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C;RAND LODGE OF MO. 1896=7. • DORSEY A. JAMISON, St. Louis F. J. TYGARD, Butler E. F. ALLEN, Kansas City C. H. BRIGGS, Fayette SAMUEL M. KE~NARD, St. Louis JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis* ALLAN McDOWELL, St. Louis RE\'. JOHN W. ROBINSON, Clayton REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Rich Hill CAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City JOSEPH C. FINAGIN, St. Louis CHAS. S. GLASPELL, Kansas City WM. RICHARDSON, St. Louis 'WELTON O'BANNO~, New Madrid JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City H. H. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla A, L. ROSS JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

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Grand Mastm·. D. Grand Mastel'. G. Seniol' Wa7·den. G. Junivi' Warden. G. Treasurel·. G. Secl·etm·y. G. Lect7/1·er. G. Chaplain. G. Ohaplain. G. Sen. Deacon. G. Jun. Deacon. G. Marshal. G. Mm·shal. G. Bword Bem·el·. G. Ben. Bteward. G. Jun. Stewa?'d. G. Pursuivant. G. Tilel·. Correspondence,

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ANNUAL路 COMMUNICATION OF THE

M. Vi. GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. M., STATE OF MISSOURI. The Seventy-Sixth Annual Communication of the Most Volorshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the Germania Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., October 20, 1896, at 10 o'clock, A. ){. rfhe Grand Officers were present as follows: A. M. HOUGH D. A. JAMISON F. J. TYGARD : E. F. ALLEN SAMUEL M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL ALLAN McDOWELL REV. JOHN H. MILLER REV. JOHN W. ROBINSON C. H. BRIGGS ; CAMPBELL WELLS I. V. McMILLAN JOHN C. YOCUM WILLIAM RICHARDSON CHARLES S. GLASPELL WELTON O'BANNON J. C. FINAGIN : ~ LESLIE OREAR.... H. H. HOHENSCHILD .. ; JOHN W. OWEN

M. W. Grand Master. R. W. Deputy Grand Master. R. W. Grand Senior Warden. R. W. Grand Junior Warden. R. W. Grand Treasurer. R. W. Grand Secretary. R. W. Grand Lecturer. R. W. Grand Ohaplain. R. W. Grand Ohaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Orator. Grand Orator.. :. Grand Marshal. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword Bearer. :. Grand Senior路Steward. Grand .Junior Steward. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tiler.

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OPENING.

The M. W. Grand Lodge was opened in" AMPLE FORM by the Grand Master, assisted by other Grand Officers. After the rendition of sacred music, led by Brother Froelich at the organ, the members joining in the song, "There are lonely hearts to cherish while the days are going by," prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. John H. Miller. The representatives of a constitutional numher of Lodges being present, the Grand Master"declared the Grand 路 Lodge open and ready for路business. CREDENTIALS.

The路 Grand Master designated the following Brethren as a Committee on Credentials: Bros. R. L. Wardin, A. Fisher, D. :M. Wilson, Cyrus H. Jones, James E. Vincil. Said Oommittee r~ported Representatives present from 270' Lodges during the Session. [See report of Committee in Appendix.] ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The M. W. Grand Master presented and read his Annual Address. Following the reading of the same, the Deputy Grand Master referred it to a Committee to consider and distribute the subject matter therein, consisting of the Past Grand Masters present, wit~ John D. Vincil, Chairman: Thos. E. Garrett, R. E. Anderson, Noah M. Givan, Lee A. Hall, Joseph S. Browne, W. R. Stubblefield, John R. Parson, B. H. Ingram, Jas. W. Boyd, J. B. 'fhomas, R. F. Stevenson. The Address is as follows:

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ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

BRETHREN :-1 welcome you cordially and fraternally to the Seventy-Sixth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, acknowledging our trust in the one living and true' God, and rendering thanks for the many favors bestowed. The year has been one of peace and harmony throug~outthis Grand ' Jurisdiction. I extend to the members of the Grand Lodge my profound and sincere thanks for the high honor conferred upon me at the last Annual Communication by its' selection of me as Grand Master. I shall ever hold them in grateful remembrance. I have enrleavored to rlischarge the duties of the office faithfully and impartially, and have been prompted in all ~y Masonic proceedings to act for the best interest of Masonry. FOREIGN RELATIONS.

I am pleased to report that peace and friendly relations exist between this Grand Lodge and all Grand Lodges with which we have fraternal relations. THE HOME.

The Masonic Home is one of the brightest jewels in the crown of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. The action of the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication established its support and maintenance beyond doubt. Too much credit and praise cannot be bestowed upon the Board of Directors of that institution, especially upon the President and Executive Committee. The labor performed by them, and the interest taken in the Home can be known only to those who participate in their proceedings. All praise to them. I DEATHS.

During the past year the mes~enger pf death has visited our ranks and called loved ones from among UB. "There is no death! an angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved things awayAnd then we call them â&#x20AC;˘dead.' Thoug-h passed beyond our tear-dimmed sight, 'Tis but a larger life to gain'; We feel their presence oft-the same, Except in sin and pain."

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The Committee ,on Obituaries wili make suitable report touching our .departed Brethren. The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge require the Grand Master to give an account of his official acts, during the recess, the state of Masonry in the jurisdiction, and recommend to the Grand Lodge such measures as he may deem expedient and necessary. r shall endeavor to keep within these bonds. DISPENSATIONS.

I have granted dispensations for the following purposes: Removal of Lodges, dedication of halls, election of office:rs, reballoting on candidates and the laying of corner-stones, in all cases requiring the fullest compliance with the law. I officiated at the laying of the corner-stone of Barnes Medical College, St. Louis. All of the above official acts will appear in the report of the Grand Secretary. ' The complaint of Clinton Lodge, No. 548, A. F. & A.-M., against Williamsport Lodge, No. 38, A. F. & A. M., of Indiana, which was referred to me at the last communication of the Grand Lodge for adjustment, has been satisfactorily settled. I declined to grant a dispensation for a Lodge at Jamesport, being satisfied after investigation that it would not be to the best interest of Masonry; r have since been confirmed in that opinion. I have refused all requests to permit candidates to be examined and degrees conferred out of time, such requests being contrary to the law of the Grand Lodge. r have also refused all requests of .Lodges to appear in public on other than Masonic occasions. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND :MASTERS APPOIN'I'ED.

I have appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters to fill vacancies occasioned by resignations: R. W. Bro. W. F. Tygard declined appointment and R. W. Bro. R. F. Hulett appointed; Brother Hulett resigned and I appointed R. W. Bro. O. D. Austin. R. W. Bro'. J. W. Purves resigned and R. W. Bro. John Isbell appointed. R. W. Bro. M. T. Davis resigned and R. W. Bro. John E. Adamson appointed. I appointed R. VI{. Bro. C. C. Carlton Representative of. Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island, and R. W. Bro. A. G. McCombe Representative of this State near the Grand Lodge of Victoria, Australia.

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SUSPENDED WORSHIPFUL MASTER..

Charges were preferred and presented to me against Brother C. J. Hagan, W. M., of Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, A. F. & A. M. R. W. Bro. Edward Higbee, Deputy Grand Master of that District, being sick and unable to make an investigation, I commissioned Brother R. D. Cramer to make the investigation, and upon his report I suspended Brother Hagan from office and cited him to appear at this session of the GrandLod~e to answer the charges. The papers are in the possession of the Grand Secretary.

CHARGES AGAINST WORSHIPFUL MASTER DISMISSED.

Charges. were preferred and presented to me against Bro. J. C. Welch, W. M.,of Summerville Lodge, No. 555, A. F. & A. M., which I referred to R. W. Bro. E. C. Steele, Deputy Grand Master' of that District, for investigation, and, after full inquiry, he reported to me that in his opinion the charges were not well founded, and I thereupon dismissed the same. The papers are with the Grand Secretary. STATE LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.

I have held during the year State Lodges of Instruction at the following places: Nevada, Joplin, Springfield, Lexington, Charleston, De Soto, Warrensburg, Maitland, Cameron, Trenton, Macon City, Moberly, Montgomery City, Marshall, Butler, Monett and' Lebanon; all of which were well attended, except two. These meetings, I think, will result in much good to the Fraternity. R. W: Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present at all of said meetings and had charge of the work. The labors of the Grand Lecturer cannot be too highly appreciated by the Brethren of this Jurisdiction. His knowledge of Masonry, and his patience and perseverance in imparting it to the Brethren are remarkable. He seems never to be unwilling or too weary to instruct those who wish to learn. He has' rendered much valuable service to the Fraternity and is worthy of the highest praise. I desire to return my thanks to my District Deputy Grand Masters for their assistance during the y.ear. I have had occasion to call on several of them to adjust matters that threatened trouble, and in all c~esthey have brought peace and harmony out of what seemed would generate discord. I have received reports from Deputy Grand Masters of the. following Districts: 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19, 20, 22,

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23,24,25, 27, 30, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43,44,45,46,47,48,49,51,52,53 and 54. The others have made no reports. The reports received indicate a healthy condition of the Fraternity, and earnest efforts on behalf of the District Deputy Grand Masters and Brethren to improve in Masonry. I have rendered no decisions. I have received and answered a multitude of letters, and have been able to dispose of all matters submitted to me by a reference to the decisions of the Grand Lodge or its By-Laws. RECOMMENDA'rIONS. .

I recommend that the Grand Lodge change its By-Laws 80 as to require a petition from at least twenty Master Masons in good standing, before a dispensation shall be issued for a new Lodge. This may at first sight seem a hardship, but the experience of a Grand Master leads him to the conclusion that Lodges are too easily formed, and that there are now too many for the real good of Masonry in this Jurisdiction. It is difficult to obtain a quorum in most Lodges of a membership of less than twenty, and it requires at least fifteen members to confer the degrees with any perfection or solemnity. Besides, a Lodge that cannot start with twenty members will rarely prove to be strong or useful Lodge. I recommend that the Grand Lodge take such action as will require, under penalty, the reading of the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances and Jurisprudence, in full, in every Lodge upon receipt of ~he Annual Proceedings of路 the Grand Lodge. And' Masters should be, by some means, required to comply with that portion of the installation, ceremony which requires theJ:!l to search the Book of Constitutions and cause it to be read in open Lodge that none may pretend ignorance of the law. If Masters and Brethren would familiarize themselves with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge and the Book of Constitutions, they would save themselves, their Lodges and the Grand Master a great deal of trouble, and the Grand Lodge would have fewer appeals and grievances to attend to. In this connection I suggest that hereafter but two copies of the Grand Lodge Proceedings be sent to each Lodge, and both copies should be kept in the Lodge Room. But few Lodges appreciate the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and it is often difficult to find a copy in many of the Lodges. The publication of the Proceedings is expensive, and much could thus be saved by printing fewer copies. Many of the Subordinat.e Lodges are 'very negligent in the collection of their ~ues. This fault should be remedied. The longer members

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are permitted to remain delinquent the m'ore difficult it is to collect, and such delay and .negligence often result in the remission of dues that should not be remitted. If Worshipful Masters will enforce the prompt payment of dues, annually, there will be very few remissions reported to the Grand Lodge, and much less trouble to collect, and the Lodges would soon find themselves in much better financial condition. To the M. W. Bro. John D. Vincil, Grand Secret'ary, and R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, I extend my warmest thanks for the many acts of kindness and courtesy shown me during my administration. They have been of much service to me and I cannot too highly esteem them. In them the Grand Lodge has two invaluable officers and every Grand Master two able and conscientious assistants. To the Brethren generally I acknowledge my appreciation of the courtesies shown me. My official relations with you cease with this communication. I have endeavored to conduct a plain, practical business administration, and to discharge the duties of the office impartially and withont prejudice, fear or favor, always being guided by what seemed to me the correct principles of Masonry and that which would result in the most good to the Fraternity. I desire to again express my thanks for the high favor bestowed upon me, ho'ping ever to retain the highest esteem of my Brethren. . A. M. HOUGH, Grand Mastel'.

October 20th, 1896.

MEMORIAL.

A memorial was presented by Strafford Lodge, No. ~H7, praying for the restoration of W. L. Johnson, expelled by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1893. On motion, the memorial was referred to the Committee on Appeals. INVITATION.

The Grand Secretary read an invitation from the Officers of Naphtali Lodge, NQ.25, requesting the attendance of the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge at the regular

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meeting of said Lodge on the evening of the 22d inst., to confer the degree of Master Mason on a candidate. The invitation was accept~d. REPORT, OF GRAND SECRETARY.

The Grand Secretary presented his Nineteenth Annual Report, accompapied by the Report of Brother Samuel M. Kennard, Grand Trea.surer. They are as follows: GRAND 'SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lod,qe of MissoU1"i, A. P. & A. M.: .

In submitting my nineteenth annual report as Grand Secretary, I have to say that, at the time of its preparation, there is an unusually large number of delinquencies standing against the Lodges of tbe jurisdiction. These may be reduced before the final wind-up for the year. After my books are closed and passed upon by the committee, s. supplemental repo;t will be furnished showing the complete state of affairs connected with the Lodges. I have never been able to understand why the Lodges do not more generally comply with the law respecting returns. The requirement made upon them to close the fiscal year on the 31st day of July, and furnish returns and pay Grand Lodge dues during the month of August, is so utterly disregarded as to provoke wonder, and start the question" What is the use of having law for the government of Lodges?" If any means can be devised to remedy these derelictions, I will be debtor to the one whb shall provide them. Until the Grand Lodge resorts to very vigor6us measures to insure obedience to its injunctions, efforts on the part of the Grand Secretary will be as futile in future as in the past. Owing to the non-compliance with the law, I sent out the usual warning notice on the first of September. Patience hath her victories as well as some other things. But delays do not contribute to the comfort of one who desires to be prompt in the discharge of duty as an officer. NEW LODGES. Immediately after the close of the: last session, the fifty-four Deputies oC Districts were commissioned, and charters sent out to those whose duties required them to constitute l,odges newly created by the Grand Lodge. The Lodges thus constituted are as follows: Delphian, No. 137, Birch Tree, Shannon County. Pilot Knob, No. 182, Richville, Douglas County. Albert Pike, No. 219, Kansas City, Jackson County. Unity, No. 495, Richards, Vernon County. Deepwater, No. 562, Deepwater, Henry County. York, No. 563, Kansas City, Jackson County. SPECIAL COMMISSIONS. Brother W. F. Tygard, Deputy of the Thirty-sixth District declined to serve. Brother R. F. Hulett was appointed to fill the vacancy. He subsequently resigned, when Brother O. D. Austin was commissioned by order of the Grand Master. Brother John W. Purves resigned as Deputy of the Thirty-first District, when Brother John Isbell was appointed to fill that vacancy. Brother M. T. Davis, of the Fifty~third District, resigned his office and Brother John E. Adamson was commissioned to take his place.

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DISPENSATIONS. In obedience to the orders of Grand Master Hough, I issued dispensations for-the formation of the following new Lodges: Pinevillc, at Pineville, McDonald County. Jerusalem, at Jericho, Cedar County. Amity, at Filley, Cedar County. Rosendale, at Rosendale, Andrew County. Crane, at Crane, Stone County. REPRESENTATIVES COMMISSIONED. Commissions were issued to the following parties as Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodges named, by order of the Grand Master: C. C. Carlton, at the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island. A. G.路 McCombs, at the Grand Lodge of Victoria, Australia. Irving E; Webstcr, at the Grand Lodge of Florida. Geo. W. Wright, at the Grand Lodge of Virginia. COMMISSIONS RECEIVED. The following Brethren have been commissioned as Representatives at the Grand Lodge of Missouri, upon the recommendation of Grand Master Hough: H. E. Blakeman, for the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. M. T. Davis, for thc Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island. John T. Short, for the Grand Lodge of Delaware. Charles E. Reid, for the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. William W. Williams, for the Grand Lodge of Vermont. DUPLICATE CHARTERS. The charters of Richmond Lodge, No. 57, Poplar Bluff, No. 209, and Latimer, No. 395, having been' destroyed 'by fire, duplicates were issued by order of the Grand Master. CONSOLIDATION. Gothic Lodge, No. 108, located at Moberly, united its destinies by consolidation with Moberly Lodge, No. 344. The organization now numbers 216 members. It is believed that similar copartnerships might be formed to the advantage of the Fraternity in many communities in this jurisdiction. SURRENDERED. 'rurney Lodge, No. 519, at Turney, Clinton County, surrendered its charter early in the year. It had reached the conclusion that it were better to retire gracefully from the lines than to be subjected to an undesirable funeral. Paying up all its obligations, making returns for the term, and meeting its dues to Grand Lodge, the Lodge surrendered with character and credit. Others were urged to follow its example, but failed to do so; Consequently the Grand Master ordered the arrest of the charters of Altona Lodge, No. 315, Altona, Bates County, and that of Mande~ille, No. 373, Mandeville, Carroll County. The charters and rccords of the foregoing Lodges are now in the custody of the Grand.Lodge. TIME OF MEETING.' The Grand Lodge at its last session made a change in the time of meeting, fixing upon the THIHD TUESDAY in October, instead of the date formerly in use. In order that the Lodges might be fully advised. of said change,I sent out in September a circular

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notifying them of the date of the present session. I have learned that Brethren were not informed of this matter. The presumption is that Secretaries of Lodges failed to announce the'receipt of the circular. This statement is made that the office may not be held responsible for a lack of information on the part of Lodges. GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. Owing to the fact that the last session was held away from my base of operations, I could not push the work of printing and delivering the Proceedings with the usual facility. The Grand Lodge closed at Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon, October 17th. In five working days the Proceedings were being mailed. The edition, running over two thousano copies, was closed out within a week from the time the Grand Lodge ended its labors. This was not in my usual time, but the delay could not be avoided. It has been the rule of this office for many years to furnish the Proceedings to the Fraternity in Missouri with all possible speed. This is due the Brethren, who have a right to expect dispatch in work for which they pay. When I fail to meet this claim, some one else can take the office. There can be neither apology or justification for such delays as have come to the attention of the Fraternity in Missouri during past years. If I could not do any better than has been done, I would quit. PRINTING. The Committee on "Ways and Means" at the last session, expressed a belief that a "material saving can in the future be made in the matter of printing our Proceedings", and advised that an "effortbe made to secure a reduction in this item of appropriation". In accordance with said suggestion, I called for sealed bids, which were made by all the leading printing establishments of the city. As I am held responsible for the character of the work furnished the Fraternity I claimed the right to exercise a sound discretion in selecting a publisher. In doing so, it is found that not alwa~'s the" lowest" is the" best bidder". It has come to my knowledge that firms offering to do our work at It low figut:e were not in condition to carry out their promises in !Lny reasonable time, thus delaying the Proceedings unduly and until the Craft would forget that there had been a session of the Grand Lodge. One firm that bid for the job failed during the season. Had the work been assigncd to said firm, I would have been caught in the midst of my plans, and the work delayed indefinitely. I did not propose to risk anything on this line but gave the pnnting to an old and reliable firm which has done the work for a number of years with great promptitude and excellence. The bid made by said firm wai'; more reasonable than others except such as lacked merit and facility. The price for the job this year will satisfy the most critical APPEALS. Quite a number of cases passed through the office into the hands of the Chairman of the Committee 011 Appeals, Brother Leslie Orear. RE-BALLOTING. Under the direction of the Grand Master, I issued permIssIOn to the following Lodges to re-ballot on rejected applications for the mysteries, as authorized by Section No. 149 of the Grann Lodge By-Laws: Marcus Lodge, No., no ; Joplin Lodge, No. 355; Lathrop Lodge, No. 506 and Stella Lodge, No. 538. ELECTION OF OFFICEl}S. Permission was issued to the following Lodges to elect officers by order of the Grand Master: Missouri, No.1; St. John, No. 28; Tipton, No. 56; Monett, No. 129; Mountain Grove, No. 158; Defiance, No. l;8 ; Point Pleasant, No. 176; Trilumina, No. 205; Hickory Hill, No. 211: Granville, No. 240; Alanthus, No. 252; Kearney, No. 311; Cainsville, No. 328; Hebron, No. 354; Ma.lden, No. 406; Sedgewickville, No. 426; Biswell, No. 510.

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REMOVAL OF LODGES AND DEDICATION OF HALLS. Under authority of the Grand Master, permission was issued to the Lodges named below to change their places of meeting. The Halls, into which 路the Lodges moved, were for the most part new buildings. The ceremonies of dedication, according to Masonic usage, were duly performed under the commissions issued, in connection with the removal of said Lodges: St. Louis, No. 20; Naphtalo, No. 2.'): Bonhomme, No. 45; Richmond, No. 57; Pattonsburg, No. 65; Friendship, No: 89; Heroine, No. 104 ; Williamsville, No. 107 ; Trenton, No 111; Athens, No. 127; Braymer, No. 135; Texas, No. 177; Barbee, No. 217; St. James, No. 230; Alton, No. 255; Cold Springs, No. 274; Kennedy, No. 349; Chillicothe, No. 333; Friend, No. 352; .Winona, No. 420 ; Anchor, No. 443; Jonesburg, No. 457; Raymore, No. 461; Furguson, No. 542; Foster, No. 554; Rosendale, U. D. CORNER-STONES. Commissions were issued to properly qualified parties to lay corner-stones as follows: Masonic Building, at Houston. ~{ethodist Church, at Westport. Methodist Church, at Pineville. and the Court House at Warrensburg, Johnson Co. TRANSPORTATION. M. W:Bro. John R. Parson, Commitee, obtained the usual rates for Representatives to the Grand Lodge. This arrangement is on the certificate plan, being full fare coming, and returning at one-third the usual rate. Brother Parson could not make any satisfactory arrangement with the hotels without furnishing a positive statement as to the number of guests likely to seek entertainment. I opened il. correspondence with all of the hotels in the city and obtained such information as was possible. This, together with the terms agreed upon for reduced railroad fare, was printed and sent out in the form of a circular, early in September, to all Lodges. The printed statemcnt will be found in the Grand Lodge', showing where entertainment may be had. Concessions have been made, to some extent, by all the hotels named in the circular above mentioned. The appended statement will furnish the necessary information to Representatives respecting return tickets. " Railroad privileges may be had as follows: Buy ticket at starting point, tllking !I. receipt from the agent路for same. Said receipt will be signed by Brother John R. Parson, during Grand Lodge, on which the holder can purchase return ticket for one-third fare. If transportation should be over more than one line, buy ticket over each road traveled and ask for receipt in each case. No return rates can be obtained unless a receipt is secured where ticket is purchased. The' certificate plan' is the only one by which reduced rates can be had." St. Louis banks continue to charge exchange on all checks received from banks in the State, with a few exceptions. This will amount to more than was paid on this account last year. The statement has not yet been furnished the Grand Secretary. DELINQUENT LODGES. At the time qf closing this report there were fifty-two Lodges delinquent as to returns and dues. Thirty-one of these have paid no attention to the law or to the notices sent from this office early in September and also early in October. Twenty-one of the Lodges that made returns have failed to pay dues, showing an arrearage, according to their report, of 81,373. From the thirty-one non-reporting Lodges, estimating their liabilities from the returns of last year, there will be due the sum of $1,039. making

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a total of outstanding and unpaid dues of $2,412. Judging from the payments made by delinquent Lodges after the close of the session of 1895, which footed up over $3,000, the foregoing amounts will doubtless be. paid at no distant day. The financial condition of the times may be offered as a reason why these amounts have not been promptly paid into the Grand Lodge treasury. While some allowance may be made for delay in paying Grand Lodge dues by those Lodges that have sent in their returns, there is no excuse or justification to be offered for the thirty-one Lodges Which have disregarded duty and obligations as to making their annual reports. I give below a statement of outstanding amounts due the Lodges that have reported. This shows that Secretaries have failed to do iheir duty. It is certainly astounding to find the large sums of uncollected and outstanding dues which are reported by the Lodges in their financial路 statements. Such extended credit on the part of Lodges, to their members, indicates a reckless indifference as to official responsibility. When dues are allowed to llccumuillte against members year after year, the probabilities are strong in the direction of such delinquents accepting suspension rather than to pay the increased and increasing indebtedness. No business man will indulge a customer year after year, however high his standing in the community, just for the honor of having the name on his books. The returns for the year show an unusually large number of suspensions for non-payment of dues. The loss of membership in the Grand Jurisdiction, caused by such suspensions, is believed to be almost equal to if not more,than the accessions to the Fraternity during the year. Referring to the above statement, concerning the unpaid amounts due Lodges from their members, I find that the indebtedness on this account, in the Lodges that have made returns, foots up the startling sum of $41,722.91. No wonder that Lodges are "hard up." FINANCIAL. It will be gratifying to the members of the Grand Lodge, and the Fraternity at

large, to learn that the funds ar" still in a very sound and satisfactory condition. When the books were closed by the Committee on Accounts, October 4, 1895, there was a balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of $33,319.16. At that time there were outstanding claims against the. Lodges, on account of unpaid dues, of something over $3,000. This has been collected, to which has been added $120, fees for six charters granted at the last session. Five Lodges have been created under dispensation, the fees therefrom amounting to $150. From Mandeville Lodge, No. 373, whose charter was arrested" Brother H. M. Pettit, D. D. G. M., turned in $16. The recapitUlation below, will indicate these sev~ral amounts together with the income on account of Grand Lodge dues for 1896. The showing, financially, is better than last year. The aggregate funds for the entire year add up $64,330.16. Disbursments, inclUding the amouDt paid thc Home since last session, show a net balance on hand at the close of this report of $38,862. This is nearly $6,000 in excess of the balance on hand at the close of the last session. Th~ total disbursements for the year, including the amount paid the Home, aggregate $25,468.16. Deduct from this amount the sum paid the Home, which was $15,181, and the expenses 'of the Grand Lodge for the )'ear will be $10,287.16. The appropriations reported by the Committee on Ways and Means footed up $9,961.30. There is an excess of $325.86 over the appropriation. The Committee on Ways and Means will find that this excess is accounted for by certain sums paid out to meet expenses that were not included in the appropriation. The actual expenses of the year fall below the amount appropriated by the Committee. The expenditure the coming year for printing Grand Lodge Proceedings will materially reduce the outlay. ' 0

HOME ACCOUNT. As shown above, during the past year, $15,181 of the funds went to the support of the Masonic Home. This included a balance .of $424 due the Home on 'back dues for

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1894. The amount of Grand Lodge dues received for the present year, up to and including the eighth day of October, when my books are closed, is $27,398, one-half of which will go to the Home, amounting to 813,69Q. The outstanding and collectible dues will increase the Home fund somewhat. Deducting the amount due the Home$13,699- from the grand total-$38,862-will leave a clear balan'ce in the treasury for Grand Lodge purposes of $25,163. See below. RECAPITULATION. Balance on hand October 4, 1895 833,319 Received on Dues for 1895........... 3,327 Received Charter fees from six Lodges for 1895............... 120 Received fees for five Dispensations for 1896.... .......... ...... 150 Received funds from dead Lodge, No :373........................ 16 Received Grand Lodge Dues for 1896 to Oct. 8 27,398

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NOTE-Amount due the Home to date, $13,699.00. This will leave $25,163.00 in the treasury, which will be increased by dues yet unpaid. The following Lodges having failed to make returns, are placed in the list of delinquents, namely: Dagan No. 394 Tipton No. 56 Latimer 395 Braymer 135 White Water 417 Clifton mIl 161 Scdgwickville ~.. 426 Lindley 253 Louisville.. 428 Fayetteville. 264 Competition :.. 432 Composite..................... 369 Ka.<;eyville 498 Marionville 390 The Lodges making returns and failing to pay dues are herewith reported, as follows; with the amounts due: $ 42 King Hiram No. 309 Bethanr路 No. 97 $ 62 42 Montrose................... 408' Bogard.............. 101 路35 Powell........ 173 St. Nicholas ;............... 435 23 20 Hamilton.. 224 25 42 Lewistown 494 Claflin 229 28 Biswell.................. 510 50 Lodge of Truth 268 48

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Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. SAM. M.. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER, In account with GRAND. LODGE OF MISSOURI, A. F. and A. M. : DEBITS. ~, 1895, To Balance as per last report . $33,319 16 October 9, " To Cash, J. D. Vincil, Grand Secretary . 69200 do do do ................................. 32000 12, " ................................. do do do 73600 23, " ................................. do do do 12000 23, " ................................. do do do 28800 November 1, " ................................. 21500 do do do 6, " ................................. 20800 do do do 9, " ................................. do do do 2100 December 6, .. ................................. 26900 do do do 30, " ................................. do do do 37500 January 8,1896, ............................. '" 20:100 do do do March 7," ................................; do do do 1,357 00 August 4," ............................... 63900 do do do 5, ................................. 316 00 do do do 10, " ................................. 785 00 do do do 11, " ................................. 811 00 do do do 15, " ................................. do do do 55000 17, " ......... ........................ 1,68600 do do do :l0, " ................................. 66900 do do do :l2, " ................................. 894 00 do do do 25 , " ................................. 1,054 00 do do do :l6, " ................................. 67900 do do do ." 27, " ................................. 91600 do do do :lS, " ................................. 1,03100 do do do 31, " ................................. 1,463 00 do do do September 1, " ................................. 1,34000 do do do 1, " .................................. 2,179 00 do do do 9, " ...... .......................... 1,853 00 do do do 9, " ................................. 86700 do do do 10, " ......... ....................... 40300 do do do 11, " ................................. 34600 do do do 12, " ................................. 23900 do do do 14, " .............. ................... 61800 do do do 15, " ................................. 558 00 do do do 16, " ................................. 32500 do do do 17, " ................................. 5'2700 do do do 19, " ................. ............... 544 00 do do do 21, " ................................. 48900 do do do 22, " ................................. 34900 do do do 23, " 31600 .......................... ...... do do do 25, " 37300 ................... ............. do do do 26, " .................................. 524 00 do do do 28, " ................................. 301 00 do do do 29, " ................................. 65000 do do do 30, " .............. .................. 71900 do do do October 1, " 46800 ................................. do do do 3, " 26600 ................................. do do do 6, " 46000 ................................. do do do 8, " Total amount of Receipts

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Fraternally submitted, SAM'L M. KENNARD,

Grand Treasurer.

l\1.W. Bro. R. E. Anderson, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, i~ behalf of that Grand Lodge extended fraternal greetings to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and sub'mitted a paper on the subject of Masonic Relief, transmitted to him from the Grand Lodge of Michigan. The paper was referred to a Committee, which the Grand Master appointed, as follows: Bros. R. E. Anderson, 路Noah M. Givan: John R. Parson and Martin Collins.

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GRAND LECTURER'S REPORT.

The report of R. ,V. Brother Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was presented, and is as follows: ST. LOUIS, October, 1896. To the Most Worshipfal Gmnd Lodge oj Missouri. A. F. & A . .llf.:

Herewith I present my twenty-sixth annual report as Grand Lecturer. During the year State Lodges of Instruction have been held at the following- places: Nevada, Joplin, Springfield, Lexington, Charleston, De Soto, Warrensburg, Maitland, Cameron, Trenton, Macon, Moberly, Montgomery, Marshall, Butler, Monett and Lebanon. Except the last two, all were splendid meetings. Intense interest was shown, and much good was doubtless accomplished. At the last two, political gatherings interfered to some extent. These meetings were presided over by the Grand Master, and at one or more we had the assistance of the following Grand Officers: F. J. Tygard, G. S. W., J. H. Miller, G. Chap., C. H. Briggs, G. S. D., Campbell Wells, G. J. D., Jas. C. Finagin, G. S. S., Leslie Orear,G. J. S.. Harmon Cline, E. C, Steele, J. M. Ritchey, J. E. Adamson, H. E. Nearing, C. L. Frost, H. M. Petit, Jas. A. Boone, Welton O'Bannon, R. W. McMullin, A. L. Ross, Z. T. Martin, C. W. Bolster, S. H. Black, A. S. Houston, D. M. Pinkerton, O. D. Austin, and John W. Farris, D. D. G. M.'s; and D. B. Farnsworth, R. L. Wardin, John C. Yocum, R. F. Hulett, and H. B. Dunnegan, D. L.'s; and also the following Past Grand Masters: C. C. Woods, B. H. Ingram, Geo. R. Hunt, and R. F. Stevenson. There were present at these meetings one hundred and one Worshipful Masters, and a corresponding number of Senior and Junior "'ardens, and eighty-nine Past Masters, not holding present positions in their Lodges, and an unusually large number of Deacons and Stewards. Meetings such as these are of incalculable good in many ways. The first and most important is, of course, that It larger number of Brethren are instructed at a less expenditure of time and money than by any other means. But they also bring about a spirit of sociability and good fellowship between Lodges and members that had not previously existed. They tend to break down the barriers of sectionalism, and extend the Masonic horizon of those attending, thereby making Masons more cosmopolitan, . more liberal, more just and generous in their estimation of each other, and of each other's work. A Mason attending them soon learns to know that the work which has been practiced in his Lodge is not necessarily that adopted by King Solomon, and thus, prejudices against the work of the Grand Lodge-that work which has been so long established and.so long maintained-insensibly melt away. The presence of the Grand Officers, and especially of the Grand Master, intensifies the interest of these meetings, especlally "When the Grand Master-as has been the case with the present Grand Master and many preceding ones-assists in the work by assuming any position, from Worshipful Master to Junior Deacon, thus inculcating the lesson that it is not beneath the dignity of any Mason, however high and exalted his pOSition, to pOSSESS a thorough knowledge of the first principles of Masonry: . During the year I have assisted a number of District Lecturers in holding District Lodges of Instruction in their respective Districts. These meetings have usually been well attended, notably those held at La Belle, Boonville, Osceola and Kennett. Others had a smaller attendance, but no less interest was manifested. I have visited a large Dumber of Lodges, either at their regular meetings, or at meetings called for the purpose of instruction or conferring degrees, and have devoted considerable time to the

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private instruction of officers of Lodges. In this connection I have given special attention to the Master's Lecture in the various degrees, and to the Senior Deacon's work in the second section of the Fellow Craft's Degree. During the month of January I was confined to my room by illness. During the latter part of June, the whole of July and August the weather was so intensely hot that but little satisfactory work could be accomplished.. A number of meetings were held, however, in June, and some even in July and August. Others were only attempted to be held. On one occasion the attempt was made when the thermometer was 1040 in the shade and about, as we should judge-we had no thermometer there-130째 in the Lodge room. We adjourned. We did not close. Political excitement and political meetings have interfered much with the work this year, as they always do on presidential election years. But this has been an exceptional year in this respect. Political excitement has been hotter and more intense than usual, which has caused in many cases a decreased attendance at meetings for instruction. To the glory of Masonry and of Masons I c~n truly say that I have 1I0t heard the subject of politics, in a controversial manner, even broached in any of our Masonic gatherings, that is in the Lodge room, whether before, during or after the sessions. At the last session of the Grand Lodge a material and radical change was made in the Masonic Districts, by increasing the [number from thirty-four to fifty-fonr. This created the necessity for the appointment of at least twenty new District Lecturers. In fact it resulted in the appointment of considerable more than that number, as annually some District Lecturers remove, resign, or decllne a reappointment. This readjustment of the Districts was absolutely necessary, as they were entirely too large, averaging about twenty Lodges, many of them twenty-five or more. No business man could reasonably be expected to give two or three months of his time to the visitation of Lodges. But the new arrangement threw, as I knew it would, double dllt)' upon the Grand Lecturer, for the present year at least. The new Lecturers needed instruction. They were not willing to instruct their Lodges until they themselves were satisfied of their own proficiency. I therefore spent nearly the whole of October (after the Grand Lodge scssion), November and December in visiting and instructing them. When I could, I got two or three to meet at the same place, otherwise I visited them singly. Some came to me in St. Louis and received instruction there. Some I have not been able to meet at all from various causes; of course, dmmg our various Lodges of Instruction I have met most of them. I believe all are now, or soon will be, able to teach the work of the Grand Lodge correctly. Not only the new but also the old Lecturers need occasional brightening up. In the process of time the brightest will lose here and there a word or expression, a sentence will become twisted, or the manner of doing a thing will be changed. The differences will perhaps be slight, not enough to mar the work when conferring a degree. but enough to destroy the confidence of the Brethren whom ther visit when instructing in the work. The District Lecturers in this State are a noble band of workers, of whom the Grand Lodge may well be proud. They have served for the good of Masonry and mankind without fee or reward. Some of them have received compensation for time and labor, others have received merely their actual expenses; some, I am sorry to say for the credit of their Lodges, have been compelled to give their time and labor for nothing, besides bearing their own expenses. Some years ago I inaugurated the system of holding Schools of Instruction for the sole benefit of the District Lecturers. The first was held at St. Louis, at which about one-third of them attended at. their own expense, and became thoroughly proficient. A second meeting was held a few years thereafter at Kansas City with a like result. The very ones, however, who perhaps most needed the instruc. tion could not afford to attend, as it required a considerable pecuniary sacrifice. The meetings were therefore thereafter abandoned.

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In 1891 the Grand Lodge authorized the holding of such a school, the expenses to , be paid by the Grand Lodge, and appropriated $500 for this purpose. In pursuance of this action a meeting was held at Sedalia at which all but three of the Lecturers were present. This meeting resulted in incalculable good to the Fraternity. The Grand Lodge has never-except in the holy cause of charity-spent $500 to better advantage. In 1894 a similar meeting was held, b)' authority of the Grand Lodge, in St, Louis with Similar results. Ordinarily another meeting of the kind would not be necessary for several years; but, owing to the redist1j.cting of the State and other facts stated, it seems to me that another such meeting should be authorized early in the present Masonic year, in order that a fully equipped corps of Lecturers may be' placed in the field. Owing to the increased number of Lecturers of course the amount necessary to pay the expenses will, necessarily, be somewhat greater. But it will only be a loan which will be repaid with interest, as the Lodges will thereby be made more prosperous and will, in consequence, contribute more to the treasury of the Grand Lodge. I append hereto an Abstract of Reports of the District Lecturers. R. W. Bro. J. W. Barnes of the First District reports that, owing to long-continued ill health he has done but little work. What he has attempted has not been as successful as usual, owing to the political ferment. R. W. Bro. A. Fisher of the Second District has held two Lodges of Instruction. One at La Belle, at which the Grand Lecturer and District Lecturers Hall and Barnes assisted. Fifteen of the seventeen Lodges were represented. He considers this the best Lodge of Instruction ever held in the District, and bas seen its good effects in the Lodges he has since visited. He also held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Brashear, which was well attended and good work was done. He has visited several other Lodges during the year, and gave such instruction as time permitted. In some the work is well done, but in others it is not what it should be. He thinks there has been some improvement in all the Lodges. R. W. Bro. John J. Dillinger of the Third District has held no regular Lodge of In!>truction, but has visited the following Lodgei': Somerset, No. 206; Winigan, No. 540; and Green City, No. 159. By request of the District Lecturer in the Fourth District, he has also visited Ravanna, No. 258 and Gault, No. 52."l. He bas also given a considerable amount of private instruction. His' visits have been' generally well attended, and be feels that they were not in vain. He bas answered every call, public or private. The Lodges (,vith onc or two exceptions) are working quite well, though not doing much work. He thinks the time has' come when the fee should be cut down to twenty dollars. He can't think of any reasonable argument to continue it at thirty. R. W. Bro. C. W. Bolster of the Fourth District i'ays, that with the assistance of R. W. Bro. Dillinger a School of Instruction was held at Ravanna, lasting three days, from which the brethren received much benefit. , A State Lodge ot Instruction was held at Trenton. which was presided over by the Grand Master and at which the Grand Lecturer gave the instructions. He says he must admit that much work is yet required in the work of the Grand Lodge, and he hopes that when the revival of prosperity comes, and with it the revival of Masonic work. the Craft will be prepared to creditably perform the same in the Fourth District. R. W. Bro. A.' C. Hopkins of the Sixth District held a Lodge of Instruction at Maryville, lasting for three days, at which four Lodges were represented. The average attendance was about twenty-two. He also held a three dllys' Lodge of Instruction at Ravenwood, at which three Lodges were represented, the average attendance being about thirteen. Much iriterest was manifested on both occasions, and good improvement made. He has vi'sited several Lodges during the year and finds them in good shape, and all doing work. He has attended all calls made upon him during the year,. and is glad to report that all the Lodges in his District are well up in the work.

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R. W. Bro. Malcolm McKillop of the Seventh District has visited North Star Lodge, No. 157, at Rockport, Northwest Lodge, No. 358, at Tarkio, and Sonora Lodge, No. 200, at Watson, and assisted in conferring degrees. He found these Lodges in fair shape as to the work, but a good deal of instruction is needed to enable them to confer thc degrees effectively. The same is true of most of the Lodges throughout the District. He has given a good deal of private instruction to the officers anq Lodges throughout the District whenever called upon. R. W. Bro. Robert T. Penick of the Eighth District held a weekly Lodge of Instruction in the city of St. Joseph during the months of January and February, the sessions of which were well attended by the officers of the city Lodges and by quite a number from neighboring Lodges. The Lodges of St. Josepl). keep up their reputation for doing good work. He spent three days with the Brethren of Rosendale to enn.ble them to obtain sufficient proficiency to apply for a dispensation to organize a new Lodge. The dispensation has since been granted. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction in Fillmore. In addition to a good attendance from Lincoln Lodge, No. 138, a few other Lodges were represented. No. 138 can do the work in a very creditable manner. He spent three days with Savannah Lodge, No. 71. This Lodge is fairly well up in the work. He has given private instruction to several ofIicers and lectured quite a number of candidates for advancement. He says that during the twenty years he has been a Mason and a member of Charity Lodge, No. 331, he has lectured nearly one-half of its present membership, now about 180, through the degrees. He has visited all the Lodges which have called upon him to do so. Over half the Lodges he has not visited are in fair working order, as he can testify in having visited them in previous years, but as he has never had the pleasure of meeting with Rochester, No. 248, Amazonia. No. 320, Agency, No. 10, Wellington, No. 22, and Rushville, No. :138,' he is unable report as to their proficiency.

R. W. Bro. Robt. E. Maupin of the Ninth District has held no Lodge of Instruction during the year. He has visited a number of the Lodges and assisted in conferring the degrees. There has been little work done in the District during the year. . R. W. Bro. Z. T. Martin of the Tenth District says that there was a Lodge ofInstruction held during the year at Cameron, at which the Grand Ma.ster presided, with the Gra.nd Lecturer in charge of the work. He adds that it was an extra good meeting, at which all the Lodges in the District except one (Gower, No. 397), were well represented. He has been informed that this Lodge is in guod working order. R. W. Bro. Samuel H. Black held a Lodge of Instruction for him at Plattsburg, at which there was a good attendance from Gower. Good work was done and a strong interest manifested by the Brothers. He says he can truly say that the Lodges of the Tenth District are in as good working order: as any in the State. R. W. Bro. Reuben Barney, Jr. of the 'Eleventh District says that harmony and increased activity prevail in his District! He has visited all but two of the Lodges. He has also held Lodges of Instruction at Chillicothe, Cowgill and Breckenridge. At these places there were from two to six Lodges represented. R. W. Bro. T. A. Still of the Thirteenth Distriet has visited the following Lodge!s, remaining three days with each: Bethel, No. 537, at Bethel-attendance very fair; St. Andrews, No. 96, at Shelbyville-attendance very fair; Shelbina, No. 228, at Shelbina -attendancesmall; Hunnewell, No. 415, at Hunnewell-attendance fair; Lodge of Truth, No.. 268, at Atlanta-attendance very fair; La Plata, No. 237, at La Plata-attendance small. He has assisted in conferring thfl degrees in Censer Lodge, Ko. 172, at Macon; La Plata Lodge, No. 237. at La Plata; Lodge of Truth, No. 268, at Atlanta; Bethel, No. 537, at Bethel; St. Andrews, NO. 96, at .Shelbyville; :McGee, No. 146, at College Mound, .and Callao, ~o. 38, at Callao. There has not been mnch work in the District, but, considering the times, he supposes they are doing very well.

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R. W. Bro. Geo. R. Mayhall of the Fourteenth District says that no District Lodge ot Instruction was held during the year. Suitable arrangemp.nts could not be made for holding one during the Fall and Winter months, and since the opening of spring people seem to have directed their attention entirely to statesmanship;.in fact, so much time has been devoted to attempts to solve the financial depression that no time could be spared for Masonic matters. At the request of R. W. Bro. Rhodes of the Fifteenth District, he held twoseparat.e Lodges ofInstruction oftwo days each in the hall ot Monroe Lodge. No. 68. On both occasions great interest was manifested and much good done. He visited Pike Lodge, No. 399, at Curryville, and conferred the Third Degree on four Fellowcrafts. The weather was very warm, and, as he had no one to relieve him and had to do all the work devolving on the East, he says his physical condition' at the close can well be imagined. Over one hundred Masons were in attendance at this meeting, representing six Lodges. A magnificent banquet and appropriate speeches by R. W. Bros. E. D. Pearson and Champ Clark were features of this occasion. All were delighted with the work. He has done but little visiting, but has had reliable information during the year from every Lodge in the District, and is pleased to report the general condition.of the' Lodges in the matter of the "work" as good. Of course there are a few exceptions, but he thinks conditions will improve after the election, when brethren will probably thin k more abo1lt Masonry and less about statesmanship. He has given private instruction to a goodly number during the year. He has answered all calls made upon him and has endeavored to let "none go away dissatisfied." R. ,'t'. Bro. Z. T. Lamkin of the Sixteenth District held a Lodge ofIustructton with Salisbury Lodge, No. 208 and also spent some time with Warren Lodge, No. 74 at Keytesville instructing them in the work. The Lodges of the District are in fairly good working order, and all seem interested in the work. He has always been ready to answer every call made upon him in his official capacity. R. W. Bro. H. M. Petit of the Seventeenth District reports that while hp. has held no Lodges of Instruction for the purpose, he has given personal instructions to a number of Officers in the District. He has visited a few of the Lodges and has correspoIJdence with others, from which he has gained the following information: The Lodges in the District have been suffering from the "hard times," as elsewhere in the '\路est. De Witt, No, 39 is in nrst dass financial condition, with good attendance and interest, Wakanda, No. 52 has been in hard lines, with more deaths than degrees; and expenses in excess of dues collected. ' However, the Lodge is strong and can bear ad versity for a while. Richmond, No. 57 Phrenix-like, has taken on new life since its burning, as it has brought those who had become careless into work. They make a good showing. Bogard, No. 101 is in good shape, with interest among the members and ambitious Ollicers. They are in debt for their Hall, but hope to work out in a year or two. Hale, No. 216 is financially the most flourishing Lodge in the District, with no deaths, plenty of money in the trea.;;ury and not a delinquent on the books. They are also doing good work. Carroll, No. 249 is financially strong but lacking interest. King Hiram, No. 309 has also lost interest, having had but three meetings during the year. Hardin, No路 322 is, like its neighbor at Knoxville, asleep. Three meetings only during the year. Theymake a good financial showing. Harmony, No. 384 has entirely too much dues outstanding for so small a Lodge; either carelessness on the part of the Secretary or the members. Bee Hive, ~o. 393 at Lawson he has not heard from. Ada, No. 444, after some unfortunate reverses, is coming out all right. R. W. Bro. S. H. Black of the Eighteenth District held a Lodge of Instruction at Liberty, which was continued from evening to evening for one week. The average attendance was twenty, all of whom were students and learned the work well. He also held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Excelsior Springs. The attendance was good and the officers attained that degree of knowledge and information which enabled them to confer the degrees in a creditable manner. At the request of R. W. Bro. Z. T. Martin he held a Lodge ofInstruction at Plattsburg. There was a good attendance and

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he left the Brethren well up in'the work. On account of hot weather the Lodges did but little during the summer, and since the weather has become cooler the political campaign has become hotter and even an average increase in Masonry cannot be anticipated for the present. . R. W. Bro. Campbell Wells of the Nineteenth District says that under the redistricting of the State at the last session of the Grand Lodge his present District consists of the eight Lodges in Platte County and. as all of them are at convenient distances, and all are personal acquaintances and friends, he proposed to each of them at the beginning of the year that upon a ten days' notice he would go and give theD:l a School of Instruction without an)' cost on their part. Som~ of them availed themselves of this proposi~ tion a.nd some did not. One of them was a very successful Lodge of Instrtiction. that held at Barry (Rising Sun, No. 13) in February. It left them so that any errors in the 'York could be properly corrected by their own members. Attendance and interest were good. In June he attended what was to have been a State Lodge of Instruction at Albany, but the Grand Officers being absent and their notice to that effect having miscarried in the mails, he found on his arrival a large attendance, representing ten Lodges. and at their request assisted R. W. Bro. Barkley in a School of InstnlCtion for two days and evenings and-had a very enjoyable and, he thinks, profitable time for all. He has attended and assisted in the work in all the Lodges in the District, except two, and given them instruction privately. He has responded cheerfully to all calls for instruction and is fairly well satisfied with the progress of the work in the District. The following is the report of R. W.,Bro. John C. Yocum of the ,Twe~tieth District: "In obedience to the requirements of our Grand Lodge By-Laws'I herewith submit to you my annual report as District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the Twentieth District of Missouri. "We opened our regular Lodge of Instruction for Kansas City, Mo., at 912 Walnut Street, on Saturday evening, January 4, 1896. It was continued at the same place regularly every Saturday evening up to and including February 22, 1896, or eight weeks. Fourteen out of sixteen Lodges Of this District were represented at the various sessions. Five Missouri Lodges, outside of my District, and fifteen Lodges of other jurisdictions, were also represented. , Th~ average attendance at the various meeting8 was 503g. "On January 29 and 30, I held a Lodge: of Instruction in the Hall of Christian Lodge, No. 392, at Oak Grove, Mo. There were four different Lodges represented and the total attendance was eighteen, among them being R. W. Bro. C. L. Frost, 'D. D. G. M. of Odessa, Mo., and R. W. Bro. S. H. Black, D., G. L. Eighteenth District, of Liberty, Mo. "On February 26 and 2i, I held 'a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Summit Lodge, No. 263, of Lee's Summit, Mo. Four Lodges were represented and twenty-six different Brethren were present. "Also on February 12 and 13, 1896, at the ur~ent request of R. W. Bro. C. L. Frost of Odessa, I held a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Mount Hope Lodge, No. 476, at Odessa, Mo. Four Lodges were represented and twenty-six we're in attendance. "I have visited, during the past year, all the Lodges in my District at least once, except two, and some I have visited frequently. They are all good, substantial Lodges, and as far as I could see, were getting along nicely. "You may remember that,a/ew years ago, some bad feeling arose in Summit Lodge, No. 263, at Lee's Summit, Mo., on account of an eleCtion of officers. I was very much gratified to find that the unpleasantness was gradually dying out, and that they were again uniting harmoniously for successful work. As a result or tha.t very unfortunate affair about all interest in the Lodge had died out and no work was being done, but now the indifferent ones are returning and some work is appearing upon the trestle board.

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There are some very bright, enthusiastic Masons in this Lodge and a splendid territory surrounding it, and I believe it has a bright future before it. For a time during the )'ear, they had some difficulty with a Lodge in Lafayette County 'over territorial jurisdiction, but I think that has been amicably aud satisfactorily arranged. "The various Lodges of Instruction were distributed in the District in such a manner as to make it convenient for all the Lodges to attend at lenst one or more, and as a rule the members availed themselves of the opportunity, and the attendance was good, and a great deal of interest and zeal manifested in learning the work. At the Oak Grove meeting the roads were almost impassable, rendering it almost impossible for several of the members to be present. This was only five milcs from Blue Springs Lodge, and we had no representatives from that Lodge, for the reason stated. With two exceptions, all the Lodges in the District are quite proficient "in the work. As a matter of course, there is room for improvement in all of them, but as a rule, I think they are above the average, and some of them will compare favorably with any in the State. The most satisfactory way of estimating improvement in the work of the various Lodges, is to compare the work as they do it now with 'the way it was done three years ago. This comparison is very encouraging indeed. Prior to路 that time, the country Lodges especially, took very little interest in having the work as prescribed by the 'Grand Lodge, but now several of these Lodges are among the most eager in the District to learn the work correctly. "In addition to the regular Lodges of Instruction referred to herein, I have held several in the various Lodges in this city for the especial benefit of the officers and members of these individual Lodges. Besides this, I have been called upon frequently to give private instruction to individual members and officers ~n my office and have always gladly rendered an)' assistance in that way I could. I can safely say that there has not been a single call upon me during the year to which I have not 1'I!0st cheerfully responded. "All of the Lodges in this District are reasonably prosperous. Peace and harmony prevail everywhere. and if financial matters ease up a little, a large amount of good work will be done here in the near future." R. W. Bro. C. L. Frost of the Twenty-first District has visited a majority of the Lodges, and also held a weekly Lodge of Instruction in Odessa all rast winter. He reports Masonry in his District in a prosperous condition, peace and good fellowship prevailing among the Craft. The following is the report of R. W. Bro. A. L. Ross of the Twenty-third District: "There have been but few demands made upon IJ?e for instruction or work in my official capacity by the Lodges of my District or the members thereof; but I have endeavored to respond to such demands as have been made to the best of my ability. "You are aware t.hat as Deputy Grand Master I convened a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Cooper Lodge No. 36, at Boonville, on March 4th last, in which. upon my request, you kindly relieved me of the labor and the responsibilities of instructing the Craft, for which I again have the pleasure of expressing to you my appreciation. Only about one-half of the Lodges in my District were represented at. said Lodge of Instruction, which, to me, was a disappointment. This, however, was in a measure compensated by the studious zeal of the officers and members of the Lodges present. During the last week in February I held an informal Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Versailles Lodge No. Hi (my home Lodge) at Versailles. The results seem to have been good, as the Lodge has been active and healthful, and with plenty of work during the )o路ear. "On June 23 I visited Wallace Lodge No. '456, at Bunceton, on invitation of its officers, and held a Lodge ofInstruetion, Ilnd assisted the Brethren on tlieday following in celebrating St. John's Day. '

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"Aside from indiyidual instruction given to officers of Lodges and members of the Craft, the foregoing is the extent of my official acts during the year as Deputy Grand Lecturer for the'23d Masonic District. While, in my opinion, there is much room for improvement in the ritualistic work of Masonry, I think I may say, truthfully, that the Lodges in my Distrip.t are able to confer the degrees and give the lectures with reasonable accuracy." R. W. Bro. J. W. Hulett of the Twenty-fourth District reports that soon after his appointment he notified all the Lodges in his District that he was ready and willing to serve them at any time. Rocheport No. 67, Ashland No. 156 and Ancient Landmark No. 356 responded. He held a two days' School of Instruction at R~cheport. The older Brethren told him that it was the most interesting meeting they had had in years. The School closed on the day of their regular meeting, and they conferred the Third Degree on one candidate, the work being well done. All the Brethren were well pleased with the meeting, and they are now in condition to do good work. He says, when you want to meet good Brethren go to Rocheport. He went to Ashland, as per request, to hold a School of Instruction, but owing to heavy rains and most of the membership living in the country the meeting was postponed indefinitely. He has tried since to arrange a meeting with them but has failed. He was invited to Harrisburg in February, but on account of other' arrangements it ~vas impossible for him to go. He has tried since to arrange another meeting with them but has failed. He visited TIallsville Lodge, No. 336 and assisted in conferring the Third Degree. This Lodge is in good working order. He visited Centralia Lodge, No. 59 and instructed them three successive evenings. This Lodge is able to do good work and has a splendid set of Officers. He has held Schools of Instruction in Sturgeon Lodge, No. 174 several times during the year. This Lodge works right up to the ~tandard. He regrets very much that he has not had an opportunity to visit Twilight Lodge at Columbia, but he is informed it is in good working order. He will try to meet with them before the session of the Grand Lodge. He says peace and harmony prevail in the Twentyfourth District. R. W. Bro. Geo. S. Townsend of the Twenty-seventh District has held three Lodges of Instruction, each lasting three days. At Winfield, three Lodges were represented, four at Troy, and three at Elsberry. There was a fairly good attendance at each. During the year he has visited New Salem, No. 270, Troy, No. 34, Nineveh, No. 473, and New Hope, No. 199. From what he can learn, all the Lodges in the District (with possibly the exception of Louisville, No. 428) are in a flourishing condition, and have the work in good order. 1\1ost of them have been doing considerable work during the year. R. W. Bro. Charles J. Walker of the Twenty-eighth District, has held no Lodges of Instruction during the year. He visited only two Lodges, and found them in fairly good condition. He thinks the Craft is generally doing well and the Brethren are faithful to their vows. - M. W. Bro. B. H. Ingram was appointed District Lecturer of the Twenty-ninth District, about the first of July, vice, R. W. Bro. J. 1<'. McAfee, who had permanently removed from the District and resigned his position. M. W. Bro. Ingram makes tbe following report: "Your commission to me as District Lecturer of this-the twenty-ninth-Masonic District was received on the seventh day of July, sincc which time I have not been called upon to perform any official duty. Not having been called upon to vii5it any of the Lodges I am unable to give )'OU any information touching the conditions throughout the District. The usual season for holding any Lodges of Instruction bad expired before my predecessor resigned. I presume he will be able to give you the information asked for in your circular." R. W. Bro. John T. Short, of the Thirtieth District says that, owing to press of business he has made no visit the past year.' He has held Lodges of Instruction at hom~

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(Jefferson City). but not much interest was manifested. With the exception of Hickory Hill. No. 211. the Lodges of the new Thirtieth District are doing reasonably well. He has had' no official calls to visit this year. but has received three or four verbal invitations. R. W. Bro. R. W. McMullen of the Thirty-second District says, that he had contemplated visiting every Lodge in this District."this summer, but ever since the seventh of July he has been kept at home. nursing the sick, and could not get away for any purpose. As he has received no request to visit any LodRe, he presumes that all think they are doing good work; or are at least satisfied with the work they are doing. The following is the report of R. W. Bro. Wm. A. Hall of the Thirty-third District: "A Lodge of Instruction for the ex:emplication of the ritualistic work of Ancient Craft Masonry was held in the City of St. Louis every Saturday evening during the months of January and February. R. W. Bro. Howard Watson, D. D. G. M., presiding. "With the ex:ception of Bonhomme Lodge. No. 45. all of the Lodges in the District were represented, and, while the attendance was not quite up to the average of some Of the meetings held in the last few years, the interest manifested was gratifying in the extreme, and showed that there was a sincere desire among those present to perfect themselves in the work of the Grand Lodge. 路'It is impossible to estimate the benefit the Craft willultimately derive from these meetings. not only in the improvement in the work, and uniformity in conferring the several degrees of Masonry, but also by bringing the Lodges in closer touch with each other, thereby creating a friendly rivalry as to which 'can best work and best agree.' "I feel deeply grateful for the assistance given me by yourself. and also the D. D. Grand Master and other Grand Officers who were present and assisted in the work. "At the request of the Officers of Good Hope Lodge. No. 218 and Cache Lodge No. 416, a joint Lodge of Instruction was held in the hall of the latter on the evenings of April 25 and May 9. There was a fair attendance at each meeting. and I believe some good will result, as mu.ch interest was shown. "I have also met with the Officers of Ferguson Lodge, No 542 at their hall, and instructed them in their work, these meetings were were both pleasant and profitable, the Officers manifesting a strong disposition to learn the correct work, and much im路 provement was noticeable. "I ha.vevisited all the Lodges in my District (except Fenton Lodge No. 218), many of them several times. and have derived much pleasure therefrom. and find. without exception. the Officers earnest and enthusiastic in the work of conferring the degrees. "I have also accompanied the D. D. Grand Master on many of his official visits. and when called upon to do so, instructed in the work or assisted in conferring degrees, and have cheerfully responded in every instance when called upon for instruction whether b)' Lodge or individual officers or members. "Some of the Lodges in the District do excellent work. There- is still room for improvement in many other~, yet, on the other hand, there is a steadily increasing desire among the officers to conform more closely to the work as adopted by the Grand Lodge. and exemplified by the Grand Lecturer and those appointed to represent him. Altogether the general condition of :\{asonry in the Thirty-third District is good, and the prospects for the future excellent. "I would respectfully suggest that the Tilers of Lodges have explicit orders as to their duties, especially in admitting the Brethren into the Lodge room while the degrees a.re being conferred. I have frequently noticed much confusion during the initiation of a candidate by Brethren being admitted, both at the inner and outer door, without the usual alarm and permission, and. unless one happened to know the person .entering. they could not be certain that he was entitled to a seat .in the Lodge in that particular degree, or, for that ma.tter. entitled to enter at all.

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'1 Another suggestion that occurs to me is that, in order to ascertain whether the Masters of Lodges are carrying out the law as to having Master Masons learn the candidates' leeture in the Third Degree, the Secretaries of Lodges in their annual report to the Grand Secretary state, in a,ddition to the number of Brethren raised, also the num路 bel' who have passed a satisfactory examination in the Third Degree.

"If this law is fully carried out, we cannot fail to have brighter Masons, and more efficient Officers.

"In conclusion, permit me to say that I have tried to merit the confidence reposed in me as your representative, by discharging, to the best of my ability, the duties of the office to which I have had the honor to be appointed." R. W. Bro. H. H. Hohenschild of the Thirty-fourth District has visited and instructed the following Lodges: Lane's Prairie, No. 531; St. James, No. 230; Cuba, No. 312, and Rolla, No. 213., For the first time during his incumbency as Deputy be did not bold a District Lodge of Instruction, as he had the assurance from several Lodges that they would n(\t be able to participate. R. W. Bro. .Tames M. Duncan of the Thirty-fifth District reports that owing to , personal illness he was unable to visit any of the Lodges during the winter. After his recovery he made a number of appointments, but a small-pox scare caused several Lodges that he had promised to visit to \vrite to him not to come' until further notice. The intensely hot summer set in, accompanied and,followed by much political excitement, which, doubtleSs, caused the Lodges to fail to renew the invitation. R. W. Bro. Willard B. Dunnegan oCthe Thirty-ninth Districtlhas visited several of his Lodges, and has been visited by a nnmber of Brethren from various parts of the District. The desirc manifested by mostof the Lodges to have the degrees impressively and correctly conferred is gratifying. The general condition of the Lodges is fairly good; in several instunces decided improvement has been made. R. W. Bro. R. L. Wardin of the Forty-first District was,p.ppointed March 28, R. W. Bro. W. V. Hay having declined the appointment.' He says many causes have operated to prevent his visiting all the .Lodges. His duties as W. M. of Osage Lodge have claimed a large part of his time, that Lodge having done a large amount of work. He has received no calls, but has rendered what assistance he could to many individual BrethrerJ. He has visited Sbell City, No. ,488, and Unity, No. 495, and expects to visit Lamar, No. 292, before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. So far as he has been able to ascertain the Lodges do fairly good work and are all eager to im'prove. He says the State Lodge of Instruction held in Nevada was unquestionably of great benefit, and he sincerely bopes another such one may be held somewhere' in the District during the' coming year. R. W. Bro. Harmon Cline of the Forty-second District gives a long list (too long to copy) of Lodges visited for the purpose of confcrrlng- degrees. He conducted Schools of Instruction at Sarcoxie, Jasper, Oronogo and Carterville, lasting several days each. He has visited all the Lodges in his District, some of them many times. He is particularly complimentary to Joplin Lodge, No: 335. The officers of this Lodge have for the past several years, in apdition to the regular communication, met on an average of once a month for practice. The result cannot be doubted. He proclaims it the banner Lodge of t,he District, if not of South west Missouri. At a meeting lately hel9- for the purpose of conferring degrees their hall, which is a good sized one, was crowded by delegations from every Lodge in the District, except one. HE" has answered' every call made, and bas always been as ready to impart as others have been to receive, instruction. It seems to him that there has been more interest taken among tbe Fraternity during the past twelve months than formerly. Peace and harmony prevail among the Fraternity. He says the State, Lodge of Instruction held at Cartbage and presided over by the Grand. Master was of great benefit to the District.

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R. W. Bro. D. B. Farnsworth of the Forty路third District, held a weekly School of Instruction in Springfield during January, February and March. These meetings were well atteuded by the officers and members of United, No.5; Solomoll, No. 2il and Gate of the Temple, No. 422, all located in Springfield. A few Brethren from Strafford, No. 497, attended regularly. Brethren from St. Nicholas, No. 435; Bois d'Arc, No. 449, ' and Henderson, No. 477, attended occaslonall)'. A very lively interest was taken in the work by the Brethren in attendance, and the opinion was freely expressed that much benefit was derived from these meetings. With few exceptions he thinks the Lodges in the Dbtrict in fair condition. Owing to the financial stringency there have been bll t few accessions to the Lodges. Gate of the Temple however is an exception to this statement. They have been doing considerable work and are in fine working condition. He suggests lhat a School of Instruction be held ir.. the near future for the benefit of District Lecturers. R. W. Bro'. E. C. Steele, of the Forty-fourth District, has during the year visited Joppa, No. 411, at Hartville; Mountain Grove. No. 158, at Mountain Grove; Mansfield, No. 553, at Mansfield; Summerville, No. 555, at Summerville, and Texas, No. 171, at Houston, and gave the Craft the benefit of instructions in each Lodge he visited. He has not held any District Lodges of Instruction, as the Lodges seem to prefer individual visitations. The work, so far as he has heen able to learn in the District, is onl)' fair. Owing to the hard times there has been but little enthusiasm among the Craft. R. W. Bro. T. W. Cotton of the Forty-fifth District has held Lodges of Instruction at Birch Tree, with Delphian, No. 137, with representatives from Van Buren, No. 509, and Winona, No. 430; and also at Barnesville with Barnesville, No. 455, with representatives from Van Buren. He held weekly Lodges of Instructton at Van Buren during the winter months, besides several other private Lodges of Instruction at other places. He has visited all the Lodges in the District and has heard from them, and finds the Lodges doing some work, and in fairly good condition. ' R. W. Bro. Jno. Marshall, of the Forty-sixth District, has visited the following Lodges: Samaritan, No. 424, at Bonne Terre; Farmington, No. 132, at Farmington; Bismttrck, No. 41, at Bismarck; Blackwell, No. 535, at Blackwell; Marcus, No. 110, at Fredericktown; Pendleton, No. 551, at Doe Run; and St. Francois, No. 234. at Libertyville. Several of these Lodges were visited more than once. At all of these places there was a large attendance, except at Fredericktown. Wo~k was done in the various degrees, and generally in a very creditable manner. The District seems to be in a splendid condition. I R. W. Bro. F. A. Kage, of the Forty-seventh District, says his report must necessarily be brief, for the reason that he has but little time to'devote to the work. and, again, but few calls have been made for his services. He held 8 Lodgc of Instruction at Bollinger's - Mill, at which there was a fair attendance of the Officers and Brethren of Zalma, No.545. They seem very anxious to learn the work correctly. The Craft generally in the District are fairly prosperous, and peace and harmony prevail. R. W. Bro. James A. Boone of the Forty-eighth Distriet did not hold any District Lodge of Instruction, because the State Lodge of Instruction was held at Charleston. at which several of his Lodges attencled, and much good resulted therefrom. He visited Ashlar, No. 306, at Commerce; Dexter, No. 532, at Dexter; Bertrand, No. 330, at Bertrand, and Sikeston, No. 310, at Sikeston. He reports all the Lodges visited in good working condition, except Bertrand, No. 330, which is in rather poor condition as to interest taken~ The attendance at the time of his visit was small, and he is informed that it is generally so, but they are in good financial condition, have a populous and wealthy territory to draw from, and, with a little more energy would make one of the best working Lodges in the District. R. W. Bro. Welton O'Bannon of the Forty-ninth District reports that, assisted by the Grand Lecturer, he held Lodges of Instruction in various parts of the District. Since

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holding these Schools he has again visited the places at which these Schools were held and found the Lodges greatly improved in the work. R. W. Bro. J. L. Dalton of the Fiftieth District held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Doniphan, at which Composite, No. 369, at Doniphan; Faithful, No. 304, at Fair Dealing, and Pine, No. 314, at Pine, were'represented. The meeting was fairly well attended. He has not had time to visit any other Lodges in the District, but has learned from reliable sources that they are all moving along nicely..

R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Matthews, of the Fifty-first District, has not been able to visit each Lodge in his District, but has done so as far as possible, and has reports that they are all in fair working order. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Willow Springs, which was a success beyond his most sanguine expectations. There were present Representatives from five Lodges, all of which were very much interested, and he hopes, benefited. He also held a three day's Lodge ofInstruction in West Plains, at which five Lodges were represented, and tho~e present were very much intere~ted in the work. He expresses himself proud of the fact that there are but few Lodges in the State that are better equipped or more competent of doing goed wOIk than Mt. Zion, No. 327, located at West Plains. R. W. Bro. T. L. Robertson, of the Fifty-~econd District, reports that his bminess has been snch that he could not do mUCh, but he has been able to meet all demands made upon him. lIe held a Lodge of Instruction at Forsyth, whiC'h had a fair attendanre of Forsyth members, and the officers of Claflin Lodge, No. 229. He found the Brethren a little deficient in the work, but he has seen some of them since, and the)' say his visit did a great deal of good. He has visited Sparta I.odge, No. 296, twice, and as!oisted.in conferring Degrees. The Lodges are all doing fairly well. R. W. Bro. John E. Adamson, of the Fifty-third District, was appointed in February to fill the vacancy caused by the resign adon of R. W. Bro. M. T. Davis. He visited Marionville Lodge, No. 390, and' Crane Lodge, U. D. Both of路 these Lodges are in fine ,vorking order. He has met with Brethren from various parts of the Distrlct, and is led to believe that the work is done fairly well, Owing to the limited time of his service in office he has not had the opportunity to路 visit and instruct the several Lodges as he would like to have done, but has answered every call fot information. R. W. Bro. J. :M:. Richey, of the Fift y-fourth District, has held two Lodges of Instruction, one at Pineville and the otber at Seneca. At both these points a: number of Lodges in the District were represented, as also some from outside of the District.' The attendance at both places was fair, and much interest was taken in the work. He has visited other Lodges, but not officially. All the Lodges in the District understood if his services were needed to notify him. .He does not think any of the Lodges are suffering materially for instruction, while on the other hand, he knows some are doing excellent work. Neosho Lodge, No. 247, has some splendid workers. Fraternally submitted, ALLAN McDOWELL, Grand Lecturer.

John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary, and Chairman' of the Committee on Correspondence, presented his annual review, which, being in .print, was orderEd incorporated in the Journal of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. [See Appendix.]

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The reports of Boards of Masonic Relief of St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield, were presented and ordered print~d in the Proceedings. ST.

LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

ST. LOUIS, October 31, 1896. To the A/ost

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Herewith is filed statement of the St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief, for the year 1896 : RECEIPTS.

Balance on hand, October I, 1895 Re"runded by Lodges in Missouri.......... Colorado.... Indiana Kansas...... Kentucky.. \Vest Virginia............... Texas From sale of Bonds, and Interest

$ 79 59

35 10 62 26 28

00 25 00 75 20 55 11 10 231 08 $484 5'l

Dl:>BURSEMEl"TS.

Jurisdiction of MIssouri Colorado.. Indiana.. Illinois...... Iowa Kansas " Kentucky. Ohio New Mexico Texas ;......... West Virginia. Expenses, including Salary of Secretary......... Telegrams and Board of Unworthy Applicants Balance cash on hand, July 31, 1896

$ 91 50

28 15 7 60 10 00 765 13 25 12 00 1175 48 65 22 30 55 132 35 :........ 4045 58 32 $484 52

RESOURCES.

Cash in band of Treasurer, July 31, 1896 $ 58 32 Certificate of Deposit, including Interest............................................................ 255 00 St. Louis Cotton Compress Bonds 586, 595, par value 1,000 00 Columbian Club Bonds 21,22,23, par value 1,50000 $2,81332

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Proceedings of the APPUCANTS. 'Vorthy................................................ 18 Unworthy ;............ 48 Total......

The Board meets on Saturday evening of 'each week, and is composed of fift)' members, the average attendance during ~he year having been twenty-four. OFFICERS FOR 1896. MARTIN COLLINS WM. GILLESPIE THOS. H. RICH EDEN REED

President. Vice-President. Treasurer. Secretary.

While we turn no applicant away, without consideration, as a rule, no money or furnisped until we have absolute proof of "good standing" ; experience having taught us that the free use of the telegraph saves much money and prevents imposition on Lodges and individual members. This accounts for the large amount expended for "telegrams" and 路'board." Respectfully submitted, EDEN REED, Secretary.

t1'Un.~portat'ion is

KANSAS CITY BOARD OF RELIEF.

To the Most lVorsnipfl/l Grand Lodge of MissOlL1"i, A. F. & A. M.:

The Masonic Board of Relief of Kansas City, Mo.. beg leave to report receipts and disbursements of cash for the year ending July 31,1896. as follows: Cash on hand, general fund, as per report dated July 31, 1~95 $156 28 Cash in bank. special cemetery fund, reported July 31, 1895.. 267 80 From Temple Lodge. No. 299, between July 31, 1895, and January 1. 1896. 65 00 From Rural Lodge. No. 316, between July 31, 1895, and .January 1,1896............... 10 00 From South Gate Lodge, No. 547, between July 31.1895, and January 1, 1896,..:.. 85 00 From Kansas City Lodg-e, No. 220, between July 31, 1895, and January 1. 1896..... 100 00 Total receipts from July 31, 1895, to February 29. 1896......... $684 08 'fotal disbursements between July 31, 1895, and February 17. 1896. by Secretary Scofield 282 10 Cash balance turned over to the undersigned February 17, 1896 $401 98 Received from South Gate Lodge. No. ;>47, February 29.1896 . 3000 Received from Gate City r~odge, March 24, 1896 : .. 3.500 Received from South Gate Lodge, No~ 547, April7, 1896 .. 1500 Received from Rural Lodge, No. 316, April 27, 1896 . 1500 Received from Kansas City Lodge. No. 220. May 4, 1896 ~ .. 5000 Received from Albert Pike.Lodge. No. 219, May 13,1896 .. 3500 Received from Heroine Lodge, No. 104. June 20,1896 .. 4000 Reeeived from Gate City Lodge, July 30,1896 .. 3000 Received from the various Brethren assisted and their Lodges. between February 17, and July 31. 1896 .. 20941 Total......... .. .. . $861 39 Total disbursements between February 17, and July 31,1896, made at eig-htyseven different times, and for which I have eighty-seven vouchers.............. 471 66 Cash balance July 31,1896

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Cash balance, July 31, 1896, is divided as follows: Special Cemetery Fund on deposit in the New England Safe Deposit and Trust Co., drawing three (3) per cent interest from June 19, 1895 8267 80 Cash in hands of Secretary and Treasurer 121 93 Subsequent to July 31. 1896, I received from Kansas City Lodge. No. 220 $245 00 August 6,1896, received from Rural Lodge, No. 316............................................. 15 00 August 7, 1896, received from South Gate Lodge, No. 547............... 20 00 Received from Temple Lodge, No. 299 40 00 All Lodges in Kansas City have paid in full to Augu'st], ]896. V. F. BOOR, Secretary and Treasurer.

SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF RELIEF.

Tv the Most Worshipful Grand Lodye Of MissoUli, A. J.: «A.

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The following is the report of the Treasurer from August 1,1895. to July 31, 1896, inclusive: RECEIPTS.

August

I, Balance on hand 13, Returned by Brother L. H. Johnson........................... October 10, Gatc of the Temple Lodge, No. 422. on account of initiations ...... November 18, Returned by Brother Simon Miller............................................... December 11, Returned by Rock Prairie Lodge, No. 269, :Missouri....................... 21, United I"odge, No.5, on-account of initiations.............................. 31, Gate of the Temple Lodgc, No. 422, on account of initiations...... 31, Solomon Lodge, No. 2il, on account of initiations........................ July 29, Gate of the Temple Lodge, No. 422, on account of initiations......

,Total Receipts

$26 72 1500 10 00 1500 1270 25 00 10 00 15 00 10 00 $134 42

DISB URSEMENTS.

August

5, Paid for relief of Brother L. H. Johnson $15 00 20, Paid for relief of Brother W. M. Stewart 3 00 20, Paid for relief of Brother J. M. Seiford 2 00 October 6, Paid to reimburse Brother W. S. C. Dillard, of B. of R................. 50 12, Paid to reimburse Brother J. W. Johnson, of B. of R.................... 70· November 2, Paid for relief of Brother H. T. Jones......... 2 50 December 30, Paid toreimburse Brother J. M. Clyde, of B. of R........................ 3 81> April 14, Paid for relief of Brother C. G. Bowen· 10 00 May 16, Paid for relief of Brother l<'. O. Roberts........... 4 00 June 6, Paid to'reimburse Brother J. M. Clyde. of B. of R................. 9 55 July 6, Paid for relief of Brother J. E. Harr 4 50 '.rotal Disburscments

$55 60

Balanc.e on band

$78 82 'Respectfully submitted, J. M. CLYDE,

Secretary Board oj Reli4. G. L. PRo.-3.

prtOceedings 'of the

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AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The following Amendments were offered to theBy-Laws of the Grand Lodge, read for the first time and ordered printed. To amend section 137, Article VIII., by striking out 11.11 after the words, "until he shall have passed a satisfactory examination," and inserting in lieu thereof the wordsl, before a commutee appmnted by 'the W. M. for that purpose, so that the entire Section shall read as follows: SEC. 137. PROFICIENCY-No Candidate shall be advanced to the Second or Third Degree until he 8hall have passed a satisfactory examination before a committee appointed for that purpose by the W. M., the report of said Committee to be made in writing and submitted at a stated or called communication, and to be spread on the record. EDWIN REED.

To amend Article XIII.. Section 173, p. 42 of By-Laws, by striking out the entire first sentence beginning with "Whenever" and ending with the word "record" on fifth line <>fsaid Section, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: "No member shall be permitted to Dimit from the Lodge of which he is a member until he shall present a certificate from some Lodge that he bas petitioned for membership and been elected therein. On presentation of such certificate, and upon the written request of the Brother, the Lodge, at a Stated Communication, shall, if the member is not an officer of or indebted to the Lodge, or under charges, issue a certificate 路of Dimit, which shall not be delivered to the Brother, but shall be transmitted by the Secretary to the Lodge from which such certificate of petition came, which Dlmit shall not become operative, or the Brother's membership in the Lodge issuing the Dim,it terminated, until notice has been received that the Brother has consummated membership in the other Lodge by signing the By-Laws thereof. Provided that. when any member shall become a resident of another Grand Lodge jurisdiction, a Dlmit may be granted to him direct, and without compliance with the foregoing provisions. WM. SESSINGHAUS. FRED. A. SMITH.

REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Committee of Past Grand Masters appointed to consider and report upon the Address of the Most 'V orshipful Grand Master presented the following through its Chairman, Brother Jno. D. Vincil. REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of 11fissouri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee to whom was referred the Address of M. W. Bro. A. M. Hough, Grand Master, offer the following for the action of the Grand Lodge: 'It affords us sincere pleasure to commend the Address for brevity, concise statement, condensed matter and practical business methods. In rendering an official account of his stewardship, the Grand Master proved himself to be a wc;>rker, zealous, intelligent and devoted. In passing upon the matter contained in the Address, your

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Committee would congratulate the Craft on the peace and ha.rmonJ' reported as prevailing during the year in this Grand Jurisdiction. For the faithful, impartial and earnest discharge of official duty the Grand Master is entitled to and deserves the highest commendation of the Grand Lodge, as well as the cordial approval of the Brethren o{ the Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge has cause for much satisfaction that our Jurisdiction still maintains the most fraternal relations with all sister Jurisdictions with which we are in correspondence. The remarks of Grand Master Houg'h should elicit a warm response from all Masons in Missouri respecting our Masonic Home, well styled by him as "the brightest Jewel in the crown of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction." As charity lies at the foundation of Freemasonry, bcing next to a belief in God, so must the Masonic Home, as an expression of such charity in its highest form, ever commend itself to the best affections of the Craft in Missouri. The Committe on Obituaries will duly consider the remarks of the Grand :Master , under the head of "Deaths." Dh'pensations for the formation of new Lodges should be considered by the committee on that subject, and we so recommend. We recommend the reference of an other dispensations to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The action of the Grand Master should be approved in the appointment of District Deputies to fill vacancies created by the resignations mentioned. The efficient work done by these appointees of the Grand Master fully justifies the honor conferred upon them. We approve the appointments of Representatives near other Grand Lodges as reported in the Address of the Grand Master. We ask the reference of that portion of the Address concerning the suspension of Brother C. J. Hagan, Worshipful Master of Alexandria IJodge, No. 404, to a special committee of five, with directions that a report be made to this Grand Lodge. Your Committee can not too highly commend and approbate the zeal and labor displayed by tbe Grand Master in holding the large number of State Lodges of Instruction mentioned in his Address.. It. can not be doubted but these have been of the greatest utility to the Craft at large. Nearly every portion of the State has been visited by the Grand Master, and the Fraternity has felt fully the touch of official presence. The District Deputies deserve the commendations contained in the Address, as this large and active class of workers, who labor without the hope of fee or reward, has become a necessary and invaluable adjunct to the Grand Master. The Grand Master is to be congratulated on having escaped the duty of rendering official decisions, and tbe Fraternity in Missouri is entitled to large credit in baving' exempted him from such labor. The fact evidences a growing familiarity with our laws on the part of the officers and members of Lodges. We ask the reference of the several recommendations made by the Grand Master to the Committee on Jurisprudence. In concluding our examination of the very excellent Address of Grand Master Hough, your Committee would not withhold a just meed of praise. but say "Well Done." Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL. B. H. INGRAM, THOS. E. GARRETT. J. B. THOMAS, LEE A. HALL, JOSEPH S. BROWNE, JOHN R. PARSON. W. R. STUBBLEPIELD, JAMES W. BOYD, R. E. ANDERSON, NOAH M.GIVAN, R. F. STEVENSON, Com.mittee.

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An invitation by Brother Givan, President of the Masonic Home Board, was extended' to the Grand Lodge to be pre~;ent at an entertainment at the Masonic Home this afternoon and witness some exhibitions of the children. On motion, the invitation was accepted. The Grand Master appointed M. W. Bro. Lee A. Hall, Press Committee. At 11 : 30 the Grand-Lodge was called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 20, 1896. ~

At 2 o'clock P. M., pursuant to order, Grand Master Hough called the Grand Lodge to labor. Grand Officers pre~ent as at the morning session.

R. W. Bro. F. J. Tygard, Grand Senior Warden, asked to be excused from attendance upon the Grand Lodge for the remaining part of the day, owing to his engagements with the Board of the Masonic Home and other duties. Brother Welton O'Bannon was appointed Grand Senior Warden, pro tern. MEMORIALS.

Brother R. E. Collins presented a memorial 'of 1\1. P. Whitworth, praying restoration by the Grand Lodge, he having been expelled by Barnesville Lodge, No. 455. The memorial was referred to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. A memorial from D. H. Pierson, asking for reinstatement to good Masonic standing, was presented, he having been suspended for non-payment of dues by the late Tebo

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Lodge,No.68. Said Lodge having ceased to exist, he presented his application to the Grand Lodge, and the same was referred to the Comlnittee on Chartered Lodges. RESOLUTION.

The following resolution, offered by M. ·W. Bro. VI. J. Boyd, was adopted: Resolved, That it is the sense·of this Grand Lodge, that the Representatives of the subordinate Lodges, located outside of St. Louis, in attendance upon this Communication, should, not only as far as practicable visit the Masonic Home during- their attendance at this Communication, but they, or some of them from each Lodge. should, as soon as opportunity is offered, make to their respective Lodges a report, oral or written, of their said visit to said Home, calling attention to its management, its leading features as observed by them, its objects, success and growth, and the great work being acconplished by it; and, that every Representative complying with this suggestion, should immediately thereafter notify the Grand Secretary of that fact. •JAMES W. BOYD.

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The following Amendments to the By-Laws were presented and read the first time and ordered printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge: Amend Section 140, by striking out all after the word" Lodg-e," in the third line, and insert instead thereof the following: .. 'l'be ballot must be unanimous in favor of a petitioner for the degrees, or either of them, otherwise he shall be declared rejected; but for membership, the candidate shall be declared elected, unless there shall be two or more unfavorable ballots against the applicant, in which case he shall be declared rejected," so that the section, as amended, shall read' as follows: "No ballot for the degrees or membership shall be taken except at a stated meeting of the Lodge. The ballot must be unanimous in favor of a petitioner for the degrees, or either of them, otherwise he shall be declared rejected; but for.·membership, the candidate shall be declared elected, unless there shall be two or more unfavorable ballots against the applicant, in which case he shall be declared rejected." ALLAN McDOWELL. WM. A. HALL. That Article 18, Section 211, be amended by striking out the word "saloon-keeping," in the third line, and inserting in lieu thereof the words .. Masons who either as principal, agent, employee, or in any other capacity shall sell intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage," so that said section as amended shall read as follows: SEC. 211. UNMASONIC CONDUCT-All Lodges in this Jurisdiction shall enforce the Masonic law in reference to unmasonic conduct, and more especially against Masons who, either as principal, agent, employee, or in any other capacity, shall sell intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage, habitual drunkenness, gambling, blaspheming, profanity and practices of a kindred character. A. K. ROGERS.

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The Committee on Accounts, through its Chairman, Brother F. 'V. Mott, presented the following report, and the same was adopted. 7b the Most Worshipjul Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your special Committee on Accounts. covering the financial records of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer, have made a thorough examination of the same from October 4, 1895, to October, 8, 1896, inclusive, and we respectfully report the result of our labor as follows: Balance on hand October 4, 1895 $33.319 16 Received on Dues for 1894-5 :. 3,327 00 Received Charter Fees from six Lodges for 1895... 120 00 Received for five Dispensations for 1896... 150 00 Received funds from Dead Lodge (Mandeville, No. 373) 16 00 Received Dues·for 1895 ; ?!7,398 00 $64,330 16

We have prepared a statement showing the amounts appropriated by the Com· mittee on Ways and Means. and the amounts expended for the various_items therein mentioned, as follows: Amount Amount Items. Appro· Excess. Ex· priated. pended. Printing Proceedings of 1895 $1,200 00 $1,23300 $ 33 00 123 56 Postage, Printing, Stationery and Incidentals 1,275 00 1,49856 Work on Grand Lodge Register $600 00 . Postage and Stationery 702 03 Painting two Portraits P. G. Masters : 100 00 Painting Office... 10 70 Ice for 1895......... 15 55 Washing Aprons....................... 1 80 Carpets for Office.......................................... 41 65 Exchange on Grand Lodge Checks 10 33 Ice Cooler......... 8 50 Dues returned to Lodge...... 200 Gould's Directory for Office.......................... 6 00 $1,49856

Rent of Grand Secretary's Office 1,020 00 Salary of Grand Secretary ' 2,500 00 Salary of Chairman Committee on F. C................. 500 00 Salary of Grand Treasurcr........:......... :.. :... ~.:.·.......... 150 00 Expenses of Grand Master...................................... 250 00 Expenses and per diem of Special Deputies..... 100 00 Salary of Grand Tiler 150 00· Expenses of Communication, 1895 26 30 Charity : i...................................... 250 00 Expense of Depositions, Foulk vs. Smith............... 40 00 Subscription to Gen. Bd.Relief, U. S. and Canada 15000 *Amount unexpended, $54.25.

$9,961 30

1,02000 2,.500 00 500 00 15000 47355 4575* 15000 2630 25000 4000 150'00 $10,287 16

223 55

$880 11

Fraternally'submitted, ,

I!'. W. MOTT, JOHN H. DEEMS, HOWARD WATSON, Committee on Accounts.

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STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master presented a list comprising the Standing Committees and the Special Committees provided for th is morning. STANDING COMMITTEES.

CHARITY.-B. H. Ingram, Ohairman, J. W. Boyd, Geo. J. Hess, J. A. Boone, D. B. Farnsworth, W. E. Owens, R. W. Vance. UNFINISHED BUSINESs.-A. L. Ross, Ohairman, J. J. Dillinger, G. O. Jaccard, R.:M. Hyams, Chas. P. Tutt, Jno. F. Evans, G. W. Fredendall. LoDGES UNDER DISPENSATION.-P. J. Heuer, Ohairman, C. K. Balcolm, E. D. Block, Herndon Ely, A. C. Gooding, Henry Levy, Geo. W. Rogers, Leon Thalman. CHARTEREDJLoDGEs.-Lee A. Hall, Ohairman, T. W. Cotton, D. B. Adams, Geo. M. Spalding, Ed. Reichard, W. R. Painter. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.-Leslie Orear, Ohairman, J. B. Thomas, Geo. E. Mayhall, A. C. Stewart, John C. Yocum, Seymour Hoyt, 1. M. Abraham. JURISPRUDENCE.-R. E. Anderson, Ohairman, Welton O'Bannon, Gibb W. Carson, H. H. Getman, H. H. Hohenschild, G. E. Ramsey, M. F. Prigmore. BOARDS OF RELIEF.-G. W. Lilly, Ohairman, Reuben Barney, Sr., A. J. Coleman. Robert Burnie, John E. Adamson, J. C. Riggs, Chas. Sprague. WAYS AND MEANS.-R. E. Collins, Ohairman, Van F. Boor, Chas. S. Moffitt, W. F. MarshaJl, D. M. Wilson, J. C. Shelton, A. H. Kallmeyer. D. D. G. MASTERS.-A. S. Cowan, Ohairman, John Greenough, H. H. Waite, C. M. Buckner, T .. T. Garnett, Elwyn Price. J. E. Long. OBITUARIES.-R. F. Stevenson, Ohairman, 1. V. McMillan, J. W. Hulett, Carl Phillips, Shelton Lessly, J. H. Murphy, 1.'hos. Furlong. SPECIAL C01tIMITTEES.

PAY ROLL.-F. J. Tygard, Ohairman, 1. P. Ryland, Nicholas R. Wall, A. Fisher, Harmon Cline. J. C. HAGAN TRIAL CASE.-C. C. Woods, Ohairman, W. R. Stubblefield, W. F. Kuhn, T. L. Robertson, Jack P. Richardson.

The Grand Lodge, having accepted an invitation to visit the Masonic Home, was called from labor until 7: 30 0' clock, this evening, the session to be held in the Hall at Seventh and Market Streets for the exemplification of the Work by the Grand Lecturer. At 3 o'clock the Grand Lodge was called from labor.

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FIRST DAY-NIGItT SESSION. ST. LOUIS, October 2v, 1896. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 7.30 P. M., .M. W. Bro. A. M. Hough in the chair. Officers present as heretofore, except the Grapd Senior Vvarden, Brother F. J. 'l"'ygard. Brother John C. Yocum was appointed to fill the station for the evening. This Session having been designated for the exemplification of the work, the Grand Master placed the Grand Lodge in charge of R. W. Bro. ·Allan 1\1cDowell, Grand Lecturer. The work was exemplified in the First and Second Degrees, after whieh the Grapd Lodge was called from labor until nine of the clock to-morrow morning. SECOND DAY-FORENOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, October 21, 1896. Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9 A. 1\'1. by M. Vv. Grand Master A. M. IIough.. Officers present as heretofore. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. 'V. Robinson, Grand Chaplain. '"!"herecords of the three several sessions of yesterday were read and appr,oved. LODGES U. D.

The report of Committee on Lodges U. D. was read and adopted, and is as follows: . 7b tlte Itfost Worship/u), Grand Lodge

ftfissow·i. A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, beg leave to report that they have examined the records and returns of the following Lodges, aud recommend that charters be granted to same: Name. Location, County. Amity Filley :..Cedar•• Crane Crane Stone. Jerusaleln · Jerico Ccdar. Pineville Pineville MeDona!.d. Rosendale Rosendale Andrew.

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We find that the Secretary of Jerusalem Lodge has omitted to record the Dispensation on the reeords, and recommend that he be instructed to do so. We recommend that all applications now pending in the hands of the Grand Secretary to form new Lodges U. D., be referred to the incoming Grand Master. The following is a summary of the work performed and membersh~p of the Lodges U. D., as named above, viz.: Initiated, 19; passed, 20; raised, 19: admitted, 11; members of Lodges V. D., 101 Master :l\Iasol1s. Fraternally submitted, P.;T. HEVER, C. K. BALCOLM, E. D. BLOCK, HERNDON ELY, A. C. GOODING, HENRY LEVY, GEO. W. ROGERS, LEON THALMON, , Committee.

MEMORIALS.

A nlemorial from Anchor Lodge, No. 443, of St.. Louis, representing the losses sustained by same during- the cyclone the past summer, was read and referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodgeso A memorial of H. H. Newman, of West Gate Lodge, No. 445, was referred to the CoffiIIl:ittee on Appeals and Grievances. The Grand Master directed the calling of the Roll of Delegates, to verify the attendance of meInbers respecting the pay roll. RESOLUTIONS.

Brother Allan McDowell offered the following, which was ad opted: Resolved, That a new District be formed, to be entitled the Fifty-Fifth District, to consist of the County of RandolDh. Resolved, That the Grand Lecturer be authorized to hold one or more Schools of Instruction for the benefit of the various District Lecturers, at such point or points as may be convenient.

The last resolution was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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AMENDMENTS.

The amendments offered to By-Laws of the Grand Lodge yesterday were read a second time, by title.. The following was offered by Brother T. G. Goldsmith and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: "A dimitted Master Mason moves into another part of the State, is taken sick and dies; he requested Masonic burial. I think the Grand Lodge should bear the ex路 . penses." T. G. GOLDSMITH.

OBITUARIES.

The Committee on Obituaries, through its Chairman, M. W. Bro. R. F. Stevenson, submitted the following report, and the same was adopt~d : To the Most Worshipjul Grand Lodge oj JJissonri, A. F. & A. M.:

The M. W. Grand Master feelingly announced that loved ones have been called from among us, and as they passed, we termed them dead. It is beyond contemplation to eulogize individuality of demonstration mane by each, since consciousness calls aid from memory only, in reproducing that which was noble or good and consigns to oblivion all not bearing the test. Death strongly claims, but can only take that wearing the shadow of life, and action that is evil is properlythe prey of his snare. Our legend portrays the Acacia revealing a buried hope and the strong grip of the Lion of Judah bringing it forth to encouragement of men. We are therefore inspired to the belief that these of our Brethren still live, and that we may yet dis路 cover them purified from the darkness of the shadow and shining before us through refinement of perfect vision. They have solved the enigma of the Sphynx, and" are not lost, but gone before." Fraternally submitted, ROBERT F. STEVENSON. IRA V. McMiLLAN, CARL PHILIPS, J. W. HULETT, JOHN H.MURPHY, TROS. FURLONG, Committee.

BOARDS OF RELIEF.

