1898 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

FLA VIUS

J. TYGARD.

BUTLER, MO., GRAND MASTER, 1897-98.

F I IAL

ROCE DINGS OF THE

SEVENTY-EIGH'rH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THB

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

STA'l'E OF MISSOURI, CONVENED A'r

ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 18, A. D., l898; A. L., 5898.

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

SEVENTY-EIGHTH

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

M. W. GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A.M., STATE OF MISSOURI.

TIle Seventy-Eighth Annual Communication of the Most W ors:hipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of tIle State of Missouri convened in the Fourteenth Street Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 1898, at 10 0' clock, A. M. l'11e Grand Officers were present as follows: F. J. TYGARD

E. F. ALLEN C. H. BRIGGS CAMPBELL WELLS SA'MUEL M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINOIL ALLAN McDOWELL REV. JOHN H. MILLER REV. JOHN W. ROBINSON JOSEPH O. FINAGIN CHARLES S. GLASPELL WILLIAM RIOHARDSON H. H. HOHENSOHII.lD JOHNO. YOCUM A. FISHER . .•. ..•.........•......•.•.... ....•.... LESLIE OREAR LEROY B. VALLIANT .......•. A. L. ROSS............................. A. S. HOUSTON 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. lV. Grand Secretary. R. W. Grand Lecturer. B. W. Grand OhapZain. E. W. Grand Ohaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grana MarshaZ. G"ana Marshal. Grand Sword Bearer. Grana Senior Steward. Grana Junior Steward. Grana Purauivant. Grana Orator. Grana Orator. Grana PiZer.

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rfhe Grand Lodge vvas opened in A.M:HLE, Grand l\1aster, assisted by the Gralld Officers.

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.A.ppropriate lnusic was rendered b:y the "Singing Seetio of Er\vin Lodge, No. 121. Prayer was offered by Gralld Chaplain, Rev. Bro. J. 1'Iiller.

A COllstitutional nunlber of Lodges being represented, t Grand 1faster declared tIle Grand I.Jodge open alld rea for business. CREDENTIALS.

(irand appointed the follo'Vving BrethreIl a C'omnlittee 011 CJredentials: J. Percivttl Smith, Chairm., J. H. II. Baker, W. (;. 11cl1'arland. rI'he cOlnnlittee sub (lUently i'-eported representatives presellt from 242 I.Jod~ [See report of COnlIl1ittee in Appelldix.J

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

1\1. W. Bro. Ii'. J. Tygard, GraIld l\1aster, then read Annual Address. '1'he reading ,~ras followed by its reference to ~ CommitteE (}r~tnd J\1asters, HiS follo\vs: JOhil D. Vincil, R. Anderson, J08. S. Brovvne, W. It. Stubblefield, C. C. 'Voe 1;ee i~. Hall, R. F'. Stevenson, JOhl1 I{,. Parsoll, J. B.'I'hon: A. M. Jlough) A. Jamison, '1'1108. E. (jarrett.

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'rIle Deputy Grand l\faster, Brother Ii~. I~'. Allen, appoin Brother John D. Vincil as ()hairInaIl of tIle above C< Inittee.

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,'rIle Address is as follo'vs : ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER. To the G'I掳and Lodge A. F. &; A. M. of Misso~t'l"i: BRETHREN :-It is with. pleasure that I welcome you to the SeventyEighth Annual Uommunication of the M. W. Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and in doing so permit me to acknowledge the goodness and guidance of the one true and living' God, in whom we, as Masons, put aUf trust, and on whom we rely, with the full consciousness that without His protection and guidance we would be powerless, and unable to discharge our respective duties in such rnanneras to meet the approval. of our own consciences.

While there is no business, so far as I am advised, that is likely to consume more time than usual, there is, however, enough to do in looking after the fnterests of our 555 Lodges with a membership of more than thirty thousand Masons in our State, to take up the three days'session of the Grand Lodge. I trust, therefore, that all business presented will be carefully considered and disposed of in as short a time as Inay be consistent with a due regard for the interests of all concerned. i

My first official duty was to dedicate the Chap"e1 at the Masonic Home, which was done October 21, 1897, assisted by Gl'and Officers.

Mrs. Rosa L. Harris, Grand "\Vorthy Matron, was present, and in a most interesting manner gave an account of the labors of the Eastern Star in accomplishing this work. Mrs. Sallie Eo Dillon, Grand Secretary, also路 gave valuable informa.. tion in reference to details of efforts made by the Eastern Star in this connection. In view of the路 magnificent result attained, standing, as it does, a monument to the labors and liberality of the ladies of the Order of Eastern Star, and without cost to the Masonic Home, I suggest that a vote of thanks be tendered the Eastern Star, for this evidence of their generosity and interest in the Masonic Home of Missouri. STATE LODGES OIl' INSTRUCTION.

State Lodges of Instruction were held at Kansas City, Milan, Carrollton, Rolla, Oarthage,Kirksville, .and Ironton, at all of which R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell was present and" in charge of the work. It being impossible for me to attend the meet路t.n.g1;'tt Rolla, M.. W. Bro. Vincil was present,and presided, and R. W. Bro. Allen, Deputy

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Grand Master 1 opened the Lodge and presided during the first day's session at ICirksville,. to both of whom I desire to return thanks. The attendance, at these sessions, was good, and frOIn the interest manifested, I am led to believe that excellent results followed eac}, meeting. MATTERS REli"ERRED

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GRAND MASTER AT LAST COMMUNICATION Oli"

THE GRAND LODGE.

The Chairmen of the various standing committees, as well as mem.. bers of all special committees authorized, were appointed, and list of same published in Proceedings of 1897. There are, however ,some vacancies which will be filled at this 路Communication. Lodges U. l>. which failed to obtain charters at the Communication of 1897, and which were referred to me, are yet undisposed of, and I recommend their reference to Committee on Lodges U. D. No. 428, AND ASH GROVE LODG.E, No. 436.

IjOUlSVILLE LODGlt"

Charters of both had been arrested byM. W. Bro. Jamison, and were referred to me for reconsideration. Careful in vestigation in both cases satisfied me that no good results were lik.ely to follow the restoration of their charters; hence, I de'clined to interfere with the order arresting them. A list of all property owned by each wasobtailled and filed with the Grand Secretary. All papers relating to these eases were filed with the Grand Secretary. Charges pending . against Brother G.W. Wyatt, in Ash Grove Lodge, at the time the charter of said, g~ was arrested, were investigated, and being convinced they were based on questions of differences amongst the Brethren of that Lodge, and being unwilling to burden any other Lodge with the troubles of the Ash Grove Brethren, I dismissed 8uchcharges. .

"'LATIMER LODGE.

The charter and list of property owned by Latimer Lodge, No. 395, delivered t,o the Grand Secret.ary.

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JOHNSON LODGE PROPE.RTY.

Real estate, formerly owned by Johnson Lodge, No. 158, at Green.. . ville, was the subject of enquiry and considerable correspondence, which resulted in obtaining the consent of the surviviing Trustee,s to convey this property to the Grand Lodge, which they did.

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The Grand Lodge is under obligations to M. W. Bro. Jamison for drawing and procuring the execution of the necessary deeds, whioh are now in possession of the Grand Secretary. .Inasmuch as the property in question, formerly owned by the lateJohnson Lodge, was largely paid for by the members of the presentLodge at Williamsville, which is in fact the successor of the J ahnson Lodge, I recommend that all property in possession of the Grand Lodge, derived from Johnson Lodge, No. 158, be transferred to Williamsville Lodge, No. 107, on payment of all costs incurred by the Grand Lodge. MANDEVILLE LODGE.

In the case of Mandeville Lodge, No. 373, I executed a deed of conveyance as directed by the Grand Lodge, for certain real estate, arid received, therefor, fifty dollars, which was paid to the Grand Secretary. TEXAS LODG~J.

In the matter of Texas Lodge, No. 177, I encountered a peculiar condition of affairs, and in order that you may have a proper understanding of this case, I will refer you to the report of the Committee on Ohartered Lodges, page 88, Proceedings of 1897. You will observe by this report that the charter of said Lodge was arrested by the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Master was directed to take up its charter, which was done and forwarded to the Grand Secretary. I then received an enquiry from Bro. Robert Lamar, W. M., as to the cause for such action, and he was furnished at once with a copy of all proceedings, leading up to the action of the Grand Lodge. In his reply,. and greatly to my surprise, he assured me that the Committee was entirely mistaken. Aninvestigation .was made at once, which satisfied me that Texas Lodge, No. 177, was not only not guilty of the charges alleged, but should have been commended for their zeal in complying with the law.

Great injustice, unintentionally, of course, had路 been meted out to this Lodge, and should be remedied, but how to do so路 was a problem not easily solved, as the Grand Master has no authority to set aside any law or resolution of the Grand Lodge. My first impression was to let the arrest standt and to grant a dispensation for a new Lodge, but that Course would have cast a reflection upon the Lodge for a mistake made by the Grand Lodge -itself. M. W. Bro. Lee A. Hall, Chairman of theOommittee making the report, advised me "that if tbefacts submitted had been before his Committee, no such aCtion 'would have been taken." He -further advised that some caurs,e be pn:rstled wbich

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would correct, as far as possible, the wrong which had been done the Lodge. .L~fter conferring with several officers of the Grand Lodge, as well as with some Past Grand Masters, I decided to return their charter and other effects,. to be retained by the Lodge until this session of the Grand Lodge. Brethren of the Grand Lodge, this case is with you, just as I found it. You arrested its charter and directed me to take it up, which I did, and returned it to the Lodge until this Communication. If I erred in thus failing to execute your orders, it was in the effort to mete out justice to one of our Lodges which had been, as I believe, harshly treated by the Grand Lodge. All papers in this case are herewith subn1.itted for such action as y.ou may deem proper. VlORSHIPFUL

MASTERSSUSPI~NDED.

Charges of intoxication having been preferred against VV. Bro. S. H,. Lucas, 'v. 1\:1. of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, and which was indulged in to such an extent as to cau.se much unfavontble comment, these aC(~l1sations were placed in the hands of I~. \V. Bro. .1 ames Todd, D. IL G. 1\1.) with instructions to make a report as to the offense alleged, and froin his report I was convinced that the cbarges were well founded. I therefore suspended Brother Lucas frOIn his office as Worshipful M'aster,and placed the Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden. Brother Lucas was notified to appear at this Communication of the Grand Lodge to answer such charges. Papers in this case are in the bands of the Grand Secretary. Charges of intoxication \vere also filed against W. Bro.â&#x20AC;˘Jo11n A,. Evans, \V'. ~L of IIigh Hill Lodge, No. 250, which I proceeded to investigate, and while such investigation substantiated all (~harges made, I found a disposition on the part of the members of the Lodge to deal cllaritably ,vith their unfortunate Worshipfnl Master, and this, coupled with expressions of regret by' Brother ':BJvans, led me to waive action at that time; but later on having been advised by members of the Lodge, as well as by Brother P.P. Ellis, D. D. G. M., that Brother Evans had not abandoned the habit which led to the charges against him, I suspended the Brother from his office as Worshipful Master, and placed the Lodge in charge of the Senior Warden. Brother Eva.ns was notified to appear before the Grand Lodge and ans-wrer such charges. All papers were forwarded to the Grand Secretary.

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In reference to this case, I ask permission t,o t,hat I have been assured by Brethren having a p,ersonal knowledge of it,and in whose

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opinions I have great confidence, that Brother Evans is truly sorry for his unmasonic conduct, and profuse in expressions of a determination to 80 act as 'to regain the confidence and respect of his Brethren. I therefore ask the committee, who will pass on the case, to give it careful consideration, and to recommend such sentence as they may deem right and proper, in view of the assurances recently given by Brother Evans. DISPENSATIONS.

Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges were issued as follows: Comfort Lodge at Rocky Comfort. Hatfield I..Iodge at Hatfield. Gothic Lodge at Alexandria. Pee Dee Lodge at 1\1u88e11 Ford. California Lodge at Cali fornia. Mt. Ararat I.JQdge at Topaz. Pittsville Lodge at Pittsville. Linn I..Iodgoeat Linn. Careful investigation was made in each case, and all requirements of the law were strictly complied with. I declined to issue dispensation for the formation of a Lodge at Ash Grove, investigation having convinced me that the interests of Masonry were not likeJy to be promoted by the formation of a I.Aodge at that place. I also received an informal application for permission to organize an "Army Lodge," which was likewise declined. A number of minor dispensations were issued, for the election of officers-to re-ballot on petitions-and removal to new Halls. In all eases the law was fully complied with, and satisfactory reasons assigned in each, instance. Applications from some Lodges were received in a few instances asking permits for purposes, which were prohibited by law, and in other cases not submitting sufficient reasons for such action, all of which were declined. CHART;F~RS

ARRESTED.

At the close of the l~st session of the Grand Lodge, ten Lodges had not paid Grand Lodge dues, "\ndeight others had 111ade no returns for 1897. Through the efforts of the Grand Secretary, and Iny,self t all but one of these Lodges paid dQes, and forwarded returns.

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The charter of Richland Lodge, No. 382, was arrested for failing to pay dl;les. Careful consideration has been given to the requirements of the law in reference to collection of dues, and I find that nlany Lodges ~tre more lax in this particular than is consistent 'with a due regard for the business part of their Lodges. Negligence in this particular is quite likely to lead to carelessness in other respects, and is largely respon.. sible for failure of SOIne Lodges to pay Grand Lodge dues, and to make returns. SUSPENDED CHARTERS.

Information having been filed with me, to the effect that differences had been developed in one of our Lodges amongst the Brethren, and unless cheeked in SOlue w.ay trouble of the most serious character could hardly be avoided, careful enquiry was made, which resulted in suspending its charter, pending further investigation, and, in looking into this ease, it was quite evidellt that a great de1a1 of bitterIless had been enge:ndered.' Still, I had hopes o~ being able to get the Lodge into a reasonably harmonious condition, and to that end enlisted the efforts of friends of both factions, with the result that I had an informal meeting with the old. offloers, as well as with tbe officers at which it 'was arranged that a meeting of the Lodge should be called, at which I presided, and the feeling manifested was such that I restored' the charter and installed the officers in presence of a. large portion of their membership, and of visitors. It affords me great pleasure to say the Lodge is now in a flourishing condition. DUPLICATE CHARTERS.

Duplicate charters were issued to three Lodges which had original charters destroyed or defaced. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS.

1 have received numerous enquiries. in regard to the eligibility of parties who were unfortunately physically defective in SOIne particulars; all of whom were referred to thia law and its construction, as showo.by rulings heretofore made. While it is not a difficult matter for us to fix the age at which one must arrive before becoming eligible, the other extreme is not eo easily determined.

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In the case of a party seventy-one, years old, I held that while he might not be barred by our law, yet, I had serious doubts as to the propriety of his admission, and could not advise the Lodge to accept his petition. I decided that parties with a leg off at the thigh, right foot off, and with leg off but using a cork leg, were not eligible, as our laws stand to-day. NEW TRIALS.

Two or three instances were reported to me in which Lodges had violated the law in trials, and after examination of papers, I became satisfied that such was the case; I, therefore, set the trials aside, and ordered a new trial, in accordance with the law, which was accordingly done. DECISIONS.

Unionville Lodge, No. 210, presents the following: In 1883 this Lodge recommended the organization of Pollock Lodge, D., and claims that it was understood and agreed at that time between Unionville Lodge and petitioners for Pollock Lodge, that the county line between Putnam County and Sullivan County should be the jurisdiction line betvleen the respective Lodges, and in support of such contention, claim that their record will substantiate this.

Pollock Lodge does not admit the claim made by Unionville Lodge, but has not presented such evidence as would discredit the record kept by the Unionville Lodge. Pollock Lodge now claims fees and dues received by Unionville Lodge from members residing nearer the former Lodge, but in Putnam County. I held as follows:

First. Such agreement was valid, and in force up to the date of the complaint filed by Pollock Lodge~ Second. Unionville Lodge is not liable to Pollock Lodge for fees and dues rece~ved prior to such date. Third. From and a.fter the date above referred to, the jurisdictional line between them will be as defined by tbeGrand Lodge By-Law's.

A grocery merchant who sells a preparation whicliintoxieates, and persists in doing so, is not amenable to the law asa ~8,aloon keep,er, bat he may be held liable on charges of unmasonicconduct.

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A petitioner failing to give satisfactory answers to the first question propounded after his admission to the Lodge, must be, permitted to retire, and the fee returned to him.

The following questions were asked: First. Is a Master lVIason, residing in Missouri but holding a dimit frOln another Grand Jurisdiction "Over one year old, eligible as a petitioner for a new Lodge? Second. Is it necessary for a Lodge caned on to recolnmend a Lodge asking for a dispensation to know that all l\tfaster Masons, who are petitioners, are in good standing?

Third. Can a Brother with a dimit from another Grand ~J uriadiction apply for membership regardles.s of the age of his dimit? Answers: If Dot required by law in express terulS, it ,,'ould certainly be preferable that all petitioners for new Lodges should be m'embers of our own jurisdiction. ]l'b'st.

If such a rule was adopted it might prevent irrnposition ill some instances. fJeeond. Thira.

Yes. 'Yes.

A petitioner having been elected in New York, and Inoved to !VIis.. sonTi, is desirous of having the degrees conferred here. The Ne'w York Lodge now declines to confer the degrees, because h~ is not a resident of New York, and for the saIne reason they decline to waive jurisdicdiction. ~ Held that the l\1issouri Lodge could confer the degrees, if requested to do so by the New York Lodge, otherwise the petitioner IDllst . . acquire a Masonic residence in Missouri, as we can llotconferde.grees on petitioners elected by other Grand Jurisdictions, except as provided by our law. The following answers were given in response to inqufries: A suspended Mason can not be pre.s:ent as a witness at a Masonic trial. When a Brother has been tried and acquitted, and appeal taken to Grand Lodge, appellants can dismiss the appeal. A Brother tried and acquitted can not be brought to trial a seicond time for the same offence, and on the same charge..

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A Brother convicted of a criminal offence is not necessarily guilty of a Masonic offence. A Brother holding a dimit without privilege, for one year or longer, can not be present at his trial, on charges of unmasonic conduct. BRECKENRIDGE LODGE.

M. W. Bro. J. A. Scott, Grand Master of the Ind~arl. Territory, 路 reported that' Breckenridge Lodge, No. 334, had accepted the petition of C. E. Hart, a former resident of Breckenridge, and conferred the first and second degrees, and claimed that said Hart was a resident of Muscogee. Breckenridge Lodge presented a letter from Hart, in which he claimed路 Breckenridge as his home; while Grand Master Scott presented a letter from Hart stating that he had been a resident of the Territory four years, and a citizen of Muscogee for two years. I was assured by Grand Master Scott that Brother Hart stated that 'he would have petitioned Muscogee Lodge if he had understood the .law. I held that Breckenridge Lodge had unintentionally invaded the territory of Muscogee Lodge, hence, Brother Hart was regularly initiated and passed; but Breckenridge Lodge must relinquish all further claim over Brother Hart, and Inust pay all fees received to Muscogee Lodge, when the same is demanded. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

I appointed Grand Representatives, of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, near other Grand Lodges, as follows: R. W. Bro. Geo. A. Stadler of Decatur, near the Grand Lodge of Illinois.

R. W. Bro. Spencer Fullerton of Camden, near the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. R. W. Bro. Southwick Hebbard, near the Grand Lodge of New York. And R. W. Bro. Jno. F. Vaile, of Fort Smith, as Gran~ Representative of Missouri,路 near tbe Grand Lodge of Arkansas.

I recommended for appointments R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Mayball, to the Grand Master of Delaware, for appointment RaGrand Repres;entaLive of Delaware, near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Also, M. W. Bro: R. F. Stevenson for appointInent as Grand Re'presentative of Indiana, near the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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LAYING OF CORNER STONES.

A special session of the Grand Lodge was convened at. JM:asonic Hall, KÂˇansas City, on August 31st, for the purpose of laying a corner stone of a church building in that city, and which I proceeded to do assisted by I{. "V. Bro. E. F. Allen, Deputy Grand Master, V. F. Boor as Senior Grand Warden, J. C. Yocum as Junior Grand Warden, and Brother Boon as G-rand Treasurer, and I~ev. Brother J. H. M.iller, Grand Chaplain. ~1. ,V. Bro. and Rev. C. O. "Vood delivered the oration, which was regarded by all as one of the best-"surpassed ,by none and equaled by fe\v." Both COlnmanderies tendered a Templar escort, which was accepted, and which added greatly to the interest and for which I beg to return thanks. ' A number of invitations were received asking me to lay the corner stones of several public edifices, all of which I was forced to decline, on account of other and prior engagements. Dispensations were issued, hO"'ever, ~,nd the duty was perforlned by other Brethren in a most satisfactory manner. â&#x20AC;˘ I:rOREIGN RELA ~'IONS.

Nothing has occurred during the year to disturb the peace and harmony which has existedbet'ween this Grand I..rOdge and all others with 'which we have relations, and with sueh official aIld personal intercourse as I have had with them, the greatest kindness and courtesy has been shown, for which I desire to lnake public acknowledgment. I have received, and submit 'herewith, a fraternal invitation to this Grand Lodge to authorize its Grand Master to attend and participate in ceremonies at the Centennial Anniversary in honor of W. Bro.. George Washington, at Mount Vernon, on December 14, 1899. MASONIC HOME.

At the close of the last session of the Grand Lodge, I appointed as th~ Masonic Home Visiting Oommittee Bros. George M.. Spalding, R. M. Hyams, A. S. Ifouston, George E. Mathews and R.N . Gray, who will make their report direct to the Grand I..iOdge. memberA of

I cail attention to the reports of the officers of the Masonic Ifome of Missouri, which will give in detail the oondition of that grand institution, one in which we are all interested, not only as citizens of the great State of Missouri, but as members of thelIa-sonic }4""'raternity, a fraternal organization whose charity knows no bounds.

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Brethren, this is your Home, constructed by, and through, your efforts, and supported by your love for it-not as a duty, not as an obligation, but as an outward expression of that charity which abounds in the breast of every true Mason. That you have maintained it is admitted by all, and that you will continue to support it does not admit of a doubt. There is not one of us but is proud of his own home. We are always trying to make it more pleasant, more comfortable, and more cheerful in every respect'". Now, let us apply this rule to our Masonic Home. Let every Mason in the State of Missouri do his part in this respect, and assist in making the Masonic Home of Missouri路 the leading one of the kind in the United States. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRANDMASTERS.

At the close of our last Annual Communication, I appointed fiftynveDistrict Deputy Grand Masters, as shown by printed Proceedings of 1897, two of whom, however, d~clined to serve on account of other pressing engagements, viz.: R. W. Bro. Lamkin of the Sixteenth District, and R. W. Bro. D. D. }i-'arnsworth of the Forty-Third District, and I appointed R. W. Bro. B. T. IVI:iller, of Keytesville, for the Sixteenth District; and R. W. Bro. A.. S. Cowden, of Sp;lngfield, for the Forty-Third District. I have received reports from all except No. 37, and from infor mation given find the Lodges throughout the State, with a very few exceptions, to be in a prosperous condition. I am under great obligations to these Deputies, for valq.able assistance rendered me, and desire to tender earnest thanks therefor. In lookin~ over the labors of these assistants, as well as of the District Lecturers, charged as they are with a general supervision of the Lodges,. and membership in their respective districts, we find a ChtS;8 of officials who render valuable service for small pay; not only so, but in order to fit themselves for their work it is quite,necessary for them to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge, and many of them do this at their own expense. This is not in accord with that good old maxim which says that the laborer is worthy of his hire.

I, therefore, recommend that all District Deputy Grand M.asters, and all District Lecturers, be allowed mileage and per diem, at the same rate that is allowed officers of the Grand Lodge, provided that no one shall be entitled to such mileage and per diem in a double oapa.oiity.

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If} SPECIAL COMMI'rTEES.

M. 'V. Bro. Lee A. I-lall was added to the IIistorical Conlmittee. Brothers J. C. Finagin, D. C. ,riehle, and W. A. Hall were appointed a committee to procure a suitable Hall for nleeting of the Grand J-Jodge. Brothers ,V. II. Stone, ,T. H,. ParsoD, and Lee A. Hall were appointed a conlmittee to superintend improvements in Masonic lot in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis. Brothers B. F. Nelson, F. VV. Matt, and R. E. Collins were appointed a committee to act with the Grand Treasurer in the investment of $10,000 of Grand Lodge funds, as directed by the Grand Lodge at its last communication.

1\;f. W. Bro. R. E. Anderson was appointed Chairman of the pommittee on Appeals and Grievances in place of M. W. Bro. J. W. Boyd, resigt'~ 1. GRAND LODGE PROPER'ry.

Inforrnation baving been received that taxes on Grand property at Canton were delinquent, and that Mr. and Mrs. Gibsion, who had agreed to do so, were unable to pay it, I directed the li-rand Secretary to pay the amount, viz., $7.

I also requested the Grand Secretary to pay the following iteI:llS : $6 to M. 'V. Bro. ~Tamison for costs in the case of the late Johnson Lodge, No. 158; $5 to Brother T. A. Still for expenses in looking after property of Kaseyville Lodge, No. 498 ;$1.50 to Brother P. P. Ellis for expenses at High Hill, High Hill Lodge, No. 250; and $H.90 to 13rother A. Fisher for expenses at Greensburg Lodge, No. 414. I received and paid the Grand Secretary $14, derived from sale of second story of small building, formerly occupied by Altona Lodge, No. 3Ib, whose charter was arrested in 189'8. This 1:iall was in very had condition, and regarded as of little valne. Yancy Lodge, No. 148, whose charter was arrested in 1884, seems to have owned at that time a five foot strip of gronnd,'wbich reverted to the Grand Lodge,and which is of little value. It appears that Jobn A. Price and N. M. LaMance weresieouritiee for the Lodge at that time, and were called on to pay a portioJ:l o路f it,s indebtedness.. I, therefore, recommend that this s'rip be oonveyed to Price and. LaMance without consideration.

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I would not conclude this report without returning earnest thanks to the Fraternity at large, as well as to all officers connected with the Grand Lodge, for their uniform kindness, aid and support on all occasions, and especially am I indebted to M. W. Bro. Vincil, Grand Secretary, who was al ways ready, willing, and able to respond. Especial thanks are also extended to R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, for valuable services rendered me, and for his ready response to every favor asked of him. CONCLUSION.

I have now for the term of one year discharged the duties devolving upon me to the best of my ability, and my work is before you. Whether satisfactory to this Grand Lodge or not is for you to determine. I can, however, assure you that my best efforts have been exerted in the interests of the Grand Lodge. The labor and responsibility connected with the position I have endeavored to fill, is far greater than I had expected, but the honor conferred upon me is more than a rich reward for such services as I have been able to render, and places me under renewed obligations to mem.. bers of the Masonic Fraternity, of Grand Old Missouri.

F. J. TYGARD, Grand Master. BOARDS OF RELIEF.

Reports from the several Boards of Relief, hereinafter presented, were ordered printed ill tIle Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and are as follows: SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF RELIEF.

To the Most lVor8kipfal Grand Lodge of Mis8ouri, A. F. &:..4.. M.:

I herewith subnlit the following report for the Board of Relief from Springfield for the year ending July 31, 1898. RECEIPTS.

August 1, 18H7, Balance on hand November 9,1897, To cash from Solomon Lodge, No. 271 December 21,1897, To cash from United Lodge, No.5 D~ember 2H, 1897, To cash from Gate of Temple Lodge, No. 422....................... March 20, 1898, To cash returned by a beneficiary Total G. L. PRo.-2.

,.•... ,

$77 52 60 00 SO 00 10 00 2 00

,••.•'!l~

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Proceedings oj the DISBURSEM:ltNTS.

Total disbursements lnnde from August 1, 1897, to July 31, 1898, seven different

times, for which proper vouchers were issued Balance all Iln.ntl

Toto.l

$ 12 10

If>7

Amount on hand held as follows: In Savings B~lIlk 4 per cent interest III hands of 'rrensurer.......................... In hands of Secretary for elnergency cases.

1~2

oijlJ.\)~'

3 100 00 f)ll 42 g 00

Total

$ If)7 42

Fraternally submitted, A. S.. CO"VDEN, Sc'crt'lar'y.

8'1'.

JOSEPH BOARD OF RELIEF.

Sr. J6sltPH, :M:o., August 1, 1898. jl{oat IV'o1'shfJifltl Gran(l Lmi!1e (if Mis801tt'i, A • .F". c.<: A. Ai.: 'Va beg to subnlit the following report of the tillanchl1 trtU1Sfl.ctious of this Board for

10 the

the year ending .July 31, 1898 : RECF:U>TS.

From St. Josepll IJ(){lge, No. 78 $45 00 ~"rom Zered~tthu Lodge, No. 18ft ,............ 40 00 From Ch~trity l./odge, No. 331 66 00 From Itlterest 011 Deposits...... .......•• 18 00 From Jurisdiction of Oolorado Refunded...... 50 00 From Jurisdiction of Missouri, Refunded............... 1·1 00 From JurisdictiOll of Kansa.CJ, Refunded ,........ .......• 2 1m From Jurisdiction of Wiscollsin, Refunded . 00 Total

. .

Bala.nce cash on hand la.st report, J\11y 81, 1897

$287 4;0 570 40 $807 80

DISBUR..'3EMltNTS.

Jurisdiction of Pennsylvanh't Jurisdiction of Iowa... Jurisdictiotl ofV·ermont....................... Jurisdiction of Englttlld... .. ........• .. ..•. Jurisdiction of KttIlsas.............................................................................. Jurisdiction of Missollri........................................................ Jurisdiction of WisconsiIl ..•....... Jurisdictioll of Colorado, '" Expenses, including $30.00 Seoretary's Salary......... ...••.••• Tota.l

Balance on hand July 31,1898

$ 6 40 1·4 70

44 50 20 00 12 90 79 00

800 50 00 41 8,1 ..

27184

,...................................

'$f'lt15 '96

Fraternally sUbmitted,.

WILLARD CASE, SeC't'etary.

J. C. WYATT, Prem<fent..

Grand Lodge of

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]Jfi880U1'1i.

KANSAS CITY BOARD OF RELIEF. To the lrfost WorshiPful Grand Lodge of .MissQtJ,1"i, A. Po &' A. M.:

Statement of the Kansas City, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief for the year ending July 31 t 1898: Cash 011 hand, general fund, as per statement July 31,1897 Received cash for interest on Cemetery Fund .. .. Received cash from Iowa Grand Lodge for Ida 11. Bush.. ...•.. Received cash from Brethren assisted during the ~:'ear, direct and through their Lodges . Received cash from Rural Lodge, No. 316, in full to July 31,1898 . Received cash from Gate CitJT Lodge, No. 522, in full to July 31, 1898.. Received from Temple Lodge,. No. 299, in fnll to July 31,1898 . Received from South Gate Lodge, No. 517, in full to July 31, 1898 . Received from Westport Lodge, No. 340, in full to Jul)" 31, 1898 . . Received from York Lodge, No. 563, in full to July 31, 1898 Re.ceived from Albert Pike, No. 219, in full to July 31, 1898 . Received from Kansas City Lodge, No. 220, in full to July 31, 1898 . Rect ived from Heroine, No. 104, in full to January 1, 1898.........•...•..•. Total disbursements during the year .. Cash in hands of Treasurer (V. F. Boor), July 31, 1898 ~ .

$292 00 20 18

110 00 327 55 110 115

71 00 00 00 115 00 10 00 25 00 3500 55 00 4000 $ 933 52

376 37

$1,309 89

$1,809 89

Our Cemetery Fund has grown from $287.58 to $402.42, the amount we now have on special deposit in the New England Safe Deposit and Trust Company drawing four per cent interest. Fraternally SUbmitted, V. F. BOOR,

Secretary and T1·easurer.

ST.

LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

ST. LOUIS, July 31, 1898. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj M'iSsoUri. A. F. &: A, M.:

The St. Louis Masonic Board of Reliefdid the followil1g business during the Masonic year beginning August 1, 1897'"and ending July 31,1898. CASH ACOOUNT.

Balance on hand · Receipts for year.......................... Total. DisburRements

$ 215 81 615 20

$ 880 51 74; 85

Balance on hand July 31, 1898 $ 82 66 Papers of money value on hand, viz. : St* Louis Cotton Compress Bonds @ 6% 1.000 00 Columbia. Club Bonds. @ 6% 1,00000 Certificate of Deposit due September 17, 1898.....•....................•....•...........••... ,..... 850 00 "0

Grand Total Assets

$ '2,482 66

[Oct.

Proceedings of the

During the year applicants of the following Jurisdicttons were assisted with the amount above mentioned as disbnrsed : -nrIissouri, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Minnesota, Texas. Peru, Sonth America, Arkansas, Delaware, New York, 1IasSitchusetts, Alabama, Ontario (CalHtdu,), H.nd Iowfl.. In getting applicants away from St. IJouis, Dlostly to their hOlnes, others to SOllle point where they ,vould be tn,ken care of, the Board used its best influences to save all possible expense, and was fortunate in securing one (1) pass and eight (8) half-rate tickets. It happened on three (8) occasions that applicants had no legal claim, but the Board melubers were of tbe opinion that the eases were \yorthy, and raised a sum by collection. During former years, when the Board had two funds, stIch cases were taken care of out of the Board's extra fund. Four Lodges were called out to attend the last rites of Masonry. One grave was opened 011 the Grand Lodge lot for Rose Hill Lodge. Various times comlnittees were appointed to visit sick Brethren who were not in need of financial ass"istance, but had no friends or acquaintances here, and the visits were highly appreciated. While such has been done for ""orthy l\fasol1s and widOWS, the Board was often called upon hy unworthies and frauds, so that our records show (18) eightt)cn CtlSes of frauds, or unworthies, and mnny others who hn,d no claims upon the CrnJt. or who could not prove their connection, or would not have the Board comnnll'licate with their l ..o dges to ascertain their standing. The Board 1l10UrnS the loss of one of its active melnbers, 'W. Bro. I~. c. rr. Scbroocler, of Lambskin Lodge, No. 460, who died November 11,18\)7. It may be wen to draw the Grand Lodge'S attention to ourtinancial condition. Our receipts do not equal our disbursements, a.lthough we economize H.B muchaa iIl our power, and it may have been wise had we been allowed to receive the amount of eaoh initiation a few years longer, so as to have enough interest on hn'estmex1ts to equal expenses. \Ve report $615.20 as re(\cipts, of which $172.50 came from sale of bonds, thus actnal receipts being $442.70, while $747.85 were paid out, making amount disbursed exceed receipts by $305..15. At the present rate of using principal, it is but a few years whetl the entire burden of the Board will of necessity be borne by the Lodges, and no prospect of ever becoming self-supporting. The report of last year omitted an item of $3.60 receipts: which would increase balance on hand thatamotlnt, and be same now reported. OJ1'FICRRS FOR 1898. '••••••••••••••••• President.

MARTIN COI..LINS

WM. GILI..ESPIE

THOS. RICI"I WH. SESSINGHAUS,

Vice-Plesldent. Treasurer.

secretary. Fraternally submitted, WK. SESSINGHAUB,

&crel<try.

1898.J

Grand Lodge of Missouri. HOME VISITING COMMITTEE.

Brother George M. Spalding, for the Houle Visiting Committee, submitted the following report, which was ordered printed ill the Proceedings: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

BRETHREN-Your "Masonic Home Visiting Committee" beg to submit the following report: Having made numerous visits to the Masonic Home during the past year, we take pleasure in stating that so far as we have been able to observe, everything is in good condition, and with the adoption of such re:comnlendations as we herewith submit, will compare favorably with any institution of the kind in the country. We respectfully call attention to the need of more suitable quarters for the" old people," the buildings which they occupy are not adapted to their needs, and are not in keeping with the many improvements recently made; we believe that the condition of our "aged charges" could be materially improved by the expenditure of a little money In the direction suggested. We again call attention to the great need for improved laundry appliances, this recommendation was made last year, but so far nothing has been done. Our interest in the welfare of the Home prompts lIS to recommend the discontinuance of a custom that has prevailed ever since the institntion wa! opened, that is, allowing visitors to enter the grounds and buildings at aU hours. It is our belief that the welfare of the Home demands the restriction of this privilege. There should be certain days and hours set aside for visiting, as is the rule in almost every institution. There are a number of less important matters that need attention, and which we understand the Board of Directors have knowledge of. therefore we do not consider it necessary to mention them in this report. We take this opportunity to thank those who have assisted us in our investigation. Fraternally submitted, GEO. M. SPALDING, R. :M. flY A~IS, A. S. HOUSTON, OED. E. MATTHEWS, R. N. GRAY,

Oorn.mittee.

MEMORIAL..

Brother Will. F. Kuhll, in behalf of 'r. B. Ellis, a suspended路' member of Bethany Lodge, No. 97, presented a nlemorial in behalf of the suspended party. 'fhe same was directed to the consideration of a special conlmittee hereafter to be named.

Proceed1:ngs of the

[Oct.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

The reports of the Grand Secretary and rrreasurer were presented and ordered prin ted ill the Proceedings: GRAND SEORETARY'S REPORT, Tb the lrfost lVoJ'shinfal Grand Lod{/c qf Mi880lt,"i, A. Ii'. (it .t1. .1.l1.: As usual much delay has been caused by the til,rdy I.lodges, there by preventing n.n early completion of Iny annual report. It seems utterljr hnpossible to secure prompt returns from quite a llumber of Lodges. There is some improvement noted over last year, as the list of non~reporting Lodges at the close of the prescribed tinlc was not so large as formerly. I have totally abandoned all hope of securing returns from all the Lodges as required by law. Notices were sent to all delinquents, urging compliance with the law of the Grand I.lodge, but without effect. The Grand Lodge was requested one year ago "to interpose and afford some relief b~" such methods as it Inight adopt." Nothing was done, and I decline to renew my request. NB~W' LODGES. The Grand Lodge, at its last session, granted charters to Lodges which had served a proper probation, according to the following list: Silex; No. 75, Silex, Lincoln County. 'W'cbster (Jroves, No. 8:t, "Vebster Groves, St. L,Quis County. Rothville, No. 426, Rothville, Chariton County.

Rockbridge, No. 435, Rockbridge, ()z~l.rk C()untjr. Charters were issued and forwarded to proper otl::lcers the<1ay following the close of the Grand Lodge session. In due time said Lodges were constituted. The returnsfi'om these new Bodies indicate growth and prosperity. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND rv1ASTERS. Oommissions were issned to the Deputies of fifty-five Districts

8,S ordered by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. These commissions \Vere sent at the same thne oharters were forwarded to newly created Lodges.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. The following Lodges were created U. D. by order of Grand Ma.cster Brother F. J. Tygard: Linn, at Linn, Osage County. Mt. Ararat, at Topaz, Douglas County. Hatfield, at Hatfield, Harrison County. Pittsville,atPittsvUle, Johnso'tl County. Gothic, at Alexandria., Clark County. Pee Dee, at Mussel Fork, Chanton Cuuuty. Ca.lifornia, at Cal1forni.a, Mouiteau County. 'Cornfort, at Rocky Comfort, McDona.ld County. Jamesport, at Jamesport, Daviess County. The latter Lodge was continued underdisp路e.nsation from last year, byor<ler of the Grand Lodge. CHARTERS RECEIVED. Richland Lodge, No. 382. having failed to make returns, and payblg no heed to the order of the Grand Master to comply with the law, he ordered theoharter to be returned to路 the Grand Secretary. No effort has been made by that Lodge to recover its stAndi:o,g. The oharter of La.timer Lodge, No. 395, was arrested by the Grand Lodge "at its last

1898.]'

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

session and in due time returned to the Grand Lodge. The charter of Lowry City Lodge, No. 408, was suspended for non-compliance with the law as to returns and dues. Having met its obligations at a subsequent date, the Grand Master restored the charter and the Lodge resumed labor. The following Lodges surrendered their charters: California, No. 183, California. Kayseyville, No. 498, Kayseyville. Walker, No. 533, Walker. New Home Longe, No. 326, at Sprague, Bates County, consolidated with Foster Lodge, No. 554, at Foster, same county. The charter of Texas Lodge, No. 177, arrested by the Grand Lodge, last October, under a misapprehension, was restored by the Grand l\>Iaster. ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A circular, informing Representatives to the Grand Lodge of hotel rates and railroad

accommodations, was prin.ted and mailed to all Lodges, accompanied by blank forms for credentials and proxies. This circular was prepared by Brother John R. ParsoIl, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Hotels. BLANKS. As has been my custom for a number of years, "blanks for returns were forwarded to the various Lodges in this jurisdiction early in the month of July. A considerable nUmber of enquiries were made by Secretaries of Lodges for the required blanks, accompa.nied by the statement that they had received none whereby they could make returns. Possibly the failure of the blanks to reach the proper hands grows out of the fact that many Lodges change their Secretaries very frequently, the retiring Secretary failing to turn over the blanks to his successor. GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. The Journal of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge was delivered and mailed with the usual promptness. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on Thursday, the twenty-first of October, at 7 o'clock; on the following Saturday, the twenty-third, I commenced mailing the Grand Lodge Annual, which was pushed to an early completion. As stated in my annual report, one year ago, the printing of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge had been reduced to the minimum. No better work is executed by any pUblishing house in this country than is done by the company which prints our Proceedings. The work is executed with dispatch, the best stock available is used, and the typography is first-class. The work speaks for itself. APPEALS. Quite a number of appeals have reached this office during the term, and were immediately forwarded to the chairman of the Committee having charge of this work. REMOVAL OF LODGES. By order of the M. W. Grand Master, permission was issued to the following Lodges to change their place of meeting: Ava, No. 26. Ashlar, No. 306. Gorin, No. 72. ]'\annersville, No. $88. De Soto, No. 119. Cement, No. 431. Erwin, No. 121. Lambskin, No. 460. Green City, No. 159. Gaynor Cit)T, No. 465. Rowley, No. 204. Bis\\rell, No. 510. Hornersville, No. 215. Wayne, No. 526. :fIale City, No. 216. Prairie, No. 556. Stockton, No. 283. Clarksdale, No. 559. Ca.nopy, No. 284. York, No. 568. Mound City, No. 294.

Proceedings oj-

[Oct.

Dispensations were issued to [lodges for the election of officers as follows: Ozark, No. 297. :QDri<~, No. SOO. l!"aithful, No. 30<t Osborn, No. 817.

Jacksonville, No. 44. 'VilliamsviUe, No. 107. Phl.ttsbllrg, No. 113. Papin ville, No. M.a. Pleasant Grove, No. 142. McGe~, No. 146. Bloomfield, No. 15a. "Vel1~vil1e,

Pl(~asal1t

Hill, No. :$()8.

Western I.. ight, No. :~\)6. Cedfl.r City, No. ~~2f) ..

Excelsior, No. 4,n. Bois 1>'Arc, No. 4,,10. Red Oa.k, No.. ~H)8. Prairie Home, No. f>O~t .. Blswell, No. 510. Chariton, No.. f)13.

No. IH4.

Hornersville, No. 215. Saline, No. 226. WinreutOl1, No.. 231New Salenl, No. 270. St. Clair. No. 273. Cold Spring, No. 274.

Blnirstowll, No. [)57.

Authority was gran.ted to the following Lodges to reballot on rejected applications:

Friendship, No. RH. C1entryvillc, No. 125.

HebroIl, No. N().873.

No. 406.

Lorraine, No. 128.

Chn,rlestol1, No. 407.

\Vestville. No. 202. Good Hope, No. 218. PfLrrott, No. 308.

Conlpetitioll, No. <1~l2. Gaynor City, No. Cowgill, No.. tl{l1.

Corner Stone J No. 32:3. Disp'ens&ti()nSWt~re

issued for the

la~'fiI1g of cortler路st()tH~S

follows :

MemorH\.l Church of St. IJOtl'is.

Court Honse of Ada.i.r County, Kirksville. Court House of Worth County, at OrEl.:ut City. Court House ofCtl.ldwell County, at Killgston. In numerous instances connected with the retnoval of Lodges, El.uthority was issued to the proper officers to dedicate the lIalls thus occupied.

DUPLICATE CHARTERS ISSUl拢J) .. By order of the Most \Vorshipful Grand Mtl.ster, duplicate charters were issuc<i to Chamois Lodge, No. 1&;, and Camden Poin t Lodge, No. Ul9. the originals having beel)' destroyed by fire. GRAND ltgPRESENTA'l'IVP~S COMMISSION.ED.

Commissions were issued to tile f()llowing parties as Representatives of Missouri nea.r the Urand Lodges hereinafter ,named:

Arka.nsa.s, John F. Vaile, Fort Smith, vice John J. Sumpter. Illinois, Geo. A. Stadler, Decatur, vice Jerome R. Gorhl, deceased. New Jersey, Spencer Fullerton, Camden, ,"ice Alfred Hall, renloved. New ~ork, Southwick Halbert, New York, vice John B. Vischer, resigtled.

1898.J

Grand Lodge oj Missouri. COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDED.

M. '\V. Bro. Tygard, Grand ~{aster, recomulended Brother George E. Mayhall for reappointment as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Delaware near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. AlsoM. \V. Bro. Robert F. Stevenson for appointment as Representative ot the Grand Lodge of Indiana near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. These Brethren were duly commissioned as such Representatives. OUTSTANDING LODGE DUES. I have carefully computed the amounts reported by the I.Jodg-es, whose returns I have received, showing dues outstanding and uncollected. The indebtedness to the Lodges, thus reported, is astounding. It will surprise many to learn that the amount owed the reporting Lodg~s is $40)600. It is not for me to make any suggestions to the Grand Lodge respecting this subject. But it is manifest that such a large indebtedness must be a source of embarrassment to many of the Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction.

DELINQUENCY.

It seems scarcely necessary to call attention to the law governing Lodges as to making returns and paying Grand LOdge dues. Despite all that has been said and done along this line, quite a number of Lodges continue to disregard the law and do not make returns or pay dues as required. As is well known~ the law of the Grand Lodge requires Lodges to close their 'fiscal year on the 31st of .rul~~) to be followed by retnrns and Grand Lodge dues on or before "September 1st." If the Grand Secretary should close his books in accordance with this law, the Lodges· that are delinquent would feel mortally offended at being published for neglect of duty, and the finances of the Grand I.Jodge would be greatly below the usual figure. I lUl-ve kept, as last year, the account open until the 12th of October, hoping to secure returns and dues from all Lodges in the jurisdiction. In this I have failed, ft.S formerly) notwi thstanding notices were sent to the derelict Lodges the 1st of September) and on the 1st of October the Grand :Master issued a peremptory order to delinquent Lodges to comply imUlediately with the law or else show cause why their charters should not be sllspended. Up to this date the following Lodges have paid no attention to the cOlnmancl of the Grand Master: NO RETURNS.

Tipton .......................•..•................. No. 5,6

Purdy.................. Fairfield.......................................... Ro\vley Woodla\vn St. Clair Avilla '..

148 184 204 223

27.3 278

BertraIld Marionville Cecil 7. Seligman........... Prairie Hill......... Carl Junction ....•.... Prairie. ...

No. 330 390

.•.

454

517 546 549 5·5tl

NO DUES.

Laclede .. Rising Star..... Billings.....

Ca.nopy............................ .King Hiram...

No. 83 145 279

$92 00 1100

284

5500

809

3700

5.~

Anllville Bis'vell........ Exeter Total

No. 464 51.0 514

$19 00 30 00 22 00

$319 00

Proceedings

2fi

o.l

the

FINANCIAL.

When the Committee nn Accounts examined and approved mjf books, one. year ago, they reported a ba/lnnce on hand, OC,tober 12, IBH7. of $,.1O,~18 ()7 li'rom t'Lnd nfter that date, up to the itwom.ing of dnes for the year 18!)8, I receiYed the sum of 2,0'20 Hi l\f~lking

a totnl of

$42,808 .'\3

'fhe Grnnd Lodge dnes reeeived to dntt~ ff)r ums arl'10unt to 2£),144 00 I have charged myself on the books with Interest on Bonds...... ~25 00 :M~lliing n. total showing for the ~'enr now closed of 'fhe total amount disbursed for the tenn is

Lea'ling

flo

$12.Z87 8tl 28,~)82 18

bn.lance of Assets, C8..'\lh and Bonds

.j.l.'t.J.""','.1

'fhe committee appointed one ye~l.r ago to invest $10,000 of our funds in good p~tying securities have purchased that amO\nlt of bonds, on which interest IHlS been received and entered up in the CllSh book of the Grand Lodge amounting to $225. Deducting the $10,000 expended for bonds from the net assets of the Grnl1d I..edge, there is fl. cash balance in the hands of the Grand TreH.surer amounting to $i~,255.f)5.

HOME ACCOUNT. Since the close of the last Grand Lodge session. I have pa.id out ()Xl account of Masoni<: lrome, $1[),()'10.50, which clnbraees (lIle·Jul.!f of all th(~ GrtLIld Lodge dues received for the yCtl.r lRH7. 'rhe dues rcceiv<Hl on Lodge ~tccount up to da.te for the year 1898 a/mount to $2il,H4. One~ha1f of this RUlli, being $14,572, now duetlH~ ~h~sonit~

llome.

ItEcAPrrUIJA1'ION"

Balallce from last y(~ar Back (IlleS for 1897 'From charter fees Rec~ived from dead I"'odges.. , Money refunded Dispensation fees, eight Lodges Interest on Bonds f(lr six :rnonths...... Dues from Lodges for 1898

$40,848 67 l~·i86 75 80 00 172 96 40 46 240 00

,",','

,................. ., •.. ,

.. '.'...

2'16 00

••...

29,144 00 $72,2:~7

Disbursements

Total Assets, Cash and Bonds

,.,.....

.. ' ,

28){},82 18 ,G"*v.."'uO

The above bala.nce includes t11e$10,000 bonds now in the hands of the Grand Treasurer. Deducting bonds from the above amount of $48,2..1)5.65, will leave ill the treasury, actual cash, S3i~,255.65, as shown by the report of the Grand Treasurer. herein after printed. DUE GRAND LODGE. The unpaid amounts due the Grand I.Jodge from delinquent ledges will foot ()Ver $1,000. 'I'hi2. with charter and dispensation fees, will leave on hand, after deducting the ~l.mount due the Masonic HOlue, full $20,000 with which to meet the rUlllllng expenses of the Grand Lodge for the current year. The gain of assets for the· )'ear over 1897 will reach some 38,000. This shows a. most satisfactory fina.ncial oondition of the Grand Lodge. Fraterna.ll~" submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, October 12, 1898. Grand Secretary.

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1898.J

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. SAM'L M. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER,

In account with GRAND

LODGE OF MISSOURI. A. F. and A. ~I.

DEBITS.

October

14, 1897, To Balance as per last report.......

28, "

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251 91 248 205 939 1,194 938 898 867 566 1,082 1,234 1,340 1,015 1,346 910 883 492 1,981 893 1,415 1,655 704 1,095 644 983 640 1,025 7'l!!. 516 900

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of tlu?

[Oct.

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Bonds for $10,000.00 in han4s of Treasurer. First Mortgage Real Estate Eleventh and Olive Sts., south-east corner, Nos. 34 to 43. Fra.terna.lly submitted, SAM'L M. KENNARD, f;ro/flJd Treaswrer.

[()ct.

Proceedings of the MASONIC HOM.E REPORT.

})rother JOhll ll. I)arsoIl, tIle Board of ])irectors of the1Tasonic IIolne, subnritted the reports of tIle .President of that institution, SUIJerintendent, tIle See-retary, and 'I'reasurer of the I)irectors. [See i\.ppendix, page 232, for l\eport.] In connection vvith this action, the nlern bers of the Board of Directors \vhose terlns of service expired at this session V\rere severally re-elected, and are as fo110\v8: Woods, Jno. R . Parson, Sol. E. \\Taggoner I3enjalnin F. Nelson, and 11e1"11don INVITATION ..

invitation to and, on rnotion, <,~\..i'''''\.d'.)''''\..1\.4 afternoon, setl

RESOLUTION.

Brother I)orsey ,Jal'nison, !)ast mitted the followring resolution, and tlle

sallle W~tS

41r't,,...,.T,\lf"L:l.I't

Reaol'lU!<i, That the petition of Fenton Lodge, No. 281, m~lde to this Grand. Lodge at its la.st Anututl Co:mmunication, to convey to its Trustees its propertl' situated in I~enton. St. IJOuis County, Missouri, be aga.in referred to the Committee on Chartered with the request thtlt sttid. Connnittee report on said.ma.tter, if practicable, at ,"U,I..l) oe~I:U.VU of thE~ Grand lJOdge.

rrhe Gra.nd Lodge was o'clock tllis f,lfternoon.

CAIJI.tEDFRo~r IJABOlt

until two

1898.]

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FIRST DA Y-AFrr~jRNOON SESSION..

October 18, 1898. rrhe Grand Lodge was CALLED TO L.,~BOR at 2 P. M., pursuant to order, by the Deputy Grand Master, R. 'V. Bro. E. F. Allen; Grand Officers present as heretofore. rrhe Oon1mittee on Grand Master's Address subn1itted the follo~ring report, Wllich was adopted: Srr.

LOUIS,

REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. The Committee on the Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, through its Chairman, Brother John D. Vincil, submitted a report, and the same was adopted. Your Committee haVing duly considered the interesting and practical Address of Most Worshipful Grand Master, F. J. Tygard would present the following as the result of our investlg-ations: We approve the recommendation of the Grand Master that the "labors and liberality of the ladies of the Eastern Star" entitle them to the hearty thanks of the Grand Lodge, for their successful efforts in erecting the beautiful chapel now used by our Masonic Home. Their faithful and untiring energie路s in this noble work claim our highest appreciation. We suggest that a. vote of thanks be tendered them, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to convey the same as the expression of our gratitude, such acknowledgments to be formulated by the COlnnlittee on Masonic Honle. We recom~ mend that the action of the Grand ~faster in declining to interfere with 1he action previously t.aken in arresting the charters of I.Jouisville Lodge, No. 428, and Ash Grove Lodge, No. 436, be approved. In the case of Texas Lodge, No. 177, located at Houston, Texas County, we emphatically E:udorse the action of the Grand ~raster; and in order that there may be 110 further question of the standing of Texas Lodge, No. 177, we offer the following resolution: Resolved, That the action of the Grand Lodge, by which the charter of 'fexas Lodge, No. 177, was arrested, is hereby cancelled; that the Lodge be reinstated in all its rights and privileges, and all its actions and proceedings during the past year are to be held as valid. We recommend that the charges preferred against Brother S. R. Lucas, Worshipful Master of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, be referred to a special committee of five, and that the same disposition be made of the charges against Brother John A.. Evans, Worshipful Master of High Hill Lodge, No. 250. We would ask the reference to the Committee on Lodges U. D. of the dispensations granted for the formation of new LodgeR bv the Grand Master. We recommend approval of the disposition of Lodge property made b~" the Grand Master, as reported in his Address. We recommend that that strip of ground of five feet in width, formerly owned by Yancy Lodge, No. 148, now defunct, be quit-claimed to John路 A. Price and N. M. LaMance, of PineVille, thus endorsing the reconlmendation Qf the Grand Ma.~ter. We recommend that the action of the Grand Master, in arresting the coharter 'of Richland Lodge, No. 382, be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lod~es. The remarks of the Grand Master on "ph)'sical qualifications," we would refer to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the decisions reported be ~ent to the same Committee t

Proceed'in,gs oj- the

[Oct.

Vv'e approve of the action of the Grand JYhlster in fE'ference to Br(~ekenridgeL,odge, No. 334. We endorse the action of the Gn'tud Master in flppointing Itepreserltatives ot this G,rand Lodge, nenr the (rrand Lodges named b J' hhn, H,nd approve his fe(~Oln路 mendntiotls made of Brethren to be Representn,tlves, nen,r this (,rand IAxige, of sister GrH.ud Lodges. 'Ve recolnlnend that theinvita,tioll of the Grand l"odge of Virgini~l. to be repn~scnted at the Centeiulial Allniv~~rsHry of the deitth of our \Vorshipfnl Brother George \Yl'tshingtoo, H.t Mt. V~non, on Deeenlber 1>1, 18m), be ref(~rr(~d to ~t connnittee ()f

five. \Ve most heartily endorse the renulrks of the Grand Mil.st(~rc()n(~erningthe l\lnsonic Home. 'l'he recotIunendution of the Grand Master thtl.t provi~ion should, be Inade by the Gr~lnd Lodge for paying District Deputy Oro.urI Mtl.sters H.nd Dil'ltrict Lecturers, who attend the' sessions of the GrHnd Lodge, \ve \vould refer to the Conunittee on Ways and Means. In concluding our report, we would offer sincere congratuhitions to our Grand Mn,ster on the successful administration of the affairs of the Craft during his term of otlice. He is entiUed to due recognition and ~l.ppr()Ytl.l for the safe, conser~nl.tive and judicious conduct of the important trust comluitted to his httuds one yenr ago. Jj-'raterllally submi tted, JOHN D. VINCI!",

R. E. ANDl~RSON. JOSEPH 8. BH.O\VNI~J W.R.8TUBBIJEl"'IEI",D,

G. \VOons. L,EE A. HAI.llJ, H" F. STEVENSON, JOHN R. PARSON, S. B. THOMAS.

A. )[.. HOUGH, D. A. JAMISON,

rrhe following StaIlding the Grand Master:

C~ornlnittees

STA:NDING JURISPRUDltNCE.-R.

\\il'ere

CO~1:MITTEES.

E. Collins, Ohair'7nan; A. 1..1. R()$s, E. F. Hartzell,

~~.

(~ood路

rich, W. R. Edgar. OHAIUTY.-R.

F. Stevenson, Ohairman; Wm. Dodd, <J.H. VanPelt, Ge(). O. Rogers,

B. F. Watson, '1\ B. Adams, O. M. Carter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.-A. :E'isher, Oha,ir"t1ta;l~;Fred A. Kage, WIn. Clough, W. H. Metcalf, O. C. Crouch, Hugh Harrison, A. G. Hollenbeck. ApPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.-R.

W. B. Dunnegan, W. H. CHARTEIctED ~"'Ired

E. Anderson, 01tairntart; I. P. Ryland, T. A. DUlIn, P. Nesbitt, Cyrus H. Jones.

()athout,~J.

LOIlGEs.-Lee A. Hall,

OhaJrnta.'1~j;O. W.

'Bolster. Itrs,ukUn P. ~lOIleSt

W. Btl-U, J. T.lee l'>orter. L. C. J..,Iowry.

LODGES U. D.-E. N. Gray, OhairrlJJ(J'rl.; JI10. D. Moore, Jno H.Barr, .,Ina.T. HAn" nah, W. Oas.e, Starke Koontz. WAYS AND MEANs.-J. B. Thoma.s, Oha.irma.ntV. F. BClor, A. J. Oolman.Oarrl Phillips, Robert Lamar, G. N. JackSOtl. J. P. Tucker. AOOOUNTS.-l!"'. W. Mott, ,Tohxl H. Deems, P. J. Heuer.

Lodge of ]}[issouri. HOME VISITING COMl\11TTEE.-Geo. 1\1:. Spalding, R. 1\'1. Hyams, A. S. Houston Geo. E. Matthews, R. N. Gray. REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.-W. F. Kuhn, Oha/irman; W. D. Gillespie, W. R. Painter. J. M. Wilson, Sr., T. J. Smith, J. V. Adams, B. F. Ball. OBITUARIES.-Dorsey A. Jamison, Ohairr;l"an; Fred. C. Hahn, A. L. Fox, W. J. Marshall, Harmon Cline, E. C. Steele, M. J. Schwarz. BOARDS OF RELIEF.-Wm. A. Hall. Ohair?nanj G. C. Ramsey, G. W. Whitcomb, P. P. Ellis, J. 1. Cline, Wnl. Elsner, T. A. Milburn. TRANSPORTATION PAY

AND

HOTELs.-Jobn R. Parson.

ROLL.-Henry Lihou, Oha'innan; G. K. W. McGee, D. W. Wallace.

MASONIC RALL.-A. M. Hough, Ohairman; Howard Watson, J. B. Thomas. RITUAL.-Allan McDowell, Ohairman; J. C. Finagin, A. Fisher, Seymour Hoyt. HISTORICAL COMMITTEx.-John D, Vineil, Oha'irman; Allan McDowell, W. F. Kuhn, Lee A. Hall.

MOTION.

On motion of Brother W. F. Kuhn, 10 o'clock to-morro"v morning was set apart as the order of the day for considering the amendrnent to Section 125 of the Grand Lodge By-I.la'\vs. 'fIle proposed amendlnent was offered one year ago, and is fOUlld on pag~e 110 of th'e Grand I-iodge Proceedings, 1897. MEMORIALS. ~emorials were presented by Knobnoster Lodge, No. 245, Composite Lodge, No. 369, New Hope Lodge, No. 199, praying the Grand Lodge to refund ill \vhole or in part the amount of dues paid for the year 1898.

A memorial frorn Linn Lodge, 路U. D., praying the Grand Lodge to refund to the Brethren cornposing this new Lodge mOIleys received and paid into tIle Grand Lodge tr'easury from the sale of property belonging to the late Linn Lodge, No. 66. All tIle foregoing memorials were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. G. L. Pao.-8.

AMENDMENT. rrll(~ following By.. Lu\vs of tIle

We offer the

:EUlleUclment to

Arti(lh~

17.

Most Worshipful Orau(!

of tile of That notice to show cause whyahotlld of dues, by out the words" by (1elh!erin;~~ Master :Mt\Son," insert the following word~8,

rea.d when amended. : " Buch notice shall be served by the Secretar)', by

to the delinquent, a. copy

to a.Pt)'e~a.r ; bnt should tUl know Ih retUi<:lcIlce, tweut)f d.~\ys

of the E:U::Lme. teudays before the C,omInunicltlon which his residence be xnore than fiv路e Innes !rom the then a notice 1brwarded by mall to ht.s last known before the date at which he is requireclto t,'I'Uuu.'1'" t!"H~U

TELEGRAM. '1'he followingtelegratn was retary, and re~td to Clra!ld Lodge路

Sec..

"The Grand IJOdge of Kentuoky

MIssouri.

A ,vag, lnad.e and !~dopted Grand Secretary to ackllowledge the above convey to the Grand I.lodge of . Kelltueky our most fraterIlal ings and appreciation.

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EXEM PLIFICATION.

The Grand Lecturer, R,. W.' Brother Allan McDowell, announced that the work and lectures of the first a11d second degrees would be exemplified at Masonic Hall, corner Seventh and Market streets, cOlnmencing at 7:30 P. M. The Grand Lodge having accepted an invitation to visit the Masonic Home, was CALLED FROM LABOR, and proceeded to carry out the purpose of the resolution adopted this morning.

FIRST DA Y~EVENING SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 18,.1898.

EXEMPLIFICATION.

rrhe Grand Lodge was CALLED 'fO LABOR at 7:30 pursuant to order, with R. W. Brother C. H. Briggs, Grand Senior Warden, in the chair, with other Grand Officers. TIle session having been set apart for the exemplification of the work and lectures in the first and second degrees, R. Brother Allan McDowell, Grand IJecturer, took charge of the ceremonies, and proceeded with the exemplification. '1'he "singing section" of 'Erwill Lodge, No. 121, rendered some choice nlusic during the evening.

"T.

Following the exemplification the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

SE(~OND

DAY-':\JO"HNING SESSI()N.

ST.

MEMORIAL.

in InotioIl, the "'' '"\ consisting ()f

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Stevenson, 'F'. vV. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. ~rhe Grand lYraater ann.oullced Comlnittees: ON SU8£>ENl>JU> MASTgns.

Ghae qf S. 1~. IJw~a.~,nl'. .l{rtl'lIt1ille. Emtae, No.165.-Brothers A. M. Hough. man; R. W.l.{cMuUin, and J. Nix. case of John A. B'l'a1~1 rv. M., }ligh Ilill IJoclge, No. 250.-IkotbersC.. c. "Voods, tnan; R. A. O'Neil, and John A. ,Hicll. ON WASHINGTON l\UCIiClaIAL.

Brotl);(,~rs John

Villeil,C"ltirmar~,

R.P\ StevenSOll,

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PETITION.

A petition for dispensation to was presented, and, 011 motion, reI,ert"en

on IJQdges l.T. I).

II.

Ixlgr~l.1n..

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QUESTION.

Brotller T. P. Rixey sublnitted the following question, which, on Inotion, was referred to the Comn1ittee on J urisprudence. Inasmuch as the laws of this jurisdiction provide that no sa.loon-keeper can be a member of any Masonic Lodge in Missouri路Question. HIs it unmasonic conduct for a Ma.son in good standing to sign a petition to m.ake a saloon-keeper? " T. P. RIXEY.

RESOLUTION ..

The following resolution was introduced, and, on motion, referred to the Oommittee on Chartered Lodges: WHEREAS, The title to the south half of the north half (%) of Lot One (1) in Block Two (2), ip. Risk's addition to the town of Williamstown, Lewis County, Mo., is vested in this Grand Lodge, and WHEREAS, Said property belongs to Williamstown Lodge, No. 370, A. F. & A. M., and they desire to dispose of said premises for the purpose of purchasing other property on which to construct a Masonic Hall for their use; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Mi\Ster be authorized to execute a sufficient deed to said property, as requested by Williamstown Lodge, No. 370. A. FISHER.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

On motion of M. 'AT. Bro. J osepll S.. Browne, the Memorial for restoration to good Masonic standing of H. S. Buck and others, presented by the Grand Secretary, was referred to a Special Comnlittee, consisting of Brothers路 Jas. W. Boyd, C. L. Mills and H. E. Nearing. AMENDMENT.

A proposed a,mendment to Section 207, Art. 17, presented yesterday, was advanced to a second reading.

38 INVASION OF JURISDICTION.

Sundry Stella

I)ollock IJodge, as were referred to

GR A NDLECTUR ER.

R. W. Bro. ~~lhtn l\fcDo,vell, (jrand his annual report, ,~rhich ,,""as Proceedings of the (ir~tnd

To Ute J{ost JVOl'sMJtflll

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HertH\\'ith 1: present :myanl'lllal report l\80rarui Leoturer.. It wa..~ determined b~' the Grand bold tion at m()st t\aces$:iblE.~ to the of the similarly in htie the fonowiug pla<.ms: Ku,usaa Gitj", Mlhttl, (~arN:)llt()n, 1'\",lJ~·J:i,:liVu,n::.. Carthage. To I:Uty that 11111 these meetings C~l.lne t<) some of them were f'tl.r in ex<:~\~ss of our sanguine eXl(}e(~:t,~l.liou,s. gatherings have been of in.(~ttlcuhtblt~ advalltage t<> the attend.e<l Ulero, a.nd cert~l.inly no one (~an (1()llbt wlI() ha~, I ha.v~~, afterwards vifiiited which lutd bElen represente<i itt them, and witnessed tbe in(~reued zeal, wen as derived therefrom. I ha.ve held l)istri(~t Lodges at various p()lnts t the Xl'lO;st hnportant and best attex'Hied of which were not New Fl()rEm(~e, eonwaY,BoUvtl,t. Huma.nsville, Bowling Cnrry\'ille, Bla(~kburn,Rich Hill. Mar(~eUne; Prin(~et()ll. Oain()!ville.Oratlt City, Shelhinn., Ka.hoka., Ozark and CCHnpetiti()n. At I~n th~~se the Dlstrl(~t I..eoturers were present and assisted in tbework. In adcUtioo, I I.lodges, ttS extensIvely a..~ possible, in the various parts of the State. The DistrictI"eeturers have, t'lS *t rule, thE~ir with signal flcIeUtl·.. That their services have bE.H~n so utlc&Hc<i for rrHl.~ be attrlbu.t€~(1 m.t\h.lly to two causes: 1. Nt~glect ()n the p~),rt the H. to itlVltE~ the IJt1i<cturerto viJ:!it them. I'-or this there is no known rernecly. 2. The f~l(~t that the on t\ooount ()t its sm~tll resources, ftlell; nun,hIe to pay tbe neoeSS~trYElxpeXlsies the IoIecturErr. '1"hl.s trouble the Gran(i I..odge (~l:tn, in my opinion. settle. I tn)f recommell.. dation,made last year, that in th~~ event of a visit the IJecttlt'E~r td 8.01 lAXige tha.t, owing to any cause, is unable te>' pay bil be be authorlz6<:I to oertify the an.me up to the Grand by a. cert16ca:tG fromtbe IJodge of such inability,and that the tbereUpoxl e.uthorf~ed to issue

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a warrant to such Lecturer for said amount; provided, that in no case shall a sum larger than $15.00 be paid for ODe or more visitations to any particular Lodge. It has been argued that such a provision would place such Lodges on the pauper list. What then? Is honest poverty a crime? The Grand Lodge has again and Rg-ain remitted the dues of Lodges, without an)r stigma being placed on the Lodges therefor. On the con.. trary, it ought to be placeJ. to the credit of a Lodge that, although overtaken by misfor.. tune, and consequently almost bankrupt in funds, it still desires to carryon the work of Masonry properly, and is willing to adopt and carry out the means which the Grand Lodge may provide for this purpose. As to the expen!'ie, it is believed it will be trifling in comparison with the benefits to be secured. If this provision is adopted, I do not believe that there is a single Lodge in the State that would avail itself of the privilege unless justly entitled to do so. My only fear is that, through false pride, some might fail to avail themselves of its benefits who would be justly entitled thereto. I believe that in the long run the Grand Lodge, through increased membership in such Lodges, and consequent increased dues, would be amply repaid for the slight expenditure. I recommend that $500.00, or as much路 thereof 8S may be necessary, be appropriated for this purpose. In the year 1896 the State was redistricted, a large number of new Districts being formed and old ones changed. This necessitated the appointment of lOany new District Lecturers. In order to qualify them for the work, the Grand Lodge authorized the Grand Lecturer to hold a number of meetings in various parts of the State for their especial benefit. For this purpose $300 were appropriated. of which amount only $621 were .used. 'rhe meetings were held, lasting three days at each point. They were eminently successful, But many of the newly-appointed Lecturers, and a few of the old, had much to learn as well as much to unlearn. Three days is a short time in which to become thoroughlJI proficient in the work and lectures of the three degrees. At the close of these meetings a large majority of the Lecturers had the work of the Grand Lodge practically verbatim. A number did not so have it. Besides, since that date, a number have resigned or removed from the district, or through ill health, press of business, or otherwise, have ceased to be efficient in the work. I therefore recommend that the Grand Lecturer be authorized to hold one or more Schools of Instruction for the benefit of the District Lecturers at such point or points as may be found convenient, and that the sum of $800, or so much thereof as may be needed, be appropriated to pay the expenses necessarily incurred in the premises. I append hereto an abstract of the reports of District Lecturers: FIRST DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. J. ~I. Threlkeld assisted the Grand Lecturer in a District Lodge of Instruction at Kahoka, at which nearly all the Lodges in the District were represented. He held Lodges of Instruction of four days each at Queen City, Wyaconda, and Revere. He bas also visited Nos. 16, 167,259,290,818,362, and S$O, some of them several times. He reports a revival of interest in nearly all the Lodges. SECOND DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. A. Fisher assisted the Grand Lecturer in two District Lodges of Instruction held respectively at Kirksville and Edina. He also held Lodges of Instruction at Williamstown and Newark. All were well attended. He has visited most of the I..Iodges inhis District, and finds them in fine working order. THIRD DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. J. J. Dillinger reports that in addition to the State Lodge of Instruction held at Milan, he has visited several Lodges) remaining with each three da)"s; and has given more than the uaual amount of private instruction. The Lodges are in fair condition. FOURTH DISTRICT-R. W.Bro. C. W. Bolster refers to his report as D. D. G. M., ~n whioh his official acts are fully recorded. He assisted the Grand Lecturer in holdiIlg a Lodge of Instruction at Princeton. which was well attended.

Proceedirzgs oj the

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FIfTH DlS'l'RICT-R. vV. Bro. J. 'N. Barkley held u. weekly Lodge of Instruction during the fall and winter months, at Alb~lny. He has held Lodges of Instruction of three days each at Hatfield and L()rraine. He hELS visited a. nUlnber of other I",odges, and bas responded to all calls made upon hinl. The Lodges are in fair working order. SEVgNTH DlS'l'IUCT-R. 'V. Bro. J. J. Denny reports that owing to the condition ofllis health he has not been able to visit his Lodges during the ~fear. He }Ul,.S instructed, privately, llHtny' ofticers ~ul.d Brct.hrcn of different Lodges. rrllc Lodges t1re ill fairly good condition.

EIGII'rH DrSTltICT-R. '-IV. Bro. Robt. 1'. Penick held the usual weekly I..Iodge of Instruction in St. Joseph during the winter mOllth:s for the benefit of the city and' neighboring l"odges. 'l'he sessions ,vere fairly well attended and some good acconlpUshed. He has given much private instruction to officers and individun.l nlembers. He has not been called upon to visit any of the I..Iodges outside of the city' of St. Joseph, and, therefore, has not done so. He has held himself in readiness to do so at any time.

NINTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Robert E. Maupin has not been called upon to hold any Lodges of Instruction during the year, and, therefore, has held none. He has) however, visited it number of Lodges and assisted in conferring the degrees. TWELFTH DISTRICT-R. 'lil. Bro. C. C. Bigger assisted the Grand Lecturer in a District Lodge of Instruction at Marceline, \vbich resulted in great good to the District. In addition he has visited all his Lodges, some of them several times. He reports that great progress bas been made in bis District during the yea.r.

THIRTEENTH: DISTRICT-It. \V. Bro. T. A. Still reports that the I..odges in his District are fairly well posted in the work. At his request, he being ul1tlble to attend, It. \v. Bro. J. J. Dillinger held a I.tOdge of Instruction ill his District, which was well attended. He hasgivenmuoh private instructioll. FOUltTEENTfI DIs'rlUCT-It. W. Bro. George E. Mfl.~'han held a District L,odge ()f Instruction at Curryville, at which the Grand Lecturer bad charge of the work. The various Lodges were well represented at this meeting. He also held a I...odge of Instruction at Clarksville, at whicbflve IJodges 路were represented. Great interest was taken, and the school wa.s a decided success. lIe visited Phcenix. I..odge, No. 136, at Bowling Green, and a.ssisted in conferring degrees. He found the Lodge sadly, and, a.s he thinks, inexcusably deficient in the work, as it possesses good material, (~oll1posed of young men, Who, if they would give the matter proper attention) could rea.<1il~1 b(~come proficient. He has given a good deal of private instruction, and bas promptlj' met all calls made upon him. Several of his Lodges a.re very deficient in the work, llor do they seem to desire the aid or assistance of an instructor, at least he so infers, from the fact that when he indicated to them that he was willing to siene them a.t any time, they either entirely ignored hl.8 offer, or made the excuse that it was not convenient. He has, however, done his duty, and the fault, if any there be, rests with the Lodge.s.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Edwin G. McGee resigned his position in Ju1)', as he had removed fram the District. He had held himself in readiness to give all p<.)ssible aid and instruction to the Lodges, but hadon!y been called on by one I",ooge. Some of the Lodges are In need of instruction, but as they did not evince atlydesire f()f it, he saw no good way to force it on them. SEVENTEENTII DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. W. R. Painter has visited many of' his Lodges. Most all of them are doing good, alld SODIe of them excellent work. Be bas responded to all calls. Tbere has been quite a reviva.l of Masonry in his District. A State Lodge of Instruction was held by the Grand Master and Grand Leot:nrer at Ca.rrol1t()n~ at路 which eleven Lodges were represented.

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N'INETEENTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Campbell Wells held a Lodge of Instruction at Barry, which was well attended and very successful. He has attended at regular and special meetings of most of the Lodges, and instructed them in the work. He has also given considerable private instruction. There are two or three Lodges in which the work is very poorly conferred, but he has, as yet, been unable to get them 8ufficientl)r interested to have the necessary instruction which, so far as he is concerned, is free to them. He has always willingly responded whenever called upon by Lodge or Brother. He thinks the work in the District is on the improve. TWENTIETH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. John C. Yocum makes an路 interesting report, which, owing to the importance of the District, from the fact that it contains so nlany Lodges and individual Brethren, and the further fact that the Henls therein contained are not included in the report of the D.D. G. M., 1 copy in full in his own language. "1 herewith submit to you my annual report as D. G. L. for the T\V,entieth District for the year ending October 18, 1898. "As has always been our custom, we opened a District Lodge of Instruction in Masonic Hall,912 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo., on the first Saturday evening in January, 1898, and continued the same once a week for six weeks. This District Lodge of Instru(~tion was well attended by all of the city Lodg~s, and some of the eountry Lodges. Much interest and enthusiasm was manifested in learnil1~ the work, and the results were very flattering indeed. I feel justified in saying that in severa.l of the city Lodges two or three teams could be selected who would be able to do the degree work correctly and creditably. In addition to the regular Lodge of Instruction, I have been called upon frequently to give instruction ill my office to officers of Lodges, which I have always done cheerfully, and have also visited all the city Lodges, and rendered whatever assistance in that way that seemed necessary. "During the year I held a Lodge of Instruction at. Lee's Summit, which was well attended by the officers and members of the Lodge at that place, and also by a few visitors. The old trouble in this ~odge has aU disappeared, and the members are again thoroughly united, and working together harmoniously for the upbuilding of the Lodge. "Several weeks ago I made my first visit to Blue Springs Lodge, located at Blue Springs, Mo. This Lodge owns its own Hall, and is well equipped, and its menlbers are above the average, but owing to the ~trong competition of other Orders who solicit members, and offer admission at lower rates, our Brethren were unable to do anything, and, in fact, had not conferred a degree for over two years, but since the Grand I.JOdge so generously reduced the minimum fee to $20, the Lodge at this place is receiving some petitions, and I had the pleasure, when there, to sSsiHt in conferring the third degree upon the first candidate received after the revival. Good reports nlay be expected from this Lodge. I have officially visited aU of the Lodges in this District during the year, and 1 am pleased to be able to report that all of them are in better condition than they -ever have been before during my term of office. "This report would not be complete without reference being made to the ver}" inter.. esting and successful State Lodge of Instruction, held in this city, the first week in January of this year, and whIch was presided overby M.W. Bra.. F. J. Tygard, Grand Master, and the Ritualistic work in your charge as Grand Lecturer. "After this largely attended and enthusiastic Lodge of Instruction, I felt it almost usel'ess to attempt further instruction for the benefi t of the city Lodges, but they insisted" and 1 gave them six. weeks' additional instraction. But much of the success of our work of instruction in this District, this yea.r, resulted directly or indirectly trom tbat State Lodge of Instruction.

"Althougb of a personal nature, I would feel1!l'ngrateful and la-eking itl apprecIation. if I did notcommuntc8tte to you the uniform kitldness andeourtesy that greeted me where\?er I went. and attended all my official efforts. A.ll this greatly aided me in lU.Y .endeavors, and made duty a pleasure."

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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT-R. vV. Bro. C. II. Frost reports all the Lodges except two in a flourishing condition. He makes special mention of Nos. 476, 149, 437, and 364 as bright and zealous Lodges. TWENTY.SECOND DISTRICT-R. \V. Bro. D. M. Pinkerton says the District is in a prosperous condition, nearly all having had a steady increase of membership. TWENTY-THIRD DrSTRICT-R. W. Bro. A.. L. Ross held a Lodge of Instruction at Bunceton to which all the Lodges in the District were invited, but less than a majority responded. The local attendance, however, was good, and a very intere~ting and profitable meeting was held. has visited several Lodges, and has responded to all caUs made upon him. He thinks the state of Masonry in the District fairly good.

TWENTY-FoURTH DrSTRICT-R. W. Bro. J. W.Hulett held a Lodge of Instruction at Ashland, which was well attended. He has visited most of the Lodges and finds them well up in the wor-k. All the Lodges in the District are crowded with work. TWENTY~SEVENTH DISTRICT-R. \V. Bro. Geo. S. Townsend assisted the Grand Lecturer in a District Lodge of Instruction held at TroY,at which ten Lodges were represented. He has endeavored to answer all calls made upon him. and finds all the Lodges, except three, in fairly good working order.

TWENTY-NINTH DrSTRICT-R. W. Bro. B. H. Ingram has held Lodges of Instruction at Kingsville and Chilhowee. He has informally instructed the two Lodges in. Sedalia until they have the work substantially correct. The Lodges in Johnson County, with one Of two exceptions, have the Grand Lodge work. None of the Lodges in Benton County have called on him for instruction, consequently. he is not advised as to their proficiency. THIH,TIETH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Jno. T. Short, has visited and held Lodges of Instruction 'at the fol1owin~ places: Moniteau, Jamestown, Clarksburg and Iberia. The attendance was fttir and interest good. He has had no other calls. THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. R. W. McMullin has visited Lodges at Hillsboro, De Soto and Potosi. He informed the other Lodges of his readiness to visit them at any tiOle~ and has been awaiting their pleasure. All the Lodges in the District do fair work. THIEtTY.TIIIRD- DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Wm. A. Hall makes an interesting report, which, OWing to the fact that his District is much the largest in the State, and that the, facts stated will not be giv~n in the report of the D. D. G. M., is given in full in his own langua~e: U A Lodge of Instruction for the Thirty-Third Masonic District of Missouri, was held in the City of St. Louis, commencing Satnrday evening, January 8th, and continuing everyfoUowing Saturday evening during the months of January and Febrnary. R. W. Bro. Howard vVatson, D. D. G. M., presiding. Every Lodge in the District (32 in all), was represented at these meetings, and路 the attendance exceeded that of any previous session of the Lodge of Instruction ever held in this District. From the first meeting the Brethren seemed determined to make this the banner year for attendance at the Lodge of Instruction. The total attendance dluing. the session was ] ,~83t w'ith an average attendance of 160~ for each meeting night, and 011 the evening of January 22d, " the Secretary announced, after the roll cal1, that 182 officers, members and visitors had responded. It was not unusual for every officer of a Lo~ge to be present-Master, Wardens, Deacons and Stewards. One Lodge in particular,' deserves special mention 路fOf the nniform interest and zeal of its officers and members in these meetings. I refer to Meridian Lodge, No.2. The total attendance of this L',)dge was 158, and th~ District Deputy Grand Master presented them with a very beautiful and appropriate banner; at the close of the session, for their zeal and enthusiasm, and for having the largest attendance of any Lodge in the District.

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HI regret to say that owing to sickness in my family, and unusual press of business, I have been unable to visit the Lodges in my District during the past year as often as I should have liked, although I have always responded whenever my services were requested, and have siezed every opportunity to visit those Lodges where I thought I could do the most good. I havealways. met with the most kindly and courteous treatment from the Brethren, and I assure you that my duties as District Lecturer during the

past three years have been a pleasure instead of a burden. "From Observation, I believe there is a growing and steady improvement in the work in most of the Lodges, and especially a most gratifying and commendable spirit of Fraternity and Brotherly Love among the members路of the various Lodges, as manifested by the frequent exchange of visits, where they assist each other in the work, and spend a short time together, in a social manner, after the working tools are laid aside. hI cannot close this brief and incomplete report of my stewar(lship in this District without thanking ~rou for the kindly manner in which )tOll have assisted me in the discharge of my duties."

THIRTy-FOURTH DISTRICT-.;R. W. Bro. H. H. Hohenschild assisted the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer in a State Lodge of Instruction held at Rolla. He held Schools of Instruction at Cuba and St. James, at each of which places the attendance was good. No demand has been made on bim by the other Lodges. THIRTY-SIXTH; DISTlUCT-R. W. Bri!).Cbas. Sprague held a District Lodge of Instruction at Butler, which was poorly atttended. All the Lodges are doing fairly well in the work. He has visited nearly aU the LoogesQuring the year, and has held himself in readiness to respond to any calls that might be made upon him. THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. W. B. Dunnegan assisted the Grand Lecturer in a District Lodge of Instruction at Bolivar, at which a large number of the Lodges were represented, and he thinks a great amount of good was done. He has responded to all calls made upon him by Lodges and individual members.

FORTIETH DISTRICT-R. VV. Bro. Se)tIDOur Hoyt held a weekly Lodge of Instruction at Greenfield during the winter months for tlie benefit of the two Lodges located 8t 'that place, and of neighboring Lodges. The attendance was very good.. He held a Lodg~ of Instruction at Stockton, which was well attended. He also visited the Lodge at Filley. No other calls were made upon him. FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. R. L. Wardln held Schools of Instruction at the fonowing places: Schell City, Montevallo, Richards, Golden City, Sheldon, Bronaugh and Liberal. With two exceptions, the Lodges are in prosperous condition, some having had an unusual amount of work. FORTY路SECOND DrsTRlcT-R. W. Bro. Harmon Cline assisted the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer at a State Lodge of Instruction at Carthage, at which twelve Lodges were represented. His report shows a long list of visitations, evidencing much activity in the work. He has visited nearly all his Lodges, some of them a number of times. Of eourSE:~ the Lodges are in good condition. FORTy.'rHIRD DISTRI~J1'-R. W. Bro. D. B. Farnsworth held a weekly Lodge of Instruction B.t Springfield during the winter months, of which all the Lodges were notified. The m.eetings were not well attended, and there seemed to be but little interest manifested. He has visited a few of the Lodges and assisted in conferring the degrees, and has given instruction whenever desired. FORTy-FOURTH DrSTRICT-R. W. Bro. E. C. Steele held Lodges of Instruction at Top,az and at Ava, and has visited Lodges at Hartville, Mansfield and Mountain Grove' These Lodges all do good work. He has offered his services to all the Lodges in the District, severally, with one proviso-that they turn out and give him their, time and

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attention. None accepted except such as are above named. He feels that he has done bis whole dlltYt and if his efforts have not been crowned with success, the fault must rest where it belongs. FORTy-FIFTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. T. W. Cotton held a weekly Lodge of Instruction at VanBuren dnring the winter months. He held a School of Instruction at Winona, which was fa.irly well attended. He has given considerable private instruction. FORTy-SIXTH DrSTRICT-R. W. Bro. VV, J. Marshall bas visited a number of Lodges, exemplified the work and conferred degrees. Most of the Lodges are prosperous, but he finds there is still room for improvement in theirwork. FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. F. A. Kage has visited Lodges at Jackson, Pocahontas, Oak Ridge, and Millersyille for instrllction and to assist in conferring degrees. FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. E. J. Deal has not been called upon to visit any of the Lodges, but. has assisted the Brethren, at various times, who have called upon him for instruction. The Fraternit)f seems to be prospering, and members are showing an increasing interest in the work, many of whom are well qu~litied to confer the d~grees. FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Matthews held a School of Instruction at West Plains t lasting twenty nights, for the benefit of the Lodge at that place., and of the District, in general. ,The meetings were fl1irly well attended and much good, doubtless t resulted. He has also held Schools of Instruction at Rockbridge, \Villow Springs, Bakersfield, and Thomasville. He finds a decided advance in ritualistic work. FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. R. N. Gray held a Lodge of Instruction at Ozark, which was well represented by' the various Lodges, the. Grand Lecturer being present in charge of the work. It resulted in a revived interest in the l~odges represented. During the winter months he held weekly meetings of instruction at Ozark tJ!~at were well attended.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT-R. W. Bro. John E. Adamson visited Red Oak Lodge 011 occasions, remaining three days each time, and they.are now (as they ought to be) in splendid condition.Âˇ He has assisted in conferring the degrees in several of the Lodges and finds the work in his District generally well done.

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Fraternally sUbmitted, ALLAN McDOWELL, Grand Lectu..rer.

COMMISSION.

A commissiOll of R. W. Bro.. Geo. E. Mayhall as representative of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, near the Grand Lodge of Missouri, was presented. Brother Mayhall was not present to be welcomed by the Grand Master.

Lodge of Missouri.

COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.

John D. \lincil,Colninittee on Correspondence, submitted his annual revie\\T,and tIle same 'vas ordered printed in the Journal of the Grand Lodge. [See Appendix.]

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

'rIle Conllnittee' on Lodges Under Dispensation, through its Chairlnau, R. W. Bro. R. N. Gray, submitted the following report, and the some was adopted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. &: A. M.:

Your Committee on Lodges U. D., beg leave to report that we have carefully examined the records and returns of the following Lodges, and recommend that charters .be granted to them: N arne. California Comfort Gothic Hatfield.., Jamesport Linn Mt. Ararat Pee Dee Pittsville

Locat'ion. California Rocky Comfort Alexandria Hatfield Jamesport Linn Topaz Musselfork Pittsville 路

Oounty. Moniteau. '1icDonald. Olark. Harrison. Daviess. Osage. Douglas. Chariton. Johnson.

In matters of petitions from Morley Lodge, in Scott County, and Ash Grove Lodge, in Greene County, we recommend, in both cases, reference to the incoming Grand

Master. We recommend that the following Lodges, after receiving charters, procure new a.nd more appropriate books for their records, and copy therein the minutes of their past meetings complete: California, Gothic and Pittsville. The following Lodges should attend to incorporating in their records a copy of the dispensation under which they have been working: California, Oomfort, Gothic, Linn, Mt. Ararat, and Pee Dee.

We also would advise that Gothie Lodge correct the minutes of their meeting of :Ma1 路21, 1898, where they make reference to an assessment of $2 per member for a

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general fund~ as Grand Lodge By-Laws. Section 109. Article XII, forbids such procedure, and we think the error exists only in the language of the minutes. The fonowing is a summary of the work performed, and IJlembership of the Lodges. under dispensation:. Initiated, 28; passed, 22; raised, 18; received, 2; dimitted, 2: deaths, 1; total members, 187. Fraternally submitted, R.N. GRAY, JOHN D. MOORE, JOHN H. BARR, JOHN HANNAH, W. CASE, STARKE KOONTZ, Cornmittee.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.

'fhe Committee on Accounts, through its Chairman, Brother F. W. Mott, presented a report, and the same was adopted. It is as follows: ST. LOUIS, October 18,1898.

To the Most WorsMpful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. &- A. M.:

Your Committee on Accounts respectfully make report that we have examined the books and vouchers of your financial officers since the end of the last session in 1897, with the following results, viz.:

Balance on hand, October 12, 1897

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$40,848 67

RECEIPTS.

Dues 189S-August 3d to October 12th $29,144j)O B,alance dues 1897. .. ......•... 1,486 75 Charters ~ '........ 80 00 Dispensations.. .. ...•.. .. 240 00 Dead Lodges..................................................................... 172 95 Intereet on Bonds.......................................................... 225 00 R,e~nded by Grand Tyler '.............................. 26 05 Refunded from pay-roll '. 14 41 Total

81.889 16

$72,237 83

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Appropriation.

Printing Proceedings of 1897 $ -988 00 Postage, printing, stationery, incidentals, viz. : Postage 路 $309 00 Printing and stationery 368 50 Clerk hire .. 600 Ou Sundries..... .. . 57 74 1,335 24

$1,000 00

2,500 00

2,500 00 2,250 00 300 00 50000 150 00 250 00 100 00 338 00 3,691 38 900 00 500 00 1100 15,040 50

Salary Grand Secretary Salary Grand Lecturer .., Salary Grand Treasurer, 1897-98 Salary Chairman Foreign Corre~pondence ~ SalaryG'rand Tiler Exp,enses M. W. Grand Master Expenses and per diem of Special Deputles Expenses Communication of 1897 ~ Expenses mileage and per diem Expense, rent Grand Lodge office Oharity Stenographer Ash Grove Lodge case . Masonic Home accounts L~ga.l services, D. A. Jamison, attorney Expenses Grand Lodge session to Tiler Expense balance Remington type-writer Dues refunded (overpayment) Taxes on Canton property

. . 2,250 00 ..

. . . . .

300 00 500 00 15000 250 00

4140 333 00 3,737 39 900 00 500 00

. .. . 11 00 . . 15,040 50 600 . 26 40 . 5875 . 47 50 . 7 00 ..

1,350 00

Total disbursements.

$28,982 18

Balance on hand in the Treasury, including ~10,000 of bonds

$43,255 65

In comparing the foregoing statement, it will be seen tbat the disbursements were than the appropriation provided therefor, except hl case of " Mileage and per diem of members of the Grand Lodge," the expense was $46.01 in excess.

S88.36 less

It will alsO' be noted that in the last five items, aggregating $145,65, there was no appropriation for the expense, which was unforseen, but l1ecess~ry. Your Committee found the books of the Secretary in their usual good condition, which enabled us to complete our labor without unnecessary delay. Fraternally submitted, F. W.MOTT,

JOHN H. DEEMS, PHIL. J. HEUER,

Oommittee.

AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

The amendment to Section 125 of . tIle Grand Lodge ByLaws, presented one year ago, by Brothers W. F. Kuhn and Allan McDowell, and found' on page 110 of the Proceedings

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of 1897, was read ar]d discussed at considerable lengtll. A vote ,vas taken: in favor of the anlendment, 140; opposed, 136. The Grand Master declared thean1endlllent adopted. Subsequently, a motion ,vas lnade t~ reconsider the vote by which said alnendrl1ent ,vas adopted. rrhe motion to reconsider did not prevail. The aUlendlnent to the above mentioned section is as follows: It is incompetent for any Lodge in this jurisdiction to confer either of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry on any person whose physical defects are such as to prevent him from receiving andimpa~ting the ceremonies of the several degrees. Prottided, that nothing herein contain1ej shan be so construed as to render anyone ineligible to the privileges of Masonry, who can, by the aid of artificial appliances, conform to the necessary ceremonies.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

rrhe reports fron1 the District Deputy Grand l\fasters were presented and referred to Appropriate Committee. [See Appendix, pp. 188-213. The following were presel1ted tOQ late for insertion under proper heading, and are appended herewith :] SIXTH DISTRICT. MARYVILLE, 1\1:0.,

F. J. Tygara, Esq., Grand Master:

October 10, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER:-

The past :year has been a quiet one with the Lodg-es generally in this District, though a few Lodges have had quite an increase of membership. I look for some~ thing of a revival of interest in Masonry through the winter months. I have nothing, I believe, of special importance to report at this time. Fraternally yours, JAMES TODD, D. G. M. Sixth pi8triCt. TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. TROY,

F. J. Tygara, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., October 11, 1898.

DEAR SIR. AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-

seventh District. At Silex, Mo., December 1, 1897, with the assistance of a number of Brethren of neighboring Lodges, 1 opened a specific Grand Lodge, a.nd organized Silex Lodge,No. 70,whieh had been chartered at the recent session of the Grand Lodge.

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February 9, 10, and 11, I held a District ~odge of Instruction in the Hall of Troy Lodge, No. 34. R. W. Bro. Allan McD'owell was present, and in charge of the Instructioll. The meeting was well attended, and, I believe, of permanent benefit to the Craft. There was an average attendance of 25 at the various sessions, and several Lodges outside the District were represented. I have no other official acts to report. I have been unable to visit the Lodges as frequE'ntly as I desired, but have endeavored to answer all calls made upon me. All the Lodges in the District, with possibly one or two路 exceptions, have been doing considerable work during the past year, are in a peaceful and prosperous condition, and in good working order. Thanking ~ou for the confidence reposed in me, and regretting my inability to devote more time to the discharge of the duties of the office, I remain, Fraternally yours, GEO. S. TOWNSEND,

D. G. 11-1.

TWENTY-EIGHTH

Twenty~Se-venth

District.

DISTRICT. WENTZVILLE, Mo.,

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

October 6. 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I take pleasure in reporting to yon that peace and harmony prevail in this District, and the spirit of true Masonry pervades most of our Lodges and Brethren. There has been some increase in membership; the work is cr(;,\ditably done in m.ost of the Lodges, and the officers and members are generally faithful to their vows. Lodge rooms are kept in good condition, aud are as well supplied with equipments of all kinds as their financial condition will justify. Upon the whole I think there is improvement in our borders along aU liues. I have visited all the Lodges in the District, except one, during the )"'ear. Thanking you for your confidence and favors shown, I am, Fraternally yours, CHARLESJ. WALKER, D. G. M. 'I'wenty-Eiphth District.

THIRTY-THIRD, DISTRICT.

F. J.路Pyuara, Esq., Grana Ma8ter:

ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 18, 1898.

DEAR SIR. AND BROTHER-

The first duty devolving on me at the commencement of the present Masonic year, was the organization of Webster Groves Lodge, No.8i, under charter, dedicating their Hall, and installing their officers, at \Vebster Groves, Mo., October 26, 1897. I was aSRisted in these ceremonies by M. W. Bros. John D. VillCil, Grand Secretary; Jno. R. ParsoIl, Wm. R. StulJblefleld, and Dorsey A. Jamison, Past Grand Masters,and many other distinguished Masons, who, by their presence and assistance, made the occasion both notable and interesting. On December 20, 1897, by virtue of authority received from you, I visited and suspen<.ied the lb.notions of one of the Lodges in this District, which were restored by you, personally, at a later date. I..I. P:a,o.-4.

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On"January 4, 1898, by virtue of a dispensation issued by you, I superintended the removal of Erwin Lodge, No. 121, from their. old location to the Hall at Eighth and Franklin avenuE', occupied by !taska Lodge, No. 420. On each Friday night during the months of January and ~"ebrllary, I held a Lodge of Instrlletion at Seventh and Marke t streets, in this city. R. \V. Bro. "'ro. A. Hall, D. D. G. I.;., had charge of the work, and de~erves special commendation for the proficiency he has attained, and his success as a teacher. 'l'he aUelldnn<>€ at the!'e me€-Ungs was much larger than ever in the history of the Lodge of Instruction in this District. By virtue of a dispensation issued by yon, I superintended the remo'·al of Lambskin Lodgp, No. 460, and dedieated new Hall at No. 922 Old Manchester road, in this city, after having previously inspected and approved the same. The intereRt in Lodge meetings is well maintained, and the nnmber of degrees COll ferred will, I think, compare favorably with any District in the State. Thanking )Ton for the honor of the appointment, I am, Fraternally yours, M

HOWARD WATSON,

D. G. M. Thil'tYMThird District.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. BUTLER,

Mo., October 1, 1898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEA.R SIR AND BreOTHER-

One distinctive benefit of residing in the same Distrir-t with the Grand

Ma~ter is the fact that the D. D. G. M. is thus relieved of all qlleHtions which Inight t or would, other wise be referred to him, as they go to the Grand Master for information, instead of calling upon a subordinate. All Lodges in this District have been prosperous the past yea.r, and nothing has occurred to mar the unity which has so long existed. The Lodges in my Dl~trict are located from ten to twenty miles from my home. It would take both time and money to visit them, and as the Grand Lodge has made no provision for expen8es of'D. G. Ms., I have been unable to visit as many of the Lodg(:ls as I wished. "The laborer is worthy of his hire," it is said, whieh might be Rlnended by inserting the word ~'expenses" in place of "hire," and I hope the Grand Lodge will provide for the actualexpenses of D. D. G. Ms. when engaged in work for the" good of the order/' for the benefit of the Oraft in general, but my successor and all other D. D. G. Ms. of the State in particular. Fraternally yours, O. D. AUS'l:IN, M

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FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

SPRINGFIELD,

Mo., September 20, 1898.

DEA.R SIR AND BROTHER:-

I hereWith submit the following as my repprt for the year as Deputy Grand Maste r for the Forty-Third District. On December27, 1897, I dedicated [the Rall of Doric Lodge, No. HOO, at Elkland, Webster County, that Lodge having removed from Charity, DallasOounty, to Elkland. i

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I also on the same day, by invitation, installed the officers elect for the ensuing year. On January 10, 1898, I visited Solomon Lodge, No. 271, at Springfield, and assisted at the installation of the officers for the ensuing year. On January 17,1898, I visited United Lodge. No.5, being accompanied on this occasion by Brother C. C. Woods, ·P. G. Master, and assisted in installing the officers for the ensuing year. On January 27,1898, I visited Gate of 'remple Lodge, No. 422, and witnessed the conferring of the E. A. Degree upon one candidate. At all of these meetings I· was appropriately received. and accorded every courtesy. All of these Lodges are in good working condition and prosperous, and are doinggood·work. On :M.arch 3, 1898, I visited Henderson Lodge. No. 477, at Henderson, Webster County. I found this Lodge somewhat rU8ty all along the line. I spent· some time with them, advising them on different matters of law and procedure, and I think succeeded in creating new interest among the members. One thing that impressed me at this time was the statement that I was the first Deputy who had visited them since they were set to work. On September 3,1898, I visited Relief Lodge. No. 34:6, at Republic, Greene County. This was a special meeting, called for the purpose of considering the matter of a surrender of the charter. After I had heard an expression from the Brethren present, I fe 1t satisfied that to surrender their Charter would be best for all concerned, and I advised them as to the proper mauner to proceed, and I presume that they will carry out their intention and effect the surrender in due time. Some time ago I was informed by the Secretary of Rising Star Lodge, No. 145, at Ebenezer, that they had voted to surrender their charter, and asked my advice in the matter. I advised him regarding the law in the matter, and suppose due return has been made to the Grand Secretary's office in t~is matter. After consultation with Brother Farnsworth, D. D. G. L., .we decided that we would hold a Lodge of Instruction in Springfield 011 each Friday ni)tht during the months of January and February. Accordingly we issued a joint circular to each Lodge in the District advising them of that fact, and urging an attendance upon the part of their officers, if possible. These meetings were held, but were not as well attended as we could have wished. Brother Farnsworth labored diligently, and those who attended regularly profited much by these meetings. A number of other matters have been attended to, about which reports were made at the time. I have also conducted considerable correspondence, and answered many ques.. tion,sof law and· procedure. Owing to sickness in my family during the year I have been. unable to devote as much time to this work as I had hoped, but I trust t.hat have fLccomplishedsome good, and that my efforts have not been in vain. With thank& for the confidence reposed, I am, ' Fraternally yours, A. S. COWDEN, D. G. M. Forty- Thir'd District.

'rile Grand Lodge was this afternoon.

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DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 19, 1898.

The M. W. Grand Lodge convened at 2:30 P. M., pursuant to order, R. W. Bro. E. F~ Allen, Deputy Grand Master, present and presiding.

TELEGRAM.

The following telegram was read by the Grand Secretary: " Cor,UMBUS, OHIO, October 19, 1898. The Grand Lodge of MtlSOns of Ohio sends greeting to the Grand Lodge of Missouri t wishing it success and prosperity. J. H. BROMWELL, t,;

G1'and Se<:relary.' ,

The Grand Lodge directed the Grand Secretary to respond to the above telegraln in suitable terIns.

SUSPENDED MASTERS.

The COillluittee on Suspended Masters, through its Chairman, Brother A. M. Hough, submitted the following report, and the same was adopted. To the Jlost Worshipful Grand Lodge of MisSO'U1'i, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee to whom was referred the case of Brother S. R. Lucas, suspended Master of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, respectfully and fraternally report: Having carefully examined the records in the case, including all the written evidence, and having had' before l1.(;j. and received the statements of the accused, and of Brothers J. B. Thomas. P. G. M., and A. C. Hopkins,a member, and the only representative here of Maryville Lodge, do find as follows: Brother Lucas is guilty of the charge of being intoxicated on the 26th of August, 1898, as charged; and we recpmmend that the action of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, in suspending him from office, be approved.

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In view of the further facts that Brother Lucas has confessed his error, and expressed his sorrow and humiliation, and so far as we have beeu able to learn bas, ever since the said 26th day of August, abstained from the use of intoxicants, and solemnly pledges that he will continue to abstain; and as no member of his Lodge has appeared before us to press the charges against him, we recommend that his suspension from office be continued during the remainder of his term, which expires in December next; and that said suspension be the full measure of :punishment, which. should be meted him, as we believe, from the evidence before us, that he will not further debase himself nor disgrace the Fraternity. Fraternally submitted, A. M. HOUGH, R. W. McMULLIN, W.路J.路VICKS,

Committee.

AMENDMENTS ADOPTED.

The following amendment to Section 164 of the By-Laws 0f the Grand Lodge, offered one year ~go by Brotller Allan McDowell, was called up, discussed, and adopted. SEO. 164. Objection to Aclvancement.-No candidate shan be passed or raised in any JJodge within the time hereinafter stated, when any member thereof shall object. Such objection shall stand as a bar against the candidate for sixty days, unless sooner withdrawn by the objector, or unless he shall previously cease to be a member in ~ood standing of said Lodge.

The amendment offered to Section 93A.. by R. W. Bro~ R. N. Gray, and found on page 109 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1897, proposing to pay District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers路 th'e same as representatives to the Grand Lodge, was called up, and on motion unanimously aldopted, and is as follows: SEo.93A.The Past Grand Masters, Gr1,tnd Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Lecturers, and one Representative from each Subordinate Lodge, sban be paid the sum of two dollars ($2.00) for each day they may be in actual attendance upon the Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge, and two cents pernaile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom. Pro1Jided, that no Representative shall receive either mileage or 'Per diem, unless all dues from his Lodge to the Grand Lo.dge have b~en paid, and that no Rep:resentative shall receive more than one-fourth of the sum paid as dues by his Lodge for snch year, and no one shall receive mileage or per diem in a double capacity; and prrYVided Jurther, that the dues of fifty cents per member now provided by law for the supp,ort of the Masonic Home,. shall be collected and p8lid over for that purpose, and no part of the same shall ever be used for the payment of such mileage or per diem, or any e.xpel'lse of the Grand I..odge.

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An amendment offered by Brother R. C. Smitll one year ago, and found ollpage 110 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1897, was adopted, and is as follows: Any Lodge pa~Ting all Grand Lodge dues by September 1st of each year, and failing to send,a Representative to GraudLodge, that the portion of dues mentioned in said section be credited said Lodge until second year, then, if no Representative is sent, they relinquish all claims on said d~es.

AMENDMENTS REJECTED.

The proposed amendmeJlt to Section 207, Article 17, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, presented one year ago, and found on page 109 of the Grand Lodge路 Proceedings, was read, and a motion to adopt, which motion did not prevail.

rrhe proposed amendlnent to Section 198 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, proposed in 1897 by I. M. Abraham, was taken up, discussed, and not adopted. COMMITTEE APP'OINTED.

rfihe following Brethren were appointed a Conlmittee on the MelTIorials of parties who have petitioned for restoration to good Masonic standing, to take the place of the former committee: Campbell Wells, E. F. Hartzell, and O. L. Mills. RESOLUTION.

The following resolutioll was .adopted: " Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means bEr instructed to set apart the sum. of $500, as a. contingent fund to defray the actual expense of the Grand Master." W. F. KUHN. Signed b~路 G. W. WHITCOMB.

MASONIC HALL REPORT.

Brother A. M. Hough,Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Hall, presented the following report, and the same was adopted: Totke Moat Wor8hipful Grand Lodge of MUsi!)uri, A. F.&: ...4.. M.:

Your Committee, appointed upon the recommendation of the Ways and Means Committee to consider the proposition of forming a. Masonic Hall Associa.tion, and to

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provide permanent quarters for this Grand Lodge, beg leave to report that the Association formed for that purpose has done nothing towards selecting or providing a building wherein this Grand. Body may have a home, and as it is not probable that any such arrangements will be made in the near future, the Committee asks to be discharged from further cOllsideration of the matter. Fraternally SUbmitted, A.~. BOUGH, HOWARD WATSON, J. B. THOMAS,

'Committee.

No further business appearing, the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 7:30 o'clock this evening, to meet in the Hall at Seventh and Market streets, for exemplifying the work and lectures in 'the third degree, and such other matters as may claim attention.

SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 19, 1898.

rrhe Grand Lodge convened pursuant to order, in Masonic Hall, Seventll and Market streets, at 7:30 P. M., and was CALLED TO LABOR by M. W. Bro. F. J. Tygard, Grand Master, other (irand Officers present as heretofore. REP'ORTS .

.T he Conlrnittee on Memorials for Restoration reported as follows: 'l'he same was adopted. To the No#. Worshipfu& Grand Lodge of .Mi8souri, A. F.

芦 .A. H. :

Your special committee t to whom wt\S; referred the petition:s for re&tor~tiQllt would respectfully submit the following report : III the路 case of T. B. Ellis, of Bethany Lodge, No. 97, who was suspended for three yea.rs. by this Grand Lodge, at its session iU.1897, We beg leave to report that we have

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nothing before us, except his personal petition, and that in our opinion the case is not properly before the Grand Lodge, as his petition is not accompanied by a recommendation from the Subordinate Lodge, in whose jurisdiction he resides. In the case of H. S. Buck, who petitions for restoration, having been expelled by路 Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, now defunct. which expuhion, on appeal, was sustained by this Grand Lodge, at its session in 1890. Yonr committee would respectfully state that we find from the exanlination of the pape~s that he was expelled by the Lod~e for perjury, for making a false statement regarding the assets of the bank, of which he was part owner. rhe matter of the statement of the assets was in the courts of the State for several years. The conclusion of the trial resulting in the verification of his statement, and his vindication from the charge of perjury, over forty officers and past officers of the . St. Joseph City Lodges, where Mr. Buck now resides, join in recommending his restoration. From our investigations we feel satisfied that a gross injustice was done Mr. Buck, and as the charter of Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, was arrested some years ago, we re~ommend that Mr. Buck be restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry. In the case of Geo. W. Simpson, who was suspended by Pacific Lodge, No. 159, now defunct, for non路payment of dues, and who petitions this Grand Lodge for restoration, claiming to have forwarded the dues annually to a friend to pay them for him, and that he did not know that he had been suspended for that cause until said Lodge had become defunct. He presents with his application a unanimous request from Hiram Lodge, No. 18, of Delaware, Ohio, under seal, stating that they had known him wen for over eighteen years, and recommending his restoration. In addition to above路named request, he presented s(;\veral similar requests from members of the Order in Ohio, some of whom had known him for twenty路five years, all of them bearing testimony to his integrity, veracity and exemplary character. We therefore recommend that Geo. W. Simpson be restored to all the rights and privileges of M.asonry. Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, C. L.MILLS, E. F. HARTZELL,

Oommittee.

RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

The Grand Lodge adopted, unanimously, a vote of thanks to the "Singing Section" of Erwin Lodge, No. 121, for the excellent music with which we have been favored by its members during this session of the Grand Lodge. Re8<Jl1Jed, That our tha.nks are due and hereby tendered to Brother Ora Pearson for the cha.nning music furnished by him as organist during the exemplification of the Ritual at the two evening sessions. (Signed) JOSEPH S.' BROWNE, JOHN D. VINOIL.

Grartd Lodge of Missouri.

AMENDMENTS.

Amendments to the By-Laws offered by Brother Wm. Sessinghaus, in October, J897, and found on pages 107 and 108, Grand Lodge Proceedings for that year, were read a second time, by title.

RESOLUTION.

Resolution by Brother Allan McDowell was adopted and referred to Committee on Ways and Means, and is as follows: Resolved, That the Grand Lecturer be authorized to hold one or more Schools of Instruction at such times and places as may be found cOIlvenient.

ALLAN McDOWELL.

EXEMPLIFICATION.

The Grand Lodge then proceeded with the exemplification 'of the work and lectures.of the third degree. R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand I,ecturer, took charge of the work, and conducted 路the exemplification, assisted by the Grand Officers. Following the exemplification the Grand Lodge was CALLED ]'ROM LABOR until to-morrow luorning, 9 o'clock.

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THIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 20, 1898.

The Grand Lodge assembled at 9 o'clock, and ,vas CALLED TO LABOR by the M. W. Grand Master, Brother :F'. J. Tygard. Prayer was offered by Rev. Bro. Juo. H. Miller, Grand Cllaplain. The nlinutes of yesterday's session were read and approved. CHARITY.

'fhe Committee on Charity, through itsOhairlnan, submitted the following report, and the same was adopted: 7b (he Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge of Missou?'i, A. F. &: A. M.:

Your Committee on Oharity beg leave to report that we have carefully- examined and eon.13idered all applications for relief which have been presented to us, and that we recommend the following appropriations: One hundred dollars to Mrs. George Frank Gouley, widow of Past Gra.ud Secretary Gouley, the same to be forwarded to the Masonic Board of Relief of New York, to be disbursed by them a.s required. One hundred dollars to M. W. Bro. Thomas E. Garrett, the same to be paid in quarterly installments by the Grand Secretary. One hundred dollars to Wyaconda Lodge. No. 24, for the relief of Brotl~er J. F. Alberty, the said amount to be forwarded to,路Rlld disbursed by Craft Lodge, No. 287, of Canton, as required in the case. Our reason for the payment to, and disbursement by, Craft Lodge, No. 287, is in accordance with the request of Wyaconda Lodge, No. 24. Brother Alberty residing within the jurisdiction of Craft Lodge, No. 2$7. One hundred dollars to Sturgeon Lodge, No. 174, for the relief of Brother M. M. Jesse, the same tope disbursed by tbeLodge as required in the case. Se~enty路five dolla.rs to Sturgeon Lodge, Np.174,for the relief Of Brother F. P. Vance, the same tobe disbursed by the Lodge as required in the case. Brother M. M. Jesse, aged 77 years, and totally disabled, has been wholly dependent upon the charity of Sturgeon Lodge, and the Grand Lodge has for some years come to their assistance in his case. Brother F. P. Vance is 76 years old and almost blind. His only means of support are the labors of two daugbters, aged 14 and 16, and who would have no homE' if he were sent to the Masonic Home. The Lodge is small in numbers, and this double burden is a weigbtgreater than they can bear. From information before your Com路 mittee. the Lodge has nobly responded In charity to these two Brothers. and we feel assured the two donations to said Lodge will be worthily bestowed.

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Fifty dollars to Perseveranqe Lodge, No. 92, for the relief of Mrs. W. A. Johnson, a widow of a Master Mason, residing within the jurisdiction of said Lodge." The facts in this case are as follows: Mrs. Johnson is quite aged and helpless, arid has been provided for by this Lodge for more than a year. 'l'be home in which the Brethren of the Lodge had her cared for was broken Up. and they have been compelled to pay, forher maintenance in another home, $3.00 per week. This is quite a burde~n upon the Lodge, and the Grand Lodge will approve the nOble act of these Brethren by coming to their assistance. Since our .1ast Annual Oommunication, Brother Richard A. Gaunt, of Censer Lodge, No. 172, has passed to the Grand Lodge above, and the annual disbursement of $100 in his behalf will cease. Your Committee would recommend that Lodges to whom aid is given be required to make report, under the seal of the Lodge, to the Grand Secretary, in which they should set forth all the facts in the case, and the methods of disbursement of such funds as may be intrusted to their care by the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted. R. F. STEVENSON, u

C. M. CARTER, WM. DODD, D. B. ADAMS, B. F. WATSON, C. H. VAN PELT,

GEO. F. ROGERS, Oommittee.

RESOLUTION.

A resolution was adopted changing the County of Stoddardfrom the Forty-Eighth District,and attaching same to the Forty-Seventh District. REPORT ON CHARTERED LODGES.

During the morning session the Comlnittee on Ohartered Lodges submitted the following report, and the same was adopted: To the Mo~ Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Mi88ouri, ..4. F. &:- A. H.:

The Oommittee on Chartered Lodges fraterna,lly submits the following report: Total n'umber shown.. 563 Accounted for as follows: RepÂˇorted , Not rep,orted Oharters .arrested.. Charters e,onsolidated......... ..........â&#x20AC;˘... Charters surrendered .. Vacant numbers.........

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Of the returns received as before stated, the following, numbered as below, are correct:

Nos. 1, 15, 3O, 44, 59, 73, 87, 101, 115, 129, 143, 159, 174, 190, 205, 219.

2, 16, 31, 45, 60, 74, 88, 102, 116, 130, 144, 160, 175, 191, 206, 220, 235, 236, 249, 250, 264, 265, 281, - 282, 295, 296, 309, 310, 324, 32.5, 340, 841, 355, 356, 369, 370, 384, 385, 400, 40t 415, 4l6, '430, 431, 445, 446, 460, 461, 474, 475, 489, 490, 505. 506, 520, 521, 535, 536, 552, 553,

3, 17, 32, 46, 61, 75, 89, 103, 117, 131, 145, 161, 176, 192, 207, 221, 237, 251, 266, 283, 297, 311, 327, 342. 357, 371. 386, 402, 417, 432, 447, 462, 476, 4gi, 507, 522, 537, 554,

4, 18, 3~,

47, 62, 76,

90, 104, 118, 132, 146, 162, 177, 193, 208, 222, 238, 252, 267, 284, 298, 312, 328, 344, 858, 372, 387, 403, 418, 433, 448, 463, 477, 492, 508, 523, 538, 555,

5, 19, 34, 48, 63, 77, 91, 105, 119, 133, i47, 163, 178,

194, 209, 224, 239,

254, 268, 285, 299, 313, 329, 345, 359, 373, 388, 404, 419, 434, 449, 464, 478, 493, 509, 524, 540, 557,

6, 20, 35, 49. 64, 78, 92, 106, 120, 134, 149, 164, 179, 195, 210, 22i, 240, 2.15, 269, 286, 300, R14. 331, 346, 360, 374, 389, 405, 420, 435, 450, 465, 479, 494, 510, 525, 541, 558,

7, 21, 36, 50, 65, 79, 93, 107. 121, 135, 150, 165, 180, 19~,

211, 226. 241, 256, 270, 287, 301, 315, 332, 347, 361, 875, 391, 406, 421, 437, 451, 466, 480, 495, 511, 526, 542, 559,

8, 22, ~7,

51, 66, 80, 94, 108, 122, 136, 151, 166, 181, 197, 212, 227, 242. 257, 271, 288, 302, 316, 333, 348, 362, 376, 392, 407, 422, 438, 452, 467. 481, 496, 512, 527, 543, 560.

23, 38, 52, 67, 81, 95, 109, 1:23, 137, 152. 167, 182. 198, 213, 228, 243, 258, 272, 289. 303, 317, 334, 349, 863, 377, 393, 408, 423, 439, 453, 468, 482, 499; 513, 528, 544, 561,

10, 24, 39, 53, 68, 82, 96, 110, 124, 138, 153, 168, 185, 199, 214, 229, 244. 259, 274, 290, 304, 318, 335, 35O, 3f~,

378, 394, 409, 424. 440, 455, 469, 484. 500, 514, 529, 545, 562,

11, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 27, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 54, 55, 57, 58, 69, 70, 71, 72, 83. M, 85, 86, 97, 98, 99, 100, Ill, 112, 113, 114, 125, 126, 127, 128, 139, 140, 141, 142, 154, 155, 156, 157, 169, 171, 172, 173, 186, 187, 188, 189, 200, 201. 202. 203, 215, 216, 217,' 218, 230, 232. 233, 234, 245, 246, 247, 248, 260, 261, 262, 263, 275, 276, 277, 280, 291, 292, 293, 294, 305, 306, 307, 308, 319, 320, 322, 323, 336, 337, 338, 339. 351, 352, 353, 354, 36.5, 366, 367, 368, 379, 380, 381, 383, 396, 397, 398, 399, 410. 411. 412, 413, 425, 426. 427, 429, 441, 442, 443, 444, 456, 457, 458, 459, 470, 471, 472, 473, 485, 486, 487, 488. 501, 502,路 503, 504, 515, 516, 518. 519, 530, 531.; 532, 534, 547, 548, 550, 551, 563.-Total,529.

Of the returns received, as above stated, the following are not ~orrect: Nos. 170, 231,253,279,321, 843,414,483,497, 539.-Total10. The following Lodges, numbered as belo\v, have not reported: Nos. 28,56, 148, 158, 184, 204:, 223,273,278, 330, 390, 454-, 517, 546, 549, 556.-Total16. Charters arrested: No. 382.-Total1. Charters consolidated: No. 326 with No. 354.-Totall.

Gfj"and Lodge of Missouri. Charters surrendered: Nos. 183, 498, 533.-Total 3. Vacant numbers on register: Nos. 395, 428, 436.-Tota13. RECAPITULATION.

Reports that are correct 529 Reports that are not correct............... 10 Lodges that have not reported 16 Charters arrested 1 Charters cOllsolidated................. 1 Charters surrendered.. .. 3 Vacant numbers on register.......................... 3 Total accounted for ..

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The following Lodges show a membership of fifteen or less: Nos. 145, 161, 289,403, 513. While the Committee have no evidence before them, showing that the above indicated Lodges may not be able to take care of themselves and fulfil their 'finanC'ia.l obligations, except in the case of No. 145, which has not yet paid its Grand Lodge dues, there is always, in the opinion of lhe Committee, room for executive supervision and investigation in such cases. We, therefore, refer these cases to the incoming Grand Master for such action, if any, as he may deem necessary and proper. Your Committee very luuch regrets having to report that sixteen Lodges, as above stated, have not made any report to this Grand Lodge, ignoring the law, which, in positive terms, says that this shall be done. Year by year we have had to make reports of Lodges that are derelict in this duty to the Grand Lodge. It is out of the question to have the records of the Grand Lodge complete, or its business, financial or otherwise, properly attended to, so long as Lodges are allowed to ignore the law. It is probably true that it is the fault of the Secretary of th.~se delinquent Lodges in failing to attend to his duty properly; bnt even if this is so, it is no excuse, and the' Lodge must''be held responsible for the officers it elects toattend to this duty. As frequent admonitions have not had the desired effect, the Committee would respectfully offer the following resolutions: Resolved, That at the.close ot each Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary shall immediately notify, in such regular writ ten form. and manner as he may prescribe, each Lodge through its Worshipfnl Master, that has not made report, and paid its dues to the Grand Lodge, to do so within sixty days from the date of such notification, and any Lodge failing to do so within the time so specified shall, without del~y, be reported by the Grand Secretary to the Grand Master, who shall immediately, upon such report being made to him, arrest the charter of any such Lodge, and the same shall not be restored except by action of the Grand Lodge. But we turn from this unpleasant duty to make our acknowledgmflnts to the ma.ny Brethren who have faithfully fulfilled every duty they owe to the GraudLodge, aud to their Brethren. It is, therefore, with great ple.asure we say this, ahd feel Justified in tenderIng them the thanks of the Grand Lodge. 1111 the matter of William8to~(m Lodge, No. 370<--This Lodge asks that the Grand Lodge authorize the Grapd Master to make trustee's deed to Mr. William Lofiuk,conveying the

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title to路 the lot and improvements thereon belonging to the Lodge, the Lodge having sold the same to him. The Grand Lodge holds title to this property only as trustee for the use and benefit of the said Lodge, and assumes no responsibility in making the transfer. We, therefore, recommend that ihis be done at the expense of the said Lodge. In the matter of the application of Lindley Lodge, NO. 253, asking that its llame be changed to Laredo Lodge, No. 253, your committee recommend that the pra~rer ;of the petition be granted. Fenton Lodge, No. 281, asks that the Grand Lodge convey to its trustees the title to the property owned by the Lodge upun which its Hall is situated. The title was placed in the Grand Lodge some years ago, and the Lodge now desires to hold the property by its own trustees. We recommend that a quit-claim deed be made to such parties as the Lodge may indicate. Fraternally submitted, LEE A. HALL, C. \V. BOLSTER, J. LEE PORTER, FRANKLIN P. JONES, FRED W. BALIJ, L. C. LO\VRY,

Committee.

ST. LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

The Committee on Memorial of the St. Louis Board of Relief, introduced yesterday by Brother Nlartin Collins, presented a report, which is路 as follows: To the Jfoct Worshipful Grand Lodge of JI'issow'i, A. F.

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The Special Committee, to whom was referred the memorial of R. W. Bro. Martin Collins, President ofthe St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief. have carefully considered the same,and find as follows: That at the creation of the St. Lopis ~{asonic Board of ' Relief, or soon thereafter, through special effort of .certain members of the Fraternity, a. fund was obtained and placed in its hands, aggregating upwards of three thousand dollars, no part of which arose out of the resolution and law of the Grand Lodge setting apart thesuro. of five dollars out of every initiation fee for transient relief purposes. At the 8es~ion of this Grand Lodge in October. 1888, by adoption of the report orone of its committe,es, the re~ol\ltion of t he Session of 1854 was suspended, as to the payment of the five doUars by the Lodg(~sin the jurisdiction ofthe several Boards of Relie!, until their fands shan be reduced to the sum of one thousand dollars. In the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, known as the revision of 1892, Section 84, we find the suspellsion enacted as law, "that such cOHtributions sha.ll not be neces.sary when the amount on hand exceeds the sum of one thousand dollars.' 7

It is claimed by your memorialist, that the original fund raised, as aforesaid, by entertainments, etc., was not contributed by the Lod.gesunder Grand Lodge Law, and that lel?iislation which attempted to control and limit them wa.s not within the province of this Grand Lodge, although acquiesced in for a. period of ten years.

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Inasmuch as the funded sum of the St. Louis Board of Relief is now about two thousand donal's, and there is not a dollar in its treasury contributed under the Grand Lodge Law, Section 84, aforesaid, your Committee are of the opinion that the error of 1888 should be corrected, and that this Grand I.Jodge should declare that such contributions are now necessary. Fraternally submitted, A. M. HOUGH,

J. B. THOlv!AS, R. F. STEVENSON, CYRUS H. JONES,

F. W. MOTT, Committee.

On motion, the consideration of the foregoing report\vas postponed until the next sessioll of tIle Grand Lodge. MEMORIAL.

A melnorial was submitted aIld referred to the COlnlnittee on Memorials asking for the restoration of Mr. Thos. H. B. Walker. BOARDS OF RELIEF.

Brother ',Vrn. A. Hall, Chairn1an of the COlllmittee of Boards of Relief, submitted the following report, and the same was adopted. To f;he Most Worshipful Gran(j, Lodge of Missoulri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Oommittee on Masonic Boards of Relief, beg leave to report the following: That we have examined the reports from the Boards of Relief at Kansas Oity, St. Joseph, Springfield and St Louis, for the years 1897 and 1898, and, so far as we can ascertain. find the same correct . .At the last Annual Oommunication of th.is Grand Lodge, the Committee on Boards of :Belief recommended that a uniform syst.em of making reports to this Grand Lodge sao~l<3.. be.路 established, which was adopted. .YOQr Oommittee find that nothing of this kind hfliS been done, and in order to secure in the future a system of uniformity, offer thisresoitltion: Bs8Ql?)ei$,. That Brother W. A. Hall furnis.h ~o the Grand Secretary copy" or plans for said reports. That the Grand Secretar1 haive same printed, and furnish to each 'Board o路f .Relief under jurisdictrion of this Qi"lli.nd Lod路ge. H

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your Committee further recommend that each Subordinate Lodge pay over to their respective Boards of Relief, monthly, all moneys due the Board. Your Committee take pleasure in commending the St. Louis Board of Relief for . their efforts to obtain a fund of sufficient amount for' the proceeds to meet their current donations and expenses. Also, we commend the Kansas City Board of Relief for their efforts to secure the necessary money to purchase a cemetery lot, to be used in necessitous cases. 路 Your Committee find from the r~port of the ,St. Louis' Roard of Relief that a grave was opened in the lot owned by the Grand Lodge, in Bellefontaine Cemetery, for the interment of a deceased Brother of Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, and that according to a resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge in 1888, said Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, is indebted to the Grand Lodge to the sum of $10. On investigation we find that Rose Rill Lodge was not aware that they were indebted to this Grand Lodge on account of said interment, as no demand had been made upon them. . Fraternally submitted, W. A. HALL, P. P. ELLIS, H. ELLSNER,

G. C. RAMSEY, G. W. \VHITCOMB,

J. I. KLINE, T. A. MILBURN,

Committee.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

1'1. "V. Bro. R. E. Anderson, Chairn1an of the Comlllittee on Appeals and Grievances, presented a repqrt, and read Case 1, expelling O. L. Hagan from all the rigllts and privileges of Masonry; that portion of the report was adopted. Pending the furthei" consideration. of the report tIle Committee gave way for tIle ,election of Grand Officers, the hour for the discharge of that duty having arrived.

EL,ECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

'1'he Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of Grand Officers, and the Grand Master appointed the following as Tellers: Brothers John R. Parson, W m. M. Treloar, H. H. Hohenschild, C. C. Bigger, R. N. Gray.

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ffhe election resulted路as follows: E. F . ALLEN, Kansas City, Grand Master. BROTtIER o. H. BRIGGS, Fayette, Deputy Grand Master. BROTHEROAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City, Senior Grand Warden. BRO~HER J. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis, Junior 'Grand Warden. BROTHER SANI:UEL M. KENNARD, St. Louis,Grand Treasurer. BROTHER JOHN D. VINCIL,.St. Louis, Grand Secretary. BROTHER

Fol1owillg the election of Grand Officers th~ Grand Lodge was CALJ.JED FROM LABOR until 2:30 this afternoon.

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rfhe Grand Lodge re-assembled, pursuant to order, at 2:30 and was CALLED TO LABOR by tIle M. W. Grand l\tfaster, Brother F. J. 'l'ygard.

P. M.,

SUSPENDED MASTERS. The Oommittee on Suspended Masters submitted the following report concerning J ohnA. Evans, W. M. of High Hill Lodge, No. 250, ahd the same was adopted: ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 20, 1898. To the Most JVm'ship/ul Grand Loclge of Missouri. A. F. &: A. M.: BRETR.REN -In accordance with your wishe~, w'e have thoroughly investigated the charges of:unmasonic conduct, 'brought against W. Bro. John A. Evans, Worshipful Master of High Hill Lodge, No.. 250, J... F. &.A... M., of High RUlli :Mo. (said charges b,eing reduced to writing and attached to this report). We regret to state that each and every charge allegeda.gaiXlJst Brother EValle for :baJbitual dmn]k;enneis&---within. his own 路8.S well &Sother Masonicjurlsd,ietions-is ful}7 sustamed by factlS, and verified by two witnesses, who ,appeared before your committee asvveH as his own admitta.l on May 19 (b;~s letter attached to this report). G. L. PRo.-5,

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We find on December 6 and 7,1897, he was intoxicated, but promised to reform, if charges were not brought against him. On April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 29th and 30th, May 1st and 2d, he was intoxicated. On May 20, 1898, he began another spree, and kept it up until June 1, 1898. He began another spree on July 4th, and kept it up more or less until the latter part of August, 1898.. On July 9,1898, Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother F. J. Tygard suspended Brother Evans from the office of Worshipful Master of the Lodge, and summoned him to appear before this Grand Lodge on October 18th, to answer to the charges brought against him. Brother Evans failed to comply with summons; being financially able to do so, we are led to believe his absence is caused by starting on another spree October 15, 1898. . Your committee fully sustains the action of Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother F. J. Tygard in suspending Brother Evans on July 9, 1898, as it has been' proven beyond a doubt that Brother Evans became intoxicated on various occasions at High Hill, Jonesburg, New Florence and Montgomery City, Mo., and while in that condition became very quarrelsome, exhibiting deadly weapons, making serious threats and otherwise acting unbecoming a Mason. This being done after repeated warnings and promises to reform, has utterly ignored the tenets of Freemasonry, and violated every duty as a Mason, to the scandal and disgrace of the Fraternity. We, therefore, recommend for the general good of Masonry, and in the defense of th e interests of the Fraternity, that he be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, C. C. WOODS, JOHN .A.. RICH, R. A. O'NEIL, Comrn'ittee.

WAYS AND MEANS.

Brother J. B. Thomas, Chairman Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report, and the same was adopted. Subsequent to its adoption, on motion of the Grand Secretary, the report was reconsidered, and that portion stricken out which reported against the payment of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers. The report was then adopted as a whole: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Mis80U1;', A. F. &- A. M.: ' It is the duty of the Committee on Ways and Means to examine and report upon all matters touching the finances of the Grand Lodge. Your present Committee has made a very careful exami:aation, and begs to report as follows: The appropriation made at our last Annual Communication was $13 1790.88, and the books show an expenditure of $13,941.68, or $151.30 in excess of the allowance. Upon investigation, we found an item of $150 paid to the Grand Treasurer, as salary due him for services rendered the previous year, and the difference of $1.80 being usea. in mileage and per diem to correct the amount as approximated in the appropriation. A petition of Brothers Jno. B. Griffith, T. McCune Cooper, Jno. Ferners, Adam M~l1er, James Moore, W. A. McDaniel, from defunct Linn Lodge, No. 66, asking for remittance of their dues, and a dimit to join Linn Lodge, No. 326, your Committee recommends that the request be granted. In reference to the request of Knobnoster Lodge, No. 245, praying for a remittance of their dues, as their building was partially damaged by the

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cyclone to the extent of about $100, your Committee recommends that the request be no granted. With reference to the petition from New Hope Lodge, No. 199, asking for a remittance of their dues on account of taking care of a widow of one of their deceased Brothers, your Committee is of the opinion that they are onl~T complying to the tenets of a Mason's profession, which are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. We, therefore, respectfully recommend that their request be not granted. In reference to the petition of Composite Lodge, No. 369, asking to have their dues remitted, stating tha.t their Hall had been partially destroyed by fire, your Committee is of the opinion that it is unwise and unjust to set a precedent, and, therefore, respect. full)" recommend that their request be not granted. . With reference to the petition of Linn Lodge, No. 326, asking to return the money of $1,000, realized out of the sale of building and ground owned by defunct Lodge (Linn, No. 66), your Committee, after careful consideration and closest investigation, are of the opinion that said property was, in reality, paid for by the individual members of defunot Linn Lodge, No. 66, and said members have now reorganized Linn Lodge, No. 326. V"le respectfully recommend that the amount realize'd out of the sale of this property be returned to Linn Lodge, No. 326, less all expenses paid by this Grand Lodge in the sale of this property; we furthermore recommend, as set forth in this petition, that this sum b~ only invested in a building for said Linn Lodge. No. 326, a bond to be filed with the Grand Secretary, and upon satisfactory evidence ofthe disbursements approved by the Grand Master, the Grand Treasurer be authorized to forward the net proceeds of the sale to said Linn Lodge, No. 326. With reference to the resolution presented by Brother Allan McDowell, authorizing the Grand Lecturer to hold Schools of Instruction, for the purpose of thoroughly instructing the various District Lecturers, your Committee are of the opinion that it is absolutely necessary to keep up with the progress of the times, and, therefore, recommend that the sum of $700 be set aside for that purpose. Your Committee respectfully recommends the following appropriation: Printing Proceedings of 1898•.............•...•.•........•••••......•••.......••...•.•..•••••....••••..•. $ 1,000 00 Postage, Printing, Stationery, and Incidentals...................................... 1,350 00 Rent of Grand Secretary"s Office: ~. 900 00 Salary of Grand Secretary ~.... .. . , ' 2,500 00 Salary of Chairm.an of Committee on Foreign Correspondence 500 00 Salary of Grand Treasurer.. ....•. 150 00 Salary and Expenses of Grand Lecturer; ~..................... .. 2,25000 Expense of the M. W. Grand Master.. .. fiOO 00 Expenses and per diem Special Deputies...... 100 00 Salary of Grand Tiler " :......... 150 00 Expenses of this Communication...... ..• 349 00 Charit~l', According to Report of Committee on Oharity................•............... '0' 525 00 Mileage and per diem according to Report of Committee.............. 3,578 80 Expense for holding Schools of Instruction for the various District Lecturers... 700 00 Making a Grand Total

$14,551 80 Fraternally SUbmitted, J. B. THOMAS, CARL PHIL.LIPS, A. J. COLMAN,

V.F.BOOR, ROBERT LAMAR, G. H .. JAOKSON, J. P. TUCKER, Committee.

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MILEAGE AND PER DIEM.

The Grand Lodge having adopted a by-law providillg for the payment of Inileage and per dieln for District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers: Resolt1ed, That such as are in attendance at the present session are entitled to compensation, the same as other Gra.nd Officers and Represelltatives.

RESOLUTION.

A motion ,vas made and adopted to pay Brother R. E. Anderson, Chairman of the COlnlnittee OIl Appeals and Grievances, $84.85, to reimbllrse him for expenses and services as Chairman of said Conlmittee. AMENDMENT-THIRD READING.

The amendlnent heretofore proposed to Sectioll 207,(' Article 17, Grand I.1odge By-Laws, was read a tllird tinle, as it appears on page 34. REPORT OF MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.

rrhe following report rendered by tIle Conln1ittee 011 Memorials, in tIle case of restoration of rrhos. II. B. 'V' alker, was read and adopted: To the Most JVorshipJul Grand Lodge oj J1issowt'i, A. F. & A â&#x20AC;˘ .ill.: Your Special Committtee on Petitiqns for Restorations, would respectfull)r subnlit this supplemental report on the application of Thomas H. B. Walker tor reinstatell1ent, placed in our hands this A. M. The application is too vague and indefinite for us to obtain a complete statclllent of the case, and does not contain facts sufficient for the intelligent action of the Committee. It is not recommended by an)1 Lodge, does not state whether he was suspended or expelled, uor when, nor where, by whom, or what for. ' We, therefore, recommend the dismissal of the appeal, with the suggestion that the same be properly prepared, and a.gain presented. Fraterllall:r submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, E. F. HARTZELL" C. L. MIL~S,

Grand Lodge of Mi8souri.

APPEALS ..

rI'he COllsideration of the report of the Committee on i\.ppealswas resumed. The remaining cases not passed upon at the forenoon session were read, and the findings of .the Con1nlittee approved, as follows: ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 18, 1898. To the Jfost J;Vo'}'ship.ful Grand Lodge oj h1i8S0Ul~i, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances beg leave to report on the cases subnlitted to them, as follows: No. 1. ITASKA LODGE,

No. 420,

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OI~lVER L.

HAGA.N.

At a regular communication of Itaska Lodge, No. 420, A. F. & A. M., held attheir Hall in the city of St. Louis, on the 20th day of September, 1897, the Worshipful Master

ordered the Junior Warden to prefer charges and specifications against Brother Oliver L. Hagall. 'fi.

At its regular nleeting, held on the 4th day of October, 1897, the Junior Warden filed charge and specification as follows: Charge-" Unmasonfc {Jond~lCt."

"Specification.-That said Brother Ollie L. Hagan is an habitual drunkard, and fails to provide properly for his family, and associates with a woman of ill-repute, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonie Fraternity.H On October 9th, a copy of charge and specification was served on the defendant, and a trial was had 011 the 15th day of November, 1897. The accused, by his attorney, filed a demurrer to the charge and speoifications, and this demurrer being overruled,' he entered his plea in writing of "Not Guilty." After hearing the proofs and argument of counsel a vote was taken and resulted as follows: Total, 37. Specification 1st, Guilty, 20; Not Guilty, 17; Specification 2nd, Guilty, 5; Not Guilty, 22; Blank, 3; Total, ~O. Specification 3rd, Guilty, 12; Not Guilty, 17; Blan~, 2; Totf~.l, 37. and the W. M. declared Brother Hagan "Not Guilty,". by a vote of the Locl'ge. At a regular meeting of the Lodge, held December 6, 1898, the following remarkable paper was filed: ITASKA LODGE,

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OLIVEE. L. HAGAN,

Junior W@.l'den, Proseeuti:pg.

ITASKAtoO:::'H~~'L~~~H

&; FRANKLIN AVE.,

CITY OP ST. LOUIS, )frssoURI.

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"Now, on this :Monday~ the 6th day of l)~cernber, 1897, Glomes OliV~~ L. :a:agan, the above defenda,nt, and moveS th~t the verdiet and JUQ~,~o.t of UQtguilty, ren4eredill the above entitled Ciuse bY this Lodge on November 15 1$97, at t:J.1e m~eti:ng tller~of 1

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next preceding this meeting, be set aside, cancelled and annulled; and further prays that he may be permitted to withdraw his plea of not guilty on said last mentiolled day, at the meeting thereon in this cause made. And the said verdict and judgment being thus set aside and annulled, the said defendant here now pleads guilty to the charges and specifications against him herein made, e~cept the charge that he has refused to support his family. And having so pleaded, the said defendant asks that judgment and sentence be passed upon him according to Masonic Is. wand usage. And herein the defendant waives an)'" and all objection on any and all grounds, and consents to the judgment and sentence being rendered at this meeting, or any following meeting, either upon new evidence or upon the evidence already heretofore adduced." (Signed) CHAS. I. KRONE, For OLIVER L. HAGAN, Defendant. "1 hereby consent to the reopening and recollsideration of the above case. Dec. 6,

1897.

(Signed)

OLIVER

HA.GAN, WM. FODEN."

Thereupon a motion was made that the Lodge reconsider its action at the meeting held November 15th, in finding Brother Oliver L. Hagan not guilty, which motion carried unanimously. A vote was then taken on the punishment. with the following result : Expulsion, Yes, 12; No, 50; Total, 62 votes. Suspension, Yes, 56; No, 6; Total, 62 votes. Motions were then made fixing the time of suspension at three years, two }"ears and one year. On three years the vote stood, Yes, 18; No, 44. On two years the vote stood, Yes, 30; No, 33. On one year the vote stood, Yes, 60; No, 2, and thereupon the W. M. declared Brother Oliver L. Hagan suspended for one year from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. At the regular meeting, held on the 20th day of December, 1897, Brother Henry W. Sebastian,8. member of said Lodge, appealed from the action of the Lodge to this Grand Lodge, of which appeal the defendant had due notice. The reasons assigned by the appellant for his appeal, are eleven in uumber, and we are inclined' to think all of them are well takell, but we do not deem it necessary to consider and pass upon them seriatim. We think the Worshipful Master was correct_~). holding that though there was but one specification, it embraced three separate offenses. The second one, as to "failure to provide properly for his family," was withdrawn before the trial, leaVing the accused charged with habitual drunkenness and adultery. The specifications are defectl've. in that they do not set out the time and place at which the offenses were committed. Ifin preferring charges, the Brethren would adopt the form as laid down in Section 234 of our By-Laws, it would save much technical and dilatory pleading, which i.s a1ways resorted to by a guilty party, and save the Lodge and this committee much unnecessary labor. This defect in the specifications in this case, however, is wah'ed by the accused in his plea of "Guilty." .Wethink the Lodge erred in reconsidering and reopening the case at its next meeting, after its verdict of acquittal. While 8ectio1161 of our By-Laws provides: "A Lodge may ,reconsider any motiOll or action at the same or the next stated meeting; 1Jrovided, the same has not gone into effect." We do not consider that this is applicable to criminal cases, and especially where, as in this case there is no evidence that all the Brethren were notified of such contemplated procedure. To allow this sort of practice to prevail, would not only jeopardize the rights of the accused, but breed dissatisfaction and lack ,l

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of harmony in the Lodge. The action of the Lodge in such case goes into effect as soon as the verdict is announced by the Master, and the only remedy, then, is by appeal. The sixth and tenth grounds for appeal assigned by the appellant, are as follows: "Sixth. Because the decision and judgment of the Lodge on November 15th, 1897, was contrary to the evidence and the weight of the evidence." ., Tenth. Because the punishment attempted to be inflicted upon the defendant, Oliver L. Hagan, upon December 6th, was not sufficient." These two embrace substantially the other grounds not already passed on.

For four years defendant had persisted in making a public exhibition of himself as a drunkard, in spite of repeated warnings that, unless he "mended his ways," charges would be preferred against him; and, as if to "add insult to injury," and defy his "persecutors," while the charge' is pending against him, he is found beastly drunk at his house. Tempe/ranee may well be placed first in the list of the cardinal virtues; not t>ecause it is in itself more excellent than the others, but because without it the cultivation or practice of any of them is impossible. We can sympathize with the Brother who, occa~ sionally, and under great temptation, yields and tramps this cardinal virtue under his feet, and would be in the very front to throw our arms around and use every effort to reform and reconstruct him. But when, in spite of protests and threats, he persists in dragging, not only himself, but the Fraternity, down to the dust, the preservation of the self-respect and honor of the Craft demands that he be cut off, lest the whole Body should perish. There is no point on which the laws of Freemasonry are more clear and imperative; and there is nothing more important in its.elf within the whole circle of moral duties, than the maintenance of chastity-Hour own and our neighbor's chastity." The testimony in this case develops a degree of moral obliquity seldom, if ever, equaled. If defendant ever had any moral sensibility, it is clear that he has, by exces~ sive indulgence in liquor, drowned it out, and become a moral leper, unfit to be recog~ nized as a member of a society organized to路 propagate and, through its members, exemplify that morality which is broader and deeper than that inculcated in the Mosaic Law, which breaks, down all barriers of sect or race, and makes possible the universality of Masonry-. With these convictions, we are constrained, however much we may pity his condi~ tion, for the good of the Order, to apply the ancient law, which required that the leper be removed "without the camp." We. therefore, recommend that Oliver L. Hagan be and is hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. No. II. LADDONIA LODGE,

No. 115,

S. WELCH~s".Appellant.

The charge in this case is, "Gross Unmasonlc Conduct."There are four specifics.路 tions, the first of which is: "That said Brother Wetch, on or about the 27th dayo'f Feb.. mary, 1892, and other times, in the town of Laddonia, did have illicit inte:re()tt~e with Mrs.-The charge and specifications were filed in the Lodge on the 5th ofFe~ruary, the trial set for February 21~t, and notice served on' the defendttnt F~1>1'\1;~7" ,1898. Section 240 of our By~Laws requires that notice be served at least fifteen~aY~.before the time apI'ointed for trial. The point is made by appellant that the notice was not

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served in time. We think the point well taken, but the defendant having appeared and gone into the trial, waived this defect, and is too late to avail. himself of it. The ame reasoning applies to the poillt that a copy of the notice, as formulated in Sec. 239, was not served on defendant. That 11e had notice, and knew what the charges were, is shown by his appearing, fiUng his written plea of "not guilty," and goilJg into a trial of the cause. The fourth point is that Brother Houstou, who presided at the trial, ,vas not So member of the Lodge, nor ot counsel, nor a witness in the case, was permitted to be present at the trial in violation of Sec. 265 of the By-Laws. This section pr~vides: "Except by consent of the LOdge," and as the record does not show that there was any objection made to the presence of Brother Houston, we take it that consent of the Lodge was had. The fifth point made is that the W. M. did not submit to the Lodge the question on each specification, consecutively, but only the first specification, as prescribed in Sec. 263 of our By-Laws. We regard this section as directory, and not mandatory, and the accused having been found guilty all the first specification, there was no necessity for taking the ballot on the others, which were based on offenses less flagrant, and which grew ont of the first. The failure to take a vote on them, was a dismissal of the other specifications, and this rna)?' be done at any time during the progress of the trial. The first objection urged by appellant is that the committee appointed to take the testimony of profanes, refused to permit the introduction of a letter claiuled to have been written by J. F. Poore, the prosecuting witness, to :Mrs.--, with whom the adultery was alleged to ha.ve been committed,and to hear the evidence of a witness to prove that the letter was in. J. F. Poore's handwriting. The letter referred to is filed with, and lunde a part of, the deposition of 1frs.--, which was read before the Lodge, and no harm could have resulted to the defendant by the action of the committee. Before reviewing the testimony in this casc, we desire to say that your committee is not inclined to lay much stress on technical obJectionsM HIt is the duty of the judge," says Cleero, "in every cause to seek for truth." 'rhis is the great, the only object of a Masonic trial, and hence, in such a trial, no advantage shouid be permitted to be taken of those legal and verbal technicalities, the use of which in profane courts so often enables the guilty to escape. This great principle of Masonic law must never'be forgotten in the路 management of a trial. Every part of the investigation is to be directed with a. single view to tp.e ascertainment of truth. Masonic trials,should, therefore, be conducted in the sim.plest and least technica11uethod that will preServe at Ol1'~e the rights of the Order, and of the accused, and enable the Lodge to~obtain a thorough knowledge of all the facts in the case. Punishment, in Masonry, is infUcted that the character of the institution may remain unsullied, and, that the unpul'),isned crimes of ita mel'nbers may not injuriously reflect upon the reputation of the whole society. The evidence in this case fully sustains the charge and the action of the Lodge therein, and we recommend that the judgm.ent of the Lodge be affirmed. No. Ill. WEST GATE

LODGE, No. 445,

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SIDNEY OHARLES CROLL. Oharge: Immoral and Unroasonic Oonduct. The gra?)(f/rnen of the specification is that of debauching tlie daughter of a Brother Master MasoD, he knowing her to. be snch. The evidence of the case is conclusive, and we recommend that the flndipg of the Lodge be set aside and that Brother Sidney Oharles Oroll be, and is hereby exp~l1ed from all tbe rights and privn~ges of Freemasonry.

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No. 358,

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JOHN WADSWORTH.

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The charge in this case is: "That on December 25, 1897, and at divers times since that date, Brother John Wadsworth offered Frank B. McNeal $5.(tO in mone:r to blackball Charles M. Rissler, who was at that time an applicant for admission to membership in said Lodge, and did on January 1, 1898, pay to Frank Moody $5.00 for said Frank McNeal, for the purpose of procuring the vote of said FrankB. McNeal against said Charles Rissler's admission to said Lodge." A trial was ha.d March 4, 1898, and the accused was found guilty by a vote 19 to 7, and he was suspended for three years. FrOlll the finding and judgment of the Lodge the accus~d appeals upon the formal groundsFiN$t. That the finding was against the law. Secondâ&#x20AC;˘. That the. finding is against theev~dence. 7'hird. Th~l.t the finding is against the weight of the evidence. Pontth. That the finding is not supported by theJaw and evidence. JtiJlh. rrhat the informal ballot taken i& contrary to Masonic.Law. We have carefully examined the record, and think that the finding and judgment were fully supported by the law and the evidence. ~rhe" informal ballot" obj.ected to is not shown by the record, and we hav.e 110 met:tIlS of determining that question. Considering the gravitx of the offense. charged, we take it that thet.e were some extenuating circumstances which prompted a suspension rather tl;lan an expulsion. Co.nsidering the sanctity of the ballot, we can conceive of no more heinous offense than the one complained of in this case, and the accused ought to consider himself fortunate that he was given three 'years instead of a Ufeiiule to repent. We recommend that the judglllent and sentence of the Lodge be affirmed.

No. V. SaELDoN

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No. 371,

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W.B.

HYDER.

The charge in this case is as follows: "I hereby charge Brother W. B. HY'der, a :member of Sheldon Lodge, No. 371, with unmasonic' conduct. as follows: That said Brother W. B. Hyder, on or about the 14th day of February, 1898, in the town of Sheldon, Vernon Oounty, ::Missouri, did detnean himself in an unmasonic manner towards the wife of the sou ofa Brother M~ster Mason,

to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity."

F. B. MCCUTCHEN, J. W.

The accused pleaded "not guilty," and on +the 2d of April,1898, a trial was had, and resulted in the acquittal of defendant. The appeal is taken by the Junior W~rden and others who assign the following grounds: U 'PlÂˇrst. That the Master Masons and members of the Lodge who were not present on the first night of the trial, but heard the evidenoe read from. the reoords on th0 second night of the trial, were denied the right to vote by the W. M."

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"Second. That the W. M. instructed the Lodge that the testimony of a Master Mason (and he being under charge and the defendant in the case) should be taken in preference to that of a profane (Mrs. I..ena Lear), under oath." Your committee are of the opinion that the ruling of the Master in the first instance was correct i that in order to entitle a member of a Lodge to vote upon the guilt or i~nocence of a defendant, he must be present and hear the evidence in the case. It would be a dangerous practice where the trial happened to be continued over to a sUbsequent meeting, to allow members who were not present and heard the evidence to have the same as taken down by the Secretary read to them, and then allowed to 'vote as to the guilt or innocence of a defendant. Even if taken down by a stenographer, we question the propriety of such practice; 'and in case of the average secretary, we can see where great injustice might be done to both the Lodge and the accused. The members present at the trial compose the jury in the case, and in order to render a proper verdict, should hear the evidence when introduced before the Lodge. As to the second objection, we think theW. M. exceeded his authority in under路 taking to instruct the Lodge as to the weight of evidence. It is the province of every member present to judge of the weight ofevidence for himself. Besides, we know of no Masonic law which holds that the testimony of a Master Mason (nnder charge) is entitled to more weight than that of a profane (who is the eomplainant). The Olle is allowed to testify on his honor, and the other under the solemn sanction of an oath. As to their credibility, the Lodge must determine from the geI;leral intelligence, honesty, and impartiality of the witness, and his or her knowledge of the facts at issue. This error is not so vital, however, as to authorize us to disturb the verdict of the Lodgeespecially in view of the fact that the specification is so vague, indefinite and uncertain. The evidence of the daughter-in路law of a Brother Master Mason, towardR whom the accused is alleged to have demeaned himself in an unmasonicmanner (if uncontradicted) shows that he complimented her on her beauty, and made all effort to kiss her, whereupon she hit him and ordered him to leave, which he promptly did. While this was highly improper on his part, yet we think it hardly amounts to the gravity of a Masonic offense; but this is flatly contradicted by the accused, while the preponderance of the evidence shows that her路 actions on the street had been such as to prompt a Brother Mason to send the accused, .who was the city marshal and conservator' of the morals of the town, to her house to break up a supposed immoral seance, which she had appointed with an outside party. The fact that she married the son of a Master Mason doe'S not bring her within the circle of those about whom, Masonry especially throws its protecting arm; and while we endorse the position of those who are indignant at any conduct upon the part of a. Brother )lason which unjustly impugns the chastity of any lady, yet after a careful review of all the evidence in this case, we think the finding of the Lodge was correct, and therefore affirm it. . No. VI. P APINSVILLE LODGE , No. 140,

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JOHN

Krous.

The specifications in this case are: First. Trying to dissuade two candidates from becoming Masons, claiming that.. the whole thing was a fraud. Second. Denying that there ever was such a person as our Grand 1YIaster, H. A., and asserting that Masonry was a humbug,and that there was no truth or honesty in Masons.

Grand Lodge of Mis8ouri.

1898.J

A trial was had, there being thirteen members present. Upon the question of guilt, the vote was unanimous. Upon expulsion, yeas, 12; nay, 1; and the accused was declared expelled. He appeals, on the grounds: First. "1 am not guilty, as charged." Second. "The trial was held and sentence passed when it was impossible for me to be present, owing-to a severe storm, to defend mysel,i. As to the first ground, the evidence of thr~e witnesses, which was clear antI conclusive, left no doubt as to his guilt. As to the second ground, he appeared by his attorney, pleaded not guilty, and made no application for a continuance. It is too late to complain of the &torm after the lightning has struck him. Let the finding and judg-ment of the Lodge be affirmed. No. VII. MADISON LODGE,

No. 91,

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SOLON H. FARRELL.

The specifications in this case, preferred by the Junior Warden, are: F'irst. That said Brother S. H. Farrell, on the 2d day of July, 1898, in the city of Madison, in the County of Monroe, in the State of Missouri, did, in the Hall of Madison Lodge, No. 91, A. F. & A. 11., in open Lodge, insult a Brother l\'Iaster Mason by referring to him as follows: "The fellow that cast the blackball is a and ~. midnight thief, and no better than a robber." Second. That Brother S. H. Farrell, on the same date, i.n the city of Madison, ill the County of 楼onroe, in the State of Missouri, did disturb the harmony of said Lodge by the u~e of vile and indecent language, and defying the authority of the Master and Senior Warden of said Lodge by refusing to desis.t from the use of said language when ordered. Third. That said Brother S. H. Farrell, on the same date, in the city .of Madison, in the County of Monroe, in the Sta.te of Missoud, left the Lod.gerooms, went down on the streets, and did pUblicly divulge the proceedings olthe Lodge by stating to the profanes and enemies of Masonry that--- had beelJ, blackballed by - - . Fourth. That Brother S. H. Farrell, on the same date, in t.he eity of Madison,. in the county of Monroe, in the State of Missouri, immediately after the close of sa.ld Lodge, did, at the entrance to the Masonic Hall, without Just cause, wrongfully strike Brother G.P. Forbis, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fra.ternity. At the trial路 the accused pleadedguUty as charged in the specifications, then apol()gized to the Lodge and to Brother Forbis for his conduct, and said "that nO' one was more ashamed of his condllct than be." The vote was then taken and resulted: For eixpulsion, yeas 7, nays 16. For suspension, yeas 10,naY8. 13; for repnmand, yeltS 18, nays 5 ; and the W.:M. directed the accused to be present at the next regul,areomnHl.nication to receive said reprimand. .. The appeal is ta.ken by thirteen mem.bers of the Lod.g~ for the fol1owLn.g reason: "Because Brother S. H. Farrell, having pleaded guilty to cha.rges of the grossest unmasonic conduct, was punished only 'by assessment ofa repriman.d, which路 pnni.shment is wholly inadequate to satisfy the reasona.ble demands of Masonic justice, even when tempered with the greatest cbarityeompatible wit,h Masonic obligations."

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The record shows that five of the thirteen taking the appeal wele not preEcnt at the trial. Had they been they might have changed the vote on suspension, and thus inflicted a punishment more nearly commensurate ",-ith their conception of the offense. It is the duty of every Brother, when notified, to be present at a trial, as the peace and harmony of the Lodge, as well as the Masonic life of the accused, may be at stake. We take it that these Brethren were unavoidably hindered from being present, and as members of the Lodge, their protest in the form of an appeal ought not to be disregarded. Section 246 of our By-Laws provides, "If a plea of guilty be entered, no trial shall be"llecessary, but the Lodge at the time appointed for the trial shall inflict punishment, and may hear evidence to determine the nature thereof." It is the privilege of any member to call for the evidence in order that he may vote understandingly as to the degree of puniShment, but in this case we do not see that any evidence could have added to the gravity of the offense,or rather offenses, complained of. We were at a loss to understand how the members of an old Lodge like Madison, should hesitate to promptly expel a Brother guilty of so many and so gross violations of Masonic law as set forth in these specifications, and had we been left to the face of the record alone, we would not have hesitated to recommend a much severer punishment than that imposed by the Lodge, but ex pw'te letters and affidavits have been furnished your committee, by parties representing both sides of the case, and from these we learn that Brother Farrell has been a very active Mason for twenty-five years,and at no time ever without an office, having been W. M. several times, and being J. D. of the Lodge at the time of this unfortunate occurrence. And while thirteen of the m.embers appeal fronl the decision of the Lodge, t\venty-three believe it should be sustained, "that peace and harmony may prevail." While these ea~ r>~o·te statements are out of order, and should. not ordinarily be considered in determining a case, yet, as the sole question was as to the sufficiency oCthe puniShment, and both sides took the liberty to furnish these affidaVits, and neither could complain that the other side was not represented, we did not feel at liberty to disregard them. Now and then we find a narrow-minded Mason in our Lodges, who, actuated by some pique, vents his spite by indiscriminately blackballing every randidate who pre· sents himself. This sort of conduct caloulated to try the patience of a Job, but it is one of the evils incident to the abuse of the "one. man power," and, the stab being made inthe dark, there is no way to remedy it. !twas this sort of indiscriminate and unmasonic blackballing in his Lodge, that fired old Brother Farrell so that he could scarce oontain himself, and when his friend was rejected, he Hboiled over," and, for the time being, qlost his head.". liThe point withill a· circle, bordered by two perpendicular parallel lines H was obscured fromhls vision, and he was "beside himself." But the record shows that when he Hcame to himself," he apologiz,ed to the Lodge, and to the Brother whom be had assfl,ulted, tlnd proclai~ed that "no one was more ashamed of his conduet th.an he." Bis long afl;d active connection with the Lodge leads us to believe that his repentance was sincere. Washingtoll said: "Lenit}1 will operate with greater force in SQme jl1sta,nces than rigor. ~t is, therefore, my .first.wish to have my whole conduct distinguished by it." "Who, after his transgression doth, repent, is half, or altogether, innocent." The enormity Qfthe offense, in one who has so long and SQ faithfully served the Craft, stamps it ~S· the product of· sudden 'Passion, rather than of a heart devQ~d of right principle, l\nd Upent 00. mischief," and while we denounce the Brother's conduct a,sgrQssly unmasonic, yet we doubt not the ordeal to Which it has subjected him has $Oftened his temper~ taugbt hiD;lto "subdue his passions and improve himself in Masonry," and tamed the fierceness ofhis'sptrit. 'l'rusting the Brethren who have taken this appeal will bear in mind that:

"Good nature an" gQOq senje ;tQllst ever joi:p. ; To err, is hUlU!1n i to for~ve, DiYiIle~" and th*"t Btot:Ae):ly love will more tb,8J:'l eve:r prev~il ~u tlletr ~(}d;2e, w~ reGQ·uun·end th~t the finding an,Q. iUQgxnant Qf tbe Lodge be ~fl\rlllJ.eq!

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No. VIII. PLATO LODGE, No. 469, VB.

H. C. McDoNALD.

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The speaifications in this case are:

First. That Brother H. C. McDonald did, on or about the 10th day of April, 1897, become intoxicated, and did enter the I.Jodge intoxiaated: second. That said Brother did, on or about .the 15th day of April, 1897, schedule an honest debt on a. Brother Master Mason, with the intention of defrauding said Brother. A trial \va~ ha.d, and, by a vote of the Lodge, he was found guilty, by a vote of 11 to 4, and he was suspended for two years. This aase was before this Grand Lodge last year. At a trial had upon the same precifications, the accused was found guilty and suspended for one year. He appealed to"the Grand Lodge upon the ground that all the members of the Lodge had not been notified. This was found to be true, and for this reason the case was remanded for a new trial. When the case was here before, it was decided by this Grand Lodge that the second specification, inasmuch as there was no allegation "of fraud, could not, under the provisions of Section 237, be entertained by the Lodge. The record in this case is very inartistically gotten up, but there is enough in it to show that the tl.ccused was tried on both specifications, aUQ the vote taken on both together. This wa<J clearly illegal. Where the speaifioations charge entirely "different offenses, the banots should be taken on them separately. Under the rllling, when the case was up before, the second specification should have oQ6:nabandoned, but it seems the IJodge disregarded the decision of this Grand Lodge, and put tke accused upon his trial upon both specifications. and evidently assessed his punishment for being unable to. pay his debts, for though being in the Lodge" under the influence of liquo'r It (about which there isa 'conflict in the evidence), and which would be highly improper, yet it is scarcely probable that torthat impropriety they would have suspended him for two years. The unpaid debt, it seems, is alaimed to be due a Brother Mason from a firm of which the accused was a member, and whep. his property was levied on to satisfy it, he availed himself of the benefit of the exemption Which the law wisely prOVides for his fam.ily. Tlle accused claims that the debt has been once paid, but announces his intention, if ever he is able, to pay it again. In the meantime, he has a perfect right to claim his exemption, and unless there was fraud alld deception used, and proven, in incurring the debt, the fact that the creditor is a Mason gives him no stronger claim than any other creditor would have. Brethren ought to understand that Masonry does not insure the solvency of its members, nor is a Lodge a collection bureau, through which to punish an unfortunate debtor. To be poor is inconvenient, but it is no disgrace, and Ma.sons are just as liable to meet with reverses as any other class. A reprimand to the Brother who was U boozy,') but not boisterous in the Lodge, we think, would have met the demands of the case, and we can bUl regard suspension for two years as excessive and not warranted by the testimony in tIre ease. 13elte1'ing the Brother to have b'eetl suffi.ci.ently puniShed fot the offense set ont il1 the flrst"specificatiotl, we re,eommend. tha.tthe fiading andsenteJ;l:oo of the Lod~e be set aside, and the proceeding dism.issed..

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No. IX. IBERIA LODGE,

No. 410,

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R. '1\

HARRISON.

The specification in this case is: "That the said Brother R. T. Harrison, on or about the 28th and 29th days of January, and the 3d day of March, 1898, and on other days and at other times, did become and was intoxicated, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the :Masonic Fraternity." A'trial was had on the 4th day of June, 1898, and 11 plea of guilty was entered to the charge and specification. A ballot was Ihad and re~ulted: for expulsion, yeas, 5; nays, 15; for suspension, yeas, 10; nays, 11; whereupon the W. M. appointed Brother FredE. Lumbar to reprimand Brother Harrison at the next regular meeting of the Lodge. Brother J. T. Marchand appeals from the decision of the Lodge, and assigns the following grounds: First. '''The punishment is not adequate or sufficient for the crime, it being a stubborn case of lonp; standing drunkenness, that has troubled the Lodge for several years." Second. "The Lodge refused to take the evidence in the case, whereby the enormity of the crime might have been shown." The members of the Lodge, whom, we presume, are well acquainted with Brother Harrison, and with his surroundings, meted out what they thought was adequate punis hment. The accused was charged with being intoxicated on two spe~ific occasions over a month apart. There is nothing in the charge to indicate that the accused has become an habitual drunkard, and we do not feel authorized to hold that the punishment was not sufficient. While we think that, under Section 246 of our By-Laws, where the plea of guilty is entered, and any Brother demands that the evidence be heard to determine the grade of the offense, that it is then the duty of the Lodge to hear the testimony; yet, we do not see how the evidence could have thrown any more light on the offense as charged in this case. There is no charge of any boisterous or beastly conduct on the part of accused on the two occasions specified calculated to bring the Order into disrepute, nor is it averred that he was an habitual drunkard. We doubt not that there were circumstances surrounding the Brother which caused the Lodge to determine a reprimand sufficient, and we hope it has resulted in inducing him to be more circumspect in his conduct. Finding no such error as we think" would justify its disturbance, we recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. No. X. RICH HILL LODGE,

No. 479,

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LARRIS CAIN.

This case was before this Grand Lodge in 1896, on appeal, under the style of Frank Slater 'Vs.Larns Cain, when the judgment of the Lodge was reversed andlO'a new trial ~~~.

Whether the charges are preferred by the Junior Warden, or by a member of the Lodge, we think that when the charges are entertained and :filed, the case becomes one of the Lodge against the accused, and should be so docketed.

Grand Loage of. Missouri.

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The same party, Brother Frank Slater, makes the charge and specifications in this case. The accused is charged with having embezzled money from a building and loan association, of which he was secretary, and with having collected dues and sundry moneys from members of said association who were also members of said Lodge, and had wrongfully appropriated the same to his own use, and did thereby cheat, wrong, and defrl1ud the said Brethren. A trial was had on the 14th day of February, 1898, and resulted as follows: GuiltY', nine (9) votes j not guilty, eleven (11) votes-on both specifications. And the accused was declared not guilty. Brother Frank Slater takes the appeal and assigns the following grounds·: First. That the evidence introduced was disregarded. Second. That members of this Lodge have declared, that no matter what the evidence was, they would not vote him guilty. There is nothing tangible in either of these objections. It. is patent from the record that a great deal·of the evidence introduced was hearsay, and the objections made by counsel for the accused ought to have been sustained. It was suggested when the case wa~ here before, that it was inadmissible to allow witnesses to testify as to the contents of documents and books which were accessible to the Lodge, and which would show for themselves what they contained, yet this suggestion seems to have been disregarded. It appears from the evidence that the alleged deficiency was made good by the accused, and his bondsmen were r eleas~d from any liability to the association, and we presume this fact had something to do with the finding of the I.lodge.We. know of no ,"yay to compel a Lodge to regard e.vidence in the same light as the appellant, or to force them to find a Brother guilty against their convictions; and, if the state of things oomplained of by the appellant be true, we can see no good to be accomplished by remanding the case, and, therefore, recommend that the judgmp.nt of the Lodge be affirmed. No. XI. CONWAY LODGE,

No. 528,

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J. M.

PORTER.

At the regular meeting of Conway Lodge, No. 528, A. F. & A. M., held April 30 1898, Brother J. M. Porter was charged with gross unmasonic conduct, with the following specification: "That said Brother J. M. Porter, on or about the month of January, 1897, during his term of office as cashier of the Bank of Conway, did defraud Brother Master Masons, who transacted business with him through said bank," and the trial was set for June 4,1898. At said meeting, a lengthy communication from Brother Porter was read, when motion was made and carried that aggrieved Brethren make specifi cations and sign them, and the time was extended to the rep;ular meeting, July 30th. Two more specifications were added, which seem to be rather in the nature of personal grievances, than offenses against the Craft. At a regular meeting, held July 30, 1898, at which there were twenty~eight members present, a trial was had, and BrotherJ. M. Porter acquitted. Sever.al of the Brethren appeal from this action of the Lodge. The reasons assigned for the appeal present no legal questipn, but ask us to review matters purely in the dis· cretion of tbe Lodge. But neither the record, nor any paper filed with it, shows that any notice of the··appeal has been given the accused, as is expressly required by Section 270 of our By-Laws. We must, therefore, dismiss the appeal, and let the judgment of the Lodge stand.* NOTE :-*This

case was reconsidered, and remanded for a new trial.

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No. XII. TEMPLE LODGE, No. 299,

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RALPH

E. SCHOFIELD.

At a reguhtf communication of Temple Lodge, held on :Match 15, 1898, the following charges and specifications were filed against Brother Ralph E. Schofield:

First. That during the years 1895 and 1896, while holding the office of Secretary of said Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M., the said Ralph E. Schofield collected from. several and divers members of said Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M., sums of money due from said members to said Lodge, amounting to several hundred dollars. which he neglected and failed to turn over to the Treasurer of Raid Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M., as required to do by Clause No.2 of Section No.4, of the By-Laws of said 'rempleLodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M. Second. That on or about August Ii, 1897, said Ralph E. Schofield gave a chattel mortgage to Benjamin Day, Treasurer 'of said Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M., on certain personal property fully described in said chattel mortgage, to secure the payment of certain notes fully set forth and described in said chattel mortgage, which notes represent moneys due from said Ralph E. Schofield to the above named Lodge. Said Ralph E. Schofield, at the time of giving said chattel mortgage, represented that said chattel mortgage was a first and valid 路lien upon the personal property set forth and described in said chattel mortgage; but the records of Jackson County, Missouri, shoW' that there was a chattel mortgage given by said Ralph E. Schofield on the same personal property, prior and before the giving of the aforesaid chattel mortgage, to BenJamin Day, Treasurerofs,aid Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. ~I. Third. That on or about the 10th day of March, 1897, the said Ralph E. Schofield, acting as attorney for Mrs. Lulu Rial, widow of our late Brother, Joseph N. Rial, collected a certain sum of money, which said money so collected belonged to the said Mrs. Lulu B. Rial, and the said路 Ralph E. Schofield has utterly neglected to, and refused to pay over to the said Mrs. Lulu B. Rial any part, or portion) of the money so collected. After a protracted trial, held on the 20th of April, 1898, the question of guilt or innocence on the various specifications was submitted to the Lodge 'with the follOWing result: First specification-guilty, 20; not guilty,12. Second specification.......guilty, 19; not guilty, 15. Third specification-guilty, 22; not guilty, II. The W. M. declared Brother Ralph E. Schofield guilty upon the ballot on the third specification. The W. M. then ordered the ballot sprea.d on the questiOl.l of punishment, beginning wita expulsion, which resulted as foUows: Expulsion-yes, 17; no, 17. As the vote was a tie, the W. ~I. ordered another ballot over the protest of accused, which restftlftedas follows: Expulsion-yes, 17; no, 16. As this ballot disclosed the fact that oae melinber present had not voted, the W. M. ordered another balloit, and that all members present vote. The third ballot resnltedas follows: ExpulSion-yes, 18; no, 17. As this ballot revealed the fact that one more ballot had been cast than there were members p.resent, the W. M. ordered the ballot spre:ad ag,ain, whioh resulted as follows: Expulsion-yes, 18; no 16. Whereupon the W. M. declared Brother Ralph E. Schofield duly 路expelled. From this decision the accused appeals, and assigns the follo\'fing . grounds of objection: Pirst. That the Master of Temple Lodge, No. 299, refus'ed toqnash and find insufficient upon which to base a trial, specification. No.3, of the charges and specifications fileda.~ainst the said Ralph E. Schofield, and upon. which he was fb~lnd guilty. 8eccmil. That the said W. M. of Temple Lodge, No. 299, and said Lodge, refused to suppress the deposition of Lulu B. Rial, taken before a. committee appointed by the

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W. M. of Breckenridge Lodge, No. 334, which said committee was not appointed by the W. M. of Temple Lodge, No. 299, and said testimony was read over defendant's protest. Third. That the said W. M. of Temple Lodge, No. 299, and said Lodge, permitted the reading of the testimony of Lulu B. Rial, Which was taken by a committee of Master Masons not appointed by the W. M. of Temple Lodge, No. 299, but appointed by the vV. M. of Breckenridge Lodge, No. 334, over the protest of appellant. PO?,trth. That when voting and balloting was had by th.e members of Temple Lodge, No. 2H9, as to the guilt or innocence of Ralph E. Schofield, on the charges contained in specification No.3 of said charges, upon which he was found guilty, the W. :M. ordered members and Brethren of said Lodge who had not heard the evidence, and who had come into the Lodge room after the hearing of such evidence, to vote on said charge so contained in said specification No.3, though said members, Brothers H. H. Getman and J. M. Akley, and two other members, stated that they had not heard the evidence, and could not vote intelligently, and did not want to vote.

Fifih. That after the vote was announced, finding said Ralph E. Schofield guilty o( said specification No.3, a ballot was taken upon the question of punishmen~; the ballot being first for or against expulsion, and the W. M. ordered all members present to vote; when the ballot for and against expulsion was duly counted. canvassed, and proclaimed, it was found that the vote stood 17 for expulsion and 17 against expulsion, when the W. M., instead of declaring that punishment by expulsion was lost because the same did not receive a majority of the ballots or votes cast, and ordering a vote upon suspension, declared the balloting a tie, and ordered the ballot again taken upon whether the said Ralph E. Schofield should be punished by expUlsion.

Sixth. That in voting whether the said Ralph E. Schofield should be punished by expulsion, one ballot resulted in 15 votes being for expulsion, and 18 votes being against expulsion, the W. M. refused to receive or canva~s said ballot because therE1 "vere 34 members present, and it appeared that all members had not voted, and he ordered all members to vote, and on other ballots it was found by the number ot ballots cast without canvassing that all members had not voted, and a new ballot was ordered by the VV. M., he refusing to permit the votes to be canvassed, and announced, because it appeared that all members bad not voted; and on the last ballot taken onsaid punishment whether it should be expulsion, there were 16 votes against expulsion and 17 votes in favor of ex.pulsion, and though there were 34 members present in the Lodge room, the W. M. refused this time to order a new ballot, and order all members to vote, but declared路 that the Lodge had voted to expel the said Ralph E. Schofield,. and refused to permit a ballot OR suspension. Seventh. That the W. M., in the conductor the examinaeion of witnesses in the trial of said cause, was arbitrary, prejudiced,and biased in favor of the prosecution, and against the defendant, Ralph E. Schofield.

Eighth. That there were errors, both general ~and special, committed by the W. M. in the trial of said cause against said defendant, Ralph E. Schofield. N~lJfI;th. That on the question of whether cert8iin evidence, to-Wit., the testimony of Lulu B. R:ial, should be introduced, the W. M., instead of submitting the matter and q\lestion to Temple Lodge, No. 299, for deteirmination, refused so to do, and usurped the prerog#ttive of the Lodge by deciding the question thus presented himself, and ref1.lSing to allow said Temple Lodge, No. 299, to decide the question. '!l'et1lJth~ That in balloting on the second specification of. th~ charges and speeification'8,"tae W. M.. reqUired all memb~rs present to vote, the members present. be1ng 34, and the'nafter the sa.id defendant was acquitted on said se,eond specification, in balloting on thethi'rdspecifieation only 83 ballots werec8lSt, the vote being 22 guilty, and 11 not guilty iand the W. M., over the protest of members of the Lodge, that there were M

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members present, and all had not voted, reversed bis ruling, and declared the vote,and that thereby def~pdal1t was found guilty on said third specification of said charges. These we will consider seriatim, an d

Fi路rst. We think the third sp~cificationwas insufficient, and ought to ha",e been so held. The facts therein stated, if true, do not constitute any offense, in that it does not charge that the money alleged to have been collected was wilfully and corruptly withheld after demand made, and that accused had thereby knowingly and wilfully wronged, cheated, and defrauded the widow of a deceased 11:aster :Mason. In fact, no wrongful act or motive is charged. This, we think, is essential to distinguish the charge as an offense from mere carlessness or neglect. It is the i'nte:nt that constitutes the offense, and it must be charged. Second. The motion to suppress the deposition of Lulu B. Rial was properly over路 ruled. While it would have been more formal for the W. M. to have ascertained the names of three reliable Masons from the W. M. of Breckenridge Lodge, and himself appointed them to take the testimony, instead of having the W. 11. of Breckenridge Lodge appoint them, yet the fact that they were reliable ~Iasons in good standing not being denied, we caubut regard the objection as purely technical and not well taken. rhird.. This is decided in the ruling on the second reason. Fourth. This objection is well taken. 'Ve can not see upon what principle the W. M. could require Brethren who came into the Lodge after the evidence was closed, and had heard 110 part of the testimony, to vote on the question of the guilt or innocence of the accused, especially when they declared they could not vote intelligently, and did not want to vote. If the W. M. thought it was his duty to require every member present to vote, then he ought to have requested those who had not been present and heard the evidence to retire. Fifth.. This objection is also well taken. Section 264 of our By-Laws declares "If a majority present vote for the expulsion, then the accused shall stand expelled; but if less than a majority present vote for expulsion, then the question shall be on suspension. In this case there were 34 votes cast, of which there were 17 in favor of expulsion. We oan not, by any process of mathematical calculation known to us, make 17 a majority of 34, and the W. M. clearly had; no right to do otherwise than to take the vote OIl suspension. Sixth. The record does not bear out the allegation 011 this ground, as it shows that on the last ballot the 34 votes present were all cast.

Seventh. There is nothing in the record to show that theW. M., in the conduct of the ex:amination of witnesses, was arbitrary, biased,? and prejudiced, rather than mistaken in his judgment. Eighth. This is too broad to demand consideration.

Ninth. This Grand Lodge, in its past rulings, has held that it is the province of a

W. M. in a Masonic trial, to determine all legal questions, regarding him, as it were, the judge,路and the Lodge the jury in the case. While there may be some question a.s to whether the Lodge is not the judge of both the law and eVidence, in such cases, yet we do not feel disposed to disturb this established ruling, as it is not decisive of this case. Tenth. The vote on the second specification shows there were 34 .votes present, while on the third specification, on which he was declared guilty, there were only 33 votes cast. There is nothing in the record to show that any member had retired, or been excused, from the Lodge room, or from -voting, while the vote on punishment shows there were yet 34 votes present. This being the case, the W. M. clearly committed error in declaring him guilty on a vote of 22 out of 33 votes cast, when there were 34 votes present.

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Lodge of Missouri.

In view of the~e findings, inasmuch as the accused was acquitted on the first and second specifications, which charge offenses separate and distinct from that in the third, we recom.mend that the verdict of the Lodge be set aside, the record returned, and a new trial had on the third specification, provided the same be so amended as to show an int~ntional wrongdoing. t NOTE:-tTbis was amended and the accused suspended for a term of two years. No. XIII. GOLDEN LODGE, No. 475,

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VB.

J. J.

ANDREWS.

This, the last case on the docket, like the first, presents another record of a married man neglecting bis wife and children, taking up with a cyprian, and leading an adulterous life at hotels and boarding houses, and yet claiming the right to wear the lambskin as an "emblem of innocence." He was found guilty by a vote of 29 to 5, and expelled by a vote of 32 to 2. He appeals from the decision of the Lodge, and as plausible a reason as any he assigns is: "That the charges brought against me by the Junior vVarden are not charges that the Masonic Fraternity have any right to prefer or prosecute." This, no doubt, is his conception of the scope and meaning of Freem.asonry, and, only confirms the justness of the verdict of the Brethren. The sooner the "herd of goats" that have found their way into our Lodge rooms are driven out of the Temple, the better it will be for the good name and fame of our Order. After the trial had commenced, and the damaging evidence of his paramour had been read, the accused asked for a continuance to enable him to rebut it, and complains that the Lodge refused to grant it. We do not see that he suffered any wrong by this action of the Lodge, as, if the testimony of his concubine were disregarded, his lecherous letters read in evidence, were sufficient to justify the finding of the Lodge. Finding no error in the proceedings, we recommend that the finding and judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. , Before closing this report, we desire to call attention to the fact that in six out of thirteen cases submitted to us, the given names of the accused are not set out in the complaint. This ought by all means to be done. The last case is that of J. J. Andrews, which is no name at all~ for it may refer to John, James, Jeremiah, Jackson, Jacob, Jasper, Jason, Jesse,and so on ad infinitum. In order that there may be no room. for controversy as to the identification of the accused, his :first name should be given in full, and we trust there will be no occasion for complaint on this score in the future. Fraternally SUbmitted, R. E. ANDERSON, Ohairman, 1. P. RYLAND, T. A. DUNN,

W. B. DUNNEGAN,. W. H. OATHOUT, J.P. NESBITT, CYRUS H. JONES,

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Case 11, after its approval, was reconsidered, and, on motion, the judgment set aside and the case remanded for a new trial. When case No. 12 was called, Brother I. P. RylaIld. submitted a minority report, and the same was adopted, as follows: To the Most lVorshipjltl Gran(Z Lodge of ~Mi8sour'i, .ti. F. & A. M.:

The undersigned members of your Committee on Appeals and Grievances beg leave to submit the following mlDority report in case No. 12, entitled "Temple Lodge, No. 299, vs. Ralph E. Scofield:'~ We concur.with the majority of the Committee in finding that the Worshipful JVlaster who presided at the trial of this case committed errors of law, but do not think they were of such a character as to in any way prejudice the rights of the defendant. The record in this case discloses the fact that the accused Brother was beyond doubt guilty of the offenses with which he stands charged in all three specifications, and, in our opinion, the mere fact that such specificH,tiOl1S may have been inartistically drawn, or that harmless error was committed by the Worshipful Master, does not justify this Grand Lodge in reversing and remanding the cause for a new trial. Such a rule does, and doubtless ought to prevail in the courts' of the land having criminal jurisdiction, but in a Masonic body the end to be obtained requires the application of :po such strict rule.

Believing, as we do, that the ends of justice will be subserved, the interest of the Craft protected, and honor of the Fraternity maintained~we recommend that the verdict and judgment of the subordinate Lodge finding the accused Brother guilty as charged in specification No.3, be affirmed. Justice, howf;ver, should always be tempered with that heavenly quality of mercy, and we further recommend that the sentence imposed upon the erring Brotherbe changed to suspension for the term of two yea.rs. Fraternally SUbmitted. ISAAC P. RYLAND, CYRUS H. JONES, 'r. A. DUNN, Comm'ittee.

RESOLUTION.

The following was adopted: .Resolved, That the next Annua1 Communication of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, be held at Kansas City. (Signed) J. B. THOMAS.

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Grand Lodge. of Missouri. PAY ROLL.

The following report on pay roll was presented and adopted, to which a supplementary report is added and found below. The same was adopted: ST. LOUIS,

Mo., October 20,1898.

To the Most lVorsh'ip!ul Grand Lodge of J.ltlissour'i, A. F. &: A. M. :

Your Committee on Pay,Roll respectfully report that the officers and representatives in attendance at the present Annual Communication, are entitled to receive mileage and per diem as per the pay roll, amounting toS3,577 .80. Fraternally submitted, HENRY LIHOU, D. W. WALLACE,

G. K. WHITE McGEE", Committee.

To the above has been added the sum of $160.05 for mileage and per diem of District Deputy Grand Masters, and District Lecturers, as per resolution adopted at Convocation of Grand Lodge, 1898. . Fraternally submitted, . HENRY LIHOU, D. W. WALLACE, G. K. WHITE McGEE. Committee.

JURrSPRUDENCE.

Brother R.E. Collins, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following report, and the saIne, was adopted: 7bfhe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missotwi, A. F. & A. H. :

Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom were referred the several matters hereinafter mentioned, respectfully report as follows: 1. We recom.mend that the Grand Master's decisions, with reference to the physical

qualifications of candidates, be approved, as these decisions were in accordance with the law in force at the time they were rendered. II.

With reference to the decisions of tbeGrand Master upon the questiol1s,growiJ;lg OQ\ of the controversy between Unionville Lodge, No. 210, and Pollock Lodge, No. 849: Se.ction 19,5 of the By路Laws provides that "no, Lod,ge shall receive a petition from. an a~,pJdie8lllt for the mysteries of Freemasonry \\rho lives nearer another Lodge, without the un~imousoonsent of the latter Lodge," etQ.

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We are of opinion that this law contemplates the unanimous consent or all members of, the Lodge whose jurisdiction is invaded, present at the meeting when the waiver of jurisdiction is requested. It would, therefore, be incompetent for former members

of a Lodge to bind persons who may subsequently become members, b~r a wholesale agreement 'waiving jurisdiction. Such ruling would enable any two Lodges to set aside a By-Law of the Grand Lodge. Furthermore, there is nothing in the records 'of Pollock Lodge, so far as appears from the report of the Grand Master, showing a waiver of jurisdiction, by unanimous consent or otherwise, on the part of Pollock Lodge. We therefore are of opinion as follows: Pirst. That tbe agreement between Unionville Lodge and Pollock Dodge, if any existed, was invalid at all times. second. That Unionville Lodge is liable to Pollock Lodge for all fees and dues received by it from candidates for the mysteries residing within the jurisdiction of Pollock Lodge, unless Unionville Lodge can show that Pollock Lodge had knowledge of such petitions to Unionville Lodge, and acquiesced by silence or otherwise. We, therefore, recommend that the decisions of the Grand Master, in this respect, be not sustained. III. The Masonic law is directed against the man who dispenses intoxicating liquor to his fellowmen, and the one who does so under the name of a grocer is as guilty as the one who openly calls himself a saloon-keeper. We, therefore, recommend that the decision of the Grand Master, in this respect, be approved.

IV. The question involved in the decision of the Grand Master in reference to the failure of a candidate to satisfactorily answer the first question propounded to him after his admission to the Lodge wa.s passed upon by the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication. As the decision of the Grand Master is in accord with the previous ruling, we recommend that it be sustained.

v. The Grand Master held that while a Md.ster Mason, residing in ~nssouri, but holding a. dimit from another jurisdiction more than one year old, is not, under our law, prevented from becoming one of the petitioners for the formation of a new Lodge, that it would be preferable that all petitioners for new Lodges should be members of our own jurisdiction. We agree with the Grand Master in his interpretation of the e~isting law, and recommend that his decision in this respect be approve d, but, in our opinion, his recommenda.tion or expression of his opinion as to its being preferable that such petitioners should be members of our own jurisdiction, belongs rather to the legislative than to the judicial branch of the Grand Lodge, and is not passed upon by this committee. VI.

The Grand Master decided that it is necessary for a Lodge called upon to recommend a Lodge路 a.~king for dispensation to know that all Master Masons who are petitioners are in good standing. Under Ollr law, before a dispensation can be granted to'form anew Lodge, such new Lodge must obtain the recommendations of all Lodges, whose territorial jurisdiction will be affected by it, except in towns and cities where there are two or more Lodges.

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'"'tie apprehend that the only reason for this rule of law is that the Lodges whose territorial jurisdiction is affected may, if they see fit, consent to the invasion. The duty of ascer,taining whether or not the petitioners for the dispensation are all Master Masons in good standing divolves upon the Grand Master himself, and he should make the investigation either in person or through his District Deputy, or such other person as he may desig-nate for that purpose. To require that the Lodges whose recommendation or approval or consent is. made essential, should know that each petitioner is a Ma.c:;ter Mason in good standing, would involve considerable labor and hardship in many cases both to Lodges and to petitioners. It scarcely ever happens that less than two Lodges are called upon to recommend, and sometimes in cities as many as ten to sixteen. We cannot believe that it was the intention of the law to requirelthat each and every Lodge recommending should know that each and every petitioner is a Master :Mason in good standing, and we, therefore, recommend that the decision of the Grand Master, in this respect, be not approved. VII.

The Grand Master held that a Brother dimitted from a Lodge in another jurisdiction can apply for membership in this jurisdiction, regardless of the age of his dimit. We recommend that this decision be approved. VIII.

The Grand Master held, in a case where a person elected in New York afterwards removed to Missouri, and desired a Missouri Lodge to confer the degrees upon him,'that the degrees could not be conferred here unless the New York Lodge complied with our law. We recommend that this decision be approved. IX.

The Grand Master held t路hat a suspended Mason cannot be present as a witness at a Masonic trial. We recommend that this decision be approved.

x. The Grand Master held that when a Brother has been tr~ed and acqUitted, and appeal has been taken to the Grand Lodge, the appellants can dismiss the appeal. We recommend that this decision be approved. XI.

The Grand Master held that a Brother tried and acquitted cannot be bronght to trial the second time for the same offense, and on the same charge. We recommend that this decision be:approved. XII.

The Grand Master decided that a Brother convicted of a criminal offense is not necessarily guilty of a Masonic offense. By the term, "criminal offense," we suppose the Gra.nd Master means acrlme. We are informed in our ancient charges that "a Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever he resides or works, and is never to. be concerned in plots .~ndcoIl颅 spiracies against the peace and welfare of the Nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to superior magistrates." We conceive it to be the duty of all Masons to obey the~aws of the countries in which they reside, and to be convicted of a criminal offense, or ofa crime, is to be adjudged guilty of disobedience路 of the la.w. This, we are of opinion,路is a Masonic offense, and we think it incompetent to attack the solemn adjudica-tionofa cou.rt of law, in a criminal case collaterally in a Masonic Lodge. We reconnnendthat this decision of the Grand Master be not approved.

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XIII.

The Grand Master held that a Master Mason holding a dimit, without privileges, for one year or longer, cannot be present in person at his trial on charges of unmasonic conduct. At the last Annual Communication, Grand Master Jamison decided that a Master Mason who had dimitted without privileges, but had afterwards petitioned fur affiliation, and wa~ rejected, and against whom, subsequently, charges of unmasonic conduct were preferred, could not appear in person at his trial. This decision was approved by the Grand Lodge. At the same communication the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, in review, ing the case of Vienna Lodge, No. 84, against John C. Holmes, held that the Lodg-e had committed error in excluding John C. Holmes from his trial, although he. had previously been dirnitted without privileges.. This report was approved. There were thus two contrary decisions on the same matter at the same communication and, apparently for the purpose of consistency ~ the decision of the Grand Master was reconsidered by the Grand Lodge, and,was reversed. We thus have a positive declaration of the Grand IJodge made at its last annual communication that a ~Iaster Mason dimitted without privileges, may be present in persoll at his trial in a Masonic Lodge. It is the plain duty of this Committee to expound the law as we find it, and when the By-Laws have been interpreted by the Gra.nd I.Jodge, that is the interpretation your Committee must follow. We, therefore, reoommend that this decision be not approveJ.. XIV. A controversy arose between Stella Lodge, No. 538, and Newton Lodge, No. 175, in many respects similar to the one above mentioned, between Unionville Lodge and Pollock Lodge, and our :finding is the same. We hold that the alleged agreement, as between Stella Lodge and Newton Lodge, was and is invalid; and as it appears from the.statement made in the memorial, that Stella Lodge notified Newton Lodge immediately after the reception of two petitioners for the mysteries from oandidates re~;iding within the jurisdiction of Stella Lodge, and protested against their reception, we hold that Newton Lodge is liable to Stella Lodge for all fees and dues received by it from these two petitioners. The question of the removal of Stella Lodge, withOut the consent of Newton IJodge, was presented, but we deemed the action of the GrandMaster and the Grand Lodge final. Furthermore, Newton Lodge is now estopped to make this plea, haVing acquiesced. XV. The follOWing question is propounded by Brother T. P. Rixey: "Inasml.1chas the laws of this jurisdiction provide tha.t no saloon-keeper can be a member of any Ma.sonic Lodge in Missouri. " 'Question. Is it unmasonic conduct for a Mason in good standing to sign a petition to make a saloon-keeper?' " We assume that this question means, is it unmasonic oonduct for a Mason in good standing to sign a petition for a license to a dramshop or saloon-keeper. We reply, that the Masonic law is leveled OT directed against those persons who dispense intoxicating liquors to their fellowmen) and goes to the extent only of prohibiting such persons from being members of Masonic Lodges.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri. XVI.

In the matter of the proposed amendment to Sections 150, 151,152 and 158, of Article X., and the addition of a new Section to Article XIII., Grand Lodge By-Laws, to be numbered '173A, offered by Brothers Sessinghaus and Briggs at the last session of this Grand Lodge, and referred to this Committee, we respectfully recommend the adoption of said amendments and said new section, as printed in the Proceedings of the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, at pages 107 and 108. Fraternally submitted, ROBT.E. COLLINS, Chairman, A. L. ROSS, E. F. HARTZELL, WM. R. EDGAR; E. J. GOODRICH, Committee.

AMENDED LAWS.

The following are the amendments mentioned by the Committee on Jurisprudence, in Section XVI. above, and adopted by the Gra11d Lodge: ARTICLE X. MEMBERSHIP.

A Master Mason a Membe'rwhere Raised. A Master Mason raised in this Jurisdiction, shall be ipso facto a member of the Lodge which raised him, without further ballot, except:.where the workhas been done for another Lodge; then the Brother will be a member of the Lodge which made the request. The petition shall state the age, date and place of birth, residence and occupation of the petitioner, and the name, number and Jurisdiction of the Lodge of which he is or was formerly a member, and shall be SUbstantially in the following form: SECTION 150.

Amend Section 151 by striking out the word late in the third line of said Section and leave blank space, so that the word now or late may be inserted as the case may require, and the Section as amended shall read as follows: S拢0.151. Form of Petition:-

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren o f - - Lodge, No. --, A. F. and A.M.:

The subscriber, a Master Mason,and--a' mem1:;ler of.--Lodge, No. --, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of - - , respectfully petiti&ns for membership in your Lodge; if found worthy, he pledges himself to a cheerful obedience to your By-Laws and the Ancient Usages of Masonry. Ris age i s - years; he was born - - , at - - ; his occupation is---; and his residence 1s--. ---,18-.

RecQmme!nded by O--D--

E--F--

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Amend Sec. 152 by inserting the words provided he 'is a dlmitted Mason, after the word and and before the word his, so that the Section as amended shall read as follows: SEC. 152. Petit'ionl07路 J.lfemoership. No Lodge in this Jurisdiction shall entertain a petition for membership, unless the same is accompanied by a dimit, or some other documentary evidence of the good standing of the applicant, and, provided he is a dimitted Mason, his release from membership in his former Lodge. Amend Sec. 158 by inserting the words or such otke']' documentary e'vidence after dimit and before olin the first line of said Section, so that the Section as amended shall read as follows: SEC. 158. Dimit belong.~ to the Lodge. The dimit or such other documentary evidence of a petitioner who is elected a member of a Lodge, belongs to the Lodge and must remain in its custody, and the date of his affiliation must be endorsed thereon.

Add to Article XIII., page 42, an entirely new Section, and call such Section 173A as follows: SEC. 173A. Any member who may desire to transfer his membership from one Lodge to any other Lodge in this Jurisdiction, may petition the Lodge of which he desires to become a member, without first severing his membership, provided he has complied with his duties as prescribed in Section 172 of this Article. The Secretary of the Lodge to which he belongs shall address a statement of his Masonic standing to the Lodge he desires to petition. Said statement shall constitute and be "documentary evidence/' as referred to in Section 152, page 39, and no dimit shall be granted the Brother unless he has been duly elected in the other Lodge, or the certificate of his standing returned, and his membership shall cease in the Lodge from which he desires to dimit upon having consummated membership in the other Lodge, and due notice of such must be given the Lodge from which the Brother came. All notices, statements, and other documentary matter herein referred to, shall have the Lodge seal attached and properly recorded in the minutes; furthermore, all matter to be transmitted from one Lodge to another shall be sent not later than forty-eight hours after having been considered by the respective Lodges.

RESOLUTION.

It was resolved to appropriate $150, to aid ill placing a monument at the grave of ,"Dr. J. W. S. Mitchell, a Past Grand Master of Missouri,~hose remains lie unmarked in a cemetery in the State of Georgia. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

The Committee on the reports of. District Deputy Grand Masters submitted the following, and the same was adopted: To the Most

Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee to whom was referred the report of the District Deputy Grand Masters would submit the following report: We find th;t all the District Deputy Grand Masters have submitted their report to the Grand Master, except D. G. M. Alvill

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Haynie of District No. 37. Many of these reports show much, work performed by the Deputies, while a few are very meager and unsatisfactory. We must commend the report of Brother J. M. Ritchey, of the Fifty-Fourth District. This report is an admirable one, and such as is contemplated by the law governing them. 'I"he ~eneral tone of the reports indicate a healthy condition of the Craft throughout the jurisdiction, a healthy financial improvement, and a spirit of harmony among the Brethren. While your Committee recognizes that the work. of the 'larious District Deputy Grand Masters is a labor of love and zeal for the Order, yet we believe that the end contemplated by the Grand Lodge in the appointment of these officers has failed in its accomplishment. Too many of these reports are glitteril1g generalities. The real purpose of these reports having been entirely overlooked, we would recommend to these officers a careful perusal and thoughtful consideration of Section 24, pages 14 and 15 of the Book of Constitutions. In light there is life and activity.

Fraternally sUbmitted, W. F. KUHN, Chairman, W. D. GILLESPIE, JAMES M. WILSON, SR., J. V. ADAMS~

B. F. BALL, 'V. R. PAIN'l'ER, 'I\ J. SMITH, Cmnrnittee.

CEMETERY LOT.

The Chairman of the Committee, Brotller Lee" A. Hall, presented a report concerning the Masonic Burial Lot in Bellefontaine Cernetery. The report was adopted as follows: 1b the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj l}[issow"i. A. F. & A. M.:

The undersigned Committee on Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lot No. - , "whose duty it shall be to superintend the improvement on this lot, and that committee be allowed the sum of not to exceed $100 for such purpose, and said Committee shall make a. full report at our next Annual, Communication" (see Proceedings, 1897, page 105), have to report that the duty has been performed, and that Brother W. L. Graydon, Superintendent of the Bellefontaine Cemetery Association, has put the lot in perfect condition, at a cost of $30.50, which your Committee recommend be paid. ~

Brother W. L. Graydon has platted the lot, and, finds room therein for eight more interments, the last interment in the lot was in March, 1885. Your Committee would recommend that the lot be now placed in charge of the Grand Secretary, who shall be charged with the care of the lot, and to determine who shall be interred in the unoccupied spaces therein. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H. STONE, LEE A. HALL, JNO. R.

PARS()~,

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HISTORICAL COMMITTEE.

The follo\ving report was read and adopted: To the Most n'o1'sld:PJttl Grand Lodgef~f ..l:lissOlWi, A. F. & A. ,,:tI.:

The Historical Committee, appointed under<l/ a resolution of the Grand Lodge, as shown on page 68, Proceedings of 1897, beg leave, in accordance with the requirements of [said resolution, to submit the following report for the consi~eration of the Grand Lodge: We find that since the organization of the Grand Lodge, down to 1897, there have been 52 Grand Masters,14 Grand Treasurers and 8 Grand Secretaries-making in all 74 half. tone portraits to be obtained for the purposes of the resolution. Quite a number of these plates, however, can be obtained of the Grand Chapter. To provide for the 74 portraits, with the biographical sketches accompanying them, will make a v'olume of about 200 pages, and a suitable edition of 1,000 copies will cost, say, $1,000 to $1,200. It will, in the opinion of the Committee, be impracticable to publish such an amount of matter with the regular Proceedings, nor would the work look well in any other form than as a separate volume. 'VVe therefore, recommend, that if the Grand Lodge decides to proceed with the work' that it be done in a volume separate from the Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINC1L, ALLAN McDOWELL, W. F. KUHN, LEE A.HALL,

Committee.

MEXICAN MASONRY.

A report was rendered by the COIDrnittee heretofore

appointed, on the subject of Masonry in Mexico.

It is as

follows: To the ..Yost Worshipful Grand Lod,qe oj lt1i880'lwi, A. F.

ST. LOUIS, October 19, 1898. A. M. .-

Your Committee appointed to investigate the status of Mexican Freemasonry, as represented by the Gran Dieta of Mexico, with a view to its fraternal recognition by this Grand Lodge, would respectfully state that the Chairman of the Committee, whom it was expected would prepare a report, being unavoidably absent, they have been unable to digest and formulate such report as the importance of the subject seems to demand, and, therefore, ask a continuance, with leave to report. at our next Communication. Fraternally submitted, R. F. STEVENSON, R. E. ANDERSON, W. R.STUBBLEFIELD, LEEA. HALL, J. D. VINCIL, Comm'ittee.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON OBITUARIES.

Brother D. A. Jalnison presented a report, as Chairman of the OOInmittee on Obituaries, which was adopted: To tile J,fost Tf'tOl'shipjul Gran(l Lodge oj

~Missouri,

.:r1. F. & .A.. lI.:

Your Committee on Obituaries are gratified in being able to report that death has not, during the Masonic year just drawing to a close, invaded the ranks of those who have been honored with official positions in this Grn.nd Lodge. Many, however, of the rank and file of our beloved Order have passed over the "silent river," and taken up their abodes in the "celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides." 'We find it impracticable, from the data and information in our possession, to do justice in befitting terms to the characters and reputations of those of our Brethren who have thus passed from our midst. Their good deeds and virtues will continue to live in the memory of those who knew them. We recommend that the usual page beset apart in memory of the deceased Brethren of our own Grand Jurisdiction, and路 our sister Grand Jurisdictions. Fraternally submi tted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, HARMON CLINE, A. I..J. FOX, FRED. C. HAHN, E. C. STEELE,

Cornm'ittee.

RAtLROADS AND HOTELS.

The following circular, sent out by Brother John R. Parson, is.his report as Chairrnan of the Oommittee on Transportation and Hotels: Representatives to Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M.: DEAR BRETHREN-The railroads have agreed -to a rate of one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan. . Yon pay full fare coming, and take a receipt from the agent you buy your ticket from. This certificate will be endorsed in St. Louis, and entitle you to return for one~third fare. This rate cannot be obtained unless you have the agent's receipt that you have paid full fare. The hotels in St. Louis offer the follovving rates: St.. James Hotel,路 750, $1.00 and $1.50 for European plan; Lindell Hotel, $1.00 European, $2.50 American plan; Laclede Hotel, $1.00 per day, European plan; Term.inal Hotel, $1.00 and $1.50 per day, European plan; Southern Hotel, $3~OO per day, American plan; Planters Hotel, $2.00 and up, Europeattl plan; $3.50 to $5.00 American plan. Fraternally, JOHN R. PARSON,

Oommittee.

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THANKS.

On 1110tion,. the thanks of the Grand Lodge was accorded to the railroads and hotels for reduced rates. INSTALLATION.

The business of the session having been completed, the Installation of Grand Officers was the closing ceremony of the occasion. The proceedings of the morning and afternoon sessions were read and approved.

11. vvT• Bro. F'. J. T'ygard, the retiring Grand Master, installed the officers eJected and appointed IVL \V. Bro. John R. Parson as Grand MarshaL The installation of the following officers tllen took place: E. F. ALLEN, Kansas City GRAND ~fASTER. C. H. BRIG<xS, Fayette..........•........................... DEPUTY G RAKD MASTER.. CAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City........•............. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. J. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. SAMUEL M. KENNARD, St. Louis GRAND TREASURER. JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis GRAND SECRETARY.

The Grand Master made the following appointnlentS: ALLAN McDO'VELL, St. Louis REV. J. W. ROBINSON, Clayton REV.. JNQ. H. MILIJER, Rich Hill JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City CHARLES S. GLASPELL, Kansas City

GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

LECTURER. CHAPLAIN. CHAPLAIN. SENIOR DEACON.

GRAND JUNIOR DEACON.

A. FISHER, LaBelle LESLIE OREAR, MarshalL

GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. GRAND JUNIOR STE\VARD. H. H. HORENSCHILD,Rolla GRAND MARSHAL. WM. RICHARDSON, St. Louis GRAND MARSHAL. L. B. VALLIANT, St. Louis GRAND SWORD BEARER. A. L. ROSS, Versailles GRAND PURSUIVANT. A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico GRAND ORATOR. REV. VtT. W. BOYD, St. Louis GRAND ORATOR. JNO. W. OWEN, St. Louis..............................••.• GRAND TILER.

The foregoing officers were duly installed.

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rrhe Grand Master appointed the following Chairmen of the Standing Conlmittees: CORRESPONDENCE APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES LODGES U. D CHARTERED LODGES JURISPRUDENCE CHARITy UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS D. D. G. M OBITUARIES BOARDS OF RELIEF WAYS AND MEANS

JOHN D. VINCIL. DORSEY A. JAMISON. R. N. GRAY. LEE A. HALL. NOAH M. GIVAN. F. J. TYGARD. WM. R. EDGAR. A. M. HOUGH. W1\I. F. KUHN. WM. A. HALL. J. B. TH01\IAS. COMMITTEES.

MEMBERS HOME VISITING COMMITTEE-Geo. E. Mayhall, Jacob Furth, J. Lee Porter,

Wm. Dodd, John M. Allen. ACCOUNTS-F.

W. Mott, John H. Deems, Gus. W. Nieman.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELs-John R. Parson, James A. Frame.

PAY ROLL-\Vm. Clough. RITUAL-Allan 1vfcDowell, Joseph C. Finagin,Jno.C. Yocum, A. Fisher, Seymour Hoyt. HISTORIcAL-John D. VincH, Allan McDowell, W. F. Kuhn, Lee A. Hall.

No further business appearing, the Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM, Rev. John W.Robinson, Grand Chaplain, leading in prayer.

JOHN D. VINOIL, Grand Secretary.

PAY ROLL. The amount expended on pay roll account was furnished me after Grand Lodge closed. It is $3,739.85. JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

Proceedings of the DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-EDWARD HIGBEE, Lancaster. A. FISHER, La Belle. 2d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. 3d C W. BOLSTER, Princeton. 4th 'r. A. DUNN, Bethany. 5th JOS. E. REESE, Maryville. 6th .J. J. DENNEY, Fairfax. 7th E. F. HARTZELL, St. Joseph. 8th ROBERT E. MAUPIN, Pattonsburg. 9th Z. T. MARTIN, Lathrop. 10th 11th _ REUBEN BARNEY, Chillicothe. C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 12th THOMAS A. STILL, Macon. 13th GEORGE E. MAYHALL, New London. 14th D. W. HELM, Paris. 15th ED\VARD T. MILLER, Brunswick. 16th W. R. PAINTER, Carrollton. 17th B. F. CORBIN, Liberty. 18th A. J. COLEMAN, Platte City. 19th VAN F. BOOR, ]{ansas City. 20th c. L. FROST, Odessa. 21st D. M. PINKERTON, Blackburn. 22d A. L. ROSS, Versailles. 23d J. \V.-HULETT, Sturgeon. 24th A. 8. HOUSTON, Mexico. 25th 26th P. P. ELLIS, New Florence. CRAS.W. MEYER, :Moscow Mills. 27th CHAS. J. \VALKER, Wentzville. 28th B. H. INGRAM, Sedalia. 2Hth J. T. SHORT, Jefferson City. 30th JOHN ISBELL, Washington. 31st R. ",r.McMULLTN, Hillsboro. 32d HOWARD \VATSON, St. Louis. 33d 34th H. H. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla. W. H. BARRETT, Harrisonville. 35th O. D. AUS'rIN, Butler. 36th ALVIN HAYNIE, Clinton. 37th 38th JOHN W. FARRIS,'Lebanon. 39th 'VILLIARD B. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. 40th SEYMOUR HOYT, Greenfield. R. 1,1. WARDIN, Nevada. 41st 42d HARMON CLINE, Joplin. T. G. GOLDSMITH, Springfield. 43d 44th ROBERT LAMA.R, Houston. T. W. COTTON, Van Buren. 45th 46th W. J. MA.RSHALL, Doe Run. 47th F. A. KAGE, Cape GirJl.rdeau. JAS. A. BOONE, Charleston. 48th JOHN H. DUNMIRE, Kennett. 49th 50th LEE W. COTTON. Piedmont. 51st GEO. E. MATTHEWS, West Plains.

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52d District-R. N. GRAY, Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAMSON, Lawrenceburg. 54th J. M. RITCHEY, Neosho. 55th J. V. ADAMS, Higbee. NOTE-The Grand Lecturer will notify the Lodges of the appointment of District Lecturers" by circular.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. The following amounts have been received since closing my report October 12, 1898 Chariton, No. 513 $15 00 Quitman, No. 196 (balance) Fairmou.nt, No. 290 (balance)......... 3 00 Hiram, No. 362 ;.. :" Lindley, No. 253 (balance)..... 1 00 Angerona, No. 193 St. John, No. 28................................ 57 00 Mountain Grove, No. 158 Censer, No. 172 68 00 Morality, No. 186 (in part) 28 93 TotaL.............. Stockton, No. 283..... 60 00 Amount on hand October 12: Cecil, No. 454.................. 21 00 Total on hand October 20th

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$ 1 00

57 00 22 00

52 00

$ 385 93 '43,237 65. :.$43,62358

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

A.mo路unt Due. Laclede, No. 83

$92 Rising St.ar, No. 145.......................... 11 Canopy, No. 284 55 St. Clair, No. 273............................. 35 King Hiram, No. 809 37

00 00 00 00 00

Amo'ttnt D'ue.

Billings, No. 379.~ $53 00 Aullville, ~o. 4.64............................ 19 00 Biswell, NO. 510 80 00 Exeter, No. 514......... 22 00 Total $S,54 00

No RETURNS.

Ti})ton, No. 56. Purdy, ~o. 148. Rowley, No. 204. Woodlawn,. No. 223. Avilla., No. 278. Be.rt:rand, No. 330.

Marionville, No. 390. seligman, No. 517. Prairie Hill, No. 5i6. Carl JUI19tion, No. 549. Prairie, No. 556. ' Fairfield, No. 184. JOHN D. VINCIL, G'rand Sec'retary.

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NE\V LODGES. The Grand Lodge, on October 19, 1898, chartered the following Lodges: }{ame oj Lodge.

California Linn Mt. Ararat Hatfield Pittsville Gothic Pee Dee Comfort Jamesport

Location.

No.

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183 326 382 395 428 436 498 533 564

California Linn ; Topaz Hatfield Pittsville Alexandria Musselfork Rocky Comfort Jamesport

County.

Moniteau. Osage. Douglas. Harrison. J ohuson.

Clark. Ohariton. McDonald. Daviess .

... ANNUAL C01\iMUNIOATION IN 1899. . The Seventy-ninth Annual Com'munication of the Grand Lodge will be held in Kansas City, comnlencing at 10 o'clock 011 the nlorning of the Third Tuesday (viz., the 17th d~y) in October? 18e~,

1310GRAPHICAL.

FLAVIUS J.

TYGARD.

PAST GRAND MASTER.

To prepare a sketch of the life and work of a friend, involves 81 delicate responsibility. Two causes exist to embarrass the writer. Personal friendship may lead to excessive laudation. Again路, to say enough, and just what should be said so as to recognize real merit, is equally difficult. I am thus fettered in preparing路 a sketch for the Grand Lodge Journal, as required by a resolution adopted one year ago. The subject of this tribute has just retired. from the high station of Grand Master of Masons in Missouri. His administration hag become the possession of the Fraternityet large. -In the judgment of this writer, it will measure up to the representative standards of Masonic service rendered by his able predecessors, in all the essential elements of official duty. This is sufficient as to endorsement. He has won proper commendation from his Brethren, and enjoys the perstlnal consciousness of duty faithfuJly and hone-stIr performed. M. W.Bro. Tygard isa Virginian by birth and training. In 1889 he first S8. w the light of life. When twenty-four years of age he ",vas married to Miss Marinda Orr, of Green Oounty, Pennsylvania., wh.o for thirty-five years, has been thefaithflll companioD and loving wife: Asa devoted mother, she lives for and in her children. Subsequent to his marriage, he moved to, and located at, Butler" Bates County, where he has since resided, having been one of the active and successful business men of that community. Banking interests have engaged his attention during the years of his citizenship in Missouri. His Masonic history commenced in 1832, when he passed through the degrees of symbolic Masonry in 路"lirginia. His nrst affi.lliation in the West was., with the Lodge at Holden, from which he subsequently dimitted and united with Butler Lodge, No. 254, of which he was Worshipful Master for some years) and to which he still belongs.. In the Order of Christian Knighthood he took rank at

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an early period in the history of his connection with that magnanimous institution, being a member of and officer in Gouley Commandery, No. 30, stationed at Butler, his home. In 1881 he was chosen Grand Captain-General of the Grand Commandery of Missouri, and succeeded to the highest office in the gift of members of that Body, and served efficiently as Grand Oommander for one term. He has, since 1888, been the Treasurer of the Body whose highest honors he received. As member and Treasurer of the Masonic Home Board, his services have been of great value, not only from his devotion to that institution, which is the "glory of Missouri Masonry," but on account of his superior business qualities, which have enabled him to handle the assets of the Home with satisfaction and profit. Brother Tygard was soon recognized by the Grand Lodge as worthy of its honor and confidence. Receiving a minor appointment in 1892 from the Grand Master, he was steadily advanced until, one year ago, his Brethren of the Grand Lodge, with almost entire" unanimity, invested him with the ermine of Grand Master, and placed in his hands the guidance of the Craft in this great Jurisdiction for the year following. Brother Tygard made no attempt at brilliancy or show in administering the affairs of the Fraternity during his term of office, but no one in close touch with him, as this writer has been for twelve months, but will" accord to him the sincerest purpose to do the very best thing, and at the right time, for the good of Masonry in Missonri. It may be assumed that he wore the J e~vel of office "with honor to the Fraternity," and I hope, "with pleasure to hhnself." Flavius J. Tygard adds another honorable name to the highly creditable list of Past Grand Masters of Masonry in the Grand Surisdiction of Missouri. A young nobleman said to Queen Elisabeth of England, "I fain would climb, but fear to fall." Queen "Bess" replied., "If thou fear to fall, climb not at all." My friend and Brother Tygard, while a timid and rather retiring man, did not "fear to climb/' and has reached an inviting summit. His success and work may well challenge young life and inspire others not to "fear" to seek the highest dignities, but resting their hopes upon merit and honest purposes, like one of old said to his youthful protege. "Seek the best Gifts." JOHN D. VINOIL.

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REPORT ON' CORRESPONDENCE. • ST. LOUIS, Mo., October lst,1898.

To the Most Worshipful Grana Loaf/eo! Missouri, A. F. &.d. M.: I herewith submit my Annual Report on Corr-espondence:

ALABAMA-1897. The Grand Lodge of Alabama held its Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication at Masonic Temple, in the Oity of Montgomery, commencing December 7,1897. M. W. Bro. James A. Bilbro was Grand lVraster, and M. "V. Bro. H. Clay Armstrong, Past Grand Master, Grand Sec~etary. The latter was listed among the representatives of sister jurisdictions, and appeared as the representative of Missouri. I find, in the recapitulation, the number of Lodges represented as 240, with 375 on the roll. A statement of the membership in that jurisdiction shows 11,368. A gain of 279 appears from the figures. ADDRESS.

The merit of the document equals its length as to business qualitiesit contained twenty-three pages. From the introduction it is le~rned that Lodges are " remiss" in certain important respects.. It is stated that "Some do not open or close with prayer." Some" are powerless for good owing to dissension," and" A large number fail to enforce proper discipline in respect to profanity alld drunkenness . " It is not out of p1a.ce observe on the above tb~t p:r~~ef~less M~onry is Godless ¥a.so14lry. And a mall, bei.tring tl;le name of ¥aeE),i~r' g:uilty of thevicescbaracterized above-" profanity t\n,d d'1J,;nke~ ll;ess"-is a living libel up,on the Institution. No wQ.~d~:l~ the ~0:r;~1 ~~~se of nutnkind condemns" w~tllout properl,y ,discJ:iminati~g, the K@.s:Q,nic Frate17nity. FreemasQ~.ry is said tq be "'abeautiftl,l ~YB,teIll

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of morals." It must be this or it is a sham. If not moral, it is the reverse. If immoral, all goodmen should shun it as a pest-breeding . institution, powerful in proportion to its influence, and destructive in keeping with its numbers. But, it is not immoral, but truly a " system of morals," defending that which is good, and reflecting that which is pure in man. The immoral and vicious who belong to the system are barnacles, yea, cancerous accidents. They are in it, but not of it, and being" innovations in the body of Masonry," should be subjected to a hasty and vigorous excision. Grand Master Bilbro well said: " If we expect Masonry to prosper in its mission it should be pure. We will certainly see it die whenever we allow its holy precepts to be trampled under foot. The best and purest of its members will leave it with a sigh that its first Great Light is so grossly dishonored." The first thing observed in the business report of the Grand Master was the fact that he had granted special permission to t'wenty Lodges to confer degrees out of time. The desire for l\iasonry D1Ust be intense to cause such a pressure upon the authorities of the Institution, causing thenl to over-ride constitutional enactments and solen1Il obligations. I have been a member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for nearly forty years, and more or less connected with its business, officially, for largely over thirty years. In all that time I have never l\no"wn an instance where an application to break the law or suspend its operation merited consideration. A very considerable portion of the Address was taken up in the rendition of decisions, fifty-nine in number being noted. Having examined each in order, the qaestion presents itself at once to my mind" how will the Committee on Jurisprudence dispose of this, that, or the other?" An examination of the report of said committee discloses the fact that the decisions of the Grand l\Iaster reached the committee at such a late date that it was found impossible to give due consideration to the same. The committee said that many of the rulings involved qnestions of great importance to the Craft, and should not be passed upon without the most mature and thoughtful consideration, consequently the request was made and adopted to postpone consideration of the decisions路 of the Grand Master until the next session of the Grand Lodge. While the body of the official rulings made by the GrandMaster will pass muster anywhere, there are some that should never be incorporated in the statutes of the Grand Lodge. I quote No.8 as an illustration: "路Dues continue to accrue against one after his suspension for non-payment of dues~~' This I regard as simple Masonic injustice. .A. man is put in jail because he has failed to meet路his financial obliga-

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tions. The law punishes him for being in jail, and piles up costs and additional obligations against the unfortunate man who is deprived of his rights and privileges while in prison. The old law of some of the States in the long-ago, imprisoning men for debt, was not a circumstance in point of injustice, compared 'with this Masonic decision. There are some other rulings reported by the Grand Master that I should criticize with equal vigor, but for the fact that they go over to the next Grand Lodge session for final determination. The Grand Master reported, with great satisfaction, that death had not entered the circle of Grand Lodge Officers during the past year. He called attention to the proposed observance of the Centennial of the death of George Washington, and asked that the Grand Lodge co-operate with the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and others who may participate in the services. Earnest attention was called to the project for establishing and maintaining a Masonic Home. The Grand Lodge of Alabama is inclined to move forv.rard along this line. Surely, after the unanswerable argument made in favor of this institution by the Grand Master, the Fraternity of that jurisdiction will not hesitate to come to the front. Due compliment was paid to Grand Secretary .Armstrong, by the Grand Master, for his valuable assistance. Grand Master Bilbro was complimented by re-election, as was the Grand Secretary. The business of the session was transacted in two days, and was of a local character, and does not claim special consideration. CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual review was made by M. W . Bro.. Palmer J. Pillans: Past路 Grand Master. The review abounds in quotations, or what would be ordinarily called extracts; these far surpassed original matter in extent. The Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodges received due attention. Our Missouri Journal for 1897 was not in the list. I presume that Brother Pillans did not receive the Proceedings in time to give his usual courteous attention to Missouri-If he did not, it was owing to delay in the Grand Secretary's Office, as six weeks before the Grand Lodge of Alabama convened, I mailed路 our Proceedings to that officer. JAMES A. BILBRO, Gadsden,. Grand Master, .~ H. CLAY ARMSTRONG, Montgomery, .Grand Secretary.

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JAR IZO N A-1897 â&#x20AC;˘ The Sixteenth Annual Communication was held in the town of Bisbee, commencing November 9, 1897. M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Nichols, Grand l\tlaster, and Geo. J. Roskruge, Grand Secretary, were present, with other Grand Officers. Representatives of twelve Lodges, out of fourteen on the roll, were in atten.dance. The membership was reported at 618, being a gain over last year of 49. ADDRESS.

A brief business document was submitted by the Grand Master,. confined exclusively to local matters. He reported that no deaths had occurred among the Grand Lodge Officials, although the Lodges had suffered considerable loss of membership. He reported the constitution of two Lodges previously chartered, and had created one Lodge under Dispensation. This Lodge receiv:ed a Charter during the session. The Address contains a record of the official visits made by the Grand Master, which must have taken in about all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction.

He recommended the recognition of the ." Gran Dieta" of Mexico. The Committee on Oorrespondence, having charge of this matter, expressed the belief that it was their duty to encourage this branch of Masonry. Upon recommendation of said Committee, the "Gran Dieta" was recognized and welcomed in the Sisterhood of Grand Lodges. The Address of Grand Master Nichols was commended, and he was said to be entitled to much praise for his untiring energy and devotion to the Cr~ft. This report states that the Grand Master had visited every Lodge in the jurisdiction. One decision was reported,. and met approval, as did his other official acts. The Grand Secretary, Brother Roskruge, presented a brief and business-like report. I learn that the funds on hand, cash and bonds,. amount to $3,485. The session of the Body was held in a famous cave, which had been especially fitted up for Lodge work. The description of the visit to this subterranean hall is furnished in the J Qurna], and gives a very charming view of the cave and all its appointments. This Grand Lodge Hall had been erected some time ago by the Grand Architect of the Universe, when, this deponent saith not. The Masons added some extra to'uches in the way of lights and conveniences which made the occasion a pleasant one. I have read of Masons, in other times,.

Appendix. holding Lodge meetings on "hig.h hills and in low vales," but never heard before of Freemasons, who are called the "Sons of Light," s,electing the dark and hidden recesses of the earth in which to perform Masonic ceremonies. I presume the novelty connected with this place added largely to the interest of the visit. A flash-light picture, taken when the Grand Lodge was in session in the cave, is furnished as a frontispiece. The mining company that permitted the use of the cave for the session received the thanks of the Body for the privilege of meeting therein, and for kind attention shown their visitors. There is no regular report on Correspondence.

JOSEPH B. CREAMER, Phoenix, Grand Master, K. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, Grand Secretary.

GEO.

ARKANSAS~1897.

The Fifty-Eighth Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Little Rock, beginning the 16th day of November, 1897. M. W. Bro. C. C. Ayers., Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Fay Hempstead, was Grand Secretary. Eleven Past Grand Masters, and. Representatives of thirty-four Grand Jurisdictions were recorded as present. Representatives of '877 Lodges enrolled, there being 444 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The income is reported at something over $7,000, mileage and per diem, according to the synopsis, is nearly $4,000. Thus, more than one-half of the income was expended on this aecount. The Grand Lodge, in paying out such a large portion of its annual income on pay-roll will suffer untold embarrassment in its affairs. This will be seen when we come to consider the condition 路of their Temple debt. The membership was reported at 12,678. Out of the 444 Lodges on therall, 156 reported as not havhag done any work. This is certainly not an el1lcouraging prospect. .ADDRES,S. Am. Address by the Grand Ma,steI', covering twenty-two pa~es,ef 'R very busineiss-like character, was rendered.. He opened by recording tche d!eath of one of their Past Grand Masters, BrotherJ,amesM. Ha:rkey, who passed away in the路65th year of his age, to whose memory a loving tribute was paid. It was said by the Grand Master "One of thie pillars of Freemasonry in Arkansia;s has fallen."

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Grand l\1aster Ayers recorded, with satisfaction, that he had granted but two dispensations for the est~blishing of new Lodges, announcing that the creation of new Lodges does not indicate a healthy growth, but, on the contrary, has a tendency to weaken interest in the Lodges already established. He reported twenty-one official rulings. Tb;irteen of these were approved without qualification, six disapproved, and two approved after being modified. The Oommitteeon Jurisprudence wisely corrected certain rulings not necessary to particularize here. From 'the finding of said com~ nlittee, I learn the Grand l\1:aster has authority to :fix or change the boundary of districts. This is something new in our Masonic Israel. The question had been asked Grand Master Ayers" If be had the right to alter districts and make new ones? " and he answered emphatically "No," but was over-ruled, under some old provision of law, as shown by the report of the committee. I think Arkansas had better change that law and let the Grand Lodge arrange its districts. A Brother in arrears for dues was declared not eligible to office, and could not vote. This decision was approved by the committee. If a member of a Lodge is not allowed the privilege of voting or holding office, why is be allowed to remain in membership? In my view, the rule that takes away the privileges belonging to Lodge nlembership, without due process of law, is unwarranted, and cannot be justified. Every member of a Lodge is entitled to exercise his franchise therein until deprived of that right by trial and conviction. The Address incorporated the reports of the several District Deputy GrandMasters. The Grand Master reported the continued existence of fraternal relations with other Grand Jurisdictions. In the Address is found a very frank and candid statement as to financial embarrassments connected with their Masonic Temple enterprise. I gather from the Proceedings that there is a bonded indebtedness resting upon the Temple of some $40,000. The interest on this amount falling due during last July, proceedings were commenced in court for the purpose of foreclosing the mortgage on the building. Three Brethren, including the Grand Secretary, advanced the money necessary to stop the suit and save the property. The Grand Master said that they were not making any headway in the payment of the Temple debt, but were in danger of losing the property at any time.. This- view was reiterated by the" Board of ControI, " in a very practical presentation of the situation. The Board stated that danger was liable to arise at any time, resulting in the路 loss of the property. The Grand

Appendix. Master recommended that the Grand Lodge, for a period of three years, pay no per diem or mileage to Grand Officers or delegates. This proposition was not adopted. The Board of Control submitted some propositions, and these were referred to a committee, which subsequently recommended certain measures looking to the reduction of the Temple debt.路 Said measures were not approved, but were substituted by that portion of the "Board of Control's" recommendations requiring Lodges to increase their fees to the amount of $7 on the three degrees to be conferred hereafter. The same committee recommended an amendment t.o the Constitution, striking out "Annual Communication," and inserting "Biennial Communication until the Temple debt is paid," and the same was adopted. The Grand Master well described the measures necessary to save their property as of a " drastic character." . ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother S. T. Rowe, delivered a very thoughtful . and healthy Address, covering nine pages; and, on motion, an order was adopted to print the same, with the thanks of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution reqairing proficiency on the part of all who received the Master Mason's Degree, before such are permitted to vote or hold office. This is another strange feature of legislation. A man who has been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason is supposed to be a member of that Lodge that made him a Mason. And after receiving the degree, should such Lodge adopt an injunction that will disfranchise him and take away vested rights, it would certainly be a novel procedure, and, in my view, extra-judicial. The Grand Lodge, upon report of the Committee on Oorrespondence, . recognized the Gran Dieta Symbolica, of Mexico, as an Independent, Sovereign, Grand Masonic. Body. Other matters incidental to the local jurisdiction were considered and approved, and need not be noticed here. The Grand Body did the handsome thing in behalf of Miss Maude Williams, by electing her to the Scholarship in Galloway Colle~e. She was brought to the Hall, seated in the Grand East, when the Scholarship was duly presented by the Grand Master, followed by a flow of sympathetic eloquence. The Grand Secretary said "the occasion' was a touching .and interesting one; it presented to the Grant! Lodge of Arkansas, a bright and intelligent girl as their ward, in whose future and welfare they' have a deep concern."

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CORRESPONDENCE.

I noted, in my review of last year, that Brother Samuel H. Davidson, Committee on Oorrespondence, had failed to obtain a desired discharge from reportorial labors, but had been again pt'essed into service. Failing to obtain the sougoht-for relief from the Grand Master, he discharged himself, consequently a " new Richmond" came into the field in the person of Brother A. D. Grace, who furnished a brief review, covering eighty-five pages. I admire the spirit and manly independence shown by Brother Grace. He is as loyal to l\lasonryas to "Old Glory," of which he made eloquent mention in his reply to Brother Miller, of Kansas. His work is 'largely written, although an occasional" Grace" note graces his pages. Our l\1issouri J ourna] for 1897 received very courteous consideration, two pages being devoted to our interest. Brother Grace not only displayed the courteous, but the fraternal spirit in reviewing Missouri. I thank him for his kind recognition of my work, and also for his explanation of the error ot Grand lYlaster vVashburn, in 1896. The statement was timely, as it relieves the Grand Lodge of Arkansas of a wrong position, and places that jurisdiction in the proper attitude, as well as in good company. Missouri holds and practices the same rule that obtains in Arkansas respecting the conferring of degrees for Lodges in other jurisdictions, when requested to do so. Brother Grace need offer no apologies as to his labors, for he played well the part of a "substitute." I could wish he might be on deck during the next cruise, but I see from the Proceedings that h~ was granted a furlough. Oomplimenting him for his maiden effort, and wishing him abundant success, I bow "Grace"fully to the setting sun, ,and turn IDJ.T eye to the rising orb of day for the next term.

J. B.

BAKER,

l\felbourne, Grand Master, Little Rock, Grand Secretary.

FAY HEMPSTEAD,

BRITISH COLUMBIA-1897. The Twenty-Sixth Annual Communication was held in the city of Victoria, beginning June 17th, and was presided over by l\f. W. Bro. Alexander Charleson, Grand Master, with Brother W. J. Quinlan, Grand Secretary. Numerous Past Grand Officers with Representatives of Grand Lodges, and delegates from seventeen Subordinate Lodges

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were in attendance. There are twenty . . four Lodges on the roll, with a reported membership of 1,242. The Grand Secretary's report shows funds for the year amounting to about $1,800. ADDRESS.

A very brief Address was presented by the 'Grand Master, from which it is learned that relations with foreign Grand Bodies continue to be friendly. He annoqnced. concerning the condition of the Craft, that '~harmony prevailed in every section of the jurisdiction, and that the Lodges were peaceful, prosperous and progressive." Record is.made of the loss sustained by the jurisdiction in the death of Brother H. F.<Beisterman, late Grand Treasurer, and M. W. Bro. Marcus 'Volfe, Past Grand Master, and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. In reviewing his report for 1896, I little thought it would be his last. The Oommittee on the Grand Master's A.ddress reco1l1mended the setting apart of memorial pages in memory of these distinguished Brethren recently deceased. The Address contains a fe\v official decisions made during the term. The first is touching physical qualification; an applicant for the Mysteries was short as to the thumb on the left hand. The Grand Master decided that such loss did not disqualify the applicant, for which common sense and proper路路 conclusion the Grand Master路 is entitled to the thanks olall -fair-minded and liberal Freemasons. He decided that dues do not commence to run against a Mason who has received the Third Degree until he passes a satisfactory examination. He decided that a party who had been suspended for more than two years must be reinstated by ballot, Or an open vote of the Lodge. These rulings were approved by the Judicial Committee. The Address was as business-like asit was brief, and met the cordial endorsement of the committee appointed to consider the"document. The Deputy Grand Master submitted his report, which seems to be required by the law of that jurisdiction. Brother Quinlