, Brother Marsh O. Perkins, and the same was adopted, extending fraternal recognition to the Grand Lod~e of Tasmania. The Proceedings, being brief and of local character, require no further attention. The General Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother Perkins, covering 124 pages. His Review is sprinkled with numerous. extracts taken from the Journals examined, and accompanied with judiMissouri for 1891 received a threecious and pertinent comments. page notice, embracing quotations from Grand .l.\:Iaster Walker's Address, together with comments upon his rulings. He did this writer the honor of appropriating a few paragraphs, with very complimentary notices, extending congratulations to the Grand Secretary for the dispatch with which the Proceedings of the Kansas City Session were printed and delivered. The Grand l\'1aster and Grand Secretary were 'both re-elected, the former residing at St. Johnsbury Center, and the Grand Secretary at Burlington. Our good Brother :Marsh O. Perkins, was reappointed Committee on Correspondence.

VIRGINIA. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Fourteenth Annual Communication was held in the new Masonic Temple in the city of Richmond, commencing December 15, 1891. 1\1. W. Bro..r. Howard vVayt, Grand Master, presided. Brother William B. Isaacs, Grand Secretary, was at his post. There was a good representation from Lodges, together with Past Grand Officers and Representatives of Grand Lodges. From the statistical exhibit, I make out that there are 229 Lodges, with a membership 0(10,574, in that jurisdiction. From an examination of the Proceedings and all they contain, it is evidenced that the growth of Masonry in that grand old Commonwealth is steady and satisfactory. The Address of Brother Wayt covered some eight pages and is an business document. It is without flourish or .display, but simple, practical and interesting. Congratulations were offered on the ground that they were occupying the new Temple. He paid the high-

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est possible compliment to the Trustees of the Association and Building Committee for their untiring and unselfish devotion to the great work. The Grand Master said that bountiful harvests, health and peace had blessed the State, and that the Order had shared in the general prosperity. Peace and harmony, to an eminent degree, had reigned throughout their borders, while fraternal relations with other Grand Jurisdictions continued cordial and unbroken. It is stated in the Address that at no former period in the history of the Grand Lodge bad Masonry shown more strength and stability, together with auspicions promises for the future. Addressing himself to business, the Grand Master announced the creation of seven Lodges under Dispensation, and then itemized all other matters of interest to which he had given attention. Among them was the laying of a corner-stone in Southwest Virginia. Having enjoyed the great privilege, as well as satisfaction of witnessing and participating in the ceremonies of that occasion, I appropriate the following paragraph hom his Address, descriptive of the pleasures of the day: On November 18th, I presided at the laying of a corner-stone of the Southwest Virginia Female Institute, in the town of Bristol, Virginia. where I met with many representatives of three Masonic Di~tricts in Southwest Virginia. We were fortunate ill having as the orator for the day M. W. John D. VincH, a native Virginian, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Mi8S0uri. The very chaste and elegant Masonic Address delivered by this distinguished Brother created a profOUIH{ impression upon his andience, and will long liye in the remembrance of the Mason!> present.

Referring to the above excerpt taken from the Address of Brother Wayt, I wish to make a personal record of the unalloyed satisfaction afforded me by being honored with a participation in the enjoyments of that ever-to-be~rememberedoccasion. The opportunity was afforded me to enlarge the circle of fraternal acquaintance and association with the Brotherhood of my mother State. The highest enjoyment connected with that delightful association was the exceeding courtesy andl brotherly consideration shown me by the distinguished Grand Master of Virginia, Brother 'Vayt. As a cultivated and refined gentleman, of pure character and blameless life, endowed with moral pririciples and a broad view of the usefulness and mission of Freemasonry, I have not met his superior in official life. The opportunity thus enjoyed of forming new frien'dships and fratern'al ties, was not lessened by the heavy responsibility imposed upon me by the Craft, assigrdng me to duty as orator of the day. The hour employed in the discharge of that duty was utilized in an attempt to elevate the standard of pure Masonic morality and vindicate its principles and its work before an immeme audience of intelligent listeners. I trust that the seed sown on that sunny afternoon in Bristol, will bear fruit to the glory of the Great G. L. Ap.-IO.

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Architect of the Universe, and the advancement of the pure principles of our art in that splendid section of the great Southwest. Brother vVayt, in his Address, called attention to t.he grand work of Virginia Masonry in the establishment and maintenance of the Masonic Home, an institution which, he said, deserves the support and contributions of the Lodges and individual Masons of Virginia. The Grand Master reported a few decisions rendered during his term, which were considered by the Committee on Address and declared to be based on a thorough and most intelligent appreciation of the underlying principles of Masonic law. In the Report of said committee, they announced what must have been a surprise to the Grand Lodge and a regret to the Masons of Virginia. Brother "\Vayt had stated his determination to retire from his exalted position, and declined re-election. He retired with the fervent wishes and sincere prayers of all his Brethren for his future happiness and prosperity, in ,,,hich none can join more heartily than JPyself. A number of visits were reported to particular Lodges by the Grand :i\1aster, concerning which he said: "Such visitations, we hope, will be productive of good results, not only to the local Lodges, but to the Fraternity at large." His conclusion sounds like a gentle benediction pronounced by one who has kept the oversight of a flock, parting with which the best loves of his heart were poured forth in terms touching and tender. Brother vVayt has endeared himself to the Masons of Virginia, and will live in their memory as one of the safe, pure and competent leaders of the Craft in that jurisdiction. I take leave of his Address as I did of him personally, in Virginia, with regret, expressing the desire for a longer association, and further knowledge of him as a guide of the Craft, and leader of correct'sentiment among the members of the Fraternity. I cannot close this notice without a quotation from his Addres~, where, speaking of the pennanent stability of Masonry, he said: "It is because the corner-stone of our Institution is the Word of God, that great Light in Masonry, the Bible; without which there could be no Masonry; and these insure its growth, its prosperity and its permanence." These words suggest the beautiful thought found in the Bible, as "words fitly spoken are like apples of gold and pictures of silver." Reports were rendered by the Trustees of the .l\1:asonic Temple, making a capital showing. The Association has valuable properties estimated in value at some $230,000. The Association carries a debt of about $7.5,000 which will gradually be extinguished.

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The Reports OT the District Lecturers and District Deputy Grand Masters were furnished by those Brethren, and printed in the .Tournal. An interesting report was made by the Committee on Jurisprudence, detailing numerous matters of local importance. An extended exhibit was made by the management of the Masonic Home, respecting that young and growing institution. It seems to be the pride of the Masons of Richmond and vicinity. That the enterprise is a success, admits of no question, in view of the active, intelligent and unremitting attention bestowed upon it by its managers. I have thus hurriedly glanced over the Proceedings under consideration and gleaned therefrom such matters of general interest as I regard appropriate for this report. I am sorry to record the fact that no Report on Correspondence is rendered. I had hoped to hear from my excellent friend and Brother, 'William R. Drinkard, but find no explanation why the report was not prepared. It is a pleasure to announce that he is Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the present year. WILLIAM HENRY PLEASANTS, Hollins, Grand Master. WILLIAM B. ISA~CS, Richmond, Grand Secretary.

WASHINGTON. THIRTY-FOURTH

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened at Seattle, June 9, 1891. As heretofore, the Journal of this Grand Lodge was one year behind, owing to the time of meeting. Brother James E. Edmiston, Grand Master, presided. Brother Thomas 1\'1. Reed was Grand Secretary. There "'ere present eleven Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers, with RepN resentatives of a large number of Grand Lodges. Sixty-two Lodge Representatives were enrolled. The recapitulation announced seventy-three Lodges, with a membership of 3,649 in the jurisdiction, the gain reported amounting to 567. The income from all sources footed up to $8,846. An address of welcome was made by our old' time friend and fellow member of Tuscan Lodge, Brother Trustan P. Dyer, who extended the hospitality of the city. He also announced that St. John's Lodge, No. 9, was preparing to build a new Masonic Temple in the city, 'and invited the Grand Lodge to lay the corner-stone during its session. The invitation was accepted and an hour designated as the time for complying with the request.

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An Address of eleven pages was delivered by the Grand Master about business matters to which he had given attention during his official term. He reported the constitution of four Lodges, which had received Charters during the last session. Eight Lodges had been created under Dispensation. A number of Special Dispensations were reported, nearly all of which indicated that the Grand Master had granted permission to confer degrees out of time. In one case, he allowed a Lodge to receive and act upon the petition of a rejected applicant for the degrees, without waiting the usual time required by law. The Grand Master is a strong believer in perpetual or eternal jurisdiction over a candidate who had once petitioned a Lodge and been rejected. This may be all right for ,Vashington, but, I am pleased to state, does not hold in Missouri. Various and sundry other matters of local bearing were reported. A dozen official rulings rendered by the Grand Master, were submitted for consideration. The most of them are sound and correct interpretations of the principles of Masonic Jurisprudence, and were favorably considered by the committee, with one exception. The Grand Master decided that a man who has lost one eye can be made a Mason. The Committee on Jurisprudence reversed the decision. The record says that the Grand Lodge sustained the decision of the Grand Master and overruled the committee. For this generous construction of the qualifications of a candidate, I tender. to the Grand Lodge of Washington assurances of my most "distinguished consideration." The Grand Master decided, and his ruling was approved, that a druggist who sells liquor by the drink cannot be accepted in a Masonic Lodge. Said ruling, of course, pleases this writer, and he approves the statement of the Grand Master, that if "the party sells liquor by the drink or in any other manner for the purpose of furnishing a beverage, he is ineligible." The pleasure of approving such a decision is marred, however, by another ruling, which said. "A Lodge can receive the petition of a saloon-keeper for affiliation." It seems to this Committee that there is an unfair discrimination in the case passed upon. One who sells liquor for a beverage is decla!ed ineligible for the路 degrees; a saloon-keeper, who happens to be a Mason, is declared eligible for membership in the Lodge. I suppose this decision is based upon the principle that aMason is endowed with the right to petition. The lack of legislation on the part of the Grand Lodge to disqualify men pursuing such a business, will not, however, prevent the exercise of the moral right on the part of members of a Lodge to reject saloon-keepers. If properly educated on the question, the Masonic Lodges of Washington will

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nullify all such decisions as made by Grand Master Edmiston, and perpetually reject the petitions of saloon-keepers for affiliation. The fulings of the Grand Master, taken as a whole, indicate a vigor-ous mental force on his part, if not the most accurate interpretation of the principles of Masonry in all cases. A ruling was made that a candidate for advancement failing to apply for the Third Degree for a period of six months, must be balloted for ,before receiving the benefit -of his petition. I infer from this ruling that they have a law allowing .a candidate to be elected with one ballot for the three degrees. The Address of Grand Master Edmiston was highly complimented by the committee, and he received the thanks of the Grand Lodge for - the able and industrious manner in which he had administered the affairs of the Craft during his term of office. He closed by submitting some very practical recommendations. The Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Reed, is an admirable paper, elaborate and complete, furnishing a view 9f all business matters relating' to his office. He commended the promptness with which Lodges had made Returns and paid annual dues. lIe correctly interprets the ruinous effect of an inefficient Secretary on the welfare of a Lodge. From the Heports recei vcd by him he was able to state that a large majority of the 'Lodges had enjoyed a healthy degree of prosperity. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge was pronounced excellent; never better in its history. In view of the accumulating funds, he submitted a recommendation to reduce the per capita from $2 to $1. The recommendation was not approved. On the second day of the session, the Grand Lodge, carrying out its purpose, proceeded to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple in Seattle. Preparatory to this interesting ceremony, Brother James B. Hayden, P. G. M., presented to the Grand Master 3, handsome gavel to be used on the occasion. The head of the gavel was made of cedar from Mount Lebanon; the handle, from olive wooel from the Mount of Olives. In the same connection, ,Vorshipful Brother Trustan P. Dyer presented the Grand Master with a beautifully engraved silver trowel. The present originated with St. John's Lodge, No. '!). The address of Brothel' Dyer was appropriate and elegant, and was responded to in suitable terms by the Grand Master. The Grand Master then proceeded to lay the corner-stone, following which a very superior address was delivered by Brother J. M. Taylor, Grand Orator. I note with pleasure, the presence as Grand Chaplain, of myoId friend and companion in various labors, the Rev. Harrison W. Eagan. The pay roll of the session c~ the' Grand Lodge $2,380. Various Reports of local interest were read and approved. Charters were

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granted for the constitution of ten new Lodges. After a well seasoned vote of thanks to the Fraternity of Seattle, the Grand Lodge closed the labors of its session on the third day. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Reed, as Chairman of tbe committee, furnished the usual repast in the form of a Review, covering 130 pages. It is in keeping with his valuable productions in former years. Business and official duties had been so. pressing as to force him to work at unseemly hours when body and mind craved repose and needed exemption from the toils incident to reviewing the large mass of matter found in Grand Lodge . Journals. The Report of Brother Reed contains more than the usual number of extracts. In previous works of the kind, his labor was more the result of the pen than of the scissors. vVhile there are numerous appropriations from other Journals, there is a plentiful display of terse comments in the work. In reviewing the Proceedings of Florida, Brother Reed said it had been his intention to give the Cerneau question a wide berth. He had entertained the opinion from the 路beginning, that any Grand Lodge in attempting to legislate upon or settle questions of difference existing between other rites would go totally beyond their constitutional authority, and equal in dogmatic assumptions, to the "bulls" of the Pope of Rome. I am.in very good company, and quite well satisfied with the association, finding that such men as Brother Reed hold similar views expressed by myself during the year past. Eight years ago, he predicted the evil consequence that would follow the introduction of this Scottish Rite question into the Grand Lodges. He announced that his worst fears had been, in a measure, realized. He calls the Cerneau Scottish Rite "a craze" which has crept into the precincts of several of our jurisdictions. As a Scotch Rite :Mason himself, Brother Reed holds very positive and independent views respecting the agitation that some Grand Lodges have allowed to distract and disturb the peace and haqllony of the Craft. He looks upon the Cerneau faction as unlawful and clandestine in the jurisdiction of Washington, and advises the Brethren to have nothing to do with it. If such a mild and conservative course had been pursued in other jurisdictions, it is fair to assume the controversies and agitations in certain quarters would have been avoided.

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and of more than ordinary interest." He calls the Grand Secretary of Missouri "the busiest man in the Grand Lodge," and speaks kindly of his. business Report. Brief notice was taken of my work on Correspondence, but want of time prevented the attention he desired to gi ve it. He closed his Review of the Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodges by extending kind consideration and expressions of regard to the members of the "Guild," which is cordially reciprocated by the present writer. It is a pleasure to me to record the fact that he is continued in charge of the work of Correspondence for the present term. I have but a faint hope of seeing the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 'Vashington for 1892 in time for notice in this Report.

THOMAS AMOS, Colfax, Grand Master. , THOMAS M. REED, Olympia, Grand Secretary.

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The Journal contains the minutes of several Special Communications. At one of these, a Lodge of Sorrow was held and tributes paid to the memory of two Past Gra~d Masters, Brothers George Baird an.d Charles H. Collier. The Address of Brother George W. Atkinson i.s especially interesting. The Annual Session was held in the City of Martinsburg, commencing November 10, 1891. 1\1:. W. Bro. John W. Hamilton, Grand Master, presided. Brother George W. Atkinson, the efficient Grand Secretary, was at his post. From his recapitulation it is learned that there are ninety-three Chartered Lodges on the roll, ninety-two of which made returns. The whole number of members reported was 4,528, with a gain of 417. An Address of more than ordinary merit was delivered by the Grand Master. His exordium was very fine indeed. He said the progress of the Craft in that jurisdiction for the year had been gratifying, and the Lodges, with but few exceptions, are prosperous. Two Lodges had been instituted under Dispensation. Quite a number of Special Dispensations, covering the usual matters ineident to Grand Lodge "'ork, were granted, and some to confer degrees out of time. The Grand Master very discreetly said that the "prerogative" po\ver should be

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exercised ,,,ith great caution. This is a very proper apology for conferring de~rees in advance of the time required by law. I have seen, in more than one instance, the bad effect of crowding a candidate thrQugh the Masonic Ritual, by giving the three degrees at one or two¡meetings. A case recently presented itself, where the party had taken the second and third degrees at one meeting. He had a regular diploma as documentary evidence of his good standing, but he was wholly incapable of commllnic~tinganything to prove that he had ever been made a Mason. He is now a resident of this city, but unable to visit a Lodge among us. The Grand Master declined to give permission to some Lodge to participate in a public procession with a secular or political organization. The Grand Master reported thirty rulin~s made by him during his term of offiee, which were passed upon and generally approved, though the committee had to improve upon some of his decisions, and from one they dissented entirely. His administration was commended as a wise and careful discharge of judicial duties. lIe mentioned what has already been referred to in connection with the death of two of their Past Grand :M:asters. Reports of the Grand Secretal'y, Grand¡ Lecturer and District Deputy Grand Ma~ters, followed in their order.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report on Correspondence, covering 116 pages, by Brother George Atkinsop., Chairm'1n, contains th~ result of his labors in reviewing fifty-seven Grand Lodge Journals. He presents a spicy and well digested Report, plentifully' seasoned with quotations from the Journals reviewed, making it, thereby, a most readable document.

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Our Journal for 1891 is accorded a four page Review. It is made up principally of quotations from the Address of Grand Master Walker, and our Masonic Home reports. He quoted from my Review on Correspondence, which contained adverse comments upon the action of . his Grand Lodge, respecting pJWer3 of L')dges under Dispensation. From their Proceedings reviewed last year, I learned that a Grand Master decided, and the Grand Lodge approved the ruling, that "Lodges under Dispensation cannot give dimits, affiliate Masons or bury a deceased Brother. "From Brother Atkinson's reply to my comments, I quote the follo wing: A Lodge U. D. is not a constituted Lodge. It is simply in Nne, and, if it fulfil all requirements of the Grand Lodge. it will in a given time become a Lodge. A U. D. Lodge is somewhat conditioned like an E. A. or a :F. C. Mason. While an E. A. is a :Mason, he, atthe same time, is not entitled to the same privileges as a 1\1'. M. So we may say of a U. D. Lodge. This is why our Grand Lo.dge does not allow U. D. Lodges to assume the authority of a Chartered Lodge.

The reasoning in the above reply is not apparent to this writer. I ask the question, "Is not a Lodge under Dispensation a Lodge of Masons?" Again: "Does not the Dispensation declare It to be a Lodge of Masons?" Therefore, I assume that it is one, and if it is not to be so recognized, it is an illegal body and the parsons made Masons therein, are illegally made. It presents a strange view to my mind, that a body created and declared to be a Lodge of Masons, with authority to confer the degrees, thereby making Masons, cannot have the privilege of burying one that they have already made. It would certainly place the Lodge in a very awkward position in the eyes of the community, as well as the family of the deceased, after having been made a Mason therein, to deny Masonic burial to the party so ffilde. Brother Atkinson is a chaste writer and a good gleaner, thereby serving up to his readers a very charming review. He closed in bright and cheery terms, with expressions of fraternal regard for the Fraternity everywhere. LEWIS N. TAVENNER, Parkersburg, Grand Master. GEORGE W". ATKINSON, Wheeling, Grand Secretary.

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WISCONSIN. FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Milwaukee on the 14th day of June, 1892. IVL 路W. Bro. N. M. Littlejohn was Grand Master, and Brother 路John VV. Laflin, Grand Secretary. . The excellent statistical exhibit of the Grand Secretary shows 222 Cbartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 14,498. Representatives were present from 203 Lodges. The income amounted to about $8,000. The gain over the previous year in members was 600. Brother Laflin, with his usual facility and' good taste, furnishes a most beautiful Journal, containing some 200 pages. An Address of twenty-five pages emanated from the Grand East and is a fine business document. He said the past year had been to Masonry one of the most peaceable aud prosperous in the history of the jurisdiction. The increase in membership, he stated, was the largest ever known. The encouraging statement is found in the Address that Masonry still retains tbe confidence of the citizens of the common wealth. The ability and high character of those seeking admission to the Order; afford good promise that Masonry will continue to advance. Material evidence was furnished of the progress of the Institution in that many substantial and commodious Masonic edifices had been erected. Due attention 'was paid by the Grand Master to the worthy dead who had been called from labor during the year. Six pages qf the Address are covered with decisions rendered, which were all approved. These rulings deserved the approbation of the Grand Lodge, for they arc first-class. I cannot particularize, as the decisions rendered are numerous and cover an extensive part of the Annual Address. He decided, under the law, that a person acting as agent for a brewing company, and handling its product, was not eligible to petition for the mysteries. The question was asked, whether a Mason has the right"to open and conduct a saloon. The answer was that, under the law such party is not liable to Masonic punishment for conducting a saloon. The Grand Master decided this question only as to its legal aspect, under the resolutions of 1889. He took occasion to state, in vigorous language, that such business brings discredit upon those engaged in it as Masons, and they may be justly charged with conduct unbecoming a Mason. It is to be hoped that our Wisconsin Brethren

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will tighten up the law a little, and make a more emphatic deliverance against this nefarious business, when conducted by Masons. The Grand l\iaster called attention to the necessity for some constitutional amendments, and the improvement of the law of that jurisdiction on some points. He submitted a communication from Ohio, respecting parties who are engaged in disloyalty and rebellion, by attempting to organize a Grand Lodge of Masons in that jurisdiction. Six new Lodges were created under Dispensation. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer presented Reports containing full accounts of the financial condition of the Grand Lodge. Divel'S and sundry Reports were presented and acted upon by the Grand Lodge, touching quite a variety of subjects. At an evening session an extemporane~:)Us Address was delivered by Brother Fraser, upon the subject of Freemasonry. The record says that he occupied an hour and a quarter in its delivery. What if it had been written? A vote of thanks was tendered him by the Grand Lodge. . The retiring Grand Master, Brother Littlejohn, received a highly complimentary vote of thanks, which included an order for the presentation to him of a Past Grand Master jewel. The Proceedings were brief and of local bearing. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Report of sevE>nty pa~es was furnished by the Committee, Brother Duncan McGregor. The fewest number of extracts are found in the scope of his Review, the work being written almost entirely. An interesting introduction precedes the General Report, which embraces notices of the transactions of forty-six Grand Lodges, Missouri being among the number. Our Journal for 1891 received brief consideration. Most of his attention was paid to the Address of Grand Master 路Walker. Brief mention was made of our Masonic Home. He calls this writer "the veteran correspondent for the Grand Lodge of Missouri." He stated that he was puzzled concerning my utterances tonching the Scottish Rite question. In reply I have to say that my position on that question is well understood. I am surprised at his difficulty of mind to comprehend it. He is referred to the divers and sundry statements found in my writings tonching that subject heretofore. I am not a Scottish Rite Mason. FRED. RING, LaCrosse, Grand Master. JOHN W. LAFLIN, Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. DUNCAN McGREGOR, Committee on Correspondence.

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WYOMING. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lod~e convened in the city of Rawlins, December 1, 1891. M. W. Bro.E. A. Abry, Grand Master; Brother William L. Kuy kendall, Grand Secretary. Nine Lodges out of the thirteen on the roll were represented. membership is reported as 708.

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The Journal contains the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, membership by Lodges. and Report on Correspondence, in additioh to the Proceedings. The latter were brief. . An Address of thirteen pages contained an account of official transactions by the Grand Master during his term. He opened with words of encoura~ement and exhortation, and said the Lodges were generally prosperous financially and otherwise. Fraternal relations were reported as amicable. "Peace and harmony" prevailed among the Lodges. An attempt at visiting the Lodges in the jurisdiction was curtailed by lack of time, and the exhaustion of funds set apart for that purpose. However, he had visited most of the Lodges. He said the work witnessed was 'well done. Respecting uniformity of work, he urged the appointment of a Custodian who shall have charge of that department. Numerous Dispensations were reported, being for the most part, to confer degrees out of time. A few decisions had been rendered, and upon being reported to the Grand Lodge, were approved by the proper committee. They are sound expositions of Masonic principle, especially the one which declares a candidate eligible to the degrees who has lost an eye. One Lodge had been creat.ed under Dispensation and received its Charter during the session. The rest of the Address was of local application and of no general interest. The Address possesses a good moral tone throughout and is to be commended on this account. The Grand Master closed with expressions of gratitude to the Brethren, and with pleasing hopes for a Fraternal reunion in the glad forever. Brother Kuykendall, the Grand Secretary, furnished Report, detailing general business and statistical matter. all the Lodges had made Returns and paid dues. throughout the Proceedings were numerous and brief, business knowledge.

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A committee was created and given charge of the subject of official or ritualistic work, the result of their labors to be submitted at the next Grand Lodge Session. Delegates to the proposed Fraternal Congress were appointed. CORRESPONDENCE.

A well-written Report of sixty-four pages was submitted by Brother Kuykendall. I say "written" because he did not use tpe scissors. He gleans well and ineorporates in his brief Review the sentiments of writers whose labors he had examined. He said that "All Proceedings not reviewed here, never came to hand." It is fair to presume that those reviewed were at hand, and he could not examine those that failed to reach him. Such must have been the case with our Missouri Journal for 1891. No mention is made of Missouri in the Heport. Our Proceedings were mailed to him on October 23d. His Grand Lodge met on December 1st. I infer that the Proceedings did not reach him in time to be reviewed before the session. PERRY L. SMITH, Rawlins, Grand Master. WILLIAM L. KUYKENDALL, Saratoga, Grand Secretary.

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ADDENDA. The Journals of the following Grand Lodges were received after the foregoing Review was completed. In the old school days, a pupil who failed to be on time for "spelling," lost his place in the class and had to "go foot." Courts often send cases to "the foot of the docket." I a~ waiting for Minnesota. This Grand Lodge may not even get a place way down "foot."

MAINE. SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Seventy-third Annual Communication was held in the city of Portland, commencing on the 3rd day of May, 1892. More than four months after the close of the session, a Journal of Proceedings containing 380 pages, came to hand. The Grand Lodge was presided over by M. W. Bro. Henry R. Taylor, Grand Master; Brother Stephen Berry, son of the late Grand Secretary, filled that position. From a full and complete recapitulation, it is learned that 191 Lodges are working under Charter, 171 of which were represented. There were present on the occasion twelve Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers, with Representatives of forty-seven Grand Lodges. The statistical table furnished shows a membership of 21,177, evidencing a gain of 172 for the year. There is a statement in the Journal to the effect that the average membership of each Lodge is 1l0. There is on hand a Charity Fund, amounting to over $26,000. The Address of Grand Master Taylor, covering twenty-eight pages, opened devoutly, and was followed by mention of the death of their veneral?le Grand Secretary, Brother Ira Berry. The Grand Master had appointed the son of the deceased Grand Secretary, Brother Stephen Berry, to fill out the unexpired term. The appointee was well qualified to discharge the duties assigned him, as he had been over thirty yearÂŁ! his father's assistant. The Grand Master said that his experience and intimate acquaintance with the duties of the office were such as to enable him to discharge its responsibilities with perfect satisfaction. The deceased Grand Secretary was buried on

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his 90th birthday. He was chosen Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine in 1856, and served in that chl;tracter for thirty-six years. He was likewise Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for over thirty-seven years, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery for nearly as long. Brother Drummond buried Brother Berry with the honors of :M:asonry, a Special Session of the Grand Lodge being convened for that purpose. He also became the biographer of this venerable and venerated Mason, and presented to the Grand Lodge a most interesting history <:)f the deceased. Brother Drummond says that Brother Berry "loved music, loved flowers, loved children, and they were all in accord with his own nature." His life was pronounced pure and his. habits correct, and he became a general favorite by reason of his fund of song and anecdote. The tribute paid to his memory by Brother Drummond is worthy of the author and the subject. A memorial page was set apart to honor the name and worth of the departed Grand Secretary of Maine. Grand Master Taylor mentioned the decease of other prominent Masons in the jurisdiction, to whom memorial pages ,,,ere accorded. The condition of the Fraternity is mentioned with favor. While one new Lodge had been created, the consolidation of two others placed the number on the roll the same as the previous year. The Fraternal Congress proposed by Kentucky was referred to by the Grand Master, who recommended its consideration by a proper committee. Speaking of what he termed "Androgynons Masonry," or "side degrees," he was rather critical, and seemed to hold the modern organization known as the "Eastern Star" in disfavor. He said, "Masonry is contented with its own name and mission. It has no ambition to stand sponsor for any o~der of 'Orient~l astrals' or 'association for the relief of a plethoric pocket-book.''' He added, in conclnsion, "The place for 'fictitious side degrees' of Masonry is outside even the porch of its temple." . DECISIONS.

Grand Master Taylor furnished five rulings which he had made, accompanied with more or less detail and argument as to the decisions rendered. These decisions were referred in due time to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which will report at the next Annual Communication. Said committee submitted a report approving the decisions of the Grand Master, rendered one year ago.

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The Dispensations reported by the Grand Master were numerous, Govering divers and sundry matters. Privileges were granted Lodges to receive and ballot upon petitions in less time than is required by law. He concluded his practical paper by submitting some excellent su~颅 gestions and favorable reflections. In defining the "cardinal virtue of temperance," he used a capital illustration .. As the word cardinal路 means "fixed or steadfast," he assumed that the North or East, as cardinal points of the compass, could not be true to their definition if they veered to the South or 'Vest. Therefore, the devotee of interpperance cannot be true to Masonry who deviates from the "cardinal virtue of temperance." I appropriate the following admirable sentiments from the closing portions of his address: Masonry is purity of sentiment, virtue in our relations, sincerity in our discourse, and benevolence in our work. With poverty, it is relief; with weakness, it is strength; and with misfortune, it is discretion, comfort and sympathy. In our life duties. it is the interchange of generous thought, the outtlowing of noble impulses and the highest exercise of brotherly affection. Masons are indeed "brothers." The bonds of fraternity are made stronger as each shall aid his brother in time of need, animate his progress, or incite him to greater usefulness in every good word and work. The hand promptly "stretched forth to save a falling brother" is often more timely and effectual than the tardy effort of raising one already fallen.

The Committee on Address spoke most approvingly of .the paper, thereby commending it to the Fraternity. A Special Report was presented by Brother Drummond, giving an account in detail of the funeral of the late Grand Secretary, Brother Berry. A brief Report was furnished by the Acting Grand Secretary, Brother Stephen Berry, who stated that all the Lodges had made Returns on time. Heports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, published in the Journal, show a very satisfactory condition of the Craft and general prosperity. Healthy increase in members, in correctness of work and generally enlarged financial prosperity, marked the year. On a report presented by Brother Drummond, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was duly recognized and necessary measures recommended to establish lVlasonic correspondence and an interchange of Representatives with that Grand Lodge. After all the business was carefully considered, the session was closed. A note is found in the Proceedings, addressed to Brother Charles D. Smith, Corresponding Grand Secretary, authorizing him, in the event of absence or illness of the Recording Grand Secretary, to assume thf' .duties of said office. It was signed by the Grand Master.

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CORRESPON DENCE.

The Report was prepared and presented by M. W. Bro. Josiah H. Drummond. It is quite lengthy, covering ~21 pages, and embracing notices of the Proceedings of sixty Grand Lodges. He records with pleasure,greater promptness in the delivery of Grand Lodge Proceedings, having received and reviewed the Proceedings of e,very Grand Lodge in the United States and Canada, except Quebec and Mississippi. The last named were received after his introduction was prepared, and find a place in the list of Journals examined. The statement that he had received all these Proceedings by the 1st of May of the present year, seems a little nebulous, in view of the fact that some of the Grand Lodges met in May and June, as, for instance, Indiana, Iowa, New York, 路Wisconsin, and perhaps others. The Report of Brother Drummond is plentifully supplied with extracts from the Journals reviewed, connected with ample and enlarged comments touching upon questions of general interest. As the Journal of Maine did not reach this office until the summer was well-nigh ended, and my report completed, the review of the Proceedings must necessarily be brief,and go in an Adqenda. There is much found in the work to which I should be pleased to call attention, but am prevented by the foregoing conditions. I notice in his review of the District of Columbia, he grapples the views of Brother Singleton and argues at considerable length on the subject of "The Old Regulations." Brother Singleton holds views widely different from those of Brother Drummond as to what constitutes the old regulations, and as to their antiquity as well. Brother Drummond defends the very "OLD" regulations as. against the modernizing views of Brother Singleton. Brother Drummond, in speaking of the large and unwieldy membership of Grand Lodges, thinks that due deliberations can hardly be had in the larger Grand Lodges of the country. He gives as an instance that of New York,'and states that, if every Lodge in that jurisdiction should be representtld by its Master and \Vardens, the membership would approximate 2,000. Of course no business can be properly transacted in a body of that size. He. thinks that'i n the near future, several of our American Grand Lodges must come to the point where the representation must be reduced, or a division of the Grand Lodge Jurisdiction take place. Else they must invent a system of District Grand Lodges. It is very evident that those jurisdictions having a pay roll, will always be encumbered by excessive representation. Illinois, with its more than 700 Lodges and a pay roll, may always count upon a G. L. Ap.-IJ.

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representation approximating 1,000. New York will furnish even a larger attendance upon the. Annual Sessions. In Missouri we have no pay roll, and our representation will average 500 annually. This may be considered as exclusive of Past Masters. A Grand Lodge meeting in a large city like St. Louis can furnish from 150 to 200 Past Masters. It has been my observation for fifteen years, that nearly every Past Master in the city is registered during the sitting of the Grand Lodge, so that, with the Representatives proper from Lodges, and the Past Masters, we have an immense gathering of Masons during our Sessions. If we of Missouri provided mileage and per diem for Representatives from Lodges, we would command a representation at our Annual Sessions with which it would be difficult to do business. Deliberation would be out of the question. To IIl;y mind, one of the serious problems of our Grand Lodges, in the future, especially in the larger jurisdictions, will be to control the subject of representation. Brother Drummond, as usual, gave particular and extended attention to the venerable Committee on Correspondence of Pennsylvania. After giving proper consideration to the transactions of that Grand Lodge, he turned his thoughts upon the Committee on Correspondence and revived the old idea of war among the giants. It is a pleasure to know, howeyer, that these venerable leaders of Masonic thought in America engage in their conflicts in a highly "Pickwickian" sense, though sometimes expressions are found in their reviews and criticisms that would indicate that a little more "brotherly love might" be good seasoning for what they write. Missouri received from Brother Drummond a very kind and courteous notice, covering four pages. He still regrets that the Grand Secretary prints so much of his Report in small type as to render it difficult for him to read it. I think he will have no occasion to complain of the forthcoming Report on Correspondence, as to the kind of type used, there being but few extracts in the work, which are always printed in smaller type than the general text of the Report. He made extracts from the Address of Grand Master Walker, and comments favorably upon our transactions. He quoted freely from my Report on Correspondence, making sundry comments respecting the disturbing presence of Cerneauism, and High Riteism. His Report is an able one, and would amply repay the labor of a close and critical perusal. I cannot follow him further. The Grand. Master, Brother Taylor, was re-elected, and resides at Machias.

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Brother Stephen Berry, son of the late deceased Grand Secretary, Brother Ira Berry, was elected as the successor of his father. Brother Drummond was continued as Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The two latter reside at Portland.

MANITOBA. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNiCATION.

The Seventeenth Annual Communication was held June 8, 1892, in the city of Winnipeg. Two months thereafter, I received a handsomely printed Journal containing the Proceedings. The Grand Lodge was presided over byM. W. Bro. William G. Bell, Grand Master. Brother William G. Scott was 'Grand Secretary. The representation was good. In the forty-six Lodges in that jurisdiction, there is a membership of 1,992, being an increase of 140. A very business-like Address was presented by the Grand Master, covering fifteen pages. He presented numerous and extended tributes to the dead of that Grand Lodge and other jurisdictions. An itemized statement of all business performed takes up a portion of the Report. He had visited forty-~ne Lodges during his term, and witnessed with pleasure the enthusiasm and progress of the Fraternity. He said the condition of Masonry in that jurisdiction was healthy and prosperous. He created two Lodges under Dispensation during the year. I find the statement in the Address that the most harmonious relations still exist between that and other Grand Lodges. He recorded the visits made by him to the Grand Lodges of Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota, where he met a most cordial and fraternal welcome. Three decisions were reported, which were sound and practical, though I find nothing in the Journal indicating their approval. The first ruling will shock the Masonic feelings of our Brother Vaux, when he reads that "An applicant for the degrees of Masonry is not debarred through having lost the index finger of his right hand." It seems to me that the loss in this case is a little in excess of that liberalism which allows us to receive members with slight physical d~fects. I cannot understand how such applicant can conform literally to the requirements of the ritual. The Grand Lodge had been invited to lay one of four corner-stones of a church; the three others were to be laid by the church officials. As the Grand Master did not think a fourth interest in the affair justified him in convening the Grand Lodge, he declined to participate.

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Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master, delegates were appointed to the Fraternal Congress proposed to meet in Chicago in 1893. The Address of the Grand Master was referred tlt the Board of General Purposes, which commended the paper and endorsed the general administration of the Grand Master. Reports of the District Deputy Grand :Masters, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed the Address and were incorporated in the J ourna!. 'Fhe Report of the Grand Secretary was an excellent paper. He said Returns from the Lodges were all in and dues paid. That Grand Lodge has adopted the Grand Lodge Register idea, which was introduced some years ago in this jurisdiction. It was commended and favorably spoken of. The Grand Secretary says that he is compiling a history of Freema'sonry in Manitoba. ' The Grand Lodge of New Zealand was duly recognized. No Report on Correspondence. JOHN W. H. WILSON, Portage la Prairie, Grand Master. "WILLIAM G. SCOTT, Winnipeg, Grand Secretary.

NEW BRUNSWICK. TWENTY'FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Twenty-fifth Annual Communication was held in the city of St. John, commencing April 26,1892. M. W. Bro. Thomas Walker was Grand ~1aster, and Brother Edwin .J. 'Wetmore, Grand Secretary. There was a fair representation. There are thirty-two Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 1,818. The Address of the Grand Master, covering nine pagos, was commended by a committee as a very good business paper. The Craft in that jurisdiction is in mourning over the loss of two members of the Grand Lodge; Past Grand Masters Thomas Clinch and James McNichol. Appropriate tributes were paid to the memory of these departed Brethren by the Grand Master. During the term of his office, the Grand Master made numerous, visits, which were duly reported in the Address. Two decisions were mentioned as having been rendered by him, both of which were sound

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and legitimate. One said that a dimit cannot be granted by the Master and Secretary, without a vote of the Lodge. The other, that a petition for initiation cannot be withdrawn when once received by the Lodge. The business transacted was local and of no general interest. The Reports of the Grand Secretary and District Deputy Grand Masters find a place in the Journal. No Report on Correspondence. The Grand Master, Brother Walker, and Grand Secretary, Brother Wetmore, were re-elected, and the address of each is St. John.

NORTH DAKOTA. THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Grand Forks, on the 28th day of June, 189:!. In two months after the close of the session, a handsome Journal of 175 pages came to hand. M. W. Bro. John F. Selby was Grand Master, and Brother Thomas J. Wilder, Grand Secretary, who reported that the constitutional number of Lodges were represented. Representatives of twenty-eight Grand Lodges were present. There are thirty-five Lodges with a membership of 1,732 in the jurisdiction. Grand Master Selby furnished a brief business statement in the way of an Address, coverin~ three pages. Though brief, it contained a number of matters claiming attention during his term. He said a number of Special Dispensations had been issued, based upon grounds deemed sufficient to warrant him in doing so. He expresse9. the opinion that the custom of granting Dispensations to confer degrees out of time, is liable to become a growing evil in the jurisdiction. One new Lodge had been created under Dispensation by him. Fraternal relations were reported as most cordial with other Grand Jurisdictions. He made the gratifying announcement that the condition of the Subordinate Lodges was first-class. This harmonized with the statement of the Grand Secretary, who said there had been 189 raised and seventy-six. affiliated, making the total gain for the year 155. The Report of Grand Secretary Wilder was a capital document. He complained that some of the Lodge Secretaries were dilatory and hoped

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for an improvement in that respect. to the Grand Lodge Library.

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Some additions had been made

The Grand Secretary expressed the hope of completing the history of the Grand Lodge within the next year. A system of blanks for the use of his office, had been prepared by him, being a great improvement, he thought, over those in use previously. His financial exhibit shows a balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, of $1,685. His fiscal Report, with that of the Grand Treasurer, followed, showing the balance indicated. . The Grand Lecturer, Brother Best, submitted his Report, which was approved. The business of the session being of no general interest, need claim no further attention, and the Grand Lodge closed its session the evening of the second day. I notice in the forms adopted by the Grand Lodge that the Committee of Investigation is required to answer a dozen or more questions as to the qualifications of a candidate for initiation. Among others, I find questions as to the character of his company or associates, whether .he uses intoxicating liquors, does he gamble, use profane language habitually, of licentious or immoral habits, is he a law-abiding citizen, and is he sufficiently intelligent to understand路 the doctrine of Masonry? If these questions are pressed by the committees in that jurisdiction to a proper degree, Masonry in North Dakota will possess such a character as to commend it to the Fraternity of the world. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Grand Secretary, Brother Thomas J. Wilder, presented a very attractive Report, covering 100 pages. I regret that his work came to band so late i'n the season as to send my Heview to the Addenda, and prevent that courteous attention to the Report that is due. Brother Wilder gave Missouri the' benefit of over two pages, reviewing the transactions of 1891. He said of the Address of Grand Master Walker that it "is an able document, reflecting great credit on the author." His notice of Brother 'Valker's administration is flattering and highly complimentary, and his mention of Brother Givan, as Chairman of the Committee on Appeals, very kind, as he styled his "a masterly effort." The Report of this Committee on Correspondence was fraternally treated. I am glad to know that Brother 'Vilder is still left in charge of this interesting department of work. I commend

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him cordially as a kind, competent and fraternal reviewer. in every sense is creditable alike to his head. and heart.

167 His work

ALBERT D. HERRICK, Lisbon, Grand Master. FRANK J. THOMPSON, Fargo, Grand Secretary. The address of Brother Wilder is Castleton.

OREGON. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,

The Grand Lodge convened in Portland, June 15, 1892. :Within two months after the Grand Lodge closed, a volume of nearly 500 pages was received. Brother Chadwick, the Grand Secretary, may be congratulated upon this splendid achievement. The work of printing the Proceedings of a session of any given Grand Lodge, is the smallest portion of labor assigned to Grand Secretaries. The vast amount of matter contained in this Journal, aside from the transactions, shows the prompt and persistent labor of Brother Chad wick. His statistical exhibit is a very fine one, showing eighty-eight Chartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 4,176. The gain for the year was reported at 248, and the income nearly $5,000. The session was presided ove'!, by the M. W. Grand Master, Brother B. Van Dusen. Brother Stephen F. Chadwick was Grand Secretary. I note the presence of nine Past Grand Masters, with other Past Grand Officers and Representatives of eighty-six Lodges. I regret that the lateness of the hour at which this Journal was received necessitates a brief review, and the placing of it in the Addenda. ADDHESS.

The Report of Grand Master Van Dusen, reciting his oftkial acts, covers twenty-six pages. It is an able business Address, embracing a great variety of matter. He must have been a very busy official. He said the jurisdiction covering 100,000 square miles, and not a District Deputy to lessen the labors of the Grand Master, necessitated a vast amount of personal labor. He announced that peace and harmony prevailed throughout the jurisdiction, while their relations with other Grand Lodges remained undisturbed.

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Attention was called in the Address to the loss sustained by that jurisdiction in the death of Past Grand Secretary, F, J. Babcock, and R. P. Earhart, Past Grand Master. Proper tributes were paid these distinguished Brethren by the Grand Master, supplemented by exceedingly interesting biographical sketches rendered by the Obituary Committee. The Grarid Master reported corner-stones laid, and numerous visits made by him. Eleven decisions were reported and approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, with bnt slight .exception to one, which was amended. The Grand Master urged the necessity of securing the services of a Grand Lecturer. This necessity arises out of the want of uniformity in the work. The Grand Lodge made provisions for such officer, authorizing the Grand Master to appoint one, who shall receive a salary of $100 per month for the time employed in the field. I see this Grand Lodge is in possession of an Educational Fund, amounting to over $5,000, Extended notice was given to the Masonic Building Association, of Portland, in which the Grand Lodge of Oregon is considerably interested. Taking the Address of Brother Van Dusen as a whole, it shows him to have been a wise and discreet officer, who gave the Craft a sound and practical administration. The Brethren of that jurisdiction during the session of the Grand Lodge, complimented and surprised the Grand Secretary, Brother Chadwick, by pres~nting him a beautiful watch and chain, as a token of their love and esteem. The presentation address and the reply of Brother Chadwick, both creditable efforts, appear in the Journal.

The Kentucky resolutions were presented and con'sidered, and the Grand Lodge voted in favor of the proposed Fraternal Congress, and ordered the appointment of seven Representatives thereto. Brother Chadwick, the Grand Secretary, presented a very complete Report emanating from his office. He said the Craft. throughout the jurisdiction was in a growing and prosperous condition. Li.ke other Grand Secretaries, he had caase to complain of the incorrect Returns from Subordinate Lodges. These, he said, exceeded the number of any former year. Five Lodges received Charters during the session of the Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDEKCE.

Having hurried through the Proceedings, I come to the most interesting and readable Review furnished by Brother Chadwick, the Com-

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mittee. It consists of 218 pages, in ,,,hich he reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-two American Grand Lodges, and f~rnished sketches from Foreign Reports which he had examined. His conclusion is a very interesting historical sketch, giving a review of his con'nection 'with the Guild for twenty-five years. Brother Chadwick is one of the very able,' solid and practical reviewers of the Fraternity. Missouri for 1891 received the compliment of five pages. Appropriations were made from the Address of Grand Master Walker, accompani.ed with proper comments. He says a great many good things, but nothing that pleases me better than the following, which r appropriate in concluding my notice of his admi.rable Report: And right here we will.enter our protest agaimt making the Lodge room a "smoking joint." Brethren mean no harm by tilling the Lodge room full of tobacco smoke before the Lodge opens, but it is a great offense ag-ainst the dignity of the Lodge room to thus indulg-e. If there is a place that should be regarded by Masons as!:'acred, it is the Lodge room. We cannot see why, if the pernicious habit of excessive tobacco smoki:.g is allowed in the Lodge room. liquor could not be tolerated there also. It is all wrong and should becxpressly lorbiddcll. Dancing in a Lodge room after it is dedicated should not be tolerated any more than in a church. A Lodge room should be clean, and every act, word and deed of a. Brother should be cleanly ('ut when there. The atmosphere should be pnre and clear. It is the place where all non-essential social indulgences must be laid aiSide-all save those of a high order-those that go to make character good and strong. The tendency of the Craft is towards the high standard of Masonic teaching; though step by step, the development of this great moral work is unmistakable.

F. A. MOORE, St. Helen, Grand Master. S. F. CHADWICK, Salem, Grand Sec'y and Com. on Cor.

PRINCE SEVENTEENTH

EDWARD ISLAND. ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of sixty pages was received in time for a very brief notice, which must go to the foot of the docket. The Journal contains the minutes of a Special Meeting, held for the purposp. of laying the corner-stone of a new Masonic Temple in Charlottetown. Upon that occasion an appropriate address was delivered by Rev. Brother Brewer. The Seventeenth Annual Communication met in the town of Summerside, June 24, 1892. M. W. Bro. Donald Darrach, Grand Master, presided, and Brother B. 'Wilson Higgs was Grand Secretary. Ten Lodges were represented out of the twelve on the list. The membership is sho\yn by the reports to be 502, being a loss of seven members since their last report.

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The Address of the Grand Master was a brief, business-like document, containing notice of the fraternal dead, visits and other matters of local interest. The statement is made in the Address that the condition of the Craft is good, peace and harmony prevailing throughout the Lodges. The Grand Secretary furnished a brief general Report, containing items of interest to the local jurisdiction. The 'Report of the Grand Lecturer was presented and printed. matter of general interest is found in the Journal. . No Report on Correspondence.. W. CRABBE, Charlottetown, Grand Master. B. WILSON HIGGS, Charlottetown, Grand Secretary.

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CONCLUSION.

This Heview has been kept open later than usual, hoping to hear from a few Grand Lodges whose Proceedings had not been received. Without longer delay, I close the work for the year and submit my labors to the consideration of the Grand Lodge whose servant I am. In the performance of the work now submitted, the purpose has been present throughout my labors to make a short R.eport.• I have succeeded in this better than heretofore, though not to my entire satisfaction. After fifteen years experience in this department of labor, I find it exceedingly difficult to review a large number of Grand Lodge Journals without extensive elaboration, thereby running my Report into undue proportions. The labor performed, as heretofore, has been a pleasant one, and I enjoy as much as ever the delight arising from communion with kindred spirits in the field of Masonic thought. Avoiding all questions foreign to such labor as has been assigned me, I have sought to make this strictly a Review. Preferring to sift the thoughts and subjects through my own mental machine, I have done but little excerpting. I record my appreciation of the fact that the Masonic Fraternity throughout the various jurisdictions reviewed, has made substantial and gratifying advancement. In many of the jurisdictions, new agencies are at work looking to the elevation of the Fraternity, and good of the large class dependent upon the Brotherhood. The grand work of building up and maintaining Masonic Homes is taking its place in the front rank of Masonic development. In a former Review, I recorded the fact, and repeat it here, that "DistiIictive movements create and furnish distinctive epochs in the history of Masonry." The Home work, as planted and nourished by the Grand Jurisdictions of this country, is the most distinctive and striking period lin the history of American Freemasonry. M.issouri stands nearly abreast with her sister jurisdictions of the country in pushing forward this grand enterprise. It will be seen by the figures furnished in my recapitulation, that a very large amount of work has been done by the Lodges in Missouri

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in the past term, equaling, perhaps, any of the most prosperous years of her past history. This, together with the increase of our Home work, both in the numbers provided for and the blessings conferred upon those beneficiaries, will. indicate that Masonry in Missouri is still marching forward to a higher and grander position among the jurisdictions of this country. It affords ~c pl~asure to tender to the members of the Gtild representing correspondence in the various Grand Lodges reviewed, my sincere, cordial and fraternal good will. I take leave of this body of earnest and faithful workers in this department of the Fraternity, with expressions of good friendship and brotherly love.

Fraternally submitted,

JOHN D. VINCIL, Committee.

GRAND LODGES

ALABAMA, ARIZONA,

1891. 1891.

ARKANSAS,

NEBRASKA,

1891.

BRITISH COLUMBIA,

1891.

1892. 1892. MEXICO, 1891.

NEW

NEW SOUTH WALES,

NEVADA,

NORTH CAROLINA,

1891. 1892.

N OVA OHIO,

SCOTIA,

1891. 1892.

OREGON,

1891. 1891. INDIANA, ]892.

IDAHO,

PENNSYLVANIA,

ILLINOIS,

QUEBEC,

1891.

1892. KANSAS, 1892. KENTUCKY, ]891. LOUISIANA, 1892. MANITOBA, 1892. MAHlE, 1892. 1891. 1892. MICHIGAN, 1892. MISSISSIPPI, 1892. MONTANA, 1891. MASSACHUSETTS,

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RHODE ISLAND,

IOWA,

MARYLAND,

1892.

1892. 1891.

NORTH DAKOTA,

1892. 1891.

INDIAN TERRITORY,

1891.

1892. 1891.

NEW YORK,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

GJ4;ORGIA,

1891.

NEW JERSEY,

1891. CANADA, 1891. COLORADO, 1891. 'CONNECTICU1', 1892. DELAWARE,

REVIE'VED.

NEW HAMPSHIRE,

CALIFORNIA,

FLORIDA,

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1891. 1892. TENNESSEE, 1892. TEXAS, 1891. UTAH, 1892. VERMONT, 1892. VIRGINIA, 1891. WASHINGTON, 1891. WEST VIRGINIA, 1891. WISCONSIK, 1892. WYOMING, 1891. SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA,

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECI{ETARIES. State. Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District ofColumbia Florida Georgia : Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky : Louisiana Maine Marylarid Massachusetts l\fichigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York

Name. George A. Joiner John M.Ormsby Fay Hempstead George Johnson Edward C. Parmelee roseph K. 路Wheeler Benj. F. Bartram W路m. R. Singleton De Witt C. Dawkins A. M. Wolihin J. H. Wickcrsham Loyal L. Munn William H. Smythe Rev. J. S. Murrow Theodore S. Parvin John H. Brown H. B. Grant Richard Lambert.. Stepben Berry Jacob H. Medairy Sereno D. Nickerson Jefferson S. Conover Thomas Montgomery John L. Power Cornclius Hcdges William R. Bowen C. N. Noteware George P: Cleaves Thos. H. R. Redway Alphcus A. Keen Edward M. L. Ehlers

Address. Montgomery. Tucson. Little Rock. San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington. 'Vashington. .Tacksonville. Macon. Boise City. Freeport. lndianapolis. A-to-ka, C. N. Cedar Rapids. KansasCity, Kan, Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston. Cold Water. St. Paul. Jackson. Helena. Omaha. Carson City. Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque. New York.

1892.] State. North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming British Columbia Canada Egypt England Ireland Island of Cuba ~ Manitoba New Brunswick New South Wales . Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Quebec Scotland United G. L. of Victoria

Appendix. Name. Donald W. Bain Frank J. Thompson J. H. Brolnwell Stephen F. Chadwick Michael Nisbet Edwin Baker Charles Inglesby Cbarles T. McCoy J ohn Frizzell.. W. F. Swain Christopher Diehl 'Varren G. Reynolds William B. Isaacs Thomas M. Reed Geo. W. Atkinson Jno. W. Lafiin ,V. L. Kuykendall W. J. Quinlan J. J. l\lason F. F. Oddi. -- ---Samuel B. Oldham Jose F. Pellon Wm. G. Scott .. : Edwin J. Wetmore Arthur H. Bray Hon. Wm. Ross Geo. W. Wakeford John H. Isaacson D. Murray Lyon T. H. Lempriere

175 Address. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Salem. Philadelphia. Providence. Charleston. Aberdeen. Nashville. Houston. Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Olympia. Wheeling.路 Milwaukee. Saratoga. Victoria. Hamilton, Onto Cairo. London. Dublin. Havana. Winnipeg. St. John. Sydney. Halifax. Charlottetown. Montreal. Edinburg. Melbourne.

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REPRESENTATI YES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

Grand Lodge. Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia ; '" California Canada Chili. Colon-Cuba Colorado Connecticut.. Delaware District of Columbia Egypt England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Iowa Ireland Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi

Name. Henry Clay Tompkins Thos. H. McMullin John J. Sumpter Rob't Burns McMicking Charles H. Bryan .Tames K. Kerr Jose Mondalodo Edwardo Loredo Ed. C. Parmelee Geo. Lee Dr. Robert V. '~latson \Vm. R. Singleton 1<'. F. Oddi Braxton Baker De 'Witt C. Dawkins Henry C. Burr Jonas \V. Brown J erome R. Gorin Mason J. Niblack John A. Scott N. R. Parvin Edward Linahan William H. Nelson H. B. Grant John A. Stephenson Dan'l P. Boynton .-W. S. Linton Henry L. Carver .-W. P. Bouton

Address. Montgomery. Phcenix. Hot Springs. Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Valparaiso. Havana. Denver. New Haven. Milford. \Vashington. Cairo. London. Jacksonville. Griffin. Idaho City. Decatur. Yincennes. Muscogee. Cedar Rapids. Dublin. Smith Center. Louisville. New Orleans. Monmouth. E. Saginaw. St. Paul. Canaan.

Grand Lodge. Manitoba Maryland Massacbusetts Montana . Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexim New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania 路Quebec Rhode Is1and Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virgin ia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin 'Vyoming

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.Name.

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,Tobn F. 13oyd ,John S. Berry John K. HalL Wm. Davenport.. George B. Fra.nce C. E.路Noteware ViTm. F. Bunting Cbas. G. Connor.. i Alfred F. Hall Alpheus A. Keen Jobn Stewart.. Donad 'V. Bain George A. Luce J. ViTilberforce Longley Chas. Stroud S. F. Chadwick .T. Simpson AfTica H. L. Robinson Cyrus )1. Vanslyck Oeo. C. H . .l\feNaight.. Charles Inglesby Thomas H. Bro\vn Deering J. Roberts, M. D 'ym. A. Carrington P. L. Williarns Rev. Wm. B. 'Yalker A. G. McCoombe William B. Isaacs Thomas M. Reed William .J. Bates, Sr Henry L. Palmer Rdgar P. 8now

Address. Minnedosa. Baltimore. Boston. Helena. York. Carson City. Saint John. Exeter. Trenton. Albuquerque. Newyork City. Haleigb. Hope. Halifax. Sandusky. Salem. Philadelphia. Waterloo. Providence. Edinburgh. Charleston. Sioux Falls. Nashville. IIouston. Salt Lake City. Bennington. Melbourne. Richmond. Olympia. "Wheeling. Milwaukee. Cbeyenne.

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R}~l'RESENTATIVES APPOINTED ,/

BY

OTH}1~R GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAKD LODGE OF MISSOURI.

Grand Lodge. Name. Alabama A. M. Hough Ari7-ona ; Robert E. Collins Arkansas :Wm. H. Carpenter British Columbia Theodore Brace John E. Ryland California Canada : XenoplJon Ryland Har~y Keene Colorado Reuben Barney Connecticut...: Delaware James P. 路Wood District of Columbia Isaac M. Abraham Egypt J obn D. Vincil Florida : Edward Spencer Georgia A. M. Crow Idaho J ohn R. Parson Martin Collins t Illinois Indiana Asa Maddox Indian Territory P. G. 路Woods : : Fred \V.Mott Towa Ireland : Samuel M. Kennard Kansas Jack P. Richardson Kentucky :: William E. Robinson Louisiana 'Vm. H. Mayo Maine Xenophon Ryland Manitoba ; 'Vm. R. Stubblefield Maryland ~ E. H. Pbelps ~ Michigan James B. Austin Minnesota , ; Samuel H. Saunders Montana S. M. Davidson Nebraska Chas. F. Vogel..

Addrcsx. J efferson City. St. Louis. Centralia. Jefferson City. Lexington. Lexington. St. .T oseph. Chillicothe. New London. Harrisonville. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. Versailles. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Lexington. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. Otterville. Washington. :.St. Louis.

Grand Lodge. Ne'vada New Hampshire New Mexico New Jersey New ,York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Quebec Rhode Island Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Tenricssee Texas Utah " Vermont Virginia '\Vashington 'Vest Virginia 'Visconsin 'Vyoming

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Name. Seymour Hoyt Alexander M. Dockery .Tay L. Torrey .Tohn R. Ferguson Noah M. Givan Geo. E. 'Valker Dorsey A. Jameson Geo. R. Hunt.. Robert S. Browne Lec A. Hall Robert F. Stephenson Rev. C. C. 'Woods, D. D Stephen B. Potter Thomas E. Garrett V. O. Saunders J oseph S. Browne Chas. B. Stark Allan McDowell. n. H. Ingranl W'111. M. Williams .Tohn D. Vincil Stephen Chapman Geo. ",V. Deatherage Rufus E. Anderson James w. Boyd

Address. Greenfield. Gallatin. St. Louis. Springfield. Harrisonville. St. Louis. St.路Louis. 'Varrensburg. Potosi. St.Louis. Kansas City. ~eosho.

St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. St. Louis. St. Louis. ,Sedalia. Boonville. St. Louis. l3loomfield. Carrollton. Hannibal. 路 St. .Joseph.

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REPORTS OF DISTHICT DEPUTY GHAND MASTERS. THIRD DISTRICT.

NEW

B. N, Ingram,

E.~'1.,

LONDON,

Mo., September 1, 1802.

Grand Master:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER : -

Pursuant to Section 7, Article VII., of Grand Lodge By-Laws, I respectfully submit the following official report as D. G. ~L for the Third Masonic District. On the ~9th day of October, ]891, I went to Shelbyville, 1\10., and duly executed your orders, suspending from office ~hc Worshipful Master of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96, and placed said Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden. On the 3d und4t.h days of December, 1801, I hp-Id a District Lodge of Instruction at Hannib~l, ~Io., R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, having charge of the ritualistic work. There were delegates present fr0111 Palmyra, No. 18; Ralls, No. 33; l\fonroe, No. 64, and New London, No. 30'i, and a very meager at.tendance from the two Hannibal Lodges, Nos. 28 and 188. Candor compels me to say that. had it not been for the presence of delegates from other Lodges than the two located at Hannibal, the Lodge of Instruction would·· iHtve been an 11t.ter failure, for save, and except the W. M. of Hanniba.l Lodge, ;.10. 188, there was no interest manifested by any of the Brethren of the Hannibal Lodges, Those who did attend lind take part in the work, were much benefited and highly pleased, but as it Whole, our Lodge of Instruction was anything else than a success. On the i2th day of December, I made an ollicial visit to :MadisOI1 Lodge, No. ~n. I was greeted very cordially by the Brethren of that Lodge. I found the records in fair shape. Some trouble had existed in the Lodge before my visit, ·hut that had been gotten rid of, lIl1d the Bret.hren, all,wcre very much averse to al1Y furtber trouble being thrust back upon them. Decembcr 25th and 26th, I was with the Brethren of Monroe Lodge, No. 64. Gave them instruction in the work of the three dcgrees. and on the evening of the 26th, conferred the Third Degree on one candidate, unO. installed the officers. Monroe Lodge, ~o. 46, is in fair working order, and is one of the live Lodges of the Third District. On the 28th of April, 1892, I made an official yi~it to Palmyra Lodge, No. 18. It was on the occasion of a stated communication of that Lodge, and there was a good attendance. Palmyra, No. 18, is in good condition, • JUDe, 9th, 101.h and 11th, I held a Lodge of Instruction· in the Hall of Lick Creek Lodge, No. 302, at Perry, :Mo., and on the evening of the 11th, conferred the Third Degree on three candidates. The Lodge of Instruction in the matter of attendance, 7.eal manifested and results, was a decided success. It is always 1I pleasure to visit this Lodge. It is oile ofthc most wide-awake Lodges in Northeast Missouri. The Brethren are all 7.ealous, eager to learn the work, and when they do learn H, they conform to it. There was a large number of visiting Brethren present on the cvening of the 11th. In fact, thc small Hall was UDcomfortably crowded, but the enterprising Brethren of that Lodge are now erecting a new Hall, which will be, whel1 completed, one of the nicest, most

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convenient and commodiolls in the District. Pressure of business has been such that I have been unable to visit the Lodges in the District 1.'0 the extent of my wishes. However, I have responded to every eall that has been made upon me, and every Lodge that I did visit greeted me very cordially. In the District, as a whole, I think t.he standard. of Masonry is being elevated. The Lodges in the District, with the exception of two or tlHe~ evince a disposition to learn the work as taught by the Grand Lodge, 路and.. conform to it, and were it not for the gratuitous interference on the part of some old. Bourbons who never did know the work, and who will not try to 'either .learn it correctly, or forget what they have learned wrong, those two or three Lodges would emerge from the darkness which envelops them and take their proper places in the procession of the live Lodges. If some plan could be devised to close the mouths of those chronic kickers, it would result in great benefit to the Lodges in theil路localities. Thanking you for the honor bestowed upon me and ,the Brethren of the District for the many courtesies shown me during the past year, I am, Very truly and fraternally, GEO. E. :UAYH.ALL. D. G.

_~f.,

Third District.

FOliRTH DISTRICT.

FRANK.FORD, ~fo., September 14. IS!)2. Grand Afaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I herewith submit my annual report as n. G. :'or. of the Fourth District: I have visited but few of the Lodges in this District, but have heard and received good reports from nearly all of them. . B. H. Ingram,

E~q.,

I have held two District Lodges of Instruction, one in Phrenix Lodge, ?iro. 136, at Bowling Green, Pike county, for a term of three days, commencing January 16th. There were representatives from the following Lodges: Pike, ?iro. 39!l; Frankford, No. 192 ; Ashley, No. 75; Troy, No. 34; C:yrene, No. 14, and Phcenix, ~o. l:~G. The attendance was small, but. much int.erest manifested. The other LodRe of Instruction was held in Moscow Lodge, U. D., at Moscow Mills Lincoln count.y, for a term of two days, commencing August 31st. 'rhere were representatives from Troy, Xo. 31; Nell' Hope, Xo. 199; New Salem, Xo. 270; Chain of Rocks, No. 141, and ll,-[os<.:ow, U. D., in the Dist.rict, and Wentzville, No. 46; Warrenton, No. 231, and Golden Rule, No. 374, from the Fifth District. The attendance was very good and unusual interest路 wa.s . manifested. In both instances R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell was present and conducted the work of inst.ruction. R. W. Bro. George E. Mayhall, D. G. M. of the Third District, was present, and rendered yaluable assistance at the :Moscow Lodgoe of Inst.ruction. One of the most enjoyable, as well as iniitructive visits was pa.id Paynesville Lodge, No. 49!), where I conferred the Third Degree, and where I had the pleasure of meeting many enthusiastic Brethren from other Lodges. At the close, the Lodge gave 11 banquet which did great credit to the Paynesville Brethren, who are among the" busiest" of the Craft. Having previously examined the Hall fo'r a. new Lodge at Moscow j\[ills, in Liu<.:oln county, and recollllIlended that a Dispensation be granted, Moscow Lodge, U. D., was dUly set t.o work July 14th. This Lodge starts 0111. under the most favorab Ie circumstances. The members are energetic and enthusiastic, own a niccly-fllrnished Hall, and, altogethel', its future is hright and promising'..

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I regret that I have not been uble to do more, for I feel that I am greatly indebted to the Brethren for many courtesies shown me during the term. The Craft throughout the Dist.rict is in a healthy and prosperous condition, and peace and harmony generally prevail. Fraternally yours, JAMES H. ORR, D. G.],f., PouTth lJistrW.

FIFTH DISTRICT. WE:\TZYILLE, ?do., Octoher I, I8()2. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand Nastcr: DEAR 8m AND BROTHER : In making report of my work during the past year, I know of nothing of special interest to the Craft. Masonry has flourished and grown in most of the Lodges, while in one or two instances there has been a decline. The condition of our Hall:; has improved and the Brethren have increased their facilities for good and eflicient work. During the year, Golden Rule路 Lodge, No. 374, saw fit to surrender its Charler, and Mechanicsville Lodge, No. 261, in an unguarded hour, allowed itself to protest against the action of the Grand Lodge in increasing the annual dues, and refused to pay the ,increase, for which, under your order, I have arrested its Charter. My reports in reference to both these Lodges, made to you at the time, are referred to for particulars. A District Lodge of IIlStruction was held at Warrenton, presided over by R. 'N. Bro. McDowell, Grand Lecturer. Sickness prevented me from attending more than one day. I have visited several of the Lodges during the year, and given instruction and conferred degrees in some cases. General prosperity, peace and harmony prevail throughout the District, save in a. few instances, and I trust these broken currents will, ere long, be restored, and the bonds of our Fraternity more firmly cemented than before. I desire to thank both you and the Grand Lecturer for the eminently successful and vcry beneficial State Lodge of Instruction held at Sedalia in November last, and, for the good of the Craft in general, and District Lecturers in part.icular, I hope this will not be the last. 1'hanking you for your confidence, I am, Fraternally yours, CHARLES J. WALKER,

D. G. M., Pi/tit Dist1ict.

SIXTH DISTHICT.

CEKTRALIA, Mo., October 3, 1892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand .Masler: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I herewith submit my annual report as District Deputy for thc past l\fasonie yeltr: I: have visited the following Lodges: Aux Vasse, Williamsburg, Social, Laddonia, Concord, Hickory Grove and Centralia. Some of the Lodges I have visiten. are in a prosperous condition. Others sloWly, but surel)', wearing onto 'When two or more weak Lodges adjacent to each other know this

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to be the case, they wonld promote the interests of Masonry by consolidating at some convenient point. The Deputy of the Sixth l\Iasonic District need not hesitate to visit the Lodges, forhe will be well entertained and compensn,ted for his trouble; n,nd for such favors received by me, they have my sincere than k~. With the best wishes for the future snccess of the Gl'itnd Lodge and :Masonic Home of Missouri, my brief report is Fraterually submitted, W. H. CAnPE~TEn, D. G. Jf., Si.dh Dist'l'ict.

SEVEXTH DJSl'HICT. FAYETTE,

l\Io., September iI, 1892.

B. H. Ingl'am, Esq., Grand J[a.<ter; DEAR SIR Al'D BHOTHEI{:-

I have the honor to report, that during the present Masonic ~'ear the Seventh District

has fJuietly pursued its course, witfl no discords or contentiolls to mar the peace and harmony of the Craft.. A fair amount of work has been done, and I am pleased to notice that most of the Lodges are manifesting a disposition to guard well the cntrance and raise the standard of Masonry to a higher plane. I have not visited all the Lodges in this District, but have responded to every call macle upon me by them. . I held a School ofInstruction at Fayette, Mo., begiuning November 30th, and continuing three days, and as Brother Allan McDowell was the instructor, it is unnecessary to stllte that ~lUch good was accomplished by a revival of interest in the ritualistic work. On January 26,27 and 28, 1892, I held a District Lodge of Instl'11ction with Clifton Hill Lodge, No.161. Five Lodges were represented. On March 16, 17 and 18, 1892, I held a Lodge of Instruction with :Morality Lodgc, No. 18G, at Renick, Mo., with representatives of four Lodges in attendance. Regretting that I cannot report having viSited every Lodge in the District, I am, Fraternally yours, R. p. WITT, D. G. Jll., Scvcnth Di8tricl.

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OW,\SCO, :Mo., Septembcl' }6,

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B. 1:[. ll1gl'am., Esq., Grand Jlastcr; DEAR SIR AND BnoTHER:- •

T lierewith submit my report as Dcputy for the Eig'hth District:

Duringthe past )fasonic year, I have visited seventecn out of the twenty-five Lodges in the District, and have conversed with members of Uie other eight. While there is no special boom to report, the Lodges arc having it. steady and healthy growth. i\Iuny of the Lodges are in excellent Halls, and, in fact, all are in good and safe oncs, and (.here seems to be a genel'1l1 desire to keep pace with other Districts ill the work.

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J held a District :i\Ieeting at Unionville, July 13th, 14th and 15th. The attendance was good, though not large. ,Yo Bro. McDowell was present and hml charge of the work, and we felt sure much good was accomplished. During my visitations I assisted in conferring the various degrees on several candidates, they having been reserved for my coming. 'l'hanking you for the honor conferred in a.ppointing me as your Deputy, I subscribe 1I1)Tself, Fraternally yours, J. J. DILLINGER, D. G. ?of., Eighth Distrid.

:NINTH DISTRICT.

CAHIWJ.LTON, Mo., September 12, 18~)2. B. II. Ingrum, Esq., Gmnd J1Iastcr: DEAn Sm AND BnoTHEIl;In handing you this, my annual report, 1 am glad to say that, so far as I am informed, the Fraternity in this District are 11010 in' harmony . All of my official visits and work for the year past are before you, as I have reported to you in full on all matters llecessary for my officialllction. The Cowgill, the Bmymer, the Hale City matters are before you, and I ca.nnot add information further on them. Whenever in this District you have put the oft1cial knife to the hilt, it has redounded to the good of the Fraternity. Yours Fraternally, GEO. w. DEATHER,<\GE, D. G, N., Ninth Dist.n路ct..

TENTH DISTRICT. TRENTON, Mo., October '1, lS!)2.

B. If. 11lgram Esq., Gmnd Nasta: DEAn SIR AND BROTHER;-

I hereby submitted my report as D. G. ]\J. of the Tenth District, for the po,.<;t Masonic year. During the past year, I hft vc visited', olticially, every Lodge in the District, but two. 'l'he social and fraternal featmes of our Order have greatly improved. All Lodges in the Tenth District are ill commodious Halls, well furnished, and doing good work. November 23d to 27th, inclu~ive, nttelldccl a Lodge of Instruction at Scdalia, to District Lecturers, under the especial chargc of H. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, the good i'e~;u1L of which has been felt all oYer the State. December ]st, 2d and 3d, instructed the Brethren at Bancroft, preparing them to organize a Lodge at that place. They were set at work U. D. in March. These Brcthren brwe taken great interest in the work; a bright future awaits them. December 14th, ]5th and 16th, held a Lodge of Instruction at Jameson, they have a membership of twenty-three; average 'attendance, twenty-one. All were zealous in 'trYi ng to learn th~ ,,路ork. There are somc cxeellcnt workers in thili Lodge. Their records

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are well kept, and the Lodge is in good condition. The Lodge has not been doing muc)) good for some time, but all difficulties ha."ing been cleared away, I lInticipate l1 bright future for theln. December 17th, 18th a.nd 19th, held a Lodge of Instruction at Lock Spriugs; average attendance, 15; Lodge out of debt; books well kept, Ilnd doing some work. December 21st,22d and 23d, held a Lodge of Instruction' at Civil Bend; average attendance, 18. Illitiated, passed and raised one candidate while there. They have a. good Hall, well furnished; books well kept, and financially, are in good condition. Decembcr 27th, 28th and 29th, held It Lodgc of Instruction at Pattonsburg; average attendance, 19; they havc a good Hall, well furnished, and doing some work, but, with the exception of a few Brethren, not mueh interest is taken. January 7th, 8th and 9th, WlIS called to hold a Lodgcof Instruction at Jamcsport; on arriving fit the Hall, found no Brethre~l prcsent; on making 11 careful examination, I found the Whisky element predominlltcd; after consulting with some of the Brethren, I sent you a detailcd report, and recommended the arrest of their Charter. On Janulny 16th, in pursuance of your order, I went to Jamesport, and arrested the Charter of Jamesport Lodgc, No. 201, as per your instructions. I placed the records, furniture, and all other property in the hands of Brother S. Croffer, Secretary, as agent of the Grand Lodge. 1'he Treasurer, Brother Harry Bunker, refused to tum over the funds of the Lodge, about $iO.OO, and has not yet done so. There are some excellent Brethren at Jamesport, and I hope soon to see them reorganized. I think yonI' action the best and only thing that could have been done for th~ good of Masonry at Jamesport. January 21st, 22d and 23d, held It Lodge of Instruction at. Trenton; average attendance 41; we had a vcry interesting an<l profitable session, ul1d much good was accomplishe'd; passed t\yO candidates while there. The Lodge is in goott workin~ condition, wit.h excellent furniture for conferring the degrees. Peace and lharmony prevail. January 27th, 28th and 29th, held a Lodge of Instruction at Winston; average attendance, 23; great interest was manifested, and much good was accomplished; the Brethren are earnest. zealous, and are imbned with 'the true )Iasonic "ph'it. They are doing good work: all is Slife and well fnrnished. I have Heyer hnd It more enjoyable meeting than with .these Brethren, and hope to meet, with them again. 1 February ht,2d and :~d, held a Lodge of Instruction fit Galt, with poor attendance; pnssed two, and rniscd one candidate while there; Lodge in f1lir working condition. 'fhe Lodges in the Tenth District are doing good work; wel1 housed and furnished and during my visitations, I have fniled to find a Mason who is opposed to the action of the Gmnd Lodge, in raising the Grand Lodge dues to $1.00 per year. They all believe that charity lies at the foundation of Freemasonry. We are proud of our Masonic Home, and all UTe happy in being privileged to contribute one penny a week for its support. 'Whercver I have visited with t.he Brethren, I have been received with the utmost courtesy, and in every instance where I have held Lodgefl of Instruction, my expenses havc been paid by the Brethren. The best of good feeling exists towards the Gritlld Lodge and yourself. ' .

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Congratulating you on the success of yonradministmtion. and hoping to mect you at the Grand Lodge, I am, Fraternally yonrs, C. S. GLASPELL, D. G. M., Tenth District.

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TWELFTH DISTRICT.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo., September, 30, 1802.

B. H. Ingram, Esq., Gl'and

11f(l.~te)':

DEAR SIR ,\l'D

BaoTHER:-

Enclosed you will find my report ris D. G. jr., Twelfth District. November ]1th. obeyed summon'> by Savannah Lodge, ~o. 71. (Trial). November Hith, lith and H\th, held Lodge of Instruction for Rochester Lodge, ~o. 2~S; sixteen member'> present. Raised a candidate to the Third Degrec. Special meeting cltHed by ~o. 248 on the lith; this Lodge is in good working order. November 28d, 24th, 25th and 20th, attended State Lodge of Instruction for the District Lecturers, at Sedalia. December 1st, 2d and 3d, held Lodge of Inst\'uct.ion for Valley Lodge, No. 4t3. Six. Lodges were represented; very large attendance; thirteen memhei's of White Hall Lodge being present; much int.erest t,lken in the work by the Brethren. December 6th, attended fnneral of Past Grand Master W. R. Penick, by St. Joseph Lodge, No. 7S. Very large attendance; very stormy and cold. December 15th, installed the officers of St. Joseph Lodge, No.

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ing. December ]6th" held convocation of Past Masters at Masonic Hall, in St. Joseph. Conferred the degree upon Brother Hobert A. Irwin, W. ~L-elect, Lodge No. 248, llssisted by Past Masters B. F. Buzard, [-I. N. Tlli'n'er, C. A. Hubacher, and others. December 22d, installed the otHcers of Zcredatha Lodge, No. IS0; regnlar me eting; 100 Masons present. December 2.3d, 24th, 2;;th and 26th, by special request, held Lodge of Instruction for White Hall Lodge, No. ,WI. Gooclllttendance. O'n the 25th, conferred Past :Master's Dpgree on J. O. Gladwell, W. M.-elect, fu;~isted by Brothers C. H. Briggs, Grand Chaplain, James Perry and A. \V. Bear. Twenty-sixth, pUblicly installed the officers of Lodge Xo. 30l. Much interest taken by the citizens of Barnard in the Clluse. December 28th, installed t.he officers of Wellington Lodge, No. 22, and Rmbville Lodge, No. 238, at DeKalb; th<.: Rev. Brother Grimes acting as Grand Chaplain, and Brother Thomllli N. Finch, Grand :'Iarshal. The installation took place in the Christilm Church, a beautiful adllress was made bycPllst Grand Masl:er J. W. Boyd, after which about 200 Masons llnd their friends sat down to a splendid dinner, to which all did ample justice. December 29th, 30th and illst, held Lodge of Instruction for Wellington Lodge, No. 22. Members from Rushville, Birming and Rowley Lodges took an active part, resulting in . much good. No. 22 is in splendid working order, the officers are young, active and energetic. No. 22 will have it new Hall very shortly. January 6'th, 7th, 8th and 9th, by special request, held Lodge ofInstruction for Rowley Lodge, No. 204, at Dearborn, Platte county, t\\'cnty members present. ~Iembers from fonr other Lodges were prescnt. On the evening ofthc 9th, at the regular meeting of No. 204, a member wllsltried and suspended for pcrsistent dl'linkennes~. The W .~M., Bro. Thomas l\-[eaus, took the opportunity of calling upon the Grand Senior Warden to admonish against intemperance practiccd by some mcmbers of the Lodge. The writer cited t-he law, and expressed the hope that the Lodge and its members would see it duly executed. I have since bcen informed by the members that my visit had a sa-Iutary effect, and that everything is in good order in this Lodge. .January 25th, examined Halll1nd the proposed otlicers for a Lodge at Rosendale, but the Grand Master declined to grant a Dispensation.

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January 2Dth, attended special meeting- of Charity Lodge, No. 331, and assisted in raising three candidates to the Sublime Degree; 40 present. This Lodge is in splendid shape in every respect, and has done a large amount of work this year. February 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th, held Lodge ofInstruction for Whitesville Lodge, Xo.162; average at.tendance, 15; very rainy weather. This Lodge is in good shape. The young members were anxious to learn the work and applied themselves ill real earncst to attain that end, with ~ome success. I have great hopes for the future. February 9th, attended regular meeting of Zeredatha Lodge, No. 18~, and assisted in pussing two candidates. This Lodge is in very exeellent shape in every particular, and does its work well. February 13th, attended special meeting of Charit.y Lodge, :No. 331, and assisted in conferring the Second Degree on two candidates. Februar~' 16th, directed the removal of St. Joseph Lodge, Ko. 7S, to the Masonic Hall comer Seventh and Felix strcets. February 17th, met with the Brethren of Rowley Lodge. No. 201. February 18th and 19th, met with the Brethren of Adelphi Lodge, No. 35.5. February 23d, by special request, conferred the Third Degree upon a candidate of Zeredatba Lodge, No. 189. Larg-e attcndancc. February 27th, conductcd funeral services for Saxton Lodge, No. 508, this Lodge losing its faithful Secretary, Posey N. Smith. He was an exemplu.ry Mason, indeed; we mourn with his friends for their loss. February 2ith, closed the Weekly School of Instruction held in St.. Joseph sincc December 5th. This school was better attended than ill former years. Those attending expressed thanks for the instruction reeeived. ){Ilreh 11th, attcnded funeml of Brothel' Thomas J. Crowther, a valued member of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78. May 3d, attended trial by St. Joseph Lodge, :No. 78. • :May 7th, special invitation from Savannah Lodge, ~o. 71 ; conferred Third Degree. Large attendance. May 10th, visited Zeredatha Lodge, :No. 189. April 20th, reported the ease of Brothcr F. :M. King v.s. Roehester Lodge, 1"0.2·18, as requested. • ~{ay 12th, sent your order to Adelphi Lodge, No. 8;)5, concerning circular leiter rcferred to me by Savannah Lodg-e. June 24th, St. John's day, met with Grand Lodge at Clinton to lay corner-stone of Court Housc, Hcnry county.

July 9th, examined new Hall for Osborn Lodge, No 317. All O. K. July 12th, attended Zeredl1tha Lodge, No.189. Trial 'of!t Brother. July 23d, the Hall of Osborn Lodge, :No. 817, was dedicated by Past Kelly-attending to this for me.

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August 2d, laid corner-stone of college, to be erected by the ~{ethodist Episcopal Church, South, at Albany, Gentry county. Large concoursc of people werepresellt, who were addressed by our Worthy Grand Seeretary, Rev. Bro. John D. Vinci!, in a splendid grove DCaI' the college grounds. Basket picnic was th~ ord-er of the day, and none werc slighted. Grand time. September 4th, conducted funeral services for St. Joscph Lodg-e, No. 78. Said Lodge went in conveyances to Elwood, Kansas, and brought the body of Brother Andrew Disque to St. Joseph, and buried it in Mount Mora cemetery. This,makes four old veterans of No. 78 that have been called from labor in the past ten months.

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September 9th, attended funeral of Brother J. B. Oliver, of Osage Valley Lodge Osawatomie, KansaS; Charity Lodge, No. 331, in charge. September 16th, arrested the Charter of Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, as ordered by the Grand Master, and forwarded the same to the GraJld Secretary. August 7th, attended·funeral of Brother Charles F. Dankmeyer, an old veteran of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, escorted by St. Joe Commandery, No.4. I have visited the different.Lodges, in and out of this District, \"hen time and opportunity permitted, but kept no data,and have given much private instruction to olTicers and members during the year. I have answered many letters from Lod~es and indi· vidual Masons, with pleasure and promptness. From every source I can cheerfully report to you that Masonry in this part of the State was never in a more prosperous and harmonious condition than at the present time. .

Thanking you for the hOllor conferred, I am, Yours fmte l'Il ally , HARRY KEENE, D. G. ,1[., 1'wclJth Dist1'ir:t.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.

BURLII\GTON .JUNCTION,

September 17, 1892.

B. H. Ingram. Esq., Gran(l 111astCl': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER : -

I have the honor to herewith submit my llnnual report as D. G. M. of the Thirteenth District: 1\ly first official act was conferring the P. M Degree on the W. l\I.·elect of Clcar 1l10ntLodge, No. 507, Decembcr 2d. December 28t,h, I publicly installed the ollicers of Kennedy Lodge, ~o. 329, Elmo. December29th, I installed the officers of Burlington I.odge, No. 442. On Tuesday, Wednesday find Thursday evenings, JltllUary 19th, 20th and 21st, held District Lodge for Instruction in Maryvillc, which was well attended and much inter· cst manifested. Saturday evening, January 28d, I assisted Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, ill conferring the Third Degree on one candidate. Tue!"da~' evening, March. 8th, b~' your order, I set Ravenwood Lodge to work, U. D. June 24th, by your authority, I directed the removal of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, and Nodaway Lodge, No. 470 (both of Maryville), to their new and elegant Hall, and publicly dedicated the same. . I have visited II majority of the Lodges in my District during the year, and find them occupyinK safe and convenient Halls, a.nd most of them well furnished, and all doing a fair amo:unt of work; I have given very much private instruction during tire year. Peace and harmony prcyailillg. • ; 'l'ha.nking you for the honor conferred upon me, I remain, Yours fraternally, A. C. HOPKIXS, D. G. _~f., Thirteenth District.

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. ALBANY,

B. 11. Ingram, Esq., Grn.nd DEAR

Mo., September 30, 1892.

ilf({,~lcr:

SIR

AND

BROTHER :-

. I l'espectfully submit the following as the report of my official acts as D. G. l\f. for the Fourteenth District of Missouri, as reqnired by law: On June 9, 10 and 11. 1892, I 11eld a Lodge of Instructiol1 at King City, at which R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, G. L., was present, and instructed the Craft in his usual instructive style, which resultcd in great benefit to the Craft.. There was a very large attendance at the meeting. . On Allgust 2, 1892, in accordance with your special commission, I laid the cornerstone qf t.he Northwest Missouri College of the M. E. Chnrch South, at Albany. R. W. TIro. Harry Keene, J. G.....V., having charge of the ceremonies, !llld that grand Mason, whom all the Masons in this part of the State revere, R. W. Bro. Johll D. Vincil, Grand Secretary, was present, and delivered an address which was the climax of the day. The Fraternity is in good condition in this District, peace and harmony prevniling. Fraternally yours,

J. B.THOJI,oTAS, D. G. M., Fo'u1'tecnth Districl.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

ST. LOUIS, Scptem b~r 30, 1892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., G)'and "lfasle)': DEAR SIR AND BHO'l'HE/l :I respectfully submit the following report of my oflicial acts as Deputy Grand Master .for the Fifteenth District of Missouri, for the past year. On the 27th day of October, 1891, Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, having been granted a Charter by the Grand Lodge, was constituted and consecrated, at St. Louis; its Hall dedicated, and its officers clected and installed. After the conclusion of the work, the Brethren partook of refreshments, which were served in a manner seldom equaled. The discourses of W. Bro. Thomas J. Prosser, on the "Welfare of the FrnternitYi" of R. W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jl\mison, on the "Mother Lodges;" of R. W. Bro. Jno. D. Vineil, on "Rose Hm Lodge," find of Brother Franldin Ferris and others, on the principles, teachings, and benefits of Freemasonry, breathed a spirit of Fraternity and voiced sen timents the remembrance of which will1iye with the Brethren, and will doubtless incite them to more earnest endeln"ors for the upbuilding of Masonry, and, consequently, for the betterment of all who come in contact with the Masonic Brethren. On the 11th day of December, 1891, the new Hall erected by Meramec Lodge, No. 95, at Eureka, Missouri, in place of that destroyed by fire, having been approved by you, was dedicated. The wives of-the Brethrell then served a bountiful repast. Public speeches of merit were made by W. Bro. '1': J. Prosser, R. W. Bro. William Richardson, and others. This Lodge is doing much ,,;ork, and the material upon which it is working is very good. On the 1Gth day 'of De.cember, 1891, the new Hall to which Meridian Lodge, Ko. 2, at St. Louis, desired to remove, haVing been approved by you, it was dedicated. After which thc newly elected officers of the Lodge were by me installed. A banquet was

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then spread, after which Masonic speeches were made. This Lodge i.s doing more work thall for some time past. On January 2, 1892, I opened a Lodge of Instruction at Masonic Hall, St. Louis. Eight sessions were held. The attendance was very good, averaging fifty-nine and twosevenths. As the attendance indicates, the interest manifested was such as to reflect much credit upon R. W. Bro. Joseph C. Finagin, the District Deputy Grand Lecturer, and upon the Brethren of this District.. Appreciation of the snblime beauties, the moral force, and the practical light. of Masonic thought symbolized in (路he work, keeps step with advancement in the knowledgc of that work. Lodges of Instruction bring to view the fact that accuracy in :Masonic work-as in every other work--gives force, power, and beauty to that which, under like conditions, inaccurately donc, would be weak, powerless, and unplcasing. There is a growing desire in this District to keep pure and undefiled the channel through which flows a knowledge of Masonic symbolism. This is primarily attributable to the work of the Lodges of Instruction, upon which too mnch praise can not be heaped, where the instructor is as thorough and thoughtful as is the present Deputy Grand Lecturer of this District. During the month of January, by request, I conferred the Degree of Past :'IIasl.er upon several newly elected :Masters, and also installed the officers of a number of Lodges. On ?I'fay 26, 1802, was laid the corner-stonc of a large three-story st-01'J.e and brick building to be erected by ROSe Hill Lodge, ~o. 550, and which it is expected will be oedicated on the 2ith day of October, 1892. R. W. Bro. John H. Par~on, acted as Gmnd Master. Master Masons accompanied the :ilfost Worshipful Grund Lodge under the banner of Missouri Lodge, No.1, escorted by Bernard De Tremelay Commandery, with a Knight Templar band. After the formal work was completed, R. W. Bro. John D. Vincil delivered a thoughtful and altogether charming addre;;s. replete with strong, yet beautiful thoughts, most admirably expressed. During tIle year many inquiries have been made and answered upon questions of Masonic jurisprudence, all of which, however, had been previously answered by.the Crand Lodge in its laws and decisions. In coueluding this repo rt, I am gratified that I can say that this year was begun and has continued and en ded in l)eaCe and harmony. If any wrong feeling or action has manifested itself, I trust that repentance has followed and atonement been made. I feel sure that the memory thereof, if any, has been bnried in the grave of forgiveness and forgetfulness. The Masons of this District now act as if they felt bound together by the tender ties of a personal affectioll for each other and the puissant chains of a common purpose-the good of Masonry and of mankind. Respectfully submitted, A. MOORE BERRY, D. G. /II., Fifteenth Disll'ir:t.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.

ST. LOUIS, September 12, 18!J2. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand ll[aslcr: DEAR SIR Al"D BnOTHElt :I have the pleasnre to report the following as my official acts lluring the year just passed: November 6.1891, I constitnted Bismarck Lodge, No.4], at BismaTck, Mo., aud set them to work under Charter.

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November 11, 1891, I authorized W. Bro. C. W. Loomis to set Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, to work under Charter, at Doe Run, :Mo. November 22,1891, said Pendleton Lodge was duly set to work by W. Bro. Loomis, and oflieially reported to me. Augnst 22, 23 and 24, 1892, I held lL District Lodge of Instruction at Bismarck, Mo., where the work of three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry was exemplified in a very thorough manner by R. W. Bm. Allll,Il l\:J('.Dowell, Grand Lecturer, and W. Bro. C. W. Loomis, District Lecturer. The state of Masonry in the District is. as far as I have been able to learn, fully up to the average. The Halls are safe, and, ru; a rule, well appointed and reasonably well fumished. Augu~t 2.'3, 1892, by order of the Grand Master, I arrested the Charter of Farmington Lodge, No. ].'32, it full report of which was made Itt the time. FraterniLlly )'ours, ROBT. 路S. BROW.NE, D. G. M., Sixteenth District.

SEVENTEENTII DISTlUCT.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, i'I'lo., September 5, 18ll2..

B. lI. ingram, Esq., Grand Mastel': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

During the past year good work has been accomplished in the Seventeenth District. I have visited, oflieially or otherwise, nearly every Lodge in my District, and at times have met large assemblages of the Brethren. On January 9, 1892, by request, I visited Wilson Lodge, No. 191, and exemplified the work in Third Degree. On January 16, 1892, installed the officers of West View Lodge, No. 103. On April 16, 1892, visited AshliLr Lodge, No. 30(), and conferred T11ird Degree. On May -, inspected new Hall for St. Marks Lodge, No. 93. On May 23d, 24th and 25th, I held Lodge of Instruction at Pocahontas, and MiLY 26th, 27th and 28th, at Jackson. R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present and instructed the Brethren in the work. We had pleasant Itnd instructive meetings, in which much good was done. Six W. l'1.'s Itud Lodges were present and represented. On June 24, 1892, I dedicated the Hltll of St. Marks Lodge, No. 9.'3, there being a very large attendance present. St. Marks Lodge, No. 93, iLnd Wilson R. A. Chapter, No. 75, Itre thc owners of. the building, being a three-story brick 50x70 feet, and is well furnished. I have always promptly responded to every call that has been made on me from the Lodges, and assisted them to the best of my ability, and I am free to say that I consider the workings of the Craft generally in a healthy condition in this part of the Stllte. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am Yours fraternally, F. A. KAGE, D. G. flf., Seventeenth District.

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NEW ]\f;\DJlllJ, ]\fo" Septembe:r n, ]892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., G1'Cmd Masler: DEAR Sm A~D BnOTHER;It affords me pleasure to render an accoullt of my st.ewardship, as D. G. J\f. of the Eighteenth District, During the past Masonic yem it hIlS been my pleasure to visit nearly all the Lodges in this District, t.hose not. visIted ha\'c expressed no desire to have me to do so, and us Lodges frequently forget to pay my expenses, my modesty forbade my forcing my services upon them and boarding myself. I have held three Lodges of Instruction, which were invariably poorl) attended. But the Brothers who did attend manifested a great interest, and expressed a desire to learn the work. I visited and examined a :new }fn.ll for Lilkeville Lodge, No. 41)9, and recommend its removal, but as yet have he,lnl nothing from you. In January last, I visited Dexter Lodge, ~o. 582, ann. conferred the Past Master's Degree npon their newly elected Mastl~r. • On August the 9th, I was to have laid the corner-stone of the Dunklin County Court House, with Masonic hOllors, but owing to sickness in my family, I was unable to do so. I, however, secured the services of R. W. Bro. F. A. Kage, D. G. 11. of the Sev0nteenth District, who did the work and reported to me. On August the 30th, I visited Hornersville Lodge, :No. 215, located at Cotton Plant, in Dunklin county, and by your order arrested their ChaTter, which, with what money they had on hand, was forwarded to the Grand Secretary, The other property of the Lodge, I left in charge of Brother C. V. Langdon. To say that these Brothers regret their action would be a mild expression. I think the lesson taught has been a valuable one to them. The Grand Lodge report has Cecil Lodge, xo. 45-!, in ~1ississippi county; this is an error-it should be in Pemiscot county. . As you are aware, I hope soon to have thc pleasure of organizing a new Lodge at Charleston, in Mississippi count.y. The petition for which has already been forwarded to the Grand Secretary. 'Most ofthe Lodges in this District are occupying convenient and safe Halls, but very few of them are furnished as they should be. Allow me to thank you for the honor conferred upon me. Hoping to meet you at the coming session of the Grand Lodge, I am, Fraternally yours, WELTON O'BANNON, D. G. :1/., Eighteenth Distl'id.

NINETEENTH DISTHIC'l'. VAN BUREN,

Septembel' 30,1892.

B. H. Ingram, Esq., Gmnd Mastel': DEAR SIR AND BIlOTHElt:-

I beg to submit this, my annual report. for the year jusl. past. On the 7th day of January, 1892, per Dispensation, I set Williamsville Lodge, No. 107, at work in II new Hall by them rented, and which is a more convenient and commodious Hall.

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I have held five District Lodges of Instruction, as follows: February 15,16 and 17, at Centreville, Mo.; March 21,22 and 23, 18ll2, at Fair Dealing, Mo.; July 27,28 and 29, 1892, at Piedmont, Mo.; September 15,16 and 17,1892, at Pine, Mo. In all of said Lod~es the work was exemplificd and much good was accomplished; a fair attendance to each. . 189~,

A Lodge ofInstruction was held at Van Buren, :Mo., Au~st 2::>,26 and 27,1892. R W. Bro. Allan McDowell was present, and, in his usual able manner, exemplified the work and imparted other Masonic instructions. The attendance was smalL but the interest good, and accomplishment very gratifying, indeed. I have visited most all the Lodges in my District,'and can report, with pleasure, that the Lodges in this District have the spirit of advancement - harmony prevailing. Fraternally submitted, JAMES rtf. McGHEE, D. G. )f., Nineteenth DiMriet.

TWENTIETH .DISTRICT.

STEELVILLE, Mo., August 30, 1892. B. N. Ingram, Esq•. Gmnd MaslC/" :

DEAR SIlt AND BROTIIElt :I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. of tile Twentieth District: I have visited most of the Lodges in the District and found them ill fairly good working order. I visited Summerville Lodge, in Texas county, in December, 1891, and set them to work under their Charter, which had been granted at the last session of the Grand Lodge. While it is a weak Lodge, I think the prospect good for favorable results. As you directed, I visited Texas Lodge, at Houston, Texas county, and arrested the Charter and forwarded same, with the records, etc., to the Grand Secretary. The financial condition of the Lodges, so far as I have been able to ascertain, is good and the Halls safe. I think I will be able to visit some more of the Lodges before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. I have nothing special to report; no trouble or violation of the law in any of the Lodges in the District, that I know of. I receivcd the Dispensation to lay corner-stone of church at Bourbon, which was done on tbe 12th day of August, 1892. Thanking you for the honor conferred in my appointment, I remain, Yours fraternally, FERD. W. WEBB, D. G. !tf., Twentieth

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TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., September 24, 1892. H. IT. Ingram,

.ESIj.,

Grand Master:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:It is with plell..' mre that I submit the following report for the year just closed:

Soon after receiving my commission, I received a Charter for Clarksburg Lodge,

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and a number of other Brethren from Jefferson Lodge, I visited and regulllrly set the Lodge to work under Charter. This Lodge has some reasonably g-ood workers, and I have been recently informed that they have had a prosperous year, and it is well dcserved. On December 10th, 11th and 12th, I visited and held Lodge of Instruction at Brumley. Brumley Lodge, No. 203, is one of the most zealous workers in the District. On the night of the 12th they elected officers and we conferred a First and Third. This Lodge has sold its Hall and is building a new one, which they expect to have completed by December. On December 15th, I visited Iberia Lodge, No. 410, and held a three days' session, which was well attended, and on June 4th, accompanied and assisted by W. Bro. John M. Oldham and Bro. Jas. Eo Hazell, I publicly installed the officers of this Lodge. Able and appropriate addresses ,.,.ere made by Bros. Oldham aud Hazell. On December 21st, I visited Pleasant Mount Lodge, No. 134, held three days' Lodge of Instruction and conferred a First. Attendance at this place small, but interest could not. have been better. During the months of February and March, I held a Weekly Lodge of Instruction in Jeffcrso~ Lodge, No. 4-3, in which much effective work was accomplished. I have visitcd other Lodges in thc District, but did not hold Lodgcs of Instruction. I regret that I could not have visited all other Lodgcs in the District. I think that throughout the District the standard of Masonry is being clevated, which is progrcss in the right direction. My associations with the Brethren have been vcry pleasant indeed. Thanking you for past favors, I remain, Fraternall)' yours, JNO. T. SHORT, D. G. ]of., Twenty-second District.

TWE~TY-THIRD

H.

n Ingram, Esq., Grand llfa路slcr:

DISTRICT. SEDALIA,

Mo., September 24, 1892.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I have the honor to report, tbat during the present year, peace and prosperity prevailed in all the Lodges of this District. I have had to make but few official -visits. Nothing of a startling nature has occurred to arouse the Brethren from the usual quiet and steady ways of exemplary Masons. Soon after the meeting of the last Grand Lodge, I received the Charter of Calhoun Lodge, No. 552, and, 011 October 29,1891, proceeded to Calhoun and presented the Lodge with the Charter, set the Lodge to work and dedicated and consecrated its Hall. I am pleased to say that this Lodge starts off under very favorable auspices. It owns its Lodge room, and is. composed of able and experienced Masons, and I see no reason why it should not succeed and become a bright and shining beacon to its sister Lodges. On December 28, ]891, I installed the officers of Sedalia Lodge, No. 236, and Granite Lodge, No. 272. In February. 18!l2, having received a petition from the members of the Craft living in and near Fairfield, in Renton county, Mo., after satisfying myself that the proposcl! officers were proficient in the work and tbat a suitable Lodge room had been provided, I recoDlmcnded that a Dispensation be grant~d them for Fairfield Lodge, whieh was done. Not being able to be present in person, 1 appointed Brotber G. W. Gower, a Past Master, to act for me and institute the Lodge, and have his report, showing that on ~furch 13, 1892, he regularly instituted the Lodge under Dispensation.

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Last spring several members of the Craft residing in Blairsto\vn, Henry county, Mo., opened up correspondence with me with a view to organizing a Lodge at that place, but owing to its proximity to several other Lodges, I referred the matter to our M. W. Grand Master, who visited the locality in person, and, after due consideration, granted a Dispensation and instituted a Lodge, which will ask for a Charter under the Ilame of Blairstown Lodge. I ha,'e been unusually fortunate in having the constant advice and aid of the Grand Master in transacting the business of this District during the last year, and, sub ?'osa~ would suggest to my Brother District Deputies to get all the work out of the Grand Masters they can. It makes .them more familiar with the details and encourages the Craftsmen to see the Chief come around occasionally. Assuring you of my great esteem, and thanking you for many favors, with best wishes for yourself and the prosperity of the Order, I am, Fraternally yours, O. A. CRANDALL, D. G.JI.f., Twenty-third Districl..

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.

SLATER, Mo., September 16,1892. H. H. 111Dra?n, .Esq., Grand MOJ3tel': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I beg to submit herewith my annual report as Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-fourth District: On November 19, 1891, I commissioned W. Bro. R. P. Mott, of Waverly Lodge, No. 61, to examine the proposed new Hall of Waverly Lodge, No. 61, and upon his report, recommended their petition for removal, and on December 31, 1891, dedicated said Hall by authority of your commission therefor. On December 10, 1891, I examined the proposed new Hall of Trilumina Lodge, No. 105, at Marshall, Mo., and recommended I.heir petition for removal, and on December 28. 1891, dedicated said Hall, by authority of your commission therefor, and duly installed their officers.

011 December 14, 1891, I examined the proposed new Hall of Higginsville Lodge, No. 364, and recommended their petition for removal, and on January 11, 1892, dedicated said Hall by n,uthority of your commission therefor.. Beginning Mn,y 9, 1892, continuing three days, a Lodge of Instruction was held at Higginsville, ){o., under the immediate supervision of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, ably assisted by the M. W. Grand l\faster; we were also pleased to record the attendance and assistance of R. W. Bro. R. E. Witt. Deputy Grand Master of the Seventeenth District. The Lodge was very well attended, considering the unfavorable season of the year, and much good to the Craft was accomplished. The Brethren of Higginsville Lodge were particularly noted for their interest and courtesy. I regret very much that my business engagements have been such as to prevent my visiting as maIlY of the Lodges in the District as I desired, but believe that I am suffi-

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ciently informed to warrant me in saying that the past year has been one of peace and prosperity in the Twenty-fourth District. The Lodges are doing good work; occupy good and commodious Halls with few exceptions, well equipped, and are in good condition financially. I have had the pleasure of meeting quite a number of the Brethren from different parts of the District, and have been impressed with the interest they manifest for the welfare of the Fraternity, and desire to extend to them, through you, my thanks for tbe courteous treatment they have extended me. Extending to you my sincerest appreciation for yoill' kind considerations, and f1)r the confidence you reposed in me in appointing me your Deputy for the Twenty路fourth District, I am, Fraternally yours, S. T. LYNE, D, G. }.f.,

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DISTRICT.

!<ANSAS CITY; ?-10., September 2i, 1892. B. If. II/gram, Esq., Gmncl Alaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

Permit me to herewith submit my report. A Lodge of Instruction was held in Kansas City for nearly three monthS, and the attendance of the officers of the Lodges in this District was good. Excellent Missouri work is ueing done in all the Lodges, all of which are prosperous. Peace and harmony . prevail. ' Fraternally yours, JA:MES GIBSON, .D. G. M., Twenty-fifth Dis/rid,

TWENTY-SIXTH

DISTRICT. PLJo~ASANT HILL,

Mo., Octobcr 3, ]f'!)2.

B. H. Ingram, Esq., Gmnd lo[(Mta.' DEAR Sm AND BROTHER:I herewith submit my report as D. G. J\'I. of the Twenty-sixth District. My first official duty was the instituting of Foster Lodge. I went路 to Foster, Bates county, Mo., and set the Lodge to work under Charter, being assisterl uy Brothel' J.l\:L Duncan, W. ~f. and Brothel' Harvey Russell, J. W., of Jewell Lodge, No. 480, and also Brother P. P. Ellis. After which I dedicated the Hall, according to Masonic rites, and installed the newly elected oflicers. This Lodge started under very favorable circumstances-a good Hall nicely furnished, and with bright young men as ollicers. I learn since that they are getting along nicely. Having first examined the Hall, and then the proposed WorshipfUl 'Mastcr and Wardens as to their proficiency in the work, I recommended that you issue a Dispensfttion for a Lodge at Raymore. The Dispensation having been granted and sent to me, I went to Raymore, Cass county. ]\fo., and instituted Ra.ymore Lodge, U. D. I have visited them since, and they arc getting along nicely. The officers are brightening themselves in the work, and the Lodgc is growing, and they havea bright future before them,

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On¡ January 11th, I went to Belton, }10., for the purpose of holding fi Lodge of Instruction, by request. On account of the extreme cold weather, we adjourned the meeting until some future time. I find. however, they are bright in the work and need but little assistance. Their Lodgelts growing and everything is harmonious. On May 12th, I opened a District Lodge of Instruction:at Pleasant Hill, all the other Lodges in the District having been previously notified. The attendance was not large, but those who attcnded took great interest in the work, and much good was accomplished. The ritualistic work was under the direction of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer. On :May 19th, I opened a District Lodge of Instruction at Butler, Bates county, Mo., previously notifying the Lodges in the District. The attendance was not large, but as at Pleasant Hill, great interest was taken in the work. This meeting was also under the direction of Brother McDowell, GI'and Lecturer. At the last regUlar communication of Jewell Lodge, No. 480, the Worshipful Master, at my suggestion, decided to hold a Lodge of Instruction, one night in each week, during the winter months, which was heartily approved of by the officers and members. I think if all the Lodges would adopt this plan it would result in great good. I have visited thirteen Lodges in my District during the year, and through other information I find everything is harmonious and the Fraternity is.growing. Thanking you for past favors and congratulating you upon your successful administration, I am, Fraternally yours, J. F. McAFEE, D. G. M., Twcnty-si,1:th District.

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT.

GREENFIELD, 1\10., September 20, 1892.

n. H. Ingram, Esq.,

Grand Mastcl': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER;-

In accordance with law, I herewith submit my report for the past Masonic year. I have visited the following Lodges: Lockwood Lodge, No. 521, which I found full of work. The Hall is neat, well-arranged, safe, and supplied with all the necessary furniture. Their records are well kept, and they have a balance on the right side of the book. Hermon Lodge, No. ]87, is also in a flourishing condition,has all the necessary furnitnre, $300.00 in the treasury, and but a small amount of dues unpaid. There could be an improvement in the manner of keeping the records, and, as I gave the Secretary the necessary instruction, I presume it has been followed. Some work on hand. Lamar Lodge, No. 292, is, as of old. making good and true Masons, is out of debt, and with the work on hand completed, will be in a healthy financial condition. I called a • District Lodge of Instruct.ion to meet at Lamar, .June 16, 17 and 18, at which the attendance was good. R. ,.y. Bro. Allan McDowell, G. L., being present and in charge of the work. He was commendqd highly by the Brethren, for the patience, zeal and abilit.y he displayed in imparting instruction. Lamar Lodge, No. 292, was represented by a full corps of officers and quite a number of mp-mbers; Sheldon Lodge, No. 371, by the W. 1\1. and others; Golden Lodge, No. 475, by the S. W. and others; Hermon Lodge, No. 187, by the W. M., S. W. and others. Milford Lodge, No. 516, was also represented, as also .Jasper Lodge, No. 398, in the 30th District.

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Washington Lodge, No. 87, and Greeefield Lodge, No. 446, arc both in good condition. The former is in the best financial condition of any Lodge in the District, and is a well governed Body. Bas done but little work during the year, but the material selected is of the best. Greenfield Lodge has been doing considlx-able work and is prospering, but a lopping off of a few dead branches would be an advantage to the Body. These t,,路o Lodges meet in the same Hall, whiCh is convenient, safe, and well furnished. So far as I have learned, by visitation and information, Masonry is in a good, healthy condition, generally, in this District. There is one question, however, that may have a bad effect in some of the Lodges; I refer to the change in law relating to Grand Lodge dues. Quite a number of the Brethren do not understand the: reason for making the change, others claim it is illegal, or unjust, or a burden placed upon the country Lodges. I have endeavored to explain the reason and effect of the change, a.nd am of the opinion that, if the matter was fully understood, there would be very few in this District who would not heartily concur in and favor the object; that of maintaining the Masonic Home of MissoUri. Fraternally yours, SEYMOUR HOYT, D. G. iII., Twenty-sevenlh Districl.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

BOLIVAR, Mo., August 30, 1892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand Jfaslel': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER :I herewith submit to you my report as your Deputy in the Twenty-eighth District: I am pleased to report that harmony prevails in the Lodges of this District, and while there has not been a large number added to our membership this )'ear, yet there has been a healthy increa..'ie. I have visited the Lodges this year less than heretofore, owing to press of official duties. There has been some complaint at the action of the Grand Lodges in the matter of the assessment for the "Home," but no open rebellion, but rather to stand by the Grand Lodge, and not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion. Accept my thanks for the confidence reposed. I am, Fraternally yours, FLA vms A. AFFLECK, D. G. /If., Twenty-eighth Districl.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT .

. AURORA, Mo., September 12th, 1892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand l1fast.er: DEAR SIR A~D BROTHER:I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master of the Thirtieth District for the past year: It has been my pleasure to visit most all the Lodges in my District some time during the :year, and am glad to be able to report that I find them, without exception, in a pros-

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perous condition, harmony prevailing throughout the District. Only in one instance have I heard of any dissensions-that over territorial jurisdiction between Sarcoxie and Mount Vernon Lodges, which has been settled, I hope, without any feeling over the dif-ferences claimed. During the ea.rly part of my official career, as instructed by you, I visited Carl Junction Lodge, U. D., and set them to work under Charter and dedicated their Hall, at which time we had a most pleasant meeting and a general good time, there being present some seventy-five or one hundred visiting Brethren from the surrounding Lodges. After performing the duties of the evening, refreshments were served by the members of Carl Junction Lodge in a manner that did them credit. In' fact they were in it, and everybody wcnt home happy. Canopy Lodge, No. 284, having leased a new Hall for a number of years, proceeded to fit it up in elegant style. After it was completed, on December 29th, I assisted the Lodge in removing into their new quarters (the Lodge having invited their neighboring Lodges to meet with them on this occasion). 'fhe new Hall was then dedicated agreeable to ancient forms and ceremonies. The Brethren, together with their wives and friends to the number of two hundred, proceeded to the hotel and partook of an elegant repast and the evening was spent in a royal good time. On the evening of September 5th, together with a number ofmy own (Canopy) Lodge, I went to the beautifullittlc city of Verona, and assisted in removing the Lodge into their new Hall, and dedicated the same with proper ceremonies. The Brethren having prepared at the hotel an elegant supper, we all left feeling better that we were there. In this connection I must say a few words in praise of Verona Lodge. They are few in number, but are made of the right kind of material. The new Hall into which they have just moved is a neat brick structure, well arranged, neatly furnished, and owned jointly by Verona Lodge and the 1. O. O. F. The Lodges I have been unable to visit I havc been fortunate enough to meet the officers and a number of the Brethren of, who report their Lodges in good condition, peace and harmony prevailing. Thanking you for the honor conferred one year ago, I remain, Fraterno']ly yours, M. T. DAVIS, D. G. i1f., Thirtieth District.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

SPUINGFIELD, Mo., September 23, 1892.

B. II. Ingram, Esq., Grand Mas/a: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER : -

I herewith submit my annual report as D. G. M. for the Thirty-first District. I called a District Lodge of Instruction for the first week in January, 1892, which was attended by the following Grand Officers and Deputy Grand Officers: B. H. Ingram, Grand Master; Rev. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary; Allan McDowell, Grane' Lecturer; E. C. Steele, D. D. G. l\f. Thirty-second District; James T. Nevillc, D. L. 'fhirty-first District, and a large number of Brethren of both Districts. This Lodge of Instruction continned for four days, and much good was accomplished. During the latter part of February, St. Nicholas Lodge, No.435, lost their Hall and all its ~ontents by fire, everything being a total loss, as they had lIO insurance. There being no

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other Hall at Cave Spring suitable for Lodge purposes, the Brethren secured a good Hall at the town of Willard, where I superintended their removal and dedfcated their Hall, as per Dispensation, on July 7th, report of which was made at the time. The Lodge is now in a fair way of doing gome good. On June 1st, in company with Grand Master B. H. Ingram and Bros. J. T. Neville, D. L., and W. o. C. Dillard, I vigited Ozark Lodge, No. 297, located at FairGrove. During the afternoon the Lodge was instructed in the Third Degree. In the evening the Lodge held its regular meeting, Grand Master presiding, and Third Degree was conferred on one candidate, Grand Master giving lecture and charge. Yesterday, September 22d, I visited Strafford Lodge, No. 497, by request of Grand "laster, and have forwarded report of that with other papers concerning that Lodge. These are all the Lodges that I have been aPie to visit outside of Springfield, but have had frequent reports from all the Lodges throughout the District, except those located in Stone and Taney counties. These I have been unable to reach on account of thcir distance, not feeling able to lose the timc. So far as I am able to learn, peace and harmony prevail, with exception of Strafford Lodge, No. 497. Thanking you for the honor conferred one year ago, I am Fraternally yours, FRED. \"'IT• LAKER, D. G. /If.,

Thirty~first

District.

THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

HARTVILLE, Mo., September 29, lSg2. B. II. Ingram, Esq., Grand /I[a.~ter;DEAR SIR AND BROTHER: I herewith submit my annua1 report. of officia1 acts for the past year:

I have only visited during the year three Lodges, to-wit: Mt. Grove Lodge, No. 158 ; Joppa Lodge, No. 411, and Mansfield Lodge, No. 543, and have been in communication with most of the Lodges in my District, and can say for them that they are in fair working order. In obedience to youi' orders, I have set to work under Charter, Mansfield Lodge, No. 543, and.arrested Charters of Ava Lodge, No. 26, and Woodside Lodge, No. 387, and have reported same to YOll. I made Brother L. O. Haily, of Ava Lodge, No. 26, and Brother J. B. Old, of Woodside Lodge, No. 387, my special trustees, to take ch~rge of furniture and effects of their respective Lodges. Also to make out financial statement of the financial condition of each Lodge, and receive and pay over all moneys to me, which repQrt I have not <\::; yet received. Should I receive the statement and mOlley before the sitting of the Grand Lodge. will submit a supplemental report of their finances. Fraternally yours, E. C. STEELE, D. G. M.,Thirty-second Disil¡ict.

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DIXO:-l, Mo., September 13, 1892. B. H. Ingram, Esq., Grand Jlfaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:1 herewith submit my annual report as D. G. 1\1. for the ThirLy-third District: I held a District Lodge of Instruction at Lehanon, November 9th, 10th and 11th . . W. Bro. l':1cDowell was present and presided. While the attendance was not a;:; large as J expected, yet those who did attend received much valuable instruction. On the close of the meeting, I laid the corner-stone for the Baptist Church at Lebanon. On December 17th, I set Competition Lodge to work under Charter, and from late reports I learn the Lodge is wo~king harmoniously. On November 27th, I authorized Brother Hausen, P. 1\'1. of Con way Lodge, to dedicate their Hall, not being able to attend. I have been able to visit hut few Lodges. but have corresponded with most of them, and belicye that peace and harmony prevail throughout the District.

Fraternally yours,

J. F. RHEA, D. G. /If., Thirty-third District. \

'rHIRTY - FOU RTH DISTRICT.

MOUND

B. H. Ingram,

CITY,

1'10.,

September 16, 1892.

E.~q.,'

Grand .~[a8tC1路.路 DEAR SIR AND BnoTHER:-

I submit herewith report of my doings 0,,<; D. G. M. of the Thirty-fourth District: On November 20th, in obedience to your order, I visit:ed Tarkio for the purpose of examining new Hall, the particulars of which are given in my report to you. Oll February 22d and 23d, I held 11 Lodge of Instruction at Mait.Jand, which was well attended by the members of :Maitland Lodge and a few from other Lodges. I called a School of Instruction, to be held at Tarkio, on March 29th, 30th and 31st, which wa:; fairly well attended and great interest manifested, and ably conducted by the Grand Lectnrer. ~fasonry in the Thirty-fourth Di~trict is in fairly good condition with the possible . exception of Toltec Lodge, which it has not heen my fortune to visit.

Yours fraternally, J. B. ROSS, D. G. /If., Thirty-fourth

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1 Missouri 2 Meridian 3 Beacon 4 Howard 5 United 6 Ark 7 O'Sullivan 8 Williamsb\lrg 9 Geo. Washmgton 10 Agen~y : 11 Pauldmgvllle 12 Tyro 13 Rising Sun 14 Cyrene 15 Western Star 16 Memphis 17 Clarksville 18,palmyra 19 Paris Union 20 St. Louis 21 Havanna 22 Wellington 23 Florida 24 Wyaeoudu" 25 Naphtali 26 Ava '27 Evergreen 2S:St. John 29 "Vindsor 30 Huntsville 3.1 Liberty 32 Humphreys 33 Ralls :34 Troy 35 Mercer 36 Cooper

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'St. Louis ISt. Lou~s St. LoUIs Franklin Springfield '};ewark Walnut Grove WillialI!sburg St. Loms Ag~nCY .. : Wnght CIty Caledonia Barry

St. Louis City St. Lou~s C~ty St. LoUIs City Howard Greene Knox IGreene Callaw!!-y ..; St. LoUIs CIty :Buchanan Warren Washington Clay

Winston Memphis 'Clarksville \palmyra Paris :St. Louis 路,McFall DeKalb Florida ,LaGrange St. Louis Ava New Haven Hannibal. \Vindsor Huntsville Liberty Humphreys Centre Troy IPrinceton !Boonville

Daviess Scotland Pike Marion ,Monroe St. Louis City Gentry Buchanan

C~rene

Pik~

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Lewis St. Louis City Douglas Franklin IMarioIl Henry Randolph " Clay: SullIVan Ralls ILincOlll Mercer Cooper

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SECRETARY.'

'H. L. Henderson F. G. Boehm~ Henry R. Pfeifer

J. 1\:L GritIith William Kendrick J. C. '1'. Wood Samuel Lail ". H. Lamb IRill W~Uer ,J. W. TlCe [Geo. E. Breckinridge C. M. Crouse W. E. Wi.att.. R. C. SmIth John P. Davis E. N. Moody J. W. Mallory S. M. Reily '1'hos. J. Britt Oscar A. Axtell C. Hamilton Bcnj. Utterbaek J. A. Hagood ,F. S. Roberts

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I路S. C. Griswold '1'hos. B. Johnson V. B. CalhOllll IMadison II-Iiller G. T. Moberly Henry Shlllse Geo. S. Townsend I'W. P. Lindsey J. C,. Pigott

Jno. H. Deems Chas. Matt Jos. Brunner P. A. Day Hugh Templeton !W. J. Bradshaw jThOS. R. Hobson P. J. Heuer R. F. J?owell. : ,Wm. 1. Cartel. S. McSpaden M. '1'. SamueL F. 1\ C~enshaw W. 1<. RIchardson C. F. Sanders A. T. Jamison W. N. Bates '1'. F. Hurd 1lsaae Koperlik Samuel Wier J. H. Cook !E. L. Foster .'H. P. Tate A. H. l\Ieyerpctcr

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C. T. )IurPhy Wm. O. Flavell '1'. B. Minor P. W. Redc1ish ,D. N. Crouch G. G. Foster I路.1('!'se J. Shaw Will. Hirons S. H. Stephens

'1'Ii\IE OF MEETING.

1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. No Returns. 3d Mondays. No time given. . Tuesday before full moon. Saturday on or before full mO:)I1. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Nol'imegivcn. . Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday OIl or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st find 3d Saturdays. . 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before fullmoOIl. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays.

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2d ancl4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Tues. on or bef. f. m. & '2 weeks aft.. 2d and 4th Fridays.

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IChas. P'. TriPlett Jos. Cla~brook I~. D. R~chard~ 'lhos." .. Rucker R. W. WIlson Sam'l D. Kave Jesse W. Henry H. J. Powell. H. S. Baxter Chas. J. Walker R. C. Clark John McGregor Andrew J. Eby G. T. Tibbetts John H. Bowen M. Lowrance A. H. O'Dowd IG. W. Wildeboor B. F. Bray IWalter M. :Monroe ~co. W. Lavclock N. B. Ray J.Barron W. 1\1. Longley .P. H. Larkin :J. F. King P. Storts B. 0. Wood J. T. Gough

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1. A. Barnes C. A. Pelty

IS,<lUire Cahill E. R. Rechar.dson 1\. T. Ke.nd. rIck V. K}te ; C. T. Tullock W. T. Featherstone A. M. Hough iVI. W. Jones .las. 1\<1. Brewer D. K. Smith A. F. Willis E. L. Edwards W. C. McFarland S. K. Wray J. P. Cunningham Jas. A. Turner ,A. T. Walruff' (Acting) G: B. Anderson Wm. Putsch IL. 1\1. Culler Geo. A: Stone J. P. RIChards H. carpenter J. V. Sheley E. H. Lewis D. Corn Jno. E. Bridges: Geo. W. Tompkll1s 'J. R. Beckner : H. L. "'Iartm Vigil McKay

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C. E. Denny C. J. Alderman

R. Briggs G. M. McDaniel

0. B. Anderson

IG. H. Sherman C. P. Patterson

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Saturday on or before full moon. Monday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday after full mOOll. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Friday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks after . 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturqay before full moon. 1st FrIdays and 3d Saturdays. No t'imc .CJivcn.

1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 2d and 4th Fridays.

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,SteelvIllc I'St. JOS~Ph S1. LOUIS Bridgeton ' Youngers ILinneus

Chariton Pike Jackson Crawford

IRucha~an

: St. LOUIS CIty ,St. Louis Boone ..ILinn

:.T. L. Butler

·IA. M. Woodson C. W. Kolbe IC. ~. Stcwart W. S. Ashton : 'R. M. Flynt jEd. T. Mencfec

M. W. Andersol1

Thos. R GIbson !MicI:ael J. Schwarz Edwll1 p.Ambler

before full moon. Saturda.y before full moon. ,Saturday on or before full moon. 2d.and4th :Mondays. Fnday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tu~sdays. 12d and 4th Fndays.

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M. C. Flynt jW. H. Pratt..

Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon.

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83 Laclede """""''''''';ILebanon "" Laclede "" W. C. Jo:;;lyn W. I. Diffendcrft'er , Wednesday tefore full moon. ~ PC!tter " .. " , L<?ng\yood " Pet.tis",,, ,, .. ,,, S. G. Barley,..; ", D. S. Wilcox Sa~urday on or before full moon. 85 MIamI , MIamI SalIne " \Jno. D. Snellll1g.,., , .T. F. Webster Fnday on or before full moon. 86 Brookfield " , Brookfield " .. Linn.. : J. F. Turner ", C. H. Chamberlain 2d and 4th 'l'uesdnys. 87 Washington IGrecnnelcl." Dade" , w. R. BOwle.s, " T. E. BelL " .. Friday on or before full moon. 88 Defiance Sheridan Worth ,J. V. Davidson ." .Tno. Winemiller.. 1st and 3d Fridays. 89 Friendship Chillicothe , LiVingston W. B. COStOll .T, W. Hyde .. , 1st and 3d Fri, ex. June, July, Ang., 90 Russellville IRussellvillc Cole " 'I.Tno. Grant.. , ,L. C. Berry 1st Saturday. (then 1st Fri. 91,}-Iadison " .. ' Mad:i~on , i\~onroe .. " O. I~. Sr~ell. 路 I". B. Todd " , Saturda,Y on or bef~re full moon. 92Iperseverance LOUlslana , PIke W. F. HIll , H. J. Armstrong1st and 3d ::vrondays. 98 St. :\Iarks :Cape Girardeau .., Cape Girardeau .. " F. A. Kage " Geo. E. Chappe)l 2d and 4th Tuesdays, 9~ Vienna ,'Vienna , Maries,:" " Thos. A. Bray " "",!IThOS. .I.. EllIs Saturday on or after fUl.l moon. 9<> }-Ieramec " Eureka St, LOUIS "" L. E. Monroe " Geo. Horneker "." "" .. , Saturday before full moon. !)6\St. Andrews Shelbyville ", Shelby , .Tno. T. Perry .. "." , L. A. Hayward" " :Sat. on or bef. fl.. mn. & 2d Fri. aft. 97.Bethany " .. Bethany Harrison E..R. Dl~rham !-Tllo.. .I. w.erninger ".""lsa~urday on or before full moon. 98 Webster ~Iarshfield Webster ". OlIver wells"." """ .. A. Smlth " .. " ". Fnday on or before full moon. 99 i\It. Vernon"""" }-It. Vernon , Lawrence " L. K. Wright .. "" .. "." .. ", B. R. Peden ."", "" ,'Sat. onor bef. fl. mn. &2 wks. after. 100,Canton " " Canton .. """ Lewis " , A. B. Price " . " " " '.Jno.. B. Kurt"' .. "" " ,!2d and 4th :\londays. 101 Bogard "" " Bogard " " Carroll " .. Sam'l l\IillaL "" \C. W. Owens ""."" """ No time given. 102 Bloomi~gton ", B1.oomin,gton .. " .. i\-111con": ,,, I~. D. ,G?odale "", , .J. T. M9Donllld ,:, Saturday after full moon. 103 West VIew" .. " MIllersvIlle"" ... " Cape GIrardeau" CanTIl Steele " ,E. S. l\llller.. "." ".;Saturday on Drafter fnllmoon. ,104 Heroine ""." Kansas Citv" .. " .. .Tackson " "" .. " 'I.T. F. Steenrod "" , 'c, :M. Carter" " .. llst and 3d Thursdays. 105 Kirksville "." : Kirksville ,,~ , Adair ... "" " .T. T. Muir ... "" " Jos. Bllum "." Tuesday on or before full moon. 106 Gallatin """"" Gallatin " "". Daviess"""." .. ",,'Wm. T. Cooper "" .. W. P. Penisson ",,,,,, 2d and 4th Tuesdays. . 107 Willi~msyille" " .. Williamsville "". Wayne " "" .. B. i\[artindn.le .. " Wm, J:I. Fridfiy " I'Sat. on or bet'. fl, m.n. &2wks. after, 103 GothIC" i\'Ioberlv "" Randolph " .. , W. H. Snyder " .Ino. Snnpson." .. " " 1st and 3d Mondays. 109 Stanberrv.. Stanberry " " Gentry " .. " 'E. A. Tamlyn " Claas Ritsema " " , 1st and 3d Saturdays. 110 Marcus .: ", Fredericktown "" ~ladison " , F'. R. Newberry,,,,, ..,, ,E. H. Day " :Saturday on or before full moon. Ill-Trenton "" .. ", Trenton Grundy ,V. E. Drinkard W. HalL " '''''Ilst and 3d Thursdays. 112 Graham"" , i\Iaitlancl.. ",I Holt.. .T. M. Kenyon " HenryTownsend .. " .. " 2d and 4th Saturdays. 113 Plattsburg" " Plattsbnrg"" 'Clinton " Edmond 1\1. Williams" Geo. R. Riley."." Saturday on or before full moon. 114 Twilight.. " COlumbia" ,IBoone ,," Geo. W. Henderson """"IJ. G. Long"" " lIst and 3d Mondays. 115 Laddonia , Laddonia" Audmin "" -T.R. ShelL. " N. E..MitcheIL "" .. "Saturday on or before full moon, 116 Barnes" "" Cabool." ITexas" ', ,', , " .. , ", ""., ,lVO Retu'I'n . 8. 117 versames" .. " " jVerSailles.. " " .., Morgan " .. Asa L, Ross 'il.James MeNair.. /3d Saturday. 118 Kingston Kingston CaldwelL"" .. " S. C. Rogers " Wm. A. Wood "." Sat. on or bel'. fl, mn. & 2 wks. aft, 119 De Soto , De Soto .. " Jefferson " , Elmer Kempe I.Iames F. Carley 4th Saturday. 120 Compass " Parkville Platte .. " W. T. Xoland T. J. Edmonds No t1:me given. I'

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ISt. Louis City I.,Afayette Gascollade De Kalb IGen~ry

Sulhvan Gentry Harrison

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!". n. W. Krenuing · : Wm. Klmger , "V. 1\1. Hudson John C. Smith Jefferson Swanger Chas. H. Amos G. B. Jeffries

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Farmington 'St. Francois lronton ~ I·.(r~)Il Pleasant Mount.. Millcr Braymer Caldwell Bowling Grecn Pike IEolia 'Pike Fillmore Andrew Oregon HoIL l'aPinville 10. wen Lmcoln Otterville Cooper ,Irondale Washington 'Humansville Polk Ebenezer.. Greene College :Mouncl ,Macon Harrisonville ICass Purc;Iy Barry Lexmgton Lafayette Halleck Buchanan Firth Randolph Linn Creek 'Camden Bloomfield Stoddard Concord Callaway Springhill Livingston Ashland Boone Rockport.. Atchison Mountain Grove.. Wri!?ht Gree!.1 qty Sulhvan M?~l'lSVIlle Polk Chfton Randolph Whitesville Andrew ISt. Louis 8t. Louis Citv H.illsboro Jefferson : Maryville Nodaway ,Portageville New :vIadric1

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12d and 4th Fridays.

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liil :::::::::: Potosi :.::::::I!Washington :::::::::: Geo. C: C. Loomis 131Potosi. li\2'Fal'millgton 183 Star Of.' the West 134 Pleasant Mount 135 Braymcr 136 Phmnix 137 prairieville 138 Lincoln 139 Orcgon 14.0 : 141 Cham 01 Rocks 142 Pleasant Grove 143 Il'oudale 144 Modern 145 Rising Star 146 1IcGee 14il'cass 148 Pnr<:lY 149 LexlllgtoIl 150, Birming 151 '1\Iilton 152 Linn Creek 153 Bloomfield 154 Concord 155 Springhill 156 Ashland 157,North Star.. 158 Mountain Grove 159jGreen City 160 Pl~asant 161 Chfton Ihll 162 Whitesville 163 Occidental. 164 Joachim.: 165 Maryville 16G Portageville

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A. Bliss 'W. A. Edgar H. H. Brockman

, C. Lindenberger W. J. Barnes C. L. Evans F. Gilbreath J. w.. Jones Hob't E. Potter Martin H. Westoyer.. S. )f. Tin ker B. H. Robinson 'J. Kinkade , W. B. Harrison R. B. Gll.tdclen Henry Smauer .T. K. Graham ;C. W. Grimes A. J. Watson '1'. B. 'l'umbollgh W. C. Harrison S. H. Andcrson C. P. Hayne 1\£. l\-fcKiIlop M. Eo ~eedham J. B. Ash B. W. MItchell D. J. Stamper E. Agee 1'hos. .T. Prosser Charles S. Booth E. J. Willimn,; Wm. T. Birch

Wm. T. Huntcr Robt. Tetley Wm. A ,Fletcher James Etter , : J. 'f. :McCune 1

'D. C. :vIansell J. T. 'l'hatcher B. : L.. R. w!llJamson W. R. Spencer Elisha Arnold \\'m. :'vIllCk _ W. H. Payne .T. G. Richmoncl Geo. D. Little W. M.. Fly P. H. Chambers Jno. Dallam J. H. Du ValL O. L. King · J L. A~ernathy Sam'l O. McClintic Benj. KohL Eli Penter Hugh C. CampbelL Joel F. Shari 11". B. McN~al. Thos. C. MItchelL F. j\L Stamper J. W. PopplewelL W. R. Stubblefield R. W. Mcl\-lullin !M. G. Tate IA. A. RittenhOllse

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Tue~days.

Retu1·ns.

Saturday before full moon. 1st 2\-ronday and 3d Saturday. on or f.ull moon. I'~aturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday nearest full moon.

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' Wednesday on or before full mOOIl. Saturday on or before full moon. Friclay on or before full moon. Fri. on or her. fl. mn. & 2 wks. aft. 3d Monday. 4th Saturday. 1st Saturday. ISaturday on or before full moon. Friday nearest full moon. 'lth Saturday. Sat. on or bef. f1. fin. & 2d Sat. aft. ,lst and 3d Saturdays. ;:!d Saturday. 'Saturday on or before full moon. S?-!urday on or before full moon. l:nday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. s.aturday. on or beto.re full mO"!l. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday after full moon.

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174 Sturg-eon 175 Newt,on

Sturgeon ;Newtonia

Boone Newton

J. W. Hulett.. M. L. Tribble

li8,Griswold .' 179!pride of the West 180 Des Moines 181 Novelty .. : 182 Ste~vart~vlll() 183 ClI.l1forma 184 Hale City 185 Chamois 186 ~[orality 1871 Hermon 188 HannibaL 189 Zeredatha 190.pntnam 191 Wilson 192 Fra.nkford 193,Angerona 194, Wellsville 195 Bolivar 196 Quitman 197 Carthage 198 A.pensville 199 New Hope 200 sonora. 201 202 Westville 203 Brumley 20-1 Rowley

Price's Branch St. Louis Athens ;.Jovelty : Ste:\'artsyllle Cahforllla Hale City Chamois Renick Liberal HannibaL St. Joseph Newtown Pocahontas F\ankfo.rd : NI!SSOUfl CIty Wellsville· Bolivar !Quitman I'Carthage -,:llenda.le Elsberry Watson , Westville Brnmley ' D.earbo1'll

:\'[ontgomery St. Lonis CiLy Clark Knox DeK!l-lb MOllltenu Carroll Osage Ralldolph 'Bllrton Marion Buchanan Putnam Cape Giral'dertll Pike Clay Montgomery Polk Nodaway Jaspcr Lmcoln Atchison

'J. Earl~· John H. Met7.1er I. .T. Wilson N. J. Watson H. W. Sau!Hlcrs Jno. O. SpICier J. H. Toppass 'R. )L Turner R. :\files .1. S. Gish Dan'l H. Roderick Ed. H. Nash .T. we.lls· E. R. Harris IJames H. Orr ' Foster Means .T. C. Blain i1'. H. B. Dunnegall J. W. Weddle, Jr Isaac F. Garner.. Calvin Tilt~~l .: NL S. Allo\\,uy 1. B..Jones

::: ::: ::::: I ,E. Ii'. Wells :Saturday on or beforc full moon. Jno. A. Sloan ,'1st and 3d Wednesdays. Carrel Magr.!):w : Satu.rday.on or before full moon. Geo. W. Hendncks No twtC gwen. J,. C. Bynum ·Ilst and 3d Saturdays. C. A. Burkhardt 4th Saturday. .T. D. Ingram :2d and 4th Saturdays. S. B. Robinson Fridav on or after full moon., ,J. H. Littrell. Satunlay on or before full moon. W. P. RObertson· ·'lsat.onorbef. filUm. & 2wceksaft. AlbertG. )-[cDaniel.. 2d ancl4th Mondays. Geo. Rees 2d and 4th Tuesdays. W. J. Mairs Saturd. ay on or after full moon. D. C. Thomvson ,Saturday on or before full moon. H. C. Steele SaLon or bef.full m'!l &2wks. aft. .T. A. Posey Saturday on or after full moon. Jacob Millel· Saturday before full moon. James G. Simpson Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. H. Frankum 1st and BreI Saturdays. C. B. Hussey 2d and 4th Thursdays. S. D. MCCI~;e satur,day on before full moon. W. H. Baskett Saturday befOle full moon. Stephen Sonth No time given..

Chariton Miller Bllchanll.I\

M. J. Laine .Tno. R. 'Varren IP. J. Means

'J. H. Cupp IClifford J. Thompson G. W. .Tohnson

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248 iRochester ~~9 C!!-rroll ..: ~;)O 1 HIgh Hill

:\larshall. Sali ne 'Leslie 0' Rear Ilia , Mercer E. .T. Stockmall Exce!siorSl'l'illgf> Clay :Harrison Chilmbers sali.SburY ; Chariton .'Z. T. Lamkin Poplar Bluff Butler M. E. Shelton Unionville Putnam N. A. Franklin Hickory Hill. Cole L D. Bond Cahlpbell Dunklin .T. D. Stearns Rolla Phelps J. H. Dunivin Forest City HoIL Jos. H. Williams , Cotton Plant Dunklin W. G. Petty Grallby Newton T. J. Denham Sweet Springs Saline :\1. F. Prigmore.. South St. Lonis .. St. Louis City Charles 1\1. Foster )<;verett.. Cuss David Gilbert Kansas City Jackson Jno. H. Murphy Oak Ridgc Cape Girardeau .. Wm. J. Roberts La Belle Lewis ~ W. B. Anderson Woodlawn !\;'.[onroe 1. N. Turner Hamilton Caldwell Wm. F. Colley Salem Vent Iwm. T. :Martin St. )[arys 'Ste. Genevieve Ed ward Schaaf : Laclede Linn .. : F. F. Pratt.. Shelbina ;Shelby .T. W. Sigler Protem i'l'aney . C. A. James St. James Phelps Chas. Cartall Warrenton Warren 路 James McIntyre Polo Caldwell J. '1'. Hunter Bucklin Linn B. B. Putman Libertyville St. Francois Jus. A. Smith Weatherby DeKalb :Finley 1\'IcClure Sedalia jPettis :lra T. BronsOI1 La Plata 'Macon ;B. C. McDavitt Rushville Buchanan 'J. C. :Morgan Lesterville Reynolds W. Eo Si7.emore Granville Monroe Geo. S. Jones 1St. Cha~les. St. Charles Jos. H. Alexand.er ,Readsvllle Callaway James H. Goodnch 'St. Louis St. Louis City John B. Schmidt Downing Schuyler iGeo. S. Collins 'Knob Xostel: : J.ohn~on : :R. A. L,ong Montgomery City l\font",omery L. W. Engllsh ,\:NeoshO Newton Jno. F. Shannon Helena Andrew 1R. A. Irwin N9rbor~le Carroll I'wm.~. McCuistion HIgh I-I111 Montgomery Jno. Nebel.

.rno. .r.. Da.we~""""''''''''''1 Friduy on or before full moon. Geo. Randle Saturday on or before full moon. i\l. J. Benson Sat. on or before full m. &2w'ks uft. 'f 11: BrummalJ.. ISaturday Ol~ 91' before f.Ullll100n. DavId Pelz 1st and 3d l' ndays. Geo. W. Davis Sat. before full mn. & 2 weeks aft,. W. II. Plummer Saturday before full moon. Wm. H. Oathout Thursday on or before full moon. .Tno. HardiIl :lst and 3d Saturdays. T. Nelson Claiborne lIst Saturday and 3d Monday. E. A. Chailland Friday on or before full moon. W. A. Varner Monday on or before full moon. T. C. Andrew Friday on or before full moon. T. J. Koetzli.. 1st and 3d Satur<'lays. E. 1. Arnold Saturday on or after full moon. Geo. A. Poteel.. 2d a!ld 4th :Mondays. David A. Drum No time given. Chus. F. Smith Thur. on or aft. fl. mn. & 2 wks. aft. Jno. G. Ash Saturday on or before full moon. Eo W. Galpin 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. M. Orchard Saturday on or路be~.or.e full moon. yrallk Voelker Saturday on or before full moon. W. C. Love 1st and 3d wedneSday.'S, Sam Kennedy 1st and 3d Fridays. ,J. W. Owen Saturday on or before full moon. Jacob Story , Saturday on or before full moon. Huckley Livsey Saturday on or after full moon. F. 1\'1. Kern Sat. after full mn. & 2 weeks.aft. E. C. Kemp Saturday before full moon. B. Cowley Saturday on or before full moon. A. E. Harper Saturday on or after full moon. J. A. Reaves ,1st Friday. E. ~I. Gates Wednesday on or before full mooll. S. B. Wells Saturday before full moon. S. H. Irvin Saturday before 3d Sunday. ~. M. Read Fridav on or before full moon. A. E. Hucker.. 1st and 3d Thursdays. :J. R. Schol!.. Saturday on or before full moon. i Moses Ely 1st and 3d Wednesdays. F. ~I. Hope No time .qiven. A; Case : Friday on or before full moon. W. B. :;\1. Cook ~Ionday on or before full moon. Chas. E. Prettyman Tuesday on or before full moon. C. L. Varner Saturday on or before full moon. E. J. J ..)1artyr Sat. on or bel'. f. m. &2 weeks after. C. P. :Mlller Saturday on or before full moon.

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_51lHope 252:Altmthus 253 Lindley 2.'Y1 :.BUtler 255 Alton :!56 Shekinah 257 Lodge of Light 258 Ravanna 2.59 Lodge of Love 260:Mechanicsville 261'1'''10ronee 262 Holden 263 Summit.., 2&1 Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 266 SociaL 267 Aurora 268 Lodge of 'fruth· 269 Rock Prairie 270 New Salern 271 Solomoll 272 Granite 273 St. Clair 274 Cold Spring 275 T.ranQUil.it.y 276 Grand R.lVer : 271 Wm. D. I\Iuir 278 Avilla; 279 Hogle's Creek 280 Lodge of Peace 281 Fenton 282 Cosmos 283 Stockt~tl. 284 Canop~ '" 285 Earl j

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CO~NTY.

Washlllgton Franklm Alanthus Grove .. Gentry Laredo Grundy Butler Bates Alton Oregon Festus Jefferson Euglcsville Hanison Ravanna Mercer Lancaster Schuyler :Mechanicsville ISt. Charles New Florence !·Montgomery :Holden :Johnson ILee's Summit Jackson !Fayettevillc Johnson Warrensburg Johnson Martinsburg Audrain St. Louis St. Louis City ..!Atlanta Macon iLawrenceburg Lawrence 'Argentville Lincoln Sprin~ficld Greene jSedaha jPettis· Osceola !St. Clair Henrietta Johnson Orearville ISfi.line Freeman Cuss Pilot Grove ,Cooper iAvilla 'Jasper Qu!ncy Hickory Clullhowee Johnson Fenton ,St. Louis St. Louis ·St. Loui.s City S.tockton Ceda: AllrOl'a Lawlence Coffeysb1ll'g Daviess

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J. 1. Jones J. T. Lewnght 0. P. Russ IH. W. Channell O. M. Toppass Ben. F. Wood I\"vm. W. Ross De C. ize J. F. Norman J. F. Acree .las. P. Sneden J. E. Cover John Barber J. L. Downing E. B. Anderson J. Jenkins Eo H. Roberts R. G. Huston Rufus Eo Gamble Henry Johnson :A. H. Kallmeycr Howard Ellis II. Starkey Geo. S. Yonng J. R. Spencer (Acting) Thos. R. 'fhOI:nton C. B. l\Iotsinger Theo. Hyatt E. T. Pennington Jno. LeMar J. N. Pollard W. lvI. Friedman John R. Wilder Stephen B. Potter :A. D. Goodding V. D. Gordon 'J. A. TroxeL J. L. Stinson ·l\farion Argent Jos. Nelson D. B. Farnsworth 'rhos. H. Cox R. C. Woods M. L. Jacobs A. W. Duff Robert Craig A. A. Douglass O. Hull B• .T. Orear C. T. Dawes T. F. Prdtyman J. W. Ashenhust.. J. H. Cox Will C. Ross Sam Campbell A. J. Stansell .1.' R. Wilson Alex. ~furphy R. J. Stone C. C. LIttle G. Sievers Harvey Winer IChriStian ·Meyers Eden ReecL A. C. MOn~~ol1lcry........ G.ftli L. .'va.l~er 1\<1. T. Davis W. B. Cochl ell F. B. Dorsey....... .. .. T. J. Wyallt..

1st and 3d Saturdays. No time given. Sat. on or bef. fl. m. & 2 wks. after. Ap.-Oct.1stSat.,Nov.:Mar.1st&3dSat Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. Wednesday before full moon. Sat.on orbef. full mn.&3d l'fond.aft. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. full mn. & 2 w.ks. aft. :'fhursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or bcfore .fUll moon .. 1st l'Iondays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. :Monday on or before full mooll. tSaturday on or betore full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d Monday. '3d Fridav. Saturda~; before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or befor.e full moon. Saturday on or before tull moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Thursday on or before full moon. IFriday on or befor~ full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. ,No t-ime {riven. 2d and 4th :Mondays. 'ThurS. bef. p!ll i~~oon & 2 wks. aft. 1st and :lcl Ftldays. 1st alld 3d Saturdays.

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305 Clarence 306 AShlar ~Oi New London 308 P'!'rrott : 309 Kmg HIram 310.Sikeston 311 Kearney ~12.C1.!ba : ;313 K.mgsvIlle 314\Pme 315 Altona 316 RuraL 317 Osborn 318 Eldorado 319 Palllville 320 Amazonia 321 Jonathan., ::l2'2 Hardin 323 Corner-Stone 324!McDonald 325'Dockery

IParadise.: ·Fairmount. I.Edina ,Lamar Sarcoxie Mound City Jamestown Sparta Fair Grove lv!arble ~il~ Kansas CIt) Forkner's Hill Barnard Perry Nevada Fair Dealing Clarence : commerce ,New L'Olldoll jMaysvIJ!e KnOxvIlle /Sikeston : Kearney C1.!ba ·..: ,. K.mgsvIll e Pme I' Altona Kansas City Osborn i Luray Brashear Amazonia · Denver Hardin S1. Louis Indep~ndence

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IClay Geo. HalL Clark P. S. Raine Knox Isaac W. Fox Barton Jos. A. Cox Jasper Ivin T. Read Holt .T. B. Ross IMolliteau Geo. P. Barker Christian R. E. Lee '.Grecne :1-1. A. l<~awcett.. I'BOll!~ger Jacob, T. ~ells Jackson J. W. Tobm Dallas D. G. Gourley Nodaway J. O. Glidewell Ralls : W. R. Ketherland " Vernon Jos. J. Eldridge IRipley 1. N. Presson Shelby C. Hanger IScott Theo. F. Frazer Ralls Geo. E. MayhalL De Kalb Z. H. Sll:vage Ray M. C. HIll Scott O. E. Kendall ,Clay P. D. Anderson ICrawford IA. V. ~arrow J(!hnson R. -:r;. F ryer: Rlpley Rob t A. Kmg Bates Jackson Van F. Boor DeKalb M. L. Ault Clark Phil Reynolds Adair J. W. Boyd Andrew ; A. Roberts., Worth ; W. T. Spainhower Ray Chas. W. Dawson St. Louis City Charles E. Amos Jl!-ckson Silas Hilliard LInn

M. F. Duncan Jerry Raine M. G. BiggerstafL J. P. Weddell James W. Davis J. S. Hart.. A. B. Meyer W. G. Holland J. W. McMinn IB. L. Bowma~l ,Ralph E. Scofield [l<'. S. Marlin IH. C. Bond :S. C. Gill IR. L. Wardin W. F. Swanner G. T. Gilman Fred. A. Harnish qeo. E. Lear G. W. l~owe~L A. C. Kmcald A. A. HarriSon H. RowelL Newtoll. Jones P. Glbs~)ll : W. M. C. GambIll

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:R. E. Bainbridge T. H. Welch E. E. Hayman James Hanks P. C. Breit J. E. Carver W. J. Roach L. A. J. LiPpelt.. Wm. H. Gregg (Acting)

12d and 4th Saturdays. ,Saturday before full mooll. 1S,aturday on or before full moon. 'lhursday on or before full moon. ,Tues. bef. full mIl. & 2 weeks aft. iSat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks aft. lsaturday·on or before full moon. Friday on or beforc full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. IS:turda.y 0)1 or bef?re full moon. Lt and::ld Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. )st and 3d Saturdays. :Saturday on or before full moon. ·Friday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. ,Saturday ,on or after. full moon. ISat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st a.nd 3~ Saturdays. INo ttme gwen. . ISaturday on or before full moon. ,1st Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before 3d Sunday. iVO Retu·rns. 2d and 4th Fridays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. No time given. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. :Saturday after full moon. $aturday before full moon. 11st and 3d Mondays. No time given. No Returns.

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328 Cainesville 329 !KennedY 330 Bertrand 331 Charity 332 Ryland 333 Chillicothe 334:Breckenridge 1

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MISSISSIppI Buchanan Gentry Livingston Caldwell

:C. B. Woodward IW. E. Scott.. M. L. Greer John Broder :Jno. B. Owens IFrank R. Ball L. P. Robinson

J. H. Burrows Wm.M. ~therton N. T. StrIckland Edward C. Browne Samuel Levy Chas. E. Cornue S. J. Dewey

Thursdav on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d Saturday. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday after full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. 2d and 4th Saturdays.

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COUNTY.

335 Joplin ,Joplin Jasper 336 Hallsville Hallsville Boone 337 Blue Springs Blue Springs Jackson 338 M.,Y1'tl~ Millville Ray 339 FIdellty Farley Platte 340 Jericho Jericho Cedar 3<11 Relief Republic Greene 342 Circle Roscoe ,St. Clair •343,Agricola : Petersburg 'Henry 3<14l\-Ioberly Moberly Randolph 345 Fel~owship Joplin Jasper.: 346 Arlmgton Dixon Pulaskl.. 347 Spring Creek Edgar Springs Phelps 348 Wadesburg Creighton , Cass 349 Pollock Pollock Sullivan 350 Tyrian Johnstown Bates 351 Mosaic Bellevue Iron :352 Friend Ozark Christian :353,Benton : St. Louis St. Louis City 354,Hebron ~rexico Audrain 3551'AdeIPhi :. Edgerton Platte 3§6 Ancient Landmark I Harrisburg Boone 3a7 Aux Vasse iAux Vasse Callaway 3§8Korth West.. :Tarkio Atchison 3a9 Garrett Arcola D.ade 360 Tuscan \St. I,ouis St. Louis City 361 Riddick Buffalo Dallas 362 Hiram Cahoka Clark 363 FraternaL !Robertsville Franklin 364 Higginsville ' HiRginsville Lafayette 365 Bavou Bakersfield Ozark 366 Ad·air.. Kirksville Adair

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369 Co.mpositc 370 WIllIamstown 371 Sheldon 372 NonpareiL

D~n~phan

WIllIamstown jSheldon East Lynne

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IAlfred Reynolds J. W. Hulen

11'. H. Witt

M. F. Downing W. W. Roberts W. E. Bridges S. S. young John H. Carson

H. A. Noe W. J. Horn W. W. Gray O. E. Hannah R. S. Lanyon J. F. Rhea C. T. Lamar Estes Smith 'Jno. C. Schnelle J. W. Choate 'E. M, Logan 'l'hos. L. Robertson R. C. Hancock John Abbay : W. H. Lewis A. W. Barnes J. T. Pollard J. W. Peck D. W. E.• dwardS B. F. Nelson John James C W. Martin Frederic A. Smith A. Barnes ,R. H. Beall Wm. M. Davis

W. L. Gamble W. F. Shackleford J. H. McCann H. A. Hatfield W. R. Fletcher W. P. Skaggs G. 1. Bradford W. A. Wade E. ~r. C. Ledford J. :i\f. Coleman R. J. Hill R. N. Gray (Acting) ,C. C. Walton I,J. N. Cross :A. O. Hamilton W. H. H. Fenton S. S. McCue A. J. ::\filler 1'. J. Underwoo(l i Elbert E. Hickok 'J. G. Morrow 'S. Neeper E. A. Jessup Thos. A. Walker L. C. Horn E. O. Gates

Ale~ F. Milstead L. SImpson

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SECRETARY.

:A..J. ~[cCollam j'J. W. Ramsey J. W. Harbert A. B. NewelL

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1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or beforc full moon. Wednesday on or before full mn. No Returns. Sat.. bef. full moon & 2 weeks aft. Thursday on or before full moon . Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th l\-Iondays. 2d and 4th Frida~s. . Saturday on or atter full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. No time given. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. ,1st 1'uesday. . Sat. on or bef. fl. mn. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon .. !Mon. on orbef. fl. m.&2d Thur. aft. 12d &4th Thursdays. . T.hursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Sat. onorbf. f. m. &Sts. John'sdas. 1st and3d Fridays. 'Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday after full moon. Friday on or before full moon. :.::::.

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Mandeville Waynesville Adams King City Kilwinning Billings Queen City Barnetts Richland Cassville Vibbll.rd ,Centerville Dayton Thomasville Farmersville Har~is : i\1anonvllle Raytown Oak. Grove Lawson

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396 Western Light... 397 Gower

'Louisburg Gower

400 Decatur 401 Center 402 GaveL ,103 Lowry Ci~y 404 Alexandna 405 Everton 406 l\lalden 407 Royal. 408 Montrose ,t09 Civil Benel. 410 Iberia 411 Joppa 412 Appleton City 413 Valley

Peirce City Lawrence Lebanoll Laclede ~ew Cambria Macon Lowry Ci~y , St. Clair Alexandna Clark ,Everton Dade 'Malden Dunklin !\-[ooresville Livingston Montrose Henry Civil Bend Daviess Iberia Miller Hartville Wright Appleton City St. Clair Bolckow ,Andrew Greensburg .. · IKnOx Hunnewell Shelby jSouth St. Louis St. Louis City Laflin.: Bollinger Palo Pmto jBenton

Pulaski Buchanan Gentry Scotland Christian Schuyler Morgan Pulaski. Barry :Rll.y }{eynolds ·ICass Ore~on

Livmgston Sullivan Lawrence Jackson Jackson Ray

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41<> Hunnewell 416 Cache 417 White Water 418,Cle~r Creek

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W. C. Baird H. }<]. Rollins W. H. Leach .T. H. Handel Eli Barrickman W. T. Lamkin D. J. Tipton W. .T. 'ripton L. D. Groom N. Y. Setzer .Tohn L. Isley R. 1. January 1E. P. Parker .T. A. Park F. P. Batdorf J. C. England T. W. Carney \V. H. H. Brown 11.). P .. Dyre J. M. Morrow 1

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.Jno. McDonald Wm. H. Little A. T. Gantz A. H. Farnsworth E. M. :Morris T. W. Hunter J. H. Stiffler C. H. Schubert R. R. McGuire R. T. Crn.ven S. ~'. Cross J. W. Stephens .T. M. Franks H. C. Crawford .T. T. Richardson J. E. Grubaug-h S. G. Robinson N. B. Owings R. J. Clark

Saturday before full moon. Sltl'l'cndel'ed.

SaturdlLy on or before full mOOIl. Saturday on or before full mOOll. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. 0nor bef. f. m. & 2 weeks aft. No timc given. Saturday 011 or before full moon. Saturday all or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Sa!urday on or after full moon. . Fnday on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday onor before full moon. ~aturday .before ~d & 4th Sundays. Mturday before full moon.

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H. T. Wright C. M. Cole S. ~I. Gracy ; .Tames A. Jeukllls J. A. Mason J. H. Bledsoe

J. H. Davis S. L. Hardinger John Fel'guson S. O. Shields A. Naylor F. ~1. Wells Il<'Wm. . )1. H. .Johnson Janes Frank P. Fox J. H. Crader A. !\'L McIntire

, \Y. B. Sanders

Sat. bet'. full moon & 2 weeks aft.

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R. T. Brite T. B. Burley J. Eo Gilliland .T. B. BelL • O. H. Sage ,J. W. Galbraith W. J. Davis

J. H. VickllI'S E. L. Frost : C. T. Smith M. B. BrazeaL James Hodkins C. J. Schmitt S" L. Smi.th \\. B. Tlllehoff... A. P. Watkins I·B. F. Winters E. H. Moxley

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Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and :3d Saturdays. No t'imc given. I!'riday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Satu.rday.on or before full moon. No t'ime gwen. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or aftcr fnIl moon 4th Sll.turdays.

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COUW<Y.

St. Clair St. Louis CitY Dallas Greene

MASTER.

A. J. Crabb jW. P. French N. R. Tucker Fred W. Laker

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'425 Cedar City 426 Sedgwickville 427 Glenwood 428 Louisville -129 New Madrid 430:1ron Mountain 1131:Cement 432,Competition 433 Mack's Creek 434 Wheeling 43·) St. Nicholas 436 Ash Grove 1137 Lafayette 438 Temperance 4391\H. Olive 440 Trowel.. 441 Excelsior 442 Burlington 443 Anchor 444 Ada 445 West Gate 446 Greenfield 447 Fairview 448 Schell City 449 Bois D'Arc 450 Belton 451 452 Verona 453 Forsyth 454 Cecil.. 455 Barnesville 456 Wallace

Cedar City Sedgwickville Glenwood Louisville New Madrid Iron Mountain Halfway CompetiLion :Nlack's Creek Wheeling Willard Ash Grove c.order Smithville

Callaway Bollinger Schuyler Lincoln New :Nladrid St. Francois Polk Lll.clede Camden Livingston Greene Greene L.afayette Clay ~Iarshfield Webster Lutesville Bollinger Jackson Cape Girardeau Burlington .Tunc.. Nodaway St. Louis St. Louis City Orrick Ray St. Louis St. Louis City Greenfield Dade Scottsville Sullivan ; Schell City Vernon Bois D'Arc Greene· Belton Cass ,,, Verona Lawrence Forsyth Taney Cottonwood Pt Pemiscot Logan's Creek Reynolds Bunceton Cooper

,"XF. OF MEEnNG.

S'CRETARY.

Jno. Baldwin Adolph Kleintopf W. F. Hopperr Perry T. Allen

NO time given.

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C. L. Cook A. B. Dolle A. H. F. Smith S. E. Estes Henry C. Riley Charles Viredaz L. C. Russell :M. F. :\<Iott J. W. Foster Hy. Whitebread D. O. Henry jI. N. Lewis F. Corder Thos. A. Dackenf W. R. Brooks Rob't Fisher ID. B. Seibert B. F. Jennings R. M. Hyams D. H. Tucker James H. Absolom M. L. young W. G. Warren R. T. Johns 1. N. Lumsford .Tno. W. Snider

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E. D. Grig~ .T. H. ParrIsh H. C. Garrett Henderson Chitwood Darius Floyd ;

W. D. Limbaugh H. D'B. Cutler Geo. E. Prewitt , Joel Cook J. A. Parker IJ. D. Shaw ,E. D. Wright ; !N. V. Moulder A. E. Beckwith L. W. Smith A. T. Weir Jas. Y. Brand W. H. Patterson 'W. H. Triplett A. R. Jaques ~L H. Robb 1<'. M. Compton R. H. Caffall N. B. Pigg Andrew Rawson Tno. A. Davis H. C Warren, Jr J. O. Redfearn B. Robison E. P. Garrison

1st and 3d Mondays. 4th Saturday. 2d and 4th Thursdays.

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DEATHS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF mSSOuRI, OCTOBER 1, 1892.

No. of Name of Pa?'ty. Lodge. 1. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9.

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""111.

B. Simms. John O. Walter. James De Mars. Henry Crone. C. W. Deming. Henry Matlock. George W. Taylor. J. M. Kellington. W. H. Fraser. Wm:Clark. Jno. Holmes. G. D.Dunn. G. H. Garrett. C. W. Pringle. B. G. Frazier. IlL Fry. Johnson W. Hanks. John T. Bourd. Charles Morris. F. A. Hanley. E. Ashcroft. John S. Conyers. Simon Myers. 'rhos. A. Shanon. Jonathan H. La\vrence. R. B. Genochio. W. J. Martin. John Wiker. Wm. H. Blackshaw. Geo. W. Jones. Geo. Humphreys. A. :P. Conner. J. R. Dunlop. Josiah Clark.

No. of Name of Pa1'ty. Lodge. 35. Hawley Harriford. 36. Wm. Harley. W. B. Short. 37. Robert Warren. 39. 1. J. Burton. 40. W. G. Lewis. Lewis Wetteroth. E. H. Hymel's. 42. J. T. Garrett. 43. S. K. Miller. John Bosworth. 45. N. Shotwell. 46. Dale IlL Carter. 47. C. K. Logan. 48. Wm. Carrington. C. H. Hardin. ,\'. "T. Pedrick. 49. D. W. Reynolds. 52. Chas. F. Fant. N. P. Rood. J. 1\1. Starnes. Wm. Stillwell. 53. W. 'r. Shortridge. L. R. Ringo. 55. John S. Nowlin. 57. G. W. Dunn. 'V. D. Rice. 59. Sam'l Defigh. J. B. Nogle. W. K. Sturgeon. R. T. Willis. 60. A. H. Rutledge. N. G. Caldwell. 62. M. Batterton.

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No. of Ludge.

64. 65. 67. 70. 71.

73. 74.

76. 78. 79.

81. 82.

83. 84. 85.

87. 88. 89.

92. 94. 96. 98. 100.

104.

105. 106.

OS.

231

Appendix.

1892.J Name of Party.

A. F. Barr. J. D. Clark. J. A. Ward. J. W. Ambrose. H. Wheeler. Wm. McCully. E. A. Carson. H. W. Foredick. Jno. McDaniel. G. W. Selecman. Levi Howersmit.h. .r. M. Staples. .T. J. Mills. W. J. Keath. J. W. Cox. C. T. Holland. John T. Ross. Wm. R. Penick. Thos. J. Crowther. Chris. Lallgtim. Alex. Garvin. Geo. W. Wiley. Jas. E. Erskine. T. B. Robinson. W. P. l\Iellefee. J. C. Martin. Jno. Hunt. W. W. Jared. A. G. Bailey. G. W. Casebolt. James Isbell. Thos. J. VanOsdell. Jacob Winemiller. W. ",.,r. Norville. Jas. McCUne. J. W. Griffith. Geo. Hughes. Jas. L. DUlin. 'rhos. D. Priest. M. S. Bailey. .T. L. Rush. James Crooks. J. A. Schofield. S. W. B. Carnegy. J. W. Hawkins. David Loeb. Purrington S~J.1all. J. Rogers. J. J. Dowdy. David E. Boggs. A. C. Burbank. Eli Dennis. Chas. Brown.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 108. 111.

112. 113. 117. 118• 119.

121.

124. 126. 128. 131. 132. 134. 138. 140.

145. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151• 152. 1~3.

155. 156. 157. 161. 163. 164. 165. 166. 168.

Eli Wittington. O. Wattz. R.O'Barr. R. A. DeBolt. Thos. Seymour. J. E. Finch. Wm. Donaldson. J08. Ensor. Isaac Morton. H. S. Force. M. R. Jones. Cyrus C. Brown. Jno. L. Ross. G. G. Ackerson. Peter Mahn. Nathan Slawson. Herman Suhre. C. Hergesell. J. C. H. D. Block. Wm. Stein. Theo. Kutscher. \ Chris. W. Priesmeyer. A. A. Daugherty. W. H. Watson. J. H. Goodwin. Ed ward Boyer. Reinhardt Lang. Daniel Etter. .John D. Rite. Samuel McClasky. N. Godfrey. S. Casso L. Moler. W. T. Horner. F. n. Clark. G. G. Brattan. J. R. Montgomery. John A. Porter. Henry Hampton. Asa Bennett. Wm. M. Crouch. R. P. Owens. A. Stephens. J. F. Mast. W. P. Boqull. Chris. Schneider. F. l\L McLean. Chas. F. Chandler. Henry Hinke. A. P. Morehouse. Andrew Godair. H.G. Marvel. T. A. Hull.

232 No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 169. 172. 175. 178. 179. 180. 181.

182. 183. ]86. 188.

189. ]91. 192. ]94. 195.

196. 197. 205. 208. 209.' 210. 211.

216. 218. 220.

224. 227. 228. 229. 232. 233. 234.

J. W. Bryant. Wro. B. Martin. D. K. Turk. S. W. Wolcott. J. R. Aydelott. C. E.Scherholz. J. J. Sutter. S. W. MeA rtor. T. M. White. T. H. Townsend. S. Murphy. H. P. Sanders. A. A. Campbell. J. W. Moore, Jr. W. S. Christian. :F. L. Larkin. Benton Coontz:. Wm. Foley. Arthur O. Gruhb. J. W. HarmulJ. D. E. Hope. . J. D. Dunkum. Thos. Richardson. S. B. Holladay. C. E. Bushnell. C. H. Hockenhull. W. D. Loyelace. J. E. McCa'-'e. Levi P. Walter. S. T. :M. G. Wertheim. John Amos. W. F. Dowden. W. D. Wilhite. Irem P. Dalton. W. H. Grounds. J. H. McCollum. Benj. Amos. John Rowe. J. A. Jenkins. John Lovem. John C. Owcn. John Schreiber. .las. A. Conner. A. L. Daniels. Chris. Mooney. .los. McManigal. F. G. Fifield. C. R. Whitehead. P. M. Hanger. Sam'l C. Fleming. W. M. Petree. W. E. Story. Wesley Moore.

[Oet.

Appendix. No. of Nam.e of PUTty. Lodge. 234. 235. 237. 238. 240. 243.

246. 247. 248. 251. 252. 253. 254.

255. 257. 260. 261. 265.

267. 268. 269. 270. 271. 274. 275. 279• 280. 281.

282.

Elias William!>. Jas. S. Anderson. S. E. Johnson. H. F. Caldwell. C. H. Deskin. .las. K. Dickson. C. '\'. Rash. W. B. Russell. Edw. Spencer. Chas. D. Carroll. Eo R. Moffatt. Andrew Kim. Wm. A. Boyd. J. P. Foster. M. n. Puckett. W. T. Bramel. .las. G. North. A. Sherman. .rna. McClanahan. Jas. A. Peterie. D. W. Meredith. S. A. Douglas. John T. Shannon. R. O. Tribble. S. G. Anderson. John Aubrey. .las. Bigelow. '1'.]\f. Bibb. Jesse McFarland. J. C. 'Murray. A. J. V. Wadell. R. M. Spencer. Chas. J. Hynes. Geo. L. :Mock. R. H. Peters. Arthur Barron. Ben A. Neal. W. B. Garroutte. Jonathan Crume. Jonathan Tipton. J. Eshelberry. H."Fletcher. T. T. Woodford. J. P. Davis. Henry Tyler. B. M. FollolVwell. W. H. Crumbaugh. Anderson Bowles. J. T. Byrd. H. F. Steinhaur. M. Schisler. F. H. Diet.z. Louis nuestro\\'.

1892.]

-

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 284. 290. 292. 293.

297. 299.

300. 301. 302. 30::>. 307. 309. 310. 316.

320. 321. 32.3. 327.

329. 331. 333. 334. 33.'i. 337. 338. 339. 345.

3'18. 3'19. 3::>1. 352. 353. 351. 355.

Jo~. A. Gregory. J. D. Raine. Jos. Little. J. B. Page. Jno. A. Snow. Preston Cole. R. B. Wommack. Wilbur H. Savage. John T. Eggers. Paul Schult. C. C.Edmison. John Robertson. W. T. McElroy. -.- - Balcom. Hugh A. Emison. Thos. B. Kincaid. Ben F. Chaney. T. "?II. Bell. T. W. Butler. C. Raymond. H. C. Duff. Willis Mars. Simon Samuels. P. T. Pith. B. F. Montgomery. Jno. H. Clumdler. Sam T. lIughlett. John J. Skinner. F. A. Collings. Jos. M. Wallace. Orsan Brokaw. Jno. T. Williams. W. H. Rozzell. O. B. Hamlin. J. K. Sanders. A. R. Campbell. A. R. Brassfield. Minear Garrett. Geo. W. Gore. Wm. Knight.",. Elijah Loyd. Hugo Biller. Geo. A. Poague. W. N. Smith. .1. T. Fitzpatrick. D. 1''1. Payne. Jas. W. Bunch. E. N. Hoffman. J. L. Andrews. Logan )'fundy. E. Givin. S. G. Smith. C. C. Kemper.

233

Appendix. No. of Lodge. 356. 359. 360.

363. 364. 366. 369.

3n. 3i7. 379. 381.

384. 390. 392. 393. 396. 404. 405. 408. 409. 410. 412. 113. 416. 417.

419. 42:2. 423

427. 428. 432. 433.

Name of Party.

A. E. Wood. Benj. Appleby. Geo. W. West. \\'m. C. Walls. Henry T. Ormerod. Geo. A. Bailer. Cleves S. Fisher. '\路m. Grabam. Fred'k S. Van Aernam. Robt. L. Henry. Jno. R. Phillips. W. W. Preston. Wm. D. l'furpl1y. F. A. Grove. D. A. Lee. J. H. Pickett. D. O. Ravenscroft. Madison Caldwell. H. W. De Gront, .Ios. Cotton. Geo. M. Blythe. Thos. R. Cassity. H. H.:Madden. A. Carney. Eldod Andrus. W. C. Simpson. J. A. Havener. .J. S. Asbury. D. Robertson. C. B. Spicer. Ben Stout. H. Edington. Elisha Blew. J. W. Hightree. .T. D. Cllrlton. Fred. TIoff.~trom. N. R. Barr. Geo. D. Montgomery. Dan'l Barniger. Michael Dinan. J. H. Barks. Aug. Borneman. W. J. Strong. Ed.l'iagg. S. Norton . .1. B. Barrett. M. Humphry. . Gabriel Williams. N. A. Winters. Marcus A. Hargrave. E. J. Fisher. Jos. Smittle. "?IfariOIl ~fe1ton.

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[Oct.

Appendix.

234 No. of I Lodge. Name of Party.

No. of N arne OJ.Fpa1't y. Lodge.

433. 434. 437. 442. 443.

491. 496. 498. 500. 504.

444. 446.

449. 450.

453. 459.

460. 461. 465.

467. 472.

476. 481.

483. 484. 487.

J. E. Eowler. Geo. H. Wood. Geo. W. Chambers. J. M. White. John H. Krippen. James Carr. J. W. Grosser. H. e. Christopher. D. H. Tucker. S. S. Clark. Wm. H. Was~on. J. R. Douglass. H. Willis. J. B. Lewis. 'r. W. Phillips. Thos. N. Dinkins. 1. D. Johnson. Robert Morrison. Thos. A. Bruce. Wm. Logan. Wm. Patterson. W. F. Gray. Hubert Pfeiffer. W. M. Pistole. Isaac Jordan. Luther Cornelius. E. Williams. Jos. B. Stewart. Chas. Herndon.

506.

508. 509. 511.

512.

517. 520. 528. 530. 531. 532. 535. 536. 538. 539. 553.

1'hos. R. Dodge. .lno. M. Crawford. J. H. Frazier. J.M:. Hardy. David J.Link. J. B. Miller. Chas. .P. Jones. P. N. Smith. Jno. Potter. M. SkidmOTe. Wro. V. Smith. Chas. Powell. Jas. Chinberg. P. L. Merrian. J. G. Reed. C. M. Callier. J. C. Lopez. Thos. Cassey. Jno. H.Miller. Jas. T. Sanders. M. W. Kinsey. J. F. Lindner. A. F. Cooper. W. W. Jones. Jno. S. Anderson. Jno. Weems. Ma1?-rice Gray. R. O. Petree. T. J. Taylor.

Wilderness, U. D., J. A. Smith.

235

Appe'fldi;c.

1892.J

SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. ImpORTED TO THE GRAND I,ODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1892.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 1.

5. i.

n. 13. Iii.

Ii. 20.

21. 32. 35.

36. 38. 43.

49. ,50.

51. 52.

Lawrence M. Smith. Isaa.c Fova.l. W. B. Roepke. G. W. Blakey. G. W. Pleasant. J. J. Reno. B. F. Kenny. J. K. P. Smith. W. A. Fletcher. J. T. Evans. J. W. Ellwanger. ~L S. Cohn. Isaac Field. B. F. McFall. H. R. Evans. J. C. Coon. S. A. D. Kesterson. H. S. McCurn. Smith T. Leslie. Theo. Moore. II. Ward. J. W. Benjamin. P .. M. Willis. J. B. Wyatt. J. Q. Howes. C. H. Craig. A. A. Whitely. Jacob Cook. Henry Demott. A. "'IT. Florea. Wm. Hughes. H. S. Huckle. H. Car)'. O. L. Dunkle. ISaRC Entwisle. T. E. Ferguson.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 52.

53.

57.

60.

61. 62.

W. II. Heaton. J. D. Leland. J. R. Newlec. C. G. Napier. John Parsley. C. S. Richards. John M. Rood. G. R. Swiggett. W. H. Sechrist. J. B. Smith. G. W. Thomas. H. S. Whitsett. J. G. Woodland. B. C. Bell. J. P. McCurd~'. 1'. C. Hendrix. John Hamilton. B. F. Mayer. .r. A. Davis. S. R. Avery. S. B. Hickman. S. M. Boyer. .T. M. Davis. R. W. Criswell. C. H. Harlan. H. L. Tucker. L. Bedsworth. J. R. Brockman. J. E. Conklin. M. Ellis. T. L. Jonas. G. S. Merwin. }<'. R. McGill. A. C. Modic. O. McKee. J. M:cAffe.

No. of Lodge. 62.

63.

65. 76.

78.

79.

82.

S".,.

S!.I. 94.

100. 109.

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Appendix.

236 Name of Pa1路ty.

\\'. F. Newberry. H. G. Phelps. A. C. Reeksecker. C. D. Redeker. :K J. Smith. .T. S. Swan. J ..J. Snodgras~. l\I. L. Smith. ,\'. G. Fowler. J. H. Barnds. J. W. Gibbs. G. May. Wm. Sturges. Red Silvers. S. G. Mayo. Geo. Howell. R. J. Stumpf. Juo. J. Recme. DeWitt C. Pierce. Sam'l H. Wadsworth. Jos. Just. Jno. Pingel'. Henry C. Fox. Jno. G. Anssem. M. L. Bates. Geo. W. Bransford. E. O. Hudson. W. W. Hopper. Jos. C. Johnston. D. J. ,Humane. A. H. Rabey. Thoi;. Cusack. W. V\'. Brinkley. J. W. Benefield. G. J. Havins. J. F. Harris. M. R. Jenkins. B. A. Jones. E. T. Murrain. J. O. Newman. J. P. Phillip. H. G.Stone. R. \\T. West. Van Wilson. D. H. Orear. S. G. Hardy. John Kellerman. John Henderson. O. S. Darlington. Jos. Mosby. J. W. Emory. Jos. Johnson. D. D. Hardin.

No. of Lodge. 109.

112. 118.

119.

121. 123.

124. 125.

127. 128.

131.

183.

l'!ame of PaTty.

Gc路o. P. Walton. A. B. Van Amdale. .T. E. :;\Iaguire. .T. R. Webber. W. B. Martin. J. S. Lineville. G. D. Mowery. ,"Vm. W. Clevinger. Edwin i\f. Prickett.. Jas. P. Cape. Jno. C. Cape. John Huff. H. N. Jenkins. W. .T. McMahon. H. W. Stephens. W. E. Walter. .Tno. G. Wear. John Kiburg. Adam Obert. H. Rulle. G. E. Freund. Henry GermalJ. Paul Harney. M. H. King. Jno. K. Carter. Sam'l Rainey. Anderson Lowe. i\f. Burnet. A. Newman. W. J. Gwanden. \\'111. Ray. W. B. Bradford. Jas. Shearard. \V. P. Lowe. James Handy. \\T. N. Walker. John Kirkpatrick. S. H. Robertson. Sam'l Higdon. W. B. Alexander. R. P. Williams. T. E. S. Doss. Jas. Pontius. H. Chamberlain. S. G. Wright. H. Russ. S. Kemp, E. C. Baugher. A. L. Edwards. Wm. Long. Sam') Long. A. W. Scott. i\f. O. Bradford.

1892.J No. of . Name of PMty. Lodge. . 133.

140. 14I. 141. 156. 158.

16S. 170.

In.

/

174. 175. 179.

18I.

182.

186. 188. 189.

S. W. Gilleland. John C. Jordan. L. Wines. R. 1\L Barratt. J. W. Hayden. J. H. Emmerson. Jos. Whitaker. Elijah Old. H. C. Miller. S. L. Russell. W. H. Lockwood. John B~·num. H. R. Bentley. D. B. Tedrick. G. W. Corder. Wm. Reigle. G. W. Cranmer. W. H. Phillips. John Twoomey. Thos. Burns. S. P. Brown. P. T. Holman. F. Larrabee. eass Lockhart. J.,H. Morgan. C. E. Miller. A. W. Menifee. Wm. H. Sears. Joel Quesinberry. G. B. Ruggles. J. B. Hengel'. J. B. Handy. N. W. Cunningham. W. McConnell. James Arnett. Frank Chadwick. John Vanttin. .I. S. Hunsaker. E. M. Campbell. James Clark. Wm. Jolliff. A. P. Moulton. Hans Ytell. J. D. Flanders. A..J. Leftwich. D. II. Osbol'll. J. B. Bowles. M. P. Edwards. R. F. Askren. V. B. Chipman. C. Driscoll. W. F. Evans. E. R. Fields.

Appendix.

237

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 189.

192. 194.

197.

203•

207. 209.

212.

213.

215.

217.

220.

Wm. Fink. G. C. Sharpe. J. H. Stump. W. G. Wilkins. R. A. Thornton. W. H. H. Ogan. W. I-1. Shakelford. W. Lee Kenneday. B. W. Pollard. H. E. Brader. A. C. Comport. Thos. Holt. H. P. Hawkins. Byron Morgan. J ames Rooney. N. Seybert. S. T. Schooler. . Jno. Bowlin. II. J. Robinett. G. W. Robinson. W. C. Winfrey. 1. C. Bryon. A. Russell. A. J. Bonard. .J. J. Ford. A. T. Garrett. C. 1\I. Heltebrand. Frank Kesler. Thos. 1\f. Lane. Richard May. F. R. Owen. T. Daggett. J. E. Adams. H. 1\1. Gregory. A. E. Mills. .1. A. Faughn. A. L. McDonald. l\Jllrion Higginbotham. J. H. Dodwell. H. A. Gaddy. .los. J. Garvey. W. S. Perkins. J. R. Pool. T. C. Brannunl, G. W. Richardson. B. T. Bellamy. J. T. Lynch. A. '1'. George. Gco. Warner. .E. G. Allen. H. Q. Bridges. Louis Dragon. P. S. Dusenberry.

238

Appendix.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 220.

223. 225.

226.

227.

228. 231. 233. 236.

237.

238. 240. 241.

G. A. Daws. R. J. Estill. Sam'l Elliott. G. W. Fuller. W. T. Hill. E. Loomis. Ed. Loader. R. W. 'Mullins. E. D. Morris. J. Nier. D. R. Porter. Hiram Pickering. T. C. Smith. A. B. Strowger. J. A. Viquerney, E. F. Wheeler. F. W. Chas. Ya.ger. J. A. Woods. .J. P. Campbell. E. R. Moore. J. W. Wingo. Tbos. Brewster. Clovis Boyer. Geo. Bond, Sr. John Cochrane. C. T. Sc~neider. B. J. Geary. J. T. Heath. F. IJ. Tracy. Wm. Wilhoit. n. H. Bockhorst. J. M. Couch. R. L. Green. C. M. Briggs. T. W. Cloney, T. G.Cox. T. J. Fletcher. R. Gallie. N. H. Gentry. E. Laupheiroer. W. E. Middleton. J. F. McDugalJ. C. D. Minter. D. C. McDugalI. J. Stryker. I. Wolf. Green Smith. J. W. Ellyson. F. O. Dew. Jas. G. ElIis. R. H. Carter. .las. B. Brunelle. .Tno. A., Kella r.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 241. 243.

245. 246. 248.

255.

256. 257.

25(l. 262.

263.

264.

266. 271272.

274. 276.

E. D. McAllister. Geo. W. Ford. H. M. Tallman. E. T. l\fcGunnigle. O. D. Tucker. E. Kidwell. Thos. Watson. D. C. Martin. G. W. Varnum. J. J. Idison. Chas. Steel. D. C. Rich. E. A. Jones. Scott Crank. Jas. Burrell. G. W. Curts. F. W. Kimberlin. Adam House. Levi Lawson . Josiah Payne. L. F. Rawdon. Frank Rawdon. A. J. Sanders. Wm. Wilson. J. H. Harelson. L. L. Whitehead. S. H. Beshears. B. E. Mitchell. Chns. Cavender. Chas. Fosdick. O. B. :McLaughlin. Richard Rice. C. J. White. L. N. Melvin. S. J. Jewett. C. D. Brammell. Fred. Heberling. Geo. E. Ropp. H. P. Renick. W. T. Russell. W. P. Baker. F. W. Houck. James A. Donk. B. H. Strother. W. M. Torbert. J. W. Truesdale. W. H. Walker. M. I. Flowen. B. D. Rucker. .las. Tindall. Geo. W. Townsley. C. S. Maupin. Wm, Bailey.

[Oct.

1892.J ..楼 o. of Name of Pa1路ty. Lodge. 276.

277.

280. 282.

288. 290. 294.

298.

300. 301. 302.

308.

310.

312. 314. 319. 321.

323. 326.

J. W. Colburn. S. J. Kyle. G. T. Boone. Will Long. E. A. Wright. Robt. Birnie. .los. Gondolf. S. W. Holland. J. B. Selvidge. B. H. Wells. J. W. Miller. 'Weber. A. A. Meyer. W. D. Muir. D. W. Weaver. Jason H. Limbaugh. Elijah McKelvey. W. C. Talley. Emile Midget. Oscar Shobel. J. W. Rose. Jacob Brinley. R. '1'. Phillips. P. L. Warren. Wm. Blagg. Harvey Davis. J. E. Harmony. R. C. Jones. J. White~ides. W. W. Shoulder:;;. G. J. Lucas. D. C. Hall. W. J. Howell. G. B. Atteberry. Wm. Fitzgerrald. S. W. Holmes. M. Lancaster. E. B. Ogle. Ben L. Barnes. R. F. Chew. Jno. D. Peal. R. D. Puckett. John H. Carr. J. R. Tucker. J. W. Carter. G. W. Boone. Jas. E. Johnson. M. Henderson. D. C. Wil~on. Allport Andrews. J. R. Campbell. E. A. Ewing. W. A. Givens.

Appcndi~/;.

239

No. of Lodge. 326.

327.

328.

'V.

329.

331. 333. 335.

3~7.

342. 343. 347. 349. 350. 353. 354.

358.

Name of Party.

B. W.Johnson. S. R. McCoun. James Moody. J. P. Ewing. A. J. Hopkins. Ed. Johnson. A. H. Livingston. Robert Miles. W. L. Horsman. C. M. Scott. V. M. Harper. J. F. Riley. Z. P. Riley. J. Murph. J. C. Alexander. A. C. Barker. B. Brummett. E. George. N. F. HOPPCI路. .las. Majors. A. K. Miller. J. R. Nelson. J. J. Nelson. W. 'N. Jermane. Jas. W. Heddens. G. L. Talbott. F. M. Green. W. M. Shriver. N. B. Liehtifer. M. J. McGinness. E. M. Nash. J. T. Bryant. G. W. Garnhart. H. H. Hendricks. D. T. Jackson. WmHarvey. Rob't Parker. S. A. Harrison. L. C. Harvey. Cass Roberts. W. E. Fletcher. Jos. Kimbol. N. B. Tillotson. W. T. Payne. Alex. Carter, Sr. J. A. Curry. Chas. Quisenberry. R. W. 'l'ureman. D. W. Sumner. S. D. Dawson. Jno. F. Mounts. L. F. Walsh. G. W. Ryall.

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240

Appendix.

No. of Lodge.• Name of Party. 358.

360.

364.

368. 369.

370. 373. 377. 378. 383.

392. 306. 30S. 406. 409.

412. 419. 420.

A. L. Gray. Robert McIntosh. O. D. Fosket. G. W. Hickey. W. H. Gates: W.C.l\1llnk. G. W. Prescott. W. II. Scott. 1. T. Warren. W. Samuel. J. H. Gilkey. - - Bradford. W. Lowery. A. Maple. Rirhard Alfred. V. A. Bell. J. A. Christian. G. M..Jones. Allen Fowler. Cllas. Fingl1do. G. W. Hutchinson. T. A. McKinney. G. M. Matthews. 1. W. Pennington. W. S. Wooldridge. M. S. Troughber. D. A. Clinkenbeard. Rufus Fraly. 1<'. M. Folk. W. S. Cassity.• W. A.Cook. Thos. R. Hankins. C. B. Martin. Jos. W. Mitchell: P. W.Ruff. Washington Speece. Jno. W. Wellshear. A. H. Wear. Thos. Early. S. D. Tid\yell. T. W. Shockey. L. D. Lesem. E. Marshall. J. E. Grantham. Daniel Gentis. L. C. Grantham. W. L. Clark. James Stewart. S. \Y. Prewett. Robt. Steger. G. K. Gebhart. A. C. Davidson. H. G. Pohlman.

[Oct.

No. of Lodge. 420. 421.

424.

429. 430.

'143. 448. 453.

456.

462. 463.

475.

470.

Name of pCJ,1·ty.

Herman Bamberger. Eo F. Darby. Chris. Davis. J. M. Rease. N. Smyson. A. Schaff. H. Vickers. J. B. Wade. Joel Hobbs. S. A. L. Reaser. W. J. Mayberry. Jno. Wind bush. D. G. Jones. M. F. Harris. J. H. Glasscock. Geo. W. Crump. '1'. K. Barnett. J. B. Conner. T. S. Fletcher. H. Gruner. R. W. Smith. J. B. Nichols. A. J. Stiles. G. C. Trotten. T. L. Fitch. R. 1\1:. Irwin. S. G. Coggburn. Robt. Smith. Oliver James. N. W. Haggard. B. F. McKinney. T..J. Stallcup. F. M. Ellison. J as. Douglas. - - Kirkbride. W. G. Tucker. W. S. Forsythe. N. B. Allen. Jos. Gladin. Jesse Huddleston. Al Reed. A. Beasley. Pat Monahan. Chas. Cram. Jno. S. Dehart. Wm. L. Winds. Gco. EYans. Jno. Algor. S. D. Fee. W. G. Scheuerer. G. G. Warnick. Jacob Goldenberg. Geo. Templeton.

Appendix.

1892.J No. of Name Lodge. 479.

482.

of Pa1·ty.

Sam'l Hackett. R. D. Wilson. W. F. Long. .T. C. Reardon. R. A. Allen. S. R. Hanna. G. B. Owen. S. Baker. P. M. Audrain. J. S.1'oul. .las. Robinson. S. Guthridge. Rob't Stewart. W. C. Bragg. W. B. WisseU. 111. Keith. Geo. 'vV. Tracy. .1. R. Page. J. W. Irvin. E. D. Wells. J. R. Gaulding. J. S. Plattenburg. M. C. Lamberson. W. H. Smith.

'V.

484.

488. '!91. 49(\.

G. L.-Ap. 16.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. William i\'1efford. E. P. Blair. Jno. H. Beach. 506. J. Y. Blakey . A. Charles. 508. 1'.J. Carson. 522. W. L. Cooper. Jos. Miles. Claude Phillips. Geo. E. Rider. F. A. Woodward. 521• I. J. Godfrey. .J. i\L Hughs. J. N. Thompson. 526. F. M. Alward. L. 'iv. Burgan. 527. .las. Houston. 528. Wm. H. Irvine. 530. W. J. J. Mormw. E. J. Dormer. 536. .1. W. Chambers. Maurice Long. T. L. Lackey. S. J. Garth. 496.

241

242

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.i l ppendi:r.

SUSPENSIONS FOR UNl\fASONIC CONDUCT. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF ~IISS0UR1, OCTOBER

1, 18\)2.

No. of Name oifParty Lodge. .

No. of Lodge. Name of Party.

.Tames H. Reed. R. n. ~icCormack. .T. B. Todd. H. H. Richards. L. ~f. Wills. Jacob Snider. G. W. Roberts. H. B. Rl.'ll. C. W. Tiffy. S. G. .Tones. R. M. Brown. Hunt Owen. 252. Isaac Grooms.

286. 300. 326.

~f. Eo Lee. W. J. Cofer. B. H. Smith. :)::>3. W. W. Daily. 366. Wm. F. Willis. ,105. C. M. West. 458. .Tno. M. King. 466. .Tohn Johnson. 48:-\. James Hayes. 506. J. D. Delaplaine. 530. G. ,\'. 'Yolcott. 532. Jas. A. Sisler.

1. 13. 71. 103. , 126. 140. 181. 190. 204. 2]3. 218.

EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF ~lISS0URl, OCTOBER ],

No. of Lodge. 5.

8. 31. 42. 71. 78. 91. 97. 10J. 149. 176. 197. 215. 217.

N arne 0ifP.t al y.

No. of N amc 0ifP arty. Lodge.

Jesse Berry. B. R. Brewer. Lee M. Pasley. James L. Sheetz. H. H. Lincoln. Jas. H. Weldon. H. H.. Morris. Arthur ~1. ~Ioorc. T. F. Forrest. R. R. Young. W. French. Fred. C. ~'Ieh1. G. T. Price. A. ~f. Wheete. J. R. Smith. R. J. Brady.

225. 305. 324. 353. 361. 3133. 392. 414. 450. 4813. 491. 530: 536. 541.

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Thos. May. Wm. Shutters. Jos. H. Corlew. C. B. Armfield. G. S. Lamun. C. B. ~1artin. W. C. Morris. L. P. 1\fayfield. P. Mullins. J. O. Connor. Wm. A. Harris. J. T. Connor. S. C. Pierce. 1. N. Carey. A. B. Bates. Fred. Speck.

1892.

1892 ]

Appendix.

243

REINSTATEMENTS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF

~nSSOlJRI,

No. of Lodge. J.

8. 15. 16. 19. 28. 30. 31. 33. 37. 39. 42. 43.

44.

45.

46. 48. 50. 52.

57. 59. 61. 63. 65.

John R. Crehan. C. Taylor Gregory. John West. H. M. Blanchard. Elijah Threlkeld. Theodore Schmeriner. Geo. W. Jones. James L. Sheetz. Josiah Clark. J. T. Johnson. M. H. Mattox. O. H. Rector. Geo. Wyatt. P. IlL 'Villis. David Hopkins. J. W. Brown. S. B. Brown. T. W. Stokes. N. Shotwell. W. T. Bender. D. W. McCausland. C. M. Wright. Nathan GOslee. Peter Allstill. .T. H. Callaway. J. C. Cooper. T. E. Ferguson. L. K. Kinsey. J. A. Davis. J. A. Everman. H. L. Tucker. D. A. Ridgway. Chas. S. McNeal. James Herd. G. :May. Jesse Gwomer. Nelson Salmon.

OCTOBER I, 1892.

• l"ame of Party.

70 Wm. Killbeeck. 71. S. O. Daily ..

73. 74. 75. 76. 77.

78. 84.

Ru.

88. 93. 104. 105. 106. 109. 111. 113. 115. 118.

Peleg Cole. S. C. Holman. L. S. Prosser. T. B. Taylor. Alfred Oden. L. C. Miller. Silas Gibson. Thos. Bass. G. W. Matlock. W. M. Robinson. J. P. Whitaker. James :M. Spandau. E. Witcher. J. R. Ramsey. L. R. Knight. S. L. Wilson. J. D. Fosher. Thos. Crampton, Jr. J. Abramosky. J. K. Jones. E. E. Bassett. C. T. lnden. A. L. Michaels. Luke Levy. Jno. W. Hardin. Jno. P. Wilson. Geo. D. Earl. C. G. Higgins. A. N. Quigley. J. R. Webber. J. W. Root. R. '1'. Short. A. D. :Mitchell. J. F. Poore. Wm. H. Lacy.

No. of Lodge. 118. 119. 120. 125. 128. 132. 133. 149. 152. 155. 158.

161. 163. 161: 165. 180. 18!. 185. 188.

189.

190. 191. 194. 196. 197. 205. 210. 218. 22-5. 232. 233. 235.

2.':\6.

237. 238.

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Appendix.

244 Name of Party.

Chas. K. Jones. J. W. Lewis. W. J. McMahon. Henry Dixon. J. B. Franner)'. Robert Richardson. Jas. Pontius. J. E. Karseher. G. Brune. A. J. Carty. Sam'l Brown. David Moulder. Wm. M. Crollch. J. W. Lilley. J. W. Rose. H. C. Miller. S. L. Russell. D. B. Tedrick. Thos. Wayne. S. C~ Bernays. Sam'l A. Reppy. M. H. Cox. Marcellus Heflin. R. Hanson. H. T. Howerton. E. Sejournaul. W. F. Bolling. V. H. Surghnor. Wm. Foley. Abe Furst. Jas. R. Stump. R. J. Welles. Geo. W. Baxter. B. H. Ruff. J. F. Robb. H.W. Morgan. Geo. W. Collins. John Cashner. J. G. Goodwin. H. D. Marchall. N. P. Applegate. M. D. Cohn. Hunt Owen. Wallace McDonald. Thos.l\fay. Luke Firth. Sampson Wyatt. Adam Shellman. J. A. Fisher. J. N. Patton. I. Wolf. Orange '\'ard. S. E. Smith.

No. of Lodge. 243.

245. 247.

252. 253. 254.

255. 257. 258. 260. 261. 262. 263. 265. 273. 282.

285. 288. 292. 293.

298.

299. 301. 303. 306. 307. 308. 310. 316.

323. 324. 329.

Name of Party.

S. M. Pearman. Chas. W. Price. Will. Taylor. T. M. May. E. Ebert. J. F. Hunter. Job Ratliff. Isaac Grooms. F. D. Hugh. Will. Skinner. 1" M. Wright. A. H. Lamb. Aaron Hart. J. C. Slamper. S. H. Beshears. J. A. Cockman. Jas. H. Asher. Ira E. Spencer. G. A. Riggs. Benj. Silvey. J. N. England. E. O. Kemper. J as. A. Dank. H. F. Cowherd. S. K. Hall. J. F. McGuire. Robert Birnie. Wm. F. Flint.. Wm. B. Hill. J. W. Pet.er. J. H. Fost.er. J. C: Reynolds. J. P. Johnson. Jason H. Limbaugh. Ivan D. Freeman. Geo. Knoche. A. W. Bear. Harvey Duvis. John Kashmer. Alonzo U. Ireland. Geo. W. Brashears. F. A. Reynolds. B. L. Barnes. R. D. Puckett. A. J. Harsburger. J. W. Reeder. E. W. Shannon. A. L. Lowe. Theo. T. Whitney. E. 1'1. Hagans. A. C. Barker. N. F. Hopper. Jas. Majors.

1892.J No. of Name of Lodge. .Part11J. , 329. 331.

344.

345. 348.

354. 360.

361. 362. 364. 368. 383.

388. 400.

408. 409. 419. 422.

4:24.

428. 430.

R. A. Shepherd. J. L. Jenkins. Sam'l1. Smith. J. W. Heddens. C. C. Harney. D. W. Cowan. W. II. Hamilton. J. T. Guthrie. W. L. Fowles. Phil. Rebman. Wm. A. Wilcox. Geo. W. Hickey. Wm. H. Scott. J. R Welch. T. J. B. :\lontgomery. Wm. Pollock. ' C. W. Humphreys. J. J. Berry. W. S. Ca~sit.y. Thos. R. Hankins. Jos. W. Mitchell. J. C. Pearce. Laurence Urton. B. B. Fagan. E. P. Hansard. W. H. Hunt. Gideon Gilreath. C. E. :Mills. A. C. Davidson. H. C. Sprague. A. C. ~lcHenry. Wm. Surrell. Jas. Frame. Thos. Warren. Pete Grnloz.

Appendix. No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 434. 438.

C. II. Johnson. Jos. Duncan. 440. Geo. W. Baker. 443. J. B. Nitchman. 450. H. Krider. 452. A. B. :McCoy. 468. S. N. Griffith. John Hagler. 469. J. S. Lynch. James Pitman. Wm. Pitman. J. W. Jones. 4i1. J. n. McCurdy. 476. A. S. Gum. 4ig. W. F." Long. 480. Geo. W. Holloway. 4tH. W. P. Crumly. 482. Hobert Stewart.. 496. J. R. Gaulding. J. S. Plattenburg. John H. Beach. M. C. Lamberson. E. P. Blair. W. A. Love. 510. Tee Holding. 515. Rob't R. Hendrix. 522. Jno. H. Sherriff. 524. 1. J. Godfrey. 526. Jno. K. Carroll. J. ~I. Daniel. 530. G. W. Wolcott. 536. J. W. Chambers. Geo. Patterson. 540. H. W. Spencer. Jas. N. Greenstreet.

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2'JoaChirn 3 Hiram 4 Harmony oj Taylor 5 Olive Branch ~ ~. nity ; : I Franklm Vlllon 7 Grover 8 Vandalia 9 Sangamon , 1.o.u.nion 10 Shawnee 10 Chapel lljEden 13 ·Tucker 14 Boonville 1'1 Auburn 15 t Central 15·Perseverance 16 Colnmbia 21:~ew LOlidon 21 Greencastle , 22 Franklin 23 Hirn.m 24 Harmonv 24 Wyaconda 25 Naphtali 26 Springfield

Herculaneum St. Charles Louisiana Springtield Alton Jacks0J7. Franklm Calhoun Vandalia Springfield Jones.b.oro New Santa Fe Chapel Hill Covington Ste. Gencvievc Boonville Auburn Smithville Louisiana Columbia INew London IGreencastle Alton ,St. Charles Jacksollvillc La Grange St. Louis Springfield

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:-.. lioct.' 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 7, 1825. -----,--1820, by G. L. of '1'enn Surrendered April 4, 1826. Oct. 11, 1821. Surrendered April, 18'25. May 6, 1852 United with "United, No.5." April 3,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. 1NOV; 25, 1821, disp. G. L. Ind. Surrendered Januar,Y 7, 1823. ~ Apnl 3,1822 Arrested December 20, 1831. l\fay, 1852 Died 1860. October 8, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, lS:24. October 25, 1822 ArrestedtApril11, 1826. . October 25,.1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. May, 1858 Surrendered 1863. . May 6, 1852· Surrendered 1855. October 9,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. I,Snrrendered April 6, 1831. October 10, 1826 April 3, 1827 rA:rrested October 3,1838. May 8, 1852 Arrested Oct., 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G. J\L ~Iay 6, 1852 ,Went down on account of war, 1861. April 8, 1828 ,Arrested April 3, 1838. October 5, 1830 Arrested October 3, 1838. October 5,1837 : Surrendered 1862, on acconnt of war. ·rJune 2,1866 Arrested April, 1879. October 5, 1837 ,. United with G. L. of Illinois, Oct., 1843. October 5, 1837 Arrested October 16,1846. October 2,1838 United with G. L. of Illinois, lS4(). jJune 10,1853 Surrendered 18'16. October 8, 1839 Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hnnt, G. M. October 8, 1839 United with G. L. of Illinois. 1840

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Douglass Audmin Platte Platte Dade .To Daviess Vernon Lafayette Lafayette Perry I\Ion tgomery ILafayettc Cass ,Lewis ICliuton Mercer

42,' Houston Breckenric1ge 42 I.owa Bloomington 42 lIliddle Grove ~fiddle Grove 44 Rochester Rochester ,161'sparta,forrncrly"Kabzeett" Sparta 46 Martha Washingtoll Washington 49 lIlineral Point :\[ineral Point 50 Middletown "'jMic1dletown 50 Ozark Springfield 50 Anderson ChapelI-lill 54 Douglas Marthasville 56 Platte Platte City G8 Monticello J\>lonticello 59 Lancaster Lancaster 59 Mario~ Salem : 60 St. Clmr Bellevllle 61 Osceola Osceola 62 Maysville Maysville 62 .Dubuque Dubuq¥e 63 St. :i\'larys Perryvllle 63 Iowa City 10waCity 64 Landmark Warsaw 65 Mel~dy PJat~eville 66 Marshall Marshall 68 Tebo Clinton 69 Alexandria Alexandria

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Changed to" Dickinson," 1847. Formed from "College, No~ 70." Conso!. with Florence Lodge. No. 2Gl, 18D2. Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, ill 18m. Arrested October 28,1852. 1st L.odge on Pac. Coast. United G. L. Orc. Destroyed 1861, by war. !Destroyed1861, by war. Closed with Mexican war.

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90 Prairie ao K~i.ng Solomon !J4 Boone !H Evening Star n5 Acacia !)5 Pleasant Hill. 95 Chapman ()9 Mt. Vernon 101 Greene 101 Easton

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Humansville Calhoun Dayton MillersburgIJefferSOl~ City Platte CIty Wet Au Glaize ,Camden ·Washburn .· ·.. Jamesport.. Pleasant Ridge Windsor

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Austin ; West Plams Quincy Emerson New Boston

Austin : WestPlams Quincy Emerson New Boston

229 229 232 232 235 239

Nevada iYlitchell DeWitt Lone Jack I,onic : Spencersburg

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.. 349 LoneStar ·Lone Star Gentry 353 Ben Franklin IS.avanuah Andrew 357 Phelps Phelps City Atchison 357 Young's Creck Rowena Alldrain 35S Comfort Rocky Comlbrt 1\IcDonald 364 King David Kansas City Jackson 36:) Warsaw Warsaw Benton ::lGG Unanimity Weston Platte 371 Craig Craig Holt 374 Golde-n Rnle Jonesburg Montgomery :'7.'1' Plumh :\liddletown Montgomery :)79ICoatesvillc Coatesville Schuyler 3M Alexltnder Bedford Livingston" <101: (;entre Lebanon Laclede.. ~ 40JrMeridian Sun Austin Cass 40(\ Iturrea HannibaL Marion 407 ' Honston Wellington Lafayette '109 Unity Richmond [{ay 417 Covenau t Carrollton ICarroll ,121.1 Euclid Versailles /Morgan 42:.\, Newburg :Competition , Laclede 42GI Leesville Leesville ,' Hemy 4;)2 Dauphine Danphine Osage 4:)2, Black Oak Preston !Hickory 433iSilent Temple Macon Macon 43tLLamonte .' Lamonte lp.ettis 4:HiTuscumbia Tuscumbia 1'riller H2!Mt. L3banon jMt. Moriah jHarrison 4451 West Gate St. Louis St. Louis City 4'19:Piedmout Piedmont Wayne 451/Argylf> · · .. · ·INeVarllt ,' Vernon 454 Benton Lincoln Benton 463 Lake Cunning-ham Chariton 465jSilver City Silve.r City IGrant.. 466 Centre View Centre View Johnson 11791Triallgle Butler Bates 480, Ur!ion 1.'3: Junta \NeW Mexico 481 Clmton ' Clinton Henry ,185 Paragon Green Ridge Pettis -191 Pittsville Pittsville Johnson 494 Lewistown /Lewistown \LeWi8 495 Globe Louisiana Pike ?_43 Fides ~.:~..:.. ::.:.: :..:::::.:::-K_~~!l's Ci~-.:::.:.:.:.:.:~=s_o~~ :.::

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Marcus Boyd * 1\1. I-I. :McFarland * \V. R. Penick ~[ay, 18~l... William~. ~'emck..-:~ John De~~er : May, 1862 George Wllltcomb John H.lurnel. J[ay, 1863 John H. Turner * "Vrn.· N. Loker ;V[ay, 1864 John F. Houston * John D. Vinci!.. ~ray, 18~~ John F. ~~ou~ton * J<?hI1, D. Vincil... 1fay, 186b John D. \-mcl!. \V. E. Dunscomb Oct., 1867 W. E. DunsCOlnb * C. A. ROwley O~t., 1868 J<?!lI~ D. Vincil: ;;;~. f,. And.erson Oct., 1869 WIlham D. :MUll'. L L. Ganett Oct., 1870 Thomas E. Garrett. R. E. Anderson Oct., 1871. Thornm; E. Garrett.. .. 'R. E. Anderson Oct., 18Z~ San~nel H. Owens * .T. E. Rylftncl: Oct., 1813 R. E. Anderson John W. Luke Oct., 1874 John W. Luke :* Xcnopl!on Ryland Oct., 18i5 James E. Cadle * Xenophon Ryland Oct., 1876 Ken. Ryland '1'hos. C. Ready ·Oct.,lS7i "L'. C. Heady ';' Noah JL Givan Oct., 18713 Koal! M. Givan .los. S. Browne Oct., 187!) Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stubblefielcl.. Oct., : .O~t.,I88~ I'~lex. ~.L [!ockeQ Rc\. Cha,s. C. \\OOcls O~t., ISS::; C1H~s. C. Woods 1.ee/ .. }~,~ll ..: Oct., 18ii, Lee A. I-{aIL R. I . Stevenson Oct., 18134 Robert F. Stevenson.. James W. Boyd oct.. , 18S5 James ':V'. Boyd George R. 1.lunt Oct., 1886 Geo. R. Hunt.. W. M. Williams Oct., ISS7 Wm. :L, WiJliams !:t1nes ~. w?oc\ Oct., 1888 Jame,. I. \\ ood lheodole Brace Oct., 1889 Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker Oct., 1890 Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram Jno. R. l'arsoll Oct.'._~~~.l._~=~ Harry Keene ·.. ·

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Vi neil, G. M.

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tt There was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-masonic ';'* Withdrawn from Masonry.

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OFFICERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 220, 1821. EDWARD BA'fES, JF(!1'sldfl!ltl J1fCt8Ier. . ' JAMES KEJliNERLY, Senio1' IV(wdcn. WILLIA1\i BATES, .Tun-ior WaHlen JOSEPH V. GARNIER, T1'cc£s1t1'e1'. ABRAM BECK. Secrclct1'Y.

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NEvV LODGES. The following Lodges were chartered at the recent Session, and are assigned numbers as indicated below: Name oj Lod{le.

Gorin Lodge Powell Lodge WilderneEs Lodge Revere Lodge Raymore Lodge Fairfield Lodge Ravenwood Lodge Prairie Lodge Blairstown ~odge Moscow Lodge

No.

72 l73 374 167 .451 184 201 556 })57 558

Location.

Gorin : Powell 'Wilderness Hevere Raymore Fairfield Ravenwood Bancroft Blairsto'wn Mosco\\' Mills

C'ounf.y.

Scotland. M:cDonald. Oregon. Clark. Cass. Benton. Nodaway. Daviess. Henry. Lincoln.

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1892.J

RECAPITULATION OF

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT. Chartered Lodges OIl the Roll, October, lS9l...... Ceased to exist during 1891-92 Chartered October 1892...

555 7

Total Chartered Lodges now on the rolls, 18n.....

558

Total Lodges making Returns for 1892 Total Lodges not making Returns for 1892 Lodges Chartered, 1892 Total Lodges represented in 1892

MEMBERSHIP

l\fcmbers reported in 1891. Initiated, 1892 P~sed, " Raised, " Affiliated, " Reinstated,"

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RETUR~S.

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Dimitted, 1892 Died, Suspended for non-payment of dues, 1892 Suspended for unmasonic conduct, Expelled,

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Appendix.

256

DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND

~iASTERS.

GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

LODGES ACCORDING TO DIS1~RICTS FIRST DISTRICT. EDWARD HIGBEE. D. D. G. M., LANCASTER. County.

Clark do do do do do Scotland.......... do do Schuyler do do

No.

180 290 318

362 404 167 16

378 :........ 72 244 259 380

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Name of Lodge.

Des Moines Fairmount Eldorado Hiram Alexandria Revere Mempbis Kilwinni ng Gorin : Middle Fabius Lodge of Love Queen City Glenwood

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Athens. Fairmount. Luray. Kahoka. Alexandria. Revere. Memphis. Kilwinning. Gorin. Downing.. Lancaster. Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. - - T O BE FILLED.--

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: LaGrange. l\fonticello. Canton La Belle. : Canton.

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1892.J second District Continued.] County.

No.

Lewis do Knox............................ do do do do Adair do do

379 494 6 168 181 291 414 105 319 366

Name of Lodge.

\Villiamstown Lewistown : Ark Colony Novelty Edina Greensburg Kirksville Paulville Adair

Location.

\Villiamstown. Lewistown. Ncwark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg. Kirksville. Brasbear. Kirksville.

THIRD DISTRICT. GEO. E. MAYHALL, D. D. G. :\1:., NEW LONDON.

1\'larion........................... do do do Shelby........................... do do do do Monroe.......................... do do do do do do do Ralls.......... do do

18 28 188 502 96 415 228 305 537 19 23 42 64 91 223 240 462 3:1 302 ;307

Palmyra St. .John's HannibaL Pbiladelpbia St. Andrew's HunnewelL Sbelbina Clarence Betbel.. Paris Union Florida Middle Grove Monroe Madison W'oodlawn Granville Santa Fe Ralls Lick Creek. New London

Palmyra. Hannibal. Hann~bal.

Philadclphia. Shelbyville. Hunnewell. Shelbina. Clarence. Bethel. Paris. Florida. l\Iiddle Grove. l\1onroe. Madison. \Voodlawn. Granville. Santa Fe. Center. Perry. New London.

FOURTH DISTRICT. J. H. ORR, D. D. G. M., FRANKFORD.

Pike do G. L. Ap.-li.

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14 Cyrene 17 Clarks.ville

Cyrene. Clarksville.

I.Oct.

Appendix.

258 Fourth District Continued.] County.

No.

Nam.e of Lodge.

Pike ::......... 75 do 92 do 136 do 137 do : 192 do 399 do 499 Lincoln.......................... 34 do 199 do 270 do 428 do 473 do 路141 do 558

Ashley Perseverance : Phcenix Prairieville Frank ford Pikc Paynesville 'rroy New Hope New Salem Louisville Nincveh : Chain of Rocks Moscow

LocQ;iion.路

Ashley. Louisiana. Bowling Green. Eolia. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville. Troy. Elsberry. Argentville. Louisville. Olney. Owen. Moscow Mills.

FIFTH DISTRICT. CHARLES J. WALKER, D. D. G. :i\L, WENTZVILLE.

St. Charles..................... do do Warren :.................... do Montgomery do do do do do

46 241 260 11 231 178 246 250 261 194 492

\Ventzville . Palest.ine Mechanicsville Pauldingvillc Warrenton Griswold Montgomery City High. HiIl Florence \VelIsville Daggett..

\Ventzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville. Wright City. Warrenton. Price's Branch. Montgomery City. :High Hill. New Florence. Wellsville. Loutre Island..

SIXTH DISTRICT. Wl\f. H. CARPENTER, D. D.G. M., CENTRALIA.

Audrain do do ., do do

266 SociaL 544 Mexico 354 Hebron 491 Vandalia 115 Laddonia

:

Martinsburg. Mexico.. Mexico. Vandalia. Laddonia.

1892.J

259

Appendix.

Sixlh Dislrict Conlin71cd.] Counly.

No.

Callaway........................ do do do do do do do Boone do do do do do do

路Williamsburg. 8 'Williamsburg Fulton. 48 Fulton N ew Bloomfield. 60 New Bloomfield Hickory Grove. 81 Hickory Grove Concord. 154 Concord Readsville. 242 Portland Cedar City. 425 Cedar City Aux Vasse, 357 Aux Vasse , Centralia. 59 Centralia Rocheport. 67 Rocheport.. .. : :.Columbia. 114 Twilight Ashland. ]56 Ashland Sturgeon. 174 Sturgeon Hallsville. 336 Halls:ville Harrisburg. 356 Ancient Landmark

Name of J,odge.

Location.

. SEVENTH DISTRICT. R. E. WITT, D. D. G. 1:1:., FAYETTE.

Howard......................... do do do

48 51 70. 4

Fayette Livingston Armstrong Ho,vard

Randolph....................... do do do do do do do do

30 44 151 161

Huntsville Jacksonville 'Milton Clifton Hill Morality Moberly Cairo Gothic Higbee.:

186

344 486 108

527

Chariton........................ 73 do ........................74 202 do 208 do do 394 do 513 do 525 do 546

; ::

Eureka 'Varren 'Vestville Salisbury 路 Dagan Chariton : Cunningham Prairie Hill..

Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong. Franklin. Huntsville. Jacksonville. Firth. Clifton Hill. Renick. .:\'lobedy. Cairo. Mohedy. Higbee.

路

Brunswick. Keytesville. Westville. Salisbury. Mendon. Guthridge Mills.' Cunningham. Prairie Hill.

260

Appendix.

[Oct.

EIGHTH DISTIUCT. JOHN J. DILLINGER, D. D. G. M., OWASCO.

County.

Putnam do Sullivan do do do do do do do Linn do do do do do do Macon do do do do do do do

No.

171 210 126 190 ~ 349 389 447 159 32 540 路............ 82 86 227 233 325 510 481 38 102 146 237 268 402 172 498

Name of Lodge.

Hartford Unionville Seaman Putnam ; Pollock.............. Arcana Fa.irview Green City Humphreys '" 'Vinigan Jackson Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery Biswell Marceline Callao Bloomington McGee La Plata Lodge of Truth Gavel.. Censer Kaseyville

Location.

Hartford. Unionville. Milan. Newtown. . Pollock. Harris. Scottsville. Green City. Humphreys. 'Vinigan. Linneus. Brookfield. Laclede. Bucklin. Meadville. Browning. Marceline. Callao. Bevier. College Mound. La Plata. Atlanta. New Cambria. Macon. Kaseyville.

NINTH DISTRICT. WM. R. PAINTER, D. D. G. M:, CARROLLTON.

Carroll........................... do do do do do

39' De"Titt.. 52 '\Takanda 373 Mandeville 101 Bogard 249 Carroll 184 Hale City Ray.............................. 57 Richmond do 309 King Hiram do 322 flardin

De'''路itt. Carrollton. Mandeville. Bogard. Norborne. Hale City.. Richmqnd. Knoxville. Hardin.

Ninth District Continued.] Connty.

No.

Name of Lodge.

338 Myrtle 384 . Harmony 393 Bee Hive

Ray

do do do : Livingston do do do do do do do do Caldwell.. do do do do do

261

.Appendix.

1892.J

444 Ada 89 :Friendsbip 110 Benevolence 333 Chillicothe 388 Farmersville 434 "\Vheeling 407 Royal ]55 Spring Hill 505 Avalon 539 Da-\vn 224 Hamilton 334 Breckenridge 118 Kingston : 232 Polo 523 Kidder 135 Braymer

:

:

Location.

Millville. Vibbard. Lawson. Orrick~

Cbillicotbe. Utica. Chillicothe. Farmersville. 路Wheeling. Mooresville. Spring Hill. A.valon. 路.. Dawn. Hamilton. Breckenridge. Kingston. Polo. Kidder. Braymer.

TENTH DISTRICT. C. S. GLASPELL, D. D. G.. M., TRENTOK

Daviess do do do do do do do do Grundy.................. do do do Mercer do : do

15 \Vestern Star 65; Pattonsburg 201 Jamesport 285 Earl.. 488 Lock Spring 500 Jamesoll 409 Civil Bend 106 Gallatin 556 Prairie 111 Trenton 253 Lindley 524 Spickardsville 423 Galt :.. 35 Mercer '" 206 Somerset 258 Ravanna

\Vinston. Pattonsburg: J amesport. Coffeysburg. Lock Spring. Jameson. ~ .. Civil Bend. Gallatin. Bancroft. Trenton. Lorcdo. .spickardsville. Galt. Princeton. Cleopatra. Ravanna.

Appendix.

262

[Oct.

ELEVEN'CH DISTRICT. A.路J. COLEMAN, D. D. G. M., PLATTE CITY.

County.

No.

Clay............................... do do do ,. do do do do ,. Platte do do do' do do do Clinton do do : do do

31 193 207 289 311 438 13 49 53 120 169 204 339 355 504 62 113 397 506 519

Name oj ],rIdge.

Liberty Angerona.. , Clay Acacia ' Kearney Ternperance Rising Sun' Haynesville vVeston Compass Camden Point Rowley Fidelity Adelphi... ,Platte City Vinci1.. Plattsburg Gower Lathrop Turney

Location.

Liberty. l\fissouri City. Excelsior Springs Paradise. Kearney. Smithville. Barry. Holt. 'Veston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City. :..Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop. Turney.

T'VELFTH DISTRICT. ULRICH SCHNEIDER, D. D, G. :M., ST. JOSEPH.

Buchanan do do do do do do do do Andrew........................ do do do do do

10 22 78 150 189 238 331 376 508 71 138 162 248. 413 320

Ageney Wellington St. Joseph Birming Zercdatha Rushville Charity King Hill Saxton Savannah Lincoln vVhitesville Rochester Valley Amazonia

Agcncy. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. Adams. :.Saxton. Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville Helena. Bolckow.. Amazonia.

~892.J

263

!lppendix.

Twelfth District Continued.] County.

No.

l\'ame of Lodge.

Location.

: 路124 Union Star " 182 Stewartsville 317 Osborn

De Kalb do do do do

Union Star. Stewartsville. Osborn. Maysville. V\Teatherby.

308 Parrott 235 ",Veatherhy

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. A. C. HOPKINS, D. D. G. ::\1., BURLINGTON JUNCTION.

Noda,vay do do do do do do do do do do do do

165 Maryville Quitman 301 "'Vhitehall 329 Kennedy 470 Nodaway 472 Pickering 474 Guilford 50 Xenia 442 Burlington 465 Gaynor 507 Clearmont.. 511 Skidmore 201 Ravenwood 196

,. ;

:

l\1aryvillo. Quitman. Barnard. Ebony. l\Taryville. Pickering. Guilford. Hopkins. Burlington .Tunct. Parnell. ~ .. Clearmont. Skidmore. Ravenwood.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. T. B. SHERER, D. D. G. M., BETHANY.

Gentry do do do do do do Worth do do Harrison........................ do do : do I

125 GentryvillB 127 Athens 352 Alanthus

GentryviIIe. Albany. Alanthus Grove. 377 Ancient Craft.. King City. 332 Ryland Berlin. 21 Havana McFall. 109 Stanberry :Stanberry. 198 Allensville Allendale. 321 Jonathan Denver. 88 Defiance Defiance.. 97 Bethany Bethany. 257 Lodge of Light Eagleville. 328 Cainsville Cainsville. 128 Loi路raine :.:.: Ridge"ray.

264

Appendix.

[Oct.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. A. MOORE BERRY, D. D. G. M., ST.路 LOUIS. County.

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 do do Jefferson do do

No.'

:..................

:

Name of Lodge.

1 Missouri 2 Meridian 3 Beacon 9 George 路Washington 20 St. Louis 25 Napthali.. 40 Mount Moriah .. 路 45 Bonhomme 79 Polar Star 80 Bridgeton 121 Erwin 163 Occidental 179 Pride of the 'Vest 218 Good Hope : 243 Keystone 267 Aurora 281 Fenton 282 Cosmos 323 Corner-Stone 353 Benton 360 Tuscan 416 Cache 420 Haska 443 Anchor 445 W'est Gate 460 Lambskin 484 .Kirkwood 95 Meramec 542 Ferguson 550 Rose HilL 119 路De Soto 164 . Joachim 256 Shekinah

LocaJion.

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. St. Louis. St.I..ouis. Fenton. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kirkwood. Eureka. Ferguson. St. Louis. De Soto. Hillsboro. Festus.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. ROBERT S. BROWNE, D. D. G. 1'1., POTOSI.

Washington................... 12 Tyro 131 Potosi.. do 143 honda-Ie de

Caledonia: Potosi. Irondale.

Sixteenth DIstrict Dmtinu,:,d.] County.

Iron do St. Francois do do do do do do Madison Bollinger do do do do Ste. Genevieve

265

Appendix.

1892.J

~

;

No.

Name of L(Jdge.

路 133 Star of the 'VesL 351 :Mosaic : 132 Farmington 424 Samaritan 4:30 Iron Mountain 234 St. Francis 535 BlackwelL 551 Pendleton 41 Bismarck 110 Marcus 298 Ma.rble Hill : 440 TroweL 417 'Vhite 'Vatcr 426 Sedgewickville ; 545 Zalma 226 Saline

Location.

lronton. Bellevie路w. Farmingtoll. Bonne Terre. lron Mountain. Libertyville. Blackwell. Doe Run. Bismarck. .1;redericktown. Marble Hill. Llltesville. Laftin. Sedgewickville. Bollinger's Mill. St. Mary's.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G. ),1., CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Cape Girardeau..... do do do do Perry : Scott do

93 103 221 441 191 457 306 310

St. Marks 'Vest Vie" 'Mystic Tie Excelsior 路Wilson Triple Tie Ashlar Sikeston

Cape Girardeau. l\1il1ersville. Oak Ridge. J ackson. Pocahontas. Rrazeau. Commerce. Sikeston.

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. W. O'BANNON, D. D. G. M., NEW MADRID.

Stoddard do do Pemiscot...: (10

:

489

153 Bloomfield Lakeville 532 Dexter

Bloomfield. Lakeville. Dexter.

461 Caruthersville 454 Cecil

Caruthersville. Cotton路wood Point.

App en0ix .

266 Eighteenth District Continued.] County.

.New Madrid do do Mississippi Dunklin do do do do

No.

LOct.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

176 Point Pleasant

429 New Madrid lU6Portageville 330 Bertrand 212 Four Mile 215 Hornersville 406 Malden 68路 Kennett 495 'Vest Prairie

' ~

Point Pleasant. New Madrid. Portageville. Bertrand. Campben. Cotton Plant. Malden. Kennett. Clarkton.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. JAMES 1\:1. McGHEE, D. D. G, 1\:1., VAN BUREN.

Butler Carter Ripley do do

Poplar Bluff Van Buren 304 Fa.ithful 369 Composite 314 Pine

Poplar Blutt. Van Buren. Fair Dealing. ,.. :..Doniphan. Pine.

209

509

, ,

Wayne do

526 107

'Vayne 'Villiamsville

Piedmont. :Williamsville.

Reynolds do do

455 239 385

Barnesville Hopewell Reynolds:

Logan's Creek. Lesterville. Centreville.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. H, H. HOHENSCHILD, D. D. G. 1\f., ROLLA.

Crawford....... do .. : Phelps do do Dent Texas do do do do Shannon

77 312 230 213 347 225

177 395 469 116 555

,

.

Lebanon Cuba St. James Rolla Spring Creek Salem Texas Latimer Plato Barnes Summenille

Steelville. Cuba. St. James. l~olla.

,

Edgar Springs. Salenl. Houston. Licking. Plato. Cabool. Summerville.

267

1892.J TWEXTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J. W. PURVIS, D. D. G. M:., WASHINGTO\,. No.

COWl/Yo

Frankli n... ... do do do do do Gasconade. .. do

.. .

... . 27 251 363

69 534 fi41

123 37

Osage do

Ifanu: of Lodge. '

, 66 Linn 185 Chamois

l\faries do

Loration.

Evergreen Hope Fraternal. Sullivan Columbia Franklin Hermann Cedar

New Haven. Washington. Robertsville. Sulli van. Pacilic. 81. Clair. Hermann. Owensville.

.'

,

T-inn.

Chamois.

94 Vienna 531

.

TWE~TY-SECOND

J. T. SHORT, D. D. G. ::11.,

Cole.............................. do do Miller do ' do : Moniteau do do do Morgan : do

Vienna. Vicby.

I.ane's Prairie

DISTRICT.

JEFFERSO~

CITY.

43 Jefferson 211 Hickory ITill.. 90 Russell ville 134 Pleasant.Mount 410 Iheria 203 Brumley 56 Tipton 183 California 295 lVioniteau 553 Clarksburg 381 117

I ouia

Versailles

Jeffersol1 City. Hickory Hill. Russellville. Pleasant Mount. Iberia. Brumley. Tipton. Cali fom ia. J arnestoWll. Clarksburg. Barnetts. Versailles.

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. O. A. CRANDALL" D. D. G. 1\1., SEDALIA.

Cooper............................ 36 do 14~ 45{1 do 277 do do 503

Cooper Pleasant Grove '\Vallace : Wm. D. Muir Prairie Home

Boonville. Otterville. Bunceton. Pilot Grove. Prairie Home.

268

[Oct.

Appendi;c.

Twenty-third District CrJ1ltinued. ] COlmty.

I>ettis........ do do ; Henry........................... do do do do ; do do Benton do

No.

Name oj Lodge.

236 Sedalia 272 Gran ite 84 Potter 29 'Vindsor 286 Urich 343 Agricola 40R Montrose

548 Clinton 552 Calhoun 557 Blairstown 418 Clear Creek 184 Fai rfield,

Location.

Sedalia.. Sedalia. Longwood. Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Palo Pinto. .Fairfield.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. S. '1'. LYNE, D. D. G. l\:L, SLATER.

Lafayette........................ : do do do do do do' Salinc do .. do do do do do do

61 'Vaverly 122 Dover 149 Lp-xington 464 AnJIville 476 Mount Hope 364 Higginsville 437 Lafayette 55 63 85 205 217 275 487 518

#0.,.

Arrow Rock. Cambridge l\!rialni. Trilumina Ba.rb~e

Tranquility Herndon Oriental

\Vaverly. Dover. Lexington. Aullville. 0dessa. Higginsville. Corder. Arrow Rock. Slater: 1'I'1ian1i. . MarshalI. Swcet Springs. Orearville. Herndon. Blackburn.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. G.

w.

Jackson.................. do do do do do do do do :

LlLLl路:Y, D. D. G, 2\1., KA NSAS CITY.

76 Independence 104 Heroine 220.. 路Kansas City

3Hi Hural... 299 Temple 263 Summit.. '324 McDonald 391 Raytown 392 Christian

Indcpendence. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Lee's Sum.mit. Tndependcnee. Raytown. Oak路Grovc.

26~

Appendix.

1892.J Twenty-fifth Disil'ict Continued. County.

No.

Jackson do do do

Buckner 522 Gate City 337 Blue Springs 547 ~outh Gate

i'"ame oj Lodge.

501

Locaiwn.

Buckner. Kansas City. Blue Springs. Kansas City.

T'WENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. J. F. McAFEE, D. D. G. 1\:1., PLEASANT HILL.

Cass.............................. do do do do do do do do do do ' Bates do do do do do do , do do ; Johnson... .. do do do do路 do : do

54 Index 147 Cass 276 Grand River 372 Nonpareil 386 Dayton 219 Everett

450 Belton 480 Jewel. , 348 'Vadesburg 485 Coldwater. , 451 Raymore 130 Hume 140 Papinville 254 Butler 315 Altona 350 Tyrian 368 Crescent Hill.. 326 New Home 479 Rich Hill.. 554 Foster 245 Knob Noster 262 Holden 264 Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 280 Lodge of Peace 313 Kingsville 274 Cold Spring

Garden City. Harrisonville. Freeman. East Lynne. Dayton. Everett. Belton. Pleasant Hill. Creigh ton. Brosley. Ha)'more. ,Hume. Papin ville. Butler. Altona. J ohnstown. Adrian. Sprague. Rich Hill. Foster. Knob Noster. Holden. Fayetteville. 'Varrensburg. Chilhowee. Kingsville. Henrietta.

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. G. :M., GREENFIELD.

SEYMOUR HOYT, D. D.

Vernon do do

303 Osage 488 S<.:hell City 490 Montevallo

Nevada. Schell City. l\Iontevallo.

Apper~d'ix.

270 Twenty-seventh Di<Jtrict Conthmed.l路. County. No.

,rernon Dado; do do do do do

Location.

Bronaugh. 路 Sheldon. Walkcr.

87 vVashington Garrett 405 Everton 446 Greenfield 458 Melville 421 Lockwood

Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Greenfield. Dadeville. Lockwood.

392 Lalnar 475 Golden 516 Milford 187 Hermon

Lanlar. Golden City. Milford. Liberal.

359

:

Barton do do do "-St. Clair do do do do

Nmne oj Lodge.

493 Vernon 371 Sheldon 533 'Valker

do do

[Oct.

: :

;

St: Clair Circle 403 Lo\vry City :.. 419' Star 412 Appleton Cit.y 273 342

Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Taberville. Appleton City.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. F. A. AFFLECK, D. D. G. 1\1., BOLIVAR.

Hickory do

279 Hog1e's Creek 288 Hermitage

Polk do do do do

144 160 195 431 467

Dallas do do do Cedar do d.o

Quincy. Hermitage.

Modern Pleasant Bolivar Cement : Pleasant Hope

Humansville. Morrisville. Bolivar. Half'Vay. Pleasant-Hope.

300 361

Doric Riddick 39() 'Vestern Light. 421 Urbana

Forkner's Hill. Buffalo. Louisburg. Urbana.

283 Stockton 340 Jericho 482 Clintonville

Stockton. Jericho. Eldorado Springs.

AppendiJ.~ ..

1892.J

271

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. - - T O BE FILLED.--

County.

No.

McDonald do do

,

Newton do do do do' Barry do do do do do

:

175 Newtoll 216 Granby 530 Ritchey 247 Neosho 478 Racine 148 367 383 514 517 : 129

'"

Name oj Loc/ge.

538 Stella 466 Southwest li3 Powell..

Location.

Stella.. Southwest City. Powell. ~Newtonia.

:

Purdy Barry Pythagoras Exeter Seligman l\10nett

Granby. Ritcbey. Neosho. Seneca. Purdy. vVasbburn. Cassville. Exeter. Seligman. Monett.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. M. T. DAVIS, D. D. G.. ?-I., AURORA.

Jasper do do do do do do do do Lawrence .do do do do do do

197 Carthage 278 Avilla 293 Sarcoxie 335 Joplin.'. 345 Fellowship 398 Jasper :. 471 Mineral.. 512 'Vebb City 549 Carl Junction

;

:

~

99 l\It. Vemon 269 Rock Prairie 390 Marionville 400 Decatur 452 Verona 468 Red Oak 284 Canopy

Carthage. ~<\. villa.

Sarcoxie. Joplin. Joplin. Jasper. Oronogo. 'Vcbb City. Carl Junction. .1\ft. Vernon.

:Lawrenceburg. Marionville. Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak. Aurora.

272

[Oct.

ApJ)endix. THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. F. ,Yo LAKER, D: D. G. 1.1., SPRINGFIELD.

County.

Greene do do do

uo

Greene do do do do do Taney do Christian do do Stone

No.

Name of Lodge.

145 271 297 :341

Rising Star Solomon Ozark Relief Gate of the Temple St. Nicholas U nitcd O'Sullivan Strafford Ash Grove Bois D'Arc Forsyth Claflin Friend Billings '" Sparta : Galena

422 435 5 7 497

436 449

453 229 352 379 296 515

;

Location.

Ebenezer. Spri ngfield. Fair Grove. Republic. N. Springfield. l\fillard. Springfield. 路Walnut Grove. Strafford. Ash Grove.路 Bois D'Arc. Forsyth. Protem. Ozark. Billings. Sparta. Galena.

THIRTY-SEOOND DISTRICT. E. C. STEELE, D. D. G. 1.1., HARTVIlJLE.

Webster do do do Wright do do do Douglas.......................... Ozark do Howell do Oregon do路 do do

98 '\Vebster Hazelwood 439 Mount Olive 477 Henderson 529 Niangua 411 .T oppa 158 Mountain Grove 543 Mansfield 26 Ava 496 Robert Burns 365 Bayou 327 Mt. Zion 536 IngoDJar , 255 Alton 387 Woodside 463 Clifton 374 '\Vilderness : 459

l\farshfield. Seymour. .lVfarshfield. Henderson. Niangua. Hartville. l\'Iountain Grove. Mansfield. A. va. Gainesville. Bakersfield. Vvest Plains. '\Villow Springs. Alton. Thomasville. , Thayer. Wilderness.

Appendix.

1892.J

路273

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT. W. C. JOSLYN, D. D. G. M., LEBANON. jYo.

Nmne oj Lodge.

Pulaski do do

382 Richland 346 Arlingtan 375 Waynesville

Camden do

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek:

Laclede do do do

" .., .83 401 528 432

~

f,vcaiion.

Richlalld. :..Dixon. \Vaynesville. Linn Creek. Mack's Cr(~ek.

Laclede Centre Conway Com petition

Lebanan. T.Jebanan. Con\vay. COlli peti tion,

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTIUCT. JOHN B. ROSS, D. D. G. M., MOUND CITY.

. Atchison do do do

157 200 358 483

North Star Sonora North-"IVest.. Irish Grove

Rockport. "IVntsoll. Tarkio. Fairfax.

Holt do do do

139 2J.4 294 112

Oregon Forest City Mound City Graham

Ort'gan. Forest City. Jlounu. City. l\1aitland.

Re}Jt1ulic of Mexico

520 Toltec

G. L.-Ap.lf1.

City

(,t: l\fexico.

274

Appendix.

[Oct.

.DISTRICT LECTURERS, 1892-3.

1s1. District-ED. F. PAYTOK, Lancaster. 2d 3d路 GEO. E. 1>{AYRALL, New London .. 4th .1. H. ORR, Frankford. 5th CRAS. ,J. WALKER, "路entzville. 6th WM. H. CARPENTER, Centralia. 7th R. E. WITT, Fayette. 8th .1NO. .1. DILLINGER, Owasco. 9th WM. R. PAINTER, Carrollton. 10th CRAS. S. GLASPELL, Trenton. 11th HARRy' KEENE, St. Joseph. 12th 13th A. C. HOPKINS, Burlington Junction. 14th J. B. THOMAS. Albany. 15th .J. C. FINAGIN. St. Louis. 16th CRAS. W. LOO~fIS, Belgrade. 17th F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 18th WELTON O'BANNON, New],[adrid. 19th JAS. M. MCG}{EE, Van Buren. 20th H. H. ROl-! ENSCIIILD, Holln. 2Lst .J. W. PURVIS, \rll:;hington. 22d J. T. SHORT, Jefferson City. 23d ~4th S. T. LYNE, Slater. 25th 1NO. B. DUKKESOX, Kansas City. 26th .1. F. l\IcA FEE, Pleasant Hill. 27th SEYl\lOUH HOYT, Greenfield. 281.h }i'. A. AFFLECK, Bolh路ar. 29th 30th :M. T. DAVIS, Aurora. 31:;t J. T.NEVILLE, Springfield. 32d E. C. STEELE, Hartville. 33d W. C. JOSLYN, Lebanon. 34th JNO. B. ROSS, Mound Cit)路.

Vacancies in the above list will be filled, and Lodges interested notified. ALLAN McDOWELL, Grand Lecturer.

] Sr;2.J

275

Appendix.

CO"l'1:MITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 13, To the.Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of .Lllis.'loul'i, A. F. &; A. M.:

1~92.

Your Committee on Credentials respectfully report, that there are represented at this session of the Grand Lodge, 272 Chartered Lodges, and that there are also enrolled, 171 Past Masters of this Grand J urisdiction; 13 Grand Officers; 13 Past Grand Masters; 1 Past Grand vVarden; 33 Representatives of other Grand Lodges; 15 District Deputy Grand Masters. [Those marked with an asterisk (*)are proxies.] JJodge.

Representative.

l\1ISS0URI

No.

MERIDIAN

.

BEACON

..

flo,,' A I{D GEO.

'"

~

ARK

W ASIIINGTON

.

PAULDINGVILLE TyRO RISING SUN

.

..

.. :

. ..

:;\lEMPHIS

.

CLARKSVILLI~

.

PAL~IYRA

.

1 H. L, Henderson, W. M. Bell Everett Black, S. 路W. James E. Brock, J. '\T. 2 F. G. Boehme, VV. M. Geo. Enzinger, S. W. WIll. C. Ludwig, J. VV. 3 HenryR. Pfeifer, W. M. Harry B. Piatt, S. '\T. W. G. Welsch,.J. W. 4 N. ,.y. Kinney, S. W. . 6 W. A. Hendren, \V. 1\1. 9 M. H. Lamb, ,.y. M. Chas. Waughop, S. W. Henry Lihon, .r. vv. 1L James F. Edwards, W. :M:. 12 . Geo. E. Breckenridge, W. M. 13 C. M. Crouse, 'V. M. . 16 J. P. Davis, 路W. IVL 17 E. N. Moody, W. 1\1.. 18 J. \\T. Bollward, S. \V. G. T. Lewis, J. 'V.

Representative.

Lodge. ST.

No. 20

LoUIS

HAVANNA W ELLINGTO~

. ..

25

ST.

.

28

J.JIBERTY

.

31

RALLS

.

CoOPER

.

33 36

.

38 40

JOHN

CALLAO MT. MORIAH

.

BIS?ofARCK

..

l\iIDDLE GROVE

..

41 42

JEFFERSON

..

43

J ACKSON:VILLE

..

44

BON HOllfllf E

..

45

'VENTZVILLE

..

FAYETTE

.

46 47

FULTON

.

48

HAYNESVILLE

.

XENIA

..

49 50 52

WAKANDA

.

VINCIL

..

CAMBRIDGE

..

54 58 59 60 61 62 63

.

64

INDEX MONTICELLO

.. .

CENTRALIA

.

NEW BLOOMFIELD

.

l\{ONROE

Thos. J. Britt, "V. M.

2i O. A. Axtell, "V. M. 22 Cicero Hamilton, W.

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.

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Fred S. Roberts, W. M. John F. Bannon, S. W. IJeop. Lowenstein, .J. 'V. Thomas Johnson, W. M.* Geo. F. Reima'nn, S. W. Samuel Hardwick, W. 1\:1.* . John Daugherty, S. W.oK路 C. S. Murray, J. W. Henry Schulse, W. M. J. C. Pigott, W. M. C. H. Brig-gs, .J. W. .Joseph Claybrook, W. M. Thos. W. Rucker, W. M. ",Yrn. E. Lanctvogt, S. W. Wn:i. A. Hall, J. 'V. R. ",V. Wilson, ",V. M. S. D. Nave, W. M. A. M .. Hough, W. M.* J. T. Short, S. ","~r.* J. W. Coulter, S. W.* H. S. Baxter, ",V. l\J. M. N. BUford, S. W. C. J. Walker, ",V. 1\:1. R. E. Witt, ",V. M.* John McGregor, W. M. .J. A. Leavell, S. \V. J. Eby, W. M. 1. ~. Strawn, \Y. M.* M. LoraI1Z, ",V. M. Herndon Ely, S. W. ehas. E. HOl!g, S. \Y. .T. P. Richards,W. M.* P. J. Barron, ",V. M. W. M. Longley, W. M. H. J. Galbraith, S. W.* T. S. Dozier, S. ",V. Con. P. Stort~, W. M. W. R. Rhoades, S. W. S. T. Lyne, .J. W.* L. O. Thompson, J. ",V.

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PATl'Ol\SBURG SULLIYAN ARMSTRONG

SAYAN~AH

'WARREN INDEPE:-<DENCE LEBANON ST. JOSEPH

POLAR STAR

BRIDGETON LACLEDE POTTER BROOKFIELD WASHINGTON DEFIANCE FRIENDSHIP RUSSELLVILLE l\1:ADISON ST. 1\1:ARKS \TIENNA MERAlItEC "VEBSTER 1\1:1'. VERNON BOGARD BLOOllIINGTON HEROINE KIRKSVILLE GOTHIC STANBERRy TRENTON T"'ILIG HT

. ..

Representative. No. 65 John T. Gough, W. M. 69 S. H. Sullivan, 'V. M. 70 C. E. Denny, W. M. Robt. Walker, S. W. R. B. Hurne, J. W. 71 D. W. Han-ey, J. W. 74 John Chivers, W. M.* R. C. Ford, J. W. .. 76 A. M. Wilson, 'V. 1\1:. .. 77 C. 'V. Kolbe, W. M. . 78 C. R. Stewart, W. M. Harry Keene, S. W.* Ulrich Schneider, J. W.* . 79 W. S. Ashton, 'V. M. Guss Mechin, S. W. John Greaves, J. W. . 80 F. A. Heidorn, 'V. M. . 83 W. C. Joslyn, W. M. . 84 V. E. Keller, W. M.* C. R. Kelly, S~ W. . 86 J. F. Turn'er, W. M. .. 'd7 ,V. R. Bowles, W. M. .. 88 J. V. Davidson, VV. 'IT1. .. 89 J. L. Smith, VV. M.* C. D. Hurxthal, J. W. .. 90 J. Grant, 'V. 1'1. .. 91 Solon H. Farrell, S. W. . 93 F. A. Kage, W. M. .. 94 T. A. Bray, W.:M. .. 95 Geo. Horneker,W. ;\1:.* . 98 Oliver .Wells, W. M. R. W. Jameson, J. W. .. 119 G. L. Knapp, W. M.* . 101 C. W. Owens, W. M.* . 102 A: D. Goodale, W. M. . 104 J. F. Steenrod, W. M. E. F. Allen, S. 'V. . 105 J. T. Muir, 'V. M. .. 108 John Simpson, W. M.* . 109 W. A. Forcade, J. W.* . 111 W. E. Drinkard, W. M. R. M. Tulley, J. W. . 114 E. C. Clinkscales, J. vV.

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278

Represenlative.

Lodge.

No. 115 J. R. Shell, ",V. M. BARNES................ I]G Geo. vV. Hardin, W. M. VERSAILLES 117 A. L. Ross, W. M. Jas. Milburn, S. W. En"'IN . ..... ... . .. ... . ... .. ... . .. ... . .. ... .. . 121 F. H. 'V. Krenning, W. M. LADDONIA

路

H. J. Maertens, J. W. SEAUA~......................................

126 D. NL 'Yilson, W. 1'1.* 127 C. H. Amos, W. M. E. E. Stapleton, S. 'V.

ATHENS......................................

LORRAINE.................. .... ..... ........ POTOSI........................................ STAR OF THE WEST......... PLEASANT MOUNT...... PnmNIx..................................... CHAIN OF ROCKS....... ........ ....... ..... PLEASANT GROVE.........................

~IODERN

1.28 131 133 134 136 141 142

PURDy.......................................

144 ]46 147 148

LEXINGTON

149

BIRMING

150 151

1

:......

~i[CGEE.......................................

CASS.................................... ......

MILTON...

PLEASANT..............................

152 15:3 155 158 160

OCCIDENTAL.....................

163

MARyVII,LE............

165 168

LINN CREEK................... BLOO)IFIELD

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SPRINGHILL................................. MOUNTAIN GROVE.......

COLONy.............................

C. E. Reid, J. 'Y.* G. B. Jeffries, W. M. G. C. Loomis, W路. M. 'V. T. Hunter, S. W::t ",V. R. Edgar, W. M. H. H. Brockman, W. 1.\1. C. Lindenberger, 'V. M. A. K. Balte7.0r, S. 'V. R. E. Howlett, Sr., W. M.* R. E. Howlett, Sr., S.W. R. E. Howlett, Sr., J. W. F. M. Tinker, 'V. M. J. B. Brooks, S. Vl. W. P. Harrisson, W. M. R. B. Gladden, W. M. J. G. Mariott, S. W . .I. A. Fly, J. 'V. * H. Sinauer, 'V. M. R. F. Norfolk, J. W. A. R. Ferrell, W. M.* C. 'V. Grimes, ""V. 1\L 1. 'V. Settle, S. ",V. Roy Avery, S. W. T. B. Turnbough, 'V. M. Dr. C. W. Patton, S. Vv. C. M. Mitchell, S. W. B. 'V. Mitchell, vV. M' A. E. Mitchell, S. 'V. Thos. J. Prosser, VV. M. G. W. Heimburger, S. VV. A. H. B. Oliver. J. W. J. H. Bunger, W. .i\i.* C. C. Coleman, W. M.

Appendix.

1892.]

Repre.~ent((tivc.

Lodge. HARTFORD .......................•......... No.

171

CE~SER

172

STURGEO~

·

4

174 178 179

GRIS"'OLD......... PRIDE OF THE ",VJ~<;T............

'"

180

CALIFORXIA

~83

CHA)'IOIS....................................

185 186 188 189 191 192 194

DES MOINES

1\!ORALITY................................... HANNIBAL.................................. ZEREDATHA

'VILSON FRANKFORD.. . ",YELLSVILLE. QUI'I':\'IAN..........

19G

CARTHAGE..................................

197 199

NE'" HOPE.................................

202 205

'VESTVILLE...... TRILlJ~IIXA

SOMERSET........................... ........ SALISBURy................................... POPLAR BLUFF............................ UNIONVILLE................................

206 208 209 210

;...............

211 212 213

BARBEE.....................................

217

GOOD HOPE..................

218

HICKORY HILL

;

FOlJR :MILE.;...................... ROLLA

B. F. Speak, W. M. W. C. Raney, S. W.* Thos. A. Still, M."· Jas. G. Howe, J. ",V.* J.",V. Hulett, 'V. M. Cbas. Anderson, S. W. Joseph Early, 'V. M. J. H. Metzler, ",V. 1\:1. G. A. Springmeyel', S. ",V. J. R. Eggenburg, J. W. 1. J. 'Wilson, W. M. A. M. Doud, S. W. J. O. Spieler, ·W. M. R. M. Turner, 'V. M. F. K. Collins, W. M.* D. H. Roderick, ·W. M. E. H. Nash, W. M. D. C. Thompson, W. M.* .T. H. Orr, ""V. M. J. C. Blaine, 'V. M: \V. T. Ellis, .T. W. C. H. Claube~, ·W. M.* Homer 1\1. Knowles, J. ""V. I. F. Garner, 'V. M. )1. S. Alloway, ""V. M. Jas. Long, J. \V. J. C. Couch, S. 'Y.* Leslie Orear, W. 1\1.. James A. Gordon, S. W.* Geo. Randle, S. W. Z. T. Lankin, 'V. M. M. E. Shelton, 'V. '1\1. A. J. McElhhley, ",V. 1\1.* .r. Garver, S. "'V.~' Lee T. Robison, J. 'Y.* 1. D. Bond, 'V. M. J. D. Stearns, \Y. M. J. H. Dunivin, \V. M. Robt. McCan, S. 'V. D. L. Berry, 'V. M:" 'V. H. Godlove, S. W.'(· Chas. M. Foster, ""V. M. A. P.Fletcher, S. ""V.

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280

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Lodge. GOOD HOPE

:

No. 218

EVERE1"r........................ KANSAS

CITY..............................

1\1 YSTIC TIE SALEM. SHELBI NA... .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . .

. . .. . . . . . .

JAMES...........

'V ARRENTON.... POLO BUCKLIN SEDALIA

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HOPE"'EI.JL PALESTINE

219 220

2;U 222 225

LABELLE......

ST.

:.........................

228 230 231 232 233 236 239 241

1\10:-lTGOi\fERY CITy.......................

242 243 245 246

NEosno......................................

247

HIGH IIILL

250

LINDLEy.......................

253

BUTLER......................................

254 255 259 261

PORTLAND............. I{EYSTONE............. KNOB NOSTER.............................

~-\LTON

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LODGE OF LOVE...... FLORENCE. HOLDEN

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262

265

CORINTHIAN...............

AURORA

266 267

NEW SALEM................................

270

SOCIAl,

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'"

SOLOMON....................................

271

GRANITE....................................

272

F. W. Mott, J. W:* J. L. L. Stephens, S. ,,y. John H. Murphy, '\T. .M. J. B. Dunkinson, S. W.* \\T. •J. Roberts, W. 1\1. A. Fisher, W. M:)('V. T. Martin, VV. M. '\T. F. Smith, S. W. J. W. Sigler, W. lVI. Cbas. Cartall, W. M. James McIntyre, W. 1\1. J. T. Hunter, 'V. M. B. B. Putman, '\T. M. G. L. Faulbaper, 'V. M:* '\T. E. Sizemore, W. M. Louis Kahn, S. W. Sam. R. Johnson, J. W. J. R. Gilman, \V. 1\1.* J. B. Schmidt, \V. M. R. A. Long, W. M. Chas. P. Evered, \V. M.* W. Duey, S. W.* Cbas. E. Prettyman, W. M.* Chas. H. Lewis,S. VV.* John NepeI, W. M. J. G. Rouertson, S. W. John Miller, J. \V. F. J. Tygard, ·W. M.* J. T. Norman, W. M. vV. B. Hays, Jr., W. M.* A. H. Kallmeyer, \V. M. P. P. Ellis, S. 'W:X' S. 'V. Jurden, S. ·W. G. R. Hunt, vv. M.* J. N. Pollard, W. M. Dr. W. N. Bahrenburg,vV. M.* Dr. W. N. Bahrenburg, S. W. A. L. Pollard, J. W. 1\1.. Argent, W.M. A. G. Chewning, S. \V: 1VI. W. Sitton, J. W. D. B. Farnsworth, \V. M. R. C. Wood, W. M.

AplJe'ndix.

1892.J Lodge.

No. 276

GRAND RIVER Wi\L

D.

277

MUIR

J./ODGE OF PEACE.......................... FENTON...................................... COSMOS....... CAKOPy...................................... URICIl......... HERi\II1'AGE EDINA.....

.

292

LAMAR MONITEAU

:.......................

TEMPLE......................................

DORIC................ LICK CREEK................................ OSAGE FAITHFUL........... CLARE:\CE..........................

NEW LONDO:\'..............................

KIl\G HIRAM.........

SIKESTO:\' PINE RURAL....................................... PAULVILLE HARDIN CORNER-STONE..

. 1\1'1'.

280 281 282 284 286 288 291

ZION...................

295 299

300 302 303 304 305

307 309 310 314 316 319 322 323 327

BERTRAND.................................

330

CHARITy....................................

331 333

CHILLICOTHE..............................

281 Representative. F. E. Bybee, ",V. M.~颅 F. 路W. Coombs, J. \V. J. H. Cox, ,V. M. 路W. F. Jolmsol1, J. 'V.* R. 1. Stone, 'V. M. G. Scivers, W. M. Christian Meyers, "",T. 1\1. M. '1'. Davis, 'V. M. O. O. Hall, W. M. Moses N. Niebardt, \V. M. 1. W. Fox, W. M. J. E. Long, S. 'V. F. J. Wilson, J. 'V:xJ. A. Cox, W. M. G. P. Barker, 'V. M. J. \V. Tobin, W. M. J. C. Yocum, S. 'V. S. L. C. Rhodes, J. \V.* D. G. Gourley, 'V. M. W; R. Netherland, 'V. M. J. J. Eldridge, W. M. F. E. Carr, B. W. 1. N. Presson, W.路M. C. Hanger, W. M. A. L. Crane, S. \V. 'VI11. Kemper, J. 'V. Geo. E. Mayhall, 'V. M. D. D. Gant, W. M.* Job Slack, S. 'V. R. A. King, 'V. M. .r. C. Rigg8, W. M.* Willis H. Leavitt, J. W. A. L. SmitiJ, J. W. C. 'V. Daw::ion, W. M. Cbas. E. Ames, 'V. M. \V. J. Zorn, W. M. L. M. Catron: S. 'V. M. L. Greer, W. M. L. B. Presson, S. W. John Broder, 'V. M. F. R. Ball, W. M. Cbas. C. Giltner, S. W.

R('pr('senlali'Ce.

Lodge. No. 334

BHECKEN"RIDG E

335

JOPLIN HALLSVILLE.

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1\10BERLY................... FELLOWSHIP.

..

ARLINGTOK MOSAIC BENTOK HEBHOK GARRETT........................... TUSCAN RIDDICK........................... HIRA;\r FR.-\TEH:\AL AD:\IR

:........... ~ .. ;.........

CRESCE1\T HILL........................... CO:\IPOSITE 'VILLIAUSTO\VN MANDEVILLE IONIA RICHLAND......... RA YTO'VN DAGAN....................................... IJATBrER...... WESTERN LIGHT CENTER

3313 344 345 346 351 353 354 359 360 361 362 363 366 368 369 370 373 381 382 391 394 395

396 401

1TASKA

409 411 415 420

GATE OF THE TE?>IPI/E.......... ........

422

GLENWOOD.................................

427

CIVIL BEN"D JOPPA HUNNEWEI,L

L. P. Robin!Son, W. 1\1. F. S. Lamkin, .T. \Y. A. Reynolds, W.1\1. A. J. 'Weir, S. W.-" .T. W. Hulen, 'V. M. w. D. Hulen, S. 'Y.* O. E. Hannah, 'V. 1'1. R. S. Lanyon, 'V. I\'1. O. A. HQmmel, S. W. J. F. Rhea, 'V. 1\1. E. M. Logan, W. M. R O. Hancock, ~V. M. .1. A. Potts, W. M. D. 'V. EdwardB, W. M. B. F. Nelson, W. 1\1. N. R. Wall,.T. W. I. W. 'Vingo, S. II. N. Martin, 'V. MY R. Smith, W. M.* \\T. M. Davis, 'V. M. C. L. Mills, 'V. M. A. O. Jones,W. M. VV. D. Legg, J. W.* 'V. C. Baird. W. M. G. 1\1. '\Talker, J. W. Chas. H. Shubert, W. lVI.':Milton Boone, W. l\1.* A. O. Greene, W. M. T. B. Mitchell, VV. 1'1. Jas. Vadin, J. W.* P. B. Marsh, 'V. M. J. W. Farris, 'V. M.* S. J. Breckenridge, J. I. J. Henderson, '\T. 1\1.* E. C. Steele, 'V. M.* 'V. ~. McClintic, S. W.-::' W. B. French, W. M. A. F. Weeke, S. \V. Leonard Wenzel,.T. 'V. Fred 'V. Laker,Vl. M. ,V. S. C. Dillard, S. W. H. D. B. Cutler, W. M.*

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R"presen(atit路e.

Lodge. IRON MOUNTAIN

No. 430

:

CE)lENT............................

431

CO~IPETITIO:-l ANCHOR

432 438 443

""VEST GATE

445

TE.HPERANCE

SCHELL CITy.............

448

BELTON

450 455 459 460

BAR~ESVILLE

HAZELWOOD

.

LA~lBSKIN

SANTA

FE

462 463 466

CLIFTON SOUTHWEST..........

467 469 471 473 476 477 480

PLEASANT HOPE PLATO

:....

MINERAL...... NI:-iEVAH...............

1\fT.

HOPE .. :

:

HENDERSON JE\VEL MARCELINE...... CLINTONVILLE............................. COLDWATER........... CAIRO.. 'rANDALIA................................. VERNON..................................... STRAFFORD

'"

KASEYVILLE................. PHILADELPHIA............ AVALON LATHROP BISWELL

283

:. '"

.

481 482 485 486 491 493 497 498 502 505 506 510

Chas. Viredaz, 'v. 1\1. P. II. Caughlin, ,J. W. G.1\1. Botts, S. W.* G. lVI. Botts, J. 'Y.* l\f. F. Mott, W. M. T. A. De Berry, W. M. R. 1\1. Hyams, ,V. 1\f. A. J. O'Reilly, S. W. D. J. Hughes, J. W. James H. Abgolom, W. l\f. Francis Johnson, S. W . .Jos. H. Kelly, ,J. W. P. G. Corkins, W. l\t{'k J. 'V. Snider, W. lVL Joseph Rincb, S. W. vV. J. Trimble, W. 1\1.* John LeRoy, 'V. M. M. J. 'Wouchner, S. W. James Richardson, .T."V. Jeff D. Bates, S.W. R. A. Johnson, "V. M. .G. W. Smith, 'V. M.* D. N. Fink, S. 路W. O. S. Jones, J. W.* S. V. Bradford,路'V. 1\1. W. B. Hagar, VV. M. "V. D. Shaw, 'V. M. R. S. Hughes, 'V. M.* 'V. D. Delzell, 'V. M.* John F. McAfee, 'V. 1\1.* Harvey Russell, J. W. M. Helwig, W. M. G. J. Sherman, 'V. M. W.H. Lane, W. M. J. 'V. Stigall, vi. M. J. O. Terrill, 'V. M. J. Y. Buford, J. W. W. T. Ha,,;kins, S. W.* James T. Kasey, S. 'V.* J. L. Simmons, W. M.* T. H. O'Reilly, J. W. P. M. Gilchrist, S. 'V. Wm. IT. Horton, W. 1\1".

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284

Representative.

Lodge:

No. 512 Wm. E. l{eed, W. M. ORIENTAL.......... 518 D. M. Pinkerton, W. M. l,OCK\VOOO................................. 521 'Vm. Terry, J. "V. GATE CITy................................. 522 G. W. Lilly, W. M.-xlvie Milligan, J. W. KlDDER...................................... 523 'Vm. Wilmott, 'V. 1\1.* HIGBEE...................................... 527 J. V. Adams, S. "\V.* CO:l'nVAY 528 C. Hansen, W. M.* F. M. Russell, J. W. LANE'S PRAInIE........ 531 Wm. A. Dillon, W. M.-x.John Schulte, J. W. DEXTER , :.......................... 532 Jas. A. Bradley, S. W. C. L. Keaton, J. W·.* INGOllfAR............ 536 .J. L. Abernathy, W. M. WINIGAN 540 J. J. Dillinger, J. W.* FERGUSON.................................. 542 Fred. Manget, W. 1\1. MANSFIl<:LD 543 .resse Roote, 'V. 1\1:.-:" WEBB CITy

SOuTH GATE

:

CLINTON.........

:..........

..

..

ROSE HILL........

PE:s'DLETO:'\ CALHOUN

CLARKSBUHG

547 J. 'V. Peck, 'V. M. 548 Alvin Haynie, W·. M. 5.;0 C. T. Shewell, W. M. 551 A. J. Norwine, S. W. 552 C. C. Michael, W. 1\1. 553 A. P. Franse, W. M.

J. S. Robertson, S. W.*

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. B. H. Ingram, Grand ~[astel'. John R. Parson, Deputy Grand Master. Harry Keene, Grand Senim' lVm·den. •J. B. Thomas, GrandJunifJl' Warden. Sam l\I. Kennard, Grand Treasurer. ltev. John D. VincH, Grand Sccrelary.

AIJan l\fcDowcll, Grand Lecturer. Rev. C. n. Briggs, Grand Chaplain. A. M. Hough, Grand Seni-?)' Deacon. Dorsey A. Jamison, Grand Junior DeCl£on. "lim. Richardson, Grand Marshal. E. F. Allen, Grand ltfarshal.

John W. Owens, Grand Tyler.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND lI1ASTERS.

A. Fisher,2d District. Geo. E. Mayhall, 3d District. Chas. .T. Walker, 5th District. R.'E. Witt, 7th District. Harry Keene,12th District. J. B. Thomas, 14th District. A. Moore Berry, 15th District. F. A. Kage, lith District.

J. F. Short, 22d District. S. T. Lyne, 24th District. John F. MCAfee, 26th District. M. T. Davis, 30th District. F. W. Laker, :lIst District. E. C. Steele, 32d District. J. F. Rhea, 33d District.

1892 ]

285

Appendix. PAST GRA ND OFFICERS.. PAST GRAND MASTERS.

\\T. M. Williams.

Chas. C. Woods. George R. Hunt. Noah )\1. Givan. Thomas E. Garrett. S. H. Saunders.

Lee A. Hall. R. E. Anderson. J os. S. Browne.

Geo. E. Walker. W. ·R. Stubblefield. James W. Boyd. Robert F. Stevenson.

PAST GRAND' WARDENS.

Martin Collins, Pasl Grand Senior Warden.

GRAND HEPHESENTATIVES.

D. A. Jamison. N. Dakota. S. B. Potter, Rhode Island. E. H. Phelps, Maryland. W. l\L WilliaUls. Vermont. A. l\f. Hough, Alabama. George E. Walker, Korth Carolina. C. C. Woods. Quehec. W. R. Stubbkfielil. Manitoba. James W. Boyd, Wyoming. Lee A. HAll, Oregon. R. F. Stevenson, Pennsylvania. R. E. Cullins, ArizonA. Hllrry K€>ene, Colorado. John ll. Vincil, Egypt llnd Virginia. John R. Pllrson. Idaho. 1\fartill Collins, Illinois.

P. G. Woods, Indian Territory. F. W. Mott, Iowa. Saml. ~I. Kennard. Ireland. Jaek P. Richardson, Kansas. W. II. :'I'lllyO, Louisianll. SllmlH'1 H. Saunders, Minnesota. Cha~. F. Vogel. Kebraska. Noah M. Givan, New York. T. E. (illrrett, Scotland. V. O. Saunders. South Carolina. Allan l\IcDowell, Texas. B. H. Ingram, Utah. R. E. Anderson, ,Wisconsin. W. E. Robinsun, Kentucky. J. S. Browne, South Dakota.

PAST 1\IASTERS.

&~ D. N. Durgoyne James A. Harris A. Moore Berry John H. Deems \Viliiam Gillispie ,J. B. Flirmer J. L. Isaacs ; Phil. Riley \\'. H. :lIfayo Cha~. F. Vogel.

~~ Mi~souri

:

Missouri.. Missouri Mi-souri Missouri Missouri 'Missouri Missouri :Missouri l\1issouri

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~ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 1

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Name.

Lodge.

Geo. C. R. "'agoner V. O. Saunders. John Spencer Archibald Carr........... E ..J. Gross........ .los. \V. Branch Louis \V. Telltcberg R. U. Leonori Jno. S. Beggs Phil. J. Heuer Frank R. Eversole.................. John Buchanan : Geo: Pierce A. H. 11eyerpeter 1. O. Hailey E. V. Kyte A. III. Hough J. T. Short J. L. Thorpe P. R. Snlith .las. lIL Brewer John J. Brewer P. Godfrey B. P. Bailey J. B. Gill. \V. R. Painter J. G. 1\IiddelcofL John Chivers Thos. Seal. Jules .C. LaChance J. T. Boyd Leroy B. Valliant Robt. Burnie \V. D. Crandall 1\1. C. Lewis ; E. II. Phelps D. A. Ely.. J. A. WickhaIIl P. T. \\Toods H. \Y. Hensclrneier Geo. J. Berne Jeremiah Kinkade J. H路. Duvall J. n. Ash R. \\'. Parcels R. D. Willis John J. Pierron R. E. Collins Thos. J. "'hitely J. H. Bethune Sol. E. Waggoner J. C. Finagin Harry A. Krueger A. p'. Oliver

Mbsollri l\Jissollri 路Meridian.................. Beacon :............. Beacon................................... Beacon : . Beacon :.......................... George Washington.................................................... George Washington.................................................... George Washington George Washington..................................................... GeQrge \Vashington.................... NllphtaJi :........ Naphtali........ Ava............ 1Iount 1Ioriah.... Jefferson............ Jefferson........................... Jefferson........... .. Jacksonville Bonhoillme BOIlhOlTlmc........ rulton , Fulton .Haynesville \Vakanda ;.......... 'rebo \Varren : Polar Star......... Polar Star....... Polar Star Polar Star........ POll1f Star.... Brookfield Meramec. Heroine Kirksville : Gallatin Versailles Irwin Irwin : :McGee :Milton Queen City OccidentaL OccidentaL Occidental. , Occidental Occidental. Occidental. OccidentaL Occidental. Occidental. Occidental

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9 25 25 26 40 43 43 43 44 45 45 48 48 49 52 68 74 79 79 79 79 79 86 95 10'1 105 106 Ili

121 121 146

151 159 163 163 163 163 163 169 163 163 163 16::\

287

Appendix.

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LfJd.rlC.

Morris Leftwich \"111. N. Locker C. L. Bates A. C. Stewart Edw. W. League Chas. Steinman R. G. ChappelL Geo. Rees........ 1. D. Bond H. Hohenschild Jack p. Richardson Jas. W. Baldwin F. W. )Iott .James Stannard J. M. Orehard L. B. 'Voodside .James 1. Sears D. H. }\{oore Jas. Horrock:; \\'. K. Spinney . Wm. Richardson }\Ioses Ely James Fine John W. Elwell V. J. Marquis 1. p. Rouen Jos. H. Stewart.. R. E. Gamble ~. B. Pottt'r Henry Silvester l\I. Cooke Wm. Sessillghaus Harry Delaney Bryan Chas. H. Pellets John R. Parson Geo. S. Munach Eugene Granjean E. J. ThurJual1 G. 'V. Anderson Eden Reed John Nolde Jaco!) Schisler

OccidentaL Occide11tal. Occidenta 1. Occidental.. l'ride'ofthe West Pride of the West. Stewartsville Zeredatha Hickory Hill Rolla Good Hope Good TIope Good Hope.... . '" Kansas City Saleln Salem.................. La Plata (,ranville Keystone Keystone Keystone K('ystone Keystone Keystone : Shekinah l\fccha nicsville Mechanicsville Mechanicsville Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Auronl. Aurora Aurora : :Fenton Fenton

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Sam L. C. Rhodes J. C. Rose D. D. GanL Job Slack L. L. Lippmann Jacob Furth Dr. A. C. Robimon W. F. Lambe Jas. A. Smith, Jr Robt. T. l)enick

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:

163 163 163 163 179 179 182 189 211 213 218 218 218 2:20 225 225 237 24.0 24.:3

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243 243 :25G

Co~mos

260 260 260 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 2G7 2G7 267 281 2.')1 282

COSI110S Cosnlos Cosmos Temple.... AshIer King Hiram King Hiram Corner-Stone Corner路 Stone Corner-Stone Corner-Stone.. Corner-Stone Charity

:!S2 2S2 299 306 309 309 3:23 3:23 323 323 323 331

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R. Barney : \V. 'V. TIoward \V. R. Read C. C. \Valton IIug!l T. :!IIc:\{urtry \V. P. Hancock Gus \'Y. Niemann Fred A. Snlitl1 :;VI. L. Gates \V. E. RObinson Renj. Lynds Scott H: Blewett Geo. T :Murphy E. O. Gates Harrom Cline A. A. Arendall. E. C. Steele D..McPherson H. \reUer H. \"1. Fristoe A. Kleintopf A. Boettler J. H. Pohlnlan Henry J. Filsinger ,. J. Lampert Fred. Boettler J. F. Taubold .T. M. Fowler H. R. B. Cutler S. \V. Hayne~ \V. J. Thorll Alvin D. Reed Thos. P. "lorse Thoma!;; Brown 111. D. Strait P. Steinmfi,lln H. N. Saylor · L. F. MitchelL \.y. N. Evans · Phillip Kopplin A. B. Barbee ~L FoerHeI. O~wald Sturdy C. L. young .T. ·C. Br(l\l"n T. F. l'ifcGlhl;son J. M. Herloeker................. J. A. Sisler Chao. B. Adams 1If. \Y. Miller J. T. Ruffin E. P. Lamkin Jas. M. Wilsoll

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No.

Chillicothe

333 346 351 353 353 360 360 360 360 060 360 360 360 366 385 410 411 416 416 418 420 420 4~0 420 420 420 420 421 427 434 443 443

Arling(~n

·Mosaic ·Benton Benton Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tnscan Adliir Joplin Iberia Joppa Cuche Cuche Clear Creek Itaskli Itaska Itaska ItaskIL Ituska Huska Itasklt Urbana Glenwood \"'heeling Anchor Anchor Anchor \\'est Gate \Vest Gute \"'est Gate "'est Gate \Vest Gate Belton Lambskin Lambskin Lnmbskill Kirkwood KiJ-kwood Lewistown Lewistown Miltord Dexter Ferguson Ferguson Clintoll Clinton j\Ioscow

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28~

Your Committee desire to again call the attention of oflicers of Lodges to the action of the Committee on Credentials of the Seventy-first Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, as follows: "In view of the fact that a number of Lodges eZfc!(!d representatives to .the present session of the Grand Lodge, and such representatives have presented certificates to that effect, your Committee would call attention to the law requiri~g proxies to be in writing, signed by the officer appointing the PJ:oxy, and would recommend that blank forms therefor be sent with the 'Lodge Returns'to the Secretaries of Lodges for use by. the proper officers, also that printed forms be provided for members of the Grand Lodge, with blanks for the name of the member, rank, name and number of Lodge." Notwithstanding that the recommendation of that Committee was complied with and proper blanks were sent with the "Lodge Returns," a nwnbef of Lodges

ELECTED

representatives to the

PRESENT

session of the

GRAND LODGE.

Such action is unnecessary, and it is hoped it will be abandoned by those Lodges who have heretofore practiced the election of delegates to this Grand Lodge. ,v. P. HANCOCK, SAM L. C. RHODES, WM. SESSINGHAUS, G. W. LILLY, LESLIE OREAR. O;manittee.

G. L.-Ap. 19.

INDEX. A Allnual Meeting 3 " Opelling " 4 " " " Closing 85 " " 1893 86 Address of Grand Master : 5-18 " ~, "Referred to COlTIll1ittee .4 "Report of Committee on 35 " " Appeals, Report of Committee on路 ~ 54 AccQunts, Report of Comnlittee on .. ,: 33 ,' .. App. 174-176 Addresses of Grand Secretaries Appointments 16 Annual Election 74 Annual COll1Inunication 1893, T'ime of 86 Amendll1ent to Constitutioll 6H

B By-Laws, Report of ComlTIittee on " Adopted " ()rder to Print ' Board of Directors of "Home," Report of President and Officers : Board of Relief, Report of

66 67 80

37 65

C Credentials, Committee "Report of.. " Charters Granted, 1892 ~ " Issued, 1891 " Arrested Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee on Consolidated Lodges

.4 App. 275-289 32 19 13-15, 20, 78 71 20

292

[Oct.

Index.

Craft, State of Charges versus vVorshipful :Masters Charity, Report of C01l11nittee on Comrnittees Appointed COlnnlittees, Standing, Chairnlen of.. Correspondence, Report on, Presented " "" Commissions issued Corner-Stones ; . COlnmittee, 'Report on Revision Code, Revised Conlplilnentary

17-18 11-13 68 35,53 :-35, 84 = 34 App. 1-173 7, 19 路 8, 22 ~ .66 16 17

D Decisions Reported by Grand :Master , , 15 Diosciplille ~ 11-13 Dispensations Special, Granted 7 " Lodges Under, Reporton 32 D. D. Grand Masters, Report of Committee on 75 " " "I-list of '.. 84 "Reports of.. App. -180~201 " " Districts and District Depu ty Grand Masters App.256-273 District Lecturers ' 274 DisburseIl1ents 23, 25-26 pcaths, List of.. ; App. 230-234 Dead Lodges, List of App. 246-251. Directors of HOlne, Elected 82 District Deputy Grand Masters. Appointed 84 Duplicate qharters 20 Deputies, SpeciaL :.: 19 " District 8

E Exemplification of Work Election of Grand Officers

:

36, .52 74

1892.J

Index.

293 App. 242 17

Expulsions Reported Executive Acts

F Finances : 23-26 Financial Report 23-26 " Tables App. 216-229 Foreign Correspondence, Report on, Presented 34 " " "" App. 1-173 Foreigll l{elations 7

G Grand ~odge Opened 4 " " Closed : 85 " :Master's Address : 5-18 " " " Report on........... ...: 35 Grand Lodge Representatives Appointed 7 .,,, " List of.; ·.App. 176-179 "" " Present App. 285 " Lecturer's Report 26-32 " Secretary's Report 19-23 " " Recapitulation App. 255 " " Statement · App. 202-229 " Lodge Returns 21 " 'l'reasurer, Report of 24-26 " Officers Elected 74 83 " " Illstalled " " Appointed ~ 83 " Secretaries, List of App. 174, 175 Grand Lodge Proceedings ordered printed 82

H, "HOIne," .Masonic, Mention of, by Grand Master ., 11 ." Report 011 .......••.•..•••••..•..•.........•...•. 37 " 82 " " Directors Chosen

Index.

294

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.1 Instruction, Lodges of Installatioll Invitatioll Insurance ; Iowa-qffic~al Relations closed

:

10 83 1••••••••• 52 23 73

J .J urisprudence, Report of Committee on

77.

L Lodges of Instruction 10 Lodges Under Dispensation : 20 Lecturer, Grand, Report of : 26-32 Lodges, Consolidated 20 " Under Dispensation, Report of COllnnlttee mi 32 " Chartered, Report of Committee on 71 " According to District" App. 256-273 " Ne"w, Chartered App. 254 " . Dead, List of App. 246-,--2,51 " . I{en10val of 22

M "Masonic l:IOlne of Missouri," Mention by G. 1\1. 11 " " " Report of President 37 " " " .Report of Superintendent. .49 ." " " Report of Secretary .42 . " " " Report of Treasurer...... . .46 Men10rials ," ,.. 64 87 -93 Memorial Tablets

.

N

Ne,v J..Jodges " " Created Non-PaYlnent of Dues, Suspensions for Necrolog·Y ,

o

Officers, Grand, Present Official Acts of Grand Master

8 32 App. 235-241 6-7 3; App. 284

17-18

index:

1892.J

295

Officers, Past Grand, in Attendance App. 285 " " , , 'In tl1e P as, t L'1St 0 f" . App. 2?;c,-":,u0 r-:" ') '"' ,") " . Gral1d, Elected ·.. 74 " "Installed 83 " "Appointed ~.; 83 Our Dead ; :·.' · ·.'::.. : ;6-7 I

p Past Gral1d Officers; List of ' " " " in Attendance " Masters, r;ist of Present Pay-roll Petition of Adelphi Lodge

/

App. 252-253

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App. 285

pp. 285"":""288

70 82

: Il

Returns ; ' '..' 21 Report of Grand Secretary 18-23 " of Grand Lecturer 26-32 Report of Grand Treasurer : 24-26 " ". President and Directors of'~Masonic Ho~e" 37-51 " "Special Committee on Masonic Home 79 " "" " " case ofV·l. L. Johnsoll.:..70 " "" " " ToHec Lodge 81 " "Co11l1uittee on Grand Master's Address 35 "" " " Appeals and Grievances 54-64 "" " "Arrested Charters 78 "" " " Charity 68 "" " " Chartered Lodges 71 "" " " Lodges under Dispensation 32 "" " " By-Laws 80 "" " " Ways and Means 69 "" " " Accounts 33 "" " " Jurisprudence 77 "" " " D. D. G. M.Reports ' 75 "" " " Credentials App. 275-289 "" " " Memoirs 75, 76

286

Index.

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83 Resolution 011 case of Mrs. l\tIaybrick " to provide another hall for next meeting 82 Resolutions : 34, 68, 82 App. 1-173 Report on Correspondence-GeneraL Reports of. District Deputy Grand "Masters 8 " "" " " " ..App. 180-201 Representatives, List of App. 176-179 Relief, St. Joseph Board of, Report of.. , 65 Recapitulation 23, App. 25.5 Reinstatements : App. 243-245 Removals 22 Rules of Order " 80

S State of the Craft Standing and Special Committees Secretaries, Grand, List of Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct State Lodges of Instruction Special Comluittees, Appointment of ; " Appropriation

17, 18 35, 53 App. 174-175 App. 235-241 App. 242 10 ' 53 16

T Thanks, Votes of. rrabular StatenlCnts Toltec Lodge, No. 520

53,82 App. 202-229 17, 81

lJ Unauthorized Lecturers

9

V Visitations

17

W

Work Exen1plifie~ Ways and Means, Report of Comluittee ,\T eak Lodges ,

011

36, 52 69 9

OFFICERS -OF THE-

GRAl D LODGE OF MO. 1892=3.

.. . JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis HARRY KEENE, St. Joseph J. B. THOMAS, Albany A. M. HOUGH, Jefferson City SAMUEL M. KENNARD, St. Louis REV. JOHN D. VINCIL, D. D., St. Louis* ALLAN McDOWELL, t. Louis REV. C. H. BRIGGS, Fayette REV. JOH W. ROBI SON, Bridgeton D. A. JAMISO ,St. Louis F. J. TYGARD, Butler WK. RICHARDSON, St. Louis E. F. ALLE ,Kansas City : J. W. BOULWARE, Palmyra A. H. KOLLMEYER, New Florence R. S. BROWNE, Potosi REUBEN BARNEY, Chillicothe WK. F. KUHN, Kansas City LESLIE OREAR, Marshall JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

Grand Master. D. Grand Master. G. Senior Warden. G. Junior Warden. G. Treasurer. G. Secretary. G. Lecturer. G. Chaplain. G. Chaplain. G. Sen. Deacon. G. Jr. Deacon. G. Marshal. G. Marshal. G. Sword Bearer. G. Sen. Ste1»ard. G. Jr. Ste1»ard. G. Pursui1lant. G. Orator. G. Orator. G. Tyler.

*AIso Committee on Foreign Correspondence.

I. NOTB.-Allletters for the Grand Lecturer should be addressed to care of the Grand Secretary, 510 Pine Street, who will deliver them.