The following report was presented by the Committee on Boards of Relief, and the same adopted: To 'he Most Worshipjul Grand Lodge oj .1Jissouri, A. P. & A. M. :

Your Committee on Masonic Boards of Rellcf beg leave to report as follow~: That we have examined the reports of the following Boards, viz: St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield, and find them correct according to the reports as sub-

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mitted by the several Secretaries, and find them in excellent condition. No report having been received from the Board of Relief from St. Joseph. which leaves your Committee in such shape as to suggest the following: That a uniform system of report be adopted by this Grand Lodge, and that the Secretaries of the several Boards of Relief be requested to make out and file the same with the Grand Secretary at the end of the fiscal year. Fraternally submitted, G. W. LILLY, Ohairman, REUBEN BARNEY, .SR.â&#x20AC;˘ J. C. RIGGS, CHARLES SPRAGUE, JOHN E. ADAMSON. A. J. COLMAN, Oommittee.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

Brother Leslie Orear, Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, submitted the report of that Committee. Cases 1, 2 and 3, were read and approved. Further consideration of the cases in the report was deferred to the afternoon session. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, October 21, 1896. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 2 o'clock, by M. W. Bro. A. M. Hough, Grand Master... Officers present as heretofore. Brother Lee A. Hall read for information a substitute to the amendment offered to Section 66 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. "

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The petition of T. 1. J ohn80n, formerly expelled by Holden Lodge, No. 262, for unmasonic conduct, praying for restoration, was read and referred to the Committee on Appeals. A resolution concerning the introduction of the United States Flag into Masonic Lodges was offered by Brother H. L. Ermstinger, and on motio'n was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Committee on Appeals resumed the reading of the report and continued to its final conclusion, and the report was adopted in its entirety. To the MOISt W(}/"shipjul Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F.« A. M.:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances beg leave to report that it has care· fully considered the cases presented for its consideration, and submits the following conclusions: No. I. CUBA LODGE, No. 312, Respondent, V8.

WILLIAM

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Appeal from judgment of expulsion.

F. MITCHELL, .Appellant.

The appellant. Bro. William F. Mitchell was charged with gross unmasollic con,duct ill two specifications. In the first specification it is charged that the accused did, in the presence of divers 'Persons, assert that he had had sexual intercourse with a Master Mason's daughter; in the second specification he is charged with abandon· ing and deserting his wife and neglecting to provide for her maintenance and support without just cause or excuse; The accused was acquitted by the Lodge. and, as we think. properly, under the evidence, of the· offense charged in Specification No. I, but was found guilty of the offense charged in Specification No.2, and by a vote of the Lodge was expelled from all of his Masonic rights and privileges. The record in this case does not show that any evidence whatever was offered, having for its object the establishing of the offense charged in the second specifica· tion; the record does not even show that Bro. Mitchell is a married man, or ever was; in fact, not a word of evidence is offered to prove any of the allegations contained in the second specification, and the record states that it contains all of the evidence offered at the trial. It is difficult for us to imagine in the light of the evidence before us as disclosed by the record, how the Lodge could reach the decision appealed from. A Brother cannot be deprived of his Masonic rights, except by due form of trial by the Lodge of whichhe is a mem ber, or in the juri,;diction of which he resiqes, and· where he is chargcd with a Masonic offense our law requires the charge to be made in writing, with specifications of the particular facts constituting the offense; upon a plea of not guilty being made, the charges cannot be sustained unless there is substantial evidence offered at the trial tending to prove the defendant guilty as charged.

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Our form of trial requires a record of the evidence to be made and preserved, so that the action of the Lod~e may be reviewed upon the appeal of either party claiming to be aggrieved by the judgment below. The absence of any evidence on the trial as disclosed by the record, tending to prove charges against the accused, makes it the imperative duty of the Grand Lodge to reverse a judgment upon a 'verdict of guilty; the judgment in this cause. is accordingly reversed and remanded for a new trial. No. II.

MISSOURI LODGE, JOHN H. DEEMS,

No. I, BROTHER et al., Appellant,

VB.

WILLIAM H. HOFMEISTER,"

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Appeal from judgment of the Lodge acquitting the accused of unmasonic conduct.

Respondent, J The respondent was charged by Brother J. E. Brock, a member of Missouri Lodge. No.1, with unmasonic conduct, in that: (1) In July, 1893, he neglected his wife and children, and pretending that he was ill of rheumatism, visited the World's Fair at Chicago for the benefit of his health, and while there spent large sums of money upon' the widow of a certain M. M. (2) That during the last three years he frequented houses of ill fame and asociated and consorted with lewd women and women of notoriously bad character, being then and there a married man. (3) That disregarding his duties as a husband, he did during the past three years consort with and habitually keep the company of a certain woman, the widow of a :1\1. M., known to him to be such, and did during said period suffer his wife and children to go without the necessaries of life, and squandered his earnings upon said widow and upon women of ill repute by buying for them diamond rings and flowers, and by buying costly meals and giving them money. (4) 'l'hat during the last three years, respondent did, disregarding his duties as a husband, continually and habitually abuse and mistreat"his wife. frequently threatening to strike her, and has knocked her down and frequently cursed her atld applied to her opprobrious epithets. (Ii) That he was in an habitual state of intoxication for three years last past, and neglected his family, frequenting saloons and remaining away from home of nights. (6) That at Kansas City. on April 26. 1894, he was intoxicated in the presence of a large number of persons, in violation of his duty as a Master Mason. (7) That he was guilty of embezzling the funds of a certain corporation while in its employ as bookkeeper. To which charges and specifications the accused filed a plea objecting to the sufficiency of specifications I, 2, 3, and pleaded not guilty as to specifications 1,5, /) and 7, and the said plea further contained alleged matter in extenuation or explanation of the charges, which are in effe-ct counter-charges against the accuser, impugning his motives in filing the charges and recriminating against him in more or less severe terms. The Lodge and accused were represented by counsel, and at the trial (the Grand Master presiding) the Lodge, by its counsel, moved to strike out all that part of the answer pleading alleged matter in extenuation of the charges, because the same constituted no defense to the charges or mitigated the offense in any way; which motion to strike out such matter was by the Master sustained. and the accused saved his exceptions to such ruling and urges it as prejudicial error. The evidence at the trial tending to establish the charge of neglecting his wife and children and cruelty to his wife. was mainly that of the wife, whose testimony was taken by a commission of the Lodge. She testifies to specific acts of violence offered her by the accused, whereby it appears he struck her upon two occasions and addressed her with profane language at repeated intervals. She also testified that for some two years or more the accused was habitually intoxicated and frequently brought home in that condition; that he was seldom at home; that he admitted to her that he had visited questionable resorts, and admitted an undue intimacy with

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another woman. Other witnesses testified as to frequently seein~ the !Wcused in an intoxicated condition, both in his home and in public places. There was an abundance of \lncontroverted proof at the trial that the accused had frequented houses of ill repute and sustained more or less intimate relations with the inmates, although, it may be said that, none of these are shown to be of a criminal character. There was also evidence of indignity to the wife of the accused which he did not offer to controvert or deny, which is omitted from this statement out of consideration for the refined sensibilities of this Grand Body, tending to establish the charges of abusing and mistreating his wife. 'rhe record shows the above facts to be uncontradicted, and for the purposes of this case must be taken as true. The other charges and specifications coupling the name of the accused with a M. M.'s widow seem to rest on suspicion, largely, and are not established by the evidence. The only evidence offered at the trial upon the charge of embezzlement was that of the wife, who stat€d that the accused confessed to a shortage, and that he made the same good by the sale of the furniture and other personal property of the famil~'. and by ~iving a note for the balance of such shortage. The evidence on behalf of the accused shows that there was no shortage, and as a corpus delicti was not proven by any competent evidence, the alleged confession of guilt should not have been admit· ted as evidence, or if admitted, should have been disregarded altogether. The paper writing, purporting to be signed by the wife of the accused, wherein she makes a statement entirely at variance with her evidence, offered for the purpose of impeaching her evidence, was refused, as we think, properly, because the writing had not been shown to the witness and an opportunity given her to explain the circumstances of signing the same, if she had in fact signed it. She could not be contradicted in this way. We have considered the ruling of the Grand Master on the admission or the rejection of evidence, and find no error therein prejudicial to the accused. After the close of the evidence separate ballots were taken upon the several specifications, which resulted in an acquittal in every instance, there not being the necessary twothirds voting guilty. Thereupon an appeal was taken from the judgment of acquittal by several members of the Lodge in due form. The first action of the Grand Master at the trial assigned as error, is in sustaining the motion to strike out the answer filed by the accused, the new matter pleaded as ani explanation or extenuation of the charges under Section 244, Article XIX., G. L. By·Laws. Under the terms of that section it is not admissible to incorporate in the bills allegations which are in no wise connected with the offense impugning the motives of the !Wcuser in filing the charges. or which are designed to operate as countercharges against the accuser. There was, therefore, no error in striking out such matter as not constituting a defense, or in any manner mitigating or palliating the offense charged. It was next insisted that the second specification is general and does not scfficiently and clearly define the offense, or set out the facts constituting the offense, or set out the time, place and circumstances of its commission with sufficient detail to notify the accused of the particular offense charged against him, so that he might prepare his defense. While your Committee recognizes the importance of setting out in the specifications a clear statement of the f!Wts constituting theoffense,with details as to time, place and circumstances of its commission, such statement need not plead the evidence, but will be sufficient if it contains enough to notify the accused as to what particular violation of the moral or Masonic iaw he is called on to answer. The objection will not avail the accused in this case. because no ruling was had thereon by the Master at the trial below. This important particular having been neglected by the accused, the objection to the specifications must be deemed to be waived, and can not be successfully interposed at this time.

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The grounds relied on by the appellant for a reversal of the judgment below are that the verdict is inconsistent with the evidence at the trial, or is against the evi' dence. It is competent for the Grand Lodge to affirm the judgment below, or to reverse and remand or dismiss the cause. as may be, or the Grand Lodge may pronounce judgment upon the record and evidence sent up on the appeal. Your Committee is of the opinion that the subordinate Lodge is in the main to be regarded as the triers of the fact, and where the evidence at the trial is conflicting, we are inclined to defer to the finding of the subordinate Lodge and will not weigh the evidence, if there is substantial'f!vidence to support the finding below, unless it is made plain by the record that the finding' is the result of passion or prejudice: on the other hand, where the uncontroverted proof shows that the party on trial is guilty of the offense charged, the Grand Lodge will not hesitate to pronounce a judgment of conviction and assess such punishment as the subordinate Lodge could have assessed in the first instance. In this case, under the evidence submitted to us, and upon the facts disclosed in the record, we affirm the finding of .. not guilty" as to the offenses described in the first, third, sixth and seventh specifications of the charge, for there was not sufficient evidence before the Lodge to support a finding of guilty, if such verdict had been returned. It further appears from the record, that there was no attempt on the part of the accused to contradict the evidence offered at the trial tending to establish the offense of mistreating his wife as charged, habitual drunkenness, or visiting houses of illfame, so that your CommIttee is impelled to the conclusion that the evidence !lhows beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the offenses described in the second, fourth and fifth specifications of the charge. We therefore find that Bro. William H. Hofmeister is guilty of the offenses charged in said specifications, and recommend that he be suspended from路 all of the rights and benefits of Masonry for a period of two years. NO. III. ALEXANDRIA LODGE,

Respondent,

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CHARLF.S

E. BLAIR, Appellant.

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Appeal from judgment of the Lodge expelling the accused.

The appellant in this case was charged by the Junior Warden of the respondent Lodge with gross unmasonic conduct, and the specifications were in substance as follows, to-wit: (1) That Brother Charles E. Blair, on or about October 6, 1895, at the town of Alexandria, did say to another person that Brother C. J. Hagan had bought off the prosecuting attorney of Clark County from prosecuting a case against one :Miss - - : and, did further say to the same person, in the same conversation, that Brother C. J. Hagan, of Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, had driven his wife from home to prevent her from testifying in that case, and threatened to kill her if she returned to testify. (2) That the said Charles E. Blair was, about the 9th day of August, 1895, charged by one Miss - - with being the father of her illegitimate child: that the said child had died and wa's buried in Keokuk, Iowa, and that this was the common talk among her associates in Keokuk, which brought scandal upon the Masonic Fraternity. (3) That Brother Charles E. Blair did purposely withhold from said Lodge and its Committee of Investigation, pending his petition for the Mysteries, information and facts, that if known, would have resulted in his rejection. (Here followed a detailed statement of the facts alleged to have been withheld, the substance of which is, that the petitioner had procured money by false pret~nses in the State of Montana, and had been arrested therefor. but afterwards路 released upon making good the amount which he had thus obtained). (4) That Brother Charles E. Blair, in October, 1894, at said Clark County, did cheat, wrong and de!raud one, Brother Joseph Higbee, a member of said Lodge, by

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collecting and wrongfully retaining money which belonged to the said Brother Higbee, and kept the same without just cause. rt appears from the original papers before the Committee that the appellant objected to the sufficiency of the specifications, in that none of them stated facts sufficient to put defendant upon a defense. The transcript of the record in this case has been assailed by the appellant as being false and that the record of the Lodge itself has been falsified by the Master and Secretary of Alexandria Lodge since thc trial, and that the proceedings as recorded are untrue and did nqt in fact occur as recorded. The gravity of the charge caused your Committee to apply to thc M. W. Grand Master for an ordoer directing the Master and Secretary to send up for inspection and comparison all of the original papers in this case, and the record book of the Lodge. These were received and examined and it appears that pages 21, 22, 28 and 24, of the book, in which the T;odge keeps a record of its proceedings, have been removed from the book; it does not appear to your Committee, however, that the missing pages contained any part of the record, but the book shows that the proceedings of the same meeting are continued from page 20, on page 25, making- a clear and concise record. It also appears that at the subsequent meeting of the Lodge, the record as made was read and approved by the Lodge; so that we are constrained to clothe the record with absolute verity so far as this investigll,tion is concerned,leaving the alleged falsification of the record to a direct proceeding against the perpetrators of the act. It apPcll,rs by the record that the Deputy Grand Master for the First District presided at the trial, and the objections to the specifications were submitted to him and he sustained the objections too all of said specifications except No.8, and overruled the objections to the Specification No.8: thereupoll, the defendant pleaded not guilty. The transcript in this case shows that there were nineteen members of the Lodge present at the trial ,,,hiIe the record proper does not show the number orthe names of members present at the trial. The record should show the names of all members of the Lodge present at the trial, as the members are the triers of the facts, and Oll review of the case on appeal we should be able to determine whether the required majority has voted for conviction. An absence of such record invites a reversal of the judgment by the Grand Lodge. From the transcript and record before us it appears that the parties went to trial on the third specifications, and there was no evidence offered on the trial preserved in "the record tending to show any fact in connection with the said specifications, except the evidence of one member of the Committee of Investigation upon the petition of accused for the mysteries, who testified in substance that he had heard rumors of the offense charged against the applicant and asked him about them, that the applicant said he had never committed a dishonorable act in his life, and this was all the evidence offered. The Lodge voted 12 guilty to 6 not guilty, and one blank ballot cast, and the Master thereupon declared the accused to be found guilty. A vote was thereupon taken on the punishment to be inflicted, and by a vote of 15 to 3 the accused was expelled. He thereupon prosecuted his appeal in due form, and urged that the finding and judgment of the Lodge should be set aside for the reason (among other things) that they are not supported by any evidence, and because there was not a sufficient vote of the members present to constitute two'thirds of the ballots cast, voting guilty. We are of opinion that the evidence at the trial was not sufficient to support a finding of guilty. There was no evid~nce whatever that Brother Blair had ever obtained any money under the circumstances detailed in the specifications. The gravamen of the offense charg-ed was the withholding of the alleged fact from the

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Committee; it is therefore incumbent upon the accuser to prove the material fact that the accused not only witheld the information from the Lodge. but also that he is guilty of the rcprehensible conduct so inquired about. We are also of the opinion that where 19 ballots are cast on the question of the g-uilt of the accused, that 14 must vote guilty before the )faster can declare that the Lodge has found the accused guilty. If one of the ballots is a blank, the Master should direct another ballot. As this case must be remanded for a new trial, we suggest that while it is not complained of as error by the Lodge, that the ruling of the Master sustaining the objections of defendant to the sufficiency of Specification No.4 was erroneous; if the accused received the moilCY of路 a Brother 1\Iaster l\:lason under the circumstances detailed, they involve moral turpitude, and the defendant should be required to plead thereto. For the errors above set forth the judgment of "the Lodge is reversed and a new trial is awarded the appellant. No. IV. J. L. COOle, Appellant,

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:MIDKIFF, Respondent.

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Appeal from the action of Star Lodge, No. 419, acquitting respondent.

The appellant preferred charges in Star Lodge, No. 419, against the respondent, botD being members of said Lodge, and for specifications ri.lleged: (1) That the respondent had slandered a Brother Mason by falsely swearing on the trial of the case of State vs. H. Pryor, pending in the Bates County Circuit Court, as to when and where he saw the appellant on the day of a certain shooting affltir, the appellant being a witness on said trial. This became a material matter as tenning to contradict appelllmt's testimony. (2) That respondent had committed perjury in so falsely swearing. (3) That he was guilty of unmasonic conduct "by violating his Mltsonic obligation to defend the character of a Brother Mason." To which specifications the respondent objected because they did not in any of them state a ~lasonic offense, which objections the Master overruled, and the defendant pleaded not guilty of the offense charged. On a trial before the Lodge the respondent was aClquitted on all the specifications, and the appellant appealed in clue form, urging the following reasons tor a new trial: (1) That the verdict was not in accordance with the evidence.. (2) That the trial WitS continued up to three o'clock Sunday morning. (3) That owing to the lateness of the hour some of the Brethren went home before a bttllot wastaken. (4) That only a small number attended the trial, and some remained' away in the belief that the Lodge could not act until after the CirCluit Court had found defendant guilty. There was much irrelevant evidence offered on both sides at the trial. The riefendant is charged with swearing falsely at the trial in the Circuit Court, and his evidence at that trial wa~ read to the Lodgl.', and was to the effect that he had seen the prosecutor pass defendant's residence on t'he day of the shooting, which evidence had a tendency to rebut the evidence given by the prosecutor at that trial. In this he is corroborated by other witnes~es, while the evidence offered at the Lodge trial by the appellant strongly tended to show that he was present at the shooting affair, and in a position to give the testimony which he gave in the Circuit Court, thus there appears to be aconfiict between the testimony of these parties on a material matter at the trial of the State case, and eaeh is strongly corroborated by many witnesses. We conclude that in a case like this, where the triers of the fa.ct have the witnesses before them, and are acquainted with them, that they are in a better position to observe their demeanor while testifying, their apparent bias or prejudice, if it should exist, and G. L. PRO.-4.

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can better weigh their testimony and jUdge as to their credibility than a committee of this Grand Body. And as the members of the Lodge, exercising their province as triers of the fact, have made a finding in this case which is supported by the evidence, the Grand Lodge should not set that finding aside unless it should appear that it is the result of apparent bias or prejudice. Your committee can see from the record how the Lodge may have reached the conclusion which is complained of without discrediting any of the witnesses in the case. We have considered the other objections above named which have been urged by appellant against the jUdgment of the Lodge, and are of the opinion that they should not be allowed to interfere therewith. Finding no error in the record, we are of the opinion that the judgment of the Lodge should be affirmed. No. V. SALISBURY LODGE,

Y. C. JOSEPH

No. 208,

BLAKEY, Appellant,

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FINKS, Re:wondent.

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Appeal from judgment acquitting respondent of unmasonic conduct.

Respondent was charged by Bro. Y. C. Blakey, a member of Salisbury Lodge, No. 208, with unmasonic conduct in four specifications, three of which were in substance that Bro. Jos. H. Finks was guilty of the offense of lying to the accuser and other patrons of the Bank of Salisbury, to their detriment. In the first specification it is averred in substance that in the year 1890 the accuser and Bro. Thos. H. Walton, members of the same Lod~e, were induced by Bro. Finks to become his sureties on a note for $5000. That afterwlI,rds, in about the year 1894, the accuser desired to be rt>lieved from liability on said note, called upon Bro. Finks with a view of procuring his release, and that Bro. Finks, in violation of his duty and for the purpose of deceiving the accuser and lulling him into a sense of security, informed and advised the accuser that the note had been fully paid and discharged; when the fact was, that said note was then held by the Bank of Salisbury. The second specification was in nearly the same form: with the same averments, referring to a note for $2400, upon which one, Bro. Thos. H. Walton was surety for Bro. Finks. The third specification charged in substance that Bro. Finks told Bro. Geo. Johnson, a director of said bank, in the month of July, 1895, after the State Bank Examiner had found the bank to be in failing condition and insolvent, that the said Bank Exli.minel' had pronounced the bank to be in sound condition, thereby willfully and knowingly misleading and deceiving a brother M. M. in and about a matter of vital interest. The fourth specification charged that Bro. Finks, being then and there cashier of the Bank of Salisbury, in the year 1895, knowingly received into said bank money and deposits of divt>rs persons, Brother M. M.'s then and there knowing said bank in a failing condition, to the injury and loss of said Brethren, and to the scandal Of Masonry. To these specifications Brother Finks pleaded not guilty, and upon a trial was found not guilty by the Lodge. Brother Blakey, the accuser, and Brother Thos. H. Walton, members of the Lodge, appealed in due form from the judgment of acquittal. The evidence offered on the trial, in behalf of the prosecutors, tended to show that Brother Finks had, in October, 1894. told Brother Blakey that th~ $5,000 note in question had been taken up and paid off. It developed on cross-examination 'of the witness Blakey, that he had been given a statement by the bank officers that his name 'had been removed from the note, and that he was not on any of the paper. The note being introduced in evidence, shows the name of witness erased from it as a maker. Witness was afterwards sued on the note, and at the trial the suit was still pending.

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We presume that the suit grows out of the theory that a bank cashier, or officer, has no implied authority to relieve a maker of a note or bill from liability without payment. The suit is filed by the pank's assignee. The evidence shows that at the time the alleged statement was made by Brother Fink!', assuming it to have been made by him as stated, that he was under the impression that Brother Blakey's liability had ceased. The evidence of Brother Walton tended to show that Brother Finks had told him that the $2,400 note had been paid off, and that afterwards he discovered it had not, and that he had been llued on it and a judgment had against him. A cross-examination developed that this witness was president of the defunct bank, and had been for several years; that $625 had in fact been paid and credited on the note. The evidence further tended to show that Brother Finks had stated to Brother Johmon, as charged in the third specification, that the condition of the bank was good on Saturday before the bank's doors were closed, and that the bank examiner had then made the examination of the bank's affairs and had stated to Brother Finks that he hesitated about giving them a "write up," all of which was told by Brother Finks at the time to Brother Johnson and in the same conversation. There was evidence tending to show that divers persons had made deposits in the bank just prior to its failure which were received by Brother Finks; these depositors who testified, all admitted that they had sold their claims against the bank since the assignment, and had realized 75 per cent of their claims. The two notes described in the specifications were read before the Lodge; also two indictments returned by the Grand Jury of Chariton County, charging Brother Joseph H. Finks with the statutory offense of receiving dcposits into a bank while the same was in a failing condition. On the part of the defcnse, the defendant testified and his evidence tended to show that the prosecuting witness and himself were on two notes, one for $2,000 and one for 85,000; that Brother Blakey was surety; that he told Brother Blakey, in a conversation, about the $2,000 note that it had been路 paid off; that afterwards Brother Blakey came to get released from the $5,000 note upon which himself and Walton were co-makers; that he informed Brother Blakey that he could not pay it off then; that it was a note upon which Brother Walton and defendant were joint makers and co-partners in interest; that afterwards Brother Walton, who was president of the bank, and Mr. Branham, who was assistant cashier, erased the name of Brother Blakey from the note and gave him a B tatement, or agreement, purporting to release him from further liability. This statement was admitted by Brother Blakey to be as testified to. The defendant denied having told Brother Walton that the $2,400 note had been paid, and his evidence further tendeq to show that Brother Walton urged him to give him security by turning over property to him after the bank failed; this defendant declined to do, but assigned all his property, even to his statutory exemptions, to the bank for the benefit of its creditors; and his evidence showed that at the time of the failure of the bank, the nominal vaiue of his property was in excess of his indebtedness. It does not appear what the receiver realized on it. That he had 103 shares in the bank himself and that if he had been allowed to dispose of the property himself, that in his judgment it would have largely more than paid him out. Defendant also denied having made the statement as to the condition of the bank attributed to him by the witness Johnson. It was on these facts that the Lodge, by a decisive vote, found the defendant not . guilty, nearly two-thirds of the members present (69 votes being cast) voting not guilty. It is urged by the appellant that the verdict is not in accordance with the evidence, but was the result of the presence in the Lodge ofa large number of the personal friends of the accused who voted for acquittal without regard to the proof; and again, that two Brethren, who, on account of deafness, could not hear the evidence, were allowed to vote on the merits of the case.

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The objections urged by appellant strike your committee as being novel. We have concl udel that it is not a ground for challenging the verdict of a Lodge that the accused, who is on trial, has a large number of friends who arc members of the Lodge and triers of the facts; indeed, a man would not want to be tried by his enemies. The record fails to disclose any partiality for the accused, and we can only conclude that he has been tried in his own vicinage by a jury of his peers, as provided for by the Masonic law. The evidence on the facts alleged was conflicting in some particulars, and that of the accused is corroborated, partially by the documentary evidence, so that we are unable to pass upon its weight. The experience of all courts of review is, that the triers of the fact,. in the tirst instance, having the witnesses before them in person, are in a better position to observe them while testifying, and can judge oftentimes from the witness' demeanor what weight to give to his testimony. We should, therefore, hesitate to reverse the finding of a Lodge when it is ,mpported by substantial evidence, and there is no error upon the record. The deafness or defective hearing of the two Brethren who participated in the deliberations at the trial, should not interfere with the verdict, since it does not appear that they did not understand the proceedings or the evidence or in what manner they did in fact cast their ballots. In no event 'could they have changed the result. The indictments preferred b)' the Grand Jury, read in evidence, are Ii mere charge, and do not furnish any evidence of guilt. Finding no error in the record, and there being sufficient evidence to support the judgment of the Lodge. it is affirmed.

No. VI. FRANK SLATER, Appellant,

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Appeal from judgment of -Rich Hill Lodge, No. 479, acquitting respondent. Respondent. The respondent was charged by the appellant in Rich Hill Lodge, No. 479, both being members of that Lodge, with having embezzled a large sum of money from a Building and Loan Association, of which he was secretary; and in a second specification of the charge, with having collected dues and sundry moneys froni. members of said association, who were likewise members of said Lodge, and had wrongfully appropriated the same to his own use, and did thereby Cheat, wrong and defraUd the said Brcthren. The record in this case is very unsatisfactory, and does not show that a quorum of the Lodge was present at the trial, nor does it show who was present as constituting the triers of the fHCtS, nor that the Lodge was opened in any Degree: nor does it show that notice had been given the members of the Lodge of the time of trial, as provided by Section 238, Article XIX., Grand Lodge By-Laws; nor does it show that the evidence sent up with the transcript was all the evidence introduced; nor does it show the vote of the Lodge on the specifications. ' These are all regarded by your committee as necessary to be shown by the record in order to an intelligent review. On the trial, evidencc was introduced over the objection of counsel for the accused, involving much hearsay, and allowing witnesses to testify as to the contents of documents and books which werc accessible to the Lodge, and which would show for themselves what they contained. It would have been competent tor the witness to testify from the books of theassocilltion, having them present before him, and to give the result of computations made by him there and then, after having qualified as being an expert book-keeper. The custodian of the books and secretary of the association called as II witness, should have testified from the books, rather than to allow his statements with reference thereto to be proven such statements are hearsay, and incompetent as evidence. Certain statements purporting to have been mHde by the State Inspector and an expert book-keeper were allowed in evidence for the prosecution. These were hearsay, VS.

LARRIS CAIN,

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and should have been excluded. The witncsses themselves were alive, and their evidence could have been obtained. For the defense the same error was made in the iilt-roduction of the evidence; in short, there was very little evidence offered by either side, as shown by the records before ns, that was competent. This charge is of a very grave nature, and if respondent isgnilty as char~ed, he should not escape discipline. In order that a fair trial may be had, and that the ends of justice may be met, the judgment of the Lodge is reversed, anda new trial ordered. Ko. VII. WEST GATE LODGE, No. 445, APpeUant,} Appeal from jUdgme~t acquitting Bro. H. H. 1'8.

H. H. NEWMAN, Respondent.

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The accused was charged by the J. W. of West Gate Lodge, No. 445, with having committed the crime of petit larceny by stealing a quantity of tobacco from a dealer in St. Louis, in the month of January, 1896. Hc pleaded not guilty to the charge, and upon a trial bcfore the Lodge, it was shown that the accused had been indicted and tried in the St. Louis Criminal Court and had been convicted and sentenced to pay a fine for the same offense, as shown by a certified c'opy of the record of that Court, read in evidence. The defendant, in his own behalf madc some effort at an explanation of his unfortunate situation, but it is not necessary for us to express any opinion on it, inasmuch as the case must be reversed for error committed by the Mastcr of the Lodge in conducting the ballot. It appears from the record 'that eighteen members of the Lodge were present at the tlial, one of whom was excused by a vote of the Lodge, from voting. Eleven ballots were cast" guilty" and six counted" not guilty." Thereupon the MMter decided tbat the accused was declared by a vote of the Lodge to be not guilty. The J. W. challenged the correctness of the :\faster's deciJ;ion, contending that one of the ballots which had been cast and counted" not guilty" should have been counted as "guilty." The blllJot being ill form as follows, viz.: "No gut," which was interpreted by the Brothel' custing it as meaning that the accused was" no good" and should be found guilty. This beillg so and it appearing to the Master, he should have ordered a new ballot to be taken, and should have required the ballot to conform to the form prescribed by Sec. '263, Art. XIX., G. L. By-Laws. For this error in voting, the judgment is reversed and a new trial ordered.

No. VIII. PETITION OF BROTHER G. W. BLAGG, LATE A MEMBER 0"" WHITEHALL LODGE, No. 301, FOR RESTORATION. The petitioner having been expelled lrom Whitehall Lodge in September, 1893, for unmasonic condnct, in that he was guilty of the offense of acting in the capacity ot'barkeeper, selling intoxicants in a saloon, of which offense he was duly found guilty by said Lodge. The petitioner represents that he had, prior to filing his petition for restoration in the Grand Lodge, attemptcd, in the regular way, to be restored to membership in said Whitehall Lodge, huL that his application lIot having reccived the uecessary vote, has failed. It appears that he has petitioned said Lodge on two different occasions, and his said petition for membership has resulted in a refusal by the Lodge to restore the Brother

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to his former Masonic standing and membership. .No reason is urged by the petitioner

in support of his present petition, except that he thinks that he has been sufficiently punished for the offense, and he promises, if restored to good standing, a cheerful compliance with all the rules of the Grand Lodge. Your committee has examined into the merits of this case, and from information at hand, deem it advisable to allow the judgment of the Lodge to stand in full force until it can be made manifest to us that an injustice has been done the Brother above, in the judgment of the Lodge, and in its refusal to restore him to membership. His friends and neighbors among whom he lives, are more competent to judge of his fitness to be restored to good standing, and the Grand Lodge will not take a differÂŤllt action from that of the Subordinate Lodge in the absence of some proof that a manifest injustice has been done the petitioner. We recommend that the petition be dismissed without prejudice. No. IX. POPLAR BLUFF LODGE,

No. 209,

Respondent, VS.

M. E.

SHELTON, Appellant,

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Appeal from judgment of Lodge expelling him.

The appellant was charged by the Junior Warden with gross unmasonic conduct in that he did, on May 8, 1896, grossly insult one Mrs. - - - , a respectable married woman, by taking undue liberties with her. There were two other specifications charging the same offense towards two other ladies at different periods. The Junior Warden dismissed the charge so far as the offense contained in the second and third specifications are concerned, on account of being unable to procure the evidence necessary to establish the allegations, due to the refusal of one of the young ladies concerned to appear before the committee and testify, and the removal of the other from the community. Brother Shelton, by his answer, objected to the sufficiency of the charge as contained in the Specification No.1, and upon his objcction being overruled, declined to plead, whereupon the .Master caused a plea of not guilty to be entered. Upon a trial by the Lodge the accused was found guilty and was expelled from all the rights and benefits of Masonry; he has brought his case here by appeal, alleging several grounds for a reversal of the judgment: (1) that the punishment is excessive and unusual, (2) that the offense charged is not cognizable by the Lodge, (3) because the testimony read and that taken in the Lodge differed materially. There were other objections contained in the appeal, but as they appear to have been abandoned by the appellant, it will not be necessary to set them out in detail. The record in this case is not up to the standard required by the Grand Lodge for an intelligent review of the trial below, but no objection is urged by the appellant to its sufficiency. There is enough in this record, however, to enable us to pass upon the specific objections above noticed. It appears by the evidence that the accused is a dentist practicing his profession in the townof Poplar Bluff, and that he took undue liberties with the complaini~g witness while she was under his professional treatment, which fact is sufficiently established by her evidence and that of her husband, as well as that of the accused himself. The accused seems to rest his case on the ground that the Lodge canDot take cognizance of his acts because they do not constitute a Masonic offense. Your committee cannot agree to this proposition; the profession of the appellant necessarily involves a closely confidential relationship between himself and the public. and implies that his patrons will at all times receive gentlemanly consideration: A departure from

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this principle is in the judgment of your committee a violation of his duty to the public, and under the peculiar circumstances of this case, tending to involve the honor of the complaining witness, must be regarded as a gross violation' of the moral law. We are taught that our Order is a "beautiful system of morals," and if this be true, we cannot countenance a wilful infraction of the moral law. Neither do we think the punishment inflicted by the Lodge is excessive. The evidence shows that the situation of the complaining witness was such as a virtuous woman would repel with scorn and indignation, and the party involved here states that she'did so and made complaint at once to her husband, and to the Lodge.of which accused was a member, the charges being filed four days after the occurrence. The judgment in this case being fully sustained by the evidence, and finding no error in the record, it is affirmed. NO. X. IN RE.

PETITION OF BRO.•TOHN W. SMITH FOR RESTORATION.

The petitioner in this case, Bro. John W. Smith, represents that he was late a member of Johnson Lodge, No. 158, and was suspended by that Lodge for N. P. D. in 1880. The Lodge has' since surrendered its charter and is now extinct. The petitioner is no doubt' worthy, and if the formalities prescribed by law had been complied with, we should readily grant his petition. Section 279, G. L. By-Laws, requires the' petition, in a case like this, to be accompanied by a recommendation from the Lodge in whose jurisdiction the petitioner resides. This is a requirement that cannot be waived by us, for manifest reasons, as the Lodge in that case becomes a voucher for the moral standing- of the petitioner, and also vouches for him as a Mason, thereby guarding against the possibility of the Grand Lodge clothing an unworthy person with the evidence of good Masonic stand· ing. ,The petition in this case is accompanied by a strong recommendation, signed by individual members of Rockport Lodge, No. 58, under the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas, where the petitioner resides. We do not undervalue the recommendation of these Brethren, but would ask that the Lodge, as a Lodge, with its seal attached, do this office and to that end the case is continued. No. XI. IN RE.

PETITION OF W.

POLLARD ET AL, FOR RESTORATION OF BROTHER

WALKER DAVIS TO MASONIC STANDING.

The petition in this case does not emanate from the suspended Brother, but is made in his behalf by three other persons. There is no evidence before us that the suspended Brother is a Mason. The requirements of Sec. 279, G. L. By-Laws must be complied with, otherwise this Grand 'Body cannot act on the case. The petition for 'restoration in all cases must be signed by the suspended Brother, and if the Lodge is extinct, as in this case, he must be recommended by the I,odge in whose Jurisdiction he resides. This recommendation must appear of record in the Lodge and be attested by its seal. For the informality stated, this petition is dismissed. No. XII. No. 299, Respondent, } vs. Appeal from judgment of expulsion. C. SATTLEY, Appellant. The appellant was' charged by the Junior Warden of the respondent Lodge with unmasonic conduct, in that he had been guilty of the statutory offense of feloniously and wilfully assenting to the reception into a bank, of which he was then and there

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the cashier, a deposit, to-wit, $.'300 lawful money, the same being the money and property of one Christiana Voght, at a time when said bank was kno,vn to him to be in an insolvent condition. The specification further sets out the fact that defendant had been indicted in the Criminal Court of Jackson County for said offense. and had been" convicted, and on appeal to the Supreme Court the judgment had been affirmed, and that the accused is now serving his sentence in the penitentiary. Upon being required to plead to the charge. the accused pleaded guilty, and also pleaded in extenuation of the charg-e the former judg-ment of this Grand Lodge found at p. 61 Proc. 1895, and alleging that the same subject matter passed into judgment in that case. and that this Grand Body declared that there was 110 Masonic offense committed by the defendant. Upon said plea being filed, the Worshipful :i\1aster directed a vote to be taken upon the penalty to beinfticted upon Bro. Sattley, which resulted in his expulsion by the IJodge. In due time the appellallt perfected his appeal, and urges (1) that upon the facts stated, no Masonic offense has been committed: (2) no vote was taken as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, as provided by Sec. 263 G. L. By-Laws; (.'3) that aside from the record of the Criminal Court of Jackson County, no evidence was offered ill the ease tending to show defendant's guilt, and that such record was not conclusive 011 the Lodge; (4) because the merits of this case were passed upon by Grand Lodge at last communication and were ignored by the Lodge; (5) misconduct of members in discussing the merits before balloting. An examination of the case of Hull vs. Dalltey, Proc. 1895. p. 61, shows that the speeificatiolls referred to a different offense, and had no connection with the facts in this case, thoug-h they were of a kindred nature. In one of the specifications it was charged that the accused had been indicted and convicted for havillg- received the deposit in the Voght case, and the fact of indictment and conviction was relied upon as constituting a Masonic offense, instead of the facts charged in the indictment. The ruling of the Grand Lodge at that time was correct, and we still adhere to the opinion there rendered, and adopt the reasoning of the Committee there approved. It is quite a diflerent state of case that is presented here; the facts cOllstituting the offense are here pleaded; in that case the fact of conviction in a State court was rclied on as cOllstituting a Masonic offense. The specifications in the one case were insufficient, and those in the other arc ample, so that under a plea of guilty, 110 further action by the Lodge is necessary, except to vote on the punishment. No vote 011 the specification is required to be taken ullder a plea of guilty. The objection urged against the judgment that the facts pleaded do not constitute a Masonic offense is not tenuble. It is a l\lasonie offense for a member of the Fraternity to violate the law of the land. There is nothing in the record before us justifying the charge of misconduct of the members of the Lodge at the trial. Finding no error in the record, we affirm the judgment of the Lodge. No. XIII. This is a petition purporting to come from Stafford Lodge, No. 497, asking for the restoration of Brother W. L. Johnson, he having- been expelled by that Lodge in the year 1893. The petition does not meet the requirements of the by-laws; it is not signed by Brother Johnson, and for this reason the petition is dismissed. No. XIV. Some papers, evidently designed for a transcript of the record in the case of appeal from the aetion of Gentryville Lodge, No. 125, expelling Brother W. B. Crawford, are before IlS. 'I'here may be merit in the appeal, and your Committee recommends that said Lodge be ordered to send up a complete transcript of the record in this case so that the action of the Lodge in this behalf may be re~iewed.

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This is a petition from Brother M. P. Whitworth, Past Master of Barnesville LodgeNo. 455, who had been tried and expelled by that Lodge for unmasonic conduct, ask路 ing for an order or mandate, requiring that IJodge to send up a transcript of the record in the case. The petitioner states that the trial took place January 25, ]896, and. at the time. Brother Whitworth gave verbal notice of his intention to appeal to this Grand Lodge; that some ten days' before the expiration of the time allowed by law, he mailed his written notiee of appeal to the Secretary of the Lodge at Barnesville, who, sometime afterward, notified Brother Whitworth that his notice had been received, but too late, and that his appeal was disallowed; that the petitioner lives some twenty or twenty路 five miles from 'Barnesville, which receives its mail over a "Star" route crossing streams, which, in the spring, especially, are often impassable for days at a time, and this was the cause, most likely, for the late receipt of the notice by the Secretary. Your Committee, while disapproving the apparent unnecessary delay ill mailing the notice to the Secretary, believe that a :Mason's rights should not be taken from him by natural causes, beyond his control, and therefore recommend that Barnesville Lodge, No. 455, be required to send up to this Grand Lodge a eomplete transcript of its record in the case, as is required by law, that full justice may be done in the premises. No. XVI. COLDWATER LODGE,

No. 485, A., F. & A. M.,

DREXEL,

Mo.,

VS. JOHN

BISHOP,

ApPEI,LAXT.

On February 22, 1896, Bro. D. S. Young, .J. W. of the Lodge, preferred charges against Bro. John W. Bishop, charging him in the first specification with giving his son, Arthur, a knife, and that he instructed his said son that in case his school teacher, named Shelton Foust, should move, or attempt to move him, his said son, from the seat which his father desired he should occupy in school, that he should take his knife and cut said teacher's guts out. The second specifieati.on charges that on or about January 17th, 1896, said Bro. Bishop did publicly declare in the store of Bro. F. B. Hey that he regretted that his said son had not killed said teacher. The evidenee shows that the son, Arthur Bishop, was about sixteen years of age, aud unusually large and robust for his age, that the said teacher was small in stature and in delicate health. That when the teacher did attempt to move or change the seat of the boy, that he drew the knife and carried out, or attempted to carry out, the instructions of his father. That a fif{ht ensued, in which the teacher got the worst of it. The teacher soon afterward took sick and died. The evidence shows that his sickness and death was influenced and probably superinduced by the attack made upon him by said Arthur Bishop. The trial was held at a special communication of Coldwater Lodge, on March 17.1896, whif'h the record shows was regular in every respect. The ballot on the first specifi路 cation resulted in the Brother being found guilty by a vote of 18 to 1. The ballot on the second specification resulted in a verdict of guiIty by a vote of 16 to 3. On the question of punishment, the vote stood 13 to 6 for expulsion, and he was declared expelled. 'Within the proper time. and in due form, the Brother perfected his appeal, in which he alleges certain irregularities in the proceedings, and because the findings of the Lodge were wrong and contrary to justice and Masonic law. After eareful1y considering the whole case. your Committee is of the opinion that the finding and verdict of the Lodge should be affirmed . .

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No. XVII. J. L. SNIDOW, MEMBER OF CENTRAL LODGE, No. 81, A. F. & A. M. vs, R. D. ATKINSON. An imperfect transcript of this case submitted to your Committee sets out a charge of unmasonic conduct, and contains three specifications which allege some vague and路 indefinite statements and rum0rs. This is followed by some contradictory evidence, but the record nowhere shows that any trial was ever held or any action whatever taken by the Lodge, except the fact that the Secretary, under the seal of the Lodge, certifies the imperfect record as above stated. Your Committee recom路 mend that Central Lodge, No. 81, be required to submit a complete transcript of the case, showing fully if any action was ever taken by said Lodge in the case, and if so, what the result of said action was.

No. XVIII. In the case of the petition for restoration of Brother T. I. Johnson, who was expelled by Holden Lodge, No. 262, A. F. & A. M., several years ago for the offense of. saloon-keeping, your Committee have carefully examined the evidence in this case and find that said Brother, soon after he was expelled, sold out and quit the business of saloon路keeping, and has lived an upright life ever since the sale of his said business. That Brother Johnson applied to said Holden Lodge, No. 262, for restoration and was ~ejected. Your Committee therefore recommend that Brother T. 1. Johnson's petition be granted, and that he be restored to good Masonic standing. Fraternally submitted, LESLIE OREAR, Chairman, J. B. THOMAS, GEO. E. MAYHALL, A. C. STEWART, JOHN C. YOCUM, SEYMOUR HOYT, 1. M. ABRAHAM, Committee.

Brother Martin Collins submitted the following report ofthe COlumittee on the Wisconsin Proposition Considering Masonic Relief, and the same was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. & A. JI.:

Your committee appointed to consider a plan of Masonic Relief, proposed by It committee of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, respectfully beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the "Wisconsin Proposition,"-namely, the appointment of a Grand Lodge Committee to dispense the charities of the Grand Lodge-but would recommend to this Worshipful Grand Lodge that no plan of official Masonic Relief other than the one now in operation be adopted within this Jurisdiction. We already have efficient Boards of Masonic Relief at the principal points within this Jurisdiction, orga.nized under the la.ws of this Grand Lodge, some of which have been at work for the past forty years doing efficient work, and no complaint is made of the efficiEmcy of the present system.

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The present Boards of Relief are constituted for prompt, intelligent and discriminating work. A Relief Committee of the Grand Lodge would, from its composition, necessarily be less efficient in doing such work as is now well done by the Board of Relief. We would, therefore, recommend that the proposed plan of benevolent work be not adopted. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M:. GIVAN, JOHN R. PARSON, MARTIN COLLINS.

REPORT OF BOARD ON MASONIC HOME.

The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home presented a report, through its President, Brother Noah M. Givan, together with the reports of the Superintendent of the Home, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board. All these reports were approved and ordered printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of iJIissouri, A. F. & A. M. :

BRETHREN-In compliance with the by-laws of the Masonic Home of Missouri, requiring an annual report to be made to the Grand Lodge, I have the honor to present my annual report, as President of the Home, and I accompany the same with the report of the Secretary, Treasurer and Superintendent for the year ending September 30, 1896. At the last annual communication of the Grand Lodge, Brothers C.. C. Woods, S. E. Wagoner, B. F. Nelson, Herndon Ely and John R. Parson were, by you, chosen as members of the Board, to succeed themselves. At a meeting of the Board of Directors, held while the Grand Lodge was in session on October 15th, the following officers were re-elected: M. W. BRO. NOAH M. GIVAN, President. M. W. BRO. JOHN D. VINCIL, Vice-President. R. W. BRO. F. J. ,TYGARD, Treasurer. M. W. BRO. JOHN R. PARSON,. Secretary. 'the Board also made the following appointments: DR. M.LEFTWICH, Superintendent. MRS. ELLA D. LEFTWICH, Matron. DR. M. C. ROBINSON, Physician. MESSRS. COLLINS & JAMISON, Attorneys.

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The Executive Committee for' the Home consists of the St. Louis members of the Board, with Brother V. O. Saunders, as Chairman. The Home Committee consists of the members of the Board residing in St. Louis, with 1\1. W. Bro. John D. Vincil, as Chairman. At the same meeting of the Board, all claim by the Home for the appropriation of $5,000.00 made by the Grand Lodge in 1890, was re., linquished. This was done in view of the fact, that the Grand Lodge had, since 1890, made more liberal provision for the maintenance of the Home. The report of the Secretary and Treasurer give to the Grand Lodge all the financial transactions of the Home during the year. The report of the Superintendent gives in detail the working of the Home, in its internal arrangements. I invite the careful attention of all the Bret hren to this report. It is a pleasure to be able to state that the past year has been one of peace and prosperity. The diffi.cultIes that have arisen, have been overcome, and those who have been instrumental in overcoming them have been benefited by their experience in the work. It is a pleasure to work and co-operate with those whose hearts are aglow with love for our destitute Brethren and their helpless widows and orphans; whose zeal in the cause makes them I willing to encounter all difficulties and brave all dangers that present themselves in this heaven-born work. While those whom you have placed in charge of the Horne, have proven themselves faithful and worthy of the trust you have reposed in them, they have been strengthened by a consciousness of the fact that they have the earnest co-opemtion and sympathy of the Fraternity throughout the State. The liberality. of the Brethren, and the blessings of Almighty God have made the Horne a great and practical and permanent charity, from whose walls flow "A bles'sing for the little child; a blessing for the widowed woman, and a blessing for the wayworn man." The term of office of the following Directors expires with the present session of the Grand Lodg~, and you should elect their successors, viz:: R. E. Anderson, F. J. Tygard, V. O. Saunders and S. M. Kennard. Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, there have been three meetings of the Board of Directors and thirteen meetings of the Executive Board. The tornado which visited St. Louis last May did considerable damage to the Home property, but a large part of the financial loss was covered by cyclone insurance. However, serious inconvenience was caused by the unroofing of the dining-room,. which will not entirely be remedied until the completion of the new building.

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The new addition to the Home is partially described in the report of Superintendent Leftwich. The main part of the new building, which is 35 by 84 feet, consists of a basement and three stories, arranged as follows: Upon the first floor is the dining-room, full size of the main building; on the second floor are nine dormitories, 10 by 15 feet with room for three in each, besides this there are two nurseries 15 by 30 feet each; on the third floor there are fifteen dormitories, 10 by 15 feet each. The building, connecting the old with the main building, is three stories, is 30 feet long and of the width of the old building-. Besides, there is north of the main building, a one-story addition 16 by 32 feet. The completion of the addition will add greatly to the convenience of the property. We hesitated to undertake its construction, but found that we must provide more room or stop receiving additions to the Home family, and after very careful consideration it was decided to put up such improvements as would be comparatively free from danger, convenient, comfortable, a credit to the Fraternity, and one that would meet the requirements of the Home for some years to come. Its building will not necessitate the borrowing of any outside money as a sufficient amount of the endowment fund is being used, which will be replaced when our property north of Von Versen avenue can be sold at its real value. A number of applicants to the Home had to be refused on account of the physical condition of the applicants, and the fact that it would be impossible to give them proper attention and care in the present condition of the Home; evert if we had room it would be difficult to take care of those who might come to the Home entirely helpless, especially those who would require constant care and attention. In such cases the expense of physician and nurses would make it impracticable to receive them. . The Board has appointed a committee to inquire'into and report on the advisability of buying a farm within a reasonable distance of the Home, where adults can be cared for and be furnished with work, and where the boys may learn farming- when not in school, and thereby . develop them physically. 'When we shall be able to dispose of a part of our real estate at such figures, as shall justify the selling of nine acres of our property north of the present Home site, it will then be possible to secure a farm for the purposes above named, after reimbursing the endowment fund with the amount used for the new building. The validity of the will of Mrs. Moore, who soine time ago left a bequest to the Home, having been attacked by some distant relatives, we were put to the expense of employing attorneys to represent us to sustain the will, and for that purpose $500.00 was paid W. C. and J. C. J ones, which covered attorneys fees and witness fees. ,The profes-

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sional services rendered by our regular attorneys, Messrs. Collins and Jamison, have been and are at all times gratuitous. In the will case we were successful, and from that source we have received $5,112.34 in cash, and there is property in which our interests are valued at about $3,000.00. The city council of St. Louis having enacted an ordinance to improve Delmar avenue, the street on which the Home is situated, the Board was compelled to pay $1,878.00 as part of the expenses, and some more will have to be paid when the improvements are completed, but the valu~ of the property will be largely advanced thereby. We do not desire ,to trouble th~ Grand Lodge with a rehearsal of difficulties of the management of the Home, but we respectfully suggest that the members of the Lodges who send inmates to the Home exercise care not to give those whom they send the idea that they are going to a hotel and wjIl have nothing to do and have servants to wait upon them. Each inmate at the Home is expected to perform such labor as he or she can for the benefit of the Home and to comply strictly with its rules. Discipline is as necessary there as elsewhere. If it cannot be strictly enforced, the management of the Home must fail. Some inmates have been found unwilling to obey the rules of the Home or to contribute such services as they reasonably can, seeming to have an idea that they are to be maintained as a matter of grace. As it always has been, it is still true, that "Satan finds some mischief for idle hands to do." Those who rer'use to work have, we regret to say, used their time in fomenting discord and dissatisfaction among the inmates. Those in charge of the Home have met these difficulties promptly and fearlessly, and this suggestion is mad;e to the Lodges that when inmates are sent, especially those who are of mature years, they, should be advised not to expect more care and attention than is actually necessary. When the new building is completed. the Colman cottage which fronts on Von Versen avenue, will be relieved of the sewing department and it will thus be made more quiet and exclusive for the old people. This building and the Wright cottage are strictly old people's quarters, having separate yards, walks, etc. The management have endeavored as fully as possible to separate the children from the old people, thus relieving the old people of the noise and confusion incident to the children. When the neW' building shall have been completed, the new brick building which is used now as the boys' department can be used more exclusively as an infirmary, which will be of material benefit to the Home in helping them to take better care of the sick and to confine contagious disease.

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It is a matter for gratitude to God that during the past year we have been so highly blessed with good health among our inmates. I think special mention is due to our beloved Brother, Dr. A. C. Robinson, for his efficient, gratuitous, professional services, rendered to the Home during another year; and to Brother W. O. May who has gratuitously and successfully trained the children of the Home in music. In conclusion, I bespeak for this great charity, the intensest interest, love and sincere prayers of every Mason throughout this great Commonwealth. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, President Masonic Home.

REPORT OF SECRETARY. 1895, TO OCTOBER 1, 1896. From Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri $15,181 00 From Estate of Mrs. Moore, balance of cash.. 362 34 From Insurance for cyclone loss....... .. 670 49 From Knights Templars of St. Louis, Christmas Services........... 43 00 From Ararat Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Kansas City......................................... 10 00 From Tancred Commandery, No. 25, for Chapel Fund....................................... 13 'i5 From Cedar Lodge, No. 37, Owensville............................................................... 1000 From Thrasher Hall, St. Louis 30 00 From Rev. Dr. C. C. Woods, Neosho................................. 1000 From A. Fuhrman, St. Louis 10 00 From \Vm. V. Hay, Lamar................................................................................... 1000 From Chas. W. Holtcamp, St. Louis........ 1000 From Ernest P. Bell, St. Louis....................... 6 45 From R. D. Macklin, St. Louis 100 From Mite box at the Home.............. 2 95 From sale of live stOck............ . â&#x20AC;˘. 158 68 From sale of old iron............... 1 75 From note and interest :......................... 25 00 From Grand Commandery, K. T., for Sanitarium Fund........... 260 00 From Grand Chapter, R. A. M., for Sanitarium Fund 45 00 $16,86141 RECEIPTS FRO!l[ OCTOBER 1,

EXPENDITURES.

For groceries, meats and vegetables For dry goods, clothing and shoes........... For school supplies. etc., for inmates.................... For fuel and light ~........... For medicine and dentistry _...... For printing and postage For funeral expenses For hired help ;. For laundry.................................... For Superintendent and Matron's salaries For Secretary's salary.. .. For Directors' expenses......... ..

$ 4,336.84 1,848 13

435 85 1,206 94 420 18 62 95 62 20 1,443 50 56861 1,500 00 600 00 lOR 15 --

$12,59335

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For building and repairs $4,831 77 For taxes and insurance 2,701 28 For furniture and crockery ;..... . 779 71 Returned to Chapel Fund .. 13 75 For Attorney's fees a.nd Court expenses in case of Mrs. Moore's legacy of $5,112.34 cash, a.nd property valued at $3,000 $ 500 00 $ 8,826 51 $21,419 路86 RECAPITULATION.

Collected by Secretary Collected by Treasurer

$16,861 41 13,22."1 67 $30,087 08

Balance in hands of Secretary, Octobcr 1, 1895.......................................... BA.lance in hands of Treasurer, October 1,1895...................................

214 48 G,606 82 $36,90838 21,419 86

Disbursements

$15,48852 $14,918 54 569 98 . 15,488 52 ------- -

Balance in hands of Treasurer Balance in hands of Secretary....................

Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON, Secretary.

TREASURER'S REPORT. REPORT OF

TYGARD, TREASURER MASONIC

FROM OCTOBER

1, 1895,

TO SEPTEMBER

HOME OF

MISSOURI.

30, 1896.

1895. DEBITS. September 29, To Balance on hand per report .. $ 6,606 S2 36234 October 8, To Cash from Jno. R. Parson, Secretary .. 30, .. 13,50850 November 2, .. 25 00 100 00 2, " 6 m. Int. on $4,000 Jasper Co. bonds 1000 December 10, " Jno. R. Parson, Secretary .. 16, . 1000 26, . 43 00 1896. January 3, 25000 1 yr. Int.路on $5,000 eass Co. bOl1ds . S, " Joo. R. Parson, Secretary .. 10 00 9, 10140 13, 5729 18, 10 00 28, 1000 February 17, 1000 22, 2000 March 3, (j m. Interest on 31,000 Schuyler Co. bonds .. 2500 4, 6 m. Int. onl $7.000 Henry;Co. bonds, 17500 5, 1 yr. Int. on $20,000 Henr~' Co. bonds, 1,000 00 26, W. E. Jones, account of Int. on loan of$2,000 . 7000

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$500 00 1, To cash from 1 yr. Int. on $10,000 Bates Co. bonds.. 3, Ba!. of W. E. Jones' Int. on loan to January 26, 1896 . 7000 6000 Int. collected on current account. .. 15, " Jno. R. Parson, Secretary . 1375 16, May 255 02 Boston Triennial Com., K. T .. 5, '6000 5, Collected on Time Certificate Dep .. 10000 " 6 m.' Int. on $4,000 Jasper Co. bonds. 7, 10000 1 yr. Int. on $2,000 Pettis Co. bonds. 8, Jno. R. Parson, Secretary .. 10 00 12, 1,683 65 20, " " Treas. Bates Co. payment for $5,000 July 1, bonds and into cancelled .. .5,06250 Jno. R. Parson, l::'ecretary .. 3~2 58 7, 287 91 8, 30500 August 5, September 2, " 6 mo. Int. on $1,000 Schuyler Co. 2500 Bonds . 17500 3, " 6 m. Int. on $7,000 Henr~ Co. Bonds, 3, " 1 yr. Int. on $1,000 Butler Loan & Tr. 7000 Co. Bonds . 5,08850 21, " Sale of $5,000 Henry Co. Bonds & Int. 1 00 " J. R. Parson, Secretary . 27, .. Interest on current deposits . 3965. 30,

Total.....................

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$36,693 90

CREDITS.

8, By Warrant No. 281, paid M. Leftwich, Sup't....... 8, " " 282, ", W. C. & J. C. Jones, Attys Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, 8, " 283, Home Contingent Exp. 19, " " 284, " C. C. Weaver, Brick \Vork ........................... 19, " " 285, " H. Ziegenhein, Coil. Taxes ........................... Sawyer & Austin, Lbr. 29, " " 286, 30, " " 287, " Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. November 1, " " 288, " Crescent Planing Co...... 1, " 289, " Fred. Levy, Sheet Metal 1, " " 290, " Geo. H. Lynch, Painting 2, " " 291, " Citizens Insurance Co., Insurance ................... 2, " " 292, " Acme Roofing Co ........... 293, 6, " " 1\f. Leftwich, Sup't......... 6, " " 294, " Brown Shoe Co., Shoes .. 295, 6, " " Mills & Averill, Clothing 296, " Jos.T. Martin, Provisions 7, " ,. 297, " Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, 18, " Home Contingent Exp. 19, " " 298, " Am bIer &. Materne, Steam Heater..........................

October

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G. L. PRo.-5.

125 00 50000 1,000 00 43950 48073 211 56 1,000 00 16700 5244 85 00 11705 10000 125 00 822O 91 75 13821 1,00000 1,000 00

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3, By Warrant No. 299, paid J. H. Crowley, Plumbing 6, " " 300, " M. Leftwich, Sup't ........ 7, ., 301, " Scarritt Furniture Co., Furniture .................... 9, 302, " Hargadlne, McKittrick & Co., Dry Goods ......... 12, " Jno. R. Parson . Sec'y, " 303, Home Contingent Exp. 29. " " 304, " Ambler & Materne, Plbg.

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7, 7,

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309,

310,

24,

311,

7, 7,

.," 313,

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11, 19, March

April

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314, 315,

316,

6, 7, 9, 1, 7, 7,

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305, 306, 307, 308,

312,

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327, 328, 329, 330•

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331,

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7, 8, 6.

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332, 333, 334,

6, 8, September 9,

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323, 324, 32.'), 326,

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317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322,

8, 12, 6, 6,

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335, 336, 337,

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M. Leftwich, Sup't......... Donk Bros. Coal Co., fuel .los. T. Martin, Provis'ns . Trorlicht, Dunker & Co., Carpets ........................ Wear-Boogher Dry G. Co., Dry Goods ............ Scarritt Furniture Co., Furniture ..................... .Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. Donk Bros. Coal Co., fuel .los. T. Martin, Provis'ns M. Leftwich, Sup't.. ....... Treas. of St. Louis Street Improvement.............. Jno.R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. M. Leftwich, Sup't......... Donk Bros. Coal Co., fuel Jos. T. Martin, Provis'ns Am bIer & Materne, Plmb M. Leftwich, Sup't......... Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. .los. T. Martin, Provis'ns Donk Bros. Coal Co., fuel M. Leftwich, 8up't......... Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. Donk Bros. Coal Co., fuel .los. T. Martin, Provis'ns M. Leftwich, Sup't.. ....... Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. Jno. R. ParSon, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. 1\1. Leftwich, Sup't ........ Foerstel Family Sup. Co. Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. M. Leftwich, Rup't ......... Foerstel Family Sup. Co. M. Leftwich. Sup't.. .......

[Oct. $16900 12500 12000 12583 1,00000 31900 125 00 18349 11532 14648 120 24 155 27 1,00000 15024 117 54 125 00 1,87800 1.000 00 125 00 128 12 128 19 39678 125 00 500 00 11329 16538 125 00 1,000 00 91 57 11039 125 00 1,000 00 1,000.00 125·00 133 72 1,000 00 125 00 122 52 12500

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September 9, By Warrant No. 338, paid Jno. R. Parson, Sec'y, Home Contingent Exp. 10, " .. 339, .. Foerstcl Family Snp. Co. Ii, " .. 340, ., F. C. Bonsack, Architect 30, 1896, By Balance on hand ,. TOTAL

81,000 00 11955 200 00 14,Y18 54 $36,693 90

STATEMENT OF BONDS HELD FOR ACCOUNT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLARS' TRIEN:NIAL ENDOW~fENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURL

Henry County, Missouri, 8 Honds $],000 Henry County, Missouri, 28 Bonds............................................... 500 Pettis' County, Missouri, 2 Bonds 1,000 Schuyler County, Missouri, 1 Bond 1,000 Butler Loan a.nd Trust Company (secured), 1 Bond 1,000 Marion Township, Jasper County, Missouri. 8 Bonds ~............. 500 Mt. Pleasant Township, Bates County, Missouri, 5 Bonds 1,000 Pleasant Hill TO\ynship, Cass County, Missouri, 5 Bonds 1,000 Total.

each, each, each,

S 8,000 00 14,000 00 2,00000

1,000 OlJo 1.000 00

each, each, each,

;.........................

4,00000 5,000 00 5,000 00路 $40,000 00路

I also hold note executed by W. E. Jones for $2,000, bearing 7 per cent interest from Ja.nuary 26,1896, secured by 1st mortgage on 160 acres of improved land in eass County, Mo. Also stock of Anchor Milling and Mining Co., par.................................. 81,600 O{)i AIso stock of Harkaway Milling and Mining Co., par 1,000 00 The stock of both of these Companies were donated to the Home, but have no value. Fraternally submitted,

To HoI'.

NOAH

GIVAN,

Pre.~ident

Masonic Home

F. qf

TYGA RD,

Treasurer.

Jfissoari.

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 1, 1896.

the Boa1'd vf DiTectors of the Masonic Home of Missouri: BRETHREN-I fraternally submit for your consideration my eighth annual report of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Our' Divine MastE'r continues His blessings on the noble charity, which was founded by our Brotherhood eight years ago. Good health, peace and harmony have prevailed among our members the past year. Only one death, Charles Francis Holt, born February 24, 1886, who was sent to us by Purdy Lodge, No. 1'46, died May 21, 1896 of measles, complicated with pneumonia. He was a lovely, bright little fellow, and his death was a sad bereavement. Twenty-three have been admitted to the Home durfng the year; seven have been honorably discharged, one dismissed, and one died. Our present membership numbers one hundred and four (104) as follows: girls fifty, boys thirty-three, old ladies twelve, old Brethren

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nine. Sixty-eight of our children are enrolled in the public schools; with but few exceptions they are progressing satisfactorily in their studies, and have high rating in condllct. five of our children have good positions, and are giving satisfaction to their employers, as follows: Eddie Reeves, Missouri Pacific Machine Shops; James Farrar, stenographer, Brothers Collins & Jamison; Emmet Moseley, Wertheimer-Schwarts Shoe Co.; Mary R. Martin, stenographer, Dr. E. R. 'Vaterhouse; Alice Story, stenographer, Mills & Averill; Laura Moseley, stenographer, Leftwich Commissi-on Co. 'We have one girl, Dena Palmore, learning the millinery trade with Me~srs. King, Brinsmade & Co., and one, Alpha Fuqua, learning dress-making in our sewing de- ' â&#x20AC;˘ .partment. These boys and girls assist at the evenin~ study hour, in instructing those who attend school. Laura Moseley also gives music lessons to three of our girls, who are making good progress, and lessons in stenography to one boy David Stannard, and one girl Anna Story. Alice Story also gives music lessons to one girl Mabel Hall. Oriental R. A. Chapter No. 78, made Christmas 1895 a bright and happy one. Brother R. H. Caffall, who was Chairman of the Committee on the "Home Chrfstmas," knows how to please our Home family, and old and youn~ will long remember with gratitude the members of Oriental Chapter. Sullivan Lodge No. 69,at Sullivan, Mo., invited the children to give an entertainment at the public installation of their officers August 7th. They furnished a car to take them to Sullivan and return, and treated the children royally while with them. The visit was one of the happiest and most enjoyable that our Home family ever had. God bless the noble band of Brothers of Sullivan Lodge No. 69. Our little Chapel, which waS built last fall, has been a great comfort to us, affording pleasant quarters in which to conduct religious exercises. The first service was held in it October 20, 1895, and continued every Sunday afternoon under the aUilpices of the different Masonic bodies of the city with increasing interest up to July 1st. These services were not resumed September 1st .as usual, on account of the grounds being occupied with building material for the building, which is now in progress of construction.' Our old dining room was wrecked by the cyclone of May 27, and this decided the beginning of permanei'it buildings. The buildings now in progress of construction will be very substantial and conveniently arranged. It will be built on slow combustion principle, with wide halls and verandas, fire escapes, etc., which will afford ample security to its occupants in case of fire. The basement is elev~n feet high, and will be divided into kitchen, pantries, storage rooms dairy, two living rooms for cook and housekeeper, and a large sewing

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room, with supply room and closets for storing clothes out of season. The first floor will have dining room 84x35, cloak rooms, office, etc. Second floor two large nurseries; toilet rooms and dormitories. Third floor d.ormitories and toilet rooms. When completed it will give capacity, with the present building, to accommodate two hundred (200) or more, and enable us to devote to hospital purposes the brick building which was constructed in 1892 and which is admirably located for that pur- ' pose. The building will cost whe~ completed about ($21,500) twentyone thousand five hundred dollars, and the heating plant, which will heat all the buildings on the grounds, will cost about ($2,500) twentyfive hundred dollars. The latter will pay for itself in a few years by the saving in cost of fuel. If weather is favorable we hope to get this building enclosed by the middle of November, and completed by March 1, 1897. We acknowledge with gratitude' the following donations to the Home during the year: Venus Chapter, No.I53, O. E. S.-One clock to old folks. Brother E. R. Waterhouse-Medical supplies and thermometer. Brother Newton Jones, of Ouba Lodge, No. 312-Two barrels of apples. Mrs. Wm. Gillespie-Five beautiful comforts. Dr. A. Fuhrman, of Itasca Lodge, No. 420-Turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinner and $10 cash. ' . St. Louis Lodge, No. 2Q-Candy treat to all. Hassendeubel Bros.-Cranberries for Thanksgiving. Beaeon Lodge, No.3-Carpet for Chapel platform. Scarritt Furniture Co.-Three pulpit chairs. Polar Star-Handsome stained glass window for Chapel. Mrs. Mary E. Snedden-Reading matter. Mrs.F. R. Peters-Reading matter and toys . . Pride of the West Lodge, No. 179-Candy, etc., to the children. Miss Dorothy Haltcamp, daughter of Brother Chas. W. Holtcamp-$10 for Christmas. Brother John Wright-Two beautiful clocks for old folks use. Moolah Temple-Toys and candy fo'r Christmas. Mr. arid Mrs. E. H. Phelps, Kansas City, Mo.-Barrel of second-hand clothing. , Jordan Floral Co.-Evergree;;'s for Christmas decorations. Brother Thos. Wp.iteley of Occidental Lodge, No. 163-0n~ handsome oil painting. Mrs. A. Loch, \Vashington avenue-A nice tot of toys. Wm. O. Silvers-Lot of second-hand clothing and shoes. Mrs. C. H. Denniston-Nice lot of second-hand clothing. Mrs. Hibler, Creve Cceur, Mo.-One sack of walnuts.

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Mrs. V. O. Saunders-Lot of boys' clothing. Mrs. Hiram, Liggett-,-Bundle of boys' clothing. Mrs. VV. F. Wyman, Kansas City, Mo.-One box of nice clothing for girls. Brother Jacob Frank-Lot of men's clothing, cloth and mending pieces. Missouri Lodge, No. I-One beautiful window for Ohapel. St. Louis Commandery, No. I-Window representing Ascension. Occidental Lodge, No. I63-Handsome pulpit for Chapel. Tuscan Lodge, No. 360-Three magnificent oak and leather chairs for pulpit. . Mrs. Charlie Bates-Christmas present to every member of the Home. N AMES OF THOSE AD;lUTTED DURI!"G THE YEAR.

NAME.

Mrs. Sophia Singleton Dr. C. L. Herring S. G. Staggs Edgar S. Toclle Rosetta J. Toelle Russel E. Toelle......... Wm. C. Watts Isaac A. Cupp Thos. Lawson Frances A. Butler Nora E. Rutler Nellie S. Butler Joshua A. Barbee Ben F. Arnold Clara B. Arnold Albert C. Arnold......... Nettie L. Arnold ........ Aurelia ToeHe............ Bernice Lessley ERrl S. Lessley........... Willie Lessley May Gordan Lessley Harriet Bond.............

No路l

BOR!".

! ADIIUTTED路1 RECO~1~~::DJNG.

141 Nov. 7,1817Ioct. 5, 18951New Hope, 142 Aug. 15,1820 Dec. 11, 1895.Mt. Monah, 143 March, 18321DCC. 12.1895 Agcncy, 144 Junc 25,1885 Dec. 15,1895 SUllivan, 145 June 30, 18871Dec. Hi, 1895 Sullivan, 146 Oct. 20, 1890 Dec. 15,1865 Sullivan, 147 Nov. 15, 1821 Dec. 17,1895 Polar Star, 148 Mav 10, 18S:~1 Dec. 19, 1895 Westville, 149 About 1823.Jan. ti, 18fJ6 Adelphia. 150 Mch.18, 18861Feb. 2,1896 La Plata, 151 Sept. 24, 1887jFeb. 2, 1896ILa Pillta, 152 Aug. 26, 1891 Feb. 2, 1896,La Plata, 153 About 1826,Mch.10, 1896 Arcano, UWMIlY 15, 18831 Mch. 25, 1~96 Bloomfield, 155 Jan. 18, 18851Mch. 25, 18!16 Bloomfield, 156 Mch.18, 1887:Mch. 25,1896 Bloomfield, 157 July 15, 1888:Mch.25, 1896 Bloomfield, 158 May 22. 18931 May 8, 1896 Sullivan, 159 Mch.19, 1882!Aug. 26, 18961 Higbee, 160 Sept. 5, 1883 Aug. 26, 1896 ' Higbee, 161 Oct. 5, lS85IAUg. 26,1896 Higbee, 162 June 10, 1892 Aug. 26,1896 Higbee, 163 1831 Sept. 27, 1896 Versailles,

LOCATION.

199 Lincoln. 40 St. Louis. 10 Agency. 69 Sullivan. 69 Sullivan. 69 Sullivan. 79 St. Louis. 202 Westville. 355 Ed/l'erton. 237 La Plata. '237 La Plata. 237 La Plata. ::189 Harris. 153 Bloomfield. 153 Bloomfield. 153 Bloomfield. 153 Bloomfield. 69 Sullivan. 527 Higbee. 527 Higbee. 527 Higbee. 527 Higbee. 117 Versailles.

NAMES OF 'fHOSE HONORABLY DISCHARGED DURI!"G YEAR, AND DAT~ 01" DISCHARGE.

Annie Palmore, Sept. 5, 1896. Willis Griffing, Sept. 2, 1896. Luella Reeves, Ma~' 8,1896. Thos. Lawson, March 16, 1896. Mrs. 1\1. E. Lambert, June 22, 1896. Ben F. Arnold, July 15, 1896. Mrs. Lena White (married), Jan. 17, 1896. DISMISSED.

Joshua R. Barbee.

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DIED.

Charlie Holt, May t21, 1896.

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Of the eighty-three (83) children in the Home, fifty-five (55) are between the ages of three and thirteen, leaving twenty-eight (28) over thirteen ~ seven of these have employment down town, requiring them to leave the Home six to seven o'clock A. M., and they return from seven to eight P. M. The 6 o'clock bell in the morning notifies all to rise and dress; 6 :30 bell is for morning work, and all are busy for a half hour, cleaning rooms, halls, porches, walks, .making beds, helping to prepare lunches, and making ready the dining room for breakfast j 7 o'clock bell assembles all in Chapel for prayers; 7 :30, breakfast; eight, clearing dining room and preparing for school; 8 :15 school bell rings and 68 are off for school, returning from school at 4 P.M.; the children change their school clothing a~d don their working clothes, and all are engaged at work until 5, girls in sewing and mending clo,thes, preparing dining room for dinner, helping prepare vegetables, etc., and the boys get kindling, cut wood, keep the lawns, steps and walks in order, clean the basements, outbuildings, etc. . Fraternally submitted, M. LEFTWICH, Supe1'intendent.

RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolution, offered by Brother Charles F. Booher, was adopted: Resolved, That hereafter, reports of the Board of Managers, the Secretary, Treasurer and Superintendent of the :Masonic Home be printed and submitted to the Grand Lodge on the first day of the session.

On motion, the following Brethren were re-elected members of the Board of the Masonic Home: R. E. Anderson, V. O. Saunders, Samuel M. Kennard and F. J. Tygard, their terms having expired. WAYS AND MEANS.

The report of the Committee on Ways and l\leans was presented and discussed at considerable length, divers Inotions being made, amended and withdrawn, and finally the report was adopted. [See report, page 81.J

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CREDENTIALS.

l'he report of the Committee on Credentials was presented and adopted. [For Report see Appendix.] A, report was presented by Brother A. S. Cowden for the Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters' reports. The same was adopted and is as follows: ST. Louis, :Mo., October 21, 1896. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missou1'i, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand i.1asters, beg leave to submit the following report: We find from the reports submitted to us by the Grand Secretary, that reports have been received from the District Deputies of the following Districts to-wit-2. 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,11,13.14,15.16, 17,18, 19, 20. 22, 23, 24. 25,27,30,33,34,40,41,42,43. 44,4.5, 46.47,48,49,51, 52, 5,'~ and 54, 40 in all. while no reports are presented from Districts 12, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 50. Your Committee do not understand why the District Deputies in the last named Districts have failed to comply with the law by sending in their reports as required. The fact that the number of Districts had been largely increased. thus making the Districts smaller. it was hoped would have the effect of getting more thorough service, as the Deputies would be better able to visit the Lodges in their respective Districts. There would seem to be no excuse for the failure of a. District Deputy to send in his report as required by law, and your Committee are of the opinion that where an officer has failed to do so, unless satisfactory reasons for such failures are presented, that officer should not be reappointed. but some one else should be chosen who will faithfully discharge the duties of the office, The reports from the forty Districts which have been reviewed. show for the greater part that these officers have been zealous in their duties, quite a number of them having visited every IJodge in their District. In reviewing these reports, your Committee cannot help being impressed by the attention called by the District Deputies to the inactivity in Masonic circles, and the small amount of work being done and which is attributed to the general financial depression, but the hope is expressed universally that the next year will be more prosperous. Your Committee desire to call the attention of the incoming Grand :Master to the report from the Forty-Third District, and wherein it is stated that one Lodge in the District is understood to be guilty of unmasonic conduct on account of drunkenness in its Lodge room, and which had not been thoroughly investigated by the District 'Deputy on account of lack of time, he having been absent from home for considerable time and only returning a few days before making his report. This matter should be thoroughly investigated and such action be taken as the circumstances demand. This is the only incident mentioned ,in the reports of which your Committee think necessary to make special mention. Your Committee desire to commend the District Deputies who have faithfully and zealously discharged their duties, many of them giving much time to this work, without any compensation whatever. In conclusion, your Committee desire to say that they consider it the duty of each District Deputy to visit each Lodge in his District officially at least once during the year, and in order that this may not work a hardship on some of the Lodges that are

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in a poor condition financially, and that the District Deputy may not be required to expend his own money as well as giving his time without compensation to this work we think some provision should be made by the Grand Lodge as soon as practicable for the payment of the actual expenses incurred by the District Deputies in these visits, all of which is Fraternally. submitted, A. S. COWDEN, mo. GREENOUGH, CRAS. 1\1. BUCKNER, H. H. WAIT, J. E. LONG, Gommitttee.

On motion, a Committee was created to consider the question of reducing the item of rent of the Grand Secretary's office. Said Committee consists of Brothers Lee A. Hall, J. B. Thomas and J. L. Ross. At 6 o'clock the Grand Lodge was called from labor until 7 :30 this evening, to meet in the Hall at Seyenth and Market Streets for the exemplification of the work.

SECOND DAY-NIGHT SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, October 2], 1896. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at eight o'clock, by the M. W. Gra.nd Master, Brother A. :M. Hough. Other officers as heretofore, except Grand Senior Vvarden F. J. Tygard. Brother John C. Yocum was appointed to fill the station. This session being set apart for the exemplification of the work in the Third Degree, the Grand Master placed the Grand Lodge in charge of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, who proceeded with the instructions in the degree. Following which the Grand Lodge was called from labor until nine o'clock to-morrow morning.

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Proceedings of the

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY MORNING.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 22, 1896.

The Grand Lodge was called to labor pursuant to order, M. 'V. Grand Master A. M. Hough present and in the chair. Prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Brother J. 'N. Robinson. The proceedings of the several sessions of yesterday were read and approved. A communication from Amity Lodge, U. D., was read, asking for a change of officers whose names are to appear in the charter of said Lodge. The request was granted, and the change ordered. COMMITTEE ON

ARRANGEMENTS.

rrhe following report was submitted and adopted, emanating from the Committee on Arrangements: To lite Most Worshipfut Grand Lodge oj Missouri. A. F. & A. M.:

The Committee appointed by the M. W. Grand Master to make arrangements for place of meeting for the M. W. Grand Lodge at the present session, beg leave to report that they have arranged for the said meeting to be held at the Germania Theater building, at the corner of Fourteenth street and Lucas place. Details of the necessary expenses incurred have been furnished to the Committee on Ways and Means, who will make the proper recommendation in the matter. All of whieh is fraternally submitted. LEE A. HALL, D. A. JAMISON, HOWARD WATSON. Oom?nittee.

RESOLUTION.

M. W. Bro. Lee A. Hall, presented a resolution, which was adopted, referring to the Committee on VVays and Means the subject rpatter of securing quarters for the Grand .Lodge in future. .

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CHARTERED LODGES. The Committee on Chartered Lodges through its Chairman Brother Lee A. Hall, presented a report which was adopted, and is as follows: ~fissouri, A. F. & A. ~/.: The Committee on Chartered Lodges fraternally ask leave to submit the following report: Total register. number ................................................................. 563 In detail as follows:

To the Jlost Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Reported ................................................................................ 544 Not reported ................................................. : ........................ 15 Vacant numbers .................................................................... 2 Arrested charters .................................................................. 2 -563 Returns of the following are correct:

2, 3, 21, 20, 37, 38, 63, 61. 78, 79, 7i t 97, 99, 95, 119, 120, 121, 138, 139, 140, 158, 159, 160, 179, 180, 181, 197, 198, 199, 214, 216, 217, .232, 233, 234 . 2.'i1, 252, 2.56, 269, 270, 2il, 2S6, 287, 288, 305, 306, 307, 321, 322, 32.'3, 339, 340, 341, 356, 357, 358, 376, 378, 379, 398, 399, 400, 422, 424, 427, 448, 449, 450, 473, 474, 475, 491, 492, 494, 513, 515, B16, 539, 540, 541, -Total,392.

Nos.

19, 36, 6O,

5, 22, 39, 64, 81, 101, 122, 143, 162, 182, 200, 218; 235, 2.57, 272, 289, 308, 321, 345, 360, 380, 401, 429, 451, 478, 495, 518. 543,

6, 23, 40, 65, 82, 103, 123, 144, 163, 183, 201, 219, 236, 2.'i8, 275, 291, 309, 325, 346, 361, 381, 402, 430, 454, 479, 497, 520. 545,

104, 124, 145, 165, 166" 184, ISS, .202, 203, 221, 222, 238. 239, 259, 260, 276, 277, 292, 293, 310, 311. 327, 329, 347, 348, 362, 363, 382, 383, 403, 405, 437, 438, 456, 46O, 480, 481, 499, 50O, 522, 523, 546, 547,

29, 70, 129, 174,

32, 80, 130, 177,

7, 24, 43, 66,

84,

8, 2.5, 44, 67, 85, 109, 125, 147,

9, 26, 45, 69, 86, 11O, 126, 151, 168, 189, 205, 223, 241, 261, 278, 297, 312, 331, 349, 365, 385, 407, 439, 461, 481, 501, 526, 548,

35,

41, 91, 136, 186,

11, . 12, 27, 28, 47, 50, 71, 72, SS, R7, Ill, H2, 127, 128, 152, 153, 169, 170, 191, 192, 206, 207, 2'24, 225, 242, 243, 262, 263, 279, 280, 298, 299, 314, 316, 332, 333, 35O, 351, 366, 368, 386, 389, 409, 413, 440, 142, .463, 165, 485, 186, 502, 503, 530, 531, 549, 550,

13, 3O, 52, 73, 89, 113, 131, 154. 172, 193, 208, 226, 246, 265, 281, 300, 317, 334, 352. 37O, 392, 415, 443, 468, 487, 504, 533, 551,

14, 16, 31, 33, 54, 57, 74, 75, 90, 92, 115, 117, 132, 133, 155, 156, 175, 176, 194, 195, 209, 210, 227, 229, 247, 249, 266, 267; 282, 284, 301, 303, 318, 319, 335, 337, 353, 354, 371, 372, 393, 396, 416, 419, 444, 445, 469, 47O, 488: 489, 505, 508, 535, 536, 557, 559,

17, 34, 58, 76, 94, 118, 137, 157, 178, 196, 211, 230, 25O, 268, 285, 304, 320, 338, 355, 374, 397, 420, 447, 472, 190, 512, 537, 563.

48, 98, 146, 204,

49, 100, 148, 212,

53, 105, 150, 215,

Reports not correct: Nos. 4, 55, 106,

11>4,

10, 59, 107, 167,

15, 62, 114, 171,

18, 68, 116, 173,

83, 134, 185,

42, 93, 141, 187,

46, 96, 142, 190,

51; 102, 149, 213,

Proceedings of the 220, 228, 231, 237, 240, 244, 294, 295, 296, 302, 313, 326, 367, 375, 377, 384, 387, 388, 418. 421, 423, 425, 431, 433, 459, 462, 464, 466, 467, 471, 509, .510, 511, 514, 517, 52!, 542, 544, 552, 553, 554, 55.5, Lodges not reported: Nos. 56, 135, 16!, 2.53, 264, 369, 498.-'rotal, 15. Vacant numbers: Nos.108, 315, 373, 519.-Total,4.

245, 328, 391, 434, 476, 524. 556,

248, 330, 404, 436, 477, 525, 5.'i8,

254, 336, 406, 441, 482,路 fi27, 560,

[Oct. 2.55, 342, 408, 446, 483, 528, 561,

2i3, 274, 283, 290, 343, 344, 359, 364, 410, 411, 412, 414, 453, 4~5, 457, 458, 493, 496, 506, 507, fi29, 532, .534, 538, 562.-Total, 152.

390, 394, 395, 417, 426, 428, 432, 4.52,

RECAPITULATION.

IJodge returns correct 392 Lodg-e returns not correct 1.52 Lodges not reported......................................................... 1.') Charters arrested... 2 Charters surrendered .. Charters consolidated 1 -563 Consolidation-Gothic Lodge, No. 108, with :Moberly Lodge, No. 344. Arrested Charters-Alton Lodge, No. 315; Mandeville Lodge, No. 373. Surrendered Charters-'rumey Lodge, No. 519. The Committee heartily eommend the course adopted by Gothic Lodge, No. 108, in consolidating with Moberly Lodge, No. 344. By mea路ns of this consolidation, Moberly Lodge, No. 344, has become a strong Lodge, in place of having two comparatively weak Lodges. "But there are others." And your Committee trusts the good work will go on. As has been the former experience of the Committee, we have had to deal with incorrect returns. It is no pleasure to the Committee to report these Lodges as not having sent such returns as would justify the Committee in passing them "as being correct." While the errors and differences in most of the cases are not large, yet theyare annoying, and until corrected, the records of the Grand Lodge cannot be put in complete and proper shape. DetaHs of these differences and errors are on file in the office of the Grand Secretary, and it is to be hoped that the Lodges interested will, by proper correspondence with that office, find out what is necessary to complete their returns, and then see that they are corrected. Much of the trouble in making these returns as they should be grows out of the fact that, in many cases, the Secretaries of the several Lodges do not keep complete duplicate returns on file for reference. If this was done the Secretary would have no difficulty in adding the additional data in such shape that he would have a complete abstract of his own books and records, thus making it easy to furnish complete returns to date as required. The following Lodges have a membership of fifteen (1.5) or less: No. 88. 145, 166, 289, 332, 492. In the case of Alton IJodge, No. 255, the Committee find that out of a total membership of eighty (80), there were suspended thirty-seven (37) members for non-payment of dues, and in addition thereto the dues of twelve (12) members were remitted for inability to pay. The Committee scarcely know in what light to view th~ situation of affairs in this Lodge. TakiI!g, however, the view that this action was in good faith, the fact that there are forty-nine (49) members who donot contribute anything to the support of the Lod'ge, it would seem that its chances of living are not of the best.

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We therefore, recommend that the incoming Grand Master make, or cause to be made, an investigation into the matter, and that he take such action as he may deem advisable. In the matter of Galena Lodge, No. 515. This Lodge, under the head of "Saloonkeepers, if any?" report the name of a Brother, presumably in good standing, as the keeper of a "blind tiger"-whatever that may mean. There is nothing said in the returns that would indicate an intent on the part of the Lodge to attack the blind tiger in question. Taking the common understanding of the meaning of the term, the Committee conclude that the Brother in question is nothing more or less than a saloon-keeper. We therefore recommend that the incoming Grand Master look into the matter, and if he finds that such is the case, and that the Lodge has not made, and is not making, the proper effort to enforce the law against saloon路keeping, that he enforce the proper penalty against the Lodge for failing- to do its duty in the premises. Sikeston Lodge, No. 310, reports one saloon-keeping Brother, but as they also report that they are taking proper action ag-ainst him to enforce the law, we do not feel called upon to make any further recommendation in the matter. . The petition of G. W. Taintor of late Linn Lodge, No.6, A. .1<'. & A. M., now defunct, was referred to your Committee. There are no facts in possession of the Committee that would justify them in taking any action on this applieation. If the parties named desire to form a new Lodge, they should make an application in the regular way. We have before us the following memorials for remission of dues to the Grand Lodge, viz.: Lathrop Lodge, No. 506, Pleasant Hope Lodge, No. 467. In 1894 (see page 69), the Grand Lodge adopted the following standing rule: "'l'hat no such application shall be considered unless the Lodge making such request shall accompany the same with a full statement of its general condition, financial and otherwise, its resources, li.abilities, fixed charges (if any), etc." This has not been done in either of the foregoing cases, hence the Committee cannot, under the rule, consider these applications, and we recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw the same. In the matter of the application of Anchor Lodge, No. 443. The hall occupied by this Lodge and in which building the Lodge had actually invested over six thousand ($6,000) dollars, was practically destroyed by the cyclone in May last. 'l'he Lodge had no provision against such a misfortune, and in view of its extraordinary character we do not regard them as in any way to blame for the loss. To reconstruct the building will eost about eight thousand ($8,000) dollars, of which they have raised about forty-five hundred (84,500) dollars, leaving about thirty-five hundred (83,500) yet unprovided for. Full details of their financial condition have been furnished this Committee, by which we find that the actual loss to this Lodge is almost a total one; their statement showing that out of about seven thousand dollars ($7,000) possessed by the Lodge, they have barely three hundred dollars ($300) left except their furniture and outfit, part of which was saved but all was in a damaged condition. We regard thi.s case as an exceptionally meritorious one and do not hesitate to recommend that their dues to the Grand Lodge for the present year be remitted. As to their request that the Grand Lodge would donate or loan 掳to them the said sum of thirty-five hundred dollars ($3,500), or any part thereof, we can hardly regard this as a request that路the Grand Lodge would be justified in complying with. HO\vever meritorious the ease may be, and it undoubtedly is, yet the Committee feel that to comply with this request would be establishing a precedent, which we hesitate to do. view, however, of the unusual character of the case we recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, for the reason that if the Grand Lodge decided that it would do anything in the premises, it would involve a distinct appropriation which' should properly come through that Committee. 0

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We have an application signed by the Secretary of Clinton Lodge, No. 548" setting out that that Lodge recommended the restoration of Bro. D. H. Pearson, who was suspended for non, payment of dues December 27, 1879, b~T 'rebo Lodge, No. 68, the charter of which was arrested in 1889 by M. W. Bro. J, P. Wood. It is now seventeen (17) years since the Brother was suspended, and while Clinton Lodge, No. 548, recommended his restoration, the statement of that Lodge also shows that the Brother is a resident of St. Louis and not of Clinton. While everything- is probably all right, the Committee think that in view of the fact that the Brother's residence is not properly speaking- in the jurisdiction of Clinton Lodge, No. 0548, that some further investigation might perhaps be advisable. We therefore recommend that the whole matter be referred to the' incoming Grand Master, and that he be authorized upon proper investigation to make such orders in the premises as he may deem right and proper. In the matter of the arrest of charters of Altona Lodge, No. 315; Mandeville Lodge, No. 373, no one has appeared in behalf of either Lodge, and your Committee recommend that the arrest of charters in both cases be made final. All of which is Fraternally submitted, LEE A. HALL, GEO. M. SPALDING, T. W. COTTON, D. B. ADAMS, ED. RICHARD, W. R. PAINTER, Oommittee.

COMMITTEE ON CHARITY

Reported as follows, through its Chairman, M. '\7. Bro. B. n. Ingram: To the Most lVOl'shipJul Grand Lodge oj .l/issolt1·i, A. F. & A. M •.·

Your Committee on Charity beg leave to report that we have duly considered all applications for relief which have been presented to us, and recommend the following appropriations: One hundred dollars to M. W. Bro. Thomas E. Garrett. P. G. M., the same to be paid in quarterly instalments by the Grand Secretary. One hundred dollars to Mrs. George Frank Gouley, widow of Past Grand Secretary Gouley, the same to be paid her by the Grand Secretary, as she may direct. In her application Sister Gouley says: "'1'his is the last appeal it will be necessary for me to make to the Grand Lodge." One hundred dollars to Craft Lodge, ~o. 287, for the relief of Brother John M. Jones, the same to be disbursed by the Lodge as it may thil)k most desirable. One hundred dollars to Wyaconda Lodge, No, 24, for the relief of Brother John F. Alberty, the same to be disbursed by the Lodge as it may deem best. One hundred dollars to Sturgeon Lodge, No. 174, the same to be disbursed quarterly by the Lodge in such manner as it may think best for the relief of Brother M.M. Jessee. An application has been filed with your Committee within the last few days by Brother J. L. Martin of Censer Lodge, No. 172, requesting an appropriation for the

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relief of Brother R. A. Gaunt, but as the application is not endorsed by his Lodge. your Committee do not feel authoriz'ed in recommending an appropriation. Your Committee is of the opinion that since the establishment of the "Home" appropriations by the Grand IJodge for the relief of individual Masons, with the exception of Past Grand Officers, should cease. It is first the duty of the Lodge to which the applicant or路 her husband belongs, or did belong, to extend needed relief, "if in its power so to do." If not in its power, the Grand Lodge should render assistance to the Lodge upon a proper showing, and . not to the individual. Your Committee is further of the opinion that the extending of aid by the Grand Lodge to individual members, if continued and encouraged, is likely to grow into large, if not dangerous proportions. Fraternally submitted, B. H. INGRAM, J. W. BOYD. D. B. FARNSWORTH, WAL'l'ER E. OWEN, ROBERT W. VANCE, Oommittee.

Brother Eden Reed offered a resolution that the incoming Grand Master appoint two delegates to attend the International Board of Relief at Baltimore, in September next. The Inotion did not prevail. REPORT

SPECIAL

COMMITTEE.

The Special Committee appointed to report on the case of C. J. Hagan, late W. M., Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, who had been suspended from office by the Grand Master, presented the following report, and the same was adopted: To the Most WorshipJul Grand Lod.Qe oj JlissOll1'i. A. F. &: A. M. :

Your Committee, to which was referred thc ease of Chas. J. Hagan, W. M. of Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, A. F. & A. M., submit the following report: Brother Chas. J. Hagan, W. M. of Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, was charged with unmasonic conduct undcr seven specifications. After considering a vast amount of testimony, we find: . Specification No.1. Drunkenness. Sustained. Specification No~. Cruelty to family. Sustained. Specification No.3. Malfeasance in office. Not sustained. Specification No.4. Disobedience to superior officers. Not sustained. Specification No.5. Atheism. Not sustained. Specification No.6. Payment of private debts from Lodge funds. Not sustained. Specifwation No.7. Suppression of official communications. Not sustained. General charges of unmasonic conduct. Sustained. Your Committee would recommend that W. Bro. Chas. J. Ha.!ran be suspended from all the rights and privileges of :M:asonry for a period of five years.

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Your Committee were deeply impressed, from the testimony in this case, with the fact that the true spirit of Masonry has but a small abiding place in Alexandria Lodge; that underneath the charges and counter-eharges, there lurks that spirit of personalities and private pique so destructive to fraternal ties; that this Lodge has out-lived its usefulness and is a stench and cumberer of a fruitful field. We very emphatically recommend that the charter of Alexandria Lodge, No. 404, be arrested. Fraternally submitted, C. C. WOODS, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD, W . .I!'.KUlL~, T. L. ROBERTSON, J. P. RICHARDSON, , Committee.

RECONSIDERED.

The action of the' Grand Lodge appropriating. $150 for the International Board of Relief was on motion reconsidered. On motion of Brother Martin Collins, the Grand Lodge withdrew its connection from the General or International Board of Relief of United States and Canada. ELECTION

OF GRAND

OFFICERS.

At 10 o'clock, the .Grand Lodge proceeded to the election The Grand Master . appointed as Tellers, Brothers C. H. Briggs, Campbell V\T ells, J. C. Finagin, C. F. Glaspell, J. C. Shelton, G. W. Lilly, Geo. C. Ramsey and A. S. Cowden. These Tellers served alternately, thus relieving each of much labor. The election resulted in the choice of BRO. DORSEY A. JAMISON, St. Louis, Grand Master. BRO. F. J. TYGARD, Butler, Deputy Grand Master. BRO. E. F. ALLEN, Kansas City, Senior Grand Warden. BRO. C. H. BRIGGS, Fayette, Junior Grand Warden. BRO. SAMUEL M. KENNARD, St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. BRO. JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis, Grand Secretary. qf Grand Officers for the ensuing year.

Following the election, the Grand Lodge was called from labor until 2.30 this afternoon.

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'l'HIRD DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS, O~tober

22, 1896.

The Grand Lodge was called' to labor at 2: 30, pnrsuant to or~er, M. ,V. Bro. A. M.. Hough, Grand :Master, in the chair. Other officers present as at the morning session. WAYS AND MEANS.

The Committee on \Vays and Means presented a supplemental report which was approved. The same appears in connection with the General Report heretofore adopted: To thc Most Worshipful Grand Lodgc of J,!i.ssou1'i, A. F. & A. M.:

Under the B;-Laws it is made the duty of the Committee on Ways and l\:Ieans tQ examine and report upon all matters touching the finances of the Grand Lodge. Your present committee has made such examination c'arefully and conscientiously. Their report is as follows: This committee has for several years past called the attention of the Grand Lodge to disbursements made in excess of appropriations. This had been done so frequently and the recommendations of this committee had bcen so frequently disregarded, that the committec in its report at the last Annual Communication came to the conclusion that its efforts and action in thi~ respect were "labor lost." 'rhis year your committee feels slightly encouraged. While they find that the disbursements exceed the appropriations by the sum of $326.86, it is somewhat gratifying- to note that one of the disbursing officers, in place of totally ignoring the recommendations of this committee, as has heretofore been the case, states that "this excess is accounted for by certain sums paid out to meet expenses that were not included in the appropriation." This statement is not, however, an explanation, nor does it account for the right of anyone to payout Grand Lodge moneys in excess of appropriations and thereby violate a By-law of the Grand Lodge. It is made the duty of this committee to examine and report upon all matters touching the finances of the Grand Lodge and no appropriations shall be made without such reference. It is the duty of the Gra.nd Treasurer to pay all warrants drawn on him by authority of the Grand Lodge. The appropriation by this committee, when approved by the Grand Lodge, is the authority and the only authorized method by which the Grand. Lodge directs the expenditure of its funds. From what source then, 'when the Grand Lodge, through its Committee on Ways and Means, has appropriated the sum of $9,961.30, comes the authority. of one of its disbursing officers to issue warrants for S]0,288.16, an excess of 8325.86, or for another dIsbursing officer to pay such excess1 'l'his committee has always invited advice and information, and has been careful to make appropriations

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which, according to its knowledge and information, wiII amply cover any and all necessary expenditures, and has also given considerable latitude as to the character of expenditures by allowing a very considerable sum under the head of "postag-e, printing, stationery and incidentals." [Your committee has also examined the existing method of keeping the funds of the Grand Lodge and deems it expedient that a change should be made in this respect. We are of the opinion that the funds of the Grand Lodg-e should be deposited in some bank or banks, or trust <:ompany or trust companies. to the credit of the Grand Lodge. We are impressed that by such a course the Grand Lodge will receive interest upon its daily balances. Your committee therefore recommends that in the future the funds of the Grand Lodge shall, as soon as received by. him, 'be by the Grand Treasurer deposited to the cl'edit of the Grand Lodge in some bank or banks, trust company or companies, to be designated by a special committee of three, .to be appointed each year by the Grand :Master--that said funds shall only be paid out on the warrant of the Grand Secretary drawn upon tile Grand 'rreasurer, and that each wanant so drawn shall upon its face state the particular item oCappropriation against whieh it is drawn. That it be the duty of the Grand Treasurer to refuse to pay any warrant or portion of any warrant against any particular item of appropriation when that item shall have been exhausted.] We respectfully recommend the following appropriations: Printing Proceeding-s of 1896 $1,000 00 Postage, printing, stationery and incidentals ,. 1,3i5 00 Rent of Grand Secretary's office 1,020 00 Salary of the Grand Secretary 2,500 00 Salary of Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence 500 00 Salary of the Grand Treasurer............. 150 00 Salary of the Grand Lecturer 2,250 00 Expenses of the M. W. Grand :M:aster.................................................................. 2.50 00 Expenses and per diem of Special Deputies.. 100 00 Salary of the Grand Tiler .. 150 00 Expenses of this Communication........................................................................ 326 50 Schools of Instruction for District Lecturers......... 800 00 Charity, according to report of Committee on Charity....................................... 500 00 Mileage and per diem, according to report of Committee 3,243 78 Frat€rnally submitted,

$14,165 28

ROBT. E. COTJLINS, Chairman. J. C. SHELTON, D. M. WILSON, A. H. KALLMEYER, VAN F. BOOR, CRAS. F. MOFFIT'l', W. T. MARSHALL, Committee.

rrhe portion of the above report, included in brackets, was, on motion of M. \V. Bro. Noah M. Givan, postponed until the next session of the Grand Lodge.

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To the Afost Worshipful Grand Lodge oj .Alissouri. A. F. & A. Af.:

Your Committee on Ways and 1\ieans for supplemental report state: As to the.memorial of Anchor I"odge. ~o. 443, they report that while they deplore the loss of the Lodg-e they deem it inexpedient to comply with that portion of the memorial referred to this Committee as setting a dangerous precedent. With reference to the :Y1asonie Hall Association of St. Louis, we respectfully report that while your Committee regard the proposition submitted favorably, yet we think it should be examined more carefully than your Committee have had time to give to it. We therefore recommend that the Grand Master appoint a committee of three, who shall examine into this proposition and have power to act in regard to the Grand Lodge forming said Association, such committee to report at the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. We further recommend that if such committee favor' the proposition, that the members of such committee constitute the delegates from the Grand Lodge to said Association, until the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, R. E. COLLINS, Cha,1:nnan, ClIAS. }<'. MOFFITT, D. 1\1. WILSON, VAN. F. BOOR, J. C. SHELTON, Committee.

AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

The Grano Lodge entered upon the consideration of the amendInent offered one year ago to Section 66 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. M. W. Bro. Lee A. I-Iall submitted a sub'stitute, which was discussed, but subsequently withdrawn by the' mover. A vote on the amendment followed, and resulted in its adoption. 'The vote stood for the amendment, 165; against 152; majority 13. The Grand Master then declared the amendment adopted. It is as follows: SEC. 66. FEES-No Lodge shall confer the three Deg-rees of Ancient Craft1\1asonry for a less sum than twenty dollars, but more rna)' be charged at' the discretion of the Lodge. One half the amount must accompany the petition, the balance may be divided as the Lodge may direct, provided that no degree shall be conferred until the sum required therefor shall be paid.

The above changes makes the mInImum fee for the three Degrees $20 instead of $30 as' heretofore.

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JURISPRUDENCE.

The Committee on Jurisprudence, through its Chairman, Brother R. E. Anderson, submitted a report. The same was read, discussed, amended, and then adopted. It follows below: ST. LOUIS, :Mo., October 21, 1896. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Miss01~ri,

..4:. F. etA. M.:

Your Committee on Jurisprudence, beg leave to report as to the matter referred to them. 1. We approve the recommendation of the Grand Master tHat the By-Laws be so changed as to require a petition from at least twenty Master Masons in good standing before a dispensation shall be issued for a new Lodge, and therefore reeommend'that Section 29, Article V. of the By-Laws, be amended by iJJserting the word twenty instead of fifteen, so tha:t the same shall read a..c; follows: Section 29. Lodges U. D., may be constituted by the Grand Master upon petition of at least twenty Master Masons in good standing who must be resident~ of the territorial jurisdiction of the proposed Lodge; provided Sections 30, 31 and 32 are complied with. As this proposed amendment cannot in accordance with our laws, be acted upon at the present session, we recommend that the same be printed in the proceedings, and that proper steps be taken at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge to put the same upon its passage. 2. While we think it all important that the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances and ,Jurisprudence should be read in full in every Lodge upon the receipt of the Annual p'roceedings of the Grand 'r~odge, yet we cannot see how a penalty can be prescribed to be imposed upon the :Master failing or refusing to do his duty in this regard. The charge whieh he solemnly promises to submit to and support imposes this duty on every Master, and if his Masonic honor does not prompt him to do his duty, it must be left to his conscience. 3. We approve of the suggestion of the Grand Master, that but two copies of the Grand Lodge Proceedings be sent to each Lodge, and that both copies be kept in the Lodge room, and recommend its adoption. ' 4. We approve the suggestion of the Grand Master as to the necessity of promptness in the collection of dues, by the Secretary, regardless of who may be the delinquent. The Master should see to it that the delinquents a,re promptly reported when路 ever in arrears for the time limited in the By-Laws, and unless their dues are paid or remitted, enforce the law against them. One or two prompt applications of the law would break up the habit of carelessness which so many members are liable to fall into. 5. As to the proposition made by Worshipful Brother Goldsmith and referred to your Committee, that the Grand Lodge should, bear the funeral expenses of a Brothel' Master Mason who has taken a "dimit, with privileges," and dies before the expiration of the year, from its date. Your Committee find some difticulty in the proper solution of the question, and hesitate to establish a precedent or declare a liability which would open the door for imposition of a charge upon the Grand Lodge, in many eases which, if left to th'e promptings of charity, or a sense of ~lasonie duty, would not have been incurred. We think a Brother ought not to apply for a "dimit,

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with privileges," until he has made up his mind as to what other Lodge he proposes to affiliate with, so that no time may be lost in his transfer of membership; but if he takes his dimit without any definite idea as to when or where he will deposit it, and suspends his active Masonic life and voluntarily assumes the risks incident thereto; then if he should die, it becomes a' question of Masonic Gut.y, on the part of the Lodge under whose jurisdiction he may die, as to whether they will afford him a Masonic burial and pay the expense incident thereto. While in some cases the performance of such rite may work a hardship upon the Lodge, which the consciousness of having shown their appreciation of true Masonic oharity may, to some extent, offset, yet we can but think that when such cases occur, the Lodge having voluntarily chosen to perform the service, ought not to calculate on reimbursement from other sources. At any rate, with the lights before us, we do not feel like committing this Grand Lodge to such liability, and thus lessen the chances which the Brother takes who does not hasten to keep up his Masonic affiliation and fully guard his Masonic life. We do not mean to say that a case may not occur in which our Committee on Charity might not be justified in making an appropriation to meet ~uch expenses, but think it time enough to cross that bridge when we come to it. B. As to the question propounded by Brother Sessinghaus and referred to your Committee, touching the status of a Brother Mason who has .. dimitted with privileges," and having petitioned a Lodge for affiliation within one year and been rejected by ballot or objection to the petition, your Committee in view of the changes made in the By-Laws by the Grand Lodge on that subject, and the decision made by our Grand Master on the question, realize that the subject should have more careful consideration and examination of the law than the time allotted to your Committee at this Grand Communication will allow, and recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, to be reported on at our next Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, R. E. ANDERSON, WELTON O'BANNON, M. F. PRIGMORE, H. H. HOHENSCHILD, G. C; RAMSEY, H. H. GETMAN. Com.mittee.

A paper signed by Brother W. L. Tribbe was read. Upon motion of Brother J. B. Thomas, the document was tabled. . BONO OF GRAND TREASURER.

On motion of Brother Noah M. Givan, the bond of the Grand Treasurer was increased from $20,000 to $30,000. The Grand Master was assigned the duty of examining and approving the bonds of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary.

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The committee appointed one year ago to prepare a design for a Past Grand Master's Jewel, announced that the Grand Lodge already had a design for such jewel, and asked to be discharged from further consideration of the matter. The incoming Grand Master, Broth~r Dorsey A. Jamison, announced his appointments of subordinate officers. They will be found on next page. RESOLUTION.

Brother 'V nl. F. Kuhn submitted the following resolution, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. Action on same was postponed until the next session of the Grand Lodge: Resolved, That a Committee of three (of which the Grand Secretary shall be one) be appointed by the incoming Grand Master, to secure and prepare biographical sketches and half-toned portraits of the Past Grand Masters, Grand Secretaries and Grand Treasurers of this Grand Lodge, from its organization. That sueh biographical sketches and portraits shall be ready for publication at the Annual Communication in 1898. That beginning with 1897, there shall be inserted in the published proceedings of each year the biographical sketch and half-toned portrait of the out-going Grand :Master.

PAY ROLL.

At a late 'hour, just before closing the Proceedings, I received from the Grand Treasurer the statement that he had paid. out on account of the pay roll the sum of $3,243.78. INSTALLATION.

The bw;iness of the session having been completed, the records of the day's sessions were read and approved, and the Grand Lodge proceeded to its last duty, that 路of installing the Grand Officers.路 The retiring Grand Master,M. 'V.

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Br9. A. M. Hough, appointed Brother Lee A. Hall as Grand Marshal, and proceeded to install the following elective Grand Officers: DORSEY A. JAMISON, St. Louis F. J. TYGARD, Butler E. F. ALLEN, Kansas City C. H. BRIGGS, Fayette SAM'L M. KENNARD, St. Louis JOHN D. VINCII", St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. DEPUTY GRAND MAS'l'ER. GRAND SENLOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRETARY.

The following appointive Grand Officers were then installed: ALLAN McDOWELL, St. Louis REV. JNO. W. ROBINSON, Clayton *REV. JNO. H.l\1ILLER, Rich Hill CAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City JOS. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis *WM. RICHARDSON, St. Louis CHAS. S. GLASPELL, Kansas City WEVfON O'BANNON, New ~faarid JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City H. H. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla *A. L. ROSS, Versailles 路 JNO. W. OWEN, St. Louis

GRAND LECTURER. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND SENIOR DEACON. GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND SWORD BEARER. GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. GRAND JUNIOI{, STEWARD. GRAND PURSUIVANT. GRAND TILER.

*Not present.

Brothers Richardson and Ross will be installed by the Grand :Master. Rev. Dr. Miller, Grand Chaplain, will be installed by Brother F. J. Tygard. The Grand Master appointed the followi.ng Chairmen of Standing Committees: CORRESPONDENCE LODGES U. D CHARTEI~ED LODGES 路 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES JURISPIWDENCE CHARITy UNFINISIIED BUSINESS REPORTS D. D. G. 1\1 路 OBITUARIES BOARDS OJ!' RELIEF WAYS AND MEANS

JOHN D. VINCIL. B. F. NELSON. LEE A. HALf". JAMES W. BOYD. R. E. COLLINS. B. H. INGRAl\L A. FISHER. W. F. KUHN. GJw. E. l\'[AYHALfJ. HERNDON ELY. J. B. 'l'HOMAS.

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Proceedings of the COMMITTEES.

Hmn: VISlTING COMMITTEE-GeO. M. Spalding, A. F. Heidorn, D. M. Wilson, D. B. Farnsworth, R. M. Hyams. ACCOUNTS-W. K. Spinney, John H. Deems, Geo. J. Hess. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELs-John R. Parson. PAY ROLL-Chas. H. Hoke. 1\1ASONIC HALL-A. 1\1. Hough, Chairman. J. B. Thomas, Howard Watson.

Following the ceremonies of installation, the Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM, prayer being offered by Rev. Jno. W. Robinson, Grand Chaplain. Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

NOTE.-Just before the Grand Lodge was closed, the friends and admirers of the new Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison, presented to him, through M. \V. Bro. Noah M. Givan, a floral tribute, being a basket of flowers most exquisitely arranged. The resporise of the Grand Master to the presentation address, made by Brother Givan, was eminently appropriate, in connection with due acknowledgements for toe confidence reposed in and honor conferred on him by the .Craft. Grand Secretary.

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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. THE FOI,LOWING

A~fOUNTS

HAVE BEE~ RECEIVED SINCE CLOSING OCTOBER 8, 1896.

Camden Point, No. 169 $ 47 00 Jonathan, No. 321.......................... 28 00 Wadesburg, No. 348 36 00 Richland. No. 382.......................... 19 00 Clarksburg, NQ. 553....................... 31 00 Sonora, No. 200.......... 41 00 Lockwood, No. 521... 28 00 Blairstown, No. 557.... 27 00 Warrenton, No. 231........................ 26 00 Circle, No. 342........ 18 00 Maiden, No. 406............................. 42 00 Stockton, No. 283, (balance)......... 1 00 Cedar, No. 37................................ 17 00 St. John, No. 28 64 00 Lebanon, No. 77 32 00 Kingston, No. 118 ;. 20 ()() Heroine, No. 104 148 00

REPORT,

Westport, No. 340 . Bayou, No. 365 · · . Paris Union, No. 19 ··.· Maryville, No. 165 .. Greenfield, No. 446 . Censer, No. 172 . Lodge of Truth" No. 268 . Windsor, No. 29 ·· · . Biswell, No. 510 · .. :Mexico, No. 544 ·.. · · Kansas City, No. 220.. ·· ···· . Verona, No.452 · · Lathrop, No. 506· . Fees for }<'ive Charters ..

$ 47 00

17.00 9800 9000 4900 6800 4800 4300 2800 4700 33600 1900 5400 10000

$ 1,66900 Amount on hand October 8... 38,862 00

Total on hand October 22........

$40,531 00

ADDENDUM. The following Lodges have made returns, but not paid Grand Lodge dues: DUES UNPAID.

Amount Bethany, No. 97 $ Powell, No. 173 ·.. Hamilton, No. 224........ Claflin, No. 229............................... King Hiram, No. 309......... Montrose, Mo. 408..........................

Due. 62 00 20 00 42 00 5000 42 00 42 00

Competition, No. 432 St. Nicholas, No.435 Lewistown, No. 494 Bogard, No. 101........

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Amount Due. $ 2.5 00 ··.· 23 00 2.5 00 35 00 $36600

UNPAID BAI,ANCES DUf:. Windsor, No. 29 St. Clair, No. 273 El Dorado, No. 318......

7 00 10 00 ~ 00

Vernon, No. 493·..........

$12 00 $3800

No H,ETURNS. Tipton, 1\0. 56. Braymer, No. 135. Clifton Hill, N.o. 161. Lindley, No. 253. Fayetteville, No. 264.

Composite, No. 369. :l\1arionville, No. 390. Dagan, No. 391. Latimer, No. 395.

White Water, No. 417.. Sedgwickville. No. 426. Louisville, No. 428. Kaseyville, No. 498.

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NE"\V LODGES. The Grand Lodge on October 21, 1896, chartered the following Lodges: Nanw of Lodge.

Pineville Jerusalem Amity..· Rosendale Crane

No.

Location.

108 315 373 404 519

Pineville Jerico Filley Rosendale Crane

County.

McDonald. Cedar. Cedar. Andrew. Stone.

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ANNUAL COl\Il\IUNICATION IN 1897.

The Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, commencing at 10 o'clock on the morning of the Third Tuesday (viz., the 19th daYJ in October, 1897.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. â&#x20AC;˘ ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 1st, 1896.

To the 3fost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. &; A. M.

I herewith submit my .Annual Report on Correspondence:

ALABAMA-1895. This Grand Lodge closed its Seventy-fifth Annual Communication on the 4th day of December, 1895. The session was held in the city of Montgomery. The Grand Master being absent, R. W. Bro. James A. Bilbro, D. G.M., opened and presided over the Body the first day. Just twenty days after the close of the session the Journal of Proceedings came to hand. It is a neat and well-arranged annual of some 200 pages. Brother H. Clay Armstrong, the able and efficient Grand Secretary, showed' ability and speed in the publication of the work. His exhibit presents items of interest. There are now on the roll 383 cnartered Lodges, with a membership of 1O,~25. Representativ~s from 238 Lodges were reported in attendance. During the session nine Lodges were chartered. The footings made by the Grand Secretary indicate a loss of membership amounting to 132. The first day was 'occupied by receiving and referring reports. Those of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were the principal ones. The Committee on Correspondence, Brother P. J. Pillans, reported in favor of the recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and the same was adopted. At the same time he submitted his Annual Review of Correspondence, covering 105 pages. On the second day Brother Geo. P. Harrison, Grand Master, appeared, took the chair and delivered an Address of twelve pages. Following a warm welcome and hearty congratulations, he presented twenty-nine official rulings made during his term of service. These were all approved but one by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Lodge did not agree with its committee on the exception taken to Decision 25, and reversed their finding, notwithstanding the Grand Lodge had, at some former session, declared to the contrary. The Grand Master ruled that carnal relations with a Master Mason's daughter was a violation of the obligation taken by a G. L. Ap.-l.

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Master Mason, even though she was without chastity. One question must determine the issue raised: Does an unchaste daughter of .a Mason cease to be such by her folly? The opposite view is most revolting, and leaves the unfortunate and fallen creature to the lusts of every "lewd fellow of the baser sort" in Masonry to be found in community. I have read the several decisions of Grand Master Harrison with care, and given them due consideration, and am impressed with the fidelity with which he maintained the principles of Masonry and the justness with which he administered the affairs of his high station. This is rendered the more noteworthy by路the entire Address .. A vote was taken upon three amendments. to the Constitution previously submitted. None were adopted. One was to the effect that "fifty cents" be changed to "one dollar," amount to be charged as Grand Lodge dues. The increase of "fifty cents" was to .be appropriated to the founding of a Masonic Home. The proposition was defeated by more than two to one Lodge votes., No Home in Alabama yet awhile, for the Orphans of fallen Brethren in that Grand Jurisdiction. SUSPENDED MASTERS.

Grand Master Harrison did some good work in the way of investigating bad men who unfortunately had been placed in charge of Lodges. Two such cases were reported to the Grand Lodge and the accused tried by th3.t Body. One of these scoundrels was expelled, the evidence showing criminality on his part as foul as the cesspools of perdition dare be. The other was acquitted, notwithstanding the charge showed that he had written a note to the daughter of a Master Mason, the language of which "was immoral, criminating, insulting, and with the intent to violate her chastity." Brother H. Clay Armstrong, Grand Secretary, presented a lengthy and very complete report, containing much matter of interest to his Grand Lodge. The income for dues amounted to something less than $5,000. The Grand Lodge has on hand a "Permanent Trust Fund," consisting of bonds amounting to $27,000, besides interest, aggregating a little over $30,000. PRESENTATION.

Carrying out a resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1894, M. W. Bro. F. L. Pettus, Past Grand Master, was made the recipient of a "beautiful gold watch, suitably inscribed." The record says the presentation address, made by Grand Master Harrison, "was happily and feelingly responded to by P. G. Master Pettus." Having been similarly "watched" in other years' in the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I can

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appreciate the "feeling" part of the response: The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were honored by being chosen to serve another term, and, with the other officers, were duly installed, when the labors of the Seventy-fifth Annual Communication closed at "Low Twelve" of the second day. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review of fifty-four Grand Lodge Journals was made by the veteran Committee, Brother P. J. Pillan, P. G. M. It is in keeping with the high character of his past labor in this interesting depa~tment of Masonic work. Missouri "was not in it."

ARIZONA-1895. Brother Roskruge, Grand Secretary, furnished a very neat little annual of some fifty pages, which reached this office just five months after the close of the session. From the tabular statement it is learned that there were eleven Lodges in the Jurisdiction, with a membership of 503. This indicates a loss of nine members during the past路year. The Fourteenth Annual Communication was held in the city of Prescott on the 12th day of November. M. W. Bro. R. N. Fredericks was Grand Master, and Brother Geo. J. Roskruge Grand Secretary. Representatives were in attendance from eight Lodges. ADDRESS.

A very brief and business-like document was presented ,by the Grand Master. He said: "The prosperity of our Lodges keeps pace with that of the Territory." He announced that he had officially visited during the year every Lodge in the Jurisdiction, eleven in number, and furnished a statement of his several visitations. A few decisions were reported, and approved by the Committee on J urisprudence. He announced, under the head of dispensations, that he had granted permission to one Lodge "to ballot upon a candidate for the degrees without reference of petition to committee." The wonder to me is that they did not initiate the candidate without the presentation of a petition. I would just as soon go out on the street and pick up an unknown party, introduce him into my Lodge and make a Mason of him, as to confer the degrees 'upon a person whose character has never been investigated by a proper committee. The Committee on

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Jurisprudence recognized the authority of the Grand Master to grant such dispensations without reference of petitions to committees, but thought the power should be exercised only in extraordinary cases. To mymind. such "extraordinary cases" never arise. Foreign relations with other Grand Lodges were announced as "pleasant and agreeable." The Address of the Grand Master was highly commended by the committee assigned to report upon said document. It was suggested that a special vote of thanks be tendered him for his "extraordinary interest in the Craft." The Grand Secretary, Brother Roskruge, presented a very brief report. He said all Lodges had made returns on time, the same being "neatly and correctly executed." The cash balance on hand was reported at a little over $2,000. 'The Committee on Grievance reported that no cases had claimed their attention. Representatives of other Grand Lodges were formally introduced and welcomed, and the proper responses made. The proposition to change the time of meeting of the Grand Lodge was reported upon adversely by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the report adopted. There is nothing in the Journal of Proceedings of general interest. There is no report on correspondence. A. L. GROW, Tombstone, Grand Master. GEO. J. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, Grand SecretarJ.

ARKANSAS-1895. The Fifty-sixth Annual Communication opened in the Temple at Little Rock on the 19th of November. The Grand Master, Brother N. P. Richmond, was present and presided, with Brother Fay Hempstead as Grand Secretary. A large number of Past Grand Officers, including Past Grand Masters, and Grand Representatives, were in attendance, with representatives from 437 Lodges. The reported membership of this Jurisdiction, in the 442 Lodges on the roll, is 13,421. The income for dues was reported at a little over $7,000. Out of this the pay-roll cut a large slice, amounting to $4,321. '

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ADDRESS.

Grand Master Richmond furnished an Address of seventeen pages, thoroughly practical and business-like. He mentioned the financial prostration felt throughout all the country and said: "Masonry, I am sorry to say, has felt the full force of this unfortunate state of affairs." Speaking of the ballot box he said that "it is not now guarded with the same jealous care that it was in the days of our fathers." He took occasion to comment upon the evil of one Mason speaking disparagingly of another, and remarked that the time had passed when a Mason's word was acc~pted by a brother Mason with unquestioning faith. If such be true, as here annou'nced, it argues a reckless disregard of obligations and Masonic injunctions. The Grand Master reported having granted a very large number of special dispensations, including various demands which had to be met, in his estimation. Among the special favors ~ranted was that of conferring of degrees in cases of emergency.. During his term he had granted official permission for the creation of three Lodges under dispensation. Charters were. granted these candidates for Grand Lodge favor, and they were numbered among the chartered members of the Fraternity. Fourteen official rulings were announced by the Grand Master, eleven of which were approved by the Committee on Law and Masonic Usage. Said committee withheld its approval of three of the Grand Master's decisions. The committee was clearly in the right in declining to approve the decisions excepted to. Said committee maintained that a visitor has no right to demand to see the charter of a Lodge he proposes to visit. A further decision settled the question as to the status of an expelled Master Mason's family. The verdict was that when a Master Mason was expelled, the Masonic rights of his family fall with him. The Grand Master made mention in the Address of their Masonic Temple. The statement was furnished that the affairs of the Temple had been conducted with economy and discretion. It was found, however, that the indebtedness of that institution is still heavy and a great burden upon the Craft in Arkansas. Looking to the reduction of the Temple debt, the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution to the effect that each Subordinate Lodge in that Jurisdiction should be required to pay during each year two dollars for every initiation, one dollar for every passing, and one for every raising, the money so provided to be used only in paying for the 'remple,debt.

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The Grand Master announced the death of their Grand Senior Warden, Brother J. M. Pinnell. The announcement reached the Grand Lodge by telegram that the night before the session convened, the Grim Messenger had claimed their Brother for ~is victim. The sudden and unexpected bereavement, coming at an unlooked-for hour, called' forth expressions of sorrow on the part of the Body. During the session, memorial services were held in the Grand Lodge in memory of the departed. The record says that eloquent and feeling remarks were made by a number of the Brethren. No stenographer being availab1e to preserve the expressions of the Brethren, a copy of the addresses could not be furnished. The Grand Master closed his very creditable message' to the Body in most appropriate terms. The Grand Secretary, Brother Fay Hempstead, furnished a report in keeping with his former valuable contributions to the business department of his Grand Lodge. An oration was delivered during the session by Brother H. H. Myers, covering some ten pages of the Journal. The reading of the document will be ample compensation to all who take the pains to examine it. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, Brother Samuel H .. . Davidson, submitted his review, which was ordered printed, and covers a little over 100 pages. The report is well prepared and original in treatment of the various subjects falling under his observation. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1895 received a notice covering two pages, containing a brief summary of the transactions of our 8eventyfifth Annual Communication. Speaking of the receipt of our Journal be said: "The session was held less than one month ago, yet the Secretary was so pro~pt that we received copy in time for review." Our Masonic Home was spoken of in terms both encouraging and commendatory. The work of this Committee on Correspondence is favorably noted. A. G. WASHBURN, Waldron, Grand Master. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock, Grand Secretary.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA-1895. The twenty-fourth session commenced its labors in the city of Vancouver on the 20th of June. Six months thereafter the Journal of Proceedings turned up. Brother Robert B. McMicking, Grand Master, presided, and W. J. Quinlan was Grand Secretary. A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Body entered upon its duties. The report of the Grand Secretary shows a membership of 1,269 in twenty-one Lodges, being a reported gain of 193. The usual public service was held at church, when the Grand Chaplain delivered a sermon. Two Special or Emergent Communications had been held during the year, and the minutes of the same appear in the Journal. The Grand Master presented a brief Address and reported his official acts in detail. Visits had been made and other matters attended to incident to the office of Grand Master. One Lodge had been created by his order under dispensation. Six decisions were reported, but being of local application need not be reviewed here. The best and most interesting portion of his Address contained special reference to a Masonic Home, which he earnestly recommended. The Deputy Grand Master, Brother L. R. Johnson, rendered an account of his stewardship, who evidently had done more work than his superior officer. As a compl'iment to him, the Brethren chose him to be their next Grand Master. Reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters follow in their order. The Grand Secretary, Brother W. J. Quinlan, made a very full and complete exhibit of affairs pertaining to his office. He certainly knows how to do business. The most interesting feature of the occasion, to those present, was a banquet, which was provided by the Masons of Vancouver. The record says it was "perfect in detail." CORRESPONDENCE.

A review was furnished of a large number of Grand LodgesAmerican and foreign -covering nearly 200 pages. Marcus "Volfe was chairman of the committee, and, I presume, prepared the report. The committee certainly knew how to glean. Of the 200 pages embraced in the review, a small portion is original matter. Missouri for 1894 was accorded less than one page. The notice was courteous and original. Excerpts from our Journal were not in order. The Grand Secretary, Brother Quinlan, was re-elected, with headquarters at Victoria. The Grand Master, Brother Lacey R. Johnson, resides at Vancouver. It may be that the Proceedings of 1896 will reach this office in time for examination, before my review is finished.

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CALIFORNIA-1895. The Grand Lodge of California held its Forty-sixth Annual Communication in San Francisco, beginning October 8th, with Brother J. B. Stevens Grand Master, and Brother George Johnson Grand Secretary. Ten Past Grand Masters were present, and the representatives of 210 chartered Lodges, with delegates from three Lodges under dispensation. The latter received charters during the session. The membership of this Grand Jurisdiction was reported at 17,431; the gain announced was 391. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Stevens read a lengthy Address full of interesting matter to the local Fraternity. He congratulated the Grand Lodge upon the prosperity of the Craft within their Jurisdiction during the year just closed. While rejoicing in t.he prosperity and steady growth of the Craft in California, they were called upon to mourn. Two of their loved and honored Past Grand Masters had been called from labor since the last session. These were M. W. Bros. John Mills Browne and Wm. Caldwell Belcher. Both of these eminent Brethren received just and proper tributes from Grand Master Stevens, and both deserved all that could be written of them. Brother Browne served four terms as Grand :M:aster, closing his labors in 1879. For forty-one years he had served his country as a surgeon in the United. States Navy, having conferred upon him the title of "Surgeon General," and retired with the rank of "Commodore," the highest conferred upon an officer in the medical department of the United States Navy. The greatest loss sustained by the Craft in many years in California was in the death of Brother Wm. C. Belcher, Past GrandMaster. He had served three terms as Grand Master, and for twenty-eight, years following was chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. He was eminent as a Masonic jurist, a man of marked ability, yet gentle as a woman and tender as a child of the feelings of others. This writer, while visiting his home city on the coast a few years since, sought his presence, desiring to cultivate an acquaintance. I was charmed with his modesty - the true mark of greatness - and the sweet simplicity of his manner. He impressed me as a quiet, able, dignified man, of superior qualities and ability. Grand Master Stevens well said of him, "His spotless life was an example worthy of all imitation." He closed his honorable and reputable career at the age of seventy-four years. A committee was appointed, upon recommendation of the Grand

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Master, which rendered proper memorial tributes to Brothers Browne and Belcher, and appropriate services were held during the session, at which able addresses were ;made by P. G. Masters Curtis a'nd Estee. Grand Master Stevens reported in his Address quite a number of rulings, which met with general approval under the vigilant inspection of an able Committee on Jurisprudence. Various matters were reported in the Address Which had claimed the attention of the Grand Master, but being of local application, need not be particularized here. He had visited extensively among the Lodges of the Jurisdiction. Speaking of their Masonic Home he said that the affairs of that enterprise had not progressed with the rapidity he desired, but some progress had been made. It is found in the Proceedings that over $20,000 of subscriptions to the institution remain unpaid. The Grand Lodge has purchased reai estate to the amount of some 300 acres, at a cost of $33,000.. These premises are to be improved, and it is believed that the investment is a safe and judicious one. The Grand Secretary, Brother Johnson, furnished an unusually interesting report, The committee on that document said in concluding their examination, that they were constrained to compliment the Grand Secretary upon the able manner in which his duties had been performed. The Grand Lecturer presented an extensive and detailed account of his labors. The various Boards of Relief in California submitted reports showing large disbursements. These boards have for many years done a great work in relieYing the necessities of distressed Masons. The Grand Lodge set apart over $6,000 to be used by them in the coming year. ORATION.

A lengthy and able address was delivered before the Grand Lodge by Brother E. N. Duprey. Knowing the orator personally, I would have enjoyed listening to his oration. The Grand Lodge of California has a Representative Fund, created by a levy of twenty-five cents per capita. This fund is applied to the payment of mileage and per diem路 of members attending the Grand Lodge, and does not interfere with the general fund of the Body. The Grand Secretary reported, in the closing up of the session, that of the 261 Lodges on the roll, 225 had been represented.

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. The Proceedings of sixty-two Grand Lodges were reviewed by M. W. Bro. 'Vm. A. Davies: The report covered 138 pages, the Missouri Journal of 1893 being embraced in the list. The work shows care and evinces thought. Brother Davies in this report, like the previous one, appropriated liberally from the Journals examined, as the work abounds in extracts, well seasoned with practical and judicious comments. He was very kind to Missouri, qUQting carefully our doings in the session of 1894, giving us the benefit of three pages of his space. He quoted fully the report on the famous Indian Territory dispute, now happily settled. Brother Davies is a good reviewer, a pleasant writer and a careful gleaner. I can offer him no higher compliment than by expressing my satisfaction that he has been contipued in charge of that'department of work. I hope to hear from him again. He resides in San Francisco. The Grand Lodge closed in

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COLORADO-1895. The Thirty-fifth Annual Communication was opened in the Masonic Temple in Denver September 17th, and was engaged in Masonic duty for two days. Brother WID. L. Bush was Grand Master and Brother Ed. C. Parmelee was Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from all the Lodges except four. In the eighty-seven Lodges there is a reported membership of 7,023, a gain of 206. Two Lodges received charters during the session. ADDRESS.

After the customary congratulations, the Grand Master said that Masonry had grown with the State through the thirty-five years of its history. The Grand Lodge was organized in August, 1861. The three Lodges forming the original Grand Body had a membership of some

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seventy-six. The Address stated that peace and harmony had prevailed in the Lodges. He called attention to the death of the first Grand Master of the Jurisdiction, the Rev. John M. Chivington. He was buried by the Grand Lodge of Colorado at Denver in October, 1894. Grand Master Bush granted numerous dispensations for various purposes. He reported having rendered eleven decisions. These were reported upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence and generally approved. Exceptions were taken to two rulings, correcting the views of the Grand Master. Upon the whole, the Address of Grand Master Bush is a valuable contribution to the work of his Grand Lodge. Reports fr\>m the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed. The latter officer furnished a very valuable business document. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be sound and healthy. Brother L. N. Greenleaf presented a tribute to the memory of their Master, Brother Chivington, which was adopted.

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Brother A. A. Burnand, Grand Orator, delivered an address of some length, which was printed in the Proceedings. His text or theme was "A Mason's Duty/' In his conclusion he said that six words comprehend that duty; they are "To God, our neighbor and ourselves." During the session it was announced that the venerable Past Grand Master, H. P. H. Bromwell, was too much indisposed to attend the session of the Grand Lodge.路 A committee of Past Grand Masters waited upon our venerated friend and Brother, to whom he expressed his regret, owing to illness, at being unable to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge. By such committee he conveyed to the Grand Body his high appreciation of their kindness in sending a committee to visit him. The transactions of the session were brief and business-like. CORRJl:SPONDENCE.

Brother Laurence N. Greenleaf, for the committee, presented a report covering 222 pages. Embraced therein is a valuable review of the doings of fifty-eight Grand Lodges. The work is in keeping with Bro. Greenleaf's former productions, it being well filled with matter appropriated from the Journals examined, interspersed with comments more or less lengthy. WM. B. PIERCE, Denver, Grand Master. ED. C. PARMELEE, Denver, Grand Secretary. Brother Greenleaf will prepare the next report on correspondence.

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CONNECTICUT-1896. The One Hundred and Eighth Annual Communication convened in the city of Hartford on the 15th of .la.nuary. The Grand Master, 1\1. W. Bro. Henry O. Warner, was present and presided; M. W. Bro. John H. Barlow was Grand Secretary. There were representative~ present from 110 of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction, only one Lodge not being represented. The membership was re~orted at 16,632. ADDRESS.

An Address of ten pages was delivered by the Grand Master. It contains a detailed statement of what he had done during his official service. This statement embraces appointments made, dispensations granted, visits and dedications. No decisions are found in the document. The most interesting 'portion of the Address is touching their Masonic Home. He said that since their last Communication the Home had been fitted up for the health and comfort of the inmates. The doors of this institution had been thrown open to such as were eligible and dependent upon the charities of their brethren. To the appeals made in behalf of the enterprise, generous responses were made by many of the Lodges. The Grand Master expressed his regret, which he was compelled to utter, that there were others who had not responded to this call of duty. The report shows that the Home contains seventeen inmates dependent upon the institution. A Special Committee was appointed to consider this portion of the Grand Master's Address, and subsequently reported that the Lodges failing to respond to the call in behalf of the home were in every way loyal to the Grand Lodge,and that they would doubtless respond with pecuniary results in its interest. The Committee on Finance delivered a very earnest ~ppeal in behalf of the Home, declaring that the time had come when the Grand Lodge should assume the expense of maintaining that institution. A resolution presented by the committee was adopted, that the per capita should henceforth be $1.00 for each member upon the rolls of the Lodges, and that 75 per cent of that sum be appropriated for the maintenance of the Masonic Home. The Grand fSecretary, Brother Barlow, submitted his annual report, .which is of decided interest. He called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the need of a complete register of all the Masons in the J urisdiction, to be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary. He expressed

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a view that I have had occasion to utter through all the years of my service in this office, that, had such register been kept in the Grand Lodge during the history uf its existence, it would be of untold value. The Grand Lodge appointed a committee to aid the Grand Secretary in the preparation of such register. We may expect satisfactory results from the labors of such committee, as the Grand Secretary, Brother Barlow, was appointed chairman. The session under review was a brief one, and no business of general moment was considered. . CORRESPONDENCE.

The report was prepare<,l and submitted by the Grand Secretary, Chairman of the Committee, Brother John H. Barlow. He drew heavily upon the Proceedings examined, and used his scissors with facility, making wholesale appropriations from the Journals reviewed. Our Proceedings for 1895 passed under his observation, and lengthy extracts were made therefrom, embracing notices of our Masonic Home and the report of this Committee on Correspondence. He said of such report that it was written nearly entirely without extracts, and was exceedingly interesting. Brother Barlow must have an imperfect vision or unreliable spectacles. He puts me down as John B. Vincil, instead of John D., and stated that an oration was delivered. before our Grand Lodge by Brother C. H. Briggs. Our good Brother Ross will not appreciate the omission of his name and the substitution of that of Brother Briggs. The latter offered the motion requesting a copy of the oration for publication. Speaking of their own institution, the Masonic Home of Connecticut, Brother Barlow said that "the Home has been completed, dedicated and is in most successful operation. There are now twelve inmates and will soon have many more. It is an object of which we feel justly proud." He favors the use of robes in Masonic Lodges when conferring degrees. I do not, but am willing to play quits with Brother Barlow on this, as the Journal contains a stirring account of the presentation to, and acceptance by the Grand Master of, a national flag. "Old Glory" is thus recognized in its true relation to Freemasonry by our Connecticut Brethren. The propriety of such action may be questioned by some. To the mind of this writer, the time has come when the "Flag of the free heart's only home, B)' angels' hands to valor given,"

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Lodge halls and Subordinate Lodge buildings, and over every public school, from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof. The enemies of the' flag are not alone those who dwell in foreign lands, but are among us.. They constitute an element of our population, an element that has flowed in upon us from every point of the compass. They are with \lS, but not of us. In their hearts they hold allegiance to a foreign power that is inimical to our institutions, which they hate with intense bitterness, and would trample the flag and all it represents beneath the tyrannizing heel of ecclesiastical despotism and socialistic malignity. Such elements are here in this "land of the free and home of the brave," but they are not in sympathy with our institutions, and have never been assimilated and never will be. They hate our free schools, because these schools stand as a barrier to every form and phase of hostility to true republican institutions. They hate Free~ masonry because it proclaims freedom of conscience. freedom of speech, a free press, an open Bi1?le, and the personal worship of God, without the intervention or dictum of priestly interference. Free Masonry is an edncating agency, teaching all who come within its pale to be true to self, to country and to God. As such it is condemned by "bell, book and candle," and the adherents of this hostile power would tear down our Lodge rooms, emasculate our liberties and burn our free schools, because they stand as so many symbols of freedom of thought . and independence of purpose. Our Masonry is a system of symbols teaching great moral lessons through objects visible to the eye, constituting object lessons. Then why not, in connection with our Masonic Homes, our Grand Lodge halls, our Masonic Lodges and our Masonic processions, display the symbol dear to every true American, thus not only Americanizing Americans, but proclaiming a great, broad national principle-" America for Americans forever"? I recently had the honor to deliver an address in Missouri Lodge No.1 in this city, upon the presentation of a magnificent United States flag to that body. As said Lodge heads the column of Subordinate Lodges in Missouri, I devoutly trust that she may lead the procession and be followed by the 560 Lodges in the State, each one with "Old Glory" waving over her. Brother Barlow in his review announced, "Connecticut holds to the doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates." I would like for him to explain how jurisdiction over rejected material can be made effectual when it is impossible to enforce the claim or doctrine. That which is established and maintained as a Masonic dogma ought to be of such nature that it can be of universal application. To hold otherwise is to hold to a fragmentary thing, a mere fi~ment. No one can maintain and establish the claim that jurisdiction over material rejected by a Subordinate Lodge in one State can be made perpetual as

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applied to other jurisdictions. It may hold good in Connecticut, but for them to project their claim into Missouri and dictate the terms on which our Lodges shall govern themselves, as to receiving the application for the degrees, is arrogant and therefore destroys the universality of the rule. Hence perpetual jurisdiction must be not only fragmentary in its nature, but of no force and effect outside of the juri8diction that contends for it. Brother Barlow endorses the legislation of Grand Lodges which have enacted an anti-saloon law, and is in full sympathy with those Jurisdictions which have, like Missouri, takeQ. advance ground on this subject. He said: "'Ve believe our ancient Fraternity will come out all the brighter if it excludes from its membership those who are engaged in any unlawful calling, or one which degrades him in the eyes of his fellow men." These words are sound and sensible. I notice that Brother Barlow announces that it is a custom in his Jurisdiction for the Senior Warden to appoint the Junior Deacon. I have never believed this to be correct procedure, nor has it ever been practiced in Missouri. The Worshipful Master of the Lodge is invested with all appointive powers and privileges. The report of Brother Barlow contains well-selected matter, with an occasional pertinent comment. Referring to Masonry in Mexico, he suggested that the Fraternity in that country should be careful in tracing their genealogy before claiming recognition from American Grand Lodges. I close this hurried review of Brother Bar~ow's labors with an expression of generous appreciation of his work. JAMES H. WELSH, Danbury, Grand Master. JOHN H. BARLOW, Hartford, Grand Secretary, and Committee on Correspondence.

DELAWARE-1895. The Eighty-ninth Annual Communication was held in the city of Wilmington, commencing on the 2d day of October. Brother V. V. Ha.rrison, Grand Master, present and presiding, and Brother Benjamin F. Bartram, Grand Secretary. The record says "a constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Grand' Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM." How many were represented does not appear of record. There were twenty~one Lodges on the roll. These contained a mem..; bership of 2,039.

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ADDRESS.

Grand Master Harrison furnished a clever paper as h~s Annual Message, filled with numerous inatters of local bearing. In opening he said, "the 'grim monster' has been busy among us and upon some of our noblest chieftains has laid his icy hands." Mention followed of the departure from among men of Thomas Davidson, Past Grand Master, and J. T. Budd, Past Grand Treasurer. The announcement was made that numerous commissions had been issued to Representatives near other Grand Lodges. While reporting this official act, he took occasion to declare his want of sympathy with the system, and said "it is of no practical value." It may be remarked that his opinion does not render the system valueless. Many equally competent to decide hold a contrary view. The GrandMaster reported having visited every Lodge in the Jurisdiction. "PERPETUALISM" GONE TO SEED â&#x20AC;˘

. A party had been rejected on his application for the degrees thirty

years ago, in another State. The Grand Master ruled, "he must first get a release from the Lodge that rejected him" before he can petition a Lodge in Delaware. Suppose the Lodge that rejected the unfortunate party has ceased to exist, then what? Delaware is too close to Pennsylvania, and has become inoculated with "Perpetualism." One of the most practical rulings made was in reference to the incorporation of Subordinate Lodges. Defining his views on the subject, he said, "for a Masonic Lodge to be incorporated is both unnecessal'y and dangerous. Property can be held through a Board of Trustees." The Grand Master having fully investigated the unfortunate condition of one of the Lodges, by a personal visit and otherwise, recommended the arrest of its Charter, which the Grand Lodge did with commendable promptness. Speaking of the status of the Brethren, he said: "They are about equally divided into two factions engaged in a never-ending fight." He declared that "wrangling, . slandering or backbiting each other, setting at defia~ce all law," etc., had prevailed among the members of 'said Lodge. In the name of "harmony, the strength and beauty" of Masonry, why did he not break up that nest of evil-doers at once, and not wait for the action of the Grand Lod~e? The concern should have had an immediate funeral, without benefit of clergy or mourners. The Address of Grand Master Harrison deserves commendation for its practical bearing in general. His conclusion touched upon an interestin~ line of work when be said, "during the year my attention has been called to the fact that there are in the Jurisdiction a number of Brethren well advanced in years, to whom fortune has not been kind." This looks like the "Masonic Home" idea had taken possession of his heart. The thought ought to materialize. A committee was created

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looking in the right direction, and received instruGtions to consider the subject and report at the next Annual Communication as to making "some provision for a Home for aged and indigent Masons." Vari"ous reports were presented and duly considered. The Grand Secretary rendered an account of his work in brief terms. The most commendable act of the session was in the adoption of the report on the liquor business, as related to Masonry. Departing from my usual custom as to making extracts from Proceedings reviewed, I transfer the deliverance made by the Grand Lodge of Delaware to this report. It will be seen that the Grand Lodge sounded the death-knell of the monster vice-liquor seIling-:-in that Jurisdiction by members of the Fraternity. Thus another Jurisdiction has come into line with our own Grand Lodge, and adopted the principle enunciated by the Grand Lodge of Missouri years gone by that liquor-selling Masons have "the option of quitting the business or quitting Masonry." They quit in Missouri, and we freed ourselves from the presence of an element thit was a disgrace to the Institution and a curse to every community. And "no liquor seller need apply." All hail, "little Delaware!" For myself and the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I welcome you into the column that is "marching on" to victory, proving to the world that Masonry means decency and morality. Temperance, as a "cardinal virtue" of Masonry is as essential as "justice," another one of the quartet. An unjust Mason is a mockery and a living libel on the name of Masonry. A drunken Mason, or the creature who makes him drunk for money, is worse than one who lacks the other cardinal virtue, "Justice." Away with the maudlin sentiment so common among the Craft that personal liberty is emasculated by the legislation of Grand Lodges like Missouri and others. If G~and Lodges would drive such whimpering Masons out of the Fraternity, its health would be improved and respectability secured. But here is the promised extract: The following is the report as adopted by the Grand Lodge: Resolved, 1. That it is hereby made the duty of all Lodges in this Jurisdiction, to restrain, as far as possible, the evil of intemperance, among the Brethren, even to the extent oftria\ and punishment. when necessary. . 2. All Lodges are required to exclude from the Lodge room and ante-rooms all intoxicating liquors, and for the faithful performance of this duty, will be held strictly accountable to the Grand Lodge. 3. All Subordinate Lodges are prohibited from receiving and acting upon a petition for initiation or membership from any person engaged in the sa.le of intoxicating liquors as It beverage, and all Masons are fraternally advised and requested to refrain from engaging in the liquor traffic. CORR.ESPONDENCE.

A report covering sixty-nine pages was submitted by the Committee, of which Brother L. H. Jackson was chairman, The work is a summary of the doings of sixty-one Grand Lodge Proceedings. Our Journal G. L. AP.-2.

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attention. There are numerous extracts found sufficient comments to express the views of the CAHALL, Georgetown, Grand Master. F. BARTRAM, 'Vilmington, Grand Secretary.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1895. The Journal under review cont.ains records of quite a number of Special and Semi-annual Communications. The Annual Session, being the eighty-fifth, was held in the Masonic Temple, commencing November 13th. Brother G. D. Dixon, Grand Master, presided, and Brother Wm. R. Singleton was Grand Secretary. Representatives from twenty-five Lodges were present, and these twenty-five bodies, being all in the Jurisdiction, reported 5,192 members. This indicates a gain for the year of 378. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Dixon furnished a good business paper as his Annual Address, covering eight pages. He represented the condition of the Craft in the Jurisdiction as prosperous, while peace and harmony prevailed. Although numerous questions had been submitted to him, he did路 not feel called upon to render any decisions upon disputed points. Embraced in the Address are numerous matters of local interest, such as laying corner-stones, dedications, etc. He commended to the attention of the Grand Lodge the Masonic Relief Association. buring his term the Grand Master visited all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction but one. Reports from other Grand Officers followed and various matters were considered and passed upon. At the Semi-annual Communication sop1e business was attended to. At the Installation Communication, held December 27th, fiscal and other reports were made. The new Grand Master, Brother George W. Baird, after his installation, delivered a very practical and instructive inaugural. A jewel was presented to the retiring Grand Master, Brother Dixon, at said session, and received by him in appropriate terms of acknowledgment. CORRESPON DENCE.

A report covering 141 pages, prepared by Brother Wm. R. Singleton, Grand Secretary, was submitted, and is found in the Journal. The work is a thorough review of the proceedings examined, and is made up of numerous extracts, seasoned with pertinent comments. Brother Singleton represents the views of this writer very fully respecting Masonic "Congresses," which he said areco路ntinually pop-

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ping up in Grand Lodges, brought forward by Masons who have zeal without knowledge, growing out of the ignorance of the history of Masonry in our eountry. He characterizes some such as cranks who are never willing to give up their own cranks to help turn the crank of someone else's wheel. Brother Singleton then cited the Chicago Congress as a fair example and the latest, and expressed the sincere hope that it may be the last one of which we shall ever hear. To all of which I say, "So mote it be." The Missouri Journal for 1895 was fraternally noticed by, the committee and assigned a place in his addendum. The attention given to our proceedings was fraternal and considerate. He was surprised at a decision rendered by Grand Master Thomas that a Master Mason must be a resident of the State to be a member of a Lodge therein. I believe Brother Singleton did not clearly comprehend the application of the ruling reported by the Grand Master and affirmed by our Grand Lodge. The law of our Grand Lodge defines the question at issue in very simple terms, asserting that a citizen of Kentucky, for instance, and a permanent resident there, cannot petition a Lodge in Missouri for affiliat'ion and thereby become a member of one of our Lodges. This is all that the decision is intended to cover, and is in harmony with the standard law of Missouri. He approved the decision of Grand Master Thomas allowing a candidate in taking the obligations to affirm, and said that an affirmation in said case is as binding as an oath. Brother Singleton made reference to the death of Brother Frederick L. Billon, a Past Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and gave a brief biographical sketch of our venerateri and venerable Brother, who died recently in his 95th year. Brother Singleton knew him well during his residence in St. Louis in other years. His report embraces notices of some foreign Grand Lodges, and concludes with reference to the institution in Mexico known as the "Gran Dieta." He incorporated in his notice a letter from the venerable Brother T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. From said letter, and from other data in my pos~ession, I cannot join Brother Singleton in views held by him respecting the propriety of our recognizing as a legitimate body the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico. I conclude this hurried and imperfect review of Brother Singleton's work as a committee, by repeating former expressions of opinion of his high ability, profound knowledge of the principles of the Institution and unwearied research along all lines. I hope we Dlay meet again, both personally and in the field of Masonic thought. GEORGE W. BAIRD, Washington, Grand Master. WM. R. SINGLETON, Washington, Grand Secretary.

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FLOR I DA-1896. The Sixty-seventh Session was held in Jacksonville beginning January 21st. Brother James 'V. Boyd was Grand Master. A new Grand Secretary appeared and filled the position so recently made vacant by the death of its honored incumbent, M. Bro; Albert J. Russell. Brother W. P. Webster performed the duties of Grand Secretary, and was subsequently elected to fill that office. I gather from the tables that there are 152 Lodges in that Jurisdiction, with a membership of 4,349. This is rather a low average for the Lodges, being a little less than twenty-nine. Counting gains and losses, as given in the unadded summary, I find that the balance is on the wrong side of the ledger to the tune of 134. Several Lodges. previously working under dispensation received charters during this session, and two still remain on probation.

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Grand Master Boyd opened his excellent message with words that sounded like the sad notes of a funeral anthem. He said: "The Sixty-seventh Annual Communication is ushered in with gloom and sadness." This refers to the loss sustained when death claimed as a victim the gifted, brilliant and eloquent Grand Secretary, Brother Russell, who, in the midst of his arduous duties preparing for the session of the Grand Lodge, was stricken down with disease, and on the 17th of January passed to his reward in the great Hereafter. The Grand Master said of him: "No public man in this State was more widely or favorably known, and few but what have been enraptured. by his eloquence." Of his good works the Grand Master said: "He was earnest and zealous in every cause espoused by him." He had filled numerous offices in the gift of the people of his State, and was equally prominent in church work and in the councils of his chosen den'omination, of which he was an honored member. The funeral took place on the afternoon of January 21st, when the Grand Lodge paid tribute to this popular citizen, pure Mason and Christian gentleman. A beautiful memorial tribute was rendered in his honor by an able committee during the session of the Grand Lodge. He was sixty-five years old at the time of his death, having been born in the State of Virginia. The Grand Master's Address, while not very lengthy, was full of interesting matter peculiar to the local Jurisdiction. He reported the granting of dispensations for the formati~n of seven Lodges. Foreign relations were announced as cordial bet ween that Grand Body and sister Grand Lodges throughout t~e world. Few visits were

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made during the term, owing to the pressure of civil duties~ The Address, as a whole, was eminently creditable, and justified the Brethren in "fe-electing Brother Boyd to serve them another term as their Grand Master. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother W. P. Webster, was necessarily brief, and unsatisfactory to himself, as he was limited as to time and opportunity, owing to his recent accession to office. The Grand Treasurer reported having received a little over $7,000, and paid out all the funds except $30. The Temple debt had been reduced some :52,500 during the year, and is being cut down gradually. There is bonded indebtedness carried by the Grand Lodge amounting to $26,200 on account of the Masonic Temple. ORATION.

A brief address was made by the Standing Grand Orator, Brother Weller. Some of his statements and symbolizings may be clear to himself, but to this writer they are simply chaotic. During the session a jewel, ordered to be prepared one' year before; was presented to P. G. ~1aster Bynum, who received. the same thankfully, if not joyfully. No report on correspondence. JAMES W. BOYD, Bartow, Grand Master. WILBER P. WEBSTER, Jackson, Grand Secretary.

GEORGIA-1895. The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, Macon, Ga., commencing October 29th.M. W. Bro. John P. Shannon was Grand :Master, and Brother A. M. Wolihin, Grand Secretary. At roll-call the Representatives of 391 Lodges appeared, with Past Grand Officers and Representatives of forty-two Grand Lodges, Missouri being in the list by Brother Henry C. Burr being in attendance. A marked improvement is observable in the printed prayer of the Grand Chaplain. I trust that improvement will characterize his future addresses to the Divine Throne. The recapitulation shows that at the close of the communication 407 Lodges were on the roll, seven having received charters during the ses-

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sion. The membership in the State is reported at 16,838, being a gain of 608 for the year. This is a most gratifying and encouraging advance in that Jurisdiction. Grand Master Shannon proved himself worthy to succeed his illustrious predecessor, the able and peerless Davidson, beloved and honored while living, and universally mourned now that he is gone. The Address of B~other Shannon was quite lengthy, covering fully thirty pages. The document is a strong one. He had given all his energies to the work, both mind and body. Speaking of "that glorious Mason," who presided so long over the destinies of the Craft, Brother Davidson, Grand Master Shannon said: "The beneficial effects' of his zeal and labors for our Craft are seen and felt in every part of the State." :'The personnel of the membership was never'better. The dead branches have been lopped off, and the body of the Masonic tree is living, growing, and bearing only healthy, moral fruiL" In this connection he well said that Masonry is on higher ground than he had ever known it to be, "not in numbers, but worth; not quantity, but quality, had been the aim of the Lodges." In the cour~e of his admirable message, the Grand Master paid an exalted tribute to woman. He mentioned the Woman's Building on the grounds of the International Exposition at Atlanta, which was planned by a woman, and to that sex was entrusted its completion, standin!! as a monument to t.he progress'made by the mothers, wives and daughters in the liberal arts and sciences, and especially in architecture. A long list of dispensations. is found in the Address, showing the Grand Master to have been a busy and active official. He had granted permission for the formation of a few new Lodges, but t>ntered his protest against the unnecessary multiplication of organizations, assuming that the State is well supplied with these bodies already; He announced, in reference to official rulings, that he had rendered perhaps 200 decisions, but only reported thirty-one. The Committee on J urispr'udence scanned this part of his work very closely, corrected some of his路 findings, and then said they had carefully examined all decisions and were pleased to report that the Grand Master had considered with great care the legal questions involved, and had exhibited in such decisions most commendable Masonic rese<l.rch and ability. Many matters of local interest claimed his attention and received special consideration. The Masonic Home did not pass unnoticed. It is found that the purpose announced by the Grand Lodge one year ago, looking to the purchase of the Confederate Soldiers' Home at Atlanta for Masonic purposes, had not materialized. Failing to carry out the purpose by securing said property, the Grand Master submitted a plan for the con-

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sideration of the Grand Lodge looking to the early accomplishment of this grand Masonic work. He recommended the reduction of mileage from ten to five cents a mile, thus saving annually $5,000, to which amount sums would be added as could be otherwise secured. It is believed by this writer that the spirit of a broad and generous charity exists among the Masons of Georgia, fostered and developed by their late Grand Master, Brother Davidson. The Grand Master submitted some recommendations regarding local questions, which were not concurred in by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Beautiful and loving tributes were paid by him to the dead of his own and sister Jurisdictions. Let me conclude this brief review of his work by styling it a superb Address, and quote the expression of the Committee on said Address that it was "eloquent and elegant, fully illustrating the principles of Masonry." . I have heretofore, in reviewing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, had occasion to comment on a law prevalent in that Jurisdiction, which is, in my judgment, unworthy of a place among the statutes governing Freemasons. The law visits punishment on members of Lodges who fail to pay their dues, to an extreme degree. Such delinquents are charged, tried and sentenced for their derelictions, reported to the Grand Lodge, and the sentence of the convicting Lodge carried into effect by the expulsion of all such. I repeat my former inquiry, why the Lodges themselves are not allowed to enforce legislation against delinquent members in their own bodies, and why is it necessary to confirm the sentence of the Subordinate Lodge by an act of the Grand Lodge? But this is not the worst phase of an objectionable law. In the report of the Committee on "Grievances and Appeals," I find forty-two names of persons who had been convicted in their several Lodges of grave offenses, amounting to gross 'unmasonic conduct, and they were severally expelled by the Grand Lodge. The same report furnishes the names of thirty-eight unfortunate Brethren who suffered the extreme penalty of the law for non-payment of dues. Here are forty-two criminals of the worst grade in the eyes of Masonic purity, their crimes given in the list being of every possible character known to the criminal code. Following this classification of evil-doers comes the names of thirty-eight Brethren assigned the same relation because of non-payment of dues. I do not like the classification. If it is as great a crime not to pay a few dollars to a Masonic Lodge as "killing a Brother," embezzlement, forgery, adultery, larceny, etc., then I have misunderstood and misapplied the principles of Masonic jurisprudence. To"tumble thirty-eight unoffending Masons,

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delinquent only as to dues, into the same black hole, worse than that of "Calcutta," where sleep the leprous remains of forty-two men of villainous habits and character, is something at which my very soul revolts. But I will be told that it is the law of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. So be it. I am glad I do, Dot live in Georgia. The Journal of Proceedings now under review contains brief mention of the ceremonies rendered at the unveiling of a memorial tablet prepared in honor of the late distinguished Brother and Past Grand Master, John S. Davidson. Some half dozen appropriate and just tributes were paid on the occasion by eminent Masons of that Grand Jurisdiction. From the programme furnished and the addresses delivered, the occasion must have been one of rare interest. ' I close my review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Georgia by commending the spirit, progress and rapid development of our Institution in that splendid State. Of course we would expect the re-election of the Grand Master who served the last term so efficiently and acceptably. Brother John P. Shannon, Elberton, was chosen to succeed himself. Brother A. M. Wolihin, Macon, Grand Secretary. CORRESPO::-lDENCE.

A review covering 129 pages was furnished by a Committee of three Brethren. The Committee was composed of Brothers A. Q. Moody, W. E. Mumford and V-.,T. S. Ramsay. The work was divided about equally among the three members of the Committee. Bro. Moody, as heretofore, clips extensively and comments 路sparingly. He does not write enough. Speaking of the secrecy of the ballot, he said: "Whenever the purity of the ballot-box fails to be preserved in Masonic Lodges, the stability of the Order has been seriously endangered." Brother Mumford has fewer extracts and more original matter 'than the other, and is quite eqnal to his former standard. He is as sound as our best Missouri Masons on the saloon-keeping question. Commenting upon the law governing that subject in Mississippi, he said: "No saloon-keeper there can get the degrees of Masonry. This is right, and should be a universal law of the Masonic world." To such an expression of sound views, coming from such a writer, I give a most hearty rl Amen." Our Missouri Journal for 1894 received four pages of most complimentary comment. Our Masonic Home was accorded the kindest consideration. Speaking of this institution, he said: "It is a great charity, and every Masonic Jurisdiction should have one." Brother Mumford continues to compliment this writer, both as to his work as Grand Secretary and Committee on Correspondence. For his abundant kindness of expression and feelinR he has my sincerest thanks. In his

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annual tour among Grand Lodges Brother Mumford found many things of interest. On some of these he gave his views. On others he leaves us in the dark. How about the question of "Perpetual Jurisdiction," Brother Mumford? Treating the subject of intolerance and the relations existing between Masonry and Christianity, Brother Mumford remarked: "Masonry at all times is the hand-maiden of the Church, and a protestant priest, especially, who is found fighting Masonry, is but displaying his ignorance." There is much pleasantness in the manner of his expressions throughout the report, and a vein of humor is evident in much that he writes. Like this writer, he bears down heavily on profanity and drunkenness among Masons, and quoted at length the stinging and ringing words of the Grand Master of Maine. The conclusion furnished by Brother Mumford shows the heart of the man. He said: "My heart goes out to all men everywhere, and for their highest development shall my life and labors be given." Brother Ramsay brings up the rear of the column, his notices of Grand Lodge Journals covering forty-five pages. He summarizes extensively and excel'J~ts largely, thus presenting the views of others in preference to being seen himself. I take leave of the entire committee with assurances of pleasure derived from a review of their labors. The same committee was continued for the following year, with Brother 'V. S. Ramsay as chairman. JOHN P. SHANNON, Elberton, Grand Master. A. M. WOLIHIN, Macon, Grand Secretary.

IDAHO-1895. The Journal contains the minutes of two Emergency Communications; the first was called to bury the Past Grand Secretary, the late honored and beloved James H. 'Vickersham, and the second was to pay the last rites and tribute to' M. W. Bro. E. A. Stevenson, Past Grand Master. The Twenty-eighth Annual Communication was held in Boise City commencing September 10th. M. W. Bro. A. B. Clarke was Grand Master, and Brother Jonas 'V. Brown Grand Secretary. I notice the presence of numerous past grand officers, among them six Past Grand Masters, and the Representatives of nineteen Lodges at the opening of the session. Quite a number of Grand Lodge Representatives were in attendance, Missouri being represented by P. G. Master and Grand Secretary Jonas W. Brown. From the very complete recapitulation of the Grand Secretary I learn that there are twenty-seven working Lodges in the Jurisdiction, with a membership of 1,066.

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ADDRESS.

An Address covering eight pages was delivered by the Grand Master. In opening he announced with much satisfaction that peace and harmony prevailed throughout the Jurisdiction. After moralizing for a time, he announced the great loss sustained by the C.路aft in that Jurisdiction in the death of Brother James H. vVickersham, Past Grand Secretary, who had lingered long and suffered much. Brother Wickersham was an able and faithful grand officer, and was perhaps one of the best known Masons in, the Grand Lodge. The above announcement was followed by one setting forth the death of their P. G. Master, Brother E. A. SteveiH:lOn. The Grand Master s~id of him that he was a man of striking individuality, an uncompromising enemy to wrong in all its forms, and of the most inflexible fidelity to every trust. DECISIONS.

Seven decisions were reported, which met with the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. I regard these rulings of Grand Master Clarke as a brief, terse and practical statement of Masonic principles, being a most sensible presentation of official determinations. Several dispensations were granted during the term by the Grand Master. He reported various visitations made to the Lodges, and said these were fraught with much good and attended with immense pleasure. He was accompanied by the Grand Lecturer, Brother Mock, who had visited nearly every Lodge in the State. The Address concluded with a series of excellent recommendations looking to the improvement of their Masonic code, and it is to be hoped that the Grand Lodge may in due time adopt these suggestions, which will prove of very great utility to the Fraternity. I gather from the Address of the Grand Master that the office of Deputy Grand Master has heretofore not been elective, but appointive. The Address, taken as a whole, is an attractive message, presented in pleasing and terse form. The Grand Lodge was invited to attend a lecture or address, to be given by some public character, on "Free Silver." To encourage the Fraternity to attend the discussion of that much-agitated and littleunderstood question, free seats were tendered the members. Witl:i free seats, and "free silver" in prospect, the inference may be considered natural that the Grand Lodge attended the l,ecture. Another invitation, perhaps of less doubtful character, was accepted, and that was to "go to the penitentiary." The record does not inform us as to the number who took advantage of the invitation to become inmates of that institution, nor how many were able to get out, after gaining access to that kind of limbo.

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The Grand Secretary, Brother Brown, submitted avery interesting and business-like report, covering both detail and statistical matters connected with his department of labor. I am pleased to record that this young Grand Lodge has an orphan fund, well invested, amounting to some $25,000. ORATION.

Brother Chas. C. Stevenson, Grand Orator, delivered an oration before the Body, which was ordered printed in the Proceedings. This Brother has heretofore been somewhat noted for his claims respecting the antiquity of Freemasonry. Whatever may be his views upon that unsettled question, the followin~ sentence will show his good common sense and the practical estimate he holds respecting the Institution: "The Fraterni.ty of Freemasons is a great breathing, living entity." That is enough to say about the Institution. As it is a living thing of the living present, its origin, whether traceable back amid the mists of the past so remote that everything looks strange and weird, is of no consequence. Brother Stevenson received the thanks of the Grand Lodge for bis address, which is, by the way, a very good addition to the literature of that Grand Body. Heretofore Mormons had been held as ineligible for admission into the Masonic Fraternity, on the ground tbat their teachings were opposed to the law of the land. A resolution so declaring in other years was repealed and set aside, thereby affirming that the members of said church, possessing other necessary qualifications, are eligibie for admission as members to the Masonic Order. Divers and sundry reports are found in the Journal, whicIl were duly approved. A special committee appointed to consider the recommendations of the Grand Master did not and could not concur in said recommendations, except that relative to the election of the Deputy Grand路 Master. Tbis office hereafter is an elective one. The per capita tax levied on chartered Lodges was reduced to 50 cents per member. Grand Master Clarke and Grand Secretary Brown received the unanimous thanks of the Grand Lodge for the creditable manner in which they had performed their duties during the year. The Grand Officers were then installed, and the Twenty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee, Brother Chas. C. Stevenson, the present Grand Secretary, submitted his eighth report. He said the labor performed in its preparation had been mingled with much pleasure, which compensated .for the toil. With me the preparation of these reports is a labor of love, and the work required is not considered as a factor in the case. He announced that Idaho was at peace with the Masonic world. The committee reviewed .carefully, even critically, the Journals that passed under consideration, fifty-two in number. The work was condensed into a rather narrow space, covering only seventy pages. The report is well sprinkled with clippings, followed by terse comments and judicious sayings. He, like this writer, is outspoken in his condemnation of the "cipher system," which obtains in some few Jurisdictions in this country. If such as have adopted this pernicious system could see themselves as they are looked at and estimated by the great body of the Craft, their numbers would certainly grow beautifully less, provided they possess a just appreciation of, and proper regard for, the sacredness of Masonic obligation. Brother Stevenson was rather severe in his characterization of a sister Jurisdiction.. Hear him: "More trouble with poor old mossback Pennsylvania over her rejected material"; and again he said, speaking of perpetual jurisdiction: "If this perpetual humbug were relegated to the past, there would be no more contention and friction between Grand Lodges." I extend my hand to Brother Stevenson on the above and heartily say, "Shake." Treating of the question of Masonic Homes when reviewing Kentucky, and while paying his respects to Brother Staton, Brother Stevenson said: "This writer believes that at best many Masonic Homes are expensive luxuries." Yes, all good and enjoyable things are expensive. The luxuries realized from doing good through the agency of Masonic Homes could not be otherwise than expensive. My observation, as well as close and intimate connection with Masonic Home. work, demonstrates that no money expended by the Masonic Fraternity along any line brings such rich returns and is so fruitful of true Masonic luxuries. If luxuries were attainable without expense, they would not be enjoyable to many Masons. To know that I have stock invested in the Masonic Home of Missouri, and knowing of its. fruits and blessed results, as witnessed every day and every month in every year since it was opened, as an asylum of love to the needy and the homeless, is ample compensation, to say nothing of the intense anxiety and labor undergone in its development and growth. Yes, the Masonic

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Home is expensive, and it is a luxury, compared to its cost, beyond anything connected with my Masonic labors. I quite agree with Brother Stevenson in his tribute to Brother J. H. Drummond, of Maine. He says: "We state without hesitation that in our opinion Brother Drummond stands We leading l\1:asonic writer of the day." The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge' of Missouri for 1894 were accorded two pages in the excellent report of Brother Stevenson. Speaking of the Address of ,Grand Master Keene, he courteously said that it was a very complete and interesting one. He summarized ,our doings very carefully and paid tribute to the various lines of work performed during the session. I am glad to find that he was in full accord with my views respecting the conflict of jurisdiction between Missouri and the Indian Territory. He has learned doubtless before this that the hasty and immature action of the Grand Lodge in 1894 was duly corrected at the session of 1895, and the famous Lafayette case is out of court. Missouri generally rights up, even' though she may wobble at times. Speaking of the work of this writer along business lines, he said: "Grand Secretary Vincil's report is an exhaustive report of his stewardship." I desire to thank Brother Stevenson for the information that one member of his Grand Lodge, formerly a Missourian, did not want to "go to the penitentiary," and was excused, on the ground that he might be held in custody if he got into that undesirable institution. Doubtless our Missouri Brother had some fears of the company in which he would be found among his adopted Brethren of Idaho, should he find himself within the limits of a State prison. Missourians are generally discreet and prudent in their actions. Brother Stevenson did this writer great honor in the closing sentence of his review of Missouri. He said: "There are many things in this interesting review that we have reserved for reading in our Lodge of instruction and information during the coming winter."

The work of Brother Stevenson as whole is very creditable to the author and proves him to be "worthy and well qualified." He is a trenchant and conservative writer, and grows upon one with' closer acquaintance. I believe we reviewers would love each other more if we knew each other better. I take leave of Brother Stevenson with warm and fraternal feelings, and express my high appreciation of his work on correspondence. I. S. WEILER, Boise City, Grand Master. CRAS. C. STEVENSON, Boise City, Gr. Sec., and Com. on Cor.

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ILLINOIS-1895. The Fifty-sixth Annual'Communication opened in Chicago October 1st, with M. W. Bro. Leroy A. Goddard Grand Master, and Brother J. H. C. Dill Grand Secretary. The Journal of Proceedings is of extra size, covering 555 pages. That Jurisdiction is entitled to large things, as it is the second in size in the United States. The membership, as reported at the last session by the Grand Secretary footed up 50,727. Only New York, as the "Empire 8tate," leads Illinois. The gain in membership for the term ending October, 1895, was about 1,500. The total income, as reported, was nearly $39,000. The Grand Treasurer reported a cash balance on hand of $83,747. The estimated expenses for the year following the session were $33,000; embraced in this estimate is $19,000 for mileage and per diem. Besides. the above appropriations, there were some $1,500 set apart for incidentals. ADDRESS.

M. W. Bro. Goddard closed his second term by furnishing one of the ablest business documents it has been' my privilege to examine. Following a brief exordium, fraternal mention was made of the honored dead in the home and sister Jurisdictions. To the memory of these, proper tributes were paid by an able committee. The Grand Master proceeded to business by announcing the constitution of the six Lodges chartered at the last session. He had granted permission for the creation of five new Lodges under dispensation. Masonic schools, five in number, had been held, at which the Grand Master was present. He reported various dedications and laying of corner-stones carried on under his immediate supervision, or by appointment of those fitted to represent him. The charter of one Lodge was arrested, and the cause deemed sufficient for the Grand Lodge to affirm the action of its Grand Master. Said Lodge, in disregard of all proprieties and in violation of law, held a meeting on Sabbath for the purpose of installing officers and the initiation of a candidate. The action of the Grand Master in summarily disposing of the recusant Lodge was approved. The Committee on Address characterized~he action of the Lodge as a gross and deliberate violation of Masonic law. He deposed the Master of one of the Lodges for reasons in his jndgment sufficient, and that act of discipline was commended by the Committee on his Address, ,who stated that the deposition was for gross immorality. Thus the good work of reform was not only carried on, but pushed to a healthy conclusion.

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Three decisions were reported, and the same were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. It was said the rulings were in accordance with Masonic law and precedents. Brother Goddard reported his views respecting Masonic funerals, as to whether the ceremonies should be rendered when the Lodge was at labor or refreshment. He gave it as his opinion that such service should be conducted without路 opening the Lodge, permitting none to assist except those duly qualified. The Committee on Jurisprudence deemed that it was not necessary to make nny change in their regnlations. Treating of the subject of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material, the Committee on Jurisprudence expressed the opinion that any change in their long-established usage would be in the nature of an innovation, and not warranted by the best interests of the Craft. The Grand Master had characterized the results of perpetual jurisdiction as a "strange law and one not supported by the ancient regulations." I gather from his reasoning on this subject that he thinks there should be a limit as to the length of time a Lodge should exercise control over rejected candidates in that Jurisdiction after they had left the State and located in another territory. His view, as thus indicated, is in strict accord with my construction of proper Masonic practice as it should obtain in all Jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of Illinois retains perpetual control over rejected material.路 As a consequence of its claim it must maintain the right over all ma路terial rejected by its Lodges, and follow the rejected parties with such claim after th'ey have left the territorial jurisdiction of Illinois. To maintain their claim, they must assume the right and exercise the functions of extraterritorial jurisdiction, or in other words, exercise control over material t~at belongs to other Grand Lodges, under their laws and regulations. This claim is indefensible. In treating of Masonic charity, Brother Goddard said: "To undertake by legislation to adopt a compulsory system of relief, or to establish on a contract or business basis a plan. for dispensing Masonic charity, impresses me as a new departure"; concerning which the Committee on Jurisprudence stated: "Charity is fixed by the law of Masonry, and the free exercise of this ennobling virtue resides with each individual Mason. To dispense Masonic charity on any other basis would be in the nature of a questionable innovation." The committee recommended the approval of the views of Grand Master Goddard. The Grand Master presented a letter from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Island of Cuba, asking for fraternal recognition by

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the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Th'is letter was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, but (find no report from said committee on that subject. Treating of the system of Grand Representatives, Brother Goddard said that he had been surprised and grieved by the statement of the Grand Master of Kentucky, who used language calculated to create an impression unfair and misleading, and. that there was a gross lack of courtesy on the part of the said Kentucky official. The Committee on the Grand Master's Address, referring to said subject, thought that a lesson should be taught the Kentucky dignitary respecting the amenities due from one Grand - Master to another and his Grand Lodge. In saying -this the committee wished to be understood as exonerating the Grand Lodge of Kentucky from any complicity in the act of its Grand Master. I certainly think that the aforesaid Grand Master of Kentucky wrote hastily and perhaps thoughtlessly. Grand Master Goddard reported long lists of official visits made by him during the term. In giving instruction and advice, he encouraged the idea that the best success of the Lodge does not necessarily consist in the number of degrees conferred. This is a worthy suggestion, which Lodges should heed. The conclusion of the very able and admirable address of my personal friend and Brother, Goddard, is as neat and chaste as anything I have met with in the prelections uttered by Grand Masters. It is proper to state in this connection that the Address was denominated an "important document" by a proper committee, and that the great care and extraordinary activity of the Grand Master exercised during his terms, as well as his signal success in carrying fOf\\'ard and disseminating Masonry in that Jurisdiction, entitled him to .the lasting regard and affection of the Fraternity. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT:

Brother Dill, the able and efficient Grand Secretary, submitted an admirable business report, from which it is learned that all of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction but one had made returns, and all but two had paid their Grand Lodge dues. In a Jurisdiction of such large dimensions as Illinois, the Grand Secretary proved his efficiency in this respect, and is entitled to the commendation afforded him for his entire work by the committee having charge of that subject. During the session the Grand Lodge was called upon to lay the corner-stone of the "Northern Illinois Normal University," at some distance from the city of Chicago. The record shows that the Grand Officers and about 700 representatives were in attendance, besides

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many constituent Lodges and Com~anderies,aggregating in the whole some 5,000 Masons. The elements used in the ceremonies, consisting of corn, wine and oil, had been brought from Jerusalem by M. W. Bro. John C. Smith, P. G. M., on his return from a pilgrimage around the world. Grand Master Goddard officiated at the laying of the cornerstone, when addresses were made by Brother n. C. Cregier, P. G. M., and His Excellency John P. Altgeld, Governor of Illinois. . , Upon report of M. 'V. Bro. Joseph Robbins, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was recognized as a sovereign and independent Grand Body, and welcomed by the Grand Lodge of Illinois into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances presented a report which forms an admirable object lesson to all sister Jurisdictions. No names are given, either as to the accused or appellant, but only the name and number of the Lodge, followed by the statement of the action of the Lodge, sustained or remanded, as the case might be. Thus the Journals of that Grand Lodge are free from the accumulation of much objectionable matter set forth in detail by some of our Committees on Appeals and Grievances. The bonds of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were placed respectively at $30,000 each. MASONIC HOME.

An invitation was presented by Brother Geo. M. Moulton to the Grand Lodge to visit their Masonic Home, which he declared to be the pride of every good Mason's heart in Illinois. Nothing is said in the report as to whether the invitation was accepted or rejected, or filed for future reference. The Vice-President of the United States, Brother A. E. Stevenson, having been appointed Grand Orator, was duly installed in advance of the regular installatioll of officers, in order that he might take his departure to meet engagements elsewhere. ORATION.

Brother John C. Black, Grand Orator, delivered an address of rare merit and路 beauty. It is both strong and practical. He looks forward to the time when all nations shall assemble in a "parliament of men, a federation of the world," and when peace shall spread her white wings in all-enfolding fraternity, and gather within her embrace the family of men. G. L. ,Ap.-3.

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He received the thanks of the Grand Lodge for his splendid production and a request for its publication. M. W. Bro. Owen Scott, the Grand Master elect, after his installation, delivered a most pertinent and well-timed address expressive of his hearty acknowledgment for the preferment given him by his Brethren. The Grand Lodge closed its extended and varied labors by adopting a vote of thanks to Brother Leroy A. Goddard for his faithful, earnest work in the interest of the Grand Lodge for the past two years. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, who has been in charge of this department of work for many years, furnished the most extended report I have seen from his master hand. He reviewed the Proceedings of sixty American Grand Lodges, some for two years, and paid attention to several foreign Jurisdictions. In his opening he remarked that the question of jurisdiction over rejected material is a burning one, and threatens, to some extent, the friendly relations of Grand Lodges. It is the opinion of this distinguished reviewer that the representative system is not going to pieces as rapidly as was expected when Pennsylvania and Iowa abandoned the long and well-established custom.

He did not hesitate to record his disapproval of the 'Wisconsin proposition relative to Masonic relief. Brother Robbins considers that such methods as would convert Masonry into a mutual benefit and insurance society, are wholly bad. The next item vigorously criticized and condemned by him is the legislation of Grand Lodges against nOli-affiliates. The hope finds expression that this species of severe treatment of non-affiliates is undergoing modification, and that the fraternal thumbscrew will be relaxed in its vigor and merciless power. Brother Robbins is not less outspoken than formerly respecting the recognition of the Gran Dieta Simbolica of Mexico, which has been recognized by some Grand Lodges as legitimate Masonry. The report under review is more' largely made up of clippings than any former production of Brother Robbins. . . Our Proceedings for 1894 received courteous attention, covering six pages. He summarized very completely the Address of Brother

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Keene, whom he considered as correct in his views respecting the Indian Territory controversy. He said: "If it is true that the man bas continued to claim and exercise tbe right of suffrage at Peirce City 'during all the time, and only there, we think the Grand Master was right." A very large "IF" intervenes here, and it is proper to say that citizenship in the Indian Territory has been fully established as to Mr. Lafayette. An the facts bearing upon the case were not in the possession of the Grand Lodge ,at the time Grand Master Keene's ruling was sustained. Grand Master Thomas during his term made a thorough investigation, and obtained facts not known at the previous session of the Grand Lodge. For instance, Lafayette was elected and served as a delegate to the Territorial Convention of the Territory; he was also a candidatefor United States Marshal for the Territory, and belonged to the Odd Fellows, having his residence at Checotah; he also joined the Knights-of Pythias. He .vas foreman of the Federal Grand Jury in that Territory, and in order to serve it was necessary that he make oath that he was a resident of said Territory. Beyond any question he was the Masonic material of that Jurisdiction, and our Grand Lodge so declared at its last session, thus ending an unseemly controversy. Brother Robbins said that one of the decisions approved by our Grand Lodge is "simply jurisprudence running mad." I may reply to this charge, "N at mad, most noble Festus, but we speak the words of truth and soberness." If a Mason is not in good standin'g, he is not in good standing. If he does not sustain snch relation to the Fraternity, he is certainly disqualified from all its rights and privileges. A nonaffiliate under our law is deprived, after twelve months' neglect, of his own free will and acc(,rd, from Lodge visitation, Masonic processions and Masonic burial. Do not such deprivations place the subject under the title of not being in "good standing"? ,It must follow, therefore, in order to regain good standin~, certain steps are necessary to acquire it. Reduced to the last view, tbe question arises, How can such standing be regained? There is but one method known to our law, and that is to petition a Lodge for affiliation and obtain membership by ballot. Even Brother Robbins cannot maintain any other view. To say that a disqualified non-affiliate, not being in good, standing, can petition for a dispensation and be accepted, is to affirm the strange doctrine that the Grand Master can restore him to his former Masonic status independent of Lodge action. To affirm such a thing is to let the principles of "jurisprudence run mad," and the teacher is not a Missourian. Referring to our Proceedings, where it is shown that several parties were reinstated by vote of the Grand Lodge, who had lost their membership by the death of their Lodges, Brother Robbins seems to ques-

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tion the correctness of our methods. Perhaps onr record was silent as to the facts lying behind such action, and it will remove the mists from his vision when I inform him that these parties, thus reinstated, had been suspended and so stood for years; for non-payment of dues, and when their Lodges ceased to exist they were left in that condition, not only without membership, but under Masonic disabilities. Their applications for reinstatement, properly endorsed, could only be COllsidered by the Grand Lodge. The facts, together with the payment of their former indebtedness, being made clear to the Grand Lodge, it voted to reinstate them, and directed the Grand Secretary to issue them certificates. Treating of the subject of mileage and per diem, which was mentioned in our record for 1894, Brother Robbins gave utterance to the following: "When based on per capita taxation it is wholly equitable, the members of the weak and distant Lodges paying in the same proportion to their numbers as do the strong ones located near the seat 0 f the Grand Lodge." Accepting this interpretation of the subject, it will be readily admitted that no injustice can be done weak and distant Lodges in disbursing the funds of the pay-roll. Former reports from the Grand Lodge of Illinois show that a large number of Lodges in that Jurisdiction receive much greater amounts on account of pay-roll than they have ever paid into the funds of that Grand. Body. Our regulation, adopted at the last session of the Grand Lod~e of Missouri, fixed the standard by which equal justice will be meted out to all. The rule is to pay $2 per day to rpembers during their attendance on the Grand Lodge session, and 2 cents per mile in going to and returning from the Grand Lodge. My Lodge has a membership of 406. One delegate to the session at St. Louis for three days from said Lodge will .receive $6. The same Lodge will pay into the Grand Lodge treasury the sum of $406. A Lodge in the country with forty-six members will pay into the treasury $46, and its representative receive $6 on pay-roll account. The smaller Lodge will receive mileage in proportion to the distance, covering necessary expenses; the larger Lodge will pay $400 over and above what will be receiv'ed on account of pay-roll by its one delegate. The justice of this rule is therefore apparent, and that after all a limited pay-roll is the best and most proper thing that can be adopted by a Grand Lodge.. We thus save a larg~ amount of the funds of the Grand Lodge, which is not done by a Body having an unrestricted pay-roll, as is the case in Illinois, where an appropriation was made to meet the claims on account of mileage and per diem in the sum of $19,000. Brother Robbins thought the amendment introduced by Brother Glaspell in 1894 looked like "carrying coal to Newcastle," as the non-

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affiliate was already thoroughly divested of his Masonic rights, he having remained such for twelve months. I may observe in passing that this proposed legislation was useless and without force and effect, and did not meet with any recognition on the part of the Grand Lodge, \ except路 to be rejected. I have devoted all the time and space possible to the Proceedings of Illinois, and to the able and lengthy report of its Committee on Correspondence. . OWEN SCOTT, Bloomington, Grand Master. J. H. C. DILL, Bloomington, Grand Secretary.

INDIANA-1896. SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the city of Indianapolis on the 26th and 27th days of May. This session, the seventy-fifth, closed the seventyninth year of the history of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. :M. W. Bro. Edward O'Rourke, Grand Master, presided, and Brother Wm: H. Smythe was Grand Secretary. The record states that representatives were present from 480 Lodges, that being all on the roll except one. The total membership for the year footed up 28,439, showing a gain over 1895 of 932. ADDRESS.

An Address, covering twenty-five pages and "chock full" of business was made by the Grand Master. A charming exordium was followed by the statement that "during the past year great activity has prevailed in the Subordinate Lodges, and more than ordinary zeal has been manifested in the work." It is further learned from the Address that the year had been a prosperous one for the cause of Masonry, which had fraternally and materially advanced. The Grand Master announced that their fraternal relations with other Grand Lodges were cordial and fraternal, except in the single instance of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Said Grand Lodge has a way of disfranchising Masons made in other Grand Jurisdictions whose applications had been rejected, in former years, by Pennsylvania Lodges. Such a case occurred some time previous to.the administration now under consideration. The matter had been clearly and fraternally laid before the Grand Master of Pennsylvania by the former Grand Master of Indiana.

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The G,rand Master of Pennsylvania issued a circular to all Lodges in his Jurisdiction prohibiting the admission of the party made a Mason in Indiana, who had at one time been rejected by a Pennsylvania Lodge. The Grand Master of Indiana in his Address said the Grand Master of Pennsylvania had not only ignored the autonomy of every Grand Lodge in the United States, but had grossly insulted, without cause or excuse, the Grand Lodge of Indiana. The terms used by the Grand Master of Indiana justly characterized the action of the Pennsylvania official; in doing so, he employed vigorous and pointed English. The Grand Lodge of Indiana, through its Committee on Correspondence, considered a report on the foregoing subject, declaring that the Grand Master of Pennsylvania in i~suing his edict had violated Masonic courtesy and usage, ignored Grand Lodge autonomy, and had been guilty of violating a landmark of Masonry. The report was adopted unanimously by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and places that Jurisdiction side by side with Missouri, and many other Jurisdictions in this country, in the defense of an unquestioned right. If Pennsylvania continues these Decrees of Disfranchisement of legally-made Masons of other States, the time may come when she will have to take her own medicine, and find that members of her Lodges are placed under a ban of non-intercourse. The Grand Master called attention to a circular from Wisconsin respecting Relief. This was reported upon by a committee, the conclusion of which was as follows: "The Grand Lodge of Indiana has at all times admitted and held that a Mason in distress is entitled to aid and assistance from the Fraternity wherever he may be at the time of his need, and that as a matter of law his Lodge is not bound to make a restitution, though it may always do so at its own option." A case was reported in the Address wherein the Grand Master of Missouri, Brother A. M:. Hough, had called the attention of the Grand Master of Indiana to a claim of a Missouri Lodge against an Indiana Lodge for money expended for the burial of an Indiana Mason by said Missouri Lodge, the request for said burial having been made by the Indiana Lodge. Upon investigating the matter, the Grand Master said that the subject had been adjusted in a very satisfactory manner to all concerned. The Grand Master reported the constitution of the nine new Lodges chartered at the last session. During his term he had granted dispensations for the formation of six new' Lodges, five of which were chartered during the session, and one continued under dispensation. He reported the laying of corner-stones, and' various dedications of Masonic premises. He announced the removal and resignation of the

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Junior. Grand Warden, who had taken up his residence in another State. In April of the present year twenty Lodges had failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues. Owing to such defalcation the Grand Master suspended their charters. This act of discipline must have worked good results, as it is reported that all of the delinquents had met their obligations, and thus terminated their disabilities. DECISIONS.

The Address contains nine decisions rendered by the Grand Master. These rulings .seem to be in harmony with the general principles of Masonic Jurisprudence, and met the approval of the proper committee. The superior message of the Grand Master ended with some very pertinent remarks, and with expressions of gratitude that death had not taken away any of the officers of the Grand Lodge. In noting the business transactions of the Body during its two days' session, many matters of local interest are found which' need not be chronicled in this review. A committee had been appointed one year before to write a history" of Masonry in Indiana; sRid committee reported progress and was continued. THE REPORTS OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND GRAND TREASURER

are full and complete. It is found that the Grand Lodge is in a very good condition financially, having a total fund of about $42,000, securely invested. A resolution was adopted directing the Grand Secretary to have the pictures of Past Grand Masters, so far as possible to secure them, inserted in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. This order was carried out, and the Grand Secretary has furnished quite an array of faces of the eminent Brethren who have served the Grand Lodge from 1820 to the present time. The Grand Lodge Trustees furnished an interesting and extended report, showing the condition of the properties owned by the Grand Body. The Grand Master found it necessary, during his term of office, to suspend the Master of one of the Subordinate Lodges. His action in the premises was fully sustained by the Grand Lodge. A resolution was introduced and referred asking the reduction of the per capita from 40 cents to 25 cents. The report made upon the proposition was unfavorable, and the change not adopted. The Grand Master had ordered the appointment of a stenographer for the office of the Grand Secretary. His action was approved and the service continued. The

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office of the Grand Secretary having become overcrowded, an order was made directing an enlargement and necessary improvement under the direction' of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge. Indiana has a liberal pay-roll and paid out on this account the sum of $7,489. The proposition to eliminate the Degree of Past Master as a prerequisite to the installation of Masters of Lodges was defeated. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the morning of the second day. Considering the amount of business transacted, as shown by the Journal, this was 'disposing of matters in good time and in a very creditable manner. . CORRESPONDENCE.

The report covers 140 pages and is signed by Brother "Wm. Commons, Chairman of the Committee." I here record my regret that this capable and versatile writer has retired from the chairmanship of that committee and gives place to another. As a new committee has been appointed, Brother Commons will probably not be met in this Department of labor again. He has made a good record during the years of his service as Committee on Correspondence. In the work now under review, he follows his usual custom of furnishing a written report entire, with commendable brevity, thereby making the production fresh, spicy and readable. The Proceedings of Missouri for 1895 receive due courtesy, three pages being used to furnish a condensed review of our doings. In commenting upon the action of our Grand Lodge respecting the Indian Territory dispute, he said that our action had established another precedent "that it is residence, and not citizenship, that makes a candidate the material of the Lodge." I may add, this is as it should be. Referring to our Grand Lodge action in eliminating the Degree of Past Master as a prerequisite to installation as Master of a Lodge, he said: "We thoroughly approve of this action. If a Brother has been a Warden, and is thoroughly acquainted with the work and lectures of the Third Degree of Ancient Craft Masonry, he has all the necessary qualifications for a Master, and to require him to have the Past Master Degree is a supererogation, often a burden, and sometimes a nuisance;" I may add, that requiring said Degree, and often in conferring it, the whole thing amounts to a stupendous farce. The Grand Lodge of Indiana differed very widely with its Committee on Correspondence, and refused to eliminate the Degree, as already shown in the foregoing report, but I may say that the argument of Brother Commons has not been answered. The Degree does not belong to the system of Symbolic Masonry, but finds its proper location in the capitular system. Therefore it has no right or place in Lodge

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Masonry. While deploring the loss of Brother Commons from our ranks, and his pleasant companionship, I extend to his successor a fraternal greeting among the members of the Guild. 1\1. W. Bro. M. R. Rnckles was elected Grand Master of Masons in Indiana in 1891. Commenting upon his administration in 1892, I said: "Grand Master Ruckles retires from office with the appreciation of his Brethren as an able and capable officer. He takes rank with many Brothers of that Jurisdiction who have distinguished themselves as leaders of Masonic thought." Judging him by his work as Grand Master and studying his 'face as it appears in the Journal, I have no doubt of his being a worthy successor to the retiring committee, .Brother Commons. I say "Good-bye" to the one, and "Welcome" to the other. SIMEON P. GILLETT, Evansville, Grand Master. WM. H. SMYTHE, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.

INDIAN TERRITORY-1895. The Twenty-second Annual Session opened at Atoka August 13th. M. W. Bro. John Coyle, Grand Master; Brother Joseph S. Murrow, Grand Secretary. ' The record says that representatives were present from sixty-eight Lodges; the recapitulation states that sixty-one Lodges were represented. I find that there are sixty-four chartered Lodges on the roll, with nine Lodges working under dispensation. The membership is 2,568, showing a good average membership per Lodge for a new country. A very cordial welcome was extended to the Grand Lodge on the part of the local Lodge, Brother Murrow being the spokesman on the occasion, and was replied to in a very satisfactory manner by Brother R. W. Hill. . ADDRESS.

Brother Coyle submitted an' annual Address covering thirteen pages. He said that they had arrived at the twenty-first mile-stone in their history and had reached the years of manhood. He reported official visitations to twenty-three of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. Dispensations had been ordered by him for the establishment of eight new Lodges. These were chartered during the session. Several special dispensations are found in the Address, among them 'a few to do work "in less time than required by law."

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Nineteen official rulings were reported in his Addl'ess. These were severally approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. He decided that the, shaking of dice for cigars, and running a barber shop on Sunday were Masonic offenses. I do not fully understand one ruling wherein he said a non-affiliated Mason had not the right to object to a Brother being raised to the Master's Degree, unless charges are preferred. In this Jurisdiction a non-affiliated Mason has no rights in the premises as to objections or preferring charges. He decided that a Mason's widow, mother, sister or daughter who marries a non-Mason forfeits all the rigti"ts and privileges, thereby alienating herself from all Masonic protection. This ruling is clear in itself, but the committee decided the question as follows: Decision No. 16 needs explanation. Should a Master Mason's widow who is not the mother, sister or daughter of a Master Mason marry a profane, she forfeits her claim upon Masonry. Should the mother. sister or daughter of a Master Mason marry a profane, she does not alienate herself from her relative by blood (her father, brother or son), and hence does not alienate herself from claims upon Masons for protection and assistance.

Referring to the above finding of the Jurisprudence Committee, I enter my demurrer, as I do not believe it is a correct interpretation or statement of the principles of Masonic Jnrisprudence. It is selfevident that when a woman marries a profane, taking him "for better or for worse," she ali~nates all her claims on the Masonic Fraternity for protection and benefit. She has linked her destiny with one who is not a Mason, and elected that course instead of remaining the ward of the Masonic Fraternity. She may better her condition by joining a Mason; but if she joins a profane, she gives thereby a quit-claim upon' the Masonic Institution. Brother Coyle treated at some length the invasion of their'Jurisdiction by Decatur Lodge No. 400 at Peirce City, Mo. As stated elsewhere, this case has been properly and justly settled by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. It is no longer on the docket and need not be noticed here. I

The Grand Master treated a few "other matters" of local import. These need not claiI? passing notice in this review. Grand Secretary Murrow furnished an excellent report of a business character; am,mg others, that on returns of Lodges bears the merit of superiority. All the labors of this efficient Grand officer, including a .nice volume of Proceedings, are commendable, proving that he is a "Number one" Grand Secretary. The report of the Grand Treasurer showed a balance on hand of Borne $4,000.

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From the action of the Body it is learned that the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory is to be legally incorporated. The Grand Lodge of this Jurisdiction is early in the field looking to the establishme~t of an educational institution for the benefit of orphan children of deceased Masons. The propositions submitted to the various Grand Lodges of the country by the Grand Lodges of Colorado and Mississippi were not concurred in. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother J. S. Murrow, for the commIttee, submitted a review covering ninety-three pages, in which I find his examinations of the Journals of fifty-seven Grand Lodg~s. It is a very carefully prepared report, containing many sound views. The work is largely made up of extracts. I regret that the Proceedings for that J uriediction for the year 1894 never reached this office. I dislike such a break in the history of Grand Lodges with which we are in correspondence. Brother Murrow was a little severe on Missouri in treating of the famous Lafayette case. Referring to the action of our Grand Lodge he said that in the Lafayette case Missouri was about to lose material, which would indicate that Missouri is a little hard up for material. Very far from it, Brother Murrow. The error of the Grand Lodge in t.he Lafayette case, which occurred in 1894, did not grow out of a scarcity of material, but from a misapprehension of facts. When the facts became fully known, our Grand Lodge readily and cheerfully corrected its former mistake. In his review of Missouri for 1894 he copied the correspondence between the Grand Masters of the two Jurisdictions, Brothers Keene and Coyle, and followed the same by a calm and able review of the situation. The facts so elaborately presented are convincing. Had the same been so presented to our session in 1894 the blunder complained of would never have been perpetrated. Some of us did not favor the action of.our Grand Lodge by which B. F. Lafayette was declared proper material for a Missouri Lodge. It is my opinion, had conditions been reversed, Missouri would have claimed Lafayette as its own rightful material, and such a claim would have been just. Lafayette clearly belonged to the Indian Territory. Our good Brother Thomas, Grand Master, got hold\ of the subject in the right way, and stopped the progress of Lafayette in Decatur Lodge No. 400, and held him up until our Grand Lodge could review its previous action and do justice in the premises, which was done in October,

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1895. The subject,being off the docket and out of court, need not be pursued further, and I rejoice that these sister Jurisdictions are at peace "with each other. "So mote it be." With renewed assurances of fraternal good will for our Brethren of the Indian Territory, and personal esteem for the able Committee on Correspondence, Brother Murrow, I close this hurried review. JOHN COYLE, Bailey, Grand Master. JOSEPH S. MURROW, Atoka, Grand Secretary, and Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence.

IOWA-1896. FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in Boone commencing the 2d of June. the 20th of Julyl received the Grand Lodge Proceedings.

M. W. Bro. George W. Ball, Grand Master, presided; Brother Theodore S. Parvin was Grand Secretary. Seven Past Grand Masters, six Past Grand Senior Wardens, five Past Grand Junior Wardens and five Past Grand Treasurers were among the members present at the session, together with the representatives of 406 Lodges. The report shows 468 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 26,890, being a net gain of 787. ADDRESS.

The hour at which the Journal under review was received precludes anything more than a mere glance at the "doings." The Grand Master's Address was quite lengthy, strong, solid and practical. Speaking of the general condition of the Jurisdiction, he announced the prevalence of "peace and good crops," and grew quite poetic and eloquent over "bursting cribs and granaries, the bright foliage of the trees, the beautiful green of the grass, the glistening grain in the sunshine of the leafy month of June." Iowa must be a lovely place in June. Indeed, I have found it such in visiting that grand commonwealth. I am inclined, from some experience of ano"ther visit, to ask, "How about the winters in that latitude?" As to the condition of the Craft, the Grand Master said they had enjoyed "a happy and prosperous year." He had granted dispensations for the formation of ten Lodges. which received charters

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during the session. Laying corner-stones, dedication of halls, removal of Lodges, halls destroyed by fire, granting of. duplicate charters- all found mention in the Address as matters officially noted. He called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the presence of "keys and ciphers" in use among the Craft. This improper action of :I;-odges received due reprobation from the Grand Master, and was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the followirig adopted: "The nse of keys or ciphers in the unwritten work or ritual is prohibited, and declared to be a Masonic offense!' The Grand Master reported that under the supposed power vested in him as to prerogatives, a great many requests had been preferred, asking permission to do things not provided for in the law. Of course we might expect conservative Iowa, through its Grand Master, to ignore all such requests. The Grand Lodge of Iowa became a member of the General Masonic Relief Association, the "subject having been brought to its attention in the Address of the Grand Master. The Wisconsin plan, which has been submitted to all the Grand Lodges in the country, was mentioned by the Grand Master, and reported upon by a committee declaring that "such plan would convert the Order into an insurance organization instead of it being one of purely charitable relief." The Masonic Library located at Cedar Rapids received a very high compliment in the notice given it by Grand Master Ball. He stated that said library comprised more than six~een- thousand volumes. There is no doubt that this is the finest and best equipped Masonic library in the world. The Grand Lodge of Iowa has a Grand Charity Fund, from which is disbursed relief to those considered worthy of Masonic assistance. This method has been adopted by that Jurisdiction, and is preferred by it to the "Masonic Home" method of taking care of helpless and needy claimants. The Committee on Grand Master's Address pronounced it a very "able one," and said it was full of valuable information to the Craft. This finding of the committee is in keeping with the well-established merits of the document presented by Grand Master Ball. Much of its contents went to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Committee on Appeals presented a full report, and certainly had a large amount of business on hand. A very rare and interesting entertainment was given the Grand Lodge by the Masons of Boone, being literary, musical and oratorical. An interesting and elaborate report was rendered by a committee appointed for that purpose on the "Fraternal Dead." The Grand

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Lodge adopted a requirement that all Master Masons, after receiving the third degree, shall become proficient therein, as in the other degrees. A penalty was attached to the law, depriving a Master Mason failing to comply with its provision "of the right to vote, hold office or dimit from Lodge.". The Committee on Jurisprudence furnished divers and sundry reports touching the various questions referred to it. I find that provisions were adopted declaring that non路affiliated Masons, holding dimits, are permitted to unite with others in forming new Lodges. The pay-roll, as usual, furnished a considerable item of interest to the Grand Lodge, amounting to about $5,000. The appropriations for the coming year foot up something over $20,000. Thus a hurried review of the transactions of this session has been made, and I proceed, although most briefly, to the report on CORRESPONDENCE.

The review made by the committee covered 163 pages, and contains an examination of sixty-three Grand Lodge Journals, American and foreign. The author of the report is my esteemed Brother and admired friend, Rev. James C. W. Coxe, D. D. J'he report made by Dr. Coxe is largely written, but is graced by occasional well-chosen extracts. There is "strength" in the structure and "beauty" in the finish of the review, and the architect proved himself to be a "wise master builder." I deny myself and readers the pleasure of an extended notice of his attractive report in order to treat the subject of "Mexican Masonry." Brother Coxe devotes considerable space to that organization usually called the "Gran Dieta." His treatment of the subject is terse, frank and conservative. I am gratified to find that he holds the same views entertained and expressed heretofore by myself touching this matter. From his comments on the subject I quote the following: "For our own part, we are not yet prepared to recommend the recognition of the Gran Dieta." Thus declining to recommend recognition, he waives the "question of legitimacy of origin," but bases his exceptions upon other grounds, such as "authorized irregularities and infringement of fundamental landmarks." I am in full accord with his concluding remarks touching the subject: "We can better afford to let the Gran Dieta wait awhile and prove the genuineness of its reforms and its thorough loyalty to Ancient Craft Masonry than to hastily accord recognition, and challenge thereby the adverse judgment of nearly the entire Masonic world." Brother Coxe promised in his introduc-

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tion to furnish matter for thought on the status of Mexican Masonry, either from. his own pen or from thoroughly competent authority. He . did so by treating the subject at some length, and by introducing an article of eigh,teen pages from the pen of Brother T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary. He accorded Brother Parvin all that was possibly due him in his elaborate discussion of the question in controversy. I have read the production of Brother Parvin, and join Brother Coxe in hearty compliments and say, "Its historical value will be readily recognized." It affords me pleasure to thank Brother Parvin for this production of "historical value." He has been on the ground and studied the subject closely, obtaining thereby reliable information not available by others of the Guild. While Brother Parvin modestly disclaims visiting women's Lodges, he .settles the question that such Lodges existed, for he saw their charters. \Vhile he could not find in the Constitutions of Mexican Masonry any warrant or provision of law authorizing the initiation of women or the issuance of charters for women's Lodges, yet he informs us that such Lodges had an existence, and furnishes the statement that he learned from Masters and other officers of Mexican Lodges visited in the City of Mexico, "that the women were accustomed to visit the men's Lodges at pleasure." Speaking of the authority by which .women's Lodges are held, he said, "I saw charters hanging upon the wall of the ante-room side by side with the charters of some four or five men's Lodges occupying the same Hall. The charters were filled out upon the same blanks, and in the same manner, signed by the same Grand Officers, and with the Great Seal of the Gran Dieta, the only difference being the insertion in one of the names of women rather than of men." Brother Parvin informs us that the making of women Masons is not a new departure in Masonry, and cites in evidence thereof the case of Mrs. Aldworth, but failed to mention the more modern example of Mrs. Mary Lease, of Kansas. The foregoing information, derived from a witness, and one competent to judge, effectively settles the question that Mexican Masonry is not sufficiently Masonic to justify recognition by American Grand Lodges. Brother Parvin informs us further that he had learned of the repeal of the law under which women were authorized to be made Masons. Said law may have been repealed, but the Lodges chartered and in existence may continue their operations unless the charters are revoked by proper authority, but still this revocation of charters will not divest the women Masons of the knowledge already gained. My conclusion is that a Masonry that will charter Lodges, and authorize women to be initiated therein, or admit such wom~n "to visit men's Lodges at pleasure," has much to learn of what is pure Masonry, and must learn it before Missouri will ever accord recognition to the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico.

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Touching the subject of the Bible being discarded by Mexican Masonry, Brother Parvin gives us' some information which is equally valuable with that' imparted concerning women Lodges and women' Masons. He says: "I found that the Gran Dieta did not by any law, much less by constitutional provision, prohibit or exclude the 'Great Light' from its altars. It did and does permit its use. It does, however, require by law, the use of the Book of Constitutions upon its altars." No one will question the accurateness of the statement made by Brother Parvin, that the Bible, as the Great Light of Masonry, is not prohibited in Mexican Lodges, but he begR the question when he says there is no law on the subject. Custom becomes stronger than law in many cases, and the fact that they have a law requiring the Book of Constitutions to be placed on the altars evidences such disregard for the presence of the Bible as to make an American Mason believe that the Constitutions of Masonry hold a hig-her place in Mexican Lodges than the Holy Bible. The Great Light may be used. The Book, of Constitutions must be used. Now, which had the preference? By law one is requi1'ed to be used. By no law in existence is the other prevented from being used. An inference may be raised with reference to the Book of Constitutions being placed on the altars as a requirement of the law, and that inference is that candidates in passing through the Degrees must be obligated thereon. If obligations are not taken on said Book of Constitutions, what is the use of having the Book upon the holy altar where candidates are obligated? I repeat my approval of the statement of Brother Coxe, and make his language my own in saying 'II am not prepared to recommend the recognition of the Gran, Dieta." I have taken occasion to give my views on this subject at greater length than heretofore, finding- myself in such good company as that of my Brother and colleague, Dr. Coxe, of Iowa. He is a man of broad views; a close observer, a deep thinker, endowed with a liberal spirit and a heart all aglow with fraternal affection. These dowries are made more intensely human by the divine love, which he proclaims to man, being enshrined in the inner temple of his nature. Giving him a fraternal and cordial "good-bye," I express the hope that we may meet again at no distant day, when we will try the "pumping" process heretofore mentioned. Thanking him cordially for his fraternal courtesy in the review of Missouri, and the consideration of my report on correspondence, I announce with pleasure his continuance in charge of this important department of Masonic labor. GEO.'\V. BALL, Iowa City, re-elected Grand Master. THEODORE S. PARVIN, Cedar Rapids.re-elected'Grand Sec'y.

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KANSAS~1896.

The Fortieth Annual Communication convened in the city of Wichita and was opened on the 19th day of February, with M. W. Bro. James H. :McCall, Grand Master, and Brother Albert K. Wilson, Grand Secretary. There are 354 Lodges in the Jurisdiction of Kansas, with a membership of 19,185, being a gain over the previous year of 198. 'While the representation was large, the Journal does not inform us of the number of Lodges represented. The Grand Lodge granted three charters for the formation of new Lodges during the session, these having worked on probation the proper time. I am surprised to find no index in the otherwise most admirable and complete Journal of Brother Wilson. ADDRESS.

Grand Master McCall furnished a very able paper, in which he stated that God in His infinite mercy had. stayed the hand of the angel of death, and none of their Grand Officers, present or past, had been cut down. He noted the absence of M. W. Bro. Owen A. Bassett, who was so unfortunate as to be permanently maimed by the loss of one of his limbs recently, and thereby prevented from attending the se~sion. He also regretfully announced the failing health and absence of P. G. 1\1 aster John 1\1. Price. Tele~rams of condolence were sent to these absent Brethren during the session, conveying to them in tender terms the loving remembrance of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master stated that nothing had occurred to mar the peace and harmony that had so long prevailed between his Jurisdiction and other Grand Lodges of the country. The Address contains a list of various official acts of the Grand Master, such as the granting of dispensations for the formation of new Lod~es, duplicate charters and special dispensations. He permitted work to be done out of the usual time pre~cribed by the law, but declined to grant di~pensations for pu.blic parades on Decoration Day, and like applications. Six decisions were reported, and all were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. These are admirable and concise statements of the principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. He reported having made twenty-five official visits during his term, but had been prevented from a more extended visitation of the Lodges. He dwelt somewhat elaborately upon the subject of "work." One of the Lodges visited in the State, which had路 gained a reputation as a G. L. AP.-4.

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ritualistic body, engaged in a species of dramatic performance that did not meet with the approval of the Grand Master by any means. He said, while the performance was beautiful, it had not a particle of authority in the work approved by the Grand Lodge. We have in the Jurisdiction of Missouri an occasional innovator who gets off in spreadeagle. style a lot of matter as foreign from the legitimate ritual of Masonry as poetry is from geology. Such putting on of the flamboyant style makes me very tired. Extended mention was made .in the Address of relief afforded two orphan boys and a needy widow with five children. Timely assistance had been rendered these helple ss ones. Both instances furnish fine illustrations of the need of a Masonic Home. This institution, which was supposed to have been relegated to the shades in 1895, has come grandly to the front again. The Grand Master had its interest at heart and on his hands, and labored to bring it to a focal point in the eyes of the Grand Lodge. While that Body at the previous session had transferred to the general and charity funds the sum of nearly $40,000, which had been collected with a view of building a Masonic Home, the Grand :Master recommended that the amounts thus collected by special assessments be turned over to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, this being in harmony with the original intention of such assessments. This recommendation was reported upon by the Committee on Grand Officers' Reports, and was heartily endorsed by said committee, and the amount collected, as above mentioned, was turned over to the Board of Directors of the projected Home. Thus Kansas falls into line with her sister Jurisdictions and takes an advance position on the subject of a Masonic Home, and it is only a question of time when that grand and substantial Jurisdiction will present to the world the results of Masonic benevolence. The Grand Treasurer presented a report setting forth the s,tatus of all the funds in his hands. The Grand Lodge of Kansas .bas ~ Grand Secretary. While it is true that Jurisdiction has never been without one, it has never had, in its history of forty years, so capable, efficient, laborious and successful a l~rand Secretary as Brqther Albert J. Wilson. The labor performed, as shown by his report for the past year" is simply immense. The results wi 11 necessarily be of incalculable value. He seems to have had, like the rest of the poor Grand Secretaries, a good deal of trouble with the Secretaries of Subordinate Lodges. The delinquent Lodges failing to make returns at the time required bylaw were about as numerous as the faithful ones who responded on time; but by hard work, patience and diligence he sl1<,ceeded in bringing all the delinquents to time except three.

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The general report of Brother Wilson was followed by a financial statement full and elaborate. I have found in no Grand Lodge Proceedings such exactness and complete detail of work as is shown in his admirable report. He also has charge of the Grand Lodge Library, and as its Librarian furnished an extended report. ORATION.

Brother H. W. Gleason, Grand Orator, presented a very brilliant Address, containing, however, some statements of doubtful character to this writer. I would ask for the proof to sustain the following: "When the Jewish church received its grand ceremonial from God through the hands of Moses, Masonry was an ancient Institution, and had long performed its work of elevating the race and of beautifying - the earth." It may be discourteous to say it, but I must remark touching the above quotation, I do not believe a word of it. With the exception of these aberrations, the address was a good, earnest, practical talk, and the best feature of all was its brevity. Numerous and valuable reports on various subjects claiming the attention of the Grand Lodge were considered and passed upon. It turns out from the investigation of the very industrious and careful Grand Secretary, that the Grand Lodge had never been incorporated, though such was believed to have been the case since 1866. Upon the recommendation of Brother Wilson an order was passed instructing those in authority to obtain at the earliest possible date a charter from fhe Legislature of Kansas for the Grand Lodge.

Before the session closed, the retiring Grand Master received the compliment of a beautiful jewel suited to his rank. A special report on correspondence was rendered by Brother M. 1\1. Miller, P. G. M., in which he reviewed the condition and status of Mexican Masonry. The report was lengthy and labored, at the conclusion of which he offered a resolution recognizing the so-called Grand Lodge of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico. The same was adopted. Many donations were made to relieve the distresses of needy Mast~r Masons and their famili~s. The General Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada was duly recognized, and upon recommendation the Grand Lodge of Kansas became a member of saia Association.

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I have thus concluded a cursory review of ~he transactions of that Body, and now must devote brief attentio? to the report on CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. M. M. Miller, P. G. M., came into the Guild a few years since as the successor of the bonored, loved and lamented Brother John H. Brown, who had served the Craft long and zealously. The report now under consideration was the third effort of Brother Miller as a reviewer. It is a superior work, showing the author to be maste'r of the situation, and I think surpasses his former productions. He not only came into the Guild, but walked away up at once towards the head of the column. His rev'iew covers 200 pages and contains notices of sixty-three Grand Lodge Proceeding-so As a reviewer I tbink he has no superior. He reviews. As evidencing the' bigh moral tone of his work, I quote the following touching the question of liquor-selling by Masons: "The Masonic Lodge the character of whose membership receives no detriment by the' election of a saloon-keeper therein, evidently never expects to receive among its members the upright, pure, true men of the community, those to whom Masonry usually commends itself as the exponent of the best and highest morality." Brother Pillans, of Alabama, thought the singing of our patriotic ode" America" at the opening of a Grand Lodge session was a little out of place. Brother Miller replied in a jocose way that to sing anywhere is a good thing, and that" America" is good enough to sing in any Masonic body, because it is purely American. As he said, it was suggestive of Saratoga, Valley Forge and Yorktown, and brings to mind the names of Warren, Lafayette and Vvashington, who as patriots in the field and Masons in the Lodge planted the tree of liberty in American soil, which was watered by the best blood of the fathers of the Revolution. I would join with Brother Miller in his quotation from the lamented Connor on any occasion Masonic, "Rise, Brethren, join and sing." Occasional excerpts from Journals examined, with amplified comments, mark the pages of this charming review. Kansas Masons truly mourned the death of dear old Brother John H. Brown, but may as truly rejoice that they have a Wilson to succeed him as Grand Secretary, and a Miller to write reports on correspondence. The latter is scholarly, judicial in mind, and able in argument, showing bis tborough familiarity with tbe principles of Masonic jurisprudence, its history and philosophy. Wielding a trenchant yet fraternal blade, he is a foeman worthy the steel of any writer. I place in evidence his review of the Washington Committee on Correspondence.

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Our Proceedings for 1895 received a most courteous and thorough examination, covering five pages. He said of our Grand Master, . Brother Thomas, that he "delivered an unusually interesting Address,showing a great amount of work performed, and well per:' formed, in the interest of the Craft." He quoted with genuine feeling an extract from the Address touching our Masonic Home, and commentedfreely and with evident appreciation upon the oration delivered by our Grand Orator, Brother Ross. He is glad to note that Grand Orators are letting go of the ancient "chestnut," the "antiquity of Masonry," and discuss the frame-work and uses of the completed structure, this being a utilitarian age. After his comments along this line he said' that his reflections were not intended for Missouri, for nowhere in his knowledge is a closer inquiry made into the necessities of Masons and dependent ones than in this Jurisdiction, as shown by our organized charity. I am pleased to observe that Brother Miller cordially commended the action of our Grand Lodge session of last year respecting the contention between the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Indian Territory. Speaking of my report on correspondence, he correctly represents me in the followirig sentence: "Brother Vinci! is a staunch adherent to the theory that Masonry.of the nineteenth century must adapt its system of charity to nineteenth century methods." This t.ribute is most heartily appreciated, as it defines in elegant la'nguage my relation to life and the times in which we live. He summarized all our Proceedings fully, and breathed towards Missouri, as the mother of Masonry in Kansas, a most filial spirit. He quoted a paragraph from my reference to their' Masonic Horne. I wish here to recqrd the exceeding great pleasure realized from the fact that the Grand Lodge of Kansas has made a grand forwarq. movement along the line of this great benevolence. Time is up and space exhaust~d. I must take leave of Brother Miller, bi.dding him a cordial and fraternal good-bye, hoping to meet him in fraternal intercourse in this broad and delightful field of labor. C. C. COLEMAN, Clay Center, Grand Master. ALBERT J. WILSON, Topeka, Grand Secretary. M. M. MILLER, Topeka, Committee on Correspondence.

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KENTUCKY-1895. The Ninety-sixth Annual Session convened in the Masonic Temple at Louisville October 15th. M:W. Bro. Henry H. Holeman was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Henry B. Grant was Grand Secretary. There were present fifteen Past Grand Masters and Representatives from 407 Lod~es.

From the excellent summary of Brother Grant I glean statistical information' to the effect that the membership in the Jurisdiction amounts to 17,399. The summary shows an unprecedented number of suspensions for non-payment of dues, amounting to 1,164 for the year, being 341 more than Missouri for the same year, notwithstanding we have nearly double the membership of Kentucky. This is a remarkable decline, and may be accounted for by the fact that $2 per capita is charged in that Jurisdiction, $1 for Grand Lodge funds and $1 for the Masonic Home. The income for the year was reported at $17,435 on Grand Lodge account, and about the same collected for the Masonic Home. Brother Grant, the Grand Secretary, furnishes an admirable book of Proceedings. He is a laborious, painstaking and efficient official, and none in the country more capable. His work is his monument. ADDRESS.

M. W. Bro. Holeman presented an Address of medium length and of special merit. He said the duties of the office had been heavy. His conception of Masonic duty is just and lofty, maintaining that the glory . of our Divine Father and the happiness of His children must be the dominating influence in a true Masonic life. He announced with pleasure that nothing had occurred to mar the peace and harmony of the Craft during his administration, and that close fraternity with other Grand Lodges still continued. The Masonic Home, the pet and gl()ry of Kentucky Masons, was commended to the Craft of the Jurisdiction. He said, "Like a city set upon a hill, it cannot be hid." He well represents the sentiments in the minds of true Masons in that Jurisdiction, that the Home is the one supreme and controlling thought of all. He reported having granted dispensations for ,the formation of four new Lodges. The record shows that six were chartered during the session. He had granted several special dispensations, laid cornerstones and performed numerous official acts while in office.

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DECISIONS.

Twenty-one official rulings were embodied in the Address. I have read these with care and interest. They were all approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence after some slight alterations and corrections. The Address was commended by the committee as wise and timely in its suggestions. Reports of the fiscal affairs of the Grand Lodge followed, being presented by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. These reports are very full and complete. Brother Grant in his department shows adaptedness and accurateness. He, as chairman of a Committee on "Discipline of Masters," reported a rule of action to govern in such cases. This rule contemplated the appointment of a committee of five Past Masters to take evidence in such cases. In the event of a trial before such commission of a Worshipful Master, all the matters pertaining thereto should be reported to the Grand Master, who may approve, revise or mo<;lify the finding. The report was made a special order for the following day, and when called up, on motion of Brother La Rue Thomas, the matter was indefinitely postponed. It seems from the foregoing that Kentucky has no well-settled rule to guide a Lodge when a :Worshipful Master has become amenable to the law while in office. This proposed rule being summarily disposed of, leaves them without any regulation in the premises for the future. A proposition was submitted looking to the repeal of the law taxing Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts the same as Master Masons. The injustice has been apparent to me for years in levying an assessment of $2 on these parties who are not allowed representation in the Grand Lodge. The proposed repeal was sent over to the next session. Grand Master Holeman .referred to the Past Master's Degree, and suggested that it should either no longer be recognized as a necessary part of the installation service of a Master elect, or some ceremony should be prepared to enable Lodges to install newly elected Masters without delay. This suggestion was reported upon favorably by the committee having charge of the matter, but subsequently indefinitely postponed. We have eliminated the P. M. Degree from the system of Symbolic Masonry in Missouri. The Masons of Kentucky have had in mind for some time the purpose to erect a monument to the memory of a distinguished Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, Brother Hiram Bassett. The Grand Master, at the suggestion of a committee, appointed a Bassett Monument Committee to carry out the purposes contemplated in this direction.

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The Committee on Appeals submitted quite a lengthy report, disposing of the various cases on hand for consideration. Said report was adopted. A resolution was adopted, prefaced by a "Whereas," that the retailing of spirituous liquors by a l\1aster Mason is inconsistent with his profession of moral character, and calculated to bring the Order into public disrepute. The resolution following the foregoing declaration is, "That this Grand Lodge disapprove the conducting of such business by a Master Mason." It may be said that the foregoing is a very mild form of defining the iniquity of liquor-selling, whether by a Mason or otherwise. We in Missouri declare such conduct to be not only disreputable and demoralizing, but a Masonic crime. Whenever one of our Masons in this Jurisdiction so far prefers this degrading and disgraceful business to Freemasonry, we quickly dispose of him, first having given him the choice of quitting the business or quitting the Institution. If he quits and becomes a decent man, he is retained in the Fraternity. If he does not quit,we "quit" him summarily. The foregoing action of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky gives promise of future and better results. It is to be hoped that the moral tone and Masonic sentiment of our Kentucky Brethren will become so thoroughlyemancipated from the influence of "Bourbon" that ultimately that grand old State wiII take her stand in line with Missouri and many of the other Grand Jurisdictions of this country. . The Committee on Necrology reported that no Present or Past Grand Officer had been called from the ranks of life by the summons of death. At the close of the session, just before its round-up, a special order, previously fixed, was called, when a free-will offering to purchase grapes for the children of the Home was made by the Brethren, and some $80 collected and turned over to that institution. Thus the Masons of Kentucky closed their ninety-sixth session with a glow of genial charity warming their hearts and opening their pocket-books. Having thus hurriedly glanced at the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, I now take up the subject of CORRESPONDEro;CE.

The report was prepared by M.. W. Bro. W. W. Clarke, P. G. M., chairman. It covers 10-5 pages, which is somewhat shorter than his review last year. An examination of the work deepens an already formed conviction that Brother Clarke is master of the situation and the right man for the position. Very much' of his space is filled witb extracts from the Proceedings reviewed.

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Masonic charity received a pretty vigorous strain by him in respect to granting burial to Masons under suspension. Here is what he said on that subject: "We believe that wherever suffering and want is found, there is found an opportunity to exercise Masonic charity." Basing his view upon the cla~ms of suffering humanity he is right, but there is a difference between the charity exercised in behalf of the disfranchised sufferer and those dependent upon him, and the claims of those whose necessities appeal to our sympathies and benevolence. To establish the precedent of burying suspended Masons will be to throw wide the doors and admit a tide of claims that will sweep away all barriers for the protection of our Brethren in good standing, and work destruction to the funds intended to be applied to legitimate purposes. Brother Clarke, though extracting so largely, redeems the work of his scissors by commenting approvingly and pertinently. Our Proceedings for 1894 were allotted two pages of his space. Extracts were made from the Address of Grand Master Keene and from the report of this Committee on Correspondence. Again c~mmending, the work of Brother Clarke, I record with pleasure the fact of his reappointment to the position of chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. FRANK C. GERARD, Bowling Green, Grand Master. HENRY B. GRANT, Louisville, Grand Secretary.

LOUISIANA-1896. The Eighty-fourth Annual Communication entered upon its labors in the new Masonic Temple in New Orleans on the 10th of February. M. W. Bro. Geo. H. Packwood, Grand Master, presided j Bro. Richard Lambert, Grand Secretary. The record states that seventy-five Lodges were represented at the calling of the roll. The membership in the Jurisdiction amounted to 5,753. Charters were granted during the session for the constitution of five new Lodges, and two were'started under dispensation. ADDRESS.

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the'Lodges had been from the best material of the country. The Grand Master reported that the increased interest and zeal could be traced to the faithful and efficient Grand Lecturer in large measure. He stated that this Brother, who was zealously attentive along all lines of duty, did not receive compensation enpugh for the labor performed and good accomplished in the cause of Masonry. The Grand Lecturer announced in his report real progress in Masonry in that Jurisdiction. It is worthy of record at this point to note the fact that the salary of the Grand Lecturer was increased to $1,500. The Grand Master was very complimentary to the Louisiana Board of Relief, and characterized it as "the pioneer organization for Masonic charity in this country." Attention was called by the Grand Master to the finances of the Grand Body, and coupled therewith the statement that their bonded debt had been reduced over $10,000. Said obligation now amounts to the sum of $56,000. Judging from the tone of the Address on financial matters, there is increasing indebtedness to be met, arising from taxes and the probable decree of the Supreme Court of the United States confirming a claim against the Grand Lodge property for back taxes to the tune of $12,000. This, with other claims, would create an obligation amounting to $14,000, besides, the bonded indebtedness already named. The Grand Master thought that provision for such a large sum could only be made by issuing second mortgage bonds. The special committee having in charge these questions of financial responsibility, and looking to further improvements necessary to make the Masonic Temple desirable property for tenting purposes, submitted resolutions, which were adopted, to the effect that the Grand Master be authorized, in behalf of the Grand Lodge, to contract a loan' ot $20,000. These liabilities, added to the bonded indebt~ edness of the Grand Lodge, will largely increase its responsibility and embarrass its financial future. Numerous dispensations were granted by the Grand Master, among which were some for the creation of new Lodges. He announced that their relations with other Grand Lodges continued undisturbed. A very earnest and practical appeal was made to the Fraternity to unite with the Brotherhood throughout the country in a concurrent expression of opinion against the threatened rupture of peaceable relations between our country and the Government of England. At this writing t~e cheering bope thrills every true American heart with the assurance that the war cloud which seemed to bang over the sky of these two great English-speaking nations has drifted away. It would be the greatest calamity that could befall civilization, in the estimation of this writer, for the Governments of the United States and Great Britain to become involved in the dire collision and strife of war.

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The Grand Master dosed the labors of his second term by offering most grateful thanks to the various 'Grand officers who had been his co-laborers, especially to the Grand Secretary, Brother Richard Lambert. The Address received the'very cordial approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which said respecting it, that they found nothing therein contrary to Masonic law. Reportswere submitted and incorporated in the Journal of Proceedings from the several Deputies of Districts in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Treasurer's report shows a cash balance on hand of something less than $4,000. His report corresponds to that of the Grand Master as to the cancellation of $10,400 of their Temple bonds. Brother Lambert. the Grand Secretary, presented a report in general, covering an extensive space in the Proceedings, followed by a detailed account of financial matters. He stated that the returns of Lodges had all been received, and that said returns show more care than is usually displayed by Secretaries. The Directors of the Masonic Temple furnished an exhibit of the condition of affairs connected with that enterprise. They carry insurance on the property amounting to $90,000. The estimated revenues for the coming year will be about $16,000, while the liabilities, to say nothing of taxes, etc., will aggregate $19,000. It must be apparent that the outlook along this line is not most flattering. The chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence presented a resolution, which was adopted, recognizing the Masonic status and sovereignty of the Grand Lodge of Tasman,ia. A resolution was introduced at the session expressing the sense of the Grand Lodge that morality and the interest of Freemasonry would be best served by the Subordinate Lodges refusing to act favorably upon any application from any person engaged in the saloon, bar-room .01' retail liquor business. In reading this resolution while perusing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, the hope did not cheer the present writer as to its adoption as a regulation of that Grand Jurisdiction. Later on in the Journal I meet with the simple statement that said resolution relating to liquor-dealers was called up and lost. By the unanimous adoption of a resolution, the Grand Lodge created a committee of five members to draft a, charter for the establishment of a Home for indigent Master Masons, their widows and

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orphans. Said committee waF! required to report to the Grand Lodge at its next annual communication. Thus is given a summarized review of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, which closed its labors on the third day of the session. CORRESPONDENCE.

The committee, John Quincy Adams Fellows, P. G. M., submitted his tenth consecutive report. He employed 160 pages in the treatment of the various subjects considered. Following his Jong-established custom of treating different matters topically, he culled largely from the Journals reviewed, and presented such comments as were deemed pertinent. The subjects treated at any length were handled in a very able manner; his knowledge of, and acquaintance with, the history of Masonry, and the proper relation of the various branches of the , Fraternity to each other, evidenced both research and study. He recognized the symbolic system as the only original, legitimate Masonry. From his premises it is clear that 8ymbolic 'Masonry must originally have existed in Lodges before Grand Lodges were formed. These Subordinate Lodges by representatives subsequently organized Grand Lodges. Grand Lodges tlllls constituted were empowered to issue charters for the iormation of other Lodges. Thus it is seen that symbolic Masonry, as represented in the three degrees, has always as a system been under the control of legitimate Grand' Lodges alone, and none but such Grand Lodges can authorize the conferring of the three degrees of Masonry. It must follow, therefore, that the system of Symbolic Masonry cannot recognize as legitimate Grand Bodies founded upon any other basis. It is on this ground' that I have declined to consider the claim of certain bodies for recognition by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Brother Fellows defines the whole subject in clear and unmistakable terms in treating of the claims of Mexican Masonry to recognition. From his terse treatment of the matter I excerpt the following: Not satisfied, however, with the simplicity and completeness of the English Masonry, some enterprising individuals created new degrees, consolidated them into various systems, termed rites-as, for instance, the Rite of Perfection of twenty-five degrees; and, to add to the validity of their creations to some extent, changed the rituals lind teachings of the three degrees, ta king from thpIn some portions which they incorporated into their higher degrees. But it mll.'it be admitted that, had they understood the groundwork of the Institution, the Landmarks of Freemasonry, they could have legally done nothing to militate Ilgainst the organization of the three degrees into Grand Lodges exclusively, governing the Fraternity. and that these Grand Lodges had the sole power of creating new Lodges, and these Lodges of initiating the profane. Hence, as a fundamental principle, the creators of these higher (?) degrees, or the possessors of them, had no power to make Masons in any other, way than through the machinery of Lodges, formed legitimately by legitimate Grand Lodges, nor to create Lodges of Symbolic Masonry or govern them. Last year we stated that it would not be safe to acknowledge as legitimate any Grand Lodge which could not "trace its

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genealogy." and intimated that it was necessary for them to show that they were first formed by a convention of Lodge representatives, they representing a majority of the Lodges in such country or independent State, and tlwkthese Lodges derived their e:t:istencc (rom a legitimate source, to-wit: legitimate Grand Lodges.

MAINE-1895. The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge did not arrive in time for notice in 1895, and were consequently a year old when reviewed. The Grand Lodge met in the city of Portland on the 7th of May, 1895, being the Seventy-sixth Annual Communication. M. W. Bro. H. H. Burbank, Grand Master, and Brother Stephen 'Berry, Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from 188 ~odges, 191 being on the roll. Ten Past Grand Masters were in attendance, besides other permanent members. The membership was reported at ~1 ,809, indicating a gain of 245. The income for the year was nearly $7,000; that Grand Lodge has a charity fund of $26,000. The Committee on the State of the Fraternity said that there had been a healthful growth and progress in the entire Jurisdiction. ADDRESS.

An Address of seventeen pages emanated from the "Grand East," in which mention was made of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master said that "the fathers of Masonry had all gone," and the generation following them for the most part had been gathered by the tireless hand of the reaper Death. The Grand Treasurer, Brother Frederick Fox, and Brother Albert Moore, P. G. M., had been called from labor during the term. Proper tributes were paid to these deceased Brethren by an Obituary Committee, of which Brother Josiah H. Drummond was chairman, who doubtless prepared the memorials.

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The Grand Master reported dedications of halls, conventions or schools of instruction, dispensations, installations, Lodge consolidations and appointment of Representatives. He reported six official decisions. The first discountenanced the wearing of robes by officers of the Lodge j another permits the Lodge room to be used by a Chapter of the Eastern. Star; another th~t an unaffiliated Mason cannot be elected an honorary member of a Lodge. Two Lodges were constituted under dispensation by order of the Grand Lodge. The record shows that returns had been made by all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Master concluded his very practical and business-like Address with some most admirable and pertinent~uggestions. The first was to remind the Fraternity that temperance is a cardinal virtue. He regretted the necessity of speaking on that subject, but said that Masons are not exceptions to the excessive use of intoxicants. The declaration that the abuse of intoxicating liquors by some of their members was a standing reproach to the Craft was evidently intended to have local application. I am glad that he defined drunkenne'ss to be a Masonic offense, though he did not say that drunkard-making was worse. He felt called upon to reprobate the slanderer and the profane Mason, as well as such as are guilty of other Masonic offenses. He concluded his admonitions by saying, "There is no room in our mystic circle for the intemperate, the untruthful, the licentious, the profane." The utterances of Brother Burbank along this line are admirable and suit this writer to perfection. The Grand Lodge during the session observed the seventy-fifth anniversary, when P. G. Master E. B. Burnham delivered an "Historical Address," which is lengthy and valuable to that Jurisdiction, followed by "Reminiscences of Early Members," by P. G. Master Hiram Chase, after which an orat.ion was delivered by P. G. Master Josiah H. Drummond, all of which constilutes interesting and instructive matter, both for the local Fraternity and the general Brotherhood. The Grand Master at the close of the session was voted the thanks of the Body, expressing its high appreeiation of his diligence and \ courtesy displayed during his term of service. CORRESPONDENCE.

I regret the late receipt of the Proceedings of Maine for the last year, and the necessity of giving at present a hurried notice of the admirable work of Brother Drummond, which report covers 250 pages. Hoping for the Proceedings of 1896 in time for review, I can only refer

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to the fact that Brother Drummond gave six pages to Missouri for 1894, in which he presented a condensed review of Brother Keene's administration, quoted from our Home report and the report on Appeals and Grievances, commented on mileage and per diem, and quoted, with comments, from my reports on perpetual jurisdiction. In his conclusion he named three things which claimed his parting notice. He said the question of jurisdiction was threatening the friendly relations of Grand Lodges J the status of non-affiliates was threatening the violation of landmarks, and the question of Masonic relief was threatening one of the fundamental principles of the Institution, and turning it into a mutual insurance company. AUGUSTUS B. FARNHAM, Bangor, Grand Master. STEPHEN BERRY, Portland, Grand Secretary. JOSIAH H. DRUMMOND, Portland, Committee on Correspondence.

MARYLAND-1895. The Semi-annual Communication was held in the city of Baltimore commencing May 14th. Brother Thos. J. Shryock was Grand Master and Jacob H. Medairy Grand Secretary. The record says the Grand Master presented no regular Address, but verbally reported the condition of the Craft in the State. The Grand Secretary's report shows a membership of 6,657. The financial status was reported at nearly $15,000. The same report showed amounts due the Grand Lodge of over $1,500. The committee appointed for that purpose paid a very generous tribute to the memory of the late Richard Vaux of Pennsylvania. The question having been raised at some former session as to the Lodges appearing in public at the laying of corner-stones, etc., while at labor in the third degree, the matter had been referred to a committee, and said committee rendered majority and minority reports at the present session. The report of the majority was that public labor should not be performed while the Lodge is open in the third degree, but that the Lodge should be "called off." The minority report, which was prepared by Brother Edward T. Schultz, controverted the position of the majority, and maintained the doctrine that the Lodge should be at labor in the third degree when public service is performed, as at

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edications, funerals and laying of corner-stones. The report of Brother Schultz is lengthy and full of historic facts and strong arguments sustaining his position; The record announces that the minority report by vote of Lodges was adopted. Brother Schultz ably maintained the' position advocated, and places his Grand Lodge in harmony with Missouri and thirty other Grand Lodges heard from, who do not call off, but simply suspend private labor and enter upon the discharge of public functions, the Lodge still being open. I fully agree with the position taken by Brother Schultz and adopted by his Grand Lodge, and believe it to be legitimate and correct. There is no路 esoteric ceremony rendered before the public. This could not be allowed, of course, but a Lodge has a perfect right to suspend its secret functions and enter upon the performance of public labor while open. Indeed, I seriously question the right of a Lodge to perform any of its public ceremonials, if called from labor. ANNUAL SESSION;

The One Hu~dred and Ninth Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Maryland convened in the Masonic Temple in the city of Baltimore November 19th, 1895, with Brother Shryock as Grand Master and Brother Medairy as Grand Secretary, and, as the record states, a "due representation of Lodges." Brother Shryock presented a very brief Address, which was in due time properly reported on in terms of commendation, and declared to be one of more than usual interest. Brother Shryock had been Grand Master for ten years in succession. The committee said that "the growth of the Grand Lodge during that interim is an evidence that he has well and wisely presided over its deliberations, and cared for the interest of Masonry in Maryland." The Grand Secretary presented a fiscal report, which was passed upon by the committee and pronounced correct. The session was brief and matters of a local bearing duly considered. The membership of the Jurisdiction is printed by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering 120 pages, by Brother Edw. T. Schultz, contains his review of the doings of fifty-six Grand Lodges. Several Grand Lodge proceedings were reviewed for two years. The report is full of extracts, attended with such comments as were deemed applicable. Missouri for 1894 received the attention of the committee in a notice of

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a little more than one page. He either overlooked the fact, or the printer made a mistake, in stating that only fifty Lodges were represented at the above-named session. While our Grand Lodge representation in Missouri is never so large as many of the other Jurisdictions, as we路 do not have the pay-roll, yet on the occasion under consideration 207 of the Lodges of the' Jurisdiction were represented. Speaking of the action by our Grand Lodge respecting the Past Master's Degree, and our view that it is not a necessary requirement for installation of a Master, Brother Schultz said: "Thus bravely goes on the march of innovation upon old usages and customs." Requiring the Past Master's Degree as a qualification to preside on the part of a. Master-elect may be an old "usage and custom,'"but I have to say with reference to it, that under existing conditions it has no place in Symbolic Masonry. It is claimed, and the claim is universally conceded, that the degree belongs to Capitular Masonry, and is conferred by Royal Arch Chapters. Accepting it as a "usage and custom" of Royal Arch Masonry, what businees has the Past Master's Degree in a Lodge of Symbolic Masons? In his conclusion, Brother Schultz said there were two subjects claiming the principal attention of reviewers during the year. One was the Wisconsin resolutions referring to Masonic relief, and the other the resolutions submitted by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi regarding Jurisdiction over rejected material. Brother Schultz foundwhat has been the current experience of all reviewers-that the Grand Lodges of the country almost unanimously voted to "non-concur" in the propositions submitted by the aforesaid Grand Lodges. Another subject was mentioned and treated' ably and at some length by Brother Schultz, that is, the conduct of certain Grand Lodges in this country in tolerating the use of printed or written esote1"ic work. He quoted a circular letter sent ont by Brother Evans, Grand Master of West Virginia, requesting Grand. Masters of certain Grand Lodges to unite in a protest against such dangerous departure from old "usages and customs." He also made an extract from the reply of Brother James W. Staton, Grand Master of Masons in Kentucky, who did not see fit to join in the protest submitted, allowing each Jurisdiction to control the manner of promulgating secret work of the degrees according to their own. ideas. Brother Schultz differed widely from the expressions of Brother Staton, and argued the folly as well as moral obliquity of Masons allowing any written or printed matter connected with the esoteric work of Masonry to be tolerated. I have put myself upon record respecting this violation of Masonic obligation in no G. L. Ap.-5.

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unc~rtain terms, and only wish to add to the excellent views of Brother Schultz my emphatic condemnation of all such methods which have gained a place in some Grand Lodges of this country.

Grand Master Shryock and Grand Secretary Medairy were both re-elected and have headquarters at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore. Brother Schultz is the Committee on Correspondence.

MASSACH USETTS-1895. The publications of this Grand I.lodge for the term ending December 1895, contain the doings of the usual Communications, quarterly and stated; also the minutes of several special meetings. At these several sessions the Grand Master, Brother Edward B. Holmes, presided, and Brother Sereno D. Nickerson was Grand Secretary.

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, At the December quarterly 159 Lodges were represented. The membership represented at the close of the year amounted to 35,913. At the December session the Grand Master presented an Address of great length and much business merit. He said the year passed had been one of much activity in Masonic matters. Mention of the Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar of the United States was made, and the occasion designated as one of great interest to the Masonic community. Record was made by the Grand Master of liberal donations made to their Grand Lodge funds. Brother John H. Collamore had given $15,000 to establish a fund for charitable purposes. ~t. Andrew's Lodge donated $1,000 to establish a charity fund. The income from these funds is to be expended in Grand Lodge charities. The Grand Master reported a number of visits made during his term. The Address covers a wide field, embracing all matters that are usually confined to the departments of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. He announced that the number of Lodges in the Jurisdiction remained the same as last year, 234. The increase of membership was 1,210. The income from all sources amounted to about $37,000, which, with the cash balance previously on hand, brought up the assets to nearly $48,000. The great loss sustained by the Fraternity in Massachusetts in the destruction of their beautiful Temple was mentioned in pathetic terms. It had been for nearly thirty years the gathering place of the members

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of the Grand Lodge, and had become sacred by the many pleasant recollections of the past. The amount of insurance carried on the property of the Grand Lodge as reported last year was $205,000. While the destruction of the Grand Lodge property is almost entire, yet they. had recovered but little more than one-half the amount of insurance carried. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has undertaken the important work of reprinting its records from 1733. The first volume has been completed, embracing the proceedings from the date mentioned up to 1792. This will be a valuable work when carried to its final conclusion. This Grand Lodge has a charity fund amounting to $105,000, called the "Masonic Education and Charity Trust." . The Address of the Grand Master, so varied and interesting, concluded with several recommendations. He called attention to the introduction of certain practices into their Lodge work which he regarded as clearly outside the requirements of路 their constitution, unwarranted, and pronounced as innovations. He objected to the use of the stereopticon, declaring that it mars the simplicity and grandeur of the work and adds nothing to its impressiveness. He urged the introduction, at proper points in the work of the degrees, of music, but that it should be so regulated as not to be considered the chief featnre of the ceremonies. He would have the stereopticon put out of the Lodges, not allow the costuming of Fellow Crafts, and that the subject of music in the ritual be referred to a committee for its direction and management. At this session the Grand Lodge appropriated out of its surplus receipts the 8um of $5,000 to be placed in the "Masonic Education and Trust Fund." The election of officers occurred路 at the session now under review, when Grand Master, Brother Holmes, was re-elected, and received,a very cordial address of congratulation by the Deputy Grand Master, to which address he responded in appropriate and grateful terms. INSTALLATION.

The installation of officers took place at the stated communication on December 27th, 1895. Following the installation a brief report on general matters was rendered by the Recording Grand Secretary, Brother Nickerson.' . The business of the session having been completed, the Brethren repaired to the rooms of the Exchange Club, where the Feast of S1.

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John the Evangelist was celebrated in due and ancient form after the manner of Masons. At this feast a most interesting address, historical and otherwise, was delivered by the Grand Master, Brother Holmes, followed by a number of charmingly pleasant and attractive talks by prominent Brethren present. These addresses were humorous, witty, grave and practical. At the conclusion of the feast the Brethren joined in singing" Auld Lang Syne" with clasped hands, after which the Grand Master declared the feast closed. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected and reside at Boston. This Grand Lodge never furnishes any report on correspondence.

M ICHIGAN-1896. The Fifty-second Annual Communication was held in the city of Saginaw commencing January 28th. The labors of the session were concluded in two days. M. W. Bro. Edwin L. Bowring was Grand Master, Brother Jefferson S. Conover Grand Secretary. Representatives were enrolled from 373 Lodges; the recapitulation shows 381 chartered Lodges, with a reported membership of 37,706, which figures represent a gain of 1,003 for the year. The record shows that nine special Communications were held during the term. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Bowring announced a steady growth in membership, together with zeal in promoting the best interests of the Institution. He made reference to the death of P. G. l\1aster Michael Schumacher, aged seventy-seven years. He was buried with Masonic honors by the Grand Lodge. A memorial tribute was rendered in honor of this venerable Brotnetduring the session. DECISIONS.

"The Grand Master reported twenty-two official rulings made. These in general are sound expositions of Masonic principles, and harmonize with the standard of our jurisprudence. They were approved by a proper committee.

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In opening his list of official decisions, the Grand Master particularized a number of physical disqualifications which prevent the admission of such unfortunates into the mysteries of Masonry in that Jurisdiction. I have no exception to take to his classification of these disabilities. From his official deliverances it is learned that Lodges in that Jurisdiction are not allowed to incorporate under the State law. He said when the Master and Senior Warden had removed from the Jurisdiction, a Junior Warden could call a special meeting and discharge the duties of 'Worshipful Master. Why he particularized a special meeting I do not understand. In this Jurisdiction~ in the absence of the Master and Senior Warden, the Junior Warden becomes the' acting Master, and can preside at any meeting. Grand Master Bowring defines the question of Masonic residence as follows: "It is residence and not citizenship that confers jurisdiction over the applicant for admission." Respecting lawful information he is very clear, and held the doctrine as proclaimed in our own Jurisdiction. The law announccd by him is the same. as in 'Missouri, that a petition to initiate cannot be received by a Lodge until the petitioner had resided within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge twelve months. He held, and his decision was approved, that an applicant for advancement must sign a petition, which must be presented at a regular meeting, thereby disallowing verbal application on the part of the candidate who seeks to advance to another degree. We do not require this in Missouri. Dispensations had been g~anted for the formation of two new Lodges. He Ieported a list of special dispensations, among the number bein~ permissions to confer degrees out of time, election of officers, removal of Lodges, dedication of halls and laying of corner-stones. MASONIC

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This subject claimed' the attention of Grand Master Bowring, showing his deep interest in, and loving sympathy for, those who are or should be the recipients of Masonic benefactions. It seems that as the Grand Lodge refuses to accept the Masonic Home and take the institution under its fostering care, that the institution depends upon voluntary contributions. It is the belief of the Grand Master that the future maintenance of the Home must depend upon the endorsement of that work by the Grand Lodge, and a liberal support be bestowed upon it. It presents a strange phase of Masonic sentiment that the Grand Lodge of Michigan with nearly 40,000 members will refuse to foster and develop this young institution, voluntarily offered to it, and at the same time have an aimual pay-roll amounting to nearly $6,000. If our

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Brethren in Michigan would relax their hold upon the pay-roll, and allow the amount thus saved to be applied to the maintenance of a Masonic Home, they would prove their faith by their works. A report was submitted by an able committee appealing to the Grand Lodge to take charge of this institution, which committee declared that the Home cannot be properly sustained during another year by voluntary subscriptions. A resolution was offered looking to the acceptance of a proposition made by the Michigan Masonic Home Association to transfer that institution to the Grand Lodge. This resolution was discussed at Ii. subsequent hour in the session, and an eloquent appeal in behalf of the Home was made. When the vote was taken it was found that the necessary number to adopt the proposition could not be obtained. Thus the Grand Lodge has again refused the responsibility and duty of caring for its own helpless and needy ones. The Grand Master announced the fact that the Grand Secretary, Brother Conover. has in course of preparation a complete history of Freemasonry in Michigan from the beginning of the organization. Concluding this notice of the Address of Brother Bowring, I accord it my best sentiments and highest appreciation as an able business document. The Grand Secretary, Brother Jefferson S. Conover, has been dwelling in the realm of poesy and in communion with the Muses. He rendered his. general report in a poem covering five pages. :My unpoetic soul fails to be stirred by these rhythmic numbers, reeled off and spun out at random by the otherwise very competent Grand Secretaryof Michigan. Coming down to the practical line of. work, he furnished a first-class fiscal detail of the business in his office. He could not poetize his figures. His financial exhibit showed an income for the year of nearly $14,000. The celebrated and somewhat notorious Calvin C. Burt sent to the Grand Lodge a memorial, the design of which was to obtain reinstatement by the Grand Lodge and thereby regain his former Masonic standing. A motion to place the document in the archives of the (~rand Lodge was offered, when it was amended by referring it to the Committee on Appeals. That committee announced that a similar petition had been an annual feature of the Grand Lodge for years, and had been as often denied. The prayer of the petitioner at the present session met with the same fate.

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Upon a report presented by Brother Conover, chairman of the Committee <m Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was recognized as a sovereign Grand Body. The Committee on Masonic History of Michigan reported favorably as to the work being prepared by Brother.Conover, the Grand Secretary. A resolution offered by Brother Mitchell, P. G. M., proposing to levy a contribution for the benefit of the Masonic Home, requiring so much to be paid upon the raising of each candidate, was laid on the table. I have thus hastened through the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, and at once turn my attention to the very brief and interesting report rendered by Brother Conover on CORRESPONDENCE.

He opened his review with the following' heading: "Boiled down and run through Conover's condenser." His conclusion was, after writing a report covering 100 pages, "Gee whiz, that condenser got out of order before the grist was all ground." He reviewed the Proceedings of sixty-three Grand Lodges. The entire review is written and does not contain an extract from the Proceedings reviewed. The work is characteristic of its author, and stands in marked contrast with his work of one year ago, which covered 220 pages. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan and the report of its Committee on Correspondence have been brought down to a rational size, and will no longer require a wheelbarrow to cart them into our office. I congratulate Brother Conover on his successful condensation alon~ all lines. He gave Missouri's Proceedings for 1895 a passing notice c0vering two pages, in which he summarized all matters of interest in our transactions. Speaking of our Grand Lodge being invited to visit the penitentiary during the session, he wondered if all the members got out. I can assure him that not one was left behind. The only misfortune connected with the affair was that some who were not beguiled within' the charmed precincts of that State institution should have gone and remained there. I declined to go on the ground that the pardoning power in Missouri is vested in one who would certainly not exercise it in my behalf had I been caught within the limits of the State prison. We were also invited to visit the Governor's mansion during the session, and on the same ground of distrust, respecting said public functionary, I did not attend his reception.

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I take leave of Brother Conover with the usual cordial and fraternal feelings, by offering an explanation in answer to his question why I did not say something about Conover in my last review. The reason of said omission was that in my appreciation of the great work accomplished in Michigan by the Masonic Fraternity, I could not mar its excellence and destroy its beauty by stopping to compliment the inimitable Grand Secretary. JOHN J. CARTON, Flint, Grand Master. JEFFERSON S. CONOVER, Coldwater, Grand Secretary and Committee on Correspondence.

MINNESOTA-1896. The Forty-third Annual Communication opened in Masonic Hall in the city of St. Paul on the 15th of January, with M. wo. Bro. Calvin F. Brown, Grand Master, Brother Thomas Montgomery, Grand Secretary. The record informs us that there were 189 out of the 200 chartered Lodges represented. The membership is a small fraction over 15,000. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Brown covered twelve pages, and opened with the statement that' 'the past year has been an uneventful one; no great calamity has befallen the people." In presenting in detail the official work of the year, he announced the constitution of the Lodges chartered at the previous session, dispensations for the formation of new Lodges granted, with special dispensations applying to other matters. A few decisions were reported of a praetical kind, concerning which the 路Committee on Jurisprudence said: "Such decisions are in conformity with Masonic law and usage." These rulings were therefore approved. A singular case was recorded in this connection. A few years ago a party joined what he supposed was a Masonic Lodge in Montana. It turned out, however, that the said Lodge had been chartered by the Colored Grand Lodge of Missouri. The question was presented to the Grand Master to decide as to the standing of said party, whether he could be received by affiliation. The reply was to the effect that he was not a Mason to us, and could not be r~cognized as such. The strange feature of the case is, what kind of a Lodge was that in Montana, and of what kind of

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materials was it composed, in which a "pale face" was admitted without knowing that the concern belonged to the "colored man and brother"? Grand Master Brown reported fraternal relations between his and other Jurisdictions in statu quo. He found it necessary to expatiate upon and reprobate the unwarranted custom of sending begging circulars to the Lodges, and particularized one as the "chain letter begging scheme," which was properly characterized as "a gross fraud." This unauthorized method of raising money was duly denounced by the Committee on Jurisprudence as "unmasonic and disreputable," being a direct violation of the regulations and edicts of the Grand Lodge. The Jurisdiction of Minnesota seems to be afflicted with what is known as the "Masonic politician." This is a pestilent character not confined to that Jurisdiction, but, like "the numerous boy," is found everywhere. f::'uch characters are always more active in securing place than in advancing the genuine principles of the Masonic Brotherhood. The committee appointed to report upon this unmasonic' custom endorsed the sentiments already expressed by the Grand Master, and declared that such "contemptible methods and practices of the Masonic politician ought to be forever banished from the thoughts of . the Masonic Brotherhood." The committee well said that "none but true, tried and pure Masons, and most worthy, should be made standard bearers of the Craft." The same committee characterized the Addres"s of the Grand Master as an able document, and said his words are like "apples of gold in pictures of silver." I joi~ very cordially in endorsing the above tribute to M. 路W. Bro. Brown on this his closing Address to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in rounding up his second term of service. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Montgomery, was a good document, treating general subjects in a thorough business way, added to which are financial exhibits of real merit. The income was' shown to be something over $8,000 for the year, with a comfortable balance of $11,000 on hand to meet accruing expenses, besides a handsome sum of over $17,000 set apart for sacred uses on charitable lines. These funds are invested in bonds for the most part. The Grand Secretary reported progress on their Grand Lodge Register, which when completed will be a valuable adjunct to the archives of the office. Four Lodges previously under dispensation received charters during the session.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Irving Todd reviewed fifty-five Grand Lodge Journals. The report is shorter than those rendered heretofore, covering only eightyeight pages~ Like his other annual reviews, the transactions of Grand Lodges received briefbnt terse 'notices, comprising condensed summaries of the matters considered. The路 review contains but few extracts. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1895 received the courtesy of two pages, in which our doings were noted with the usual particularity. While commending the work of Brother Todd as a gleaner, I express the wish that his work might be seasoned with more comments. . The Journal under consideration contains Proceedings of the "Masonic Veterans' Association of Minnesota," which held its fourth annual reunion during the sitting of the Gr.and Lodge. This is a very interesting addendum to the Journal of that session. JAMES F. LA WLESS, St. Paul, Grand Master. THOMAS MONTGOMERY, St. Paul, Grand Secretary. IRVING TODD, Committee on Correspondence.

M ISSISSI PPI-1896. The Seventy-eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge opened in the city of Jackson on the 20th day of February, 1896, with M. W. Bro. James T. Harrison, Grand Master, and Brother John L. Power, Grand Secretary. Representatives were in attendance from 236 Lodges, with twelve Past Grand Masters, besides other Past Grand Officers, Represent&.tives of Grand Lodges, and numerous Past Masters. The roster shows 269 Lodges, with a membership of nearly 9,000. The gain for the past term was small. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Harrison was brief; covering eight pages. Following an interesting exordium, he presented a resume of official labor. He said: "It gives me pleasure to announce that Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction is prospering." The fact is presented that their increase was from the. best elements of the commonwealth. No doubt about that, as Masonry in Mississippi occupies the very highest

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moral ground, and is composed of men of pure character. The position taken by that Grand Lodge on moral questions must arrest the attention of the good and pure among its citizens, and draw the most desirable material to its ranks. The Grand Master chronicled the loss to the Craft caused by the deaths of severa] good and true Masons during the year then closing. Tributes were paid to the memories of these "worthies" by a committee at the session now under review. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master did not deem it necessary to consume time and space in reporting rulings made by him on questions already passed upon and approved by the Grand Lodge. DISPENSATIONS GRANTED.

Quite a list of permissions appears in the Address, showing the exercise of the dispensing power supposed to inhere in the {)ffice of Grand Master. A number of these were to allow Lodges "to ballot out of time." The "out of time" business was lively, judging from the cases reported. While "out of time," it would be fair to infer that the business was not "out"side the law. Emergencies must abound in that Jurisdiction to an unusual extent, when so many demands arose to justify the Grand Master in granting permission to "ballot out of time." In Missouri we have nearly four times as many members as are to be found in Mississippi, and yet in all the years ~ot a single case has ever been presented where either law or necessity would justify such setting aside of a solemnly enacted statute. The Grand Master路 , granted dispensations for the formation of two new Lodges. These received charters during the session named above. A similar number of charters had been called in for cause. THE LIQUOR QUESTION.

Two cases of violation of the Masonic law by liquor-sellers were reported by the Grand Master. In one instance an offender was expelled. The other case was where a member of a Lodge had engaged in the wholesale liquor business. Some doubt existed as to the application of the law against saloon-keepers to wholesale dealers. Grand Master Harrison said: "Why convict for a less offense and let the greater go unpunished?" Well said; but then the tender-footed of the Craft think it w~uld not do to interfere with the legitimate business of those who supply the degraded saloon-keeper with facilities for making drunkards.路 However, the Grand Lodge of Mississippi .did not make fish Qf one and fowl of another, but included all in the same class who

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sell liquor for any purpose. Hear the report: "Your committee believe the rule was intended to exclude and does exclude ALL persons engaged in selling liquor, either by wholesale or retaiL" This declaration is sufficiently explicit, and places the so-called respectable wholesale liquor-dealer in the same category with keepers of murder-mills who are useful only as they work for their masters, who furnish the material for the destruction of others, and increasing the gains of the opulent and larger enemy of mankind. The Address of Grand Master Harrison was duly referred and reported upon by the proper committee. He received the thanks of the Grand Lodge by resolution "for the exceptionally able, dignified and most satisfactory manner in which he discharged the functions of his high office." Upon a report of 路Brother Barkley, Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma received fraternal recognition by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. The Journal of Proceedings under review abounds in matter of local moment, all of which received due consider-ation. The able report of the Committee on "Masonic Laws and Jurisprudence," rendered by M. W. Bro. Frederic Speed, P. G. M., was discussed and adopted. The Grand Secretary, Brother John L. Power. presented another of his very valuable reports, embracing all possible matter coming within the scope of his experienced ken as an efficient Grand officer. The ,~. . ork is full, complete and extended. Brother Power is a great worker. MAKING MASONS AT SIGHT.

This subject was sent to the Committee on Laws by.the session of the Grand Lodge in 1895. Said committee furnished lengthy and strong review of the matter. The conclusion of the committee was embodied in a resolution, which was adopted. It reads: "Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that the prerogative of makIng Masons at sight does not exist by virtue of any Landmark or ancient regulation, and is not conferred by the Constitution or Laws of this Grand Lodge." The adoption of the foregoing resolution gives a quietus to the dogma called prerogative, so far as the Grand Lodge of .Mississippi is concerned. It may be concluded that henceforth the "sight"-made Mason will not vegetate in that Jurisdiction. \Ve "shall never look upon the like again" in Mississippi. But say, Brother Barkley, please give us the benefit of your views as a reporter, and "shine upon our darkness and lend us thine aid" respecting another phase of law and custom in your great Jurisdiction. Your law above quoted forbids the "making Masons at sight." Your Grand Master

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granted permission in divers cases to Lodges to "ballot out of time" and confer degrees instanter. What is the difference between doing work in that way and "making Masons at sight"? Take the case presented by Lodge No. 23 where it was allowed "to ballot out of time and confer the degrees of E. A., and F.e., and M. M. upon --." It is fair to presume that this was all done at one and the same meeting of the Lodge. If so, was it not a suspension of the law governing such matters? Is it any more a suspension of law to "make a Mason at sight" by the exercise of so-called prerogative on the part of the Grand Master, than for the same functionary to grant permission to ballot "out of time" and confer the three degrees at one sitting? If there is a distinction it must be without a difference. I wiSh to be understood as opposed to the doctrine held by some that the GralJ.d Master can "make Masons at sight." It is not needful that reasons be given here to sustain such opposition. MASONIC HOME.

I noted in my review of the work of our Mississippi Brethren last year, that they were moving in the direction of a Masonic Home. The report at their last session on the same subject shows an increase of funds, which amount now to some $14,000. These funds have been loaned out at interest. Our Brethren in that Jurisdiction are to the front in "every good work." "s'rATE OF THE CRAFT."

The committee charged with the consideration of this interest reported at good length. From said report I excerpt the following as showing a commendable state of things among the Brethren as reported by the Lodges: Only three or four rpport disturbing elements among the membership, and none serious. Craft generally are conscientiously upright and moral in their daily walk and conversation. Abollt four-fifths of the members are professors of religion, and oppose intemperance, g-ambling and profane swearing. The majority of Lodges claim that they have a Committee on Complaints and Offenses, and that Masonic discipline is enforced. What shall be said of the other fifth? We fraternally submit that drunkenness, gambling and profane swearing are Masonic offenses, and should be the subject of discipline.

Who will question the statement that "Masonry is a beautiful system of morals" where conditions obtain a~ indicated in the above extract? "ON WHEELS."

The same committee reported that "a very large majority of the Lodges are opposed to the permanent location of the Grand Lodge and say, "Keep it on wheels."

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I have thus given as thorough attention to the doings of the Grand Lodge as time and space will allow. CORRESPONDENCE.

. Rev. Andrew H. Barkley, P. G. M., prepared and submitted a review of Grand Lodge Proceedings, his work covering 100 pages. The report is in keeping with former labors performed by him, both as to merit and length. I路 will not repeat my high estimate of him as a "Reporter," lest he imagine I indulge in panegyric. We preachers never flatter, especially our own cloth. Missouri received the usual courtesy from Brother Barkley, awarding us such space as he had to spare. He characterized the oration of our Brother Ross as "one of the masterpieces of Masonic literature." Of our Masonic Home he said: "It is doing a noble work." Indeed it is, Brother Barkley. If you could just see and take in all that is incident to this "noble work," your appreciation of it would be enhanced many fold. It is the glory of Missouri Masonry and the crown of our joy. It would be a pleasure to particularize here for the enheartenment of our Brethren in grand old MissiElsippi, who are looking to the same blessed work. But I must round to. For all the kind and appreciative expressions of Brother Barkley, written in fraternal love for this committee, thanks will convey a poor return. I leave him with the same warm and affectionate regard as in the years agone. JAMES F. McCOOL, Kosciusko, Grand Master. JOHN L. POWER, Jackson, Grand Secretary.

MONTANA-1895. The Journal contains a record of the "FUNERAL COMMUNICATION" held in Helena July 25th, 1895, "to perform the last sad funeral rites over the remains of Past Grand Master Richard O. Hickman." Brother Hickman died in Chicago on the 20th of July. His remains were taken to Helena for interment, and the Grand Lodge assembled in special .session for that purpose, and was presided over by the Deputy Grand Master, Brother James H. Mills, the Grand Master being absent from the Jurisdiction. The funeral eulogy was delivered by P. G. Master W. F. Sanders, and was oue of merit. The deceased Past Grand Master had s~rved the Craft in that Jurisdiction in 1891 and 1892.

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The Thirty-first Annual Communication commenced its labors in the city of Heleila on the 9th of October. M. ,V. Bro. James H. Monteath, Grand Master; Brother Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary. Thirty-eight Lodges were reported on the roll, thirty-seven of which were represented. The membership in these Lodges footed up 2,433, being a gain of eighty-two. ADDRESS.

An unusually brief Address was presented by Grand Master Monteath, covering only four pages. He stated that. the y~ar just closed had been comparatively uneventful, but that peace, harmony and prosperity had prevailed. He noted the death of P. G. Master Hickman, and expressed regret at being absent at the time of his funeral. Brother Hickman was said to have been a man of "rugged integrity and many Masonic virtues." Official acts were reported, embracing a number of dispensations of various kinds. Two Lodges had been created by him, and subse-quently were chartered. Permission had been granted to confer degrees out of time. He declined to permit the issuance of begging letters, asking for funds to pay indebtedness on Lodge property. A few decisions were rendered, which met with approval. He defined their law to mean that suspension for non-payment of dues is definite, and runs until all arrears are paid up. If the suspension continues longer than one year the delinquent must be restored to former standing by a two-thirds vote of the Lodge, preceded by the payment of the amount of dues against him at the time of suspension. This is our Missouri law, with the difference that the suspended may renew his standing by payment of dues at any time within three years without ballot. The Grand Secretary, Brother Hedges, presented a brief general report, in connection with his financial exhibit. He said that in the matter of annual returns the delinquency had been greater than usual. Complaining of this neglect, he said that the trouble was chronic and needed a drastic remedy. The closing remark of his general report is somewhat significant. He said: "Those who will study our financial situation will readily see that we are approaching a crisis. We cannot reduce revenues and keep up the same rate of expenditures without reaching soon the deplorable and humiliating condition of our national government." The financial income for the year was shown to be $4,836. The Grand Lodge has a charity fund of about $37,000. The per capita tax was reduced from $2 to $1.50. The" question was raised and settled as the right of visitation on the part of an :Entered Apprentice from other Jurisdictions. It was

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decided that Entered Apprentices have the right to sit in the Lodge in which they were initiated, when open on the first degree, and no other, unless by courtesy. The Committee on Appeals submitted a report.. The opening sentence presents a familiar state of things coming under the notice of this Grand Secretary. The committee said, "The record- is voluminous, distorted and imperfect." No wonder the case was remanded. The Grand Master decided that the Tiler, being a member of the Lodge, must vote on all applications for initiation and affiliation. A proposition allowing the 'filer to be excused from voting in such cases was submitted by the Committee on Jurisprudence, but failed of adoption. The same committee reported adversely on a proposition to make Entered Apprentices and .Fellow Crafts liable for Lodge dues. The question was submitted and ruled upon favorably as to whether a candidate stands rejected on an unfavorable report of an investigating committee. The decision was appropriate, as nothing but an unfavorable ballot can reject a candidate. The Grand Secretary remarked that a resolution was "adopted in silence" to the effect that the Grand Lodge discourage banquets during its sessions hereafter to be held. The very good reason given by the committee proposing the discontinuance of banquets is that the Craft in localities where the Grand Lodge meets have to bear the expenses and heavy burdens of such entertainments, which do not materially add to the good of Masonry. While such banquet,s may interfere with the work of the Grand Lodge, there is no doubt that the material comforts supplied are very grateful, and the wonder is that this proposition was "adopted in silence." The Grand Lodge adopted an amendment that hereafter no Lodge shall have more than 'one ballot for the three degrees. The entire law, as amended, is in exact conformity with our Missouri code. The election and installation of officers took place in due time, and the last act of the retiring Grand Master was to present to his successor the "Signet Ring," heretofore provided, and regularly transmitted to each succeeding Grand Master. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring Grand Master for his skill, zeal and ability in the discharge of official duty. A committee was ordered to secure and present him with a testimonial of their appreciation of his valuable services. Brother Hedges, the Grand Secretary, said that in the evening a grand reception, banquet and ball was given by the Fraternity of Helena to the members of the Grand Lodge. "The attendance was estimated at 600, and the bountiful preparations were overtaxed." He

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remarked that the speeches, by those who heard them, and the viands, by those who tasted them, were pronounced good. As for himself, other and less pleasant duties engrossed his attention elsewhere. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report for the year was prepared by that veteran writer and committee, Brother Cornelius Hedges. It covers 136 pages. Like old wine, the preparations of Brother Hedges increase in quality with the passing years. It is a blessed thing to ripen sweetly and grow old gracefully. Following a long established custom, Brother Hedges continues to 'Write his reviews. He does not believe in, nor practice, vivisection, but leaves the Journals reviewed unmutilated by scissors. The Proceedings examined all received careful consideration. Our Missouri Journal for 1894 was accorded .much courtesy. lIe wrote approvingly of the administration of Grand Master Keene, and summarized .his official acts very fully. His view of the Indian Territory case was in accord with justice and against our Grand Lodge action, which has since been corrected and full reparation made. He could not recognize the need of twelv~ Past Grand Masters being appointed a committee on the Address of one Grand Master. I answer simply, "It is the custom." Referring to a proposed amendment respecting the appointment and punishment of non-affiliating Masons who had remained such for more than one year, he said, "This will raise a howl from the voluntary school." It is proper to remark here that such amendment failed to pass, being consigned to the limbo of all such useless legislation. Our laws are sufficiently rigorous in reference to this class of Masons, who disfranchise themselves by voluntary non-afl1liation. Remaining in such state for one year, they are deprived of all rights and privileges, except permission to petition for affiliation. There is no need of further legislation respecting them. Speaking of the endowment of our Maeonic Home, he called it "The Knights Templar Endowment Fund," amounting to $45,000. This is a slight mistake, as the endowment fund amounts to $50,000, $35,000 of which was originally given to the Hoine as the result of the "Charity Day" entertainment during the conclave of 1886. The fund has been increased by appropriations from the funds of the Grand Lodge to the present amount. Referring to my comments on one of their decisions respecting the rejection of an Entered Apprentice for advancement, Brother Hedges G. L. Ap.-6.

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said: "It is in exact accordance with our law, therefore the law is at fault and not the decision." I am ~lad to learn that since his report was written the law has been changed. Nowa Lodge by one ballot elects a candidate to receive all the degrees. Brother Hedges bad favored this provision of law, and expresses his preference for it over the former regulation. I accept with grateful appreciation his offered courtesy to be my escort when I next visit Montana with a view of making a tour of the "National Park." In his conclusion Brother Hed~es said: "The most encouraging sign is the increased attention given to the charitable work of the Order. Masonic Homes are multiplying, and Charity Funds are increasing, and so is the organized work of the Boards of Relief." The committee is too generous and broad-minded to disparage the Masonic Home movement, but thinks a ~reater work could be accomplished by the Lodges. If all our Lodges possessed the spirit and capabilities of Brother Hedges, both for charity and business management, there would be no use for Masonic Homes; but when we take into account that there are very few Lodges that create and maintain a Charity Fund sufficient to meet the demands that are supplied by Masonic Homes, it is easy to see the advantage of the latter institutions. ' He very cordially approbated the work of practical relief taken in hand and' accomplished by the organjzation of the Eastern Star. The concluding paragraph of the report is expressive of the thought of this writer, as well as of Brother Hedges. He said : "There are shadows rising over our path every year in the loss of those with whom we have held sweet communion in the years past. We are all moving to the same goal, not the grave, but the life beyond. After the dark night of death and the grave comes the clear, full light of eternal day." With cordial and fraternal feelings and personal regard for Brother Hedges, I close this hurried review of his work, and say affectionately, not "Farewell," but "Good-bye till we meet again." JAMES H. MILLS, Helena, Grand Master. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, Grand Secretary , and Committee on Correspondence.

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NEW BRUNSWICK-1895. The Twenty-fourth Annual Session was held in the city of St. John August 27th. P. G. Master John B. Ellis opened the Grand Lodge, assisted by the other Grand officers, nearly all of whom were appointed P1"O tempore. The record states that the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and many other active members of the Grand Lodge were in Boston attending the Biennial Conclave. The Grand Lodge took a recess to the 26th of September, when Brother Thos. Walker, the Grand Master, was present and in the chair; Brother F. W. Wisdom, Grand Secretary. There are thirty-two Lodges with a membership of 1,764 in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Master of Prince Edward Island, Brother R. McNeill, was present and welcomed as a visitor: ADDRESS.

The Grand Master delivered a brief Address, noting first of all the death of Brother B. L. Peters, P. G. M. The death of others in that and other Jurisdictions, was duly chronicled. From the numerous commissions ordered by the Grand Master, the Grand Lodge favors and continues the representative system. Record is made of the layingof a corner-stone of a church, with Masonic ceremonies. The business matters mentioned in the Address w.ere brief an~ local. The Grand Secretary's report shows an income for the term from all sources amounting to about $2,000. The Treasurer's report showed a cash balance on hand of $4,341. Numerous and various reports were rendered, considered and adopted. A proposition was presented by the Grand Master of Prince Edward Island suggesting the propriety of establishing a Masonic Home in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. In response to this proposition a resolution was adopted creating a committee to confer with committees on behalf of the Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, looking to the establishment of a Masonic Horne, to be jointly Ilsed and managed by those Grand Lodges. It is learned from a report on the Grand Master's Address that the membership in that Jurisdiction is steadily decreasing, and is several hundred less than when the present system of taxation was adopted; The Grand Lodge has on hand' a heavy debt, and at the recent session voted to reduce its rate of taxation.

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The several district Deputy Grand Masters rendered reports, which are found in the Journal of Proceedings. The Joutnal contains the minutes of a Lodge of Sorrow held in St. John on the 18th of December, 1894. It was held in memory of the late Brother B. L. Peters, P. G. M. The record of this service is the most interesting part of the Journal now under review. There is no report on correspondence. JULIUS T.路 WHITLOCK, St. Stephen, Grand Master. FREE:\IAN W. WISDOM, St. John, Grand Secretary.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-1896. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings contains the doings of the usual semiannual session, which was held for exemplifying the work. The One Hundred and Seventh Annual Communication opened in the city of Concord on the 20th day of May, 1896. M. W. Bro. Charles C. Hayes, Grand Master, presided, closing his second term, and Brother Geo. P. Cleaves was Grand Secretary. There were representatives present from fifty-two Lodges. There were seventy-seven Lodges with a membership of 8,963 in the Jurisdiction, showing a gain of 125. One Lodge surrendered its charter during the year. Brother Cleaves, the Grand Secretary, furnished a handsome Journal in very good tinie after the session closed. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Hayes presented an Address covering sixteen pages, and presided with such satisfaction as to win a vote of thanks from the Grand Lodge at the close of his second year's labor as Grand Master. He stated that "Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction is in a healthy and prosperous condition." Beference was made to the increase of membership and that the Lodges were occupying better quarters with better accommodations and equipments than heretofore, and that more buildings are now owned by the Order 'than at any previous time. It was further stated that no cloud had cast a shadow over the peace and

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harmony of the officers of the Grand Lodge or the Subordinate Lodges, and that no element of disturbance existed affecting the relations between sister Grand Lodges and that of New Hampshire. The Grand Master very appropriately and in earneet terms of condemnation referred to the use of profane language among Masons in that J urisdiction. His reprobation of such a pernicious practice among members of 路the Fraternity is worthy of the man and the Order he represents. Record was made of the deaths of members of the Grand Lodge during the preceding year, consisting of fOllr Past District Deputy Grand Masters and one present District Deputy Grand Master. Personal tributes were paid to, and honorable mention made of, these departed Brethren by the Grand M.aster. A number of dispensations are found in the Address toucl?ing divers matters of local interest; but in no instance were such privileges granted to confer degrees in less time than prescribed by the law. Visits and dedications were officially reported by the Grand Master, who cordially commended the evidences of improvement among the Lodges. A few official rulings are found in the Address, which met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. These decisions were practical and harmonized with the general standard of )1:asonic law. Our Brethren of New Hampshire are moving forward along the line of creating a Masonic Home. This commendable purpose received favorable mention and endorsement from the Grand Master. He closed his very excellent business Address by submitting some recommendations, and with expressions of grateful appreciation for the honor received as their Grand Master for two years. Reports from several District Deputy Grand Masters followed the Address and are printed in full. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported adversely to the propositions of Mississippi and Wisconsin. The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire does not maintain the doctrine held by Missouri and others respecting the question of perpetual jurisdiction. The committee said: "In this Jurisdiction it has been maintained that perpetual jurisdiction should be maintained over rejected materiaL" Treating of the matter presented by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, the committee said: ".We do not look favorably upon the proposition, and believe that it should be rejected." The Grand Loclge adopted the following resolution, which settled the matter: "Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire is not in favor of the adoption

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of .the rule proposed by certain Grand Lodges for the reimbursement in the matter of conferring charities."

A fnll and extended report on Trials and Appeals was submitted and adopted.

The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer show a cash balance on hand amounting to nearly $8,000. The business of the session was brief and transacted in one day. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report, as heretofore, was furnished by the accomplished writer and reviewer Brother Albert S. Wait, and covers 157 pages. The Journals of fifty-eight Grand Lodges were reviewed, and a number of them for two years. The report throughout is of high character and is worthy of its author, who has made a first-class reputation as a writer of correspondence. His' work is, with .rarest exceptions, written throughout, showing attention and labor wisely and well bestowed. It is again a delightful pleasure to me to record the fact of his re-appointment as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for that Grand Jurisdiction. HENRY MARSH, Nashua, Grand Master. GEO. P. CLEAVES, Concord, Grand Secretary.

NEW JERSEY-18gB. The One Hundred and Sixth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Trenton beginning January 29th, 1896. M. W. Bro. Charles Belcher, Grand Master, was present and presided; Brother Thos. H. R. Redway was Grand Secretary. The report says representatives were present from 160 Lodges. The membership was reported at 15,686. This shows a gain of 441 for the term. ADDRESS.

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a list of deaths that had occurred in the Jurisdiction and other Grand Lodges. The announcement is found that the Grand Master had performed "a ceremony seldom witnessed in the Jurisdiction, but thoroughly within the province of the Grand Master, that of conferring degrees of Masonry at sight." The Address contains a list of dispensations granted, visits made and other local interests considered. A lengthy sketch is given touching Masonic discipline. He reported the Grand Lodge Charity Fund at $10,451. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey formerly ordered the erection of a monument to the memory of M. W. Bro. Rev. Henry Vehslage, P. G.M. The Grand Master said the monument had been erected as a testimonial to "a good man, an honored Brother and a faithful Mason."- The monument was unveiled by the Grand Master during his term. The Address contains a great deal of matter of local bearing, which needs no consideration here. The Grand Master received a vote of thanks for the faithful performance of his duties as an officer of the Grand Lodge and was voted a jewel. An order was made to procure his portrait to be hung in the Grand Master's room, and an engraving to be printed and published with the Proceedings. Said engraving appears as a frontispiece to the Journal, and presents a very fine likeness of a very capable Grand Officer. The report of the Grand Secretary was furnished in extenso. All the Lodges in the Jurisdiction had made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. The income for the year was reported at a little over $10,000. The committee appointed to consider the matter, reported upon the Colorado proposition to observe the one hundredth anniversary of Washington's death. The committee said that it would not be proper 路courtesy to invade the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodges of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This invasion of sister jurisdiction for such a purpose as is contemplated seems to me to be delicacy overdrawn. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution declaring it to be improper to publicly install officers of Lodges, the same being contrary to the spirit and teachings of the Fraternity. This is prohibition according to their view of things. In the estimate of this writer it is striking down a very laudable custom, and legislating against an innocent performance. CORRESPONDENCE.

A new committee comes to the front in New Jersey and takes the place 路of Brother. Henry H. Haines, who presented a very interesting review last year.

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Brother Geo. B. Edwards, the new committee; prepared and submitted a review of sixty-one Grand Lodge Proceedings, covering 235 pages. The report is largely filled with judicious quotations attended with brief comments. Our Missouri Journal for 1895 was accorded the courtesy of three pages. He opened his路 notice of our Journals by saying, "Masonic conservatism stamped the administration of Brother J. B. Thomas." He devoted one page to the consideration of the points contained in Brother Thomas' Address. Speaking of the decision of the Missouri Grand Master allowing candidates to affirm in taking the obligations, he entered hi~ dissent by saying, "The three strides: positive, swear; comparative. affirm; superlative, guess." Not so fast', Brother Edwards. You overlook the fact that it is not the manne')' of taking the obligation tbat binds the party to whatever is imposed thereby. The fact is universally accepted that it is the "obligation" that makes the Mason. This being true, the manner of taking that obligation is not so vital or important as the obligation itself. As a civil officer in other yeaTs, I administered oaths in court in various ways. Some affiants would lay their hand upon and touch with their lips the Holy Bible; others, declining to be obligated in that n~anner, wouid hold up the right hand and assume the obligation required; while others, equally honest and conscientious, would affirm as to the truth they were about to telL Will Brother Edwards deny that the obligation was less binding in o~e case than in the other? The committee appropriated two extracts from my review, and quoted from the tribute paid our honored and beloved Brotller Vehslage. He said of the tribute that it was "a memorial of green leaves on a snow-covered grave." I appreciate the ability and work of Brother Edwards as a committee. Just as I began to know Brother Haines he disappeared and a new Richmond came into the field. I welcome him with the same cordiality and fraternal warmth that I accorded his predecessor, Brother Haines, who, by the way, has been assigned the position of "Grand Instructor" by his Grand Lodge. This means, I presume, what we call "Grand Lecturer" in Missouri. Brother Edwards has the happy faculty of saying things pertinently and humorously, and is equally commendable in that he quits when he is done. Grand Master Belcher thought that the compensation was insufficient for the Committee on Correspondence, and. urged a larger appropriation for what he properly termed "good brain work." This

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NEW MEXICO-1895. The Eighteenth Annual Communication began its labors in the city of Albuquerque October 7th, 1895, and continued in session for two days. Brother J. J. Kelly, Grand Master, presided; Brother Alpheus A. Keen, Grand Secretary. In addition to Grano .and Past Grand Officers present, representatives were in attendance from fifteen of the twenty-one Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The reported membership in these Lodges was 883, showing gain of forty-three members for the year.

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The Address of Grand Master Kelly was brief and embraced matters of local interest to the Fraternity. He said: "Masonry in this Jurisdiction is in a flourishing condition, with every promise of a brighter future." He had granted a dispensation for the creation of one Lodge, which received a charter during the session. He expressed himself favorable to the proposition looking to the establishment of a National Masonic Home for consumptives at Santa Fe. No decisions were reported. The Grand Secretary, Brother Keen, presented a very short report. He said: "The returns of Subordinate Lodges show a flattering increase of membership." During the session the hall of Temple Lodge was duly dedicated, it being located in the city of Albuquerque. The Grand Lecturer, Brother J. D. Bush, submitted a short review of his labors for the year.

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RECOGNITION.

The Grand Lodges of Oklahoma and Victoria were respectively recognized as independent and legal Grand bodies. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Ma~ Frost, committee, submitted a review of the Proceedings of fifty-three Grand Lodges. His report is made up almost entirely of extracts from the Journals reviewed. Missouri was not in it. DR. JAMES H. WROTH, Albuquerque, Grand Master. ALPHEUS A. KEEN, Albuquerque, Grand Secretary. MAX FROST, Santa Fe, Committee on Correspondence.

NEW YORK-:-1896. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the "Empire State" was opened in Masonic Hall, New York City, June 2d, with M. W. Bro. John Stewart Grand Master, and Brother, Edward M. L. Ehlers Grand Secretary. The representation was large. This Jurisdiction has a membership of 90,874, embraced in 737 Lodges. This report shows a gain of more than 2,000 over last year. The Journal of Proceedings is large, being about 500 pages, and is of rare merit, being admirably arranged, handsomely gotten up, and shows that the Grand Secretary is master of his work. It came to hand in a very short time following the close of the session. ADDRESS.

A superior business document was furnished by Grand Master Stewart, covering twenty pages. He announced that the Fraternity had kept progress with the spirit of the age and that the officers of the Craft and of the Grand Lodge had served so efficiently that all were entitled to sincere congratulations. He said no controversy existed and no spirit of contention obtained. The list recording the names of illustrious dead is a long one, containing the names of many Brethren

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of the home and sister Jurisdictions. Among these honored ones appears the name of M. W. Bro. John Hodge, P. G. M., who closed an able administration in June, 1895, and died August 7th thereafter. The tributes to this excellent man and most exemplary Mason closed with the crowning sentiment, "John Hodge lived his life well." This is a tribute in a sentence, a memorial volume in six words. New York mourns. In my review of his administration one year ago, I quoted a beautiful prayer found in his Address respecting their Masonic Home, which was, "May God sustain, maintain, bless and continue this good work so auspiciously begun by the Masonic Fraternity of this State." I said then, and I repeat now, that such prayers from such earnest and consecrated men as our departed Brother Hodge will doubtless be answered. It is sad to think that the hand that wrote that sentence and the lips that breathed that prayer are now quiet in the slumber of death; but our Brother Hodge has opene~ his lips and struck the keynote of a higher theme, where in the presence of the S~preme Grand Master he can continue to invoke divine benedictions upon an institution for which he labored and prayed when on earth. Some eight pages of the Addre~s were filled with memorial notices of the illustrious dead of New York and other Grand Lodges. Numerous dispensations were reported, with lists of official visits and public ceremonies rendered. HALL AND ASYLUM FUND.

The Grand Master announced the condition of this fund as most gratifying, as it amounted to the total sum of $230,000. This fund is consecrated to the Masonic Home and represents a vested interest in that grand enterprise. Grand Master Stewart said that the Trustees had arranged for the erection of a new building adjacent to the old one for the separate care of the children. Thi's is a capital idea. It has long been the conviction of this writer that the children of our Masonic institutions should be kept entirely apart from the aged members of the Home family. Young life should not be thrown under the influence of age and infirmity and all the conditions incident to those who have been brought into the Home through misfortune or affliction. The Trustees of the above-mentioned Home have contracted for the erection of a new dining-hall. The Grand Master announced. foreign relations with other Grand Lodges as peaceful and undisturbed. He closed his very superior Address with some practical suggestions, to which the attention of the Grand Lodge was given.

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

A very excellent business paper was submitted by Grand Secretary Brother Ehlers. He mentioned with much satisfaction the success of their Home enterpril'le. From his statements it is learned that more than fifty years ago a Brother Mason in that Jurisdiction, who was then Grand Secretary, started the i<iea of a Masonic Home to be erected out of revenues derived from a Masonic Hall in New York City. This idea of fifty years' growth has ripened and nlatured into the fullest and choicest results. It is a pleasing thought to record that the daughter of the founder of said Hall and Asylum Fund is now a member of the Home family and ~ecurely placed in that institution. THE GRAND TREASURER

reported a total fund for the year amounting to $122,000; the cash balance on hand after all disbursements amounted to $50,000. A splendid showin~ was made by the Trustees of the Home Fund, followed by that of the Superintendent of the institution, Brother J. R. Anthony, P. G. M. It is proposed to erect an addition to the Masonic Home as an Infirmary wherein provision may be made for the care of those whose physical condition would otherwise debar them from admission. Much of the space in the Journal is taken up with, and occupied by, the Revised Code of Laws adopted by the Grand Lodge of New York. Many and able reports were rendered and approved, and the session closed its arduous labors on the third day, the officers being duly installed, all of them having been re-elected by acclamation. CORRESPONDENCE.

A review covering 200 pages was made by Brothers J. B. Anthony and Ernest Ringer. Our Missouri Proceedings fOT 1895 wert' accorded due attention by the committee, four pages being devoted to that purpose, our doings being well summarized. The report throughout was characterized by the care and attentive consideration of the committee. The appropriations from other Journals in the way of extracts are numerous and the comments thereon well seasoned. I take a pleasant leave of Brother Anthony, as in the past, giving an expression of my high appreciation of his ability as a reviewer and his character as a Mason. . . ' Brother John Stewart, Grand Master; and Brother Edward M. L. Ehlers, Grand Secretary, both reside in New York City.

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NORTH CAROLINA-1896. The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication convened in the city of Raleigh oli the 14th day of January. A very handsome Journal, brought out in a reasonable time after the session, contains the proceedings of that Body. M. W. Bro. Francis M. Moye was Grand Master; R. W. Bro. John C. Drewry, Grand Secretary. Representatives from 184 out of the 290 Lodges on the roll were present. There were returns reported from 275 Lodges. The membership of the .Jurisdiction was reported at 9,576, with 1,382 non-affiliated Masons in the State. The Grand Secretary added these together, making a total of 10,155 members. I am still at a loss to understand why non-affiliated Masons of that J llrisdiction are included in these annual reports. Grand Master Moye presented an Address covering fourteen pages. A very interesting exordium was followed by the announcement that the Order had enjoyed a reasonable degree of prosperity and made sub'stantial progress, while peace and harmony stood as sentinels at the doors of the Lodges. . The Grand Master recorded in, tender terms the deaths of P. G. Masters Alonzo T. Jerkins and Geo. W. Blount. The former was eighty-seven years old when called from labor to rest. The latter was fifty-nine years old when suddenly cut down in the midst of an honorable and useful life, a life richly crowned with many Christian 'graces. Dispensatio~s for the formation of eight new Lodges had been issued, and these were duly chartered at the session. Four otherG, previously under probation, received charters. The charters of seven dormant Lodges were restored.

The Grand Master refused permission to ballot upon petitions to confer degrees in less than the statutory time. Decisions were reported and passed upon in a few cases. He ruled "that candidates before advancement should be proficient in all of the first section of the preceding degree." It would be well if all Grand Lodges would adopt and enforce a similar rule, and then add a requirement, as Missouri has done, that after receiving the third degree the recipient shall within a reasonable time perfect himself in the lecture of the same.' The principal subject of interest found in the Proceedings and that engrosses the attention of the Fraternity in North Carolina, is their

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orphan asylum. The Grand Master said, speaking of this institution, "I congratulate the Fraternity upon the present satisfactory condition of affairs at the asylum and the bright prospect for the future." A report was furnished by the Board of Directors of the asylum, from which it is learned that the institution is still pursuing its bright and useful career. The report of the superintendent furnishes many items of interest, evidencing the admirable management of the asylum and the good results proceeding therefrom. The several departments were mentioned and their efficiency commended. These are. the printing, the school, the industrial and the hospital departments. Grand Master Moye submitted some practical recommendations for the benefit of the Craft in that State. As a whole, the annual message of the Grand Master evidenced his superior ability, as the document was an admirable production. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary furnished full and complete reports concerning the affairs connected with their departments of labor. There is a broad-minded citizen in that Jurisdiction whose warm heart throbs in loving sympathy with the needy and helpless ones committed to the care of the asylum. One year previous to the present session Mr. B. N. Duke, who is not a Mason, proposed to give $5,000 to erect new buildings on the ground, provided the Masons and people of North Carolina would contribute a like amount. The Masons and their friends had not succeeded in raising the entire amount in order to take advantage of the benevolent offer of Mr. Duke. In a letter addressed to the asylum management, Mr. Duke expressed the hope that the sum would be raised, and that he was willing to send his check for the $5,000 whenever advised of the required compliance. In addition thereto he made a similar offer for the year 1896, evidencing his willingne~s to pay an additional $5,000, provided a similar amount' is raised by those interested in the institution. This is an expression of broad-minded benevolence on the part of one who is not connected with Freemasonry that is entitled to the highest appreciation. The Grand Lodge during its session adopted memorial tributes prepared in honor of the deceased Brethren already named, P. G. Masters Jerkins and Blount. The Journal contains the likenesses of these departed worthies. The Masonic Fraternity of North Carolina seems to be moving forward with increasing vigor, and is doing a great work along lines proper to its mission in life.

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A very readable and attractive oration was delivered during the session by Brother "\V. H. Summerell. This address was delivered in the hall of the House of Representatives, before the general public. He received a rising vote of thanks, with the request that the address be made public. 'There is no report on foreign correspondence. The present Grand Master, Brother Frances M. Moye, was re-elected, and resides at Wilson. The Grand Secretary, Brother John C. Drewery, received a similar honor, and is located at Raleigh.

NORTH DAKOTA-1896. The Seventh Annual Communication was held in the city of Fargo. The session embraced the 9th and 10th days of June, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Wm. H. Best, Grand Master. Brother Frank J. Thompson was Grand Secretary. Of the forty-four Lodges on the roll, forty-two were represented. The membership was reported at 2,535. This indicates an encouraging increase over last year. The income amounted to $2,768. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Best was an interesting document, and covered thirteen pages. Following a chaste exordium, he stated that death had not taken from them 'any Present or Past Grand Officers. Dispensations had been ordered for the creation of two new Lodges; these received charters during the session. Eighteen special dispensations had been granted, eight of them being for conf~rring degrees out of time. In reporting this departure from constitutional enactments, he recognized the fact that in doing so he was setting aside a law of the Grand Lodge-"something that should be done only in cases of great emergency." These permits to set aside the law of the Grand Lodge were the children of that strange something called "prerogative." I would like to be informed where that creature' called "prerogative" is sustained and authorized. We have a written Constitution and Laws for the government of Freemasonry. If something else is to enter in and

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nullify a written law, what is the use of having constitutional enactments? Our Grand Lodge laws generally deciare that such and such things shall NOT be done, and nowhere provide for the doing of such things; then why call into exercise a power not found in the written law, and by said power override and set aside the declarations of the intelligence and experience of the wise and able men of the Fraternity, who have formed this constitution and voted to support and maintain it? The more I think and reason, the less appreciation have I for this abuse of constitutional law by a mythical thing called "prerogative." Grand Master Best announced that fraternal relations with all Grand Lodges with which they were in communication continued to be of the most fraternal character. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master made record of eleven official rulings rendered during his term. Tn answer to many of the questions presented, he knew when and where to say "Yes" or "No." On some of the subjects treated the Committee on Jurisprudence had occasion to interpose by correcting a fe'wand disapproving some. With the exception of two, they approved all of his rulings, after having corrected some of them. This Grand Lodge has a rule allowing a Junior Grand Warden to resign and dimit during his term of office if he removes from the Jurisdiction. The Committee on Jurisprudence said the rule did not apply' to Senior Wardens or Worshipful Masters. Their law certainly needs a little more flexibility. The Grand Lodge law of Missouri does not allow Masters or Wardens to resign while remaining in the Jurisdiction; but should either or all of them remove from the State, such removal vacates their offices, and it is but fair to suppose that they could then dimit. Speaking of the condition of the Craft, the Grand Master said the returns from all chartered Lodges had been received. He noted an increase in finances, with no grievances or appeals to claim attention. He further stated that they enjoyed the fargest increase in membership since the organization of the Grand Lodge. Taking the Address as a whole, it may be 路pronounced a very creditable document, and properly received the commendation of the committee. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

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applications for the establishment of new Lodges. He reported progress in the work of preparing a Grand Lodge Register for the preservation of the names and standing of the membership of all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. He said of all the tasks undertaken in his life, the preparation of this Register was the most momentou~ in his experience. Hercules in accomplishing his great works was not a circumstance to Frank Thompson, and "Patience sitting on a monument" was the best illustration of the feelings endured that could be named. The committee reporting upon the register complimented the work already accomplished, which will not be completed for one or two years to c()me. The general ano. statistical report of Brother Thompson was a very satisfactory one. The Grand Lodge ordered the printing by the Grand Secretary of 500 copies of the Grand Lodge Constitution and By-laws. CORRESPONDEl\CE.

The Gra.nd Master in his Address stated that owing to the labors of Brother Thompson in preparing the Grand Lodge Register, he had not opportunity to prepare a report on correspondence. Speaking of the same subject, the Chairman of the Committee, Brother Thompson, stated that it was with reluctance he obeyed the conclusion of the Grand Master in withholding a report. Brother Thompson presented a brief report covering a page, announcing several matters of interest, such as fraternal relations with other Grand bodies, the continuance of the Grand Representative system, etc. I have to regret that the Fraternity is deprived this year of the able and bright productions of Brotuer Thompson as Committee on Correspondence. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the evening of the second day in peace and ,harmony. WM. T. PERKINS, Bismarck, Grand Master. FRANK J. THOMPSON, Fargo, Grand Secretary . and'Committee on Correspondence.

NOVA SCOTIA-1895. The Thirtieth Annual Communication' of this Grand Lodge was held in Sydney commencing on the ]2th day of June. M. W. Bro. Will. MacCoy, Queen's Council, was Grand, Master; Brother Wm. Ross, Grand Secretary. As is the custom in that Grand Lodge, after the session was opened the Body repaired to church, where divine services were held and a G. L. Ap.-7.

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sermon preached by the Grand Chaplain, Brother MacMillan. The subject was "Love the Brotherhood." There were representatives present from sixty-three out of the sixty-four Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The membership was reported at 3,267, showing a gain of fortyfour. All the Lodges had made returns but one. The financial showing of the Body was $4,756. The membership of the Jurisdiction is printed by Lodges. An Address of seven pages was rendered by the Grand MaslE-r. Following a very interesting exordium, he detailed what he had done officially, all of which was of local bearing, such as granting dispensations, etc. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Ross, is a good document, and was highly commended by the proper committee. He said that a deeper and healthier tone, with a more active interest in the progress of Masonry, had prevailed during the term. A very large proportion of the Lodges were reported numerically and financially sound, evidencing growth and activity. With considerable effort he had succeeded in getting returns from all the Lodges. Having received notice from several Grand Lodges that they had discontinued the representative system for reasons not easily understood by him, he commended that system in no uncertain terms. The Grand Lodge in considering the resolutions sent from Mississippi, announced that that Jurisdiction had never recognized the principle of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates, and therefore could not advise that the Mississippi doctrine be adopted as a part of their law. The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, by its action, resolved to become a member of the General Relief Association of the United States and Canada. A resolution was presented and sent over to the next session, proposing to levy a tax of $2 per member for the next ten years, in addition to the annual dues, such extra sum to be applied to the reducti"on of the debt on their Masonic Hall in Halifax. The business of the session was brief and provincial. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering eighty-eight pages was prepared and submitted by fOllr members, namely, Brothers Flint, Mowbray, Willets and Ross. The Journals of siXty-two Grand Lodges were briefly examined and quotations made therefrom, followed by such comments as occurred to the writers.

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The Journal of Missouri for 1894 received the compliment of seven pages. The review is taken up very largely with the correspondence passing between the Grand Masters of Missouri and the Indian Territory respecting the somewhat famous Lafayette case. The matter was passed by the committee without note or comment. A summarized view of the official transactions of Grand Master Keene followed, and one case was appropriated from the report of Brother Givan, P. G. M., chairman of the Committee on Appeals. The aforesaid Brethren as a Committee on Correspondence are very careful reviewers, and gave attention to all questions falling under their notice in the Proceedings examined. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected, and reside in the city of Halifax. Brother,Flint is chairman of the Committee on Correspondence.

OHIO-1895. The Eighty-sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio was held in the city of Springfield commencing October 23d, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. C. F. Clapp, Grund Master; Brother John H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary. There are some 500 Lodges on the roll, with an aggregate membership of about 40,000. ADDRESS.

The very able and business-like Address of Grand Master Clapp was unusually lengthy, covering fifty pages. An elegant exordium preceded the business portion of this document, in which he mentioned the loss sustained by the Fraternity of that Jurisdiction in the death of their Grand Treasurer, Brother Chas. Brown, who had served faithfully the Craft in that 'Jurisdiction for fifteen years. He also mentioned the death of their venerable Brother, Dr. Chas. M. Godfrey, P.D.G.M. The statement was found in the Address that "perfect harmony reigns supreine within the Jurisdiction." This annual message of the Grand Master embraces as much business as any paper I have ever examined. He had granted dispensa-

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tions for the formation of five new Lodges. These were severally chartered during the session. Attention was called to an existing condition in that Jurisdiction which obtains elsewhere, as I have observed. He particularized a given Lodge with a small membership which had received for ten years about $12 annually in the way of pay-roll more than had been paid on the score of annual dues. This is not the only instance where Lodges receive more money from the Grand Lodge on account of mileage and per diem than they ever had in their treasury during their lingering existence. The Grand Master did a righteous act in arrestin~ the charters of some of these decayed Lodges. Such . instances furnish a striking illustration of the results growing out of an unlimited pay-roll. Missouri at its last session, for the first time in its history of seventy-five years, provided mileage and per diem for representatives from its Subordinate Lodges; but fortunately the legislation on this line was so restricted that Lodges will never be able to exhaust the funds of the Grand Lodge by drawing therefrom on pay-roll account. Our regulation em braces $2 for each day for one representative from each Lodge in actual attendance. upon the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, and 2 cents per mile each way necessarily traveled by representatives. This mileage and per diem is not payable to such representatives unless returns have been made and all dues paid as required by law; and, furthermore, no representative from a Subordinate Lodge shall receive in the aggregate more than one-fourth of the amount such Lodge shall have paid as Grand Lodge dues for the year. The pay-roll may be a good thing, if it is properly restricted. The Grand Master reported the constitution of several Lodges which had been chartered at the previous session. Lodge visitations by District Lecturers received most practical consideration of the Grand Master and the Grand ;Lodge, and the results flowing therefrom will amply reward the careful management of this department of their work. One result was found to have been obtained, where Lodges realizing their unsafe financial condition, after being inspected by the District Lecturer, had resorted to the vigorous collection of dues outstanding and a more careful management of their finances, thereby showing a sounder and more healthy condition. The Grand Master reported a series of official visits made during the term. Just ground for complaint existed, and was largely treated, concerning begging circulars which had flooded the Jurisdiction from other Grand Lodges. Grand Master Clapp found it necessary to interpose official authority and call the attention of one Grand Lodge to such invasion.

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He reported having granted ninety-four special dispensations. I fail to find in the list any grant or permission to confer degrees out of time. Nineteen official rulings were reported and severally approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. In one of his decisions he justly condemned the custom of Lodges and Lodge officers endorsing letters or recommendations to be used as advertisements for business purposes. lIe pertinently said: "Freemasonry has a higher calling than to assist in the selling of anyone's commodities." Very properly one decision forbids the guarantee of fees for initiation or membership by any person, holding that the fee must be actually on deposit with the 'Secretary before the petition can be legally received by the Lodge. I am afraid Grand Master Clapp will be criticized by the "physical perfectionist," because he ruled that an applicant for degrees. being blind in one eye, but otherwise eligible, would not be disqualified from receiving the degrees of Freemasonry. Under the head of ritual, the Grand路 Master informed his Brethren that "each Master having been furnished with a cipher copy of the authorized work in this Grand Jurisdiction," the District Lecturers should not be required to spend more time in teaching the symboiism of Freemasonry than devoting labor to instruction in the ritual. He announced that, from the reports received, 90 per cent. of the Lodges are highly proficient in the esoteric work, and the day is not far distant when the cipher ritual will have fulfilled its mission. The Grand Master thinks when the mission of their printed ritual has been fulfilled it should be called in, thereby rf'lieving the Grand Lodge of the criticisms that have. been made on the action of that Grand Jurisdiction. It is the opinion of this writer that the good results above mentioned as to proficiency and uniformity in their unwritten work will not atone for the violation of the obligation not to write or print the esoteric ritual. It is further my opinion that the criticisms as well as condemnation which have found expression very generally, not only against the Ohio custom, but against other Jurisdictions where rituals have been printed, were just and demanded. Grand Master Clapp said although he favored the ritual at the time of its publication, he must admit now it has caused him some regrets, because of its being an innovation upon the original plans of Masonry. He wisely. said: "The sooner we retrace our steps and again follow the foot-prints of our forefathers, the better it will be for Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction." What.a sad pity this conviction did not obtain at the time the proposition was discussed looking to the printing of the unwritten work .. The announcement was made by Grand Master Clapp that fraternal relations had been mutually agreeable during the past year. He pre-

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sented to the Grand Lodge the correspondence carried on between himself and Grand Master Morgan of Tennessee, looking to the re-establishment of fraternal relations between those two Grand Jurisdictions. Such relations had been sundered years ago, through differences arising between the two Grand Masters then in office. I am happy to announce that the matter as presented by the Grand Master was cordially approved by the Grand Lod~e, and the olive branch has been extended and received, the cause of estrangement. having been removed between the two Grand Lodges mentioned. It is pleasant to know that during this break of official fraternity between Tennessee and Ohio, there has really been no loss of fraternity between the' Brotherhood in those States. The chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, Bro. W. M. Cunningham, received a just and merited compliment from the Grand Master in his Address. MASONIC HOME.

This institution, as the Grand Master well said, has become the pride of the Craft in Ohio, while the liberality and generosity of the Fraternity is growing 'day by day. During the term, the Masonic Horne was duly and Masonically dedicated. From the printed account thereof, it must have been a grand occasion. In addition to the rendition of a beautiful ritual, prepared fpr the services, addresses were delivered of rare merit and interest. It is gratifying to this writer to record the fact that the Grand Lodge appropriated out of its funds for the maintenance of that institution the sum of $10,000. The committee makjng such recommendation said: "We feel that this would be a grand ending to the glorious dedication of yesterday." During the session the Worshipful Master of Cincinnati Lodge, No. 133, stated that his Lodge had reached its fiftieth anniversary under charter. In order to celebrate said auspicious event, and aid the great work of Masonic charity, he was authorized by his Lodge to announce a donation of $1,000 to the Ohio Masonic Home. No wonder the record says, "This gift met with hearty applause on the part of the Grand Lodge." Grand Master Clapp brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge the claims of the Order of the Eastern Star. He presented a letter received by him from the Grand Matron of that Order. After reading the letter, it was a matter of no surprise that the Grand Lodge relaxed its heretofore extreme tension respecting the occupancy of Masonic halls by chapters of the Eastern Star. I have had occasion to comment on slIch strained opposition to the presence of our sister, woman, in her noble

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and pure purposes to aid Masonic enterprises. This opposition has shown itself in more Jurisdictions than one, by excluding our Masonic women from holding their meetin~s in Lodge premises. The action of the Grand Lodge provides that the organization known as the Eastern Star, composed entirely of Masons and the wives, daughters and families of such, may, with the consent of the Grand Master and of the , Masonic bodies controlling Masonic halls, be permitted to use such property for festival and ceremonial purposes. Thank Heaven, woman is gradually being recognized in her sphere as a colaborer with her brother man. While no one claims that the Order of the Eastern Star is Masonic, it is undeniably one of the ablest and most efficient benevolent agencies of the day, and is doing much to assist the Masonic Brotherhood in the great work of charity. I am glad to see that the Grand Lodge of Ohio has enacted a law requiring every newly-obligated Master Mason to acquire a thorough know ledge of the lecture of the Master's degree. Thus Master Masons newly made are fitted to go out and become representatives of the intelligence, teachings and ritual of the Lodges ~here they were honored by receiving the Master's degree. Some very valuable practical recommendations were submitted by the Grand Master. I conclude this not very satisfactory review of the work of Grand Master Clapp's Address, which I regard as one of the most magnificent messages claiming attention in my annual reviews of Grand Lodge Proceedings. A little episode occurred during the session, which is worthy of being transmitted to the future through onr historical annals. A Brother Vinal, resident of Springfield, eighty-eight years of age, and the oldest living Past Grand High Priest of Ohio, being in attendance, Brother J. H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary and present Grand High Priest of Ohio, presented to this Brother an elegant I>ast Grand High Priest's jewel. "The present was received by the venerable Brother in terms both eloquent and touching." When the election was held on the second day of the session, Brother Clapp, the incumbent of the office, received almost a unanimons re-election, but he at once declined the high honor tendered him, announcing that it was an opinion of long standing with him that Grand Masters should retire at the end of one term. In this manner, he claimed, the one-year custom would bring to the front many competent Masons, who would remain otherwise in comparative obscurity. This was commendable as well as laudable, and sounds a true note.

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This custom has been followed in Missouri for perhaps twenty-five years. Prior to that time, those who proved themselves able and capable were honored ,....ith a second term. This writer, having served his generation to the best of his ability one term, thouj?ht to retire into' private life, but after a lapse of one year was recalled and a second term of service demanded. I have never been in favor of the two-year term since, because I received so much honor, coupled with excessive labor, that I have sympathized with my Brother officers, and desire them to be saved from similar experiences. Brother J. 'W. Staton, Past GrandMaster of Kentucky, being present, was fraternally welcomed and formally introduced to the Grand Lodge, and acknowledged the courtesy in proper language. Grand Secretary Bromwelf presented a general report embracing such items as had claimed special attention, followed by an interesting and very complete fiscal exhibit. I wish it were the good fortune of this Grand Secretary to be able to state as he did, that success' bad crowned his efforts to secure from each Lodge correct returns of its membership and wQrk, and the entire amount of Grand Lodge dues charged against the Subordinates. What an achievement that is in a Jurisdiction of 500 Lodges and with 40,000 members! He said, notwithstanding business' depression the previous year, that the membership in the Jurisdiction had shown a healthy increase, and the. financial condition was better than at any previous period in the history of the Grand Lodge. Brother Bromwell is certainly up to the times, in efficiency as well as character of his work, and fills my measure of an ideal, modern Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge was the recipient of a gavel made of wood from an olive tree near Jerusalem,which was sent by the Master of a Lodge of Masons meeting in Jerusalem, with greetings to the Grand Lodge of Ohio. A resolution was adopted directing the Grand Master to purchase Past Grand Master's jewels for the several Past Grand Masters who have not heretofore received the same. On the afternoon of the second day the Grand Lodge closed one of the grandest communications in the history of the Jurisdiction of Ohio. CORRI<:SPONDENCE.

The massive work, covering 304 pages, was supplied by the chairman of the committee, M. W路. Bro. Wm. M. Cunningham, P. G. M. He reviewed the Proceedings of sixty-two Englisp-speaking Grand

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Lodges and several that did not speak English. The review contains the usual amount of clippings, with occasional comments and complete summaries of Grand Lodge transactions. He thus presented what was said and done by Grand Lodges and furnished a condensed history of Masonry in all Jurisdictions reviewed. Our Journal for 1894 was closely examined, and concise statements made of all matters of interest found therein. He ~poke kindly of the administration of Brother Keene, and made a few extracts from his Address. Brother Cunningham was quite courteous to this writer, and commended all that is commendable in his report on correspondence and work generally. He styled me "a gallant advocate and loyal defender of the Order of the Eastern Star," and made excerpts from my report representing my views in regard to that incidental work in the Masonic vineyard. In his conclusion he treated at length and tersely several topics that have been receiving mo're or less attention by reviewers in the past. He stated that the range of subjects has become wider and more generally discussed than heretofore. His comments upon the "antiquity of Freemasonry, its history and symbolism," were quite taking and very interesting. He summed up the whole in three words: "End, Cause and Effect." The End of Freemasonry is to build up within ourselves "a temple not made with hands." The Cause is the persistent effort with which we should endeavor, with divine assistance, to put away the 'vices incident to human nature, and be thereby brought from the darkness of ignorance to the light of truth. The Effect or Result is to secure the humble and contrite heart, which is a temple the Lord will delight to dwell in. He treated briefly the disturbing element heretofore known as "Cerneauism," and furnished a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio which is adverse to the Cerneau claimants. He seems to favor the continuance of the Grand Representative system, and says the consensus of opinion in Grand Lodges is generally in favor of its continuance. I have not time or space to give further attention to the very able production of Brother Cunningham as Committee on Correspondence. As a writer he grows upon me.each year, both as to his ability and his genial good spirit. I am pleased to record his re-appointment as chairfllan of the committee and continuance in charge of that department. WM. B. MELISH, Cincinnati, Grand Master. J. H. BROMWELL, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary.

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OKLAHOMA-1896. FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fourth Annual Session of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Perry commencing on the 11th day of February, 1896. M. W. Bro. Charles A. Newman \vas Grand Master, and Brother James S. Hunt, Grand Secretary. The record says that representatives were present at the opening from twenty of the twenty-three chartered Lodges on the roll, and delegates from five Lodges under dispensation. The membership in the Jurisdiction is reported at 1,021. ADDRESS.路

An Address of fourteen pages was presented by the Grand Master, which was a document of very fair merit. He reported with pleasure that peace and harmony prevailed in the Jurisdiction, and that their relations with other Grand Lodges were of the most fraternal nature. He announced that the Lodges chartered at the former session had all been constituted in due form. Five new Lodges had been created by him under dispensation; these received charters during the session. Several special dispensations were reported, but I observe that none were issued to allow Lodges to confer degrees out of time. The Grand Master reported eight official rulings made. by him, all of which are practical and sound expositions of Masonic jurisprudence. Grand Master Newman gave utterance to Some very practical views respecting the subject of perpetual jurisdiction. He does not believe in the doctrine that a candidate rejected in a given Lodge cannot apply to a Lodge in any other Grand .Jurisdiction without the consent of the rejecting Lodge. A series of recommendations respecting changes. in their law were submitted. Brother Newman seemed inclined to discourage the work of foreign correspondence, considering such productions as a mere rehash of the same old questions year after year. He thought that the expense of printing reports on correspondence is out of all proportion to the value of such productions. It is the opinion of this writer that Brother Newman has not lived long enough to become a leader of Masonic thought on grave and important questions. A large part of the Masonic world, including the best minds of the Fraternity, beg leave to differ from his very restricted views.

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The Grand Secretary, Brother Hunt, presented a good business report covering all matters pertaining to his office, and showed an income to the Grand Lodge amonnting to some $1.300. The net cash balance found on hand in the treasury was about $1,100. He reported annual returns of all chartered Lodges as having been received on time and in excellent shape. ORATION.

Brother S. Douglass, P. G. M., was Grand Orator and delivered an oration at once unique, humorous and bright throughout. It will win a reading from a great many people who pass by and ignore the dry productions of Grand Orators. He called Solomon's Temple "a divine vision of stone." This is a very pretty sentence. I apprehend if he had seen that wonderful creation of art erected by the Wise King of Israel, and studied it in all its parts and relations, he would have pro.nounced it not only a "vision in 'stone," but what it has been called, "a thing of beauty." The study of it has intensified human appreciation of the beautiful. Architecture has been denominated "frozen music," and Solomon's Temple was styled "a nation's prayer wrought in marble." . The business claiming consideration from the Grand Lodge during its session was judiciously disposed of, showing a very practical ability on the part of the members of this young Grand Lodge. Numerous questions were presented and disposed of. The Journal contained the history of a case which should greatly concern a Masonic Lodge in Missouri, a member of which was taken sick at Pawnee and cared for by the Brethren of that' Lodge. The bill for expenses in his case amounted to over $200, about one-half of which was donated by a generous physician who tendered all needed service in the case. The Missouri Lodge sent a check for $15, thereby recognizing the Masonic claim of the sick Brother; but during his illness he was tried and suspended for non-payment of dues, thus relieving said Lodge of its obligations. It is a little strange that a Missouri Lodge should prefer charges and suspend a sick Brother while he was laborin~ under such disability. The Oklahoma Brethren took care of him until he was able to travel, furnished, him means and sent him to his friends in Texas. This is a case that will justify investigation on the part of the Grand Master of Missouri. The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma closed its session by attending a banquet where the members enjoyed social and physical refreshments, for which hearty thanks were tendered. HENRY RUCKER, Perry, Grand Master. JAMES S. HUNT, Stillwater, Grand Secretary.

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OREGON-189B. FORTY'SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the Masonic Temple at Portland, Oregon, commencing on the 10th day of June . .l\1. W. Bro. Morton D. Clifford was Grand Master, and M, W. Bro. James F. Robinson, Grand Secretary.

From calculations made, I find there are 100 Lodges on the roll, ninety-three of which were represented. The membership was reported at 4,874, showing a slight gain over the previous year of fifty-th~'ee members. ADDRESS.

An Address of eighteen pages was furnished by the Grand Master, in which the announcement is found that relations with foreign Jurisdictions continue pleasant, and the condition of the Craft in that Jurisdiction most satisfactory. Record was made of the death of Brothers David G. Clark, P. G. M., and N. P. Bonnell, P. G. Junior Warden, together with a long list of honored dead in other Jurisdictions. Proper tributes were paid to the deceased Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Oregon by a committee appointed for that purpose. DECISIONS.

Twelve official rulings are found in the Address of the Grand Master; these were considered by the Committee on' Jurisprudence, and they said "that the decisions are in accordance with our rules and regulations, and are approved." . I am gratified to find the views of the Grand Master and that of his Grand Lodge in such perfect harmony with sound sense and good judgment respecting physical qualifications. The question had been asked if an applicant who had lost the sight of one eye'was disqualified thereby for the mysteries of Masonry; the answer was emphatic, "~o, he is eligible." To some of the rulings I would take exception, but they seem to be sustained by the laws of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. The Grand Master reported two dispensations granted for the formation of new Lodges, to which charters were issued during the session. Among the special dispensations there were several permits allowing degrees to be

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conferred out of time. It is gratifying to note that the Committee on Jurisprudence, while not reprobatin!!, the Grand Master for the exercise of this doubtful power, declared the practice of granting special dispensations to confer degrees within the time prescribed by law, had grown to be such a serious evil that it threatened their established regulations. The committee announced this opinion, and their report was approved that such dispensations should not be granted without the most cogent reasons, and that in future none should be allowed except in cases of emergency. I have had occasion to remark in the past, and repeat the thought here, that I have never seen in forty years a caae of ernetgency justifying the suspensiort of law for the accommodation of any particular candidate. Under the head of recommendations, the Grand' Master referred to a law respecting the proficiency of Masters elected to preside over Lodges, and that such should have certificates from some Grand Officer showing that thorough proficiency had been acquired as to the work and lectures entire in the three degrees, and thorough familiarity with the Constitution and general regulations of the Grand Lodge. If such a law as this obtained everywhere and was enforced generally, we would not be afflicted with so many incompetent presiding officers in the Lodges of various Jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of Oregon has what it terms an Educational Fund. This in some way is connected with the Masonic Building Association of Portland, Oregon. A report concerning said fund shows its assets to be nearly $80,000. The conclusion of the Grand Master's Address is full of beautiful thoughts respecting our future, and the paper as a whole was declared 'by the Committee on Address to be "able and eloquent" ; to which I may add, the tribute was justly deserved. The Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, being in session, sent its fraternal greetings and congratulations to the Grand Lodge of Oregon. The Brethren, determined not to be outdone by the courtesy of the sisters, acknowledged' said greetings and returned to the Grand Chapter expressions of appreciation and wishes for its prosperity in the future. ' During the session P. G. Master Moreland presented to the Grand Lodge a jewel which had in other years been given by the Body to P. G. Master Benjamin Jennings. Brother Jennings was the first Grand Master of Masons in Oregon. His widow kindly turned over the souvenir to the keeping of the Grand Lodge. The courtesy of Mrs. Jennings was duly acknowledged by a committee appointed by the Grand Lodge conveying to her the thanks of the Body.

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REPORT OF GRA:-1D SECRETARY.

My friend and Brother Robinson, whom I knew and loved in other years and on whom I had the privilege of conferring the Orders of Knighthood, continues to flourish in the land of his adoption, and proves by his admiraule works-what I thought of him in his young life-that he had in him the elements out of which men are made. This has been demonstrated by his ofticial labors in Freemasonry in Oregon, and by his continued splendid work as Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge. His report is a valuable contribution, generally and financially, to the' history of that Grand Body. He reported that the income for the year amounted to $5,571. The report of the Grand Treasurer showed a balance on' hand of nearly $7,000. The Grand Orator, Brother S. N. Yoram, delivered quite a len~thy address to the Grand Body, covering twelve pages. It was well burdened with gleanings from the historic past and carries us back into remotest antiquity .. Taking this view of the oration, it is quite an interesting composition; as to the practical use of such productions, my opinion-not necessarily valuable-is held as private property. A vote of thanks was tendered the orator,路 declaring it to contain orthodox sentiments, accurate Masonic history, strength of expression, beauty of diction and eloquent style of delivery. This ought to compensate the orator for his efforts in the preparation of this address. The Grand Lodge of Oregon expressed its deep sympathy with our Masonic Brethren of the Island of Cuba in their hour of oppression. It has been generally reported that the Spanish government has dictated the closing up of all Masonic Lodges upon the Island of Cuba, 'and declared the Masonic Fraternity an unlawful organization. In view of such extraordinary action on the part of a so-called Christian government, the sympathy of the Masonic world should find expression in behalf of the Masonic Fraternity in Cuba. No doubt the opportunity to strike a blow at Freemasonry was considered too favorable to be overlooked by the' powers that control public thought in Spain, powers that would dictate the destruction of Freemasonry throughout the , world. I mean an ungodly and unprincipled ecclesiastical hierarchy. Upon a special report of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was duly recognized as a sovereign and independent Grand Lodge. The pay-roll of the Grand Lodge of Oregon amounts to $1,363. During the session a very pleasant incident took place in which an old friend and Brother of mine was duly and properly complimented. In

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other years I knew and served in sacred relations with Rev. J. R. N. Bell, who has been for nineteen years the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. P. G. Master Robert Clowon behalf of the Grand Lodge presented to Brother Bell a beautiful watch encased in solid gold, with an inscription, "Presented to Reverend Brother J. R. N. Bell by his Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Oregon." The reply of Brother Bell indicated that, while there are times when one may be prepared to say something, there was a time in his case when he was, to use his own language, "not at home." He accepted the token with expressions of gratitude and due appreciation. A resolution was presented and sent over to the next year for consideration, which will require proficiency in the work of the Master's degree in open Lodge before such candidate will be allowed to sign the By-laws or become a common member of the Lodge. Touching such requirements (this one not being singular) I have one remark to make. The Grand Lodge has a right to require, proficiency in the lecture of the third degree, which has too often and too long been neglected; but to attach a penalty to such failure is carrying the demand too far. A Mason's obligation makes him a Mason and a member of the Lodge. When he is raised to the sublime degree of .M~aster Mason and thereby becomes a member of the Lodge, to control his rights by the kiml of legislation noted is not in accordance with correct principle or sound jurisprudence. It is to deprive him of vested rights without due process of law. The Grand Lodge of Oregon is looking forward to the time when it will celebrate the semi-centennial of the existence of that Body. A committee of five able and representative Brethren were appointt'd to make the necessary preparations and take proper steps in that direction. The Grand Lodge closed its session in peace and harmony, having transacted a very large amount of important business. CORRESPONDENCE.

There is a saying, oft repeated, to the effect that "God buries His workmen, but carries on the work." For nearly thirty years the Masons of Oregon, as well as the Fraternity at large, were the beneficiaries of the efficient labors of one who wrought wisely and skillfully upon the Temple of Symbolic Masonry. As a wise "master builder," his work challenged admiration and won approval. He left his "mark" upon the stones wrought into the superstructure which constitutes his monument, bearing the simple name "CHADWICK." When the well-polished, untarnished trowel fell from his nerveless grasp

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eighteen months ago, labor was suspended for a brief period. The question was natural, "'Who will, fill his place and carry out his designs upon the trestle-hoard?" The answer came in good time, "God reigns; He will find a man and carryon the work." The department of 路correspondence, made vacant by the death of Brother Chadwick, has been supplied by one qualified to meet the demands of the hour; that one is M. W. Bro. Robert Clow, P. G. 1\1., author of the report now under consideration. His second review surpasses the work of last year both in extent and quality. The product of his pen and scissors covers 243 pages, embracing notices, more or less extended, of the doings of fifty-six American and eleven foreign Grand Jurisdictions. Our Missouri Journal for 1895 received unusual attention, seven pages being used in reviewing our sessional doings. Brother Clow said: "The Address of Grand Master Thomas is an able paper." He complimented our action in .the settlement of the Indian Territory controversy and said: "The Grand Lodge, composed of Brethren imbued with the true spirit of Masonry, changed its fonner judgment." Commenting upon a decision of Grand Master Thomas, he entered his "dissent from the rule" and held it to be "bad law," and urged us to "amend" it. I take pleasure in informing Brother Clow that the In.w was amended by the action of the Grand Lodge, which seems to have been overlooked by him. The amendment was in the following terms: Section 205 was amended by adding the following: "Provided that. should a nonaffiliated Master Mason, who is in good standing, apply for membership in a Lodge and be r"jected, his good standing shall continue for twelve months after said rejection."

A very complete summary was made from our financial statements both as to general and Home funds. The report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances was duly commended. The oration of our Brother Ross, Grand Orator, was called "an able and interesting adclress." Speaking of my eighteenth report on correspondence; he said: "It is one of the very best that has come to our table this year." From said report he made a number of extracts and commented upon the same favorably, but dissented from my views on the question of "jurisdiction over rejected materiaL" It is enough to say to Brother Clow that this unsettled question of perpetual jurisdiction with me has been placed at the foot of the docket, and I hope to have no further controversy with my Brethren on the subject. Speaking of the status of Masonry in Mexico, he said: "Brother Vincil is not quite prepared to favor the recognition of the Gran Dieta

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Symbolica of Mexico, neither are we." I refer Brother Clow to my treatment of that subject found in the review of Iowa.

It is with re~ret that I close this brief notice of the valuable report of Brother Clow on correspondence. I am forced to do this, against personal preference, by reason of the advanced state of my report when the Oregon Journal came to hand. In taking leave of the distinguished committee of Oregon, I beg to assure him of the sincerest appreciation of his work and courtesy, and accord to bim this evidence of my warm personal regard and fraternal esteem, hoping that we may both be spared to meet and mingle our thoughts in this interesting field of'Masonic labor through coming years. PHILIP METSCHAN, Saline, Grand Master. JAMES F. ROBINSON, Eugene, Grand Secretary. ROBERT CLOW, Junction City, Committee on Correspondence.

PENNSYLVANIA-1,895. A quarterly communication was held in Philadelphia March 6th, 1895, with Brother M. H. Henderson, Grand Master, and Brother Michael Nisbet, Grand Secretary; 106 Lodges were represented. There was nothing considered at this session other than the presentation of the report of the Finance Committee. At a quarterly meeting held June 5th, 1895, 106 Lodges were represented. The Grand Lodge was presided over by Grand Master Henderson. He said the saddest duty be had been called upon to perform was to announce the death of M. W. Bro. Richard Vaux, P. G. M. In compliance with the request of the Grand Master, Brother Michael Arnold had prepared and delivered a most interesting eulogy upon the late eminent and beloved Richard Vaux. The occasion was made quite interesti_ng by addresses from other prominent members of that Grand Lodge. ' The quarterly communication of September 4th was presided over by Grand Master Henderson, and ninety-three Lodges were represented. A report was rendered by the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, showing the state of that interest. G. L. A,p.-8.

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An emergency communication was held September 7th, called by Grand Master Henderson for the purpose of exercising his prerogative by making some one a Mason at sight. The party received the three degrees the same evening. To what extent the aforesaid party was qualified to travel in forei~n countries and receive Master's wages as a skilled craftsman is not shown by the record. It is not necessary for me to utter my views respecting the exercise of this so-called power of Grand Masters. At the December quarterly communication, held on the 4th of that month, 248 Lodges were represented, when the election of officers took place. Reports were furnished by those in charge of the respective interests concerning the路 Girard Bequest, the Patton Memorial Fund, the Sinking Fund, and the Committee on Appeals. It was shown by the various reports printed that the assets of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania amount to nearly $2,000,000, less the indebtedness on their Temple, which is found to be about $500,000. The Grand Lodge has a Charity Fund reported at $74,000. Charity to the amount of $4,160 had been disbursed by 'those in charge of this fund. The annual communication was held December 27th, with sixtynine Lodges represented, and presided over by Grand Master Henderson, at which session the Trustees of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund made the annual report. The Grand Master rendered his Annual Address at this session, covering thirty-two pages. Proper tribute was paid by him to the honored dead of that Jurisdiction, principally to Brother Richard Vaux. In the course of his Address, the Grand Master touched upon "physical perfection," and said that it was hardly necessary to mention that question, as the fundamental law of the Craft in Pennsylvania was so firmly fixed as to admit of no relaxation. A few decisions were reported which are doubtless in line with the jurisprudence of that Jurisdiction. He indicated the membership of that Grand Lodge to be about 50,000. He furnished a very full tabulated statement as to the operation of the Grand L:>dge on financial lines for the iast twenty-one years. He said in that time the Grand Lodge had paid $979,275 of principal, and interest added thereto, making a total of $2,640,632. He reported to the Grand Lodge the case of conferring degrees at sight already referred to. Discussion of this matter with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is "love's labor lost." Having granted two dispensations to elect Masters of Lodges, the incumbent of each having died, after reviewing the subject he came to

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the conclusion that he had not such right under the laws governing succession in Lodges. Quoting from their own regulations and other statutes, he wisely concluded that the Senior Warden, by right of succession, should serve the Lodge as its Acting Master during the remainder of the term following the death of the chief officer. Numerous visits had been made during the term, at which' he enjoyed himself and received the consideration and courtesy due the station he filled. The question of non-affiliates claimed passing notice and was duly considered. He informs us that the usual number of edicts had been issued, striking from roll the names of those who were initiated before notice was received from the Grand Secretary tbat there was nothing against them. This seems to be a prevailing custom in Pennsylvania. I suppose it is. I am glad it is nowhere else. A proper admonition was given against the use of Masonic signs or emblem13 for business purposes. Some aspiring party who was a candidate for office, printed and sent out a circular to the Brethren soliciting their.votes on the ground that he was a Mason. It does not seem that the ambitious seeker for office succeeded very well in bringing into his political embrace the Masonic Fraternity, as the Grand Master indicates that the party was defeated. The unfortunate Brother was congratulated by the Grand Master on his defeat, who informed him that his circular did much to brin~ about that result. It served him right. Grand Master Henderson's Address is a very valuable paper, and he was duly recognized as an able administrator of Masonic affairs by being re-elected. , CORRESPONDENCE.

In entering upon this department of my revIew of Pennsylvania, I mis!=! the familiar presence and handicraft of the venerable Richard Vaux, who for so many years supplied the Masonic reading world with his superior preparations. Brother Michael Arnold, P. G. M., prepared the roost of the review for the year, which consists of 138 pages. Being indispo~ed for a time, otbers examined and reported upon the Proceedings of some Grand Lodges that he could not notice. The review is .largely made up of extracts, with running c:omments. It falls far short of the studied and extended work of Brother Vaux, but is in excellent taste, containing much that is valuable as a contribution to Masonic literature. Our Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1895 received a courteous notice covering eight pages. He quoted from the Address of our Grand

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Master, Brother Thomas, and expressed his approval of the decision that a candidate may affirm without taking the obligation of Masonry in the usual form. This writer has held the same view and advocated the same flexibility of the rule for many years. Speaking of the visit of our Grand Lodge to the penitentiary, Brother Arnold expressed the hope that no Lodge was opened or Masons made at sight in that institution. With equal pleasantry I may reply, Missouri does not. do things that way or in such places. Extensive clippings were made from the oration of Brother Ross, our Grand Orator. In referring to my report on correspondence, he tendered his sincere thanks for my tribute to their dear Brother Vaux, and printed said tribute in full. He appropriated at length from my treatment of the question of perpetual jurisdiction, in controverting t.he doctrine as held by Pennsylvania and maintained by Brother Vaux as its exponent. I thank Brother Arnold for his courtesy in giving to Pennsylvania Masons the heartfelt expressions of this writer in honor of the departed and truly beloved Richard Vaux. M. H. HENDERSON, Philadelphia, Grand Master. MICHAEL NISBET, Philadelphia, Grand Secretary.

Since the foregoing report was finished, I have received a circular from the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, Brother M. H. Henderson, announcing the death of Brother Michael Nisbet, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. This sad event occurred on the 7th day of May, 1896. The Grand Master said of him, "His sterling qualities as a man and a Mason endeared him to all who knew him. We recognized his worth during life, and in death mourn his loss." This is all the information I have thus far received. The Grand Master appointed Brother William A. Sinn Grand Secretary.

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-1895. The small annual eent out by the Grand Secretary of this Jurisdiction contains the proceedings of an emergent communication held in the city of Charlottetown for the purpose of dedicating the Masonic Temple. The occasion was made interesting by an able address delivered by the Grand Chaplain, Brother Campbell. The Twentieth Annual Communication was held in Summerfield June 24th, 1895. Thos. A. McLean was Grand Master,. and B. W. Higgs, Grand Secretary. Representatives were in attendance from eleven Lodges. There are twelve Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 509. The Address of the Grand Master was brief, in which he reported his official acts, showing that he had visited all of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. Three decisions were rendered, which were duly approved by the proper committee. He decided that a member under suspension for non-payment of dues could not be held responsible for dues during such suspension. The condition of the Craft in the Jurisdic~ion was reported as gratifying, and the Fraternity progressing. The Grand Secretary furnished a very brief report, showing that he had received as total cash $263.50.. His salary was fixed at $150 per annum. The Grand Lecturer had visited all the Lodges and received therefor the sum of $30. In the special report of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was duly recognized. During the session an address of welcome was tendered the Grand Lodge by the town council, and was cordially replied to by the Grand Master. Minor' matters concerning the local Fraternity were considered and passed upon. There is no report on correspondence.

A new Grand Secretary was chosen, as was a new Grand Master. I am very glad that the Grand Secretary's name is printed, as it would be ve.ry difficlllt to determine from his penmanship what it is. RODERICK McNEILL, Stanley Bridge, Grand Master. NEIL MAcKELVIE, Summerside, Grand Secretary.

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QUEBEC. TWENTY'SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of this Grand Lodge is "a thing of beauty," evidencing fine taste on the part of Grand Secretary Brother Isaacson. The record contains the proceedings of two emergent communications and the doings of the Twenty-sixth Annual Communication. The latter session was held in the city of Montreal commencing January 21, 1896. The M. W. Bro. Frederick Massey, Grand Master, presided, and Brother John H. Isaacson was Grand Secretary. Representatives of thirty-six out of the fifty-six Lodges on the roll.were in attendance. The membership in the fifty-six Lodges of that Jurisdiction foots up 3,530. ADDRESS.

A very brig-ht and attractive business document is found under the head of the "Grand Master's Address." He observed that anyone considering the subject would be impressed with the great advance made by the Order throughout the Dominion of Canada, especially in the Province of Quebec. It is a pleasure to learn that at no time in the history of that Grand Lodge have the Masons and Lodges been so progressive as at present. He took occasion to emphasize an oft-repeated statement that Masonry in Quebec is "not a political organization." The Address is full of interesting ~atter indicating intelligent advance along all lines of work. The Grand Master reported two official rulings rendered, which were duly approved by the proper committee. He said the financial condition of the Grand Lodge was sound and its funds carefully administered. By the completion of the new Masonic building in Montreal, the Grand Lodge is permanently settled and the officers comfortably situated. The Address is a good document throughout and does credit to the ability and intelligence of its author. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Isaacson, was interesting, full and complete. It was found that the assets of the Grand Lodge amounted'to over $12,000. The Deputies of the several districts rendered quite extended and valuable reports. ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Rev. R. W. Hewton, delivered an address of a路 very profitable and instructive character on the subject of "Masonry an路d Religion." This, production will amply repay the reader for its perusal.

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Quite a lengthy report was rendered by the Committee on the State of Masonry, in which the Grand Master was properly complimented for his able administration. The business of the session was brief and local, and evidently received intelligent consideration. CORRESPONDENCE.

A review of fifty-five Grand Lodge Journals, covering 128 pages, was' rendered by Brother E. T. D. Chambers, committee. It was his tenth' successive annual production, and like old wine, Brother Chambers improves with age, this being one of the best productions of his ten years' service. This writer enters into hearty sympathy with, and tenders sincere condolence to, Brother Chambers in his affliction, which so greatly interfered for a time with the prosecution of his important work. A long and severe personal illness, together with the sickness and death of a beloved son, necessarily affected the tone of his spirit and interfered with the drift of his thought in carrying out the purpose of his appointment. In his exordium we are served with an excellent treat, touching upon the progress of the Order generally, the mission of Freemasonry and other valuable topics, all of which are ably handled. Brother Chambers spiced his review with numerous extracts, giving the usual amount of comments upon the matter appropriated. .I may say of the work that it is a real, genuine 1路eview. I consider him a sound and conservative writer, furnishing much matter for consideration and careful thought in his report. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1895 received courteous recognition in two pages of his report. His spirit was fraternal and kind路 in noting the loss in our Jurisdiction of the distinguished Brethren who had been called from labor during the year, namely Brothers Wood, Affleck and BilloD. He commented very favorably upon my views as to the subject of "physical disqualification." In his review of Tennessee, he gave the Grand Master of that Jurisdiction a pretty thorough roasting. It appears to this writer that the Grand Master in this instance should "rise and explain" as to the in"tent and application of the language used which calls forth the tart comments of Brother Chambers. Brother Fay Hempstead, Grand Secretary of Arkansas, was as unfortunate as the Grand Master of Tennessee, and received quite a vigorous rebuke. We hope that "brotherly love may prevail." The

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conclusion of Brother Chambers' review is interesting路 and fraternal. He was outspoken in his disagreement with the findings of the Grand Lodge of Texas in regard to the institution in Mexico called the "Gran Dieta." . With the same grateful appreciation of the labors of Brother Chambers, and warm personal as well as fraternal regard for him expressed in the past, I take my leave of this excellent Mason and able writer, hopinK thatwe may meet again. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected. They reside at Montreal.

RHODE ISLAND-189S. The Journal of Proceedings contains the reports of one special, a semi-annual and the annual communications. The special meeting was held for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a church. On that occasion two addresses were delivered by representative parties. The semi-annual communication furnished but little of interest to the general Craft. The One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication was held in the city of Providence, May 20th, 1895. Just one year thereafter I received t1?-e Journal of Proceedings, covering about 130 pages. At this session Brother E. H. Rhodes, Grand Master, presided, and Brother Edwin Baker was Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from thirty Lodges. An Address covering five pages was submitted by the Grand Master. It is wholly devoted to business of a local character. He had granted a dispensation to create one new Lodge, which received a charter during the session now under consideration. His Address was followed by the reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters. The Grand Chaplain, the Rev. Henry W. Rugg, presented a memoir on the life and work of Brother Samuel Stine~s, which appears in the Journal. The Grand Secretary reported that there are thirty-seven Lodges in the Jurisdiction, with a membership of nearly 5,000. All the Lodges had made returns with unusual promptness, showing a gain of ninety-five members.

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A brief report on correspondence was written by Brother Henry W. Rugg, )Vhich was entirely devoted to the circular letter sent out by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. The conclusion of the report on that subject was "that no action be taken on said rules, and the circular referred to be placed on file." A report was found in the Proceedings concerning the memorial volume prepared by Brother Rugg. The labors of this earnest and faithful worker will command 'general approval. The work has been delivered, and a copy furnished this office and placed on file in our Grand Lodge library. The retiring Grand Master, Brother Rhodes, received the thanks of the Grand Lodge for the able and satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties of his office. The Grand Secretary was directed to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel and apron for presentation to Brother Rhodes. There is nothing further in the Journal claiming attention from this committee. E. P. LOWDEN, Pawtucket, Grand Master. EDWIN BAKER, Providence, Grand Secretary.

SOUTH CAROLlNA-1895. \

This venerable Grand Body met on the 10th of December and" held its One Hundred and Nineteenth Annual Communication. The thread of its history runs back through the years to troublous times when the war-storm swept over that sunny heritage of man, the fair Southland. Yet Masonry survived that period of desolation, and outlived another of fearful character a little more than thirty years ago. The session under review was held in the Masonic Temple in Charleston, the beautiful old "City by the Sea." Brother Claude E. Sawyer was Grand Master, and Brother Chas. Inglesby, Grand Secretary. Representatives from 160 Lodges were present at the opening session. The Journal reports 180 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 5,902. Compared with last year, a gain of 105 is evidenced. Several Lodges are working under dispensation. The Grand Master, Brother Sawyer; submitted a lengthy Address 'of rare merit, it being of a most practical sort and touching the core of every subject treated. He said: "~asonry is improving in

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South Carolina. It is not growing very rapidly in numbers, but takp.n as a whole the character and tone is tending upward." He announced ~is inability to furnish detailed accounts as desired, because a ~ajority of the District Deputies had not made reports. Speaking of the District Deputy system he said: "It has proven itself to be a complete failure in this State." He added in the course of his remarks that the system had been discussed for forty years before adopted, and soon after its adoption Masonry had begun to decline in tone, and in the quality of work and members. This is hard on the District Deputy system. If the verdict rendered by Grand Master Sawyer is correct as applied to his Jurisdiction, it will not hold good in reference to other Grand Lodges within the scope of my personal knowledge. It ,gives me pleasure to say of the system as operated in Missouri for quite a number of years that it is a grand auxiliary, and haA proved itself of incalculable benefit to the Fraternity. Referring to the decline mentioned above, it seems that the recession dates back some twenty years. In 1875. there were nearly 8,000 Masons in the Jurisdiction of South Carolina. A t that time the system of District Deputies was adopted, and within the twenty years the membership touched low water mark, at about 5,000. The Grand Master announced that during all those years they were busy making Masons, and pertinently asked the question what had become of them. He then declared his belief that the 'number of unaffiliated Masons in South Carolina is as great as the present membership. To explain this alarming decline he cited a number of reasons. First, a lack of qualification on the part of Masters of Lodges. He described the discouraging influence upon educated and cultivated gentlemen entering the Masonic Fraternity, caused by the bunglin!! manner of conferring degrees, and said that it is no wonder that such men soon become disgusted and drop out of the Institution, thereby increasing the army of non-affiliates. It is to be hoped that thisis not a prevalf'nt c.ondition. I fully appreciate the bad effects produced upon men of taste and refinement, who enter Masonry with exalted views of its symbolism and mora] teachings, to witness the murdering 'of language, and crucifixion of Beauty as a goddess presiding within the sacred precincts of Freemasonry. He assigned another reason for the debilitating influences at work in Lodges, anti said that but few people can form an idea of the ignorance of Masonic law that prevails in that Jurisdiction. At this point he touched up the tenacious claim of many that physical perfection is necessary in order to obtain Masonic privileges, These have placed more importance on fingers and toes than hearts and brains, holding that the whole-hearted man with a little part of his toe gone or finger wanting is unfit to be a l\1,ason; while a man physically perfect can be

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welcomed into the Fraternity, though he be deficient in all those high qualifications that render him a fit subject for our beautiful ritual. He condemns another too current and prevalent idea in Masonic Lodges, which is, to rush the men through the offices to enjoy its honors and reach the highest official position, that of Master of a" Lodge. Brother Sawyer stated the plain truth when he said: "The office of Worshipful Master was never intended to confer honors upon man, but to benefit the Craft." He found a disposition strongly manifested looking to cheap Masonry, and regards this as another source of evil.

It is the opinion of the Grand Master of South Carolina that the Brethren, as a rule, are too ea~er to get through the duties of a Lodge session and go home. He advised that when no degrees were to be conferred some Brother should deliver an address, thus creating an interest and waking up the spirit of improvement among the Brethren. The Grand Lodge of South Carolina is extremely sound on the question of physical qualifications. The Grand Mast~r thinks they have carried the construction of the landmark too far. This Grand Jurisdiction stands among the oldest of the country, and clings with unusual pertinacity to the question of perpetual jurisdiction or allegiance. The Grand Master said: "'Vhen the profane applies and is black-balled, he then becomes the material of the Lodge" ; to which I reply that if the Lod~e rejected him it certainly did not want him as its material out of which to make a Mason. Then why should it assert and maintain perpetual control of that which it has absolutely repudiated? If such rejected party passes out of the Jurisdiction of South Carolina and locates in another State where they have a standard of law differing from that of the Jurisdiction from which he moved, and the party becomes eligible under that law to petition for Masonic rights and privileges, by what claim can South Carolina maintain that he cannot be made a Mason? The Jurisdiction where he resides is certainly competent to decide as to his merits and fitness, and when so made, under the accepted rule of well-digested legislation of his present residence, South Carolina" has no legal right or claim in the premises. He has been repudiated once and for all by them, and their claim ceased forever when he passed beyond their control according to constitutional limits. Grand Master Sawyer in treating of the regalia of officers and Lodges said: "r have long thought it would be proper to present each Entered Apprentice with a new apron, to remain his property." I

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quite agree with this view, and announce with pleasure that the Grand Lodge of Missouri requires all of its Subordinates thus to furnish the initiate with a lambskin or white leather apron, to be his property. Grand Master Sawyer urged upon the Grand Lodge the advisability of appointing a historian in each Lodge to write up its history, one copy to be furnished the Grand Secretary and one to be retained by the Lodge. He announced with great pleasure, and it gives me much satisfaction to learn the fact, that the Grand Lodge debt, which has burdened that Jurisdiction so long, is greatly reduced and will probably within the next year be totally extinguished. I join with him in the brief sen':' tence, "Brethren, let us rejoice." Numerous official visitations were reported by the Grand Master, and much pleasure derived by him from his intercourse with the Brethren. He reported quite a list of special dispensations, among others several to permit the conferring of degrees out of the time prescribed by the law. Twenty-two decisions were reported and were duly considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence. There is a practical phase manifested on the part of the Grand Master in all of these official rulings which indicates ~is superior Masonic knowledge and capacity for government. His rulings were approved. I quote one as evidencing the high moral tone of Grand Master Sawyer: "Gambling is a Masonic offense,and no man addicted to that reprehensible practice should be made a Mason, far l~ss elected to any office in the Lodge." In the course of the session's labor the proposition to abolish the District Deputy Grand Master system was duly considered, and a recommendation submitted to get rid of what the Grand Master had pronounced an "utter failure." The report, however, was not approved and the system still continues. Divers and sundry reports were submitted and duly considered during the session. The Grand Secretary, Brother Inglesby, submitted a very full and detailed financial account connected with his department ,of work. The income was shown to be $6,582. Near the close' of the session a tribute was paid to P. G. Master Brother Dendy, who closed his very efficient labors in 1894. An elegant gold watch was the expression furnished him of the appreciation of his Brethren. The tribute was received with appropriate remarks on the part of Brother Dendy, who was thus so handsomely -'watched" by the members of the Grand Lodge. Having been

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"watched" by my Brethren of Missouri in a similar manner after retiring from my second term as Grand Master, I sympathize with the recipient of this compliment in South Carolina. The Grand Lodge years ago became possessed of what is known as the ., Lafayette Trowel." This was a much-coveted and historic work, which the Grand Lodge secured by purchase from its owner, Mrs. Salmond. The amount prQmised upon the purchase of the Trowel had not been fully paid, and the Grand Master pressed upon the attention of the Grand Lodge an appropriation out of its funds to meet this unpaid demand, and the same was granted. I have thus as fully as possible examined all points of interest found In the Journal under consideration, and now devote my attention to the subject of CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Chas. lnglesby, Grand Secretary, prepared and submitted a review of the transactions of sixty-three Grand Lodges, American and foreign. The report covered no pages. Like his former productions, it is largely written, but has more extracts than usual. Perhaps as we older grow, the pen is not so desirable as the scissors. That the committee paid careful attention to the doings of Grand Lodges is evidenced by the very complete summary found in his report. He is a concise writer and knows well how to condense. Two pages 'were used in noticing our Grand 'Lodge transactions of 1894. He took an appropriate and the only rational view of the question at issue between the Grand Lodges of the Indian Territory and Missouri respecting the Lafayette case. It affords me pleasure to state that the action of Missouri in 1894 was duly rectified by the succeeding session, and the error on our part fraternally corrected. Missouri now stands forth in harmony with the views of her sister路 Jurisdictions on this subject, so widely commented upon by Committees on Correspondence. 'Vhile reports on correspondence are always more or less valuable, the general reader is more concerned abont the proceedings of a Grand Lodge than any other department of. work. Hence I have devoted nearly all of the space allotted to South Carolina in reviewing their interestin~ business transactions, and must therefore take my leave of Brother lnglesby and his valuable report without further attention. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected, the former living at Aiken, and the latter at Charleston.

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SOUTH DAKOTA-1896. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened on the 9th of June in Huron, M. W. Bro. F. H. Files, Grand Master, present and presiding, with Geo. A. Pettigrew, Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from seventy of the ninety Lodges of the Jurisdiction. Membership was reported at 4,243. From a statement found in the Journal, I learn that for the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge there has been a decrease in membership, which amounted to thirty-five. The Grand Lodge was welcomed to the citr of Huron by His Excellency Brother Charles H. Sheldon, Governor of South Dakota. The 'Grand Master made an appropriate response. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Files submitted his annual Address, which covered twenty-three pages. He said the past year had, been a "busy one." He reported the creation of two Lodges under dispensation, which received charters during the session. Fraternal relations with Grand Lodges were reported as peaceful. Many petitions for special dispensations bad been received for different purposes, some of which were granted and others refused. Among the privileges accorded the applicants was that very doubtful one, allowing the degrees to be conferred out of time. I note one permission granted, wherein a Lodge was allowed to receive the application of a party who had not resided in the Jurisdiction the required time. The Committee on Jurisprudence disapproved such action and held it to be contrary to the Grand Lodge By-Laws, and that the law in the case should not be set aside. I wish . to ask the question if the same law does not require a certain length of time to elapse before candidates can be advanced from one degree to another. It would follow, if such is the law, that to suspend it in one case ought to justify its suspension in all cases. Therefore I assume that this exercise of the so-called prerogative power of Grand Masters is out of place, and violative of established constitutional provisions. The Grand Master reported seventeen official decisions rende,red during his term. There is a degree of silence manifested in. the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence as to these decisions, indicating doubt in the mind of this writer as to their approval. If his decisions. were all approved, there is one to which I would take exception as a

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fixed law in any Jurisdiction. Treating of the case of an expelled member seeking restoration, the Grand Master ruled that it must be done by petition, which, after one month, should be balloted upon. If the ballot is clear, the Brother must be 1'e-obligated in order to restoration to membership. In the same ruling he announced the view that no sentence of expulsion is operative until approved by the Grand Lodge. This is as strange doctrine as that an expelled Mason must be re-obligated after he is restored to good Masonic standing. He decided that where the officers of the Lodge are re-elected they must be installed, also that the ballot must be spread on the applications of candidates for the mysteries where an unfavorable report has been rendered. To these last rulings no exception can be taken. The proposition of the Grand Lodge of "\Visconsin concerning Masonic charity was considered by a committee and the report was unfavorable. A general report was submitted by the. Grand Lecturer, who received the thanks of the Grand Lodge; but owing to the low state of their finances no appropriation was made, and his labors were discontinued for the present. Grand Secretary Brother Pettigrew submitted a very good report. In doing so he said that "for the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge there has been a decrease in membership." Brother Pettigrew is a .first-class Secretary, and proves himself fully competent to discharge the important duties of that office. The Journal of Proceedings shows the hand of an expert, and would do credit to age and experience in that field of effort, although this is but his second term. The Grand Lodge of South Dakota has laid the foundation for a Grand Charity Fund; at present the amount is not large, but will gradually increase. The Grand Lodge honored itself by electing Brother T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary of Iowa, to honorary membership in the Body. A special report was rendered by the Committee on Correspondence and adopted, recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of 'New Zealand. A resolution was presented and referred to the Committee on By-Laws prohibiting the use of tobacco in any form, in all Lodge rooms in that Jurisdiction during Lodge hours. I am inclined to the opinion that the proposed:prohibition was not adopted. CORRESPONDENCE.

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review covers 120 pages, and contains notices, more or less brief, of fifty-nine Grand Lodges. In his introduction he considered the propositions submitted by the Grand Lodges of Wisconsin and Mississippi, and favored neither. I am glad' that Brother Blatt has been continued from year to year in charge of the correspondence department of his Grand Lodge, and hope that he may not decline to render that valuable service of which he is so capable. Concluding his report, he seemed inclined to be apologetic and depreciate his own labors. There was no need for apology on his part, for the report rendered by him is one of his best. It does . not contain many extracts, but furnishes a complete summary of the doings of Grand Lodge Proceedings reviewed. To our Missouri J ournal for 1895 he accorded the usual amount of courtesy, covering three pages. Our transactions were carefully noted and fraternally treated. He was pleased. to approve the action of our Grand Lodge at its last session respecting the case of B. F. Lafayette. He said "that the Grand Lodge fraternally acknowledged its error," and he was grateful for the spirit in which our former mistakes were corrected. He dissented from the decision that a non-resident Mason could not apply for membership in Missouri, but held that a Mason may apply for membership anywhere regardless of residence. It is proper to observe that the official construction of our law justified the decision commented upon. Speaking of the oration delivered by our Grand Lodge Orator, Brother Ross, he pronounced it a "most able one." Our business transactions were commented upon favorably, in general. The report of this Committee on Correspondence for Missouri received a most courteous recognition. The compliment that this writer received was exuberant, when he says that my labor in the field of ~'1asonry has been felt wherever the work has been read. I part with Brother Blatt with the same cordial appreciation and fraternal feeling that has characterized our relations during the years of our reportorial acquaintance. JAMES LEWIS, Canton, Grand Master. GEO. A. PETTIGREW, Flandreau, Grand Secretary. WM. BLATT, Yankton, Committee on Correspondence.

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T.EN N ESSEE-1896. The Eighty-second Annual Communication commenced its labors in Freemasons' Hall in the city of Nashville, January 29th. M. W. Bro. Geo. H. Morgan was Grand Master, and Brother John D. Garrett, Grand Secretary. The record shows that 409 out of 435 Lodges in the Jurisdiction were represented. I note the presence of fourteen Past Grand Masters. The membership, according to the recapitulation, footed up 17,766, showing a loss of 165. The Grand Master of Kentucky, Brother F. C. Girard, being present was introduced and welcomed with honors due his station. ADDRESS.

An able business document was presented by Grand Master Morgan, covering many and various interests. He recounts the fact that during the efghty-two years of the history of that Grand Lodge, fifty-five Grand Masters had served the Craft in that Jurisdiction, thirty~six h aving cro~sed the narrow stream between the future state and this, while nineteen still remained. Among the distinguished names that have figured in Tennessee Masonry, those of Wilkins Tannehill, Andrew Jackson, John C. Brown, Geo. C. Connor, John Frizzell and others stand out in distinct prominence. To this writer there is a name not mentioned in the modern annals of that Grand Lodge that should never be forgotten, though he never reached the position of Grand Master. I allude to John C. Blackie, the scholarly writer, cultured gentleman and Christian citizen, who for years adorned the pages of路 the Journals of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee with his able and ornate productioI1s on correspondence. Grand Master Morgan reported twenty decisions rendered by him during the year. These were approved generally by the Committee on Jurisprudence, with some slight corrections. These official rulings are of local application and need not be specially commented upon here. Many other official acts are reported in the Address. Visits were made and reported in quite a number of instances. He furnished a list of their prominent members who had been called away from labor by the messenger Death during the term. These were Brother Chas. H. Fuller, Grand Tyler; Brother Wm. H. Morrow, Past Grand Treasurer; Brothers R. M. Mason and A. B. Jewel, Past Senior Grand Wardens; Brother Geo. Harsh, Past Grand Sword Bearer, and Brother Henry R. Howard, Past Senior Grand Deacon. G. L. AP.---91

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From the remarks found in the Address; coupled with the action of the Grand Lodge during its sitting, there must have been considerable electioneering for office prevailing in that section of the country . The Grand Master quoted an old law bearing upon this subject; and called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the necessity of purity in elections. He said: "A Brother who so far forgets himself as to declare his candidacy and electioneer for office in the Grand Lodge 'is unworthy both of confidence and support." From a report subsequently made by the Committee on Jurisprudence, it is learned that there had been seen in the morning newspapers informal announcements of candidates for office in the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master's sentence above quoted is incorporated in the report, and a very vigorous' reprobation was given this kind of conduct. MASONIC ROME.

This institution, young and growing, merits the heartiest approval, and enjoys the warmest affection of oUf Tennessee Brethren. The institution is managed by a Board of Directors, which acts independently of the Grand. Lodge. Grand Master Morgan said he knew of no purpose to turn the Home over to the Grand Lodge, it having once been offered and the offer declined. The statement is made that it does not belong to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, the title being placed in trustees appointed by the Board of Directors. He announced that the surplus in the Grand Lodge Treasury and the per capita tax is sufficient to keep the inmates of the Home. No doubt, however, in the near future, as has been the case in Missouri, larger accommodations will be required to meet the demands of the increasing applicants for admission, and increased outlay rendered necessary. During the session a resolution was adopted directing the Committee on Jurisprudence to investigate the subject, and report at the next Grand Lodge session the best means for raising annually a definite sum for the support of their Masonic Home, and whether it would be best for the Grand Lodge of Tennessee to own and control said institution. PERPETUAL JURISDICTION.

The Grand Master reported having had correspondence with the Grand Secretary of Illinois on this subject. He took a different ground from that occupied by the Grand Lodge of Illinois, and characterized the perpetual jurisdiction dogma as one working great injustice. The Grand Lodge, through its Committee on Jurisprudence, approved his official letter to the Grand Master of Illinois, and declared that Tennessee does not believe in the do~ma of perpetual jurisdiction.

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THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO.

It will be remembered that some years ago, owing to a controversy which grew out of the thing called "Cerneauism," the Grand Lodges of Tennessee and Ohio fraternally "cemented apart." As a result of this alienation, the representative system fell into disuse between these Bodies. Grand Master Morgan opened a correspondence with Grand Master Wan'en of Ohio, looking to the restoration of proper amicable relations which should exist between Grand Jurisdictions. The correspondence between these two Masonic dignitaries is of a very fraternal and high quality, resulting in a happy understanding and the re-establishment of Masonic comity and good will between these sister Jurisdictions. Grand Master Morgan was congratulated and complimented by his Grand Lodge for successfully restoring fraternal relations between Tennessee and Ohio. The question of recognizing the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was mentioned by Grand Master Morgan, and the路 Committee on Correspondence was given instructions to report one year hence. The Grand Master concluded his full and very commendable Address with a beautiful dissertation on "Peace." He. portrayed admirably the blessings of peace, and designated cruel war, its opposite, as the harbinger of want, sorrow, bloodshed and human degradation. He thought, what is ,doubtless the common sentiment among the best people of our civilized nations, that the two great English-speaking powers of the world should not allow questions of policy tp embroil them in the dire conflicts of sanguinary strife. These views, so eloquently uttered, were highly approbated by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Taking the Address of Brother Morgan as a whole, it may be certified as one of the able productions of the times, and a valuable contribution to the Masonic labors of Tennes~ee Grand Masters. There are reports furnished in detail by the other officials of the Body, such as the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Board of Custodians and various committees. The work of the degrees was exemplified during the session. From the Grand Secretary's report; which is a good one, there seemed to be a balance in the treasury of nearly $16,000. Brother Garrett is a worthy successor of the illustrious and noble John Frizzell, late Grand Secretary ()f the Grand Lodge of Tennessee.

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During the session four Lodges, previously under dispensation, received charters, and three dispensations were granted for the formation of new Lodges. Tennessee, like many of her sister Jurisdictions, has been heard from on the saloon question. Under the head of "A New Edict," a resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge, and the following is declared to be the "edict" of that Body: "No person shall be initiated, passed or raised in any Subordinate Lodge of this Jurisdiction who is engaged. in the manufacture for sale, or in the sale, of intoxicating liquors as a beverage." To say that the adoption of the foregoing pleased this writer, but feebly expresses his sentiments. All hail to Tennessee, the mother of Masonry in Missouri! The daughter long since took a position on this subject, and now the mother falls into line, making a deliverance that will go sounding down through the years. The only regret connected with this legislation in the mind of the present writer is that they did not do as Missouri did, demand of liquor sellers in the Fraternity to "quit the business or quit Masonry." No doubt there are some engaged in that nefarious traffic who wear white aprons and gloves in token of their innocence, and yet their hands are stained with the blood of their fellow beings, perhaps Brother Masons, rendering them as guilty as the murderous wretch mentioned in the legend of the third degree, who conspired against the life and accomplished the death of the widow's son. CORRESPONDENCE.

A new committee is to the front this year, doing the work that has been performed by other illustrious writers in past years. Brother H. H. Ingersoll, P. G. M., furnished a report covering 104 pages, in which he reviewed the Proceedings of forty-seven Grand Lodges, some of them for two years. Brother Ingersoll compiled his report from the Journals reviewed by making numerous extracts, and in general presented a very good summary. . Missouri for 1895 received the compliment of two pages. He from the Address of the Grand Master, reports on our Masonic Home, from the oration of Brother Ross, from the tribute to Brother Wood, P. G. M., and made a brief clipping from my tribute to the late excellent Brother John Frizzell. ~leaned

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路suade their chief officers to make visitations general. The latter they will never do. The District Deputy system, as operated in Missouri during a series of years, has proved eminently successful, and supplements the. labors of the higher Grand Officers, who fail to visit among Lodges in this Jurisdiction. PHILIP N. MATLOCK, Kenton, Grand Master. JOHN B. GARRETT, Nashville, Grand Secretary. GEO. H. MORGAN, Cookeville, Committee on Correspondence.

TEXAS-1895. The annual sent out by this Grand Lodge continues to be among the largest of the times, containing nearly 600 pages. The printing of the membership by Lodges necessarily augments the size of the Journal very greatly. . The Sixtieth Animal Coinmunication was held in the city of Houston commencing December 3d, with M. W. Bro. Gus. Garrison, Grand Master. Brother John Watson was Grand Secretary, who stated that representatives were enrolled from 372 Lodges, in addition to ten Past Grand Masters, and other Past Grand Officers. I estimate from the statement of the Grand Secretary that there' are about 500 Lodges in the Jurisdiction, with a reported membership of 26,841. Counting the figures as printed, there was an increase of 3,113 in membership, with a loss of 2,223, leaving a net gain of 890 for the year. This is a large and growing Jurisdiction. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Garrison presented an Address covering fourteen pages. I presume I he refers to hard times in his opening sentence when he said that "temporarily w~ are perhaps poorer than ever before." Still he said: "From every portion of the State come words of good cheer. We are slowly but surely prospering." He recorded in terms of sadness the bereavement sustained by the Fraternity in Texas by the death of two Past Grand Masters. Brother Chas. Stewart, who was elected Grand Master in 1882, and Brother Z. E. Coombs, who was chosen Grand Master in 1885, had passed beyond the river. Proper tributes were paid to these deceased Brethren by the Grand Master.

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He reported the granting of dispensations for the formation of five new Lodges, which received charters during the session. The sixteen Lodges chartered at the last session had been duly constituted under the order of the Grand Master. The Address contains full reports of the laying of corner-stones, public installations and other matters of local interest. He said concernin~ foreign relations: "The Grand Lodge of Texas has enjoyed the most. pleasant relations with all other Grand Bodies with whom we are in fraternal correspondence." Feeling calle,d upon to defend the action of the Grand Lodge of Texas concernin~ the reco~nition of Mexican Masonry known as the "Gran Dieta Symbolica of Mexico," he devoted several pages to the purpose of showing the legitimacy of Masonry in that country. Official rulings were reported, eleven in number, and passed upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence. A Lodge in Texas had conferred the degrees on a party before he had acquired the necessary residence of twelve months. The decision was that "the action of the Lodge was irregular, but not void as to the party made a Mason." The committee affirm~d this view of the Grand Master. He decided that the Worshipful Master of a Lodge could not vacate the chair during a trial and call some qualified Brother to presid~ while he prosecuted the charges against an accused member. The Committee on Jurisprudence very positively dissented from this decision of the Grand Master, and very properly, in the estimation of this writer. The committee is silent as to sever-al of the other rulings reported. One decision was, "A petition for ~ffiliation may be withdrawn any time before ballot." Under our Missouri law such withdrawal cannot be allowed. The Grand Master paid a very clever tribute to his agents in the field, the Deputies of Districts. He said: "From the fifty-six Brethren scattered all over our great State we gather information obtainable from no other source. With untiring zeal these faithful Craftsmen have gone out, and into the Lodges all over Texas, and have carried with them lessons of morality and good." Grand Master Garrison closed his very excellent business paper with grateful acknowledgments for the honor conferred upon him, and for the kindness received from the Fraternity generally. Upon retiring he was complimented with the usual Past Grand Master's jewel. The Deputy Grand Master of that Jurisdiction seems to hold, under their law, a position equal in many respects to his chief. This is learned from the report made by that official, in which it appears he granted quite a number of dispensations, rp,fused applications for others, enforced discipline, and rendered a number of official decisions,

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all of which acts were duly approved. It seems to this writer that official authority is largely divided in Texas and numerously -dIStributed. ' The Grand Secretary, Brother W atso~, furnished a very full and unusually extended report. From it I learn that all the Lodges, with the exception of two, made returns, but not all had paid Grand Lodge dues. The Committee on Finance said that all the Lodges made returns, something that had never previously happened before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. The difference amounts to only two between the committee and the Grand Secretary. VerHying what I have said as to the fullness of the Grand Secretary's report, I quote from what he says: "Of the total number of Masons, 889 use profane language, 711 are gamblers, and 419 drink to intoxication." I am constrained to ask the question if out of the nearly 27,000 Masons in Texas only 887 use profane language. I wonder if this includes the "711 gamblers" and "419 who drink to intoxication"? I must confess that this, is a new line regarding statistical matter. The Grand Secretary regretted that the returns were not more correctly made out, as more than one-third had to be returned for correction. Perhaps the incorrectness of the returns may account for the small percentage of profane swearer's reported in the Grand Jurisdiction. Brother Watson furnished a very interesting historical sketch of the Grand Lodge of Texas, showing its constitution in the year 1837 in the city of Houston, which Body, when convened for the purpose of organization, was presided over by "that distinguished Mason, soldier and f'ttatesman, Sam Houston, first President of the Republic of Texas." During the session a resolution was ,offered by Brother W. G. Wood, "providing that no person engaged in the liquor traffic should be eligible to the degrees of Masonry." This paper was referred to . the Committee on Jurisprudence. I have searched diligently and repeatedly for a report on said resolution from the Committee on Jurispruden<;e, but find it not. Perhaps the resolution went to the foot of the dOCKet, or, as the lawyers say, "continued generally." It seems from the report of the committee that the Grand Master must have granted a dispensation to form a Lodge in the city of Dallas within the jurisdiction of a Lodge already located there, without authority of law. The committee on said subject said that they could not "approve the action of the Grand Master, as it was not only a

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violation of the law, but that it must not be accepted as a precedent for the future.'~ Grand Masters, like other human mortals, are not infallible. The Committee on Finances reported 'that their Masonic Temple in Houston cost $140 more to keep it up and pay expenses, than the income; besides there were $700 due for taxes for 1895 which had to pe met.路 Can it be possible that this Masonic Temple is an elephant on the hands of our Texas Brethren? In order to reduce expenses in connection with the Temple, the office of superintende'nt of that institution was abolished, and the duties connected with the position enjoined upon the Grand Secretary without compensation. The former Grand Secret!lry seems to have been in arrears to the Grand Lodge when he retired from office to the amount of $2,500. The committee said that $2,100 had been paid over, and that the balance would be made good as soon as possi ble.

The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Fund reported that the sum of $92,000, including loans and cash on hand, was the maximum amount raised thus far in behalf of that institution. It appeat:s . from the report of this committee that the Grand Lodge in 1887 owed the Grand Charity Fund the sum of $23,000, which was borrowed and used for the building of the Temple in Houston. The Grand Lodge is still in arrears to the Charity Fund to the amount of about $6,000. The question suggests itself whether the $23,000 borrowed by the Charity Fund is included in the item of loans amounting to $87,000. The Committee on Correspondence reported respecting the Mississippi resolution, and reached the conclusion that the rules propos,ed by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi as a solutiop. of the question of jurisdiction over candidates do not meet with general approval, nor settle the question involved. A resolution was adopted prohibiting any Brother from holding two elective offices at the same time, in consequence of which action "Brother John Watson, Grand Secretary, resigned his membership on the Committee on Work." A resolution was submitted during the session concerning Holland Lodge, which was declared contumacious and insuhordinate. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported that it would be unwiseto follow out the lines contemplated in said resolution by administering discipline to said Holland Lodge.

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I have thus carefully noted the general features of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Texas. COHRESPONDENCE.

A review covering 132 pages was submitted by that excellent Mason and capable reviewer, Brother Thos. M. Matthews. The review is in keeping with his former labors; perhaps not so extended, but will repay, as it merits, careful reading. Missouri received the usual courtesy from the committee, assigning us four pages of his space. He said the Address of Brother Thomas was a very plain, practical report of his year's stewardship. Brother Matthews noted with approval the action of Brother Thomas in refusing to confer degrees out of time; also to allow Lodges to .appear in public on other than Masonic occasions. He dissented from the decision rendered that a Mason should not be allowed to visit a Lodge or appear in Masonic proceesions who had been continuously rejected, not allowing twelve months to elapse between his petitions. I take pleasure in informing Brother Matthews that this objectionable law, under which Brother Thomas was compelled to rule, has been amended placing the rejected non-affiliate in a proper position{ and freeing him from the disabilities imposed by the former law. The oration of Brother Ross, our Grand Orator, was complimented as "sensible, practical and interesting." He concludes from our reports that the Masonic Home is doing good work, and that the. Missouri Brethren have reason to be very proud of it. Indeed, we are proud of it. . The report of Brother Givan, chairman of the Committee on Appeals, received high commendation from Brother Matthews. The action of our Grand Lodge respecting the Indian Territory controversy, involving the case of Mr. Lafayette, was pronounced just, what ought to have been done by j1S one year before. Brother 짜atthews acknowledged gratefully the receipt of our Proceedings and the report of this Committee on Correspondence in advance of the usual time, thereby enabling him to complete his review of Missouri before their annual communication in December, our Grand Lodge having completed its labors late in October. I thank

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my Texas Brother very cordially for his expression of high appreciation of my labors as a Masonic writer. He eXlJressed regret that I did not put in an appearance at their Grand Lodge session in December, . 1894, while taking a vacation in the Jurisdiction of Texas. It was not possible. Without lingering longer, however pleasant it might be, with Brother Matthews, I close my review with renewed expressions of warm fraternal' feeling and personal good will, joining in the sweet hope expressed that in the sweet bye and bye "we shall meet beyond the river." R. B. ABERNATHY, Gonzales, Grand Master. JOHN WATSON, Houston, Grand Secretary.

UTAH-1896. The,Twenty-fifth Annual Communication commenced its labors at the Masonic Hall in Salt Lake City, January 21st. Brother Alvin C. Emerson, Grand Master, present and presiding; the venerable and faithful Chrlstopher Diehl, Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from eight Lodges. Several Past Grand Officers, among them six Past Grand Masters, were present. The membership of the Lodges in that Jurisdiction was reported at 738, being a gain of sixty-two over the previous year. The Grand Secretary reported that in these several Lodges there were cash funds on hand amounting to $14,358, with property owned and valued at $11,560. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Emerson presented a most interesting paper, his exordium being given to admirable moralizing. He stated that the condition of the Craft was satisfactory, and announced that peace and harmony prevailed among all the Lodges and Brethren. He commended the zeal evinced by members of the Craft, and gave expression to his highest appreciation of the manner in which they had accomplished their work. He gave cordial endorsement to the social features prominent among the Lodges. The statement is added that some of the Lodges adhered to their plan of keeping away from Lodge banquets all intoxicating beverages. This commendable .conduct he praised most highly, urging all the Lodges not to permit the use of intoxicating

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drinks of any kind or character in or about the Lodges, or at any Masonic banquet. His earnest and' practical admonitions along this line are worthy of the man, of the office he filled and the Order he represented. He announced that the same friendly relations existed between his Grand Lodge and other Jurisdictions that have long obtained. He had made visits to all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction except two. On the occasion of his visits, receptions were given that afforded full proof of the kindly sentiments of the Brethren toward their chief officer. Other local matters were detailed in the Address. Two decisions were reported, one of which was approved. The second was referred to a Committee on Standard Work, and sent over to the next annual session. The question thus referred was, "Has a visiting Brother a right to demand an inspection of the Lodge charter?" The Grand Master路 treated the subject of standard work at some length and in a practical way. Masonry and politics afforded a theme on which he discoursed, and uttered strong sentiments respecting such 'Masons as would seek to drag Masonry down through the dirty pool of politics, and the name of such should be execrated by all Masons, to which this writer gives a cordial and hearty endorsement. He likewise dealt a vigorous blow at the un masonic custom, too prevalent among the Craft, known as electioneering in Lodges. In closing this brief notice of the Address of Grand Master Emerson, it is enough for me to say that it is a fine document. The Committee on Address said it was full of wise counsel, and was regarded as a model of the work performed by the Grand Master. The committee likewise commended his words respecting the use of intoxicating liquors at Lodge banquets. The same committee gave cordial endorsement to the position taken by the Grand Master in condemning the attempt to introduce politics and political methods into the Lodges. The report of .Brother Diehl, the Grand Secretary, is in keeping with all his former labors, being a very valuable contribution to the history of Masonry in Utah. It is full of items of general interest, followed by a financial statement. showing the condition of the funds of the Grand Body. Brother Diehl is Grand Librarian, and furnished a statement as to the condition of their Grand Lodge Library. One charter was granted during the session. Upon recommendation of Brother Diehl, as Committee on Correspondence, the Grand ,..f 1

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Lodge of New Zealand was duly recognized, and the right hand of fellowship extended to that remote Jurisdiction. The report 'of the committee on the celebration of their Quarter Centennial was submitted and concurred in. The time fixed for such celebration is January 19th, 1897. From the program laid out by the committee, it will be a grand and interesting affair. The Grand Lodge ordered the painting of the portrait of the retiring . Grand Master, Brother Alvin C. Emerson, which is to be placed in the Masonic Hall at Salt Lake City. Our Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Utah have a signet ring which descends from one Grand Master to another. This was delivered by the retiring Grand Master to his successor, Brother Wm. T. Dalby, with a proper address, and was responded to in fitting terms by the recipient. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Diehl, chairman of the committee, always prepares an admirable feast for his readers, the present one being in harmony with his many and charming reports of the past. The Journals of fifty路 six Grand Lodges were reviewed, and his work condensed within the limits of ninety-four pages. The review evidences the usual labored effort of the committee, who ust'shis scissors somewhat freely, but his pen more j!enerously, both being employed with due discretion. Brother Diehl always commends what is commendable and deemed by him to be right and proper. He summarizes admirably. He is always sound in view and correct in conclusion, and was never more so than in reviewing the mistalren position occupied by our Grand Lodge at its session in 1894 respecting the Indian Territory question. Being settled and no longer an open question, I am gratified that our later action in the premises has met universal approval. Brother Diehl favors the maintenance and continuance of the Grand Representative system. The Proceedings of our annual session, held in Jefferson City, were kindly treated and given three pages of his space. He was very clever in his notice of Grand Master Thomas' Address, quoted his decisions ~nd conned the document carefully. Speaking of the decision respecting the right of a Mason residing in New Jersey to petition a Lodge for membership in Missouri, he said, "It is not good law." I will not controvert this assertion. Our Grand Lodge By-laws seem to sustain the decision of Brother Thomas by construction. When Grand Master of this State thirty-five years ago, I rendered a decision which was approved by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, differing from the view held

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by Brother Thomas. I said then that while it was lawful it was not always expedient for a Mason to petition for membership in any Jurisdiction while not a resident or citizen of the same. Referring to the oration of Brother Ross delivered during the last session, Brother Diehl said, "It is very excellent." Brother Diehl had a very kind word for our Masonic Home and prayed, "May the great 'I Am' protect the Masonic Home of Missouri." I may add that many have been the prayers and many will be offered through the coming years in behalf of that noblest Masonic charity, our Masonic Home. He was kind in reviewing my report on correspondence and commended the same, saying, "It was very instructive." He showed ,his appreciation by clipping, with hearty endorsement, what I had written respecting a Lodge of Masons turning out as an escort to a Commandery of Knights Templar. The conclusion of his report was brief, and he submitted his work with the hope that it might merit perusal. I take leave of the committee'with the cordial prayer, "Long live Brother Diehl." WM. T.DALBY, Salt Lake City, Grand Master. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, Salt Lake City, Grand Secretary and Committee on Correspondence.

VERMONT-1896. The Grand Lodge commenced the labors of the One Hundred and Third Annual Communication,in the city of Burlington, June 10th. A handsome Journal of Proceedings of over 400 pages was received in less than two months. The J oumal contains a record of four special meetings held' for dedicatory purposes. The annual communication was presided over by M. W. Bro. K. Haskins, Grand Master. Brother Warren G. Reynolds was Grand Secretary. Tliere were' representatives present from eighty-one of the 101 Lodges in the JU,risdiction. The membership is reported at 9,694. Funds on hand, including general and Temple funds, amount路 to $11,142. ADDRESS.

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the delay on the part of Lodges in making returns. Vigorous legislation was regarded as necessary to bring about compliance with duty on the part of Subordinate Lodges. A few decisions were reported, and met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. These rulings are in perfect accord with the well-established standard of Masonic law. The Address taken as a whole is a creditable business document, and was pronounced "able and instructive" by the committee. The Grand Master was complimented by said committee for his earnest and faithful service to the Craft during the year. They also reported the condition of the Order as everywhere prosperous, while peace and harmony prevailed. The Grand Master used the dispensing power quite freely, and granted permission for the conferring of degrees in numerous instances "without waiting the prescribed time." He made some visits, and reported a pleasant time enjoyed among the Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Vermont has in mind the purpose to build a Masonic Temple. This subject was treated at length and elaborately. The Grand Secretary, Brother Reynolds, present~d a statistical exhibit showing the conqition of finance. Owing to the late hour at which this Journal came to hand, a mere glance at the transactions is all that I can give, and I proceed at once to the subject of CORRESPONDENCE.

The review was made by Brother Marsh O. Perkins, and embraces a thorough examination of the Journals of fifty-two Grand Lodges. He opened "with fraternal greetings to all," which spirit pervaded the entire report. The work .is seasoned with plenty of well-chosen excerpts; the comments on these are in good taste, and the review of Grand Lodge doings is most complete. If Brother Perkins should never write another sentence, the following,will give h'im the highest fame and Masonic standing. Speaking of the physical qualifications necessary to be possessed by candidates for our mysteries, he said: "True manhood, not bodily infirmities, shall determine the eligibility of a candidate for initiation. Mental strength and power cann'ot be weakened by abbreviated fingers and toes or other physical defects. The animal may be defective in its members, but the man still remains unchanged; .what is wanted for the building of the Temple is the man, and not the animal." Our Missouri Journal for 1895 was handsomely reco~nized, four pages being awarded the work. He presented a summarized view of

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our entire transactions. His approval of our Grand Lodge ruling that "affirmation is as binding as an oath," is very grateful to, and highly appreciated by, this writer, and will win the commendation of Missouri Masons. Our action was approved wherein the Grand Lodge modified the law which had disfranchised rejected non-affiliated Masons. He pronounced the address upon "Freemasonry" by our Grand Orator, Brother Ross, an "admirable" one. Brother Perkins called me to an account as to my comments on the law of Vermont respecting the accumulation of dues against one under suspension for non-payment. Viewing the subject from his standpoint, there is no controversy between us. He said: "If a Brother be financially able to meet his obligations and refuses to do so, then he is brought to the bar of justice to receive a fixed reward." The punishment of such, to the full limit of the law, is just and right; but still, that does not justify charging him with dues for the time he was not receiving any Masonic benefits. Owing to excessively warm weather, the lateness of the season when the Vermont Journal came to hand, together with a press of work preparatory to our Grand Lodge meeting, I cannot tarry longer with Brother Perkins, although it would be both profitable and pleasurable to do so. I adopt the closing sentiment of his conclusion as expressive of my own feelings, including Brother Perkins as a special object of this parting remark. "Renewing fraternal greetings to all, and acknowledging my indebtedness to other reviewers," I express my personal appreciation of the kind. words uttered by all towards this writer, and take an affectionate leave of the committ~e of Vermont. KITTREDGE HASKINS, Brattleboro, Grand Master. WARREN G. REYNOLDS, Burlington, Grand Secretary. MARSH O. PERKINS, Windsor, Committee on Correspondence.

VIRGINIA-1895. The One Hundred and Eighteenth Session of the Grand Lodge of Virginia was opened in Masonic Temple in the city of Richmond, December 3d. M. W. Bro. J. P. Fitzgerald was Grand Master; R. W~ Bro. J. V. Bidgood, Grand Secretary. Representatives were in attendance from 190 Lodges. The membership of the Jurisdiction is reported at 12,572, showing a gain of ninety-three for the term. I notice the presence of six Past Grand Masters, and a large number of Past Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, and Representatives of Grand Lodges.

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ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master covered sixteen pages. He opened with a note of sorrow in recording the loss sustained by the Fraternity in that Jurisdiction. The hand of affliction fell heavily upon the Craft when R. W. Bro. Wm. B. Isaacs, Grand Secretary, laid aside the implements of Masonic handicraft on the 9th of June, 1895. He had been connected with the office of Grand Secretary for more than fifty years, either as chief or assistant. He was buried by the Grand Lodge, with the honors due his life and character. Brother F. A. 'Reed, Grand Senior Warden, died on the 23d of August. He was buried with Masonic honors, being deeply mourned by the Fraternity and the citizens of the old city of Alexandria. Proper memorial tributes prepared by committees appointed for the purpose were furnished, and made a part of the record of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master, upon the death of Brother Isaacs, appointed Brother Joseph V. Bidgood to fill out the unexpired term. The Grand Master announced the continuance of fraternal relations between Virginia and other Grand Jurisdictions. Inquiry having been made by the Grand Master of Illinois as to the position of Virginia on the question of "perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material," Grand Master Fitzgerald replied that he was not aware that the Grand Lodge of Virginia. had ever made a deliverance upon the subject. The Masonic Home, an institution that has grown up in Virginia within the past few years and become the pride and glory of the Craft in that Jurisdiction, received special mention and commendation. A full and very valuable report was furnished by the President of the Home and was printed in the Proceedings. The assets of this institution, from the report of the Secretary, amount to some $37,000. When first opened the Home received boys only. Subsequently the Home was' opened to orphan girls. The number now on the roll amounts to thirty-two. The Board of Management has not yet concluded to admit widows of deceased Masons. The President of the Home urged upon the Board the propriety of admitting into the institution Masonic widows, especially mothers whose children are received into the institution. Five new Lodges were created under dispensation by order of the Grand Master. His Address reports the issuance of special dispensations, dedication of halls, laying of corner-stones and public installations.

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Five decisions were reported by the Grand Master, and approved by the Committee on Laws. The Address was referred to a committee consisting of the Past Grand Masters present. The Committee on Address announced the great pleasure realized from a consideration of the document, and gave it extended approval. The committee declared, "The Address of the Grand Master is one of exceptional merit, and contains much that is suggestive of thoughtful consideration to the Craft." The election of officers and installation occurred on the second day of the session. Reports of Grand Lecturer and District Deputy Grand Masters were furnished and printed in the Proceedings, taking up a large portion of its space. I find nothing claiming particular attention or entitled to special comment. The Journal' contains a history of Roman Eagle Lodge, No. 122. This work is brought up from the origin of the Lodge in 1820 to 1895, a period of seventy-five years. The work was prepared by Brother Geo. W. Dame, Grand Chaplain, whose death has since that session been published to the Masonic world. There is no report on correspondence. ';['he Grand Secretary reports the fact that the committee on that interest found it impossible' to prepare a report in time for the usual communication, but assures the Craft that the report will be submitted to the next Grand communication. There was a change in the Grand Secretary department. Brother Bidgood, having served temporarily, was succeeded by Brother Geo. W. Carrington, who resides in "Richmond on the James." The Grand Master, Brother J. P. Fitzgerald, was re-elected, and lives at Farmville. Brother W. F, Drinkard, of Richmond, is the Committee on Correspondence.

WEST VIRGINIA-1895. The Thirty-first Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple in the city of Charleston commencing the 12th day of November. M. W. Bro. G. W. Feidt was Grand Master; Brother Geo. W. Atkinson, Grand Secretary. The Journal of Proceedings contains the records of five special communications at which corne;r-stones were duly laid. I enjoy G. L. AP.-IO.

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reviewing the Proceedings of West Virginia. There is always something solid, like the mountains of that Jurisdiction, and an airy freshness, reminding one of the pure atmosphere of their lofty altitudes. The Grand Secretary, the:M. 'V. Bro. Geo. W. Atkinson, P. G. M., the efficient official, able writer, 'scholar and poet, knows how to do things. He furnished an annual of large proportions and in excellent time. The Journal, containing nearly 500 pages, reached this office in some sixty days after the session closed. It is a volume of much merit, and replete with interest. From the recapitulation furnished by the Grand Secretary I learn that there were 100 chartered Lodges on the roll, ninety-nine of which were represented. Seven Lodges, \vhich had been under dispensation, were duly~chartered at the communication now being considered. The reported membership foots up 5,537, showing an estimated gain of 315. ADDRESS.

The annual message of Grand Master Feidt covered eleven pages. Following a suggestive exordium is a schedule of official acts performed, such as granting special dispensations, Lodges created, decisions rendered and other matters of local interest. Of the decisions 路reported the Committee on Jurisprudence said: "His decisions embodied the Masonic law in force in this Jurisdiction." The Representative system still flourishes in that Grand Lodge. The question of establishing a Masonic Home was a chief featur.e in the Address and legislation of the Grand Body. The Grand Master recommended that some action be taken towards the establishment of a Masonic Home for the orphans of deceased Master Masons. He regarded it as the most valuable work that could be entered upon by the Grand Lodge. He asked the very pertinent question, "Brethren, shall the Masonic Craft in West Virginia be behind in this noble and godlike work?" This question seems not to have been asked in vain, as a resolution was adopted authorizing the Grand Master to appoint a committee of three whose duty it shall be to inquire into the propriety and expediency of purchasing property, looking to the erection of a Masonic Home thereon. Such committee was appointed, and reported in effect that the Grand Secretary should print and send out circulars to all Lodges, soliciting subscriptions for the establishment of the proposed Masonic Home. The committee expressed the opinion that enough money could be raised..to purchase a suitable Home. . Taking the Address of the Grand Master as a whole, it was creditable alike to his head and heart.

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The Grand Secretary, Brother Atkinson, presented what may be termed a general report, embracing various items of interest to the local Fraternity, followed by his financial exhibit. He must be afflicted by the tardiness of Lodges and Secretaries in making and forwarding annual returns. He said that but few Lodges sent their reports in advance of the meeting of the Grand Lodge. He must have a good time pntting his fiscal affairs into shape with such delays on the part of Lodge Secretaries; Of course he could not present any statistical and financial exhibit of the year's work to the Grand Lodge. It must have necessitated delay in bringing out his tabular statements. Brother Atkinson said that he believed on the whole that Masonry was keeping step with the development of the State. He recorded with gratitude that death had not stricken any of the officers of the Grand Lodge. From his financial statement I learn that the income for the year was about $4,000. After all disbursements there is a cash balance on hand of about the same amount. Reports of the Grand Lecturer, District Lecturers and District Deputy Grand Masters are found in the J ournaI. The record states that after the, adjournment of the Grand Lodge, the Brethren were treated to a banquet furnished by the local Lodge. It must have been" a grand affair from what the Grand Secretary said about it, who states "that it was a grand dinner, covering nine courses, with forty waiters." The distinguished Brother O. S. Long, P. G. M.;presided and acted as toastmaster. The announcement of that fact evidences the good time had by the Brethren. The Journal contains reports of various interests, which were duly considered and acted upon. Speaking of the proposed plan of Masonic relief submitted to the Grand Lodges of this country by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, the Committee on Jurisprudence said: "We are not inclined to recommend its adoption at this time by tbis Grand Lodge." The Grand Lodge ordered the procurement of a life-size oil portrait of P. G. Master Feidt, to be placed in the gallery of portraits of Past Grand Masters. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report of'BrotherGeo. W. Atkinson, P. G. M., covers 274 pages and constituted his tenth successive review. I find no list of Journals reviewed and consequently cannot announce the number that passed under his inspection. The report is almost entirely written, containing but very few excerpts.

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Our Missouri Journal for 1895 received very courteous treatment from the committee, being assigned four full pages of his space. He gleans well and summarizes satisfactorily. The decision of Grand Master Thomas respecting affirmation being allowed in place of the ordinary obligation of candidates taking the degrees, was quoted. Referring to the visit of our Grand Lodge to the State penitentiary in a body, he said "that this is the very last place that a Mason ought to go." For the relief of my admired friend and Brother Atkinson, allow me ~o say that the Grand Secretary did not go to said "place." I have no desire to become a,cquainted with the society of that institution or seek a future residence therein. He quoted approvingly from the oration delivered by our Grand Orator, Brother Ross, and appropriated a part of the report of the superintendent of our Masonic Home. Excerpting from the report of Brother McDowell, Grand Lecturer, he said the work showed great energy on his part to secure uniformity. My report on correspondence received favorable comment, and was pronounced able.

r cannot linger longer with the versatile and scholarly committee of West Virginia, but will conclude this review by f:'imply mentioning the poem written by him called "The Level and the Square." Brother Atkinson has been in sweet dal,liance with the Muses, and from this, or other causes, has won the title of LL. D. As "Doctor of Laws" I greet him, and when we meet the handshake will be mutual between "us doctors,'" one having his assignment of duty in the world of civil law, the other in the field of theological research. The old saying, "When doctors differ who is right?" will never apply to Dr. Atkinson and myself. Weare of one heart and one mind, and our fellowship is the fruit of a generous and genuine fraternity. JOHN M. COLLINS, Charleston, Grand Master. GEO. W. ATKINSON, LL. D., Wheeling, Grand Secretary.

WlseONSI N-1896. FIFTY-SECOND ANNUAL CO,MMUNICATION.

This session. of the Grand Lodge. was held in. the new Masonic building in the city of Milwaukee commencing June 9th. M. W. Bro. W. W. Perry was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. John \V. Laflin, Grand Secretary. There are 235 Lodges with a membership of 16,408 in that Jurisdiction. The report shows a net gain of 407. Representatives

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were in attendance from 217 Lodges. The entire number of Lodges had made returns, although a few had failed to pay dues on time. ADDRESS.

An Address of seventeen pages was submitted by the GrandMaster. Seven pages of the message presented the explanatory and hortatory views of his mind. He reported "seventy-six applications for dispensations to do away with constitutional provisions"; forty-eight were granted, twenty-eight refused. Of those granted, a good proportion were to "do away with the constitutional time limit in conferring degrees." One dispensation had been granted for the formation of a new Lodge, the same receiving a charter during the session. DECISIONS.

Nine decisions were reported and duly consid~red by the Committee on Jurisprudence. These rulings met the approval of the committee. Said committee reported in favor of honorary membership, and the same was approved. Grand Secretary Brother Laflin submitted a general report, in which there is a recommendation for a compilation and reprint of their laws. The recommendation was adopted by the Grand Lodge. He reported with pride and pleasure that a new office had been furnished for the Grand Secretary. This office is located in the new Masonic building in the city of Milwaukee. From the fiscal report of Brother Laflin it is learned that the income for the year amounted to nearly $6,000. A report on correspondence was submitted by the committee, Brother Gabriel Bouck, covering six pages. It does not contain a review of any Grand Lodge Journal, but seemed to favor a discontinuance of that kind of work. His recommendation in this respect was approved, therefore there is no general report on correspondence. The brief report submitted was passed upon by a committee, and. the opinion presented that reports on correspondence should not hereafter be published unless ordered by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Expenditures offered to compensate Brother Bouck for his report to the amount of $50. This generous offer was respectfully declined. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Trustees of the. Grand Lodge to loan any surplus funds of the Body on hand upon good realestate security.

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Various reports were submitted emanating from different committees, and the same were approved. A Past Grand Master's jewel was ordered to pe prepared and presented to the retiring Grand Master, Brother W. W. Perry. During the session of the Grand Lodge, a hall of one of the Lodges in Milwaukee was dedicated, and an interesting address delivered by P. G. Master N. M. Littlejohn. ALDRO JENK.S, Dodgeville, Grand Master. .JOHN W. LAFLIN, Milwaukee, Grand Secretary.

WYOMING-t8SS. Brother Kuykendall, the ,Grand' Secretary, continues to furnish annually a beautiful and interesting j OIirnal of their Proceedings. The one under review at present contains the transactions of the Twentyfirst Annual Communication held at Rock Springs, September 10th. Brother J. T. Holliday was Grand Master; Brother W. L. Kuykendall, Grand Secretary. .There are sixteen Lodges on the roster, with a reported membership of 976, showing a gain over the previous year of sixty. ADDRESS.

An interesting paper of eight pages contained all the matter the Grand Master deemed necessary to present for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. He announc~d their foreign relations peaceful as heretofore. He presented the correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Montana as to jurisdiction over certain material in Yellowstone Park. The committee on his Address, in considering the subject, approved bis position and declared that they would not waive jurisdiction over any portion of their territory. The point in this case is that Montana asked Wyoming to waive jurisdiction over certain material in Yellowstone Park that was located within the bounds of the Wyoming Jurisdiction. Five decisions were reported and afterwards affirmed by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the report adopted. One of the rulings applied to a case where one of the citizens of Vlyoming went on a visit to Scotland and. was made a Master Mason. Returning to his former residence with a dimit from the Scotland Lodge, the question was asked as to his gaining membership there. The answer was that his .standing was that of any other non-affiliate. Wyoming may be easily

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satisfied in such matters. I have to say for Missouri that if one of its citizens should go to any foreign Jurisdiction and receive the degrees without our consent, he would have a lively time securing membership in a Missouri Lodge, and perhaps it would not be very interesting to the Br~ther in such case. The Grand Master properly ruled that a clear ballot was necessary in all cases for advancement or affiliation. Under our present Missouri law the ballot is not taken on advancement, as the candidate is elected to receive the three degrees on a single bs..llot. Several special dispensations had been granted by the Grand Master, which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, notwithstanding that in some of them privilege was granted to ~onfer degrees outside of constitutional limitations. He reported the constitution of one Lodge, which had received its charter at the previous session. . Brother Kuykendall, the Grand Secretary,presented a very complete and satisfactory report. Like some others of us in the same official position, he had considerable trouble with the Subordinate Lodges on the subject of making ont and sending in their returns. His comments on the tardiness of some Secretaries and the defectiveness of their reports were most timely and practical. His financial showing represented an income for the year of $1,259. A number of subjects of local interest only are found in his report. The Grand Treasurer's report disclosed a cash balance on hand of $2,G75. The Grand Lodge appropriated $500 to the Grand Secretary as salary for his services. The Grand Lodge of Victoria, upon the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, was duly recognized. A change was made in one of the by-laws respecting the powers of Past Masters to open and conduct the business of a Lodge in the absence of Masters and Wardens. The provision as it now stands declares that unless one of the principal officers is present the Lodge cannot be opened. This is as it should be, and as it always should have been. A Past Master, after having served his term, has no official right or authority justifying him in assuming the chair or presiding over a Lodge. . A banquet was provided and tendered the members of the Grand Lodge by Rock Springs Lodge. As this路 compliment was offered in honor of the Grand Lodge, of course the invitation was accepted. The business of the session was light and local. CORRKSPONDENCE.

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reviewed in his careful and concise manner. He is a good, practical reviewer and exhibits a most genial spirit. His report is largely written, containing but very few clippings. FilII justice is done the Proceedings reviewed by him. Our Journal for 1894 received full consideration and due courtesy, three pages being employed for that purpose. He noted very accurateJy the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge respecting the controversy between the Missouri and Indian Ten-itory Grand Lodges. His views were in full harmony with the consensus of opinion entertained by all who. have passed upon that subject, and contain the statement that he agreed with the conclusions and findings of our committee, which were overruled by the Grand Lodge. He has learned before this, however, that the Grand Lodge in 1895 corrected its former mistaken position, and settled the issue upon the basis of correct jurisprudence and just principles as between Grand Lodge Jurisdictions. He approved of the decision rendered and passed by our Grand Lodge in 1894, that a Lodge has a right to try and even expel a Mason who has been suspended for unmasonic conduct, while he remains under suspension .. Brother Kuykendall said that this was in accordance with the general practiee, and in his view a correct exposition of the rules and laws on the subject. Commenting upon my troubles with delinquent Lodges as to returns and dues, he said: "Failure to make returns is the fault of the Secretary, and failure to pay dues is the fault of the Secretary and the Lodge, principally the former." It is but repeating a trite expression to declare that a good Secretary is an invaluable agent in the work of a Masonic Lodge. He humorously criticised a trial in one of ORr Lodges, stating "the Lodge was turned into a justice court for the purpose of collecting a debt by preferring charges against a debtor, where neither fraud nor turpitude could be shown." I am happy to say that such effort to make the Lodge "a collecting agency" was overruled by the report of the Committee on Appeals. Brother Kuykendall closed his labors in very felicitous term::!, and congratulates the Fraternity at large upon the prevalence of peace and harmony between the Grand Jurisdictions of ou.! country. I take leave of him with the usual fraternal good will and apprec~a足 tion of his valuable efforts in the department of Masonic labor so long and admirably filled. F. 'CHATTERTON, Rawlins, Grand Master. \V. L. KUYKENDALL, Saratoga, Grand Secretary.

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CANADA-1895. The Fortieth Session was held in the city of Toronto commencing on the 17th day of July, 1895. The Journal of Proceedings came to hand one year after the session closed. I had to write in order to obtain a copy. l\f. W. Bro. 'V. R. White was Grand Master. R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason was Grand Secretary. . The representation seems to have been -quite large. There are 22,805 members in the 351 Lodges in the Jurisdiction. ADDRESS.

Grand Master White presented a brief Address covering seven pages. It was a recital of his official acts and the incidents connected with his administration, of local interest only. The report of the Grand Secretary embraced in detail matters both general and fiscal. The report of the Grand Treasurer was interesting in that it showed Grand Lodge funds amounting to $86,575 j $75,000 of this amount is invested and drawing interest. The Journal shows a disbursement of over $9,000 on the lines of benevolence. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters cover 184 pages of the JournaJ. These officers contributed very Âˇlargely to the i'nterest of Grand Lodge information. The Asylum Fund received due consideration, and the amount belonging thereto is some $14,000. Quite an interesting report was rendered by a Committee on the Qondition of Masonry. The Grand Master's Address received expressions of appreciation from the committee assigned to report upon that document. There is a bare possibility that the Journal of 1896 will reach this office in time for notice j should such be the case, due attention will be paid to thâ&#x201A;Ź same.

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The report on correspondence covers 100 pages, and was rendered by Brother Henry Robertson,-chairman. It is composed almost wholly of extracts from the Journals reviewed. Missouri received the courtesy of less than one page. Grand Master White was re-elected, as was also Brother J. J .. Mason, with headquarters at Hamilton.

INDIAN TERRITORY-189B. The Twenty-Third Annual Communication was held in Muscogee, commencing on the 11th day of August, M. 路W. Bro. John Coyle present a~d presiding, R. W. Bro. J. S. :M:urrow, Grand Secretary. SUMMARY.

At the opening of the session there was a good attendance from the Lodges. Six Lodges were granted Charters, making the total number on the roster of 76, and a membership of 2,895, a reported net gain of 326 for the year. ADDRESS.

The Grand Mas'ter presented a brief Annual Message to the Body which contained notices of fraternal dead, visits, dispensations for ne~ Lodges and other matters of local interest. He said that the misunderstanding between 'his Grand Lodge and that of Missouri had been amicably settled in their favor and announced with profound pleasure that peace and harmony prevailed both at home and abroad. The Grand Secretary, Brother Murrow, presented a ,lengthy .and interesting report, embracing general matters and financial details. An oration was delivered during the session by Rev. Dr. Hill. He covered much territory, being lengthy as well as scholarly. I received the Journal,pLProceedings on the ist" day of 'September, showing that the Grand Secretary made good speed in bringing his proceedings from the press. I regret my inability to pay close and full attention to the admirable work of that Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Leo E. Bennett, P. G. M., rendered the report, which covered 136 pages, embracing notices of the transactions of 61 Grand

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Lodges. I am sorry that time will not allow a thorough review of his excellent work. Brother Bennett is an amiable Mason and a clever writer. .His introduction to the General Report -covered extensive ground, and touched upon varied issues. Missouri was kindly noticed, and our doings considered briefly. Due attention was paid to the action of our Grand Lodge respecting the controversy between Indian Territory and Missouri. SILAS ARMSTRONG, Wyandotte, Grand Master. J. S. MURROW, Atoka, Grand Secy. and Com. on Cor.

MA N 'TOBA-189B. The Twenty-first Annual Session was held in the city of Winnipeg commencing June 10th. M. W. Bro. Charles N. Bell, Grand Master, present and presiding; Brother Wm. G. Scott, Gr.and Secretary. Besides Grand Officers, there were in attendance Past Grand Officers, Representatives of Grand Lodges, Past Masters and representatives of forty-three Lodges out of the fifty-four on the roll. Membership路 reported, 2,413, indicating a gain of eighty. Late in the season I received the Journal of Grand Lodge Proceedings, after my general review was completed. This notice will necessarily be brief and assigned to the Addenda. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Bell furnished an Address covering eight pages containing a resume of his official acts. Dispensations had been granted for the creation of new Lodges, three of which received charters during the session, and one was continued on probation. A list of special dispensations granted was reported, and a number of applications for similar favors refused. Among the refusals was one recorded wherein he declined to grant permission to Lodges to appear in regalia at balls and dancing parties. Leaving ont of view the moral question of danCing, I cannot nnderstand why Masons shouid desire to appear on such occasions in Masonic dress. I record with pleasure the refusal of Grand Master Bell to allow more than one degree to be conferred upon a candidate at the,same meeting. DECISIONS.

The few official rulings reported were sensible views of Masonic prillciples "and correct interpretations. of our jurisprudence. Official

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visitations were made; on all such occasions the Grand Master met with great personal kindness and honors due his, station. He announced relations with foreign Jurisdictions as pleasant and fraternal. His Address, which met with approval by the proper committee, was followed by reports of all the District Deputies in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Treasurer's report showed the amount of funds received for the year, including balance, $4,428. Grand Secretary Brother Scott presented a report full of details and quite extended; which also met the approval of the Grand Body. Quite an interestin~ report is found in the Journal concerning their Library, which is in charge of the Grand Secretary. The Committee on the Rtate of Masonry reported a healthy tone pervading the Masonic Lodges throughout every part of the J urisdiction. The Committee on Finance announced that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge was steadily improving. The Board of General Purposes was authorized to procure a suitable testimonial for presentation to Brother Bell, the retiring Grand Master~ trhere is no general report on correspondence. CORBET LOCKE, Morden, Grand Master. WM. G. SCOTT, 'Vinnipeg, Grand Secretary.

NEVADA-1896. After closing my General Report and my writing for the Journal, I received the Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Annual Communication late in the season. Said Session was held on the 9th of June. Two Special Communications were held during the year. The first was convened for the purpose of burying the M. W. Grand Master of that Grand Jurisdiction, Brother John Clarke Hazlett. The Senior Grand 'Warden presided on the mournful occasion, and loving tributes were .paid to the distinguished dead. The second called Communication was for the purpose of burying M. \V. Bro. John A. Jones, P. G. M., and Governor of the State. Brother Enoch Strother, D. G.M., presided. Du~ and proper testimonials were paid to the life and character of the deceased. At the Annual Communication, Brother Strother, D. G. M., presided. Brother C. N. Noteware was Grand Secretary. There was a due representation of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The Address of the D. G. M.

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was brief and business-like. He recounted the great loss sustained by the Craft in that Jurisdiction in the death of Grand Master Hazlett and also that of P. G. M., Governor Jones. A few decisions were reported and duly considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Master stated that the year in the Jurisd;iction liad been a very quiet one. Many of the Brethren had moved from the Jurisdiction, and year by year the numbers have decreased. The Senior Grand Warden rendered a report of official acts performed by him in that character. The Grand Secretary, Brother Noteware, submitted a brief business document. The salary of the Grand Secretary has been fixed by the Grand Lodge of Nevada by r~solution. ,The question was raised, c~uld said salary be reduced or increased by resolution?路 The Grand Master referred the subject to the Grand Lodge for action. The Committee on Jurisprudence answered, if the Grand Lodge intended by its action to change the salary, it had the right to do so. So far as I know, it is the custom of Grand Lodges to fix the salary of the Grand Secretary each year by announcing an appropriation for said office. Such is the case in Missouri. The question had been submitted to the Grand Master asking if the loss of a thumb from the left hand incapacitated the person to receive the Degrees of Masonry. He answered, "No." The Committee on Jurisprudence affirmed his ruling as correct. I am unable to give further attention to the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge owing to the late hour at which they were received. The Committee on Correspondence submitted a report concerning which I can give no extended information, as only a few pages have been received. The Committee reviewed Missouri briefly and kindly. ENOOH STROTHER, Virginia CitY1 Grand Master. C. N. NOTE WARE, Carson City, Grand Secretary.

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CONCLUSION ..

The admonition of my teacher when at school as a young man applies here. Addressing the class he said: "Young gentlemen, if. you ever succeed in. life as public speakers, you will find three things essentially necessary: First, have something to say; second,say it; third, quit when you are done." When this review was commenced, I had something-to say. I have said it. Now I "quit," because there is nothing more I wish to say .. The following . list of Grand Lodge Journals reviewed will indicate to the reader the extent of what has been said. How it has been said will be learned by reading my nineteenth report. If others are satisfied, I will have no cause to complain. If dissatisfaction obtains I am too polite to show disappointment or chagrin. Acknowledging the fraternal courtesies and kindnesses of my many Masonic co-workers in the field of correspondence, I beg to assure them of the fullest brotherly reciprocation. Now, I "QUIT." Fraternally, JOHN D. VINCIL, Committee.

Appendix.

1896.J

GRAND

LODGES

1895. 1895. ARKANSAS, 1895.

159

REVIEWED.

1895. 1896.

ALABAMA,

MONTANA,

ARIZONA,

NEVADA,

1895.

1895. 1895. COLORADO, 1895. CONNECTICUT, 1896. DELAWARE, 1895.

CALIFORNIA, CANADA,

PISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

1895.

1896. GEORGIA, 1895. IDAHO, 1895. ILLINOIS, 1895. INDIANA, 1896.

FLORIDA,

1895, '96.

1896. 1896. KENTUCKY, 1895. LOUISIAN A, 1896. MAINE, 1895. MANITOBA, 1896. MARYLAND, 1895. MASSACHUSETTS, 1895. MICHIGAN, 1896. MINNESOTA, 1896. MISSISSIPPI, 1896.

KANSAS,

~Maine,for

NEW HAMPSHIRE,

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND,

INDIAN TERRITORY, IOWA,

1895. 1896. NEW JERSEY, 1896. NEW MEXICO, 1895. NEW YORK, 1896. NORTH CAROLINA, 1896. NORTH DAKOTA, 1896. NOVA SCOTIA, 1895. OHIO, 1895. OKLAHOMA, 1896. OREGON, 1896. PENNSYLVANIA, 1895.

NEW BRUNSWICK,

BRITISH COLUMBIA,

QUEBEC,

1896.

1895. 1895. SOUTH DAKOTA, 1896. TENNESSEE, 1896. TEXAS, 1895. UTAH, 1896. VERMONT, 1896. VIRGINIA, 1895. WEST VIRGINIA, 1895. WISCONSIN, 1896. WYOMING, 1895. RHODE ISLAND,

SOUTH CAROLINA,

1896, Nebraska and Washington missing.

1895.

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A.DDRESSES OF GILt\.ND SECRETARIES.

State.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California ~ Colorado Connecticut.. Delaware : District of Columbia Florida 路 Georgia Idaho ~ Illinois Indiana Iridian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine . Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New Yo:rk

Na路me.

Henry Clay Armstrong George J. Roskruge Fay Hernpstead , George Johnson Edward C. Parmelee John H. Barlow Benj. F. Bartram \Vrn. R. Singleton Wilbur P. Webster A. M. \Volihin Chas. C. Stevenson :J. H. C. Dill vVilliam H. Smythe Rev. J. S. Murrow Theodore S. Parvin Albert K. Wilson H. B. Grant Richard Lambert.. Stephen Berry Jacob H. Medairy Sereno D. Nickerson Jefferson S. Conover Thomas Montgomery John L. Power Cornelius Hedges :.William R. Bowen : C. N. Noteware George P. Cleaves Thos. H. R. Redway Alpheus A. Keen Edward M. L. Ehlers

Address.

l\fontgomery. Tucson. Little Rock. San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. 路Wilmington. vVashington. Gainesville. :Macon. Boise City. Bloomington. lndianapolis. A-to-ka, C. N. Cedar Rapids. Topeka. Louisville. :.New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Bosto路n. Cold Water.. St. Paul. Jackson. Helena. Omaha. Carson City. Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque. New York.

1896.J State.

Appendix. Name.

North Carolina ; John C. Drewry North Dakota Frank J. Thompson J. H. Bromwell Ohio , Oklahoma James S. Hunt Oregon James F. Robinson Pennsylvania William A. Sinn Rhode Island Edwin Baker South Carolina Charles Inglesby South Dakota Geo. A. Pettigrew Tennessee John B. Garrett Texas ; John Watson Utah : Christopher Diehl Vermont Warren G. Reynolds Virginia Geo. W. Carrington Washington Thomas M. Reed West Virginia Geo. W. Atkinson Jno. W. Laflin Wisconsin Wyoming \V. L. Kuykendall \V. J. Quinian British Columbia Canada J. J. Mason Egypt F. F. Oddi. England Edward Letchworth Ireland Samuel B. Oldham Island of Cuba J ose F. Pellon Manitoba : \Vm. G. Scott New Brunswick F. W. Wisdom New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Hon. Wm. Ross Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Neil MacKelvie John H. Isaacson Quebec D. Murray Lyon Scotland United G. L. of Victoria T. H. Lempriere

G. L. AP.-ll.

161 Address.

Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Stillwater. . Eugene. Philadelphia. Providence. Charleston. Flandreau. Nashville. Houston. Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Olympia. Wheeling. Milwaukee. Saratoga. Victoria. H~milton, Onto Cairo. London.. Dublin. Havana. Winnipeg. St. John. Sydney. Halifax. Summerside. Montreal. Edinburg. Melbourne.

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REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

Grand Lodge.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada .. : Cuba Colorado Connecticut.. Delaware District of Columbia Egypt England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Ireland Kansas Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi

Name.

Henry Clay Tompkins Jas. S. Cromb John J. Sumpter.; Rob't Burns McMicking Charles H. Bryan James K. Kerr Edwardo Loredo Ed. 路C. Parmelee Geo. Lee Dr. Robert V. 路Watson Wm. R. Singleton F. F. Oddi Braxton Baker Irving P. Webster Henry C. 路Burr Jonas W. Brown Jerome R. Gorin Mason J. Niblack John A. Scott Wm. Hamilton William H. Nelson J ohn A. Stephenson Dan'l P. Boynton W. S. Linton Henry L. Carver W. P. Bouton

Address.

l\1ontgomery. Clifton. Hot Springs. Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Havana. Denver. New Haven. Milford. Washington. Cairo. London~

Gainesville. Griffin. ldaho City. Decatur. Vincennes. Muscogee. Dublin. Smith Center. New Orleans. Monmouth. E. Saginaw. St. Paul. Canaan.

1896.J Grand Lodge.

Manitoba Maryland Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon : Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington 'West Virginia Wisconsin

Apper1: dix.

163

Nar,~e.

J ohn F. Boyd John S. Berry 'V"ro. Davenport George B. France C. E. Noteware Wm. F. Bunting Chas. G. Connor Alfred.F. Hall Alpheus A. Keen John Stewart H. A. Gudger George A. Luce J ames A. Gass Chas. Stroud John H. Irvine C. C. Carlton H. L. Robinson Cyrus 1\1. Vanslyck ~ 8eo. C. H. McNaight Charles Inglesby Thomas H. Brown : Wm. A. Carrington P. L. Williams Siias H. Danforth A. G. McCoombe George W. Wright.. Thomas M. Reed John H. Weymouth Henry L. Palmer

Address. ~

Minnedosa. Baltimore. Helena. York. Carson City. Saint John. Exeter. Trenton. Albuquerque. NewYorkCity , Asheville. Hope. Halifax. Sandusky. Salem. Souris. Waterloo. Providence. Edinburgh. Charleston. Sioux Falls. 1-Iouston. Salt Lake City St. Albans. Melbourne. Marion. Olympia. Beverly. :.. Milwaukee.

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REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

Grand Lodge.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California : Canada Colorado Connecticut.. Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Ireland Kansas Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Michigan " Minnesota Mississippi.. Montana Nebraska

Name.

A. M. Hongh : Robert E. Collins Wm. H. Carpenter Theodore Brace John E. Ryland Xenophon Ryland Harry Keene Reuben Barney John T. Short Isaac M. Abraham Jack P. Richardson A. M. Crow J ohn R. Parson Martin Collins Asa Maddox P. G. 路Woods Samuel M. Kennard 'Vm. F. Kuhn Wm. H. l\fayo Xenophon Ryland Wm. R. Stubblefield E. H. Phelps J ames B. Austin Samuel H. Saunders 'Vm. Richardson S. M. Davidson Chas. F. Vogel..

Address.

JefIerson City. St. Louis. Centralia. Jefferson City. Lexington. Lexington. St. Joseph. Chillicothe. Jefferson City. Harrisonville. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. Versailles. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. Lexington. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. Otterville. St. Louis. Washington. St. Louis.

1896.J Grand Lodge. Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio : Oregon ,Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Appendix. Name. Seymour Hoyt Alexander M. Dockery John R. Ferguson H. E. Blakeman Noah M. Givan ; Geo. E. Walker : Dorsey A. Jameson Geo. R. Hunt Robert S. Browne Lee A. IlaIl M. T. Davis Rev. C. C. 'Woods, D. D Charles E. Reid Thomas E. Garrett V. O. Saunders J oseph S. Browne AIlan McDoweIl B. H. Ingram Wm. M. Williams .Tohn D. Vincil Stephen Chapman Rufus E. Anderson

165 Address. Qreenfield. Gallatin. Springfield. California. Harrisonville. St. Louis. St. Louis. Warrensb~g.

Potosi. St. Louis. Aurora. Neosho. Albany. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. St. Louis. Sedalia. Boonville. St. Louis. Bloomfield. Hannibal.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.

~ ~

COMPILED FROM RETURKS, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1896. <5 Z

LODGE.

TOWN A~D P. O. ADDRESS.

IIMissouri St. Louis 2.Meridian St. Louis 3 Beacon St. Louis 4 Ho~vard Ne'Y Franklin 5 Umted Sprmgfield 6 Ark .. ; Newark 7 O'Sullivan Walnut Grove 8 Williamsburg Williamsburg 9 Geo. Washington St. Louis 10 Agency AgenCy 11 Pauldingville Wright <;;ity 12 Tyro Caledoma 13 Rising Sun Barry .14 Cyrene Cyrene 15 Wester~ Star Winsto~ 16 MemphIS MemphIS 17 Clarksville Clarksville 18 Palmyra Palmyra 19 Paris Union Paris 20 St. Louis St. Louis 21 McFall 22 Wellll1gton DeKalb 23 Florida Florida 24 Wyaconda LaGrange 25 Naphtali St. Louis 26 Ava Ava : 27 Evergreen New Haven '28 St. John HannibaL 29 Windsor IWinctsor 30 Huntsville Huntsville 31 Liberty Liberty 32 Humphreys Humphreys 33 Ralls ~Centre 34 Troy ITro).' 35 Mercer Prince!on 36 Cooper BoonVIlle

Hav~nna

COUNTY. ISt. Louis City ,St. Louis City ISt. Louis City Howard IGreene Knox Greene Callaway St. Louis City jBuchanan Warr~n

'Washmgton !Clay ;Pike Dllviess Scotland

Pik~

Manon Monroe St. Louis City Gentry Buchanan Monroe Lewis ,St. Louis City Dougla~

Franklm Marion Henry Randolph Clay Sullivan Ralls Lincoln Mercer Cooper

MASTER.

~LSPalding·

!Geo. Fred. Boehning :. James Ellicock .. : R. V. Bonh!l-m H. E. Nearmg Anthony J:)ltiley O. H. Hamstead Sam'l T. Weeks ,. Wilbur F. Parker T. E. MauPin Jos. W. Tice ..; Geo. C. LoomIS James T. Price D. McCulloch R. C. Smith John T. Brown S. R. Shepherd J. B. Scholl '" Henry J. Messin G. W. poppellweYt N. D. Gardner J. W. Scobee D. H. Childers Chas. Gietner H. S. '~ilson : Ed. Rerchard Dean S. Goldsberry jGeo. B. SturgiS H. L. Rutherford Ellis Gittings J. H. Clawson Henry Shulse J. C. Bradley F. R. Allfrecht W. L. Spohr

SECRETARY. ·.. ···IJOhn H. Deems Thos. C. Kuhnle Jos. Brunner J. M. Settl~ IS. W. Monn Hugh Templeton John S. McLemore Thos. R. Hobson ;Fred Williamson \IR. F. Dowell Wm. T. Carter : ,F. P. Marrow M. T. SamueL D. C. Smith ·IRobt: \Vhitchnrch Calvll1 F. Sander H. C. Coxe j IJ. H. Coons

TUIE OF MEETING.

Ilst and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday 011 or before full moon. 3d Monday of each month. Saturday on or after full moon. Tuesday before iull moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Time not given. Satu.rday.on or before full moon. No t~me gwen. ~ Saturday Oil or before full mOOn. Saturdavon or before full moon. Sll~urday on or before full moon. FrIda on or before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. No retm·ns. Thos. J. Britt 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Samuel Wier Sat. onorbef: f. m. & 2d Sat. after. Thomas Shofner 1st Saturday m each month. W. H. :McCreery Saturday on or before full moon. Louis Schneider ,lst and 3d Thursdays. M. MandIe ,........ '2d and 4th Thursdays. John A. S.Purlock [3dSaturda Y of each month. M. T. Connally 1st Sat. and 3d :Mon. of each month. Wm. O. Ii'lavell i,lst and 3d Mondays. ,)!. L. Stafford Tuesday on or before full moon. A. J. Ferguson Tues. on or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Theo. Emerson 2d and 4th Mondays. . .T. C. DeWitt Sat. on or bel'. f. m. &. Fri. 2 wks. aft. IN. B. Smith 2d and 4th Saturdays. ,M. W. Sitton Saturday on or before full moon. IIWm. Hirons.: : j'Tues. on or b~f. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. (";) M. J. WertheImer 2d and 4th FrIdays. ~

~ ""'.

37 Cedar 38 Callao 39 DeWitt 40 M.t.Moriah 41 BIsmarck 42 Middle Grove 43 Jefferson 44 Jacksonville 45 Bonhomme 46'Wentzville 47 1Fayette 48 i FUltOn 49 HaY!1esville 50 Xema 51 lLivingston 52Wakanda 53 Weston 54路Index 55 Arrow Rock 56IT.iPton 57 Richmond 58 l\lontic~llo 59: Qentraha 60,New Bloomfield 61'IWaverly 62 Vincil 63 Cambridge ..; 64 Monroe 65 Pattonsburg 661Grant Cit)' 67 ROcheport 68 Kennett.. 69 Sullivan 70 Armstrong 71 Savannah 72 Gorin 731 Eureka 741Warren 75,Ashley 76 Independence 77 Lebanon 78 St. Joseph 79 Polar Star 80 Bfidgeton 81 Central 82 lJackson

Owensville Canno DeWitt St. Louis BIsmarck Middle Grove Jefferson City Jncksonville Ballwm Wentzville Fayette Fulton HoIL: Hopkms Glnsgow Carrollton Weston Garden City Arrow Rock TiPton Richmond

Gasconade Macon Carroll St. Louis C.ity St. FrancOIs l\lonroe Cole Randoll?h St. Loms St. Charles Howard Callaway Clay Nodaway Howard Carroll Platte 'Cass : Saline l"loniteau Ray :l\fontic~llo Lewis jCentralJa Boone New Bloomfield.. Callaway Waverly Lafayette Cameron Clinton Slater : Saline 1-lonroe City l\lonroe Pattonsbur6 IDaviess Grant City Worth IRocheport ' Boone: Kcnnett.. DunklIn Sullivan Franklin Armstrong Howard Savannah Andrew Gorin Scotland Brunswick :Chariton Keytesville Cl:Iariton Ashley Pike Independence Jackson Steelville Crawford St. Joseph Buchanan St. Louis St. Louis City Bridgeton St. Louis Rowena Audrain Linneus Linn

IFrank D. Brewer W. A. Mathis 'J. J. 'rhomas ,Carl Philips 1. M. Beard John lIawkins Geo. C. Ramsey Geo. W. Butler j};1. N. Buford Geo. C. Lovell N. F. Frazier D. P. Bartley Jno. B. Gill B. F. Goodson H. Clay Cockerill.. P. L. Trotter Chas. H. HilliX Eo B. Morlan W. A. Hogge

T. J. McMillan 路 Lawrence Crist.. A. T. Kendrick Edw. V. Kyte W. J. RusselL K. K. Stephens J. G. Leslie M. W. Jones : J. M. Brewer D. K. Smith 'Chas. l\Iyer IE. L. Edwards W. C. McF~\rland D. A. Norshauer Jno. H. Bowen :H. :\1. Petit j'A. F. Wnlruff J. S. Halcomb Wm. Putsch

ISatur08Y on or betore full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. lst and 3d Saturdays.. 3d Saturday. 3d Saturday. 1st and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturdav on or before full moon. Saturda~' on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday after ful.l moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. Snt. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 'lst and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday. on or before full moon.

F. P. Divelbiss L. W. 8nm.mers Chas. W..Se~t1e C. H. Chnstmn Wm. H. Landrum S. A. Thompson... . C. P. Storts ,S. M. Brown J. 'r. Gough Wm. A. Davis J. L .. Kreeig. er Colllll Morgan Nelson H. Burton R. B. Hume C. F. Booher J. W. Pulliam M. A. Knappenberger O. B. Anderson.............. P. G. Nichols Albert Botts F. H. Farris Sam'l D. Senor, jr Robert Burnie F. A. Heidorn J. P. Crawford T. M. McClanahan

IGeo. A. Stone Geo. T. Barnes IJohn K. Boyd 1.1. V~ Shelley R. J~. S. Booton W. D. Corn .1.' A. Stern W. R. P. Jackson J. R. Beclmer 1拢. O. Sayle G. W. Prince W. H. Helm John H. Chiles , J. B. Fugate G. McDaniel... Henry Webcr John A. Miller M. W. Anderson John B. Smith C. P. Patteson C. H. Hibler Wm. S. Mi!<semer.... .. Walter S. Ashton I,David V. Baber Chas. Housholder F. W. Powers

Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Satur~ay before full moon. 1st Fnday and 3d Saturday. ISaturdav on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 2d and 4th Fridays. 1st and 3d 1fondays. Thursday on ~r before full moon. 1st and 3d Fndays. 8aturday before full moon. Time no/given. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Friday on or after full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturdav on or before full moon. '1st and 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Fridays.. . j路Sll.turday on or before full moon. 2d Saturday in each month. Saturday on or before full moon.

No Re/ul'7ls.

00 <:.0 0":1

~ ~.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

LODGE.

TOWN AND

P. O. ADDRESS.

COUNTY.

83 Laclede Lebanon Laclede J. M. Perkins 84 P~tter: Ll?ng'yood Pet.tis S. G; Barley 85 l'vl1aml MIamI Salme E. E. Barnett.. 86 Broo~field Brook~eld : Linn , ; Oliver Cramer 87.Washmgton Greenfield Dade R. D. Payne 88 Defiance Sheridan ,Worth John winemmer 89 Friendshi Chillicothe 'Livingston W. A. Henderson 90 Russ.ellvuye Rus..".ellville !Cole J. F. Son 91 MadIson MadIson Monroe Frank Crover 92 Perseverance Louisiana Pike B. J. Smith 93 St. Marks Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau F. A. Kage 94 Vienna Vienna Maries.: IG. D. Underwood 95 Meramec .. : Eureka St. Loms Wm. Horneker 96 St. Andrews jShelbyville Shel~y Julius Ritter 97 Bethany Bethany Harnson T. A. DuI'l;n 98 Webster Marshfield Webster H. A. SmIth 99 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Lawrence 'Joe P. Porter 100 Canton """""''''''''1 Canton ;Lewis W. B. Henton 101 Bogard BOgard Carroll C. N. Canaday 102 Bloomington Bevier :Macon W. P. Rowland 103 West View Millersville Cape Girardeau.. Geo. W. Miller 104 Heroine Kansas City :. Jackson J. F. Varcoe 105 Kirksville Kirksville Adair Jno. T. Hanna 106 Gallatin Gallatin Daviess Wm. E. BlaCk 107:WilIiamsville Greenville Wayne \JOhn K. Lawrence lOSI Defnnct. 109 Stanberry ;.. Stanberry Gen~ry J. E. FarreIL 110 Marcus Fredericktown MadIson D. L. Glaves 111 Trenton Trenton Grundy 'R. M. Tully 112,Maitland Maitland Holt H. E. HalL 1131'Pla~t.sburg Plattsb~rg Clinton M. J. Trimble 114 TWIlIght ColumbIa Boone Joe Bauman 115 Laddonia Laddonia Audrain ; C. A. Smith 116 Barnes Cabool. Texas E. W. Boyce 117 V~rsailles ; V':rsailles Morgan Elwyn Price 118 Kmgston Kmgston Caldwell S. C. Rogers 119!De Soto De Soto Jefferson Elmer Kempe 120 Compass Parkville Platte H. C. Noland 1

SECRETARY.

MASTER.

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I'vV. F.

Turner ·..· ·..·.. lwednesday before full moon. F. Ezell (acting) Sa~urday on or be~.ore full moon. L. A. Myers Fnday on or before full moon. C. H. Chamberlain 2d.and 4th Tuesda~·s. J. W. McDowell ·Fnday on or before full moon. lwm. S. Shades \ Time not given. J. E. Pardonner 1st and 3d Fridays. John G.rant [1st. Sat. on or beforefull moon. J. H. Lightmer Fnday on or before full moon. J. A. Thomason 1st and 3d :Mondays. G. E. Chappell 2d and 4th Tuesdays. E. H. Lenox Saturday.on or after full moon. b::.. L. D. Monroe Sat. evenmg before full moon. J.A. Doyl~ Sat. on or bef: f. m. & 2d Fri. after. ~ W. P. Robmson Sa~. on or bet. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. ~ W. W. Bran,nock Fnday on or after full moon. ;::1 R. C. SedwIck 1st and 3d Saturdays. RJ. B. Kurtz (acting) 2d and 4th )londays. ~. IA. W. Walker ISaturday on or after full m.oon. .' E. C. Schmidt Saturday on or after full moon. Carmi Steele Saturday on or after full moon. C. M. Carter ,2d and 4th Tuesdays. F. M. Johnson Tuesday on or before full moon. C. A. Kixon 2d and 4th Tuesdays. John G. Settle Saturday on or before full moon. ,W. A. Erwin

E. H. Day Geo. T. McGrath LafeDawson Geo. R. Riley J. G. Long J. A. Gililland IGeo. F. ,James McNalr.. · .Tno.. E. Johnson 1.1. W. Gray W. T. Noland

Petti~-rew

1st and 3d Saturdays. , Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. ,Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. sa.turday on or before full moon. ·.. ·13~ Saturd!l;Y. . Tune not gwen. 4th Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon.

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121 Erwin 122 Triplett 123 Hermann 124 Union S~ar 125 GentryvIl.le 126 Seaman 127 Athens 128 Lorraine 129 Monett 130 Hume 131 Potosi. ~ 132 Farmington 133 Star of the West.. 134 Pleasant Mount.. 135 Braymer 136 Phomix 137 Delphian 138 Lincoln 139 Ore~on 140 Papmville 141 Chain of Rocks 1421Pleasant Grove 143,IrondalE' 144!M!J~ern

145;Rlsmg Star 146 McGee 147 Cass 148Pur9Y 149Lexmgton 150'Birming 151 ~~ilton 152 Lmn Creek 153 Bloomfield 154 Concord 155:Springhill.. 156,Ashland 157'North Star 1581Mountain Grove 159 Green City 160 Pleasant 161 Clifton Hill 162 Whitesville 163 Occidental. 164 Joachi!D 165 Maryville 166 Portageville

St. Louis Triplett.. Hermann Union ~tar

St. Louis City Chariton Gasconade De Kalb G~ntryville Gen!ry Milan Sullivan Albany Gentry Ridgeway Harrison Mo'nett Barry Hume Bates Potosi Washington Farmington St. Francois Ironton Iron Olean Miller Braymer Caldwell Bowling Green Pike Birch 1.'ree: Shannon Fillmore Andrew Orel$'on HoIL PapmVllle Bates Owen Lincoln Otterville Cooper Irondale Washington Humansville ,Polk Ebenezer IGreene College Mound 'Macon Harrisonville Cllss Pur9Y Barry Lexmgton Lafayette Halleck Buchanan F!rth Randolph Lmn Creek Camden Bloomfield Stoddard Hatton Callaway Springhill ~Livingston Ashland Boone Rockport.. Atchison Mountain Grove.. Wri~ht Green City Sulhvan Morrisville Polk Clifton HilL Randolph Whitesville Andrew St. Louis 1St. Louis City Hillsb<?ro Jefferson MaryvIlle Nodaway Portageville New Madrid

!F. F. W. Krenning Stewart. Henderson Wm. Klmger J. E Varn~r N. R. McMillen J. D. Kessinger T. H. Lainhart G. B. Jeffries S. A. Chapell S. L. Standish Jno. F. Evans M.' P. Cayce Wm. A. Edgar W. S. Allen .Ins. ~L Hawkins IE.!. Meeker S. M. Hays C. W. L!lkens J. W. G1l1ch A. H. Baltzar ,Thos. .T. Starke IJ. L. Eaton 1'1'. J. Akins IW. H. Payne IJerrv Kincade W. B. Harrison J. M. Love Geo. W. Fredendall W. H. Davis ;C. W. Grimes :John M. Farmer ''1'hos. B. Turnbaugh J. W. Pledge :C. w. Patton IEli Penter G. W. Lash J. H. Livingston J. H. SantE'e Chas. J. Wilkins Z. T. Wells Clarence P. Welsh Jno. H. Reppy J. E. Garrett. L. F. Lafont

/Wm.Hirt.. J. M. ~arsh G. F. ~Iemcke 'H. M. Coch.ran J. Eo Copelin Wm. Cochran, Jr J. B. Thomas A. P. Fo\vlpr Wm. T. Mass J. P. Trussell Alex. Harrison Robt. Tetley Mann Ringo G. D. Walker .. Jas. T. Davis E. D. Meeker J. L. Denney J. T. Thatcher A. Bennett M. V. Moseley W. R. Spencer A. G. Hughes .T. l\L Allen D. M.Evans C. M. Moore Geo. W. Tuly W. M. Fly P. H. Chambers D. Campton G. W'. Settle; Leomdas Kmg L. B. l\larch J. R. Hassler 1. T. Williams ;.. S. '1'hos. Mustain L. C. Christian Will P. Raney T. R. Davis Thos. C. 짜itchell.

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IA. Lewellen W. R. Stubblefield Ed. Vollmar E. S. Jones A. A. Rittenhouse

i-"' i2d and 4th Fridays. 00 iThursday on.or before full moon. <:D ,lst Saturday m each month. Q:) 12d Monday and 4th Saturday. W I'Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday before full mooll. 1st and 3d Fridays. Thursday on or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Saturday. lVO relnrns. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 1st Monday and 3d Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. 2 p.m. Sat. on or before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. ~ Saturday nearest full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Wed. on or before full moon. R.. Saturday on or before full moon. ~. Friday on or before full moon. Thur. oIlorbef. fl. m. & 2 wks. at. 3d Mondll~" 4th Saturday. 1st Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday nearest full moon. 4th Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Saturday in each month. ;2d Saturday. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2d Fri. after. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. No ret-nTns. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Monda;ys. Saturday on C?r before full moon. i-"' 1st and 3d Fridays. O':l Saturday after full moon. <:D

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

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Tow?' A?'D I P. O. ADDRESS.

COUNTY. -------- ----_.

167 Revere ·.· .. ····IRevere ·.. IClark 168 Colony Colony ,Kllox ~ LIl9 Camden Point.. Ca~den PoiIlt lp!a~te 170 Benevolence UtIca LlVmgston 171 Hartford ! Hurtford ..'l'utnam 172 Censer ::\lacon Macon 173 Powell Powell ~lcDonald 174 Sturgeon Sturgeon Boone 175. Newt.on I~ewtonia ·I:-;rewton 1761 Point PlellSant Point Pleasant ~ew Madrid 177;Texas Houston 'Texas 17S'Griswold Price's Branch :Montgomery ]79 Pride of the West... St. Louis St. Louis City 180 D.•es Moines IAthens Clark 181 ~ovelty Novelty Knox I J82l'ilot Knob Richville Douglas 183 Ca~ifornia ICaW~mlia IMoniteau 184 FaIrfield Fairfield Benton 185 Cham?is ICha~ois Osage 186::\lorallty Relllck 1·1.{and01Ph 187!Hermon Liberal Barton 188!Hannibal.. Hannibal. )larion 189'Zeredatha St. Joseph Buchanan 190 Putnam Newtown Putnam 191 Wilson Pocahontas ,Cape Girardeau 192 Frankford Frankford Pike ; 193:Angerona Missouri City Clay : 19,rWellsville ~ Wellsville ;\Iontgomery 195~Bolivar IBo!iyar Polk 196IQuitman Quitman Nodaway 197 Carthage Carthage .TllSper 198 Allensville ,Allendale Worth 199 New Hope Elsberry Lincoln 200 Sonora Watson Atchison 201 Ravenwood Ravenwood Nodaway 202 Westville Westville Chariton 208 Brumley Brumley ;Miller 204 Rowley Dearborn 1Platte : 1

MASTER.

SECRETARY.

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E. R. Price ;;\I. F. Wright Thos. ~'aishurst J. C. Waters H. C. Lowe T~os. A. Craig "Y. F. ::\Ioore F. E. Bruton , D. L. Weems Jas. M. Robbins ; ,Robert Lamar S. K. Tippett G. W. Carson I. J. Wi,!~Oll G. W. Kmsel , J. H. Black ,c. A. BurkhardL W. Snyder Henry Erns!meyer J. W. Hendnx .T. F. Pottcr ;D. H. Roderick IGeo. Calder A. J. Wells Eo R. Harris C. L. Pryor W. R. KendalL W. '1'. Ellis John W. Weaver r. w. Weddle. jl' \Varrell Woodward W. H.Golcting W. H. Haskett W. H. Morgan F. A. Orr Wesley Ellis JlLs. Thompson G. W. Johnson

IJ.

J. H. H. Calvert "'Isat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. H. H. Beckner Saturday on or before full moon. T. W. Purdy ~ Saturday on or before full moon. H. C. Cox ,Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. A. Archer Saturday on or before full moon. Sam'l J. Wilson ·11st Monday in each month. Jno. R. Patterson ·Saturday on or after full moon. E. N. Gentry , :Friday Ollar before full moon. :-;r. W. Carter Saturday on or after full moon. Philo. LeSieur Saturday on or before full moon. 'A. J. McKinnev '!'imp. notg-i·ven. Ed. F. ""VeIls .. : Saturday on or before full moon. John A. Sloan 1st and 3d Wednesdays. C. P. )lagraw: Saturday on or before full moon. G. W. Hendncks ,Saturday on or before full moon. J. A. Sharp Saturday before 1st Sunday. F. B. Lander 4th Saturday. W. K. HurL Il'Uesday on or before full moon. R. :\1. Turn·er Friday on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. Mt. C. J. Powell ; ISaturday on or before full moon. A. R. Boulware 1st and 3d Saturdays. A. G. McDaniel. '2d and 4th Mondays. . Geo. Rees 2d and 4th Tuesdays. M. W. Guymon Saturday on or hefore full moon. D. C. Thomvson Saturday on or before full moon. Clay Donovan Saturday on or before full moon. A. R. Allcorn 2d and 4th Saturdays. Jacob Miller Saturday before full moon. C. D. Lyman Saturday on or before full mo.on. ,W. I-I Frankum 1st and, 3d Saturdays. C. C. Catron __ 2d and 4th Thursdays. Calvin Tilton Saturday on or before full moon. \\'. W. Walts Saturday before full moon. Geo. )lorgan !lst and 8d SaturdaYs. W. P. Sims ;2d and 4th Saturdays. J. H. Cupp ISaturday on or before full moon. Cliff J. Thompson Saturday on or before full moon. W. H. Gabbert 'Saturday before full moon.

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205 ·rrilumina Marshall Saline 206 80merset Powersville Putnam 207 Clay Excelsior Springs Clay 208 SalIsbury :.. Salisbury Chariton 209 Poplar Bluff. Poplar Bluff. Butler 210 Unionville Unionville Putnam 211 Hickory HilL Hickory Hill. Cole 212 Four Mile Campbell Dunklin 213 Rolla Rolla Phelps 214Forest City Forest City ·Holt.. 215'Hornersville Cotton Plant.. ,Dunklin 216 Hale Hale City Carroll 217 Barbee Sweet Springs Saline 218 Good Hope St. Louh, St. Louis City 219 Albert Pi~e Kansas C~ty Jackson 220 Kansas Clty Kansas Clty Jackson 221 )Iystic Tie Oak Ridge ,. Cape Girardeau 222 La Belle iLa Belle Lewis 223 Woodlawn Woodlawn l\Iollfoe 224 Hamilton Hamilton Caldwell 225 Salem : Salem Dent 226 Saline St. Marys Ste. Genevieve 227 Cypress Laclede Linn 228 Shelbina Shelbina 'Shelby 2:29 Clatlill Protem Taney 230 St. James St. James Phelps 231 Warrenton Warrenton Warren 232 Polo Polo Caldwell 233 Bucklin Bucklin Linn 20'34 St. Francois Libertyville St. Francois 235 Weatherby Weatherby DeKalb ·236 Sedalia · Sedalia Pettis 237 La Plata La Plata Macon 238 Rushville Rushville Buchanan 239 HopewelL Lesterville Reynolds 240 Granville Granville Monroe 241 Palestine St. Charles St. Charles 242 Portland Readsv.ille CallaW~y ..: 243 Keystone St. Lams St. Lams Clty 244 Middle Fabius Downing Schuyler 245 Knob Noster Knob Noster Johnson 246 Montgomery Cit)· Montgomery City Montgomery 247 Neosho Neosho ;Newton 248 ROCh.ester Helena IAndrew 249 Carroll Norborne Carroll 250 High Hill High Hill Montgomery

C. M. Buckner T. P. Draper W. J. Craven J. W. Wayland Chas. F. Orchard Lee T. Robison W. H. Plummer L. ~[cCutchen ,Clift'ord E. French 'F. E. Bullae 'W. T. Sinclair : S. J. Jones M. F. Prigmore Geo. N. Martin Ch!t~les H. Clarke Phlhp C. Palmer Henry F. Sadler H. S. Rouse G. W. Gaines W. J. Clark Wm. W. young Hy. Roseman 'Z. T. Standly W. W. Morgan ,G. C. Batt 'G. A. Muller H. H. Middlekamp John W. Tiffin W. E. Shook Jas. A. Smith Finley McClure A. B. Vedder W. S. Sears ; W. K. Jones ; W. E. Sizemore Geo. S. Jones...... .. A. E. Hucker !F!. E. Thornhill Ihos. 1. Burke C. H. Kirklin : V. Hughes C. J. Locke J. C. Shelton E. L. Thompson J. E. Hutcherson IJno. E. Reeds

I.r.F. J.E. Dawes Cozad

H. H. King J. D. Brammall.. W. E. Lacks Geo. W. Davis G. P. Laforce W. H. Oathout Jno. Hardin J. H. Wilson L. G. Haislip C.Fink W. H. Godlove Thea. J Koetzli.. 'I'sam.l 8tophlet Geo. A. Poteet... W. J. Roberts Chas. F. Smith Wm. G. Wilson Wm. F. Colby Wallace McDonald Edw. SchaaL J. A. Elliott D. J. Swinney J. W. Owen T. M. Smith F. C. Peers ' W. H. Stoutimore W. L. White B. Cowley John McClure Francis A. Sampson E. M. Gates S. B. Wells S. H. Irvin .. , 1 D. W. McGee O. P. Reinhardt D. P. Allen Moses Ely J. P. Barbee Ed. S. Harte )f. W. Mallen, jr Chas. E. Prettyman O. G. Parsons jJas. H. H. Baker Emil F. NebeL

1st 'fhursday. 8aturday all or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Sat. before f. m. & 2 weeks after. Saturday before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturoays. 1st Saturday and:3d l\Jonday. Friday onor after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturilays. 2d and 4th Mondays. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or aft. f. m: & 2 wks. aft. Sat. before f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. I'Wednesday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Friday". Time not given. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or after f. m. &2 wks. after. 'Saturdav before full moon. ISaturdayon or before full moon. 2d Saturday. 1st Friday. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday before full moon. 1st and 3d 'l'uesdays. Saturda.y on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. Sat. on orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Friday before full moon. 1st Monday of each month. Tuesday on or before full moon. j Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1'

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Contintled.

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I ,ODGE.

25{Hope 252 Alanthus 2531'.LindleY 254 Butler 255 Alton 256 Shekinah 257 'Lodge of Light 258 Ravanna 259'Lodge of Love 260 Mechanicsville 261 Florence 262 Holden 263 Summit 26,1' Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 266ISoCial... 267 Aurora 268 Lodge of J'~uth 269 Rock PraIne 270 New Salem 2Z1IS010f!10n 2/2 Gramte 273 St. Clair 274 Cold Spring 275;Tranquil,ity 276'Grand RIVer 277Wm. D. :i\Iuir 2781 Avilla 279 Hogle's Creek 280 Lodge of Peace 281. Fenton 282 COSillOS 283 Stockton 2&! Canopy 285 Ea:l 286 Urlch 287 Craft , '288 Hermitage

I P. O.

TOWN AND ADDRESS.

C , OUNTY.

·Washington Franklin Alanthus Grove .. ;Gentry Laredo IGrUnd y Butler Bates Alton Oregon Festus : Jefferson Eaglesville Harrison Ravanna ,Mercer Lancaster Schuyler Mechanicsville St. Charles New Florcnce Montgomery Holden IJOhnson Lee's Summit Jackson Fayetteville ;Johnson Warrensburg Johnson Martinsburg Audrain St. Louis St. Louis City Atlanta Macon Lawrenceburg Lawrence Arg:entyille Lincoln Spnn€\"field Gret=;ne Sedaha PettIs Osceola St. Clair Leeton Johnson Orearville Saline Freeman Cass Pilot Grove ;Cooper Bowers Mills :Jasper Quincy jHickory Chillhowee Johnson Fenton St. : St. Lams St. Loms City Stockton Cedar rAurora Lawrence C0!feysburg Daviess IUrlCh Henry Canton Lewis Hermitage Hickory 1

Lou~s

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S ECRETARY. '

G. H. Pike L. O. Grantham

'J. W. P~rves J. A. ~Illlsops

Charles Sprague L. G. Rickard Geo. N. Allen John Barher A. B. Anderson Fred C. French Isaac P. Ronen Howard Ellis S. W. Jurden A. F. Maxwell : ,Chas. A. Shepard ,Fred Watkins C. W. StaUdinger A. C. Gooqing R. W. Pans A. M. Brinn D. B. Farnsworth A. CampbelL Frank P. Hostetter J. R. Grinstead B. B. Davis John R. Shaw J. T. Koley N. M. Forsythe J. R. Wilson C. '1'. Sweeney G. Sievers Thos. Furlong Chas.S. younger A. H. Madry : J. W. Rupe V. W. Hall E. O. Sutton A. C. Curl

O. D. Austin Jas. F. Acree Wm. F. Quinlan J. L. Dowping Jos. Jenkms Eo L. Leyhe , Henry Johnson.c : Chas. Walz B. Sterne Thos. R. Thornton

John LeMar C. D. Williams C. H. Pellet c A. M. Atterbury, Wm. Anthony M. Argent..: John Pame S. D. 'Irumbo J. Wade Gardner O. Hal1. ,B. J. ~rear J. M. ZIOn E. H. Harris. jr H. Forsythe A. Murphy J. Vi neil Stone Jas. N. Vandover Eden Reed Wm. Hulstone ~IN. H. Buck H. R. Hill : O. R. TompkInS W. S. Page Wm. F. Coon

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"'.r mEETING.

1st and 3d Saturda~s. Saturday on or before full moon. No 1·etltrn8. . 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday ~n or before full moon. Wednesday before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday on or hefore full moon. :.. Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. No retwrn.~. 1st and 3d Mondays. Friday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Monday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. 1. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d MC?nday. 3d Fnday. Saturday before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Fridav on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Thur. on or bef. f. ill. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Fridays. Sat. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon.

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~89 AcacIa 290 Fairmount. 291 Edina 292 Lamar 293 Sarcoxie.; 294 Mound CIty 295 Moniteau 296 Sparta 297 O:mrk 29R Marble Hill 299'Temple 300 Dor~c 301 WhIte HalL 302 Lick Creek 303 osage 304 Faithful 305 Clarence 306 Ashlar 307 New London 30ilyarrott 30!JIKing Hiram 310 Sikeston 311 Kearney ::l12, Cuba 313 Kingsville 314 Pine .' 315 Defunct. . 316 RuraL 317 Osborn . 318 Eldorado 319 Paulville 320 Amazonia 321 Jonathan 322 Hardin 323 Corner-Stone 324 McDonald 325 Dockery 326 Ncw Home 327 Mt. Zion 328 Cainesville ..: 329 Kennedy 330 Bertrand 331 Charity 332 Ry~a!1d 333 ChIllIcothe 334 Breckenridge

IM. F. Duncan H. J. Hewitt..

Paradise Clay W -aconda Clark Edina IKnox Lamar 'Barton Sarcoxie.,' Jasper Mound CIty Holt Jamestown Moniteau Sparta Christian Fair Grove Greene Marble Hill ,Bollinger Kansas City Jackson Forkner's Hill. IDallas ,Barnard :.. Nodaway Perry Ralls /Nevada lvernon Fair Dealing Ripley Clarence Shelby Commerce 路Scott New London Ralls ; Maysville De Kalb Knoxvillc Ray Sikeston Scott Kearney Clay Cuba Crawford ,Kingsville Johnson Pine Ripley ..;

J. W. Porter R. L. Gooseman J. E. Long J. H. McQueen Salem Goodner E. W. Porler lVI. K. Johnson i\L C. Barnes M. A. Fawcett C. M. Witmer Isaac P. Ryland J; .E. Jones Eli V. Moore K. H. Barr R. L. Wardin H. P. Gillespie G. T. Gilman T. T. Vrazier James W. Rudicill T. B. Hobbs i\L C. Hill O. E. Kendall .T. N. Shollse A. U. Farrow Geo, M. Bennett... A. N. Belcher

J . .T. Jack Selin G. Mitchell IJames W. Dlwis .T. B. Ross Waldo P. Johnson \,y. G. Holland : J. W. Cecil B. L. Bowman R. E. Scofield W. H. Buckner Geo. W. Hartley Jas. Norman C. O. Lynch H. B. Powers W. L. Jacobs G. C. Rose Geo. E. Lear Geo. W. HowelL A. C. Kincaid A, A. Harrison H. RowelL , ~ewton Jones G. C. Bennett. Wm. III. C. Gambill

Kansas City Osborn Luray Brashear Amazonia Denver Hardin St. Louis Indcpendence Meadville Sprague West Plains Cainesville Elmo Bertrand St. s:oseph

MiSSISSIppI ;Buchanan

ChIllicothe Breckenridge

LlVmgston ,Caldwell

R. W. Vance ,Chester Lybarger Samuel Blakeley J. Ashby J. B. Cloonan ;E. Miller 'J. J. Carter Joseph G. Snow Thomas N. Smith E. D. Harvey Jos. Smith G. B. Thomas J. H. Burrows W. E.5~ott .: H. L. Fmley W. Thos. Aylesbury Jno. B. 9wens W.R. SIpple O. J. Chapman

A. l\f. Taylor Walden Kelly E. E. HaymaIl... J. E. Landis L. Holcomb Wm. Miller W. J. Roach L. L. Lippman W. L. C. Palmer J. M. Thompson J. T. Warren M. B. Rhodes 'E. C. Morgan J?s. M. Lamar C. W. Burton E. C. Browne Samuel Levy C. E. Cornue S. J Dewey

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Jackson DeKalb Clark Adair.. Andrew Worth Ray St. Louis City Jackson Linn Bates Howell. iHarrison

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~. :2d and 4th Saturdays. CIJ Saturday before full moon. ~ Snturday on or before full moon. e;, Tl1ursday on or before full moon. Tues. 01.1 or,bel'. f. m. &~ wks. after. L......J 1st and 3d Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Wednesday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th SaturdayR. lIst and 3d Tue,days. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday OIl or before full moou. :Friday before full nlOon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bel'. f. m. &:2 wks. aller. Saturday on or after full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Saturdays. ~ Saturday before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. ~ 1st Saturday night each month. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. R. Saturday before 3d Sunday.

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.ODGE.,

TOWN AND I P. ~. ADDRESS. \

335 Joplin Torlm 336 Hallsville HallSVllJE: 337 Blue Springs Blue Springs 338 Myrtle Millville 339 Fidelity Farley 340 Westport Westport 341 Relief : Republil: 342 Cir~le Roscoe 343 AgrIcola Petersburg 344 Moberly Moberly 345 Fellowship Joplin 346 ArlingtoJl Dixon 347 Spring Creek Edgar Springs 348 Wadesburg Creighton , 349 Pollock Pollock 350 Tvrian Johnstown 3;>1 Mosaic Bellevue 352 Friend Ozark 353 Benton St. Louis 354 Hebron Mexico 355 Ade!phi Edg~.rton 356 AnCIent Landmark HarrIsburg 357 Aux Vtl.Ssc Aux VasSE: 358 North West.. T.arkio 359 Garrett Arcola 360 Tuscan St. Louis 361 Riddick Buffalo 362lIiram CahOka 363 F~at~rna~ R<?be,rtsvp.le 3lH Higgmsville I-I1ggmsvl1le 365 Bayou Bltkersfield 366 Adair Kirksville 367 Barry : Washburn 368 Crescent HilL Adrian 369 CompOsite Doniphan 370'Wilhamstown Williamstown 371 'Sheldon Sheldon 372 INonpareil.. ;East Lynne

OUN'tY.

Jasper !Boone Jackson ,Ray IPlatte Jackson ,Greene I'St. Clair Henry Randolph \Jasper Pulaski.. Phelps Cass sullivan Bates Iron Christian St. Louis City Audrain Platte Boone Callaway Atchison Dade St. I.ouisCity ,Dallas lclark Franklin ; Lafayette Ozark Adair iBarry Bates Ripley Lewis Vernon Cass

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A. Reynolds R. F. Hulett.. C. S. Gossett... A. F. Milstead Albert Naylor G. L. Love W. B. Searcy W. F. Shackelford W. W. Gray Henry Levy J. S. Reynolds John Wilson O. P. Margedant 'Geo. W. Wade IG. W. ROdgers A. B. Maupin A. J. HarraL. Robert N. Gray I{. C. Blackmer O. S. Burroughs L. 1\:[. l\lorgan A. E. Frakes John B. Harris 'J. W. Boulton T. J. Underwood Chas. S. }Ioffit Harry Furth J. R. McLachlan 8. Denny A..Mendelsohn , J. H. Holton Thos. J. Barnes A. J. Satterlee N. Doran H. L. Reed Wm. E. Wiley

~CRETARY.

W. A. NlCkell W. W. Roberts C. C. Frick Chas. L, Renfro J. H. Carson G. H. Donaldson H. A.~oe ;.. Jno. L. Pence J. H. McCann W. C. FinnelL W. R. Fletcher .T. F. Rhea C. T. Lamar Squire Harris I'J. C. Schnelle J. W. Choate ,R. J. Hill. IJno. P. Collier C. C. Walton Jno. J. Steele IC. T StilL G. R. Hombes I'W. C. Harris E. P. Clauson J. A. Henderson Fred. A. Smith J. T. Pendleton Ed. W. Robinson Eo A. Je~sup W. C. Ba)'er

R. C. Mumma ,B. F. Hanes 'J. E. P. Williams

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1st and 2d FrIdays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. \.vednesda y on or before full mn. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. ~aturday precedin~ full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. :ld and 4th Fridays. Saturdayon or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. _.. 1st and 3d S.aturdays. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st Tuesday. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon. Monday on or before full moon. 2d &4th Thursdays. Thursday on or befOre full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. lVU

J. M. Long B. F. McCary N. Mandy

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1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon. Satnrday on or before full moon. . Saturday on or after full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. &:l wks. after. Satnrday ou or bofere full moon.

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373 D r j l t ' l t c l . . 374 Wilderness Wilderne.ss 375 Waynesville Waynesvllle 376 Kin~ Hill Adams 377 AncIent Craft King Oity 378 Warsaw Warsaw 379 Billings Billings 380lQueen City Queen City 381' Ionia Eldon 3821'Richland IRichland 383 Pythagoras CI!-Ssville 384 Hnrmony V1bbard Reynolds Centeryille 386iDayton Dayton 387Wo~dside: Thomasville 388 Farmersv1lle Chula 389 Arcana Harris 390 lI-larionville 'Marionville 391 Raytown ~Raytown 392 Christi.an oak Grove 393 Bee H1ve Lawson

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396 Western Light... 397 Gower 398 Jasper 399 Pike 400 Decatur 401 Carterville 402 Gayel. : -l03 IlLowry C1~Y 404·Alexandna 405 Everton 406 ;l\falden ·107 Charleston 40R Montrose 409 1Civil Bend 410 Iberia I ·Ul.Joppa 412 Appleton City 413 Valley 414 Greensburg415 I!unnewell 416 Cac~e 417 \Vh1te "Vater 418 Clear Creek

St. I:0UlS Lafhn Palo Pinto

~Thos.

M. S!mpson .; H. E. Rolhns ILouis R. Sack .. : R. H. Crabb James A. Clark James Skelton L. B. Osborn H. H. Brockman F. W. Staggs Wm. A. Wear John L. Isley A. L. George R. H. Chandler J. A. Pa~k E. M. Mmor B. F. Haley

O~e~on

L1vmgston Sullivan Lawrence Jackson Jackson Ray

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Louisburg Gower Jasper Curryville Peirce City Carterville New Call!-bria Lowry C1~Y Alexllndna Everton Malden Charleston Montrose ; Civil Bend Iberia; Hartv1lle Appleton City IBoICkow ·Greensburg

IHunne~ell

Oregon Pulask1 Buchanan Gentry Benton Christian Schuyler Morgan Pulaski. Barry Ray Reynolds Cass

A. J. Collins" N. ~. OWitlgs J. '1. Hurt

I R. A. King John McDonald G. W. Arthur L. T. Moulton H. T. Patten John R. Garbee H. E. Gates N. J. Shepherd L. D. Groom M. Horine R. T. Craven S. F. Cross R. D. Ramey J. E. Old ; J. M. Ragan J. T. Richardson

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'S. G. Robinson IG. H. Church R. M. Hunter

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Saturday before 2d Sunday. <:0 Saturday on or before full moon. 0:> Saturday on or before full moon. L......J 1st and 3d Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon. 1st Sat. bf. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. ,Sat. on orbef. f. m. &2 wks. aft. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday before full moon. Sat. bef. full moon & 2 weeks aft. Saturday on or after full moon. No re1urns. Saturday anal' before full moon. Sat. before 2d and 4th Sundays. ~: Saturday before full moon.

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Clinton Jasper Pike Lawrence Jasper l\lacon.: St. Cla1r Clark Dade Dunklin Mississippi Henry Daviess l\oIil.ler Wnght ,St. Clair IAndrew KnOx lshelby.: : 81. LOUl.S C1ty Cape G1rll.rdeau Benton

E. C. Hill. B. A. Gooding J. W. Hawkins J. E. Coppock E. M. Thornton C. M. Cole S; M. Gracy Charles TIlY lor Chas. H. Vanpt·!t.. .T. H. Bledsoe W. T. MarshalL E. E. HurL W. D. BurketL T. J. Marc~ant John H. SlmmOl1s C. C. Hilton Sam'l Todd jJ. H. Pettit W. P. JanE;s J. E. GaSkl!l...

John W. Hill!... R. L. Roberts H. E. Lewis G W. TidwelL J. H. Wilson J. E. Gilliland John B. Bell... J. D. Reba .T. C. Tomson C. M. Edwards Jas. A. Boone W. B. Conrad Clinton Shaw G. A. Osborn U. B. Garner A. Naylor Geo. T. Bennett Wm. Grainger Wm H. Ja~es P. Watkms

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A. M. McIntire

E. H. Moxley

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.R.. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . ~ Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wedllesda)·s. 1st and 3d Fridays. Fr!. on or aft. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Fnday o.n or before full moon. Saturda~ on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks all. Friday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 ws. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . S.Il.~urday on or before full moon. l·ndll.y on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Satlirdays. Time not given. . Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. I-' No're1urns. -:r 4th Saturday. Of

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TOWN AND ADDRESS.

P. O.

419 Star Taberville St. Clair 420 ltaska St. Louis S1. Louis CitY 421 Urbana Urbana Dallas 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield Greene 423 Galt Galt Grundy 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre St. Francois 425 Cedar 9ity.: Cedar 9ity.: Call~way 426 SedgwlCkvIlle SedgwlCkvllle ~BollInger 427 Glenwood Glenwood Schuyler 428 Louisville Louisville ;Lincoln 4291N~w Madrid 'N~w 1'fadrid 'New Madrid 430 Wmona Winona Shnnnon 431 Cement.. Halfway Polk 432 Competition Competition Laclede 433 Mack's Creek Mack's Creek Cnmden 434 Wheeling Wheeling Livingston 435 St. Nicholas IWillnrd Greene 436 Ash Grove Ash Grove Greene 437,Lafayette Corder Lafayette 438 Temperance Smithville 'Clay 439 Mt. Olive ':'.farshfield Webster 440 Trowel.. Lutesville Bollinger 441 Excelsior Jackson Cape Girardeau 442!Burlington Burlington Junc.. Nodaway 443 Anchor St. Louis St. Louis City 444 Ada Orrick Ray 445 West Gate St. LOllis St. Louis City 446 Greenfield Greenfield Dade 447 Fairview Browning Sullivan : 448 Schell City Schell City Vernon 449 Bois D'Arc Bois D'Arc Greene 450 Belton Belton Cass 451 Raymore Raymore Cass 4?2.verona Verona ILawrence 4<>3 Fo~r.th Forsyth T~ri~y .: : 454 Cecl Cottonwood Pt MISSISSIppI 455:Barnesville Logan'S Creek Reynolds 456: Wallace Bunceton Cooper

SECRETARY.

MASTER.

COUNTY.

A. K. Roger~ ,Chas. E: 'yhite Jerry DillIon 1'. G. Goldsmith IJ. B. Freeman H. L. Cunningham R, S. Hodges ,Frank H. Biles ' R. Waring L. r. Maddux J. E. Mapes · 1 • V. Moulder H. Whitebread w: Sheppard WIlllamMorton w. ~r. Grave;; J. L. Migeuer lw. R. Brooks W. E. Dickey N. B. McNeely A. C. Hopkins Wm. Crouch E J. Woods Edw. McGuigan H. H. Finley W. G. Warren F. Childs R. T. Johmon J. '1'. Willis 'vV. N. Evans

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Jas. L. Cook ;Ado!pl; Kleintopf C. Dlihon 'tv. D. Garwood J. A. Glenn (at:ting) F. I. Tetley B. L. Linville

Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 4th Saturday. 2d and ,!th Thursdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

,Horuce D. B. Cutler

Saturday on or after full moon.

Joel Cook

~Ionday on or before full moon. 'lhursday on or before full moml. Saturday on or before full moon.

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J. T. Eagon

No rel'l/.1'11s.

iVa ·reIUT1/'s.

IH. C. Stevens

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J. M. Hawarth A. L. Watson L. F. Farris C. P. Tlltt..

TIME OF MEETING.

No TetnTns.

W. F. Simpson R. A. Thnrp qeo. J. Biggs (~. W. Wyatt.. J. L. Reddick W. H. Patterson N. T. Smith 'J. W. Revelle H. L. Caldwell Press Colwell R. H. Caffall N. B. Pigg A. Rawson .rno. A. Davis H. C. Warren, Jr B. Robinson IJ. O. Redfearn ;C. W. McKown ILee Glandon

Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Th.ursday before full moon. Fndnv before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Sltturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d TueSdays. Tue3. aft. Frio on or bef. fun-moon. 3d Saturday. . 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturdav before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or betore full moon.

J. H. Parrish .roe Brasher T. S. Barnes 'Edw. Cramer

Saturday on Saturday on Saturday on Saturday on

1VO Tet-nl'ns.

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or after full moon. or after full moon. or before full moon. or before full moon.

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457 Jone~burg 458 MelvIlle 459 Hazelwood 460 Lambskin 461 Caruthersville 462 Sapta Fe 463 Chfton 1.61- Aullville 46<> Gaynor CIty 466 Southwest 467 Pleasant Hope 468 Red Oak 469 Plato 470 Nodaway 471 Mineral 472 Pickering 473 Nineveh 47410uilford 475 'GOlden 476 Mt. Hope 477 Henderson 4781R~cine : 479 RICh HIlL 4801.JeWeL 481 Marceline 482 Clintonville 483 Fairfax 484 Kirkwood 485 Co~d Water 486 CaIro 1.87 Herndon 488 Lock ~pring 489 LakevIlle 490 Montevallo 491 Vandalia 492 Daggett.. 493'Ver~on

494 LeWIstown 495 Unity 496 Robert Burns 497 Strafford 498 Kase),ville 499 Paynesville 500 Jameson 501 Buckner 502 Philadelphia

[JOneR~urg Montgomery Dadevllle Dade Seymour Webster St. Louis St. Louis City Caruthersville Pemiscot Santa Fe Monroe Thayer Oregon Aullville Lafayette Parnell. Nodaway Southwest City McDonald Pleasant Hope Polk Red Oak ILawrence Plato Texas Maryville Nodaway Oronogo Jasper Pickering Nodaway Olney Lincoln Guilford Nodaway Golden City Barton Odessa Lafayette Henderson 'I Webster SE;neca : Newton RICh HIll Bates Pleasan.t Hill. Cass :.IMarceline Linn ElDorado Springs Cedar Fairfax Atchison Kirkwood St. Louis Dr~xel Cass Icauo RandoIPh Herndon Saline Lock ?pring Daviess Bell City Stoddard .: Montevallo Vernon ,Vandalia ,.. Audrain McKittrick Montgomery

Bro~augh

Lewlstown Richards Gainesville Stratrord Kaseyville Paynesville IJameson Buckner Philadelphia

Ver~on

LeWIS Vernon Ozark IGreene Macon Pike jDaViess Jackson Marion

J. M. Foreman E H. Potter James M. Wammack R. J. Loyd Hy. T. Byars J. S. Drake R. A. Johnson J. T. Littlejohn · T. S. Cordell B. F. Smith F. F. Maddy J. '1'. Apperson A. G. Hartzog IGeorge Conrad J. A. Gladdis F. M. Wallis Jno. E. :\Ioseley W. J. Beggs C. O. McAhron R. W. p.owell W. D. DelzelL F. C. Lea F. E. Kellogg A. 'V. Duff Geo. T. Lyda David Rogers F. S. Wanger Philip A. shaw '-V. H. Lane D. Reynolds ~ J. F. WheeJer :.~:.· J. S: Br90kshire ' L. A. RIchmond J. W. Stuermer IJ. O. Terrill BeI1j. Price IJ. H. Donovan J. K. Stroup T. F. Clements John R. Reed Mark Gault

IJ.

~ \H. SChmidt 12d and 4th Saturdays. O'J R. N. :\foore Thursday on or before full moon. ~ ·IG. M. Medley Thursday on or before full moon. C':> R. C. T. Schroeder 2d and 4th Wednesdays. W a. c. Schult Saturday on or before full moon. Geo. S. Trimble ISaturday on or before full moon. J. H. Powell Saturday on or before full moon. IB. R. BaTnes Saturda~ on or before full moon. U. S. WrIght Saturda) on or before full moon. J. C. Guymon Thursday on or before full moon. J. W. l\IcCnrry I·Thursday on or before full moon. H. W. Curry Saturday on or before full moon. : R. B. Lynch Saturday before each full moon. W. H. Hudson 2d and 4th Saturdays. J. E. Koontz Thursday on or before full moon. Jas. F. Hanlla Saturday on or before full moon. Theron Ives 1st Saturday. r.)I. McClanahan 2d and 4th Saturdays. W. N. Hall : 2d and 4th Tuesdays. . Emmett Friday on or before full moon. G. 1". Lilliston Thursday on or before full moon. jM. H. Wacaser Saturday on or before full moon. ~ S. T. Broaddus ,2d and 4th Mondays. C1:> Chas. Rheem ISaturday on or before full moon. ;::l L. C. Pendleton 1st and 3d Thursdays. R.. Frank Cook Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. ~. L. Z. Lotspeich Tuesday on or before full moon. S. Jacobi 2d and 4th Mondays. \V. IlL Lyle :.lsaturday on or before full moon. J. S. Bennett 4th Saturday. W. H. Fenwick (acting) .. Tuesday on or before full moon. IS. Coen : Sat. 0n or bef.. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Jesse Jenlllngs Saturday on or nearest full moon. R. B. Kabler Saturday on or before full moon. J. H. Thole Saturday on or before full moon. J. P. Bras~ear Saturday on or before full moon. L. M. Ipghsh Sa~. on or bef. f.'. m. & 2 weeks after. J. P. Richards FrIday on or before full moon. W. L. Crabb Saturday before full moon. Rob't 1. Gilliland Saturday on or before full moon. W. M. Van Hook No time given.

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H. M. Hopke W. T. Whalen J. :\1. Adams Jas. E. Rhodesa.

F. W. Patton S. M. Brown ·Jno. S. Pryor IJ. B. Cort

No returns.

Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. !Thursday on or before full moon.

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503!Prairie I;Iome 504IPlatte City 505 Avalon 506 Lathrop 507 Clearmont 508 Saxton 509'Van Buren .;

TOWN AND

P. O. ADDRESS. Prairie ~ome Platte City Avalon Lathrop Clearmont ;.. Saxton Van Buren

MASTER.

COl:NTY.

lcooper Platte Livingston Clinton Nodaway Buchanan Carter 510IBi~well Br~)\vning Linn : 511 Skidmore Skidmore Nodaway 512 Webb City Webb City Jasper 513 Chariton ; Guthridge Mills.. Chariton 514 Exeter Exeter Barry 515 G~lena G~lena IStone 516 Milford Milford Barton 517 Seligman Seligman Barry 518 OrientaL Blackburn Saline . 519; De/unct. . . . . 520 Chfton Heights St. LOUIs St. LOUIS City 521 Lockwood Lockwood Dade 522 Gate City Kansas City Jackson 523 Kidder K\dder Caldwell 524 Spickardsville Spickardsville Grundy 525 Cunningham Sumner Chariton 526 Wayne 'Piedmont Iwayne 527 Higbee Higbee IRaIldoIPh 528 Conway Conway Laclede 529 Niangua ~iungua Webster 530 Ritchey Ritchey Newton 531 Lane's Prairie Vichy "'Jaries 532 Dexter ; Dexter IStoddard 533 walker ; Wal.ker Vernor~ 534 1Columbia Pacific Franklm 535,Blackwell.. BlackwelL St. Francois 536jln g omar Willow Springs Howell 537 BetheL Bethel.. Shelby 538 Stella Stella McDonald 539 Dawn : Dawn 'ILivingston 540 Winigan Winigan Sullivan

IB. F. D. Carlos E. L. Anderson ,B. P. Green T. :Martin W. S. Wallace E. F. Saxton Geo. W. Manger Jas. B. Stone Wm. M. Howden C. E. Decatur John W. Wilkerson C. F. Green ~rlando Scott 1. H. Duckett J. ,,拢. Sparkman A. T. Catron

IZ.

J. W. Ferguson Eo A. Meolib W. J. Nicks ,T. D. Slosson Harvey Fellows J. W. Hardy J. G. Carty S. C. Blythe C. Hanson IT. B. Jamerson J. W. Ritchey Ed. Bray Philip C.ollins 1. D. W~lght C. M. Nicholson H. N. :M:cGready H. J. Rowe J. E. Wilson ; Jas F. Kenney Fred Johnson C. W. Foos

SECRETARY.

J. N. Scholl J. L. Carmack V. B. Campbell C. C. Waful. O. G. Baughman D. C. Ewing .: Theo. Franklin J. H. Biswell.. J. F. Cook L. O. Walker B. J. Edemann W. A. Boucher Chas. B. Swift W. Streator J. G. Manger H. C. Spencer . T. J. BurrIdge J. L. Shields Wm. Stark Frank Shaw P. "r. Bosley G. W. Thompson C. E. Max J. C. Herron R. O. Hardy J. J. Redmond D. P. Buxton R. A. King Jas. A. Bradley B. R. Lowry G. H. Gross Thos. Welch A. G.Hollenbeck Henry, H. Bound W. Kenney T. C.l\1attingly W. H. Chaplin

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TIME OF MEETING.

Saturday on or before full moon. 1st Saturday after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 2d Saturdays. Saturday on or before. full moon. Saturday on or after lull moon.. 1st Saturday. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d Thursday. . Saturday before full moon. 路Isat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. S~tu.rday.~n or nearest full moon. 路!Vo t~me g-nen.

Thursday on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon.

2d and 4th Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Tuesday on or before full moon. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 1st Saturday after full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Tuesday bef. f. m. & 2 weeks aft. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Fridays. 'Fri. on or b. f; m. & 2 wks. f. Sat. fol. \Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon.

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541 Franklin 542 Ferguson 543 Mansfield 544 Mexico 545 Zalma 546, Prairie Hill 547 South Gate 548 'Clinton 549 1Carl Junction 550jRose HilL 551 Pendleton 552 Calhoun 553 Clarksburg 554 Foster 555,Summerville 556 Prairie 557 Blairstown 558 Moscow 559 Clarksdale 560 Nelson 561 CowgilL 562 Deepwater 563 York

St. Clair Ferguson ::\fansfield Mexico Zalma Prairie Hill Kansas City Clinton Carl Junction St. Louis Doe Run Calhoun Clarksburg Foster Summerville Bancroft Blairstown Moscow l\Iills IClarksdale Nelson Cowgill , Deepwater Kansas City

Frankl~n

St. LOUIS Wright Audrain Bollinger Chariton Jackson Hcnry Jasper St. Louis City St. Francois Henry Moniteau Bates Texas Daviess Henry Lincoln IDeKalb Saline Caldwell Henry Jackson

!Albert H. Short W. F. Lefavor N. N. Nichols J. C. Wilkins Wm. Lages C. O. Houston John R. Cottingham W. E. Owen A. B. Clark George J. Hess Wm. J. Marshall C. C. MichaeL W. H. Sturgis W. D. Sylvester .; 1\'1. C. Talbott.. W. J. Welden J. A. Swetnam W. R. Ward IR. E. Pulley Lewis Richardson J. R. Cheshier C. T. Seevers W. F. Kuhn

A. S. Dav~dson C. G. DavIs Jno. F. Porter G. Blum James W. Dixon J. D. l\!cAdam Edwin S. Ludy Harry Kemp C. J. Smith Henry W. Belding A. H. Akers R. Trevey Claude Hamlin D. A Withemp J. W. Betz Chas. D. Knight C. R. :VIcCann W. J. Ryan J. H. Elliott .. : Walker H. Jobe S. F. Gallagher .T. C. Smith W. A. Rawlings

12d Saturday of each month.

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Appendix.

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DEATHS. REPOlnED TO TIlE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER

~dgt. Name oj Party. 1. 2.

4. 5.

7. 8. 9.

10. 12. 16.

20. 21. 22.

25.

26.

28. 31. 32. 35. 36.

37.

Frederic L. Billon. Wm. M. Thompson. John T. :Mathis. Wm. F. Schmittgells. Chas. E. Custon. Hy. Murray. John W. Lee. Tillman Carter. Saml. Jopus. C. Wilhite. Jas. T. Gregory. Richard Donnelly. Jno. F. Jester. C. C. Peters. . James Kelly. l<~. W. Lewis. D. P. Slattery. H. J. Lee. Jno. A. Poss. J. J. Gilmore. J. C. \\'illiams. John H. Barker. Charles Blake. E. .l. Williamson. A. J. Bartlett. .l. E. Shepherd. Jesse Arnot. Lee P. Hall. M.Langsdorf. M. J. Steinberg. Th05. C. Bragg. .l. W. B. Yandell. August Hofbaner. Wm. H. n:rcCartney. Todd Zattu. J. E. Lincoln. E. M. Mars. John Brew. James Thompson. W. R. Hutchison. W. L. Spabe. Wm. Berger.

No. oj Lodge.

38. 40. 41. 43.

46. 47. 48. 50. 51. 57. 60.

. 62. 63.

64.

67.

68. 70.

73. 74. 78.

79.

84. 86.

1, 1896.

if Pa;?'ty.

lfa7ne 0

S. D. Marmaduke. C. O. Curtman. D. C. Marsh. Benj. Schoch. E. C. Stiles. John W. Oldham. W. C. Young. S. E. Carr. 1. A. Talley. B. M. McCrary. Lewis Christ. A. C. Miller. John Seibel. S. R. Crespin. Robert Newsom. J. W. Chaney. J. P. Reel. E. J. Stewart. David Ford. W. T. Gilliam. S. Washburn. N. n. Steohens. B. F. Hickman. .lIIO. Hartman. H. P. Williams. H. 1. Martin . .las. E. Thomas. Robert Stephenson. J. A. Kraus. M. M. T\farkland. Reuben Taylor. John M. Davis. W. P. Hurt. Wm. C.Roe. Benj. W. McCoy. Jacob Kurz. Charles Weest.. E. F. Chappell. A. L. Miller. D. S. Wilcox. J. B. Wright. F. E. Bradshaw.

1896.J No. oj Lodge.

86. 87. 89. 92.

93. 95. 96. 98. 99.

100. 101. 102. 103. 104.

105.

107. 111.

112. 114.

116. 117. 119. 121.

123. 126. 129. 1~2.

133. 134. 136.

Name oj Parly.

W. W. Bailey. Elias Bennett. J. N. Boyd. C. G. Hunter. W. A. Johnson. J. G. Reeds. Ferd Wenkle. Hamp. Richmond. Albert Sebastian. John DeMeir. Henry Stowe. James Gooch. R. W. Fyan. John T. Teal. Joab Moore. Edward Ragan. A. J. Miller. J. S. Eaton. Geo. W. Freeman. Obed Griffiths. Samuel De\\'hit. Samuel Wolf. Jacob Hazley. Morris Glass. Robert Clark. Geo. A. Chappell. J. J. Spencer. Amos Gross. Wm. Richardson. Thos. B. Harber. Josiah Sibbitt. G. P. Lawrence. J. P. Horner. Alfred Rees. D. H. Gillaspy. Wm. Roper. H. P. Bond. John Huff. Jos. Nicholaus. Petcr Obermier. J. H. Borgstede. C. D. Eitizen. W. F. :M ertens. Simon Block. H. 1'. McClanahan. Lafayette Botts Chas. Q. Thornburg. John Hunt. Joshua Foster. A. J. Carty. James Johnston. Geo. W. Bryant. Gabriel Phillips.

195

Appendix. No. oj Lodge.

137. 139. 140. 142. 14ii. 146. 149. 150. 152. 153. 154. 157. 158. 159. 160. 163.

164. 166. 168.

171. 172. 175. . 176.

177. 179.

181.

182. 183. 187. 188.

Name oj Party.

Sam'l Ledgerwood. E. Van Buskirk. E. Butler. A. Bomer. T. H. Clark. D. J Shy. John Vaughn. Wm. Ed wards. James Grieves. A. K. Trigg. C. H. Ramottree. T. L. Warren. L. A. Arnold. Geo. Hatcher. John W. Smith. Jas. T. Everett. J. P. Raney. A... J. Stevens. C. W. Kramer. John H. Graves. Wm. H. Block. Wm. N. Loker. James P. Parker. Thompson Brown. John Jacobs. P. L. Gregory. Harrison Seaman. Wm. McReynolds. T. II. Moss. Thos. Burns. Thos. A. H. Smith. L. W. Jarvis. M. L. Grimes. J. S. Law. E. H. Stone. J. W. James. C. M. Ross. E. W. Benson. Carl Ringe. E. Benjamin. W. H. Cornell. C. L. Harris. Benj. Burden. James Sharp. Hiram Everman. Geo. B. Fisher. J. S. Wilson. Luke Barton. Robert Harkins. A. B. Foot. J ames Plowman. B. U. Foster. John M. Phelan.

196 No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 189. Jno. A. Dolman. 191. J. C. Thompson. 194. Sol. Hugblett. S. M. Barker. 195. Chas. F. Robinson. 196. W. R. Holt. 197. Thos. Dingle. 198. N. L. Neal. 199. G. '1'. Diggs. 2Q!. J. R. Sherwood. 205. J. E. Sharp. H. W. Long. 207. C. H. McClelland. 209. A. Kelly. J. B. Owen. 212. J. H. Bridges. 213. John A. Salley. W. W. Southgate. 214. T. N. Claiborne. 217. D. J. Parsons. 220. Mathias Riffle. Louis Flatan. 221. Peter Powell. Lewis Hinkle. 223. Fred. T. Levick. 224. C. M. Morrow. 225. J. D. Dilworth. Edw. A. Seay. Wm. R. Love. Wm. H. Copeland. 'l2.7. E. M. Tracy. 230. James M. Coppedge. 231. Chas. Meyers. Buckley Girsey. Harrison Burgess. 233. Dallas Collins. L. W. Titus. E. C. Kemp. Chas. Allison. 236. H. E. Depp. J. H. Howell. 237. E.l\:I. Wait. A. J. Davis. Wm. Gunnells. Jacob Gilstap. 241. John P. Miller. 242. B. H. Boone. 243. John A.Ladd. Fred. Toussaiut. 246. W. Caldwell. A. F. Uptegrove. 247. A. J. Johnson. 248. J. S. Jones.

[Oct.

Appendix. No. oj NaTrwoj Parly. Lodge. 249. 251. 252. 256. 259. 262. 263. 265.

266. 267. 270. 271. 272. 273. 278.

281. 282.

283. 291. 293. 294. 295. 297. 299.

301. 303. 304. 306.

307. 308. 310. 312. 313. 314. 316. 319.

Cyrus Cherry. L. W. Ford. Charles Thee. J. W. O'Connell. D. J. Marquis. R. G. Hueston. Abner Van Metre. Wm. Beck. Jesse A. Smith. W. H. Violett. B. Loebenstein. T.T.Hufi'. J. N. Pollard. A. Michel. N. D. Prescott. John Rell. Thos. W. Kersey. W. P. Paxon. Isaac Wright. Milo Blair. Z. Lilley. Jos. Melugin. Jos. Duncan. F. S. Jones. H. W. Tonkins. Geo. Bauer. S. Vetshurg. Wm. C. Church. L. W. Gordon. T. J. Lycan. R. E. Wonnington. Geo. Messick. B. F. Fleming. W. S. Barker. James Laney. Jas. H. McGee. M. W. Ball. R. W. Laird. E. L. Du Charme. Z. S. Westfall. T. B. Harrison. Wm. Stone. Y. T. Henderson. G. G. Matthews. M. P. Wade. Marcus R. Rudisill. John A. Crosby. Jos. Crow. J. R. Blackwell. John L. Jones. Tbos. F. Crim. Frank Hills. J. R. Thresher.

1896.J No. of Lodge.

322. 323.

324. 325. 326. 331. 333. 338. 34l. 344. 3,15.

352. 351. 355.

359. 360.

361. 362.

364. 366. 367. 368. 370. 383. 386. 388. 39l. 399. 400.

"Yame oj Party.

Lewis C. Bohanan. Chas. H. Catron. Thos. R. Davis. Emil j>ubois. Jacob Feldmann. M. S. Meyer. C. L. Burtis: Jas. G. Lay. Thomas Williams. Dudley M. Steele. Calvin F. Burnes. C. A. Perrin. A. Warren. John Schooler. J. A. Beals. .Jobn Held. ~. M. Barney. T. J. Jacks. H. W. Barnes. Geo. W. Brock. B. A. Stone. Nath'l Allison. A. B. Tinsley. T. B. Mitchell. J. A. Berry. A. Breckenridge. J. '1' Stewart. Wm. Marshall. Martin Ii. Fallis. Martin L. Gates. Gilbert H. Barnes, Sr. J. W. Phillips. W. J. Gilbert. C. McPheeters. G. T. EdmissOIl. David McKee. S. Neeper. Jacob Friend. Grove Young. G. H. Laughlin. win. McClure. John Odea. Geo. Swartz. Chas. S. Bryan. R. R. McGuire. J. H. Page. W. L. :\fanning. James May. J. J. Robinson. G. T. Rhoades. L. F. Sisson. E. P. Hansard. P. S. Sinclair.

197

Appendix. No. oj Lodge.

4{)1. 403. 404.

405.

407. 410. 41l. 414. 416.

42l. 422.

430. 431. 43f1. 437. 438. 44l. 442. 443. 445.

448. 453. 454. 456. 459. 46l. 463. 464. 468. 469. 470. 473. 474. 476. 477.

478. 479.

Name oj Part路y.

W. W. French. II. W. Patterson. C. Hahn. O. P. Childers. Ed. Wiley. J. D. Stout. J. "'.路Galbraith. 1<'. B. Worthing. S. H. Wilson. Willis M. Chapman. John A. Phillips. C. C. Campbell. William Beal. F. T. Brown. C. A. Pickford. C. W. Price. ,"t'. F. Hoppus. W. A. Cox. Wm. G. Leckie. 1. N. IIasten. J. F. Norton. Benton' Cox. J. H. Barham. Wm.C. Webb. Lewis J. Wood. C. H. Roberts. L.B. Freese. Alfred Appleton. H. J. B. Rose. A. Boshert. G. A. Hulbert. P. G. Corkins. R.1. Parrish. J. T. Shepard. A. J. McDavid. Thos. J. Bragg. R. B. Turner. R.L. Sparks. Jl1o. A. Fraley. Geo. P. Ladd. F. C. Cooke. J. H. McGehee. O. E. Crosby. G. L. Drennon. M. A. Crews. A. S. M.cClanahan. Rufus McMackin. J. W. McNeel. W. C. Holt. H. O. Hughes. M. Chapman. A. L. Crane. S. P. Kimball.

198

Appendix.

[Oct.

of Lodge. Name of Party.

No: of Lodge.

479. 480. 48l. 482. 483. 486. 487. 488.

520. 522.

~'\'o.

494. 496. 499.

504. 509. 510. 512. 514. 515. 520.

R. C. Massie. Wm. McDaniel. Clarence O. Howard. Jas. A. Bradley. J. R. Sharp. J. A. Hanna. C. C. Cundiff: Thos. J. Gann. Thos. Litton. C. W. Harper. C. H. Wohr. Thomas. Wattenbarger. R. W. Talbott. J. D. Swinny. John Turner. W. H. Cook. James B. Sindes. W. B. Gable. E. O. Johnson. S. N. Hardesty. 1. J. Doyal. J as. A. Melton. E. N. Butler. David Shield.

524. 528. 536. 537. 543. 546. 547. #

548.

550. 552. 559.

Name of Pariy.

W. Shield. Chas. A. Moore. H. A. Messenger. C. W. Piercy. J. A. IIagland. Wm. White. H. A. 'Schoole. J. E. Haynes. J. J. Carson. J. L. Smith. J. H. Varner. J. C. Spence. L. A. Harris. O. H. Hamilton. J. R. McCall. C. C. Williams. John Oecksli. W. H. Vance. Henry S. Physick. Edwin S. Pike. D. H. Pigg. J. A. Clark. T. J. Stockton.

'SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRA~D LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER I, 1896.

No. o.r Name of Party Lodge. â&#x20AC;˘ John Clough. Leroy Hall. Michael R. Brown. 2. Isaac Price. Chas. Rausch. 4. M. P. Hensley. 5. T. J. Delaney. E. W. Harmon. H. C. Fox. 15. Jacob Taylor. Thomas Ford. W. F. More.. J. W. Ems. T. Montgomery. Frank McCall. 1.

No. of Lodge.

if Par Iy.

~.ame 0

Evens Metz. James D. Clark. Tbos. W. Hawkins. Thos. J. Lewis. J. M. McMurry. Louis Quese. Edgar Taylor. Jno. C. B. Thomas. W. H. Hose. W. N. Bates. Saml. Clark. James M. Dickson. T. T. Johnson. 23. B. F. White. A. J: Utterback.

15. 18.

18V6.] No. oj Name oj Parly; Lodge. 25. Christ. Ehlen. :1\1. Lesinsky. Elias B. Hickman. Eugene Sterne. Max Sterne. Wm. Messer. 29. J. M. Moss. B. O. Smith. W. W. Glover. 34. P. G. Shelton.' 35. Clark Deshler. Barton Healy. 36.. C. W. Hazell. M. E. Broaddus. 38. \Y. J. Burrus. G. W. Perry. J. M. Burrus. W. C. Collett. Chas. G. Herren. Jno. G. Wright. 39. G. W. Walden. 40. James L. Bridgeford. 41. N. M. Wallin. 42. T. B. Stephens. 43. Jno. P. Sebree. Jno. W. Morrow. 47. R. H. Smith. 50. A. F. Parker. Jas. 'l'uppie. 51. F. W. H. Digges. 52. J. C. Howard. 53. B. C. Bell. 54. C. E. Hogg. A. Hunt. E. T. Brown. D. W. Clark. 55. J. T. Wood. 59. O. E. Bryson. Wm. A. Bowser. J: A. Dyer. James Frost. F. A. Farthing. "'I'm. L. Hanna. Yancy Janes. N. L. Smith. Wm. N. White. 62. H. K. Noel. J. W. Rowe. Geo. Stewart. L. T. Smith. P. D. Watson. J. M. Linsey. J.E.Denham.

Appendix.

199 No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 62. A. S. Newberry. ,V. B. Hart. 69. A. J. Manion. R. E. Barton. J. S. Fitzwater. 71. W, H. Beattie. L. N. Chassalear. G. W. Fisher. C. S. Hardy. O.E.Paul. Wm. Stanton. W. A. Singleton. E. W. Slusher. J. B. Tcdd. F. M. Mackie. J. C. Sutherland. 76. Daniel Young. 79. Albert A. Aal. Andrew Heisler. Chas. F. Rydberg. 80. Samuel W. Henley. Thos. E. Hisle. 82. A. Kahn. 83. J. T. Moore. W. S. Moffitt. Burk Mark. D. W. Beard. W. L. McManus. Oliver Sharp. 86. G. Murrain. S. P. Jctferier. J. P. Hanback. "Vm. Elston. Thos. Crampton, Jr. W. H. Ryder. J. O. Knudson. John Ford. J. D~ Hays. 87. W. L. Bailey. J. P. Griggs. H. H. McClure. A. A. Swift. Silas Smith. 88. Stephen Corwin. Wm. H. Wirth. W. E. Wehman. J. C. Wirth. W. S. Dale. 92. J. W. Gunn. B. W. Fry, 97. J. R. T. Bedell. 98. R. B. Meyers. W. C. James.

200

Appendi~c.

No. oj Ludgf'. 98.

99. 101.

102.

103.

104.

106. 109.

111. 117.

Name oj Parl!/.

l. N. Smith.

C. S. G. Mitchell. J. S. Hope. C. H. Powars. S. M.Mayhew. P. M. Best. Jno. McCal). Elmcr Young. C. W. Collt>tt. Jas. Dunham. David Lewis. D. G. Phillips. J. A. Vestal. J. H. Timbaugh. Hunter 'fimbaugb. A. W. Williams. W. E. Jones. O. G. Ellis. L~ IIllnneslough. M. Marder. J. M. Thompson. Henry Cnrter. W. M. Q,uirey. C. Eo Kearney. F. Reinholdt. Geo. Hoffman. W. H. Trit'nens. J. T. Flinn. Godfrey Garve)'. C. F. Rosenby. A. L. Palmer. F. Moreno. W. B. Christie. W. E. Davis. J. '1'. Dunn. W. A. Foreade. . J. E. Fesler. W. L. Harvey. M. V. Miller. J.R Nelson. J. H. Norman. J. H. Price. II. C. Remington. T. C. Sherman. J. P. Shepberd. R. M. Troutman. E. D. Thompson. A. F. Wilson. A. C. Vandiver. G. D. Purinton. Wm. Forman. '''m. Wendleton. Wro. Berkstresser.

LOd. No. oj Lodge. 117. 119.

122. ]25. 127. 129.

130.

133. 136. 147.

148.

]49. 151.

]52. 154.

158.

159.

Name oj Park

W. H. H. McCarty. F. R. Dearing. F. W. Evans. S. S. Johns. J. W. Lewis. Jos. ~fcCunl:'. E. C. Rfmkin. S. A. Reppy. J. S. Daniels. A. '1', Carson. J. M. Pinky. J. P. Johnson. C.Peden. G. J. Holland. W. H. Hillman. P. Harkins. J. D. Moore. O. Thompson. F. M. Lawrence. B. J. Robertson. U. S. Teagarden. A. B. Wilkins. J. G. Broomfield. Thos. H. Warren. W. H. Gentle. A. R. :Moore. J. R. Angle. W. W. Campbell. A. Z. Hartzler. O. F. Ham. Geo. W. Gurly. Geo. W. Ripley. N. T. Johnson. W. F. Kerdolff. T. J. Frazier. R. D. Moberly . W. B. Moberly. J. M. Nichols. A. F. Moulder. J. P. Sallee. Henry Telkempe. J. P. Thurman. J. E. Brown. H. C. Chappell. P. M. Feese. Geo. Feese. H. F. Hiser. Warren Roberts. D. L. Stevens. C. B. Comstock. C. E. Cox. B. L. Cotter. W. H. Bailey.

1896.J /1"0. oj

I,odge. Name oj Party. 159. Wm. Strode. 163. A. J. Curry. David A. Clayton. R. H. Ewing. Geo. S. Taylor. 16;). S. V. CtlmpbelJ. Geo. W. Turner. James W. Storm. Fr~n k 0'Reilley. 166. L. Andrews. L. B. Sparkman. W. A. Roland. 168. J. VI'. Pelty. J. J. Pugh. Wm. P. Ethridge. 170. W. C. Petree. 172- Jobn J. Chrystal. Geo. '1'. Clark. 174. C. B. Foul. 176. Henry Ford. C. C. Hudspeth. 178. C. M. Lotton. 180. Harr Rudolph. 186. 1. C. Temple. W. P. Settle. W. M. Martin. T. T. Martin. W. C. Johnl'on. E. R. Morris. L. D. Maujin. 187. John Steveson. 188. '1'hos. S. Howell. Jno. F. Murphy. Wm. H. Allshouse. 189. M. Marshall. W. B. 'l'ullan. 192. R. 1\1. Miller. ]96. D. G. Porter. W. H. Griffith. J. HendriCk. W. C. Weddle. J. H. Porter. R. A. Wyatt. S. T. Ware. L. B. Schick. Sam'l Johnson. Geo. Stafibrd. W.H.Nul1. 198. Silas Graham. Andrew Hines. T. K. Murray. J. A. Stewart. 200. Wm. Rosa.

Appe}~d'ix.

201 No. oj Lodge. 200.

202. 203. 205. 206. 207. 208.

211. 214. 215.

220.

224.

226. 227. 228. 229.

Name oj Party.

C. Rosa. H. H. Clayton. E. E. Watts. A. J. Carter. B. F. Plasters. N. T. Simp~on. C. M. Simpson. G. E. Downey. J.T. LRird. Robt. B. Gamer. Geo. 'V. Robinson. John F. Burrough. C. E. :Marshall. John Ross. M. J. Benson. Alex Russell. A. G. Bilker. .T. F. Grinstead. R. F. Mason. J. E. Rucker. A. S. Rodman: E. M. Lumpkin. E. B. Lumpkin. ,J. P. Adams. Jesse Cain. C. V. Langdon. Allen Edmonson. G. Schlaler. M. J. Lovett. J. Cocksum. Thomas Neel. W. J. Ward. E. A. Charland. ''1'arren B. Sexton. Jacob n. Young. Sam'l A. Flacy. Geo. W. Mendall. C. F. Holman. H. S. Millett. Jos. '1'. '''eldon. Jno. F. Lowry. Rufus 1\1. Eades. W. H. Aplin. C. H. Austin. Wm. Bristow. J. M. Bowers. J. W. Bowling. J. P. Mehaffey. Jno. S. Whitlock. H. H. Lamb. J. W. Miller. Jerry Aubry. J. H. Cardwell.

No. of

Lodge.

229. 230. 231. 235.

236.

238. 239.

241. 2!2. 243.

244.

245. 247.

251.

254.

255.

[Oct.

Appendix.

202 Name n.r.Par17.I.

N. M. Southwick. F. C. Lann. Wm. Stimson. James Cavanaugh. J. W. Alexander. Wm. Fisher. W. P. Stewart. Jonathan Savage. Siegel Beckner. John II. Brooks. W. A. Crawford. W. D. Hatton. E. W. Lamey. W. J. Miller. L. M. Rankin. O. E. Rickerson. R. H. Willett. F. H. Wilson. Joseph Benlyly. S. M. Hurst. R. H. Abram. H.E. Homan. I. C. Turley. N. E. Jenkins. Luther Pulliam. John C. Nial. Edw. C. Darley. James Flaven. C. H. Eades. P.S. Sagerty. A. L. Stephenson. R. M. Hochcns. H. T. Brodwell. A. M. Todd. J. H. Crawford. J. T. Hope. J. L. Shackelford. Joshua Kile. J. C. McKeehan. Joseph Hurle)'. J. W. Barr. Jos. Cravens. J. C. Prewett. W. S. Allen. M. A. Fahey. J. M. Sawyers. S. W. S. Childs. 'r. J. Smith. Paul Walton. John N. Yates. W. R. Johnson. A. R. Kirkpatrick. John Marton.

No. of

Lodgf..

255.

256.-

262.'

275. 276.

Name of Party.

W. A. Norman. J. T. Norman. J. C. Norman. L. P. Norman. James W. Norman. J. Payne. W. H. Payne. B. R. Phillips. Q. O. Perkins. A. J. Stores. H. A. Baley. T. J. Brasswell. W. H. Batton. R. B. Blaine. A. P. Crouch. Wm. Delanl\. Joe. Ebli路n. E. Forester. A. Forester. J.M.Hall. Alf. Harris. J. H. Harrelson. E. Harmon. A. J. Sanders. G. W. Shipman. J. W. Stogsdill. Levi Sanders. W. A. Smith. G. T. Thomasson. H. Thompson. A. \Vi;son. S. C. Watts. J. N. Watson. L. L. Whitehead. Jos. R. Shedron. Walter Wardrop. Geo. S. Young. P.R. Ferguson. P. C. Van ~fetre. Fred Heberling. C. W. Etter. M. L. Garnett. E. Graves. F. E. Meigs. II. F. McGinnis. Jos. Painter. C. S. Ferguson. J. U. Strode. H. M. Casso J. B. Thompson. T. H. B. Ish. Henry Shirk. J. W. Bleavcns.

1896.J No. of Kame of Party. Lodge. T. G. Boon. J. E. Berry. L. Chroninger. F. W. Coombs. W. H. Coombs. Jno. Duncan. Jno. Hamilton. H. C. W. Hall. G. W. January. T.G.McGill. S. A. McSp-aden. H. L. Nelson. Frank Sliler. W. L. Slinker. Alex. Settles. W. W. Wilkerson. S. L. Waldren. Z. Weathen. J. L. Pettyman. 279. J. B. Brent. 282. Henry Bn.er. V. H. Falkenhainer. Richard Grand. Adolph Langsdorf. Sam Shroder. Milton D. Joseph. 284. R. H. Telbard. 1. S. McPherson. Thos. D. Lupton. J. F. Wiley. 285. V. C. Van Voorhis. A. H. Handy. E. E. Mayne. 287. D. W. Spangler. 291. J. A. Van Sickle. T. H. Wash. 292. J. K. Anderson. D. C. Rector. S. L. Summers. G. W. Thornton. 293. J. N. Renfro. G. M. Roper. 296. A. F. James. J. L. Watson. C. K. Fulbright. 299. W. A. Dolson. Lewis Sauerland. L. C. Garrett. N. Gauthier. Wright SmIth, Jr. C. W. Baker, Jr. D. A. Newcombe. 80:~. W. F. Gordon.

276.

203

Appendix. No. of 11'ame OJ,r Far ty. Lodge. 303.

305. 306. 308.

317.

323.

324.

325. 327.

333. 335.

336.

338.

343. 344.

Frank Holmes. John Martin. T. W. Maxey. J. R. Moss. H. Penfield. C. T. Shepherd. J. G. Kender. C. Z. Eberhard. Wm. Bell. D. F. Graves. R. M. Taylor. R. L. EYans. S. M. Hoffman. J. B. Hockensmith. S. A. Thompson. A. L. Barringer. Sam'l Hambley. Geo. C. Mueller. G. C. McClure. J. W. Stone. M. R. Gossett. Caleb Stone. J. E. Nicholson. H. S. Burgin. D. D. McGinnis. Clayton Rittenhouse. W. A. Muir. T. W. Warden. Geo. H. Welty. n. F. Creamer. E. F. Hynes. R. W. Johnson. G. M. Warrior. S. M. Brown. J. Y. Nesbit. Thos. Anderson. A. J. Cox. Ed. Houser. Geo. W. Payton. Th08. Picket. Th08. Prather. A. M. McClenny. James Briant. J. A. Cowan. E. B. Garner. H. W. McMahan. Robt. Parker. W. H. McPike. W. H. Hunter. Jno. McGargle. J. R. Williams. John Smith. J. E. Laurie.

Appendix.

204 No. oj Lodge. 344.

345.

347. 349.

350. 351.

~52.

357. 358. 359.

360.

363. 364. 367. 368. 376. 379.

380. 381.

382.

arne 0if P ar ty.

I\T

Otto II. Fort. J. C. Burrows. G. W. Quackenbush, N. J. Streit. A. A. Hall. J. C. Willhardt. W. E. Yost. L. D. Edwards. S. B. Ballard. Wm. Dormer. T. F. Schnelle. J. C. Watson. W.1\f. West. H. C. Wilson. R. R. Waiker. L. O. Carleton. R. J. Fitzpatrick. Wm. J. Goggin. J. II. Yalle. Jno. H. Eliasen. D. R. Page. James A. Wasson. Enos Pearce. G. H. Thomlis. M. V. Harrison. W. H. Van Lewen. .T. C. Brickey. Melvin Crain. L. B. Babcock. C. A. Barnard. R. W. Bond. W. P. Hancock. F. H. Thomas. Alfred Weiller. Geo. R. Yost. Cyrus Lewis. B. Wilkerson. Wm. Varner. J. H. Keep. .ilL Maloney. J. A. Halley. F. J. A. Mobert. Jos. H. Bolton. H. B. Cox. J. Edmonson. J. L. Hull. J. II. James. W. C. Kelsay. J. M. McDow. F. Rauthalback. W. Sharp. J. M. Williams. J. E. Harston.

[Oct. No. oj Lodge. 382.

383. 385. 388.

389.

393.

400.

. 401. 402. 406. 407.

409. 411. 413. 416.

418.

420. 422.

423. 429.

431. 434.

tv<ame 0if P ar ty.

S. :M. Manes. â&#x20AC;˘1. M. Waller. J. A. Jordan. S. G. Combs. Edward McKinne)'. R. T. Terry. E. C. Mulford. R. F. Robinson. Thomas Simes. James QUill. Sam Crooks. Owen Cubon. G. M. McGee. D. C; Cotter. O. A. Searcy. J. H. Stockard. James Trotter. J. K. Saunders. W. R. Bynum. J. 1\1:. Jenkins. W. H. Willis. L. D. Leesen. S. Stuer. David McDonald. C. E. Ellis. Chas. E. Fogg. J. H . .Tones. W. L. Clark. 1\1. M. Palmer. Barney Miller. B. F. Brand. .T. M. Dysart. L. H. Meyer. J. H. Meyers. S. L. Swisher. Sol. R. Karn. W. J. Fristoe. A. Fristoe. J. A. McIntire. S. C. Murphy. W. R. Sharp. C. B. Dyer. J. D. Major. Wm. R., H~yel. G. A. Ramsay. Jno. W. Jump. G. W. Eastwood. Frank Chestnut. Wm. T. Mahar. T. C. Fox. B. F. Barnes. F. Y. Sheridan. Lester Seely.

No. of Lodge.

434.

436.

141.

442. 444.

445.

448.

459.

460.

462.

464. 470.

472.

476.

Name of Party

205

Appendix.

1896.] .

Harrison Bird. J. O. Gish. R. E. Ishmael. M. A. Parks. J. W. Stewart. W. H. Murray. Wm. Lane. J. M. Baldridge. Wm. A. Brooks. Elam. F. Hitt. Thos. M. Johnson. Jno. H. Jenkins. Ignatz Milde. Wm ..J. Mack. Jno. A. Snider. R. P. Taylor. T. J. Hunt. M. T. Banta. Wm. Artman. Fred Ruckman. Andrew Gerster. C. A. White. O. L. Collins. H. Rinke. W. H. Barker. W. A. Mason. W. H. Martin. Fred Mayer. R. L. McManus. J. W. Whiles. Thos. J. Brown. B. L. Hancock. Paul Ellis. Joseph Davis. Frank Perryer. A. C. Hickendorn. J. T. Stewart. Jas. Gurney. Thos. De Vine. J. W. Newcomb. J. W. Bates. A. H. Moore. C. P. McCarty. W. H. Littl€john. A. B. Jones. C. W. Tcrhune. A. C. Uasc. R. Morgan. Lewis Woodside. Jno. L. Gray. Ed. Laughlin. T. J. Regner. Chas. N. Beard.

No. of Lodge.

476. 477.

479.

485. 483.

489. 491. 492. 494. 496.

497.

513. 518.

522.

Name of Party.

W. M. Ramsey. S. P. Dou~las. W. H. Holland. Josiah Cunningham. J. \Y. Thomn.s. J. W. Jones. R. R. Miller. J. T. Vanbenthusen. J. T. Engels. Jeff. M. Stewart. T. G. Ellis. R. B. Scrivens. W. R. Scott. J. A. Scott. Thos. Gault. T. D. Sanderson. T. J. Evans. Jno. Ferguson. John Gardner. R. ManSfield. D. C. Stone. A. J. Thompson. Robert Orr. A. J. Brocks. B. B. Brookshire. W. F. Offield. L. B. Day. Thos. H. Abington. E. D. Wells. J. \V. Johnson. G. B. Sharp. J. R. Gaulding. Robt. S. Small. J.B. \"atson. H. Kelley. E. Lebeman. S. E. Lamb. \Y. J. Williams. J. T. Creson. W. Guthridge. P. M. Stac)'. Thos. C. Cot. H. W. Campbell. J. P. Lynd. J. P. ''''ood. G. O. Washburn. B. B. Brock. R.1. Chequer. P. Corrigan. G. \\'. Flynn. C. :1\:£. Leslie. E. W. )f)·er. E. Kithcart.

206

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Appendix.

11"0. oj Name. oj Party . Lodge.

11,'0.

525.

545.

. 520.

527.

529. 533. 534. 536. 545.

A. Anderson. J. B. Bedell. T. D. Bak()r. A. H. Hinckley. C. P. McFarland. J. K. Carroll. O. Baker. Will. Ember. Wm. McDonald. W. H. Dool)'. J. S. Saunders. Otto Jones. Saml. T. Adams. W. M. Donohue. Wm. A. Clippard.

oj Lodge.

5!6.

549. 550.

553. 554.

Name oj Party

T. B. Van Mater. J. M. Wyantt. T. J. Colley. J. T. Kitchen. N. B. Vaughan. C. J. Croniger. R. L. Holden. Harry C. Physick. J. M. Inglish. J. W. Hill. W. R. Wilson. T. J. Farrell. J. L. -;\fcPeak. J. A. Poteets.

SUSPENSIONS FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT.

I:EPORTED TO THE GRA~D LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1,

No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 29. P. S. Latsch. 39. S. F. Shelton. 92. H. M. Modisett. 10-1. W. H. Smith. 114. A. H. Conley. 125. L. Hamilton. E. J. Row. 127. C. n. Hinkley. 175: A. Mead. 191. Jos. L. Cotner.

1896.

No. oj ]I'ame oif Party. Lodge. 201. O. C. Kessler. 230. John W. Lenox. 231. Chas. \Vied. 2i1. L. B. Austin. 406. H. N. Phillips. 410. R. T. Harrison. 433. E. H. Bonner. 555. W. P. Dunlap. 558. Roger Scott.

207

Appendix.

1896.J

EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND I.ODGE OF ~lIS":;OURI. OCTOBER 1, 1896.

No. of Name of Pm路ty. Lodge. 9. W. E. Burr, Jr. 3l. Thos. F. Messick. 39. W. J. Cox. 71. L. M. Johnson. 8!. R. D. Atkinson. 88. F. R. Locke. 110. J. F. J. Limbaugh. 124. W. H. McBride. 125. N. B. Crawford. 130. James G. Tonge. 133. Thos. J. Cain. 137. A. McDowell. 156. W. S. Craigs. 166. John Young. 173. G. W. Jackson. 187. W. J. McKinney. 209. M. I!:. Shelton. 213. H. E. Baker. 219. Chas. K. Baker. 22:). F. O. Tennison. 248. C. L. Varner. 284. H. Boone. U. Smith. 286. L. N. Cox.

No. of Name of Parly. Lodge. Geo. R. Deakins. Eo C. Sattley. 30l. Francis M. Blagg. 312. W. F. Mitchell. 324. A. M. Clay. 327. Jas. M. Bolin. A. D. Hyde. 358. W. C. Garrott. 400. n-eo. E. Scott. 404. C. E. Blair. 406. G. A. Debow. H. S. Pollock. 419. A. C. Davidson. 420. Chas. F. Stanye. 431. J. A. Vanderford. 455. M. P. Whiteworth. .Wm. A. Farris. 160. John Ramsay. 485. J. W. Bishop. 488. J. O. Connor. 494. H. W. Simpson. 536. Samuel Pierce. 540. M. L. Cooper. 1)41. Samuel Murrell. 295. 299.

REINSTATEJ\IENTS. REPORTj';D TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1896.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 1. Marshall Phillips. Christian Faeller. John D. Turner. 7. H. C. McDonald. 9. John A. Poss. 12. S. H. Lewis. 13. J. B. Johnson. R. II. McCormack. 14. J. E. Bailey. C. M. Gill. 15. Robert Baker. Wm. Miles. 16. J. R. Hudson.

No. oJ Lodgf.. 16.

2i. 28. 42. 43. 49. 50. 52. 51. 57. 59.

Name of Party.

R. G. Humphrey. John G. Walker: R. M. Shelton. James D. Thompson. S. D. Nave. J. B. '\'yatt. Harvey Emrie. J. Gillespie. J. G. "Voodlan. J. T. Schefrer. W. H. Snowden. J). H. Glore. Victor Victor.

208

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Appendix.

No. of Name of Pm路ty. Lodge. 63. Z. T. Bowen. Jehu Jones. 61. A. E. Cary. \ Jno. 'v. Obert. 69. J. R. Tice. A. J. Manion. J. A. Woodruff. W. E. Barton. 75. W. E. Storain. 76. Redmond Silvers. Jasper Reed. n. G. W. Sanders. 79. Charles Thaw. Morris \"'uerpel. Gus. V. R. Mechin. 86. J. J. Crain. C. Eo Blossom. E. C. Pratt. S7. Horace Howard. 'J2. J. S. Barnum. !l6. L. A. Hayward. 97. Wm. B. Young. 99. J. N. Morrison. 100. A. J. Miller. 110. G. W. Lampher. Thos.O'Bannon. 111. Geo. M. Burnett. H. H. Nelson. J. D. Speir. 112. Isom Linville. 113. Willard Stonum. 114. R. H. Hall. H. J. Waters. 115. J. O. Baskett. D. W. Hughs. A. W. Woolwine. 116. J. C. Berry. S. L. Robinson. 123. Richard Loehnig. 126. John Payne. Wm. Lawrence. 127. G. Newman. R. P. Williams. W. A. Hundley. 128. A. L. Hughs. 130. L. B. Harper. 133. Joseph Huff. Zeb Ward. 136. R. Maxfield. 143. G. W. Greenup. 144.. Logan S. Ayres. 152. J. W. Vincent. 162. W. E. Agee.

''I.

No. of N<ame of Party. Lodge. 162. 165. 170. 171.

177. 181.

188. 189. 195. 196. 197.

205. 206. 209.

. 212.

213. 214. 220. 221. 224.

231. 232.

236.

237. 241.

245. 246. 252. 254. 259. 263.

265. 267. 273.

D. A. Pollard. S. V. Campbell. M. L. Lomax. W. H. Phillips. W. H. Herriford. H. C. Lowe. T. Barnhouse. S. M. Hubbard. W. E. Howerton. John F. E. Phillips. R. F. Askren. Jos. Ward. Jasper N. Sperry. A. F. Shriner. W. R. Holt. J. B. White. E.H.Hall. E. E. Powell. Z. Sprig. H. Hortsman. J. H. Smith. J. F. Lasswell. W. D. Lasswell. W. W. Sonthgate. W. E. )'finton. Frank Dewar. C. O. Snider. W. C. Jordan. A. R. 'l'orry. Henry H. Bohnemcyer. J. B. Price. O. Wiles. . R. P. Thomas. DeWitt C. McDougall. Carl Schilling. Q. C. Slack. Simon P. Weller. John S. Miles. Mart. Brown. H. C. Schntter. John A. Kellar. Frank l\IeKeehan. 1. P. Powell. Wm. Nye. J. F. M. Meredith. Jacob 1. Hill. W. E. Boyer. John Craggs. F. 1\1. Davis. N. 1\1. Naylor. J. L. McCormack. James. W. Silsby. F. J. Hustead.

1896.J No. of Lodge. 273. 284. 287. 288. 29l. 292.

297. 299. 301. 303. 304. 305. 306. 311. 312. 316.

318. 326. 330. 33l.

335. 344.

346. 352. 357.

360.

362. 367 :

:m. :-l8l. 383. 392.

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name 0/ Party.

Name of Patty.

B. B. Bennett. W. C. Spann. J. S. Martin. J. B. Selvidge. 'r. J. Crow. J. E. Collins. C. C. Daubin. J. C. Parry. M. P. Winstead. R. A. Holmes. Thos. Haslett. Geo. C. Bauva. C. H. Sidle. W. W. Shoulders. M. J. Wyatt. H. V. Edwards. Allen Campbell. J. L. Jennett. T. H. Hollenbeck. Robert Webster. C. F. Gilmore. A. W. Barraclough. F. R. Jones. J. W. Mosley. W. H. Woodruff. E.A. Ewing. Dick Harper. J. M. Presson. Spencer H. Pitts. Jno. J. Sheridan. Fred F. Schrader M. J. McGinnis. E.M. Nn.sh. T. J. Cox. Adam Heether. H. P.Dix. Wm. Slussing. John V. Goode. G. B. Cannefox. James C. \\Toody. 1,. '1'. Pasley. L. S. Ordway. Enoch Stillwcll. H. C. Roeth. Jacob Friend. J. H. McDonald. Jeph. Rathburn. .Jesse Ratcliff. Wm. Fithian. A. H. Wear. Geo. Smirl. Thos. Earley. W. T. Wcbb. G. 1,. ,Ap.-14.

209

397. 405. 41l.

413. 419. 42l. 422. 424. 445. 448. 450. 453.

459. 463. 466. 468. 476. 482. 484. 491.

493. 496. 50l. ?1?:

"" 'V

514. 521. 522. 524. 527. 528.

530. 533. 540. 547. 555. 561.

R. 1,. Bowlin. Will Carlock. J. F. Davis. J. H. Broyles. Jno. Kcndall. J. S. ){abon. Baxter Davis. James Hoover, Jr. W. J. Maberry. D. Stephenson. William James. M. Kirkwood. W. C. Kelly. W. A. Delany. J. W. Roland. By. Everett. A. J. Friend. H. D. Goodall. W. P. Hensley. J. M. Haggard. A. McFarland. '1'. J. Shallcup. J. H. Magill. Paris Fowler. John Johnson. J. J. Gulick. S. T. Roberts. A. J. Adcock. E: H. 1,ycete. W. B. Shepard. ChliS. Kirk. R. S. Pearson. W. C. Shuks. W. C. Burton. Y. E. MCClendon. J. Martin. A. J. Darrat. S. F. Fry. T. J. Shaughnessy. Chas. S. Weatherly. ',1,. H. Hampton. Robert Adams. W. A. Wilson. Joseph Huston. Wm. N. Cain. W. H. Martin. H. Eo Warren. G. W. Wolcott. L. Foland. "M. D. Hampton. C. R. Rosier. J. W. Latimore. Jasper Jammison.

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. OEG.A.~:tZED

:1.82:1..

COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GEO. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRE'l'ARY,1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO OCT. 1896, BY JOHN D. VINCIL, GRAND SECRETARY.

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co.nsolidated 1887, with H.ebron, No. 354. Ar~ested ~Iay, 1855. ., UllIted wlth G. L. of IlllllOlS, 18-!2. Surrendered U l G 3 . · Surrendered l&lli. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested Dccember 1, 186G. Consol. 1882 with Lexington, No. 149. Consol. 1887 with 'l';iple 'fte, No. 453. Arrested October 16, 1846. Surrendered 1864. Destroyed 1862, by war. Surrendered 1fay, 1863. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested October, 1876. Changed to "~It. :\Ion.·ah, No. 40," 1844. 'United with G. L. of Iowa, 1&14. Surrendered 1863. Consol. with Memphis. No. 16, 1890. Ar~ested :\pril22, 18G9. Ulllted WIth G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Arrested February 29, 1864. Surrendered 1865. A.rrested October 19,1846. . Arrested May, 1863. . United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 18<14. Arrested May 18, 1858. Arrested October 18,1847. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered Nov. 15,1883. Surrendered 1864. Arrested by Jas. W. Boyd, G. M., Oct., 1880. Arrested 1866. United with G. L. of Illinois, 1&1,1. United with G. L. of Illinois, 184,1. Destroyed 1861, by war. Destroyed 1862, by war. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. SUl:rende~ed .Tanuary, 18&1. Umted WIth G. I,. of Iowa, 1844. Destroyed 18G1, by war. United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1344. Arrested 1851. jArrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood. G. M. Arrested 1864.

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College : Marion College Marion Mo October 16,1844 Dickinson Monroe · I~Iarion Mo Danville Danville Montgomery Mo :October 16, 1844 Bowling Green Bowling Green Pike Mo.: October 14,1846 if) Neosho Neosho Newton Mo October 14, 1846 81 Dalllt Calhoull Henry Mo October 17, 1846 81 Hickory Grove Hickory Grove ICalloway Mo June 2,1866 83 Multanomah Oregon City Oregon. October 19, 1846 84 Johnson Warrensburg Johnson Mo ~Iarch 19, 1847 86 Mitchell Columbus Johnson Mo May 9, 1850 8fi Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol.. October 14,1847 : &'l Bates Butler Bates Mo May 28, 1858 8S Olive Brunch Union Franklin ::\10 October 14, 1847 &" Dresden Dresden Pettis )ro October 19,1867 90 Prairie Harrisonville .: Cass Mo October. 12, 1847 90 King Solomon , St. Catharine Linn Mo June 2,1866 94 Boone Columbia Boone ~lo NIay 8, 1848 g.~IEven.in.g Star.. Cuba : Crawfo~d Mo };.Iay ~9, 1855 9<.> AcaCla Jackson Cape Girardeau Mo May v, 1848 95 Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill Cass Mo ~Iay 8, 1848 9fl Cha P lllan Las Vegas ,Ter. of New NIex June 2,1866 99 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Lawrence Mo :May 11. 1848 101 Greene Springfield Greene ~lo May 12, 1848 101 Easton Easton Inuchanan ,lV.f ay 1858 103 I Carthage Carthage Jasper i\Io May 12, 1849 105 Relief Georgetown Pettis ~'Io ::\ray 10,1849 lOti Macon ~Iltcon Macon I~-Io Il\IaY 28,1858 106 Laporte MacoIl M~_coIl l\'[o May 28, 1858 106 Miami Miami Saline Mo May 10, 1849 107.G.Olden Sq':are 1we.stP?rt..:: Jacks~n : Mo I~lay 10, .1849 108 New i\'Iadnd New Madnd New Madnd I Mo May 10, 1849 10SrAztec Las Cruces Tel'. of New Mex.. I Octob"er 19, 1867 108 Gothic :.. Moberly Randolph Mo ,October Ii, 1878 l09IMor~tf?ZUma ·.. · · ·Isanta FG ; Tel'. ofNew.~fex ~fay 8,1851 109 LOlllslana Ste. Genevieve Ste. Genevleve I'~·ro 1180i, by G. L. of pa 111 St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Mo 1809, by G. L. of Pa 112 Ezell.. St. Francisville Clark Mo May 9, 1850 114 Waverly ;Waverly Lafayette Mo :\Iay 9, 1850 115/Sible y j;Sible y .: : : Jackson jMo llVray 10, 1850 ..;. 115 Border South-West City.. McDonald Mo ,October 15,1814..

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Changed to" DlCkll1son." 1841. Formed from "C:ollege, No. 70." Consol. with Florence Lodge. No. 261, 1892. Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. Arrested October 28,1852. Surrendered "larch, 1893. 1st Lodge Oil Pac. Coa..<;t. United G. L. Ore. Destroyed 1861, by war. Destroyed 1861, by war. Closed with ~rexican war. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested about 1855. Arrested Jnly, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. ::::.. Destroyed 1861, by war. Consol. with Brookfield, No. 86, Jan., 1888. ~ ~ Surrendered May 25, 1858. Isurre.nctered .lur.le 12, 1875. ~ Went down durmg the war. R. <:". Arrested 1853. ~ United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. ISurrendered December 27.1862. United with" United No. 5,".1857. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M.. :Burned out 1861. 'Went down 1860. Surrendered 1873. Changed to "Macon, No. 106." Surrendered February 10, 1R57. Arreste.d.oct01:?er,18R6." ?y:1. W. Boyd, G. :\1. Destro~ed durll1g the \\al. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Consol. with Moberl~' Lodge. No. 314, 1896. United with <;>. L. of New Mexic?, 1877. IArrested by G. L. of Pennsylvallla, 182·1. Arrested. Surrendered 1860. ,---, Surrendered January 28, 18(i(). JSUrrendered 1863. ('";> ~ Surrendered October, 1882. 1

116 Daviess rGallatin Daviess 118 Hiram St. Charles St. Charles 119 Foster Boston Scott 122 Dover Dover Lafayette 124 Cedar Fremont Cedar 124 Dardeune O'Fallon St. Charles 128 Kirksville Kirksv-ille Adair 128 Live Oak !Plcasant HilL Cass 129 Constantine : Charleston l\1ississippi. 129 Charleston Charleston Missis~ppL 130:Barry Cassville Barry 130:West Prairie Clarkto,n Dunklin 132: Farmington ,Farmington ::It. Francois 134 I Sarcoxie rSarcoxie Jasper ]35 Ridgley Ridgley Platte 135 Warrensburg Warrensburg Johnson 137 Warrenton Warrenton Warren 137 Prairieville Prairieville Pike 138 Round Prairie Newark Andrew 140 Smithton Smithfield 141 Middlebury Middlebury Mercer, 141 Oriental Trenton Grundy 143 Flint HilL 路 Flint Hill St. Charles 144 John Dade Cassville Barry 145 Windsor City Windsor City CarrolL 146 MeGee College Mound Macon 147'Butfalo !Butfalo Dallas 148Iyancy Pineville :McDonald 150 Leavenworth 'Leavenworth 152 Linn Creek Linn Creek Camden 153 Kansas Wyandotte 156 Giddings Nebraska City Otoe 158 Cornwell Rose Hill i.Tohnson 158 .Tohnson Greenville lwayne 159 Pacific Pacific Fnmklin 159 Me?dota Pr~tem (l'uney 160 Edma Edma iKnox 161 Robert Morris Savannah Andrew 166 Mirabile Mirabile Caldwell. 167 Eldorado Luray Clark 167 Orient Frangais St. Louis City ]67 Puxico Puxico Stoddard 168 FairmouIlt Fairmount.. Clark 169 Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Miller 172 Wolf Island Wolf Island Mississippi... 173~Gnion, form'ly "Bollinger" Wolford's Store jBollinger

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Grant City W ..orth Mo ·.. ·10ctober. 1868 New Boston LlIln Mo October 13, ISS1.. Virgil City Cedar Mo October 15, 18G8 Webster Groves St. Louis Mo ,May 15,1868 Cameron Clinton N. Mex.loctOber 10.1875 Ellington Gentry :\10 October 12,1869 St. Aubert.. Callaway Mo October 12, 1869 ; Rome Douglas Mo October 11,1883 Altona : [Bat.es MO October 12.1869 Chapel Hlll Lafayette , )[0 October 12, 1869 Elizabethtown :· I~IO October 12,1869 Lathrop Chnton Mo October 13, 1870 'Clark City Clark Mo October 12,1870 Pink Hill Jackson Mo October 12, 1870 Malta Bend Saline Mo October 12, 1871.. Smithton : Pettis ~Io October 13,1870 Jericho Cedar Mo October 16, 1884 Kennett.. Dunklin Mo October 13,1870 Ash Grove Greene 1\10 October 13, 1870 Cimarron N. ~Iex. October 14, 1875 Lone Sta1'.. Gentry 1\10 October 13, 1870 Savannah Andrew : Mo October 13,1870 Phelps CitY jAtchison Mo October, 1870 Rowena Audrain 'Mo October 13,1881.. Rocky Comfort McDonald 1\10 October 13, 18/0 Kansas City Jackson Mo October 13, 1870 Warsaw Benton Mo October 13, 1870 ; Weston Platte Mo October 13, 1870 Craig Holt :\10 October 13, 1870 Mandeville Carroll 1\10 October 13, 1871.. Jonesburg Montgomery Mo October 16. 1872 ~Iiddletown Montgomery Mo ,October 13.1871.. Downin.g Schuyler MO.. · IOctober 13. 1871. Coatesville Schuyler Mo October, 1871,.! Bedford Livingston Mo October 13,11::170 Lebanon Lacled.€e · IM. 0 October 12.1871 Austin Cass Mo 'October 13,1871.. Hannibal. Marion ,. ~Io October 13,1871.. Wellington Lllfayette ,l'fo October 13,1871.. Mooresville Livingston ·~Io October 17,1878 Richmond Ray Mo October 13,1871 Carrollton Carroll. ~ro October 12, 1872 Versailles !'Morgan I\IO October 12,1872 Competition Laclede Mo October 16. 1872 Leesville Henry................ 1\10 October 16, 1872 Dauphine Osage l\Io October 17, 1873

·.. IAr. Dec.• ISS0, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. ;\1. ' Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood. G. M. Surrendered September, 1888. Surrendered 1874. Consolo with Vincil Lod~e No. 62. lAA8. Consolidated with Stanbery, No. 109. Surrendered December 14, ISS2. Consol. with Ava, No. 26, March, 1888. Arr. March, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. ~urrendered September 14, 1889. Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Arrested ~Iay, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. Surrendered 1875. Surrendered October 3, 1873. . Arrested Jan., ISS7, by G. R. Hunt, G. M. Surrendered January, 1884. Arrested Oct., 1891, by Harry Keene, G. M. Arrested Mar., 1879, by N. M. Givan. G. M. ; Arrested 1872. Surrendered 1879. Arrested Jan. 25, 188<1, by L. A. Hall, G. 1\1. Consol. with Savannah Lodge, No. 71. Surrendered 1881. Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July. 1891. Arrested Jan. 19,188<1, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered 1879. AI'. Sept., ISS8, by W. M. Williams, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arrested Jan. 10, '83, by C. C. Woods, G. M. Arr. Jan. H, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. Surrendered June. 1892. AI'. Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G. )r. Con. with Mi~dle Fabius, No. 244. ,oct. '93. Consol. 1881 wlth Glenwood, No. 427. Consol. with Hale Lodge, 184, Oct., 1887. Consolidated with Laclede, ~o. 83, 1893. Arr. Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.)1. Consol. with Hannibal Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by tire December 19,1873. . Arr. Aug., 1893. by John R. Parson, G. M. Surrendered 1876. Consol. with Wakanda Lodge, No. 52, '80. Consol. with Versailles Lodge, No. 117. Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G. M. Arrested Oct., 1886, by the Grand Lodge. Surrendered 1879. .

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432B.lack ~ak , 433\Sllellt lemple 436 Lamonte '137 Tuscumbia 442 l\ft. Lebanon 445 West Gate 449 Piedmont 451 1 ArgyIP 454 I Benton 457,Triple Tie 4631Lake 465 Silver City 466,Centre View 479 Triangle 480 U1?ion 481 Chnton: 485 Paragon 491 Pittsville 494 Lewistown 49~ Globe :..: 490 West Prame 519 Turney 520 Toltec 543 Fides :

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Hickory ~lo IOctober 13, 1~1.. Macon i\fo ,October 16, 18/2 Pettis L\-£o I'October 16,1872 Miller Mo October 16, 1872 Harrison MO ,October 16, 18i2 St. Louis City Ma October 16,1872 Wayne :Mo October 16,1872 Vernon Mo October 16, 1872 i Benton 'Mo October 16, 1872 Perry ,Mo 'October 17,1873 Chariton 1:\10 October 17,1873 Grant.. N. Mex. October 17,1873 Johnson Mo October 17, 18n Bates :1\£0 October 15, 1874.. New Mexico :\£0 October 1~, 18Z4 Henry Mo October 10, 18/4 Pettis 1\-£0 October 15, 1874 ,Johnson.: :\10 October 15, lS74 Lewis Mo October 12, 1876 [.•Pike .. : : Mo October 1~, 1876 Duflkhn Mo October 10,1890 Clinton Mo October 11. 1883 Republic of Mex ico October 11, 1883 IJackson Mo O_~tober 15,1890 I'.

I----.~--~~~···-----(-·-·Consol. wlth Urbana, N~~421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October, 1811. Arrested Oct.. 1878. by T. C. Ready, G. M. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. M. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered March, 1892. Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. III. Surrendered April, 1893. Arrested November 7,1876. [:\£ex., 1882. Surren'd charter & united with G. L. of N. Arrested by Grand 1\-£aster Brace,Nov.,1889. :Surrendered October, 1877. \United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1875. j Arrested April, 1892, by B. H. Ingram,G.:\1. lconsOl. with.perseverance. No..92, 1890. Arr. Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. Surrendered November 18, 1895 Surrendered January 31, 1894. Conso!. with Heroine, No. 104, Dec., 1890.

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REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND lVIASTERS.

SECOND DISTRICT.

LA BELLE, Mo., October 10, 1896. .A. • .lJ[. Hongh, Esq., Grand .lJ[astc1·: DEAlt SUt AKD BROTHER:-

I have the honor to submit my annual report as D. G. 1\1. for the Second Masonic

District. The past year has been a quiet one in Masonic circles. So far as I have been able to ascertain, there has been no "discord or confusion" within the District. During the year I have held two Lodges of Instruction of three days cadI, both of which were well attended. 'l'he one at La Belle was in charge of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, assisted by R. \V. Bros. Hall and Barnes, and I am sure much good was done. With gratitude for the confidence reposed, I remain, Fraternally yours, A. FISHER, D. G. M. $econd D'iSt1'ict.

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OWASCO, Mo., September

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.A.. M. Hough, Esq., Grand ]Jfaste1': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. 1\1. for the Third District: I visited Somerset Lodge, No. 206, January 1~, 14 and 1.5. The >attendance was good. The Brethren were much interested. I found them in need of instruction but left them in better shape. Ravanna Lodge, No. 258, was represented at this meeting. By request and permission I visited Gault Lodge, No. 423, January 16, 17 alld 18. The attendance was good and great interest was taken in the work. Under the same eonditions I visited Ravanna Lodge, No. 2.58, March 24. 2:"), 26 and 27. The attendallcc was quite good. We had a very interesting meeting- and I left the Brethren very much elated over their improvement. Held a Lodge of Instruction in Winigan Lodge. No. 540, September 3 and 4. Attendance good. This is a fair working Lodge. Visited Green City Lodge, No. 159, September 21, 22 and 23. We had quite an interesting Lodge of Instruction and accomplished a great deal in the way of work: yet our attendance was not large, as some of the officers were candidates and naturally looking' after their own iriterests.

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I have answered every call made on me, and given a considerable amount of private instruction. The Lodges in the District are all in good Halls-some of them excellent ones. None of them are doing much work on account of the stringency of the times. I am strongly of the opinion that our fee should be cut down to twenty dollars. We will get just as good material at twenty dollars as WE: would at one hundred, as this is all regulated by our guarding well the outer door. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, I am, .Fraternally yours, ;JNO.•J. DILLINGER. D. G. M. Third Dist1·ict.

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FIFTH DISTRICT.

ALBANY, .Mo., October 12, 189G. A. M. Hough, Esq., Grand Master: D~;AR SIR AND BROTHER:I respectfully submit herewith my report as D. G. ~I. of the Pifth District of Missouri. I have visited the following Lodges: Athens, No. 127, Alanthus, No. 252, Ancient Craft. No. 377, and Ryland, No. 332, all of which I found in good working condition. As District Lecturer I held a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Ancient Craft Lodge, No. 377. It continued for three days. Several BrethreIi were present from other Lodges. 'fhe attendance was very good, and all took a lively interest in the work. I also held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Alanthus. The attendance was not very good, but those who did attend took great interest in the work. and improved rapidly. I also assisted R. W. Bro. Camp Wells and ?If. W. Bro..J. B. Thomas in holding a Lodge of Instruction at Alba:1Y on the 12th, 13th and 14th of ,Tune. 'I'he Lodges had been notified that there would be a State Lodge of Instruction held at Alhany on those dates, but the order was countermanded-quite a number of the Lodges failed to get notice in time, and many of the Brethren came to Albany. They all seemcd anxious to lcarn, and we held a Lodge as above stated. We had a tine attendance, and I think mueh good was accomplished. I was present and assisted in the dedication of the magnilicent new Hall of Athens Lodge, No. 127. The ceremonies were conducted by 1\1. W. Bro. J. D. Vincil, Grand Secreta.ry, and Past Grand Master.r. B. Thomas. After the dedication, M. W. Bro. J. D. Vincil delivered an eloquent address, which was highly appreciated by all. While I have not visited as many Lodges as I ought, I have conversed with nearly all, and I think that with a few exceptions the Lodges are in good shape and ctoing a fair amount of work. 'l'hanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, ,r. W. BARKLEY, D. G. j[. l!'ijth Dl:strict. SIXTH DISTRICT.

BURLINGTON ,JliNCTION, Mo., October 2, 1t1~)fi. A. M. Hough, Esq., G1'and Master: DF.AR SIR AND BROTIlER:I herewith hand you my annual report. April 4th, by your order, T removed Kennedy Lodge, No. 329, to their new and commodious Hall and dedicated same to Masonic uses in due and ancient form. Said Lodge has now one of the finest homes in thc comity. As per instructions in your letted dated October 2(), 18()5, in regard to the refusal of the W. l\L of Whitehall Lodge, No. 301, to approve and sign the minutes of said Lodge meeting, dated October!), I visited said Lodge at a regular meeting, and after the reading thc minutes of said meeting by the Secretary alld giving ample time for corrections, I ordered the record approved, after one correction which was shown to exist. Novcmber 21, 22 and 2~ 1 held a Lodge of Instruction in Maryville. Four Lodges were represented, attendance good. December 19, 20 and 21 hela a Lodge of Instruction in Ravenwood. Three Loctges represented, attendance fair. I have visited several Lodges in the District during the year, and find them in good condition and all doing more or less work. Thanking you for the honor, I remain, Fraternally yours, A. C. HOPKINS, D. G. M. Sixth Distrl:ct.

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ROCKPORT, Mo., October 3,1896.

DEAR SIR AND BROTUER:I herewith suhmi.t my annual report:

During- the current Masonic year I visited North Star Lodge. No. 157. at Rockport: North-West Lodge. No. 3.'18, at Tarkio. and Sonora Lodge, No. 200, at Watson. While I did not. officially visit the other Lodges, my acquaintance with them warrants me i.n saying that the Fraternity in this District is ordinarily prosperous considering the general financial depression throughout the country, and that as far as has come to my knowledge; peace and harmony prevails. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me one year ago, I have the pleasure to remain, }<'raternally yours, MALCOLM McKILIJOP. D. G. M. Seventh District.

EIGIITH DISTRICT.

ST. JOSl<;PH, 1>10., October 12, 189G. A. lJ[. H01/.gh, Esq., G1'and Master: DEAR SIR A~D BIWTHER:-

I herewith respectfully submit my report as D. G. M. of the ,Eighth District for the year just ending: Thursday evening, February 27,1896, I set to work Rosendale Lodge, U. D., A. F. & A. M., at Rosendale. Andrew County, assisted 1.»' E. W. Joy, P. M., of Savannah: 7:. F. Wells. P. M., of White~wille; E. C. Bennett, P. Nr. and Charles Davis, P. M., of BolCKOW, and R. '1'. Beckett, H. B. Walton and J. N. Agee, of Rosendale. Brother John F. Allen presided ably at the org·an. The following comprises the list of oflicers and members: . A. F. Wilson. P. M., Worshipful Master; G. W. We11s, Senior Warden:.A. A. Hopkins, Junior Ward.en: R. T. Beckett, '1'reasurer; H. B. Watson, Secretary: W. W. Wells, Chaplain: VY. A. Chapman, Senior Deacon; Ed\vard Blakely, Junior Deacon: S. P. Redman. Senior Steward: W. P. Hainey, Junior Steward; J. N. Agee. Tiler. and Brothers J. 1. Bennett. W. A. Howard, J. P. Gill and .John Ke11ogg. After the Lodge was organized, the work of the 'I'hird Degree was exemplified by a team of Past Masters from Savannah, Whitesville, Lincoln Valley and Amazonia Lodges, in good sty)l'. The regular m~etiIlg- of the Lodge will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each mOllth. Two petitions were received and several more were expected. After the ceremonies, all partook of an excellent oyster supper. '1'he members are enthusiastic and harmonious, and expect soon to have a hall of their OWIl "situated due East and W'est". In addition to the foregoing, the following visitors were present. viz: From Savannah, A .•J. Alderman, P. M.; Paul Limerick, P. M.: J. W. Johnson, P. M.: Charles P. Booher, W. M.; J. L. Hughes, S. VV.; Clarence Stevenson.•J. W.: Gilbert McDaniel, Secretary, and Brothers W·. H. Kingcr, A. :M. Lewellyn, C. C. Sommervi11e, W. H. Closby, James Moffitt and A. J. :McLain. From Bolckow. A. C. Helldry, P. M.: James Perrine. P. M.; Samuel Todd, W. M.; C. W. Floyd, S. W.; G. '1'. Litts, J. W.; G. '1'. Bennett, Secretary: Rev. Edward l{osenstein. Chaplain; .J. H. Goforth, S. D, and

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Brothers John Townsend, James Harder. E. D. Vanhorn and Carl Wallace. From Whitesville, Brothers E. S. Fisher, C. A. Lewellen, H. J. Wells and Charles Jackson. Also P. C. Breit, of Amazonia, and J. F. Guinn, of Fillmore. W. Bro. Z. F. Wells, of Whitesville, kindly examined the Hall for me and suh路 mitted a favorable report, which was duly forwarded to you. This is the only official act I have been called upon to perforn during my present term. I have visited unofficially, at different times, the three Lodges in this city. 'fhey are working well and doing well. It was my intention to have paid an official visit to each Lodge in my District, but was prevented from doing so by the fact that soon after re-appointment, on October 2i, lR95, in consequence of a wheel of the buggy breaking while the team was running away, I was thrown out and fractured both bones of my right leg below the knee. This confined me to the house for about four months, the leg having been set three times. In fact the Lodge was set to work while I was still on crutches. I trust YOll will accept this as a good "constitutional excuse" for my not visiting the Bodies. The reports from all the Bodies, except one, show them to be in healthy condition and prospering, and that peace and harmony prevails. In the exception noted, the prospects are that all differences will soon be settled and the Lodge working as well as formerly. . As Imy time is now entirely taken up with other duties which will prevent my absence from the city, I respectfully request, for the ensuing term. the appointment of some other Brother from among the many in this District who are well qualified to fill the position. Thanking you very much for the courtesy of the appointment, I remain, Yours fraternally, JOHN M. AUS'fIN, D. G. 11拢. Eighth District.

NINTH DISTRICT. PATTONSBURG,

Mo., September Ii, 1896.

.tt. M. Hough, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth :Mason1e

District. On December 28, 189.\ I directed the removal of Pattonsburg Lodge, No. 65, to a new Hall. The dedication was public. The neighboring Lodges were well represented at the dedication. 'fhe wives, daughters and sisters of the members of Pattonsburg Lodge spread a banquet for the occasion, which was partaken of by all present. 'fhe affair was a success in every particular, and the members of the J.Jodge deserve much credit for the social features which helped very much toward making it a success. I have not had oc~asion to visit any of the Lodges in official capacity, but have visited a number of the Lodges and examined the records, and fino them kept in very good condition While there has been but little work done in the District, I have reason to believe the Craft is in a healthy condition, and good-will, peace and harmony prevail throughout the District. Thanking' you for having honored me with the appointmcnt, I am, Fratcrnally yours, ROB'!'. E. MAUPIN, D. G. ]f. Ninth Dist1路ict.

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TENTH DISTRICT.

A.. ill. Hough, Esq .• G'rand

.jJ{a,~ter:

LATHROP, Mo., September 24, 1896.

DJ<;AR SIR AND BROTHER:1 herewith submit my annual report as D. G. M. of the Tenth District for the past year. My first official act was to arrest the charter of Turney Lod~e, No. 519, for reasons which a majority of the resident members considered best for the general good of the Order, (llld upon visiting them and after a thorough acquaintance with the conditions, I deemed it best that they surrender their charter. I therefore took possession of all properties, reeords, ete" and duly transmitted them to the Grand Secretary. I advised the Brethren to take out Grand Lodge certificates and unite with the nearest Lodges at oncc, a majority of whom have done so. The othcr Lodges in my District are in good working order. There has not been the least riffle or jar to come up among the Brethren 01' Lodges to disturb the good· fellowship during the year. In 1\fay I had the pleasure of attending' the State Lodge of Instruction in Lexing· ton, and agaill another at Cameron in September, both presided over by the Grand Mastcr, the work in both places being conducted by R. W. Bro. :McDowelIin his usual effective manner. It is with much pleasure and satisfaction that I report peace, good will and harmony, with a steady growth of membership and interest in the Lodges of the Tenth District. Thallking you for the courtesy of the appointment, I am, Fraternally yours, Z. T. MARTIN, D. G. lIf. Tenth District.

EI,EVENTH DISTRICT.

CHIJ,LICOTHE, Mo., October 10, 1896. A. ilf. Hot/.gh, ESIj., Grand Master:

DEAR SIlt AND BROTIU:R:I beg leave to report that I have visited many of the Lodges in this District, and find them in a fairly healthy condition. I have installed the ofJiccrs of several Lodges, assisted ill the laying of corner stones and dedications of new Halls. I have written mallY letters ill answer to questions and other subjects connected ,vitll Masonry. The latter part of the year has been so much taken up with polities there has been but .little done, but I am assured that with the coming of winter there will be a general revival of interest among the Lodges. Fraternally yours, REUBEN BARNEY, D. G. M., Eleventh Dist7·ict.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.

A. 11f. Hough, ESIj., Grand Ma,stel':

MAOON, -Mo., August 31,1896.

DEAR SIH AND BROTHER:I herewith submit my report as D. G. 1\1. of the 'l'hirteenth Masonic District. I have held Lodges of Instruction at the following places: Bethel Lodge, No. 537, at Bethel, January 6,7 and 8, attendance very fair; St. A'ndrew's Lodge, No. 96, at

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Shelbyville, January 9,10 and 11, attendance very fair; Shelbina Lodge, No. 228, at Shelbina.•January 16,17 and ]8, attendance small; Hunnewell Lodge, No. 41.5, at HUllnewell, January 2:{, 24 and 25, attendance fair; Lodge of '1' ruth , No. 268, at Atlanta, .January 27, 28 and 29, attendance very fair; La Plata Lodge, No. 237, at La Plata, January 30 and 31, attendance small. On January 1st, I publicly installed the officers of La Plata I,odge, No. 2.37, after which there was an entertainment and banquet. 'fhe whole affair was a complete success, and the hall was packed. In addition to the above, I ha\'e instaIled the oflicers of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96; Lodge of Truth, No. 268, and Censer Lodge, No. 172. Have assisted in conferring the degrees at Censer Lodge, No. 172; La Plata Lodge, No. 237; Lodge of Truth, No. 268; Bethel Lodge, No..537; St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 96; :Magee Lodge, No. 146. and Callao Lodge, No. 38. There has not been much work done in this District, but considering the hard times, I think the Lodges are doing very well. ' Fraternally yours, '1'. A. STILL, D. G. M. Thirteenth District.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.

NEW LONDON, Mo .. September 30, 1896. ..1.lJ[. HOUfJh,

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Grand Maste1': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Fourteenth District forthe year ending September 20,1896. No District Lodge of Instruction was held in the Fourteenth District during the year. Suitable arrangements could not be made for the holding of one during the fall and winter months, and since the opening of spring, people seem to have directed their attention entirely to statesmanship. In fact, so much time has been devoted to curbstone discussions of the financial problem, that crops, as well as Masonic matters have been relegated to limbo. . May 22, I visited Pike Lodge, No. 399, at Curryville, and conferred the Third Degree on four Fellow crafts. :it was a red letter day for Pike Lodgc, over 100 Master Masons being in attendance, representing six Lodges. A magnificent banquet was provided by the Brethrcn of Pike Lodge, the tables being so arranged that all Masons present could be seated at once.' Eloquent and appropriate addresses were made by R. W. Bros. E. D. Pearson and Champ Clark; Everything passed vcry pleasantly, and all went away delighted. I have not bcen ablc to make many official visits to the Lodgcs in my territory, but have received reliable information from all of them, and am pleased to say that the general condition is good. Little or no work hal' been done in a majority of them, and they do not seem to desire the presence of the District Deputy or Lecturer. I have been ready and willing to aJlliwer any call that mig-bt be madc upon mc. Peace and harmony havc prevailed throughout the District, and the moral tendency is upward. Praternally yours, GEO. K MAYHALL, D. G. M. Pourteenth Dist1·ict.

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FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

A ..M. Hough, Esq., G)'and .Master:

PARIS, Mo., October 12, ]896.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I have made no formal report from this jurisdiction. I have found my time so preoccupied that it has been impossible for me to properly discharge the duties as D. G. 1\L of this the Fifteenth District. I have found the Fraternity in this county (Monroe) in a more flourishing condition than it has been for years, but路 am unable to report further. Thanking you for the favor bestowed, and asking to' be relieved from further duty, I am, Fraternally yours, T. T. RODES, D. G. M. Fifteenth District. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.

FOREs'r GREEN, Mo., October 10, 1896. A. JI,[. Hottgh, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I herewith submit my annual report for the past Masonic year. There has not been much of interest in Masonic circles since my last report. The Lodges of this the Sixteenth Masonic District are in fairly good shape. '.rhere has not been much work done the past year-I think the principal cause, a scarcity of money. There is plenty of good material that want to come in but dOll't feel that they can spare the amount required. I have held two Lodges of Instruction, one 'with Salisbury Lodge, No. 208, and one with Warren IJodge, No. 74. The Brethren take much interest in the-work. Hoping my work has been satisfactory, and thanking you for courtesies shown me, I am, with fraternal regards, Fraternally yours, Z. '1'. LAMKIN, D. G.

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.

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CARROIJLTON, Mo., October 10, 1896. Hough, Esq., Grand ~Master: DEAR Sm AND BROTHER:-

I have the honor to submit my report as Deputy Grand lVlaster of the Seventeenth District. By your order, I arrested the (~harter of Mandeville Lodge, No. 373: have collecteel dues from members, so far as able, and have paid all the debts due b~' the Lodge. I have sent to the Grand Secretary sixteen dollars, and still have some property in my hands, an inventory of which, with account or'names, etc., goes forward with this report. By request of Richmond Lodge, No. 57, I went to Richmond and examined a building which they proposed to rent; and, after suggesting certain alterations, for security, com:ented to their lease of the property for use as a Masonie Hall, upon condition the changes were made. This has been complied with and the Lodge is now at home in their new Hall. '.rhey wish to have it dedicated to Masonic uses after the election excitement is over.

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The Lodges in this District have been suffering from the "hard times," some more than others. De Witt Lodge, No. 39, is in first路class financial condition, with good attendance and interest. Wakanda Lodge, No. 52, has been in hard lines, with more deaths than degrees, and expenses in excess of dues collected. However, the Lodge is strong and can bear adversity for a while. Richmond Lodge, No. 57, Phcenix like, has taken on new life since its burning, as it has brought those who had become careless into work. They make.a good showing. Bogard Lodge, No. 101, is in good shape, with interest among the members and ambitious officers. 1.'hey are in debt for their Hall, but hope to work out in a year or. two. Hale Lodge, No. 216, is financially the most flourishing Lodge in the District, with no debts, plenty of money in treasury and not a delinquent on the books. They are also doing good work. Carroll Lodge, No. 249, is financially strong but lacking in interest. King Hiram Lodge, No. 309, too, has lost interest; having had but three meetings during the ycar. Hardin Lodge, No. 322, is, like its neighbors at Knoxvillc-asleep. Thrce meetings only during the year. They make a good financial showing. Harmony Lodge, No. 384, has entirely too many dues outstanding for so small a Lodge; either carelessness upon part of Secretary or the members. Bee Hive Lodge, No. 393, at Lawson, I have not heard 'from. Ada Lodge, No. 444, after some unfortunate reverses, is coming out all right. I have had some correspond'ence and personal interviews in regard to matters coming before the Lodges, all of which were settled by reference to the written laws. There have been frequent inquiries made as to when we could have a Lodge of Instruction in this District. I have promised that we will do so at the earliest date our Grand Lecturer can give us after the meeting of the Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted. Fraternally yours, H. M. PETIT, D. G. M. Seventeenth District. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.

A.. Jll. Hough, Esq., Grand J1faster:

LIBERTY, )10., September 21,1896.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. of the Eighteenth District.. I am pleased to assure you that peace and harmony prevail in all the Lodges in my District. The Lodges seem to understand the law and are willing and ready to submit to and enforce the same, hence no troubles have arisen. Although some of the r,odges are not as well up in the work as they should be, they are sufficiently versed to bear aloft our banner, and no donbt the coming ~'ear they will draw largely from the ranks of the outer world. Year by year the influence of }'reemasonry is widening and deepening, and the young men realize the fact that it is an essential element in a completed and perfected manhood, that they cultivate the tenets of our institution and build upon our broad and deep foundation. Fraternally yours, S. H. BLACK, D. G. M. Eighteenth District. G. L. AI'.-15.

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NI.NETEENTH DISTRICT.

Pr,ATTF. CrTY, Mo., September 19, 1896. .A. M. H01lglt, Esq., Grand

Ma.~ter:

DEAR SIR AND BROTH~;R:-

I herewith respectfully submit my report as D. G. M. of the Nineteenth District for the past Masonic ~'ear: Masonry in my district is in a good and substantial condition. I have visited a majority of the Lodges in person, and those that I have not had the pleasure of visiting, I have had the assistance of H. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, District Lecturer, and between us, we covered the entire District. From his reports, I judge the work in the District to be in a fair condition. I have received several inquiries from Lodges, and entertained a few complaints concerning differences between members of a Lodge, but have succeeded in satisfactorily settling- the same without having- to render an ofIicial opinion, consequently I deem it unnecessary to report the same to you. Although we have had "hard times" during the year, still the increase in membership compares favorably with former years, and the older members of the Lodges in the District have given more thought and attention to Masonry 'than they have in past years, and arc better perfected in the work than I ever knew them to be. Thanking you for the honor you have conferred upon me, I am, Fraternally yours, A. HOLMAN,

D. G. M. Nineteenth D'istrict.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT.

KANSAS

CrTY, Mo., Septemher 15. lR96.

.A. M. HOltgh, Esq., Grand lIfaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

Your Deputy Grand :Master for the 'l'wentieth District beg-s leave to report in manner following: Saturday evening, October 19, 1895, I organi7.ed York Lodge, No. 5G3. Monday evening, October 28, 1895, I organized Albert Pike Lodge, No. 219. the dedication and installation ceremonies being public, and the hall a very large one. several hundred people were present. December 31, 1895, I "installed the olTIcers of Rural Lodge, No. 316, and Temple Lodge, No. 299. January 4, 1896, I opened and presided over a District Lodge of Instruction, which was unusually well attended. January 8, 1896, I installed the ofIieers of Heroine IJodge, No. 104. March 18, 1896, laid corner stone for M. E. Church South at Westport, assisted by the following named distinguished brethren: Robert F. Stevenson and Noah M. Givan. 'l'he weather was very unfavorable, but fully one hundred Master Masons were in line, and more than five hundred people witnessed the ceremonies. Fraternally yours, V. F. BOOR, D. G. M. Twentieth

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BLACKBURN, Mo., October 12, 1896. A. M. Hou.gh, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:In making this my annual report, I desire to say that during the past year circumstances have been such that I have been unable to devote much time to the work in my District. On the night of January 16, I dedicated new Hall for Barbee Lodge, No. 217, located at Sweet Sp.rings, :Mo. The Brethren were glad to get into their new home, and they promise good things for the future. The Lodge of Instruction at :Marshall, September 28 and 29, where 1 had the pleasure of meeting yourself, R. W. Bro. McDowell, and other Grand officers, gave an opportu'nity for the Brethren of this District to post up on the work, thus supplying needed instruction which I had been unable to give. While I have not been able to visit all the Lodges in. my District, I am glad to report the Fraternity in good condition. Thanking you' for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, D. M. PINKERTON, D. G. M. Twenty-Second District. I

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT.

VER&AILLES, Mo., October 12, 1896. A. M. Hmlgk, Esq., Grand .nfaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I respectfully submit to you the following report of my official acts as Deputy Grand Master of the Twen'ty-t~ird Masonic District for the Masonic year just closing. On the evening of the 4th of March, 1896, having given due notice to all the Lodges in my District. I opened a Lodge of Instruction in the hall of Cooper Lodge, No. 36, at Boonville, and continued same morning, afternoon and evening till the afternoon of the 6th, when the Lodge was closed. Only five out of the ten Lodges in the District were represented, but the attendance from the Lodges represented was fairly good, and the interest and zeal of those present pronounced. R. W. Bro. Allan 1\lcDowell, G. L., 1\'1. W. Bro. B. H. Ingram, Past G. 1\1., M. W. Bro. Wm:M. Williams, Past G. M., and R. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, G. S. D., were present, and greatly strengthened the work and increased the interest therein. The Grand Lecturer was placed in charge of the work, and was ably assisted by Bros. Ingram, Wjlliams and Briggs. There were also three Lodges outside of the District represented, namely: Clarksburg Lodge, No. 553, Farmersville Lodge, No. 388, Chillicothe Lodge, No. 333. While the attendance upon this Lodge of Instruction was not as large as it should have been, yet I feel that the condition of Masonry has been thereby improved. â&#x20AC;˘ On the 23d of June I visited Wallace Lod/1;e, No. 456, at Bunceton, Mo., at the request of its Master, and held a short Lodge of Instruction and assisted the Brethren on the day following in their celebration of St. John's day, which was a marked success. I found this Lodge in excellent working condition, peace and harmony prevailing, and it is manifest that the moral tone of Freemasonry is well sustained in said community.

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I also held a IJodge of Instruction the laRt week in February in the hall of Vel" sailles Lodg-e, No. lli (my home Lodge) at Versailles, Mo" with fairly good results. 'l'he foregoing constitute my official acts for the present ;Uasouic year. ~fy attention has not been called officially to any irregularities or unma'sonic conduct among- the craft in my District,/but from observation and due inquiry I have the pleasure to report that the condition and moral tone of the Masonic fraternity in the Twenty-third District is fairly good. :Most of the Lodges have had accessions to their ranks during the present year, and are in a fairly healthful condition. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, I am. Fraternally yours, A. L. ROSS, D. G. M. Twenty-thi1'd Dfstrict,

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.

STURGEON, MO., September 15, 1896. A. M. HOltgh, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHEl~:-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. 1'1. fOI' the Twenty-Fourth Masonic District. Soon after my appointment I notified all the Lodges in my District that I was ready and willing to serve them at any time. Nos. 6i, 156 and 3,56 responded. November 13 and 14, 1895, I held a School of Instruction at Rocheport. The older Brethren told me that it was the most interesting meeting they had had in years. '1'he School closed on t.he day of their regular meeting, and we conferred the Third Degree on one candidate, which I considered well done. All the Brethren were well pleased with the meetin~, and they are now in condition to do good work. When you want to meet good Brethren go to Roeheport. Deceinber 18, 1895, I went to Ashland, aR per request, to hold a School of Instruction on the 19th and 20th, but owing to heavy rains and ~ost of the membership being in the country, the meeting was postponed indefinitely.. I have tried since to arrange a meeting with them, but have failed .â&#x20AC;˘ I was invited to Harrisburg in February, 1896, but on account of other engagements it was impossible for me to go. I have tried sinee to arrange another meeting with them, but have failed. May 30, 1896, I visited Hallsville Lodge and assisted in conferring the Third Degree on one candidate. This IJodg-e is in good working order. August 2'2, I was invited to visit Centralia, Lodge and installed their officers. I held Schools of Instruction for them the evenings of September 5,8 and 10. '1'his Lodge is able to do good work and has a splendid set of officers. I have held Schools of Instruction in Sturgeon Lodge several times during the year. This Lodge works right up to the standard. I reg-ret very much that I have' not had an opportunity to visit Twilight Lodge at Columbia, but I am informed that it is in good working order. 'ym try to meet with them before the session of the Grand Lodge. In conclusion will. say, peace an.d ha.rmony prevai.1 in the Twenty-Fourth Masonic District. Fraternally yours. J. W. HULETT, D. G. Jlf.l'wenty-FowÂˇth District.

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Mo., September 15, 1896,

A. Jll. Bot/gh, Esq., G1'and Master: DEAR

SIR

AND BROTHER:-

I~ submitting; my annual report, I desire, first of all, to suggest that the membership of the Lodges in my District is made up largely of farmers. This has been a hard year on the farmers, and consequently but little work has been done in the District. However, the Order has, I am quite sure, kept pape with other fraternal bodies, and upon the whole, is in a healthy, flourishing condition throughout the District. Harmony preva.ils throughout and a marked degree of enthusiasm is manifest iIi several Lodges. I have not visited all the Lodges in my District. but I find among those I have visited a commendable ambition to do the work right, and r have been much streligthened in my efforts to instruct by the zeal and attention of the members. Especially do I desire to mention in this connection the Brethren of Social Lodge, No. 266; Central, No. 81; and Vandalia. No.491. These Brethren, by their uniform kindness and courtesy and their laudable ambition to learn, deserve special mention, and have' made me feel that my efforts were appreciated. Fraternally )'ours. A. S. HOUSTON, D. G. ill. Twenty-Fifth

TWENTY-SEVENTII

DISTRICT. TROY, 1\10.,

.d. M. Hot/gh, Esq., Grand .lIla.ste?路:

Dist1'1~Ct.

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DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

I herewith submit my annual report: November 1:) and 16, at Silex. I examined the proposed officers of a new Lodge at that place. The only thing lacking for its fonnation being the recommendation of a neighboring Lodge which had not held a meeting for several months. The Worshipful Master of the latter, by summoning all the members, secured a quorum, and the recommendation was refused by a vote of about six to five; hence the proceedings came to nothing. January 2,3 and 4, 1896, I held a Lodge of Instructioll with New Salem Lodge, No. 270. at Winfield, with a fairly good attendance, and September 17, 18 and 19. held a similar meeting with New Hope Lodge, No. 199, at Elsberry. January 25, 1896, by your order, I visited Silex and served notice upon the Worshipful )Iaster of Louisville Lodge, No. 428, that the charter of said Lodge would be suspended unless it complied with a previous order of the Grand Master to send in its annual report and dues. The report and money were sent in. On the nights of April I, 2 and 3, I held Instruction meetings with Troy Lodge, Xo. 34, with a good attendance from neighboring ~odges. On April 4 I visited Nineveh Lodge and assisted in conferring degrees. I have also assisted in conferring degrees in my home Lodge (Troy, No. 34), and have answered all calls made upon me, but have not been able to visit all the Lodges . of the District.

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From information obtained I can say that all, with possibly one exception, are in a flourishing condition and have been doing work during the past year. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, GEO. S. TOWNSEND, D. G. M. Twenty-Seventh Distl路;et.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., September 26,1896. A. M. Hough, Esq., 'Granel Master:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:Owing' to press of business I have been unable to visit and hold Lodges of Instruction this year. I therefore have nothing of special importance to report. Have had no official calls to visit. Am pleased to state however, that in so far as I am informed, Lodges in this District are (with one exception) doing fairly well. Have held several meetings for instruction in Jefferson Lodge, No. 43, but not much interest manifested. Thanking you for the honor, I remain, Fraternally yours, JNO. T. SHOR'l" D. G. M. Thirtieth

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THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT.

ST. LavIS, September 29, 189ti. A. M. Hough, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:Herewith I respectfully submit my report as your Deputy in the Thirty-Third District: On each Saturday evening during the months of January alid February, I held a Lodg'e of Instruction at the Masonic Hall in this city, with R. W. Bro. Wm. A. Hall, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, in charge of the work. The attendance at these meetings was large and the interest manifested in the exemplification of the work was very gratifying. At the request of Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, I examined a Hall on the fifth floor of the building at the northwest corner of Eleventh street and Franklin avenue, in this city, and after certain changes, which I suggested, had been made, I approved the same and on February 19,1896, I directed the removal of Naphtali Lodge, No. 2.S, from their old Hall to said Hall at Eleventh street and Franklin avenue, and dedicated the same. I Fer~son Lodge, No. 542. was unfortunate in losing its Hall and furniture by fire in 1895, before the annual election of officers, A new Hall was erected. for its use, and on March 2, 1896, I dedicated the same, having previously inspected and approved it, and by virtue of a dispensation issued by you, a'n election of officers was held on the same evening.

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On June 2, acting under authority of a dispensation issued by you, I directed the removal of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, from the Masonic Hall at Seventh and Market streets, to the Hall occupied by Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, at the northwest corner of Eleventh street and Frankiin avenue. At the request of Bonhomme Lodge, No. 45, I inspected a Hall at Ballwin, and after. certain changes had been made, which I suggested, I approved the same, and on the 20th day of June I directed the removal of Bonhomme Lodge, No. 45, from Manchester to said Hall at Ballwin, and dedicated the same. Atthe request of the members of this Lodge the ceremony was public and was witnessed by' a large number of Brethren from St. Louis and residents o{Ballwin and vicinity. After the dedicatory ceremony was concluded f and the visitors had retired, for the instruction of the Brethren of that vicinity the Third Degree was exemplified under the direction of R. W. Bro. W. A. Hall, District Deputy Grand Lecturer. M. W. Bros. John D. Vinci! and John R. Parson, R. W. Bros. Dorsey A. Jamison, Deputy Grand Master; Joseph C. Finagin, Grand Senior Steward; Allan :McDowell, Grand Lecturer; Wm. Richardson, Grand Marshall; W. A. Hall, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, were prescnt and assisted in the above mentioned ceremonies; and to these Brethren and many others, I desire through you to express my thanks and appreciation for their presence on these occasions and for their company at official visits to the various Lodgc!> in the District, who by their presence added materially tb thc interest of the meetings, and whose instructive remarks were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to hear them. Accompanied by these Brethren, I have visited every Lodge in this District except two, both of which I shall visit before the Grand Lodge meets. On the occasion of my official visit to Bridgeton Lodge, No. 80. I was requested to come again and give them instructions which they felt they needed. Two weeks subsequently I visited them and held a Lodge of Instruction in their Hall, and devoted one night and one day to the exemplification of thc work for their benefit; the work being under the direction of R. W. Bro. W. A. Hall, District Deputy Grand IJecturer, assisted by R. W. Bros. Dorsey A. Jamison and Joseph C. Finagin. This Lodge has been having considerable work and its members are zealous Masons. Accompanied by a number of St, Louis Brethren, I visited Ferguson Lodge, No. 542, in their new hall, at their request, and assisted in conferring the Third Degree on three candidates. This Lodge has very pleasant new quarters and furniture, and its officers and members are well cquipped to do good work. ,-On the occasion of my visit to Meramec Lodge, No. 95, at Eureka, they had no work, and attheir request I gave them instruction in the opening and closing ceremonies and conferring Degrees. While this Lodge has not been doing much work, it is a good Lodge and will be ready for work on any desirable candidates who may seek admission at its door. At Fenton Lodge, No. 281, located at Fenton, we assisted in conferring the I!'irst Degree on one candidate, w.hich was the first work in the Degrees done by this Lodge in two years. "'l'he attendance at their meeting is good, and it is hoped that the beginning they made at the time of my visit is the beginning of new life and pros路 perity for it. " Bonhomme IJodge, No. 45, had been meeting in a Hall which was sadly out of repair and totally unfit for Masons to meet in. For this and other causes its membership has diminished materially. 'l'hcy arc now in a good Hall and have reasons to believe ~hat they are'located where they will take a new lease on life and live and grow to be one of the many shininJ:{ lights in this .Jurisdiction. I do not see any reason why they should not, if its officers will qualify themselves to do the work in the manner in which it should be done.

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The Lodges located within the city limits are all in good condition, and special mention of any particular Lodge or Lodges for attendance and work would be an injustice to the remainder. The reception accorded me as )'our Representative has been cordial and fraternal in cvery instance, and each Lodge in the District has, by an increased attendance and in every way, shown its appreciation of those visits. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I remain, Yours fraternally, HOWARD WATSON, D. G. M. 1'hil"ty-Third Dist1路ict.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. ROLT,A,

.A. M. Hough, EM., Grand Master:

Mo., October 9, 1896.

D}~AR SIR AND BROTH}:R:-

In transmitting my report it gives me pleasure to assure you that no contention exists among the Craft in this District. The year has been an exceedingly dull one in 'Masonic circles, and for the first time during my fncumbency as Deputy I did not hold a Lodge of Instruction, as I had the assurance from several Lodges that they would be unable to participate. On December 21, 1895, I carried into effect the dispensation to lay the corner stone of the new '.rempIe for Texas Lodge, No. 177, at Houston, Mo. ~ly report made to you at that time contains the full details. The dispensation authorizing St..Tames' Lodgc, No. 230, to move into a new Hall was received and carried out. During the year I was invited to visit and instruct four out of the eight Lodges in my District. I have every reason to believe that the next year will be more prosperous and cncouraging than that which is ended. Fraternally yourH, H. H. HOHENSCHILD, D. G. Af. Thirty-Fou1路th District.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. GREENFIELD,

:Mo., September 22, 1896.

A. ]J[. Hough, Esq., G1路a.nd Maste1': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-

In making- this my annual report, it affords me much pleasure to say that during the )'ear, I have visited eyery Lodge in the DiHtrict; at least once, and a number of them two and three times. As -a rule, I found the Lodges well otIicered, and well qualified and equipped for work. I called attention when neces'sary, to the J1latter of delinquent dues, and on sevcral occasions, proceedings were ordered commenced against delinquent Brethren, during- my visit. Other Lodges ha.d already taken steps in that direction, and I presume that at this time, there is a smaller amount delin路

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quent than at any period in the past twenty years. One Lodge alone had no delinquents at the time I visited it. Garret Lodge, No. 359, for morality and Masonic comity may st.and a model for any in this jurisdiction. All the Lodges are provided with the necessary furniture, and with but one exception lJave safe and commodious Halls. Jerusalem Lodge at Jerico, Cedar County, set to work under dispensation during the year, was built up from the ruins of the late Jerico Lodge, No. 340. The members are good, true men, but owing to the influence of some who were not permitted to enter from the old Lodge, have done but little work. That little, however, has been well done, as I can testify, from witnessing examples in the Second and Third" Degrees; Unity U. D., at Filley, Cedar County, was set to work liy proxy, as I was unable to visit them at the second date set for that purpose. The propoi:ed W. M. was sick at the time I was present, and although I could not set them go"ing, the evening was spent in exemplif)'ing a portion of the work, and was not entirely lost. In conelusion, I can say that }!asonry is flourishing in this District. '1'he Lodges ha,,:e all done some work, and from personal knowledge I know some of the material is first class. I cannot answer for the more distant Lodges, but know all "who have received the degrees in those near my home. The members are zealous and attentive to the interests of Masonry, and seem to appreciate in a higher degree, than ever before, t.he lessons taught in the several degrees. Fraternally yours, SEYMOUR HOYT, D. G. M. Fortieth lJistn:ct.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

LAMAR,

A. M.

lfM/{Jh,

Esq., Grand . Master:

Mo., October 6, 18!)6.

DEAR SIR A~D BROTHEH:-

In submitting this, my annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the Forty-first District, it must of necessity be brief, for the reason that I have had but little time to devote to the work, and again hut few calls have becn made for my services. Owing to the depression in the times, but little work has been done in this District, but what has been done is of a higher order, and peace and harmony prevail throughout the District. The Fraternity is in a good healthy condition, and ready to do good work wh.en good material presents itself. On November 30, I8!).'), Brother R. F. Hulett, of Rich Hill, Mo., assisted by Brother John F. Moore, dcdicated thc Hall and installed the officers of Unity Lodge, at Richards, }10., and reported a pleasant time and a confidence that the Lodge at that p1acc was in a prosperous condition. Brother-Hulett did this work for me, as it was impossible for me to attend to the duty at that time, and for which I cxtend my thanks. '.rhanking

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for the honor conferred upon me, I remain, .E'raternally yours, Wl\1. V. HAY,

D. G. M. FUTty路F"irst District.

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DISTRICT. JOPJ.l:l>,

Mo., September 21, 1896.

A. lIf. Hough, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR Silt AND BROTHER:-

In submitting to you my annual report as D. D. G. M., I take this opportunity of tendering you my thank.s for the appointment. Generally speaking, I have found what little duties that have devolved upon me in that capacity It pleasure. I have visited every Lodge in the District, unless it he J<'idelity Lodge, which I have been informed has been changed to another District, and have responded to every call made for. my presence or instruction. Peace and harmony prevail among the Craft, and considering the financial condition of the country, the Lodges have done as well and are in as good a condition numerically and financially, with possibly one or two exceptions, as could be reasonably expected. In some of the Lodges com;iderable interest has been taken; in the same number of others there has not been that amount of interest the Craft could reasonably expect. I am unable to judge from past experience, but think it safe to say that the major portion of the Lodges have evinccd an increased interest, and have made an effort to draw nearer the work as taught by the Grand Lecturer, and as It result It favorable improvement may be reported in this line. From conversations had with different Brethren of the weaker Lodges, I am inclined to the belief that the M. W. Grand Lodge would do well to amend or repeal the scction enacted at its last session providing mileage and per diem. At present the very Lodges that should be assisted or encouraged toward being represcnted in the Grand Lodg-e are the very ones that receive the least encouragement, while on the other hand Lodges that are numerically strong and can afford to pay the expenses of a delegate, are in It position to receive the full amount allowed, are exempt from the proviso. In this District I have the assu rance of four of the ten Lodges that they will not be represented, while there are two others that in justice to themselves ought not increase their annual liabilities to the extent of a delegate's expenses to the Grand Lodge. I believe the move one in the right direction, so long as the Grand Lodge is not "on wheels," but fear it docs not go far enough. . Fraternally yours, HARMO~ CLINE, D. G. M. F01路ty路Second Dist1'ict.

FORTY-THIRD DIS'l'RIC'r.

SPRINGF1ELD, }:lo., October 4, A. ill. Hough, Esq., Grand Master:

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DEAR 81R AND BROTHER:-

I hope you will pardon my delay in making out my report to路lyou. I have becn absent from the city the last thirty days, therefore, I am behind in some of my duties. According to law we held a I~odge of Instruction in Spring-field every Friday night from Mareh 20 to the last of April. R. W. Bro. Farnsworth, D. D. G. L., conducted the work. Besides the three Lodges in this eity there were Representatives froRl Strafford Lodge and several others. [think much benefit was derived from these meetings. I ealled a TJodge of Instn;ction, to be held at Walnut Grove, but on account of the TJodge of Instruction held by the Grand TJecturer in Springfield the

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same time, :Mareh 24, 25 and 26, it was postponed. I wrote to Marshfield, Webster County, twice, stating we would come there and hold a Lodge of Instruction if they so desired, but received no reply, therefore did not go. December 28. 1895, went to Strafford and conferred the third degree on two candidates, and installed the officers in their respective offices. I fonnd that they had been in the habit of conferring- the degrees. on credit and taking notes for the same. On their promise to do better in the futu re I did not do anything in the matter. That Lodge is doing fairly well now. On December 20 I went to Republic to suspend charter of Relief Lodge, No. 341, by your order. This Lodge is very weak. On January 25, 1896, I returned charter and set them to work. R. W. Bro. Farnsworth accompanied me on this visit and instructed them in the work. I am fearful this Lodge will not survive long. On June 24 I went to Fair Grove and conferred the. third degree, assisted by Brother Cowden. This Lodge has no pillars or working tools, which every Lodge should have. I think the other Lodges of my District are doing vcry well, except the Lodge at Seymore, which has been reported in a bad condition, on account of drunkenI;less in the Lodge room, which I am going down to investigate October 15, which is their next meeting. I should have gone before this if I had been at home. I wmild like to have the result of this visit included in this report, but it would be too late. Fraternally yours, H. E. NEARING, D. G. M. Forty-Third District.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.

HARTVILLE, :Mo., October 1, 1896. .A. M. Hou.gh, Esq., Gt'and Master:

DEAR SIR A..'1D BROTHER:I herewith submit my report of official acts as D. G. M. of the Forty-Fourth Masonic District of Missouri, for the past year. I have visited during the year, 11ft. Grove Lodge, No. 158, Texas Lodge, No. Iii, Joppa Lodge, No. 111, Mansfield Lodge, No. 543, and Summerville Lodge, No. 555. I find their records in good路 condition and their Lodges in fair working order. I am informed that other Lodges in the District are in fair working order. By your orders, I removed Texas Lodge. No. Iii, to their new hall, and dedicated the same. I heard the evidence in the case against W. Bro. J. C. Welch, W. M., of Summerville Lodge. No. 555. And (by Special Deputy R. W. Bro. S. A. Jones) set Pilot Knob IJodge. No. 182, to work under charter and dedicated their hall. All of which I have heretofore reported to you, ~raternally yours,

E. C. STEELE, D. G. M. Forty-Fourth District.

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FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT.

A. M'. Hough, Esq., G1'and Master:

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BliREN, Mo., September 26, 1896,

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:I herewith respectfully submit my report as D. G. M. for the Forty-Fifth Masonic District for the year now closing. Soon after receiving the charter of Delphian Lodge, No. 1::li, I dedicated their new Hall, which is a commodious structure, and installed their ofTIcers. 'l'he attendance from neighboring T;odges was good. An elegant supper prepared and served by the '\-vives and daughters was enjoyed, On February 10, 11 and 12, T held a School of Instruction in Hall of Delphian Lodge. 'l'he attendance and interest taken in the work were very satisfactory. June 24, with the assistance of Jas. )'l. McGhee, Past D, D. G. !If.; I dedicated the new Hall of Winona Lodge, No. 430, and installed its officers publicly, followed by a banquet that did credit to the Lodge. Winona Lodge has a neat, prettily furnished Hall, and is doing good work. Held a School of Instruction with Barnesville Lodge, No. 455, July 18 and 19. A II who attended, ten to fifteen in humber, were very attentive. This is. the oldest Lodge in the Forty-fifth District, and the majority of its memo bel'S live in the country, many of them several miles away, making it difficult for them to meet for instruction very often. However. railroad facilities will be in their possession soon, and brighter prospect!; are indicated. . During the winter months I held weekly Schools of Instruction with Van Buren Lodge, No..'j09. Rave visited all the Lodges of my District, except two, and these are situated a distance from a railroad, and failed to express a desire of my official presence. The general condition of Masonry in the Forty-Fifth District is fairly good. "Allow me to thank you for the honor conferred by entrusting to me the superintendence of the Craft in this District. Fraternally yours, T. W. CO'fTON. D. G. M. Forty-Fifth Distl路ict. I

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.

BONNE TERRE, Mo., September 5, 1896. A . .ilf. Hou[Jh, Esq., G1'and

lJfa.~te1路:

DEAR SIR A'ND BROTHER:I herewith submit my report as D. G. 111. of this, the Forty-Sixth District. On November 2 I assisted Samaritan Lodge, No. 424, in eonferring the Third Degree 011 aile candidate. There was a large attendance and the Brethren were full of the Masonic spirit. On November 30 I visited Farmington Lodge, No. 132. There was a fair attend .ance, and after the transaction of business. it being their night to elect officers, they proceeded to and did elect the same. Peace and harmony prevailed. On ,Tanuary 18 I.yisited Bismarck Lodge, No. 41. There was a good attendance. all but two of the members being present. There were visiting Brethren from 'Ironton, Irondale and Belleview Lodges. There were two candidates, one for the first

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which W. Bro. Loomis conferred in his usual impressive manner. At his request, I conferred the Third Degree on Bro. Wilson, and then installed the officers for the ensuing year. After being in session for four hours, we repaired to an acceptable spread prepared by the Brethren, which all seemed to enjoy. On .January 2.5 I visited Blackwell TJodge, No. 535. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, I found a good attendance of those zealous Brethren there ready for work. At the request of Brother 'McGrady, T, \"ith the help of this noble band of workers, conferred the Third Degree on one candidate, at the conclusion of which there was a supper, In which all participated. It is a pleasure to visit such a Lodge. Old and young were full of the spirit of Masonry, and with their treasury ready when the widow and orphan shall knock and ask for assistance. I visited Samaritan Lodge, No. 424. on February 1, at the request of W. Bro. 'l'urley, and by the assistance of the Brethren, I conferred the Third Degree on one candidate. There was a large attendance of the Brethren and all seemed to be glad that they were Masons. This Lodge is in a prosperous condition and work ahead, with good rnateria1. On March 28 I visited Marcus Lodge. No. 110, at Frede'ricktowJI. Found a small attendance and exemplified the work. On April 18, by special request, I visited Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, and with the assistance of W. Bro. Graves, conferred the Third Degree. There was a large attendance of visiting Brethren from Bonne Terre and Farmington. After the session we all partook of a banquet prepared by the Brethren. This Lodge is well ofIicered and in a prospe.rous condition. On June 20 I visited St. Francois Lodge, No. 234, and spent a pleasant evening with the zealous Brethren of that place. At night I visited Farmington Lodge, No. 132, and conferred the Third Degree. 'l'here was a large attendance, especially of visiting Brethren from other Lodges. At the close we were conducted to a hotel, where a bountiful supper was prepared for the occasion. On the 24th of June, Samaritan Lodge, No. 424, celebrated St. John's Day. In the evening, conferred the Third Degree. At night, a public installation of officers. There was a large gathering of our best citizens present, who assisted us with music. Thus, having answered all calls in the District, I am pleased to report that peace and haTmony prevail. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, JNO. MARSHALL, D. G. M. F01路ty-S,.ixth Di.~tTict.

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. CAPE

GIRARDEAU, Mo., September 11, J89(;.

A. M. Hough, Esq., G1'und j1fasteT:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:In submitting this my annual report as D. G. M. for the Forty-Seventh District, it must necessarily be brief, for the reasons that I have had but little time to devote to the work, and again, but few calls have been made for my services. On :Nlarch 18 and 19, held a Lodge of Instruction at Zalma, :Mo., work in all thc degrees was exemplified, and a lively interest and desire was shoi,vn among thc Officers and Brethrento learn the work correctly.

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I installed the Officers of several Lodges in this District. I am happy to state that by the untiring efforts of W. Bro. D. B. Hill, of Sedgewickville, the Lodge has taken new life, and prospects bright for the future. The Craft is in a fairly prosperous condition in the District, llnd peace and harmony prevail. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, I am, Fraternally yours, F. A.KAGE, D. G. M. Porty-Seventh District.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

.1. ](.Jlott.gh, Esq., Grand Master:

CHARI,ESTON, Mo., September 28, 1896.

DEAR SIR AKD BROTHER:I respectfully submit this as my report for District No. Forty-Eighth. 1 visited路 six of the Lodges in my District during the year and found them in general good condition. On the 11th of April I commissioned Bro. J. A. Bradley to dedicate a new hall for Dextcr LodRe, No. 532, which he did, and that Lodge now occupies the same, which is elegantly furnished and commodious. I am glad to state that Masonry in this District is on the increase. and the Lodges in fairly prosperous and good condition. With thanks for the honor conferred, and regretting that I have been unable to more fully discharge the duties, I am, Fraternally yours, J AS. A. BOONE, D. G. M. ://orty-Eighth District.

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT.

A.. M. Hough, Esq., G'/'and Jj(aster:

NEW MADRID, Mo., September 18, 1896.

DEAR SIR A~D BUOTHER:Tn forwarding you this, my annual report, permit me to say that never since I have held the office of D. D. G. 1.1. has there been as much interest shown in Masonic circles as a.t the present. During the Masonic year just passed, I have visited each county in this District and held Lodges of Instruction. The Grand Lecturer was with me and had charge of the work. I have since visited some of the Lodges that were present at these meetings, and I found great improvement in their work. I have had very few calls from Lodges this year. 'l'hey have all been promptly responded to. B)' request I have visited Kennett and Pt. Pleasant Lodges and conferred the Master's Degree. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, Fraternally yours, WELTON O'BANNON, D. G. M. Fp1路ty-ninth District.

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FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

WEST PLAIXS, Mo., September 15, 1896. A. M. Hough, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTH1.;R:1 respectfully submit to you the following report of my official acts as Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty-First Masonic District for the past year. I have not been able to visit each Lodge in my District, but have done so as far as possible and have reports that they are all in fair working order. On the evening of the 15th of November, 1895, I visited In~omar Lodge and conferred the E. A. Degree on two candidates, and am pleased to say that that Lodge is in splendid working order and doing a considerable amount of work. In compliance with an invitation from Ingomar Lodge, I held a Lodge of Instruction at Willow Springs on the 16th, 17th and 18th of January. This meeting was a success beyond my most sanguine expectations, for, although 'the meeting was only announced for Ingomar Lodge, representatives were present from five Lodges, all of which were much interested, and I hope, benefited by being present. On the 17th of February I was called to Alton for the purpose of dedicating the new Hall at that place, of which you have my report. Alton Lodge is prepared to do good work, is in splendid financial condition, with peace and harmony prevailing. On the 21th of June I again visited Ingomar Lodge at Willow Springs and publicly installed its Ofl1cers for the ensuing year. I also held District Lodge of Instruction in West Plains on the 18th, 19th and 20th of August. This meeting was not a success in every respect, there being only five Lodges represented, but those present were very much interested in the work. I am a member and a regular attendant of the 11ft. Zion Lodge, No. 327, and am proud of the fact that there are but few Lodges in the State that are better equipped or more competent of doing good work. Thanking you for the honors conferred on me one y.ear ago, I am, Fraternally yours, GEO. E. :M:ATTHI<~WS, D. G. M. Fljty-l'irst. District. FIFTyCSECOND DISTRICT.

.A. 11f. Hough, Esq., Grand .Master:

OZARK, Mo., September 28, 18f16.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:The year just closing has been one of considerable financial depression and of course :Masonl'Y with everything else has suffered. I am compelled to report very little activity in the Lodges in my District, yet most of the Lodges are in fair circumstances and making- a few Masons. In April, in company with Brother R. N. Gray, W. 路M. Friend Lodge, No. 352, I visited Forsythe. Lodge, No. 453, and held a three days' Lodge of Instruction, and think the Brethren in attendance were very much benefited. The principal officers of Claflin Lodge. No. 229, being in attendance at Forsythe, I found it unnecessary and inconvenient to make a trip to Protem. Have visited Sparta Lodge, No. 296, frequently within the last year and found. them in fair working order. Friend Lodge, No. 352, at Ozark, has built a new and commodious hall imd moved into it. By authority of dispensation I dedicated the same on August 27, at which time I was ably assisted by R. W. Bros. J. T. Neville and W. T. Lampkin and W. Bro. R. N. Gray, all of whom I sincerely thank for their services. From what I can learn, the Lodges in this District are in fair working order; no report having reached me of any trouble, and am pleased to report that peace and harmony prevail. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, I am, Fraternally ~'ours, T. L. ROBERTSON, D. G. M. Fifty-Second District.

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A. J11. Hough, Esq., Grand j{aste1':

. LAWRENCEBURG, :Mo., September 22,1896.

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER:Tn obedience to the laws of the Grand Lodge, I herewith submit my anllual report.In doing so, will say that owing to the late date of my appointment (February 6, 180r., to fill the vacancy caused by thc resignation of R. W. Bro. M. T. Davis), that my services have not been as extensive as I would have liked. I have not had the opportunity to visit many Lodges in my District, but have met with Brethren from various Lodges in the District, and find them well informed in the \York as well as the rules and regulations. March 13th, I met with i\1arionville Lodge, No. 390, in regular communication and· assisted in conferring the Third Degrce. The Brethren did the work crectitably and earnestly. May 2, I visited the village of Crane, in Stone County, and set to work Crane Lodge U. D., a number of Brethren froll1 Marionville Lodge, No. 390, and Galena IJodge, No. 513, were present. There ,vas a strong and enthusiastic interest manifested among all present, and especially the local members. I held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Rock Prairie, No. 269, with a good number present, and with good results. This Lod/{e has put on the crown of prosperity, it is out of debt, has newly fumished its hall with carpet, chairs and organ, and notwithstanding dull times and scarcity of money, has increased her roll of membership with bright, intelligent and zealous young Masons. I have willingly and cheerfully answered allreqllests and demands, and so far as I am informed, harmony prevails, Thanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, .JOHN E. ADAMSON, D, G..M". .l!Vty·1'hird

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FIWrY-FOURTH DISTRICT.

NEOSHO, MO., September 1,

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A ...M. lfotl[Jh, Esq., Grand .Mastm·:

DEAlt Slit AND BROTHER:I herewith respectfully submit brief report of my official acts as D. G. M. of FiftyFourth }iasonic District: January 4, 1896, constituted Pineville Lodgc under dispensation, and rendered report of same to the Grand Secretary, Brother John D. Vinci!. I have held two Lodges of Instruction in this District-one at Pineville, :l\1cDonald County, and one at Seneca, Newton CountY,-both fairly attended. Masonic law seems to be very well understood, as I'have had but few inquiries for information. While Masonry is not on a boom in this District, except Neosho Lodge, No. 247, I don't believe it is suffering. As my labors have been limited, my report is correspondingly brief, all of ~\'hich I respectfully suhmit, Fraternally, .J. M. RITCHEY,

D. G. llf. F"ljty-Fow·th Distn"ct.

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DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING J,OCA'f10N OF

LODGES ACCORDING TO DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT. EDWARD HIGBEE. D. D. G. M., LANCASTER. County.

No.

Clark do do do do do Scotland.......... do Schuyler do do' do

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Locatwn.

167 Revere 180 Des Moincs 290 Fairmount 318 Eldorado 362 Hiram 404 Alexandria

Revere. Athens. Wyaconda. Luray. Kahoka. Alexandria.

16 Memphis 72 Gorin

Memphis. Gorin. .

244 259 380 427

Middle Fabius Lodge of Love Queen City Glenwood

Downing. Lancaster. Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. A. FISHER, .D. D. G. M., LA BELLE.

Adair do do

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G. L. Ap.-16.

105 Kirksville 319 Paulville 366 Adair

Kirksville.. Brashear. Kirksville.

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No.

Knox............................ do do , do do :Lewis do do do do do do

6 168 181 291 414

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Name of Lodge.

Ark Colony , , Novelty Edina Greensburg

24 Wyaconda Monticello :. 100 Canton : 222 La Belle 287 Craft 370 Williamstown 494 Lewistown 58

Location.

Newark. Cqlony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg. La Gr~nge. Monticello. Canton La Belle. Canton. Williamstown. :Lewistown.

THIRD DISTRICT. JOHN J. DILLINGER. D. D. G. M., OWASCO.

Putnam......................... 171 Hartford do 206 ~omerset do 210 Unionville Sullivan....... do do do : do do ~ do do

32 126 159 190 349 389 447 540

Humphreys Seaman 路 Green City Putnam Pollock.. Arcana Fairview 'Vinigan

Hartford. Powersville.. Unionville. Humphreys. Milan. Green City. Newtown. . Pollock. Harris. : ..Browning. Winigan.

FOURTH DISTRICT路 O. W. BOLSTER, D. D. G. M., PRINOETON:

Grundy do do , do Mercer do

III Trenton 253 Lindley : 423 Galt 524 Spickardsville

35 Mercer Ravanna

258

Trenton. Loredo. Galt. Spickardsville. Princeton. Ravanna.

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243

FIFTH DISTRICT. JOHN W. BARKLEY, D. D. G. M., ALBANY. County.

Harrison.: do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

97 128 257 328

Bethany Lorraine ~ Lodge of Light Cainsville

Havana Stanberry Gentryville Athens 路 Alanthus ; 332 Ry.land 377 Ancient Craft

Gentry........................... do : do 'do do do do

21 109 125 127 252

Worth do do do

Grant City 88 Defiance 198 Allensville 321 Jonathan

Location.

Bethany.. Ridgeway. Eagleville. ~Cainsvi1le.

McFall. Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. Berlin. King City.

Grant City. Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SIXTH DISTRICT. GEO. CONRAD, D. D. G. M., MARYVILLE.

Nodaway......... do do do do do do do do do do do do

50 Xenia 165 Maryville

196 201 301 329 442 465 470 472 474 507 511

Quitman Ravenwood Whitehall Kennedy Burlington Gaynor Nodaway Pickering Guilford ~ Clearmont Skidmore

Hopkins. Maryville. Quitman. Ravenwood. Barnard. Elmo. Burlington Junct. Parnell. Maryville. Pickering. G~ilford. Clearmont. Skidmore.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. GEO. S. BAIRD, D. D. G. M., ROCKPORT.

Atchison do

157 NorthStar 200 Sonora

Rockport. Watson.

244

Appen¢ix.

Seventh District Continued. J County.

Atchison do Holt do do do

:: :

No.

[Oct~

Name of Lodge.

Location.

358 North-West :. '483 Irish Grove

Tarkio. Fairfax.

112 139 ;.; 214 294

Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. Mound City.

Graham Oregon Forest City Mound City

EIGHTH DISTRICT. E. F. HARTZELL, D. D; G. M., ST. JOSEPH.

Andrew.·....................... do ; do ~ ; do do ;; : do ; do Buchanan do do do ; do do : do do do

71 138 162 248 320 413 404 10 22 78 150 189 238 331 376 508

Savannah Lincoln Whitesville Rochester Amazonia Valley Rosendale Agency Wellington St. Joseph Birming Zeredatha Rushville: Charity King Hill Saxton

: ~

Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville Helena. Amazonia.· Bolckow. ~osendale.

Agency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. Adams. Saxton.

NINTH DISTRICT. ROBT. E. MAUPIN, D. D. G. M., PATTONSBURG.

De Kalb ; ~ do : do , ; ; do ~ .. ~ •. ;: do ;; ;....... Daviess do ..;:.;;.:.:.. ;............ do do do do ~ do ;.> : do :

124 235 308 317 559 15 65 106 285 409

Union Star Weatherby Parrott Osborn Clarksdale Western Star PattonsbUrg Gall~tin .: Earl Civil Bend· 488' LOck Spring 500 Jameson 556 Prairie

;

Union Star. Weatherby. Maysville. Osborn. Clarksdale. Winston.· ;.Pattonsburg. Gallatin. Coffeysburg. C~vil Bend. Lock Spring. Jameson. Bancroft.

Appendi~c.

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245

TENTH DISTRICT. Z. T. MARTIN! D. D. G. M., LATHROP.

COunty.

No.' .

Clinton do do do

Name of Lodge.

62 Vincil.. 113' Plattsburg 397 ,Gower ..' '506 Lathrop

: ;;

ELEVE~TH

Location.

Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

DISTRICT.

REUBE_N BARNEY. SR., D. D. G. M., CHILLICOTHE. Caldwell.~

do do do do do do

118 :.. '135 ;.. 224 ;.. 232 334 523

Kingston Braymer : Hamilton Polo : Breckenridge : Kidder 561 Cowgill

..; ..: :

:.:

89 Friendship :.: : : 155 Spring Hill.. 170 Benevolence :.:,333 Chillicothe : 388 Farmersville 434 Wheeling 505 Avalon , , 539 Dawn .-.,

Livingston do do do do do do do

Kingston. Braymer. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. Kidder. Cowgill. Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica. Chillicothe. Farmersville. '\Vheeling.. Avalon. Dawn.

TWELFTH DISTRICT. OLIVER CRAMER, D. D. G. M., BROOKFIELD.

Linn do do do do do do

:....... 82, 86. 227 233 325 481

;..... : ::

Jackson Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery.路路Marceline 510 Biswell

Linneus. Brookfield. '.' - Laclede.. _ _ Bllcklin. : : Meadville . Marceline. Browning.

246

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[Oct.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. THOS. A. STILL, D. D. G. M., MACON. County.

Macon do do do do do do do

No.

;

Callao Bloomington McGee Censer La Plata Lodge of Truth Gavel.. 498 Kaseyville

;

Shelby do do do ....•........: do

Name of Lodge.

38 102 146 172 237 268 402 ·

228 305 415 537

St. Andrew's Shelbina Clarence Hunnewell Bethel..

Locatioo.

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. New Cambria. Kaaeyville.. Shelbyville. Shelbina. '" Clarence. Hunnewell. Bethel.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. E. MAYHALL, D. D. G. M., NEW LONDON.

Marion................ 18 Palmyra do ;............. 28 St. John's do 188 Hannibal. do 502 Philadelphia

Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

Ralls.............................. 33 Ralls do 302 Lick Creek do : 307 New London

Center. Perry. New London.

Pike.............................. do do do do ;.: do : do do :

14 17 75 92 136 192 399

Cyrene Clarksville Ashley Perseverance Phamix Frankford Pike 499 . Paynesville

Cyrene. Clarksville. Ashley. Louisiana. BowlingGreen. Frankford. ,.Curryville. Paynesville.

247

Appendix.

1896.]

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. ED. G. McGEE, D. D. G. M., PARIS. Cbunty.

Monroe do do do do do do do

No.

:......... 19 23 42 64 '91

223 240

462

Name of Lodge.

Paris Union Florida Middle Grove Monroe Madison Woodlawn Granville Santa Fe

Location.

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe. Madison. Woodlawn. Granville. Santa Fe.

SIXTEENTH DISTRiCT. Z. T. LAMKIN, D. D. G. M., FOREST GREEN.

Chariton........................ do .. 0>..................... do do do' do do do , do

73 74 122 202 208 394 513 525 546

.Eureka Warren Tri'plett Westville Salisbury Dagan Chariton Cun~ingham

Prairie'Hill

Brunswick. Keytesville. Triplett. Westville. Salisbury. Mendon. Guthridge Mills. Sumner. Prairie Hill.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. H. M. PETTIT, D. D. G. M., CARROLLTON.

Carroll.. ; ,................. do ".................. do " , do do .....•....•....•........... do ;

39 DeWitt 52 '\Vakanda 101 Bogard 216 Hale ·.• · 249 Carroll 373 Mandeville

De·Witt. Carrollton. Bogard. . Hale City. Norborne. Mandeville.

248 Seventeenth District Continued.] Oounty..

Ray do do do do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

Richmond King Hiram Hardin Myrtle 384 Harmony 393 Bee Hive 444 Ada

57 309 322 338

;

EIGHTEENTH

Location.

Richmond. Knoxville. Hardin.. Millville. Vibbard. Lawson. Orrick.

DISTR~CT.

S. H. BLACK, D. D. G. M., LffiERTY.

Cl::w

do' do do do do do do

[Oct.

Appendix.

Liberty Haynesville Angerona Clay .. ~ Acacia , Kearney 438 Ternpcrance

31 49 193 207 289 311

Liberty. Holt. Missotiri City. Excelsior Springs. Paradise. Kearney. Smithville.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. A. J. COLMAN, D. D. G. M., PLATTE CITY.

Platte do do do do do do do

Rising Sun 53 .Weston 120 Compass 169 Camden Point 204 Rowley ;.. 339 Fidelity 355 Adelphi... :.. 504 Platte City 13

Barry. Weston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. VAN F. BOOR, D. D. G. M., KANSAS CITY.

Jackson.................. do : do : do do : ; do do

;

76 Independence 104 Heroine 219 Albert Pike 220 Kansas City 263 Summit 299 Temple ~ 316 RuraL

lndependence. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Lee's Summit. Kan'SaS City. Kansas City.

.249

Appendix.

.1896.] Twentieth DiJJtrict Continued. J County.

No.

Jackson.......................... do ; do do do do do do : do

324 337 340 391 392 501 522 547 563

Name of I.;odge.

Location.

.McDonald : Independence. Blue Springs Blue Springs. Westport Westport. Raytown ..........•........Raytown. Christian Oak Grove. Buckner Buckner. Gate City Kansas City. South Gate Kansas City.. york Kansas City.

TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. C. L. FROST, D. D. G. M., ODESSA.

Lafayette do do do. .. do do

61 . Waverly 149 Lexington 364 Higginsville '437 Lafayette 464 Aullville 476· Mount Hope

Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRiCT. .. . . '.

D. M. PINKERTON, D. D. G. M., BLACKBURN.

Saline do do do do do' .: do do do :

;.............. 55 Arrow Rock :................. 63 Cambridge 85 Miami : 205 Trilumina..; 217 Barbee : : 275 Tranquility ~.:. 487 Herndon : ~ 518 Oriental : 560 Nelson~

: ~.~

Arrow Rock. Slater. Miami. Marshall. Sweet Springs. Orearville·. Herndori. Blackburn. Nelson~

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. A.~.

ROSS, ,D. D. G. M., VERSAILLES.

Cooper........................... do ; do ; do do ~.

36 Cooper Pleasant Grove 277 Wm. D. Muir 456 Wallace 503 Prairie Home 14~

Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove. Bunceton. PrairieHome.

250

Appendix.

'Pwenty-third District Continued. J County. No.

Howard......................... do do do Morgan

4 47 51 70

[Dot.

Name oj Lodge.

Lac.atian.

Howard Fayette Livingston Armstrong

Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong.

117 Versailles

Versailles.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. W. HULETT, D. D. G. M., STURGEON

Boone do do do do do do

59 67 114 156 174 336 356

Centralia Rocheport Twilight Ashland Sturgeon Hallsville Ancient Landmark.

Centralia. Rocheport. COlumbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg.

TWENTY路FIFTH DISTRICT. A. S. HOUSTON, D. D. G. M., MEXICO.

Audrain......................... do 路do do do do

81 115 266 354 491 544

Central I,addonia Social. Hebron Vandalia Mexico

路

Callaway.... do do do do do do

8 48 60 154 242 357 425

Williamsburg Fl1lton New Bloomfield Concord Portland Aux Vasse Cedar City

: Rowena. Laddonia. Martinsburg. Mexico. Vandalia. l\iexico.

Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Hatton. Readsville. Aux asse. Cedar City.

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. P. P. ELLIS, D. D. G. M., NEW FLORENCE.

Montgomery do do

178 Gtiswold 194 'Vellsville 246 Montgomery City

Price's Branch. Wellsville. Montgomery City.

251

Appendix.

1896.J TuJenly-sixth District Continued.] Coumy. No.

Montgomery.................. do do do

250 261 457 492

Name of Lodge.

Location.

High Hill Florence Jonesburg Daggett

High Hill. New Florence. Jonesburg. Loutre Island.

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. GEO. S. TOWNSEND, D. D. G. M., TROY.

Lincoln.......................... do do do do do do

34 141 199 270 428 473 558

Troy Chain of Rocks New Hope New Salem Louisville Nineveh Moscow

Troy. Owen. Elsberry. Argentville. Louisville. Olney. Moscow Mills.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. CHAS. J. WALKER, D. D. G. M., WENTZVILLE.

St. Charles..................... 46 Wentzville 241 Palestine do do' 260 Mechanicsville

Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

,Warren.......................... 11 Pauldingville 231 Warrenton do

Wright City. Warrenton.

.... TWENTY-NINTH DIS1'RIC'r. B. H. INGRAM, D. D. G. M., SEDALIA.

Pettis... do do

84 Potter 236 Sedalia 272 Granite

Longwood. Sedalia. Sedalia.

Benton do do

184 Fairfield 378 Warsaw 418 Clear Creek

Fairfield. Warsaw. Palo Pinto.

252

Appendix.

Twenty-ninth District Continued.) County. No.

Johnson do ' do do·do . do do

245 262

264 , 265 274 280

313

.[Oct.

.Name of Lodge.

Localinn.

Knob Noster Holden Fayetteville Corinthian Cold Spring Lodge of Peace Kingsville

Knob Noster. :.Holden. Fayetteville. Warrensburg. Henrietta. Chilhowee. Kingsville.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. J. T. SHORT, D. D. G. M., JEFFERSON CITY.

Cole .; do do Miller do do do

~..

i i •• •'.....................

43 Jefferson 90 Russellville

: ;

:Jefferson City. Russellville. Hickory Hill.

211ij:ickory Hill 134 Pleasant Mount 203 Brumley 381 Ionia 410 Iberia

Moniteau....................... do do do'

56 Tipton 183 California 295 Moniteau

Osage

185

Olean. Brumley. Eldon. Iberia. Tipton. California. Jamestown. :.Clarksburg.

553 Clarksburg Cbamois

Chamois.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN ISBELL, D. D. G. M., .WASHINGTON.

Franklin.... .. do do do do do Gasconade do " :

,...

. 27 EvergreeIi 69 Sullivan 251 Hope ; 363 FraternaL 534 Columbia 541 Franklin 37" Cedar.: 123 Hermann

:.; ~

New Haven. Sullivan. Washington. Robertsville.. Pacific. St. Clair. Owensville. Hermann..

253

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THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT. R. W. McMULLIN, D. D. G.M., HILLSBORO.

County.

No.

Washington do de

:........... 12 Tyro 131 Potosi 143 Irondale

Ste. Genevieve

LocaJ.ion~

Name of Lodge.

119 De Soto 164 Joachim '256 Shekinah

Jefferson do do

226 Saline

De Soto.. Hillsboro. ' Festus. Caledonia: Potosi. Irondale. St. Mary's.

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT. HOWARD WATSON, D.D. G. :M., ST.,LOUIS. •

St. Louis City do do do do do do do do do do : do .-lo do do do do' do do do do do do do '" do

;.....

.. ,.'

1 2 3 9 20 25 40 79 121 163 179 218 243 267 282 323 353 360 416 420 443 445 460 520 550

Missouri.. Mcridian Beacon George Washingtoll St. Louis Naphtali.. Mount Moriah.. · Polar Star Erwin .., Occidental Pride of the West Good Hope Keystone Aurora : Cosmos Corner Stone Benton Tuscan ~ Cache Itaska Anchor West Gate '.. :, Lambskin ·.: ..~ Clifton Heights Rose Hill

St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.

254

Appendix.

Thirty-third District Continued.] County. No.

St. Louis County . do do do ............ do ............. do

[Oct.

Name of Lodge.

45 80 95 281

Bonhomme Bridgeton Meramec Fenton 484 Kirkwood 542 Ferguson

Location.

Baldwin. Bridgeton. Eureka. Fenton. Kirkwood. , Ferguson.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. H. H. HOHENSCHILD, D. D. G. M., ROLLA.

Crawford do

77 Lebanon 312 Cuba

.8teelville. Cuba.

Dent

225 Salem

Salem.

Maries...... do

路94 Vienna 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Vichy.

Phelps do do

213 Rolla 230 St. James 347 Spring Creek

Rolla. St. James. Edgar Springs.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. J. M. DUNCAN, D. D. G. M., PLEASANT HILL.

Cass do do do do do do do do do

: 54 147 276 348 372 , 386 450 451 480 485

Index ; Cass Grand River Wadesburg Nonpareil Dayton ~ Belton Raymore Jewel. Coldwater

Garden City. Harrisonville. Freeman. Creighton. East Lynne. Dayton. Belton. Raymore. Pleasant Hill. Drexel.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT; O. D. AUSTIN, D. D. G. M., BUTLER.

Bates do do

"130 Hume ~ 140 Papinville ..: 254 Butler

Hume. Papinville. Butler.

255

Appendix.

1896.J Thirty-sixth J?istrict Continued.]

County.

Bates do do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

326 New Home 350 Tyrian 368 Crescent Hill.. 479 Rich Hill.. 554 Foster

Sprague. Johnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. ALVIN HAYNIE, D. D. G. M.,CLINTON.

Henry do do do do do do do

29 Windsor 286 . Urich 343 Agricola 408 Montrose 548 Clinton 552 Calhoun 557 Blairstown 562 Deepwater

Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater.

St. Clair do do路 do do

273 St. Clair 342 Circle 403 Lowry City .' 412 Appleton City 419 Star

Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN W. FARRIS, D. D. G. 1\1., LEBANON.

Camden do

Laclede...................... do do Pulaski do do

: :

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek.

83 Laclede 432 Competition

Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

528 Conway 346 Arlington 375 Waynesville 382 Richland

: :

Dixon. \Vaynesville. Richland.

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN, D. D. G. M., BOLIVAR.

Dallas . do do do

300 Doric ;.路 361 Riddick 396 Western Light 421 Urbana

Forkner's Hill. Buffalo. Louisburg. Urbana.

256

[Oct.

7hirty-ninth District Continued.] County. No.

Hickory .. , do '

'.. :.. :

Polk do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

279 Hogle's Creek 288 Hermitage

Quincy. Hermitage.

144 160 195' 431

H umansville. Morrisville. Bolivar. Half Way. Pleasant Hope.

Modern Pleasant Bolivar Cement :.. :.. :.. ' 467 Pleasant Hope

FORTIETH DISTRICT. . !i. M., GREENFIELD.

, SEYMOUR HOYT, D. D.

Cedar do do do

283 315 373 482

: :

Dade............................... ~ .. : : do do :.: do : do : do

Stockton Jetusalem .: Amity Clintonville

Stockton. Jerico. Filley. Eldorado Sprin~s.

87 Washington 359 Garrett 405 Everton 446 Greenfield 458 Melville.' 521 Lockwood .. ;

Greenfield. Arcola. Everton.. Greenfield. Dadeville. Lockwood.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. R. L. WARDIN. D. D. G. M., NEVADA.'

Vernon do do do do. . do' do .:

Barton do do do

303 Osage 371 Sheldon 448 Schell City 490 Montevallo 493' Vernon 495 Unity 533 Walker

Nevada. Sheldon. Schell City. Montevallo. Bronaugh. : Richards.. ; Walker. :

Hermon 292 Lamar 475 Golden 516 Milford

187

Liberal. Lamar. Golden City: Milford.

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT. HARMON CLINE, D. D. G. M., JOPLIN.

Jasper do

197 Carthage 278 Avilla '

Cartbage. Bowers Mills.

257

A ppendi;?:.

1896.J Forty-second Dis/dct Continned.] No.

<.:otL1lly.

Jasper do do do do do do do

293 335 345 398 40] 471 512 549

Name of Lodge. Sarcoxie Joplin Fellowshi p Jasper Cartervillt' :Mineral 'Webb City Carl Junction

Location.

Sarcoxie. J oplin. J oplin. Jasper. Carterville. Oronogo. \Vebb City. â&#x20AC;˘ Carl Junction.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. H. E. NEARING, D. D. G. 1'1., SPRINGPIELD.

Greene do do do' do do <10 do do do do

7 145 271 297 341 422 435 436 449 497

United : O'Sullivan Rising Star Solomon Ozark Relief Gate of the Temple St. Nicholas Ash Grove Bois D'Arc Strafford

Springfield. Walnut Grove. Ebenezer. Springfield. Fair Grove. Republic. Springfield. Willard. Ash Grove. Bois D'Arc. Strafford.

98 439 459 477 529

'Vebster Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Niangua

lVIarshfield. MarshfieJd. Seymour. Henderson. Niangua.

'Vebster do do <10 do

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. E. C. STEELE, D. D. G. :M., HARTVILLE.

Douglas.......................... 26 Ava do 182 Pilot Knob

Ava. Richville.

Texas do do do' do

1]6 177 395 469 555

Cabool. Houston. Licking. Plato. Summerville.

Wright do do

158 Mountain Grove 411 Joppa 543 Mansfield :

G. L. AP.-17.

Barnes Texas Latimer Plato Summerville

Mountain Grove. Hartville. Mansfield.

258

Appendix.

[Oct.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. '1'. W. CO'l'TON, D. D. G. :M., VAN BUREN.

County.

No.

Carter Reynolds do do Shannon. do

509

239 385 455 1;)7

-t30

Name of Lodge.

Van Buren Hopewell Reynolds Barnesville Delphian 'Winona

Location.

Van Buren. Lesterville. Centreyille. Logan's Creek. Bin.:h Tree. Winona.

FORTY路SIXTH DlSTRICT. JOHN :i\1ARSHALI" D. D. G. :M., BONNE TERRE.

Iron do Madison St. Francois......... do do do do do

133 Star of the West.. 351 Mosaic no Marcus 41 Bismarck ]32 Farmington 234 St. Francois 424 Samaritan 535 Blackwell.. 551 Pendleton

Jronton. Bellevue. Fredericktown. Bismarck. Farmington. Libertyville. Bonne Terre. Blackwell. 1)oe Run.

FORTY路SEVENTH DISTHICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G. :i\L, CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Bollinger do do do do Cape Girardeau do do do do Perry :

298 417 426 440 545 93 103 191 , 221 441

Marble HilL 'Vhite 'Vatcr Seugewickville Trowel.. Zalma St. Marks 'West View 路Wilson Mystic Tie Excelsior

Marble Hill. Laflin. Sedgewickville. Lutesville. Bollinger's IVlill. Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. J ackson. ..

259

AppendiJ.:.

1896.J

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. County.

No.

~1.,

CHARLESTON.

Name of Lodge.

Mississippi do

Bertrand 407 Charleston

Scott do

306 310

Ashlar Sikeston

Stoddard do do

153 489 532

Bloomfield Lakeville Dexter

Location.

Bertrand. Cbarleston.

330

FORTY-~INTH

Commerce. Sikeston Bloomfield. Bell City. Dexter.

DISTRICT.

WELTOK O'BANNON, D. D. G. M., NEW MADRID.

Dunklin do do do

68 212 215

Kennett Four Mile Hornersville 406 Malden

Kelinett. Campbell. Cotton Plant. :Malden.

New Madrid do do

166 Portageville 176 Point PI~asant 429 New l\1adrid

Portageville. Point Pleasant. ~ew Madrid.

Pemiscot

4G4 Cecil ~ 461 Caruthersville

Cottollwood Point. Carnthersville.

(10

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. J. L. DALTON, D. D. G. M., POPLAR BLUFF.

Butler

209

Ripley do do

304 Faithful.. 314 Pine 369 Composite

Poplar Bluff

Poplar Bluff. Fair Dealing. Pine. Doniphan.

vVayne do

526

107 路Williamsville '\Vayne

GreenvilIe. Piedmont.

260

[Oct. '

Append'ix. FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. GEO. E. )IATTHEWS, D. D. G. :M., WEST PLAINS.

County.

No.

Howell do Oregon do do do Ozark do

;

.Name of Lodge.

LocatIOn.

327

Mt. Zion 536 IngOlllar

West Plains. Willow Springs.

255 Alton 374 'VilderneRs 387 'Voodside 463 Clifton

Alton. 'Vilderness. Thomasville. Thayer.

365 Bayou 496 Robert Burns

Bakersfield. Gainesville.

FIFTY路SECO~D

DISTRICT.

R. N. GRAY, D. D. G.1\1., OZARK.

Christian do do

296 Sparta 352 Friend 379 Billings

Taney do

229 Claflin 453 Forsyth

Sparta. Ozark. Billings. 路

Protem. Forsytb.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. JOHN E. ADAMSON, D. D. G. M., LAWRENCEBURG.

Barry do do do do do

1Vlonett 148 Purdy 367 Barry 383 Pythagoras 514 Exeter 517 Seligmau 129

Monett. Purdy. Wasb burn. Cassville. Exeter. Seligman.

Lawrence .......................99 do 269 284 do do 3!)0 do 400 do .. 452 468 do ..

l\it. Vernon Rock Prairie Canopy : Marionville Decatur Verona Red Oak

Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. Aurora. Marionville. Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak.

Stone do

Galena Crane.:

Galena. Crane.

515 519

261

Appendix.

1896.J

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. M. RITCHEY, D. D.

County.

No.

McDonald _ do do do

G. M., RITCHEY.

N.ame of Lodge.

108 Pineville 173 Powell 466 South west 538 Stella

.. Newton do do do

Location. ~ineville.

175 Newton 247 Neosbo 478 Racine 530 Ritchey

Powell. South west City. Stella. Newtonia. Neosho. Seneca. Ritchey.

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. GEO. W. BUTLER, D. D. G. M.. JACKSONVILLE.

Randolph... do do do do do do

30 44 151 161 186 486 527

Huntsville Jacksonville Milton Clifton Hill.. Morality Cairo Higbee

Huntsville. Jacksonville. Firth.. Clifton Hill. Renick. Cairo. Higbee.

LIST O:F ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OJ1' MISSOURI, FROJ\1 ITS ORGANJ~ATIOl', APRIL 23D.

-~\-:;;--~-GRAND EI,ECTJON.

1---:. GR~~~

lIlASTER.

]lIASTER. -',

\~A~DEN~r-~~~AND-TRE:\SUR£R. r ;~AND~::ETAItY.

April, 1821.. T110S. F. Riddick '" James Kenne. rly "'j'.'.Villiam B.ates * Archibald G.amble Oct., 1821.... Nath'l B. Tucker '" Thompson Douglass * Edward Bates * William Bates * Archibald Gamble Oct., 1822 Nath;l B. :1:\\~~er -:~ '~hompson ~)Ougl~SS .. -:~ ~d\~ard Bates <,W!ll!am G. Pettus ; ;\.rCh!bald Gamble ·Oct., 1823 Nath I B. Iuckcr (rCO. H. C. Mclody Ed\\ard Batcs IWIlham G. Pettus · .\.rchIbald Gamble Oct., 182! ~Il.th'l B. Tuc~er Geo. H. C. MelOd):-----<: Wpl!am G. pettus"-:::,l:~hornton Gr!m.sley.. ~~ Arch!bald G.amble Oct., 1825 Edward Bates......... Geo. H. C. lVfelod) WIllIam G. Pettus... I horn ton Grrmsley.. ArchIbald Gamble Oct., 1826 EdWard Bates "' Hardug'e Lane -..* lViartin Ruggles *John F. Rylarrd * Rich. T. McKinney Oct., 1827 Edward Bates * Hardage Lane * yfartin Ruggles *,H. R. Gamble * Thornton Grirnsley Oct., 18~ Hardage Lane :~ Geo. H. C,. l\IeIOdy <.H. R. GaI.nble ...:~IAdam L. )[!llS '.~ Thornton yrimsle Y Oct., 18_9 Hardage Lane · Fred 1,. BIHon , H. R. Gamble ·· Adam L . MIlls ·,· Bcrnard 1 ratte Oct., 1830 Hardage Lane *Geo. H. C. Mclody *ISinclair Kirtley *:Adam L .. Mills :i' Thomas Andrews Dec., 1il31... Edward Bates *Geo. H. C. MeIOdy *loliver parker *I'AUgUstus Jones * Thomas Andrews Oct., 1832 ~. R. ~Tam~le -:::I'Geo. H. C. Melody ::: M.:J. N~?es Augustus Jones : Thomas Andrews: Dec., 1833 Srnchlr KIrtley A. B. Chambers · ,.John WIlson iG. A. Tuttlc Geo. H. C. :Melody Nov., 1834 A. B. Chambers '!':Sinclllir Kirtley * Oliver Parker * S. W. B. Carnegy * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1835 tt A. B. Chambers '" Sinclair Kirtley "'IOliver Parker '" S. W. B. Carnegy ? Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1836 S. \V. B. Carnegy John D. Daggctt ..; Edwar~ Searce y --:' ~ranvil.le Snell Geo. H. C. ~IelOdj:-Oct., 1837 S. W. B. Carnegy John D. Daggett ,A. B. Chambers....... lhomas Andrews Geo. II. C. 1 [elody Oct., 1838 1S. W. B. Carnegy • John D. Du/?gett *IA. B. Chambers * Alex. '1'. Douglass * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1&~9''''IP' II. ::\[cBride * A. B. Chamoers * Alex. T. Douglass "' William C. Vance * Geo. H. C. ::\Ielody Oct., 1840 P. H. McBride * Joseph Foster * Alex, T. Douglass * John Orrick *'\Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1841.... :P. H. McBride * Joab Bernard * Joseph Foster * C. H. Bowers Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1842 iP. H. :McBrjde -:" Joab Bernard <JosephFo~ter :~. H.lloweri' jJOhn Simo.nds Oct., 1843..:.IP. H. MC.B . .nde ~[.JOSePh Fos.ter ,. J. W. S. MItchcll E. S. Rng-gICs *tFred. L. BIllon Oct., 1844 J. W. S. MItchelL "· Fred. L. BIllon * E. S. Ruggles :··,J. L. F. Jacoby * John S. watson Oct., 1&!5 !J. W. S. ::\Iitchell... *:John D. Taylor .';' E. S. Ruggles *l.r. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson Oct., 1846 John Ralls '" John D. Taylor.. * E. S. Ru gles *·J. L. F. Jacoby *,John S. watson Oct., 1847 IJo~ePh ~'oster ---::'~~. S. Ru~gles .'~ J ..~. F.1acOb.Y .'~ICyrus osborn : :I'JOhn S. watson May, 1848 Joscph Foster L. S. Ruogles ICYlllS Osborn Joseph Megg\llre · John S. Watson l\-Jay, 1849 John F. Ryland *E. S. Ruggles '" Joseph Megguire *, P. Draper *IJOhn. M. Reed ;

Ul~2

Grove~

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May, June, 1853 May, 1854 May, 1855

B..W.

WIlson BrO\\Il L. S. Comwcll.. L. S. Cornwell.

::::

.'~I

I:~.

'~'. JOl~n~on:

"'lwilliam RenShaw.",. * William Renshaw.'~ -:;: :Villiam Re.I~,~haw."· r. Douglass.' -:::T. DOllglil..s~;',: '" \JOhrr D. Da",gett. * John D. Daggett.* *Johrr D. Daggett.* .':'IJ0hn D. Dag.ge. tt< ·,· John D. Dag-gett.+ '" Fred. L. BiIloIl.* *Fred. L. BiIlon.* ·<IFred. L. .nillo~,~.* · John Gumett.· *iThomas W. Conyers.'!' * Thomas W. ConYE\rs.* : R!chard B. Dallam<:: Rlchard B. Dallam. * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallam.* .'" R!chard B. Dallam.~' *. R~chard B..Dallam.,~ *jRlChard B. DaHam.* .';· Fred. L. Billon.* .';, Fred. L. BiIlon.* ,:: J. ".v. S. Mjtchell.: .r. W. S. ~[rtchell. ', C. D. W. Johnson.*

<IA.A. O:Sull!~an.::: 0 Sullnan.

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:S. F. Currie L. S. Cornwell * D. P. Wallingford

:J.

H. Tumer : J. W. Chenoweth *iJames H. Britton **IJ. W. Chenoweth

1821.

GRAND S. WARDEN.--1--GRAN-:-J.-

:IS. Si1;Unc1crs ;.\J. ,R. C. HIll Joseph Fostel ; **'IJosePh Foster ~,H. K VILU Orsdell * John D. Daggctt..

*:A. O'SullivilIl.* '-'IA. O'SullivaIl.'"

~ ~

,--,

.--..

'-' oC'"1'"

May., 1~~~"'1 J?cl1jamin SIIlt;p *1 W.A. ClJ.l1llin g hlUII ,)::i. 11. S~LUndrcl's ;: MlL~CI.Il; 1:)0y([ -::I . /Oh II .D. Daggctl, A. O:SUI~jV,W ..:. S.. H. Saunder~ P. Draper.. ·;· ·*IMar.Ct.I,.~ BO)(~ ;.J. 1.. fIO~I~tO .. 1I .. • *IJOhn .D .. Da~gctt... ~ A. O,SUl"~v. an ..•;. S. H. Saunders Marcus Bo)d John 1. HOllston John Decker John D. Da"'gett A. 0 SullIvan.· 185D IMal'cus Boyd * M. H. l\fcFarland * W. R. Pcnick * John Deckcl' * John D. Daggett * A. O'Sullivan.';' 1860 M. H. McFarland * W. R. Penick * John Decker * Samuel M. Ih~yes John D. Daggett.. ;· A. O'Sullivall"" 186~ 'Yill~am t;. ~en. ick.< John De~}<er'···""'''''''~:IG~o.V.~hitc~m~ ~. L. i\ICGI'~¥OI' ::: John D. Dag~ctt..."·"·:IA. 0;2un~~an-:~. 1862 GeOlge \\ lutcomb · John H. lurner Wm. N. Loke!. vamuel Rtuell.. ,John D. Dllggett.. A. 0 vlllll\fln.· 1863 John H. Turner * Wm. N. Loker * Joh1l D. Vincil !A. L. McGregor *IJOhn D. Daggctt.. O'Sullivan.* i\Ia~, 18\>'; John l~. Houston.. ...;:: John D. Vjncj~ A., L.. l\fcGI'~g~I' * 1\Ifll:~ill Collins ~~:m. ~. Lol~CI> ..; A. 0;2I1ll!~all.;: l\.ra).' 1~65 .fO.hn. I. H;ou~ton..... JOh.I~, D. VI~CL ;, l\LL.~,tll~ Colh~ls }L .J. '. :\.. nder~?n · ;I:; ~.VI1l. ~ •.Lol~el * A. 0rvull~\ an ..;. l\lay, lSG6 John D. V1l1CI1.. W. L. Dunscomb R. L..\.ndcrson A. 1" McGreeor Wm. N. Loker.. A. 0 Sulhvan.· t Oct., 186i I " K Dunscomb * C. A. Rowley * T. E. Garrett 'Wm. D. l\Inir *IWm. N. Loker • G. Frank Goule\·.*t Oct., 1868 John D. Vinci!. R. E. Anderson Wm. D. Muir .."' A. M. Dockery jWrn. N. Loker *,G. Frank GouIc)·.·;· Oct., 1869 William D. Muir E. Garrett Alex. M. Dockery Samucl H. owens ,wm. N. 1,Oker *·IG. Frank Gonlcy.* Oct., 1870 Thomas Eo Garrett R. E. Anderson Sa.muel H. Owens * .Tohn E. Ryland Wm. N. Loker * G. l~rank Gonley.* O~t., 18Z~"" Thom~l:i E. G.arre;t..;;. R. .~. A~lde.rson·''''''''''''I·snrnllel, H. c:wens:<.~. JO~Il" E.. Ryland ;;; ";m .. ~. LOl~er.. G.r. l~rau~ (.:OUIC~-:.:. Oct., 18/2 Samuel H. Owcn J. E. Ryland John". Lnke · Ja 1.. Caellc , m. N. LoJ,er G. 1 rank (.oule\.· Oct.• 18ZS R. E. ~nderl:i.on ;.;'J0hn W. LlIk? * Ja.s. ~. Cadle ?\-en?plloll !{yland I~vm. N'. 1,o~er ~I:an~ c:oule~-::: Oct., 18/4 .Tohn W. Luke ·IXenophon Ryland .las. E. Cadle · I rhos. C. RciLdy ·· Wm. N. Lol,er Cr. IlltDJ, (,otlle~.· Oct.. 18Z5 IJo.mes CadIe *I~cnophon Ryl:trld ~. H.<:~dy *:NOah 1\1. Givan I\\m. ~. LOI~er.. ~:an~ Goule~ .•;~· Oct., 18/6 Xen. R.Jland 1.h.OS' C Re.ad.y I~.o.tlll\I.(,I"all ,M.G. H.lIbbIC lwm. :"l.' Lol,cr 1lU. nkGOUlc J .. ell Oct., 1877 '1'. C. Ready *,Noah .M. Givan .fos. S. Rrowllc ,W. R. Stnbblcfield Wm. 1'\. Loker *· Cr.. .Tohn D. Vincil. Oct., ISi8 Noah l\1. Givan Jos. S. Browne Wm. R. Stnbblefield .. iJlls. E. Carter ·,· John W. LlIke :.*·John D. Vinci!. Oct.• 187!) Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stubblefield .fas. E. Carter ~f "·IAlcx. M. Dockery John W. LlIke ~·IJOhn D. Vincil. Oct., 1880 W. R. Stubblefield Alcx. l\1. Dockery Chas. C. Woods ' Lee A. Hal. 1 ,JOhn W. LlIke ·i·John '.D. Vinci!. Oct., 1881. Alex. l\1. Dockery Rev. ChIts. C. Woods Lee A. Hal!.......... .iRobt. F. Stevcllson John W. Lllke *IJOhn D. Vincil. Oct., 1882 Chas. C. Woods Lce A. Hal!.. Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil. Oct., 1883 Lee A. f~all : : R.. F .• Stc,venso.. n J,amc; W .. nOyd 1G~0. R. Hl!n~ I:sltmllCll\1. Kenna~d John D. V!ncjl. Oct., 18~ RObert~. Ste;cnson'Vames ",. Boyd (T(orge R ..~It!lIt ,Wm. l\f., W\lhams ; Samuell\r. Kennll.l.d /ohn D. V!lI~~l. Oct., 1885 James". Bo)d George R. Hllnt.. \\ m. i\L Wllitams ·,fames I. \\ ood Samuel lVI. Kennald John D. Vlllel!. Oct., 1886 Geo. R. Hunt IW. M. Williams James P. Wood *IHenry L. Rogcrs ·lsamuel i\'1. Kcnnard John D. Vincil. Oct., 188i Iwm. M.) Wi}liml1s ~I!flme.s P. Wood * r~heodyre. Bmcc :Gco. E. Walkcl' ~amuel M. KenllHfd IJ.ohn .D. V!nc!!. Oct., 1888 James I. Wood rheodore Bl'llce (,eo. Eo walker /B. H. lllgram Sa.mucll\J. Kennard John D. VIllell. Oct., ISS!) Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram .1110. R. Parson Samuel ;'If. Kennard .fohn D. Vinci!. Oct., 1890 Geo. Eo Walkcr ;B.H. Ingram Jno. R. l'arfion Harry Keene Samuel 1\1. Kenllard IJOhO D. Vineil. Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingril.m 'Jno. R. Parsl/o Harry Keene :.r. B. Thomfls jSlImuclll-f. l{cnllard .1ohll D. Vinci!. Oct., 18~ Jno. R. ~arson Hal'. ry.,Keene J. B. Thomas !A. M. I-IOtl.gh ISamuel:\f. Kenllarct IJOhn D. Vjnc!1. Oet.,18D.1 Harry h.ecne J. B. 'lhoma~ A. l\f. Hough )). A. Janllson Sllll1lWI M. Kennard John D. VmcIl. Oct., 1894 .1. B. Thomas A. i\I. Hough ,. D. A. Jamison IF. J. Tygard Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil. Oct., 1895 A. M. Hough D. A. Jamisol! F. J. Tygard 'Eo F. Allen SftmlleJ M. Kennard John D. Vincil. Oct.! ~_~~/}.._.. D..~~_.~~~ison .._.~.~~·:-:-_t J . .':ll.gl!-):d ~._!:,. ~~~en :.: :.~.~~~H. B:If::~s::.._:.::.~._.: ..~~lmll~L 1\1. I~~nlll1.rd.:.:.:: ..!ohn D. Vin~i1.

i'tIa~, .1S?,' 1858

May, ;\Iay, May, l\'.Ia~, May, May,

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,.....

;-,

C/)

*IT.

..;I(:. :IG..

/r;h?S.

.!' Deceased. t Died August 11th, 1866, while in office. t Appointed August l:{th, 1866. by John D. Vincil, G. l\I. ~ Dicd Apl'illlth, 18i7, while in otlice.

b:..

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"". ~

Ii John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11th, 18i7, to October 11th. 1877. and dicd Octobcr, lSH8.

1f Died within one wcek after his insta.llation.

·a There

WItS no Communicatiol! in 1835. owing to the al!ti-ma~onic ** Withdra.wn from Masonry. [excitemcnt.

OFFICERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 220, 1821.

EDWARD BATES, WOl'shipj1tl )[ast.er. JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Wanlcm. WILLIA;\r BATES. Junior Warden. JOSEPH V. GARKIER. '['l'easW'C1' ABRAM BECK. Secrelm'Y.

t-.:.I

Ct-:l

264

Appendix.

[Oct.

COl\ll\IITTEE ON CltEDENTIALS.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 21,1896.

To the },lost Worshipjul Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. I!: & A. M.:

Your Committee on Credentials respectfully report that there are represented at this session of the Grand Lodge, 270 Chartered Lodges, and 1 Lodge Under Dispensation, and that there are also enrolled 19 Grand Officers, 14 Past Grand Masters, 1 Past Grand Warden, 26 Grand Representatives, 119 Past Masters and 21 District Deputy Grand Masters. [Those marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.] Lodge.

l\IISSOUHI

No.

BEACON

HO\VARD

3 4

MERIDIAX

'VILLIAII1SBURG

GEO. 'VASITII\GTON

AGENCy

8 9

NAPHTALI

10 11 12 17 18 19 '2.5

ST.

P AULDINGVILLE

TyRO

CLARKSYIJ"LE

PALMYRA PARIS UNION

JOlIN

Representative. G('o. M. Spaulding, ,,,. M. C. N. Waterhouse, S. 'V. 'V. D. Gillespie, J. W. Fred. Boehning, W. M. Henry Hahn, ~. W. A. J. Pratt, S. W. R. v.. Bonham, W. M. T. R. Hobson, W. M.* Wilbur F. Parker, W. M. David C. Gilchrist, S. 'V. F. P. Jones, J. W. T. E. Maupin, VV. M. James F. Edwards, W. M.'~ Geo. C. Loomis, W. M. J. A. Shaw, W. M.* J. B. SchoU, W. M. Ed. G. McGee, W. M.* Chas. Gietner, W. M. D. C. Viehle, S. W. D. S. Goldsbury, 路W. M.

265

Appendix.

1896.J

Representative.

Lodge.

No.

32 34 35

WINDSOR HmIPHImyS

TRoy }\'1ERCER

CALLAO

DE'VITT

BISMARCK

38 39 40 41

JEFFERSON

MT. MORIAH

'VENTZVILLE

FAYETTE

44 46 47

49 50 52 53

JACKSONVILLE

FULTON HAYNESVILLE XENIA

'VARANDA

WESTON

INDEX MONTICELLO CENTRALIA 'TrNCIL

.. '"

. .. .

54 58 59 62

ROCHEPORT

ARMSTRONG

SAYANKAH

63 64 66 67 .70 71

CAMBRIDGE

MONUOE

GRANT CITy

EUREKA

'VAHREN

ASHLEy

74 75 76 78 79 80 81 83 85 86 87

INDEPENDENCE ST. JOSEPH POLAR STAR BRIDGETON CENTRAL I"ACLEDE

. .. : .. .. . .

MrAMI.

BROOKFIELD

'V ASHINGTON

J. R. Pigg, S. W. J. H. Clawson, W. M. M. W. Sitton, ,V. M. J. H. Moss, S. W. W. A. Mathis, W. M. Bennett Appleby, S. W. Carl. Phillips. W. M. S. M. Beard. W. M. G. C. Ramsey, W. M. G. A. Fisber, S. 'V. G. W. Butler, 'V. M. G. C. Lovell, W. M. W. F. Mitchell. S. 'N. D. P. Bartley, W. M. J. B. Gill, W. 1'1. W. H. Cochrane, J. W.* Hernden Ely, W. 1'1.* August Schneider, W. M.* J. N. Dale, J. W. G. B. Anderson, S. W. 'N. T. McCutchan. W. 1'1.* Wm. S. McBride, J. W. D. B. Adams, 'V. M.* A. J. Althouse, J. W. Com; P. Storts. W. M. S. M. Brown, W. M. W. A. Davis, W. M. .J. L. Kreeger, W. M. C. E. Denny, W. M.-* Chas. F. Booher, 路W. 1'1:. J. L. Hughes, S. 'V. J. S. Wallace, W.M.-Y.路 O. B. Anderson, W. M. E. V. Martin, S. 路W. A. M. Woodson, W. M.-::; J os. S. Browne, J. W.-::Robt. Burnie, W. M. E. D. Block, R. W. James G. Crawford, 'V. M. J. M. Perkins, W. M. G. T. Taylor, J. W.* Oliver Cramer, 路W. M. R. D. Payne, 'V. M.

. Appendix.

266 L0dge. FHIE);"DSHIP

PERSEVERA"NCE \TIENNA ; CA)iTON ., BLOO:\lINGTON 'VEST VIEW ITEROIN"E

KIRKSVILLE STA1\BERRY MARCl'S ~1AITLAND

I>L:\Tr:-;BuRG

T"'ILIGHT LADDO"NIA VERSAILLES

CO?lI,PASS ER\\'I)i

SEA:\L\X A.THENS

POTOSI

F AR:\lINGTON Pr-HEI'IX DELPHIAN PAPINVILLE IRO"DALE CASS LEXINGTON yrILTON

LINN CREEK

BLOOl\IFIELD SPRINGHILL A.SHLAND MOU:\TAIN GROVE GREEN CITy

'V HITESVILLE

[Oct. Representative.

Nn. 89 J. E. Pardonner, \V. 11:x W'. F. Starkey, S. W. . 9~ 'V. J. 'Yamsley, S. \V. . 94 G. D. Underwood, \V. M. .. 100 W. B. Henton, \Y. M. 102 .T. T. McDonald, S. W. .. . 103 Carmi Steele, S. 'V.':-.. 104 .J. F. Varcor. 'V. M. James M. Pitkin, S. 'V. . 105 John 1'. Hannah, W. M. . ']09 W. A. Erwin, S. W:l!. 110 Henry Hanesworth, S. W. .. 112 G. 'V. Hickerson, S. W'. . 113 M. J. Trimble. W. M. Edmond McWilliams. S. W.'" . 114 Joseph Bauman, 'V. M. 115 C. A. Smith, W. 1\1. . .. 117 Elwyn Price, 'V. M. A. L. Ross, S. 'V. . 120 H. C. Noland, \Y. M. . 121 Wm. Krenning, W. M. Herman'Elsner, S. W. .. 126 J. D. Kissinger, W. :\1. . 127 J. W. Barkley, W.M.* Geo. A. Howell, J. W. .. 131 Jobn F. Evans, 'V. M. . 132 .J. C. Westover, S. W. 136 H. M. Strother, S. W. .. . 137 H. Cordz, S. W. . 140 John W. Gencb, W. M. 143 R. F. Hobbs, \Y. M'~ .. . 147 1. M. Abraham, 'V. M.* .. 149 G. 'V. Fredendall, W ..M. .. 151 C. W. Grimes, W. i\1. Jason Moberly, S. 路W. . 152 John M. ~armer, W. ::\1'. J. V. Foster, S. \V. 15ir Thos. B. Turnb:路mgh. W. M. .. 155 C. W. Patton, W. M:l!.. .. 156 R. Thos. Mustain, S. W.* 158 .T. H. Livingston, W. M. .. 159 H. O. Hoy, W. M.* . . 162 Z. T. Wells, W. M.

Appendix.

189G.]

267 Rep1'psentative.

Lodge.

No. 163 C. H. Jones, J. ,v. REVERE......... 167 C. W. Martin, S. \V. COLO);Y 168 M. F. \Vright, VV-. 1\'I. CENSER 172 Thos. A. Craig, \V. M. STURGEOX 174 J. W. Hulett, W. M.-:(TEXAS 177 Robt-. LaMar,W. M. GRISWOLD ,............... 178 .Joseph Early, .I. W. PRIDE OF THE '" EST............ 179 Gib W. Carson, W. M. OCCIDE);TAL

CALIFORNIA CHAMOIS...................

HAXNIBAL......................... ZEREDATHA......

183 185 188 189

FRA);KFORD

190 1\)2

'V ELl,S"I LLE......................

194

BOLIVAR

TRIW;\HNA........................

195 197 19~ 205

SALISBURy.........................

208

POPLAR BLUFF...................

209

UNIONVILLE.......................

210

ROLLA..............................

213

HALE................................ BARBEE...........

216 217 218

PUTNAM

CARTHAGE..

~EW

HOPE.

GOOD' HOPE.........

ALBERT PIKE.....................

219

CITy.....................

220

M YSTlC TIE.........................

221 222 223 225

KA);SAS

LABELLE

路W OODLA \H' SALE;\I..............................

W. C. Mardorf, S. ,V C. A. Burkhardt, 'V. M. Morris Popper, W. M. D. H. Roderick, ViTo M. Geo. Calder, W. M. Willard Case, J. vV. A. J. Will~, W. M. E. C. Jackson, S. W. VV. T. Ellis, W. l\1. Jas. G. Simpson, W. 1\1. Warren Woodward, W. 1\1. J .. L. Dawson, W. M.* C. M. Buckner, W. M. Jas. A. Gordan, B. W.* Z. T. Lamkin, W. M.* J. D. Brumwall. J. W.;:C. F. Orchard, W. M. H. J. Morrison, S. W. A. P. McIlhaney, 'V. M. T. B. Valentine, S. W. C. E. French, 'V. M. M. F. Faulkner, S. \V.* S. J. Jones, W. M. M. F. Prigmore, \V. M. Jack P. Ricbardson W. l\r.* Arthur L. Bergfeld, S. W. J. E. Vincil, W. M.* J. H. Murphy, 'V. M.* G, W. Shipley S. W.* O. W. Philbrook, J. W.* W. J. Roberts, W. M.* A. Fisher, '\V. M.* Wm. G. Wilson, W. 1\1-.* W. W. Youn~, 'V. M. W. C. Askin, S. W.

268

Representative.

Lodge. ~o. 227

CYPRESS

PALESTINE.........................

228 236 237 239 241

POHTLAND

242

KEySTONE..........................

243

KNOB NOSTER.....................

245

MONTGOJ\fERY CITy..............

246 24'7 248 249 251 254

SI-IELBINA SEDALIA..

PLATA..........................

HOPEWELL........................

NEOSHO ROCHESTER........ CARROLL

HOPE

BUTLER

MECHANICSVILLE

257 260

FLOlmxo;:..........................

261路

,HOLDEN............................

262 263 265

LODGE OF LIGHT.................

SUMMIT COHINTIIIAN.......................

AURORA

266 267

LODGE OF TRUTII................

268

ROCK PRAIRIE....................

269 270

SOCIAL..............................

N EW

[Oct.

Appendi:c.

SALE~I..

GRA NITE

271 272

GRAND RIVEH....................

276

'Y~I.

'277

SOl,OMON

MUIR

E. J. Maybee, 'V. M::~ ,v. W. Morgan, 'V. M. A. B. Vedder, 'V. M. K M. Gates, S. W. J. C. McHenry, 'V. M.* A. E. Hucker, W. M. F. J. Bull, S. W. N. E. Thornhill, W. M. w. N. Davis, J. W. Thos. 1. Burke, 'V. M. Louis C. Hehl, S. '\V. R. A. Long, W. M.* G. J. Taylor, J. "V. W. Duey, W. M.* J. C. Shelton, 'V. M. A. H. Graham, S. W. Jas. H. H. Baker, S. W.-K' R. C. Seifert, S. Charles Sprague, W. M. R. Tal bot, S. W. John Barber, W. M. 1. P, Rouen, M. W. Gran ville B. Sewart, J. "V. P. P. Ellis, ,V. M.'" A. H. Kallmeyer, S. 'V.* S. 'V. Jurden, W. M. H. C. Lasher. 'V. M.* C. A. Boyles, W. M.* C. E. "Yilliams, S. "Y. Fred 'Vatkins, W. M. Chas. W. Staudinger, 路W. M' H. 'V. Heming, J. W. A. C. Gooding, 'V. M. V. D. Gordon, S. \-Y. R. W. Paris, W. M. A. M. Brimm, W. 1V1. D. T. Killam, S. W. D. B. Farnsworth, W. M. Arch Campbell, W'. M. "Y. S. Epperson, J. ,V. O. A. Carpenter, S. 'V. John Ashenhirst, J. W. Geo. 'V. James, W. M:x,

"T.

Appendix.

1896.J Lodge. :

K o. 280

FENTON....................

281 282 286 287 290 291 292 295 299

LODGE OF PEACE

COSMOS URICH............................... CRAFT............................... FAIRMOUNT......... EDINA LAMAR..............................

l\I ONITEAU TE:\fPLE.............................

DORIC............................... OSAGE

F AITHFliL CLARENCE.......................... ASHLAR... .•..•..

NEW LONDOX..................... PARROTT .:......................... KEARNEy

;.......

CUBA

KI~GSVILLE PINE RURAL..............................

300 303 304 305 306 307 308 311

312 313 314 316

HARDIN.............................

319 322

CORNER STONE....................

323

l\icDoNALD.................

324 327

PAULVILLE

1\-:11'.

ZION..

BERTRAND..................... ......

330

CHARITy...........................

331

Representative. Will. Sweeney, W. M.* J. A. Little, S. ·W. G. Seiver, W. M. Thos. Furlong, "y. M. V. W. Hall, 'V. M. E. O. Sutton, 'V. M. George Goutty, 'V. M.* J. E.Long. W. M. J. H. McQuinn, W. M. M. K. Johnson, W. M. Isaac P. Ryland, W. M. II. H. Getman, S. W . .r. c. Yocum, J. W.* F. S. l\-:Iarlin, W. M.* R. L. Wardin, W. M. H. P. Gillispe, W. M. 1. N. Presson, S. W.* G. T. Gilman. W. M. T. F. Frazer. W. M. J. II. Crowder, J. 'V. G. E. Mayhall. W. M::f T. B. Hobbs, W. M. Franklin Graves. J. W.* A. U. Farrow, "V. M. 'V. H. Nelson, S. "V:;;· A. N. Belcher, W. M. R. 'V. Vance, W. M. J. C. Riggs, S. W.* G. O. Jaccard, J. W.* N. J. Ashby, W. 1\1. Jas. 1. Carter, W. M. J. G. Snow. W. M. Wm. Dischert, S. W. H. L. Ermatinger, J. W. H. H. Wait, W. M:* Geo. E. Mathews, W. M.* IE. S. Farmer, S. W. A. T. Hollenbeck, J. W. H. L. Finley, "V. M. W. T. Aylesberry, W. M.* John Broder, S. W. 'V. S. Fowles, J. W.

269

Appendix.

270 Lodge.

RfjJ1·esentati.ve.

CHILLICOTHE .•................... No.

333

JOPLIN..............................

335

HALLSVILLE.......................

:336

WESTPORT

340 343 344 345

:............

AGRICOLA MOBERL Y ..

. ..

. .. .

FELLOWSIIIP....................... POLLOCK

349·

MOSAIC.............

:·~·11 :·~;)2

FRIEND BENTOK

:153 :)54

.. ..

HEI3ROK

:)1)5

ADELPHI......................... AKCIENT

Aux

LA~J)MARK...........

VASSE........................

TUSCA]\

356

357

360

HIRAM..............................

362

FRATERNAL

363

ADAIR..............................

366 3G8

CRESCENT HILL..................

Knw

HILL........................

376 3St

IONIA........... REyNOLDS........

:)~5

ARCANA...........

:~89

RA YTOWN

3!H

CHRISTIAN.........................

:3n2

ALEXANDRIA

MONTROSE....................

404 405 407 408

..V ALLEy...............

41:3

HUNNEWELL CACHE

415 416

S'rAR

419

ITASKA

420

EVERTON............ CHAHLESTON..............

[Oct

,V'. 1\1..* N. J. Swetland, S. "',,7.* W. A. Skelton, S. W. R. F. Hulett, W. M. C. K. Balcom, J. W. W. W.Gray, W. M. Henry Levy, W. M. J. S. Reynolds, W. IVt G. ,V'. Rodgers, W. M. E. M. Logan, 'V. M.* R. N. Gray, W. M. R. C. Blackmer, 'V. M. A. S. Houston, ,V'. M.''" Joseph J. Weimer, S. W. J. S. Hall, W. M.* A. E. Frakes, W. M. John B. Harris, W. M. Chas. S. Moffitt, W. M. .las. M. Breckenridge, S. \'1. W·lil. Dodd, J. W. J. R. McLachlan, W. M. S. G. Denny, W. M. E. B. Green, S. W.* J. H. Holton, W. M. A. J. Satterlee, W. M. L. R. Sack, ,V'. M. H. H. Brockman, W. M. A.1.. George, W. 1\1.. B. F. Haley, W ..M. Jaeob Crouse, ,V. M:X' N. B. Owings, W. M. C. H. Taylor, W. M. Chas. H. Vanpelt, W. M. W. T. Marshall, W. M. E. E. Hart. W. M. C. \-V. Floyd, W. M. Wm. James, W. M. J. E. Gaskill, W. M. C. S. Wheeler, S. ,V. B. A. Dickson, J. W. A. K. Rogers, W. M. W. H. Goad, S. W. C. E. White, W. M. R. Barney,

271

Appendix.

1896.].

Rep1路esentative.

Lodf/ e .

No. 420 C. H. Hoffmann, S. 'V. GATE OF THE TEMPLE.......... 422 T. G. Goldsmith, W. M. GALT 423 J. B. Freeman, W. M. NEW MADRID..................... 429 'Welton O'Bannon, ,V. IVI.-l<\VINONA............................ 430 G. R. Norman, W. M. MACK'S CRI.;EK......... 4:,3 N. V. Moulder, \V. M. ASI! GROVE....................... 436 'William Morton, 'V. M. ITASKA

ANCHOR............................

437 443

WEST GATE................... .....

445

G.REENFIELD

446 450 451 456 457 460

LAFAyETTE...............

BELTON RAYMORE..

'V AI-LACE.........................

.J ONESBURG LA)IBSKIN............. GAYl\OR CITy.... . NODAWAy......................... ~'hNERAL..........................

l\iT. HOPE........... RACINE RICH HILL........................ JEWEL MARCEI,INE....... CLI:\TONVILLE........ FAIRFAX...

KIRKWOOD COLDWATER CAIRO............................... PAYNESVILLE BUCKNER............ PHILADELPHIA PRAIRIE HOME............ PI,ATTE CITy.....................

AVALON............................. LATHROP..............

465 470 471 -l:76 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 499 501 502 503 504 505 506

Robert Walker, S. W. C. L. Wilson, W. M. Wm. Crouch. W. M. Chas. E. Withall. S. W. Frank S. Strite, .J. W. TbomaR Brown, 'V. 1\1:.;':' Frank V. Smith, S. 'V. L. Moller, J. W. H. H. Finley, 'V. M. T. T. Garnett, 'V. M.-::\Y. N. Evans, VV. :LVI. Chas. P. Tutt, 'V. M. John Wells,.T. W. R. J. Loyd, 'V. M. vV. J. McPherson, S. W. T. S. Cordill, W. 1\:1. George Conrad, 'V. M. Isaac Fountain. 'V. M.* R."W. Powell, W. M. F. C. Lea, W. M. F. E. Kellogg, W. M. John Holloway, S. 'V. M. H. Washburn, J. W. David Rogers, ,V. M. D. C. Howell, W. M.-* D. C. Howell, J. W. Philip A. Shaw, W. M. W. H. Lane, W. M. J. D. Reynolds, 'V. M. H. M. Hopke, W. M. S. W. Hilt, S. W. B. F. Moreland, S. W. B. F. D. Carlos, W. M. E. L. Anderson, W. M. B. P. Greene, W. M. Z. T. Martin, 'V. M.

272

Appendi:c. Lo,lr/e.

VAN BUR~:~

No.

SKID~IOR}<:......

50~

ORIENTAIJ..........................

5) 1 512 518

CLIFTON HEIGHTS ... :...........

520

GATE CITy........................ HIGBEE

522 526 527

CONWAY,

528

NIANGUA......

:.............

529 531 536 537

MEXICO.............................

540 544

SOUTH GATE

54-7

CLINTON......

548 550

WEBB CITY..

WAY'\E....................

LANE'S P1UIHIE.................. INGO)IAR......... BETHEL \VINIGAN .,.

ROSE HILL...............

551 558

PE:-IDLETO:-

Moscow.................. CLARKSDALE......

yORK................................

559 563

Representali1;e. T. YV. Cotton, 'V. 1\'1.* .T. M. Hutt, W. M:* J. C. Stewart, W. M.* C. W. Banks, 'V. M.* J. W. Ferguson, W. M. G. W. Lilley, W. M::<L. W. Cotton, 'V. M. Shelton Lessley, 'V. M. C. Hanson, 'V. M. C. Hanson, S. W.* O. Hanson, J. W.* T. B. Jameson, W. M. Ed. Bray, W. M. H. J. Rowe, W. M. J. E. Wilson, W. M. J. J. Dillinger, J. W.;" .r. c. \Vilkins. W. M. D. A. McMillan, S. W.* . Leon Thalman, W. M.o(路 W. E. Owen, W. M. George J. Hess, W. M. Chas. C. Jackson, S. 'V. LN. Burns, J. W. W. O. Sullivan, S. 'V. C. 'V. Davis, S. 'V. R. E. Pulley, W. 1\1. W. F. Kuhn, W. M. 'V. F. Kuhn, S. 'V.*

LODGES, U. ROSE\'DALE

LOd.

U. D. Geo. F. Wilson, W. M. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.

A. lvI. Hough, Grand Alaster. C. H. Briggs, Grand Senior Dea<:on. D. A. Jamison, Deputy Grand Maslcr. Campbell Wells, Grand Junior Dea<:on. F. J. Tygard, Grand Senior Wm'den. C. S. Glaspell, Grand Mm'shal. E. F. Allen, Grand Junior Warden. Welton O'Batlnon, Grand Swol'd Bearer. Samuel M. Kennard, Grand T1路easm路er. J. C. Finagin, Grand Senio,' Steward. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary. Leslie Orear, Grand Junior Steward. Allan McDowell, Grand LeetUl路er. H. H. Hohenschild, Grand Pursuivant. John W. Robinson, Grand Chaplain. Ira V. McMillan, Grand Orator John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. Jno. C. Yocum, Gmnd Orator. John W. Owens, Grand Tiler.

273

Appendix.'

1896.J.

DISTRICT DEPUTY

GRA~D

MASTERS.

A. Fisher, Second District. Howard Watson, Thirt)'·third District. J. J. Dillinger, Third District. H. H. Hohenschild, Thirt)'-Fourth District. Jno. W. Barkley, Fifth District. O. D. Austin, Thirty-sixth District. Z. T. Martin, Tenth District. Alvin Haynie, Thirty-seventh District. Reuben Barney, Sr., Eleventh District. Seymour Hoyt, Fortieth District E. J. Maybee, Twelfth District. Harmon Cline, FOTt)··second District. Geo. E. ~Iayhall, Fourteenth District. T. W. Cotton, Forty·fifth District. A. J. Colman, Nineteenth District. James A. Boone. Forty-Eighth District. V. F. Boor, Twentieth District. Welton O'Bannon, Forty-ninth District. A. L. Ross, Twenty-third District. Geo. E. Matthews, Fifty-first District. J. W. Hulett, Twenty-Fourth District. T. L. Robertson, Fift)'-second District. Jno. E. Adamson, Fifty·third District. PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND MASTERS.

Lee A. Hall, St. Louis. James W. Boyd, St. Joseph. Robt. F. Stevenson, Kansas City. W. M. Williams, Boonville. B. H. Ingram, Sedalia. .1. R. Parson, St. Louis. J. 13. Thomas, Albany.

John D. Vincil, St. Louis. Thomas E. Garrett, St. Louis. Rufus E. Anderson, Hannibal. Noah M. Givan, Harrisonville. Jos. S. Browne, St..Toseph. W. R. Stubblefield, St. Louis. C. C. Woods, Neosho.

PAST GRAND WARDEN.

Martin Collins, St. Louis. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

A. )1. Hough, Alabama. Seymour Hoyt, Nevada. Robt. E. Collins, Arizona. Noah M. Givan, New York. Reuben Barney, Connecticut. Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dakota. Isaac .M .... Abraham, District Columbia. Lee A. Hall, Oregon. Jack P. Richardson, Florida. Rev. C. C. Woods, D. D., Quebec. John R. Parson, Idaho. Thomas E. Garrettt, SCotland. Martin Collins, Illinois. O. V. Saunders, South Carolina. Samuel M. Kennard, Ireland. Joseph S. Browne, South Dakota. W. F. Kuhn, Kansas. Allan McDowell, Texas. Wm. H. Mayo, Louisiana. B. H. Ingram, Utah. Wm. R. Stubblefield, Manitoba. Wm. M. Willia.ms, Vermont. Chas. F. Vogel, Nebraska. John D. Vincil, Virginia. Rufus E. Anderson, Wisconsin. "

PAST MASTERS. Name. J. L. Isaacs John II. Deems James A. Harris A. H. Wallis B. F. \Va.llis

G. L. A1'.-18.

Lodge.

No, ] :................................... ] 1 ;........ 1 :... 1

~Iissouri................................................

lIIissouri. ?oIissouri...... ~1issouri.

:Missouri.

Appendix.

274 Name. V. O. Saunders ; \Vro. Gillespie J as. E. Brock A. Moore Berry \"m. H. Mayo... \Vm. McFadden Chas. F. VogeL F. G. Boehme Jacob Frank

Lodge. l\fissouri. : :................................. Missouri............................................................ Missouri..................................................................... :M:issouri l\:lissollri..................................................................... l\fissouri :........................................... :Missonri.............................. M:eridian

William H. Stone Jno. Greenough Jno. Buchanan Henry Lthou R. U. Leonori.. Chas. W. Waughop :M. M:endle Geo. Pierce H. J. McKellops Edwin Reichard \~TD1. A. HalL Jno. H. Gundlach.路 ~Tm. Dodds A. P. Grimshaw J. L. Thorpe H. S. Baxter B. P. BaUey ,V. R. Painter C. E. Denny Phil. Rodan "". H. Fidler ~ ,Tno. T. Boyd Jules C. Lachance LeRoy B. Valliant 'V. C. \Vatts Frank C.Shoemaker E. P. Ambler R. O. BaIt : J. C. Stewart R. A. Lewis l\L C. Lewis Chas. S. Glaspell Edmond McWilliams Geo. J. Berne : F. II. \V. Krenning D. M. \Vilson R. E. Collins T. J. Prosser Harry 'Krueger J. H. Bethune Sol. E. \Vaggoner Thos. J. 'Vhitely G. A. Heimburger : M:. Leftwich

[Oct.

l\feridian...................

George Washington George Washington........... George Washington........................... George Washington George Washington George \~ ashington Napl1tali........ Napthali........................... Napthali Evergreen......................................................... Mt. l\foriah................. Mt. l\foriah ;............ l\H. Moriah Jefferson.................................... Jefferson............. Bonholllmc :.................................... Fulton Wakenda.................................................................... Armstrong Polar Star.................................................................. Polar Star :....... Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Polar StaT Polar Star Polar Star Meramec Meramec Trenton Plattsburg Erwin Erwin Seaman Occidental ~.' Occidental Occidental Occidental Occidental Occidental OccidentaL Occidental

1\"0.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ')

9 \) 9 9 \) 9 25 25 25

40 40 40 43 4:1 45

48 52

70 79 'i9 ill 'ill

'i9 79 79 79 'i~

79 93 95

111 113 121 121 126 163 Hl3 163 163 163 163 163 163

275

Appendix.

18U6.] Name.

Lodge.

J. 1". Green : !II. L. Cohn S. D. Collier R.!lI. Turner A. J. 'yells Chas. H. Rochow F. 'V. Matt Jack P. Richardson J. E. Vincil. Thos: R. l\forrow Jno. A. Kellar 'Vm. H. Hahn Geo. l\Iilford !lloses Ely

Joachim Pride of the "'est Pride of the ,ycst.. Chamois Putnam Good Hope Good Hope Good Hope Albert Pike Kansas City Palestine Keystone Keystone Keystone

;~路H~S~~~~d7::.:路::::::::::::::::::::: ~:~::~~~:

'Vll1. Sessinghaus \V. L. Tribbe 'V. N. Bahrenburg :Michael Cooke AI. A. Goodding A. S. Cowden... C. l\feyers Jacob Schisl~r Eden Reed John Ramming George Goulty Franklin Graves G. O. Jaccard J. C. Rirgs A. C. Robinson W. T. Newman Chas. E. Amos Reuben Barney 'Ym. !II. Treloar Fred. A. Smith N. R. '\"al1.. \Vallace Delafield Edward Sinclair David :M:cPherson A. Fuhrmann Henry J. Filsinger. A. Kleintopf 'V. P. French Jacob Lampert Leonard 'Venzel.. Fred.Boettler A. F. Weeke 'V. J. Thorn R. 1\1. Hyams Francis Johnson Peter Steinmann Seymour Hoyt

Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Truth Solomon Cosmos Cosmos

164路 179 179 18i> 1\)0 218 218 218 219 220 241 243 243

243

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::':::':::::'.::::::::::::'.::::: ~:~

267

267 267 267 268 271

282

Co~mos

No.

Cosmos Fairmount Kearney Rural. RuraL Corner-Stone Corner-Stone Corner-Stone Chillicothe Hebron Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan !lfarionville Cache Itaska Itaska . Itltska Itaska Itaska Itaska Itaska ' Itaska Anchor Anchor 'Vest Gate WestGate Greenfield

282 282

;

282 290 311 316 316

323 323 323 333 354 360 360 360 390 416 420 420

;

420 420 420 420

420 420 443

443 445 445

446

[Oct;

Appendix.

276 Namc.

;~.s;~:~~~~~.:.:~ Philip路Kopplin Oswald Sturdy Edward Bray D. A. McMillan 'V. M. Shanklin J. T. Ruffin 'V. H. Hawken Howard \Vatson F. P. Graves

Lodgc.

:.: : : . : : :

~:~~:~;l~::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::.:::::::::

:::::::::::::::::::::::: :~~

Lambskin Kirkwood Lanes Prairie Mexico Clinton Clinton Rose Hill Rose lIilL. 路 Pendleton

460 484 531 544 548 548 550 550 551

Fraternally submitted,

R. L. ,VARDIN, Chairman, A. FISHER, D. M. 'VILSON, J. E. VINCIL,

Cmnmittee.

1896.]

277

Appendix.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABUtAR

STATE~iENr.

Chartered Lodges Oil the Rolls, October, 1895............................................ 563 Ceased to exist during 189~96 .. 5 Chartered October 21, 1896 . Total Chartered Lodges now on the rolls, 1896...

558 563

Total Lodges represented in 1896 ':...........

270

MEMnERsHIP RETUR:SS.

Initiated : 1,408 Passed 1,:~36 Raised Admitted..................................................... Reinstated . Dimitted . Suspended for nnmasonic' eonduct.......................................................... Suspended for nOn-pR)'merit of dues... Expelled........................................................................................ Died :....

1,325

871 269 839 26

817 48 458

2,188

2,465

2,188 Gain...................................................................................................... 277 Members reported : 30,160

NOTE.-There are 13 non-reporting Lodges, whose membership last year aggregated 446. The gain by raisings, admissions and reinstate. ments over the losses sustained by dimissiop.s, suspensions, expulsions and deaths amounts to 277. The actual membership gathered from the returns, is 30,160, adding the estimated membership of the nonreporting Lodges, 446, would make 30,606. Taking the estimates of non-reporting Lodges, we would sustain an actual loss of 122 members. These estimates, however, are in no sense reliable. GRAND SECRETARY.

278

Appendi.'0. PROPOSED

AME~DMENTS

[Oct. 1896.J TO BY-LA \V8.

Amend Section 29, Article V. of the By-Laws, by inserting the word "twenty,' instead of "fifteen," so that the same shall read as follows: SECTION 29. Lodges U. D., may be constituted by the Grand )Iaster upon petition of at least twenty Master :Masons in good standing who mu'st be residents of the territorial jurisdiction of the proposed Lodge; provided Sections 30, 31 and 32 are complied with. Amend Section 13i, Article VIIl., by striking out all after the words, "until he shall have passed a satisfactory examination," and inserting in lieu thereof the words, bfjore a committee appointed by the W. }of. jor that pm'pose, so that the entire Section shall read as follows: SEC. 13i. PROFICIENCY-No Candidate shall be advanced to the Second or Third Degree until he shall have passed a satisfactory examination before a committee appointed for that purpose b~' the W. ~I., the report ()f said Committee to be made in writing and submitted at a stated or called communication, and to be spread on the record. Amend Article XIII., Section'liS, p. 42 of B\'路Laws, by striking ont the entire first sentence beginning with "Whenever" and ending with the word "record" on fifth line of said Section, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: "No member shall be permitt.ed to DimH from the Lodge of which he is a member until he shall present a certificate from some Lodge that he has petitioned for member路 ship and been elected .thcrein. On presentation of such certificate, and upon the writtcn request of the Brother, the Lodge, at a Stated Communication, shall. if the member is not an ollicer of or indebted to the Lodge, or under charges, issue a certiticate of Dimit, which shall not be delivered to the Brother, but shall be tram:mitted by the Secretary to the Lodge from \vhich such certificate of petition came, which Dlmit shall not become operative, or the Brother's membership in the Lodge issuing the Dilllit terminated, until notice has been received that the Brother has consummated membership in the other Lodge by signing the By路Laws thl:'reof. Provided that when any member shall become a resident of another Grand Lodge jurisdiction, a Dimit may be granted to him direct, and without compliance with the foregoing provisions. Amend Section 140, by striking out all after the word" Lodg-e," in the third line, and insert instead thereof the following: "The ballot must be unanimous in favor of a petitioner for the de/{l'ees, or either <;>f them, otherwise he shall be declared rejected; but for membcrship, the candidate shall be declared elected, unless there shall be two or more unfavorable ballots against the applicant, in which case he shall be declared rejected," so that the section, as amended, shall read as follows: "No ballot for the degrees or membership shall be taken except at a stated meeting of the Lod/{e. The ballot must be unanimous in favor of a petitioner for the degrees, or either of them, otherwise he shall be declared rejected; but for membership, the candidate shall be declared elected, unless there shall be two or more unfavorable' ballots against the applicant, in which case he shall be declared rejected." Amend Article xvrrr., Section 211, by striking out the word "saloon-keeping-," in the third line, and inserting in lieu thereof the words" :Masons who either as principal, agent, employee, or in any other capacity shall sell intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage," so that said section as amended shall read as follows: SEC. 211. U~MASONIC CONDUCT-All Lodges in this Jurisdiction shall enforce the Masonic law in reference to unmasonic conduct, and more especially against 'Masons who, either as principal, agent, employee, or in any other capacity, shall sell intoxi路 cating liquors to be used as a beverage, habitual drunkenness, gambling, blaspheming, profanity and practices of a kindred character.

INDEX. A j\nnuaJ :\1eeting 3 " " Opelling 4 88 " " Closillg , 1897 90 " " " Address 4-9 " " COlllmittee on, appointed .4 Address of Grand l\1aster Referred to Committee 4 " " " Report of Committee on 34 Appeals 12 " Report of COlllmittee 011 .43,44-58 Accounts, Report of COlnmittee on 38 " Committee 011, Appointed 88 Addresses of Grand Secretaries App. lEW, HH Appointments 6, R7, 88 All11ual Election ~ 80 Annual Communication 1897, Time of 90 Anlendlllent to By-Laws 34, 37,.42,43,84 " Proposed App. 278 " Adopted 83 Addendunl ' 89 Arrangements, Report of Committee on 74

B Bond of Grand Treasl~rer 85 Board of Directors of " Home," Report of President and Officers :.59-71 Boards of Relief, Reports of 31-33 " "Report of Committee on .42

280

index.

[Oct.

c Credentials, Conlnlittee Appointed .4 "Report of App. 72, 264- 276 " Charges against vVorshipful Masters dismissed 7 Ch~rity, Report of Committee 78 Charters Granted, 1896.~ .40 " Issued, 1895 10 " Arrested " 1t " Surrendered 11 Chartered Lodges, Report of Comnlittee on 75-78 Corner-Stones : " 6, 13 5, 14 Craft, State of. .4, 18, 39, 73, 88 Committees Appointed Comnlittees, Standing, Chainnen of ; 87 COlnplaint of Clinton Lodge, No. 548 6 Correspondence, Report on, Presented 30 "" App. 1-159 " Commissions issued 10, 11 " received " 11 Communications fronl other Grand Lodges 18 Communication from Amity Lodge,lJ. D 74 11 Consolidation of Lodges

D Decisions of Grand Master 8 6, 11 Dispensations, Special, Granted "" Lodges Under, Report 011 .40 " Refused : 6 D. D. Grand Masters, Report of Committee on 72 " " "Reports of.. 7; App. 217-240 Districts and District Deputy Grand l\1asters App. 241-261 Deaths 5,42 " List of App. 194-198 Dead Lodges, List of.. App. 210-216

1896.J

281

Index.

13 8, 10, 13, 15 : 11 71 6 11

Dedication of Halls : : Delinquent Lodges Defunct Lodges ; Directors of Home, Elected District Deputy Grand Masters Appointed Duplicate Charters

E Exmnplification of Work Election of Grand Officers " "Subordinate Officers Expulsions Reported Exclla11ge

.40, 73 80 12 App. 207 13

F Financial Report 14 " Standing of Grand Lodge 14, 18 " Tables App. 180-193 . Foreign Correspondence, Report on, Presented 30 " " "" App. 1-159 " Relatio11s 5 Fraternal Relations 5 " Dead 5,42

G Grand Lodge Opened " " Closed " "(By-Laws " " Returns " " Representatives Appointed .,,, " List of "" " Present " " Proceedings

: 4 ; 88 34, 37, 42,43, 84 10,路]5 路 6, 11 App. 162-165 App. 273 12

282

[Oct.

lndex.

Grand Master's Address : " " " Report on........... . " Secretary's Report " " Recapitulation " " Statement " Secretaries, List of " Treasurer, Report of " Lecturer's Report " Officers Elected " " Installed " " Appointed Grand Senior ,Varden excused Greeting from Grand Lodge of Wisconsin

t. . . . •• ,

.4-9 34 10-15 15; App.277 App. 166-193 App. 160, 161 16-18 19-30 80 80, 87 87 36 18

H Hagan, C. J., Appeal-Report of Special Committee on 79 "Home," :Masonic, Mention of, by Grand Master 5 " " Report on 59-71 " " Directors Chosen 71 " " Visiting Committee Appointed 88

I Instruction, Lodges of 7 Installation 86, 87 Invitations 9, 36· International Board of Relief-Action on Reconsidered ... 80

J Jurisprudence, Report of Conunittce

Ol~

L Lodges of Instruction : " Under Dispensation Lecturer, Grand, Report of

7 11,40.. 19'--00

1896.J

Index.

283

Lodges,. Under Dispensation; Report of Conlmittee on ..... .40 " Chartered, Report of COlnmittee on 75-78 Consolidated : 11. " According to Districts App. 241-261 " New, Chartered路 10 " Dead, List of App. 210-216 " li,emoval of 13 "

"Masonic HOlne of Missouri" .' : 5, 14, 59-71 " " " Report of President 59-63 " " " Report of Supt 67--71 " " " Report of Secretary 63, 64 " Report of Treasurer 64-67 " " " " " FUlld 14 " " " List of New Members 70 :Masonic Relief, Paper on, from Grand Lodgeof 'Visconsin .. 18 " "Committee on, Appointed 18 " "Report ofCommittee on 58 :Memorials 9, 36,41,44 n1emorial Tablets 91-93 :Mileage and Per Dieln, Report on 86 :Masonic Hall, Committee on, Appointed 88

N No\v Lodges Non-Payment of Dues, Suspensions for Non-Reporting Lodges

10, 90 App. 198-206

10, 15

o Obituaries, Committee 011, Appointed " Report of COlnll1 i ttee on Officers, Grand, Present Official Acts of Grand :Nlaster

39 .4 2

3; App. 272 .4-9

284

index.

[Oct.

Officers, Past Grand, in Attendance " " " i n the Past, List of. " Grand, Elected " "Installed " (( Appoillted Our Dead Outstanding Dues

App. 273 App. 262,263

'.' .80 86, 87 87 5, 42 8, 10, 13, 15

p Pay Roll, Comlnittee on: Appointed Past Grand Officers, List of ((" " in Attendance " Masters, List of Present Proposed Amendments ' Printing ,.. , Press, COlnmittee 011, Appointed

88 App. 262, 263 App. 273

App. .273~276 App. 278 12 36

It Re-Balloting 12 Returns 10, 15 Report of Grand Secretary 10-15 (( "Grand Treasurer 16-18 " "Grand Lecturer 19-30 " "President and Directors of "Masonic Home".59-71 " "Collunittee on Grand Master's Address 34 ((" " " Appeals and Grievances..43, 44-58 "" " " Charity 78 "" " (( Chartered Lodges 75-78 "" " (( Lodges under Dispensation .40 "" " ""TaysandMeans ~ 71,81 "" " "Accounts 38 ((" " (( Jurisprudence 84 (( (( " " D. D. G. M. Reports 路.. 72 ,,(( " " Credentials App. 264-276

1896.J

Index.

285

-42 Report of Committee oJ! Obituaries "" " " p'ast Grand :Masters' Jewel. 86 Resolutions 37, 41,44, 71, 74, 79,86 Report on Correspondence 30; App.1-159 " "Suspended Masters 79 Reports of D. D. G. Masters 8; App. 217-240 Representatives, List ofGrand ~ App. 162-165 " In Attendance App. 264-272 Relief, St. Louis Board of, Report of : ' 31 " Kansas City" " 32 " Springfield " " 33 15 ; App. 277 Recapitulation, Grand Secretary App. 207-209 Reinstatements: Resignations ~ 6 : 13 Removals 6, 11; App. 162-165 Representatives, Grand, Appointed Recommendations of Grand Master 8 Rent of Grand Secretary's Office, Committee Appointed 73 . Roll Call Directed by Grand Master Al

s Special Committees Appointed 04,18, 73 " Dispensations 6, 11 " Elections Permitted 6,12 40, 73 Secret Work Session of 1897 90 5, 14 State of the Craft. Standing and Special Comnlittees A, 18, 39, 73, 88 App. 160, 161 Secretaries, Grand, List of App. 198-206 Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct 79; App. 206 Suspension of'Vorshipful Masters 7, 79 State Lodges of Instruction 7 Supplemental Financial Report of Grand Secretary : 89

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Index..

COd. 1896.J

T Tabular Statements Titne 6f l\1eetingof Grand Lodge Transportation of Representatives " Committee on, Appointed

App.166-193 11 13 88

V Visiting Committee-lVlasonic HOlne-Appointed

Work Exeu1plified 'Vays and Means, Report of COlnmittee on Worshipful :Master Suspended

.40, 73 71, 81 :.. ~7, 79

NOTE.-The Grand Lodge closed its session on Thursday, October 22, at.6 p. ill., and on Monday following, three working days, I commenced mailing the Proceedings. JOR

VI~CIL,

G'rand Secretary.

GRAND LODGE A. F. &. A. :M:. -OF-

MISSOURI. _

D. A.

...

JA~nSON,

JOHN D.

ST. LOUIS,

VI~CIL,

ST. LOUIS,

Grand Mastel' .

Grand Secretary.

.-. The Grand Lodge will convene in St. Louis, Oct. :l9, 1897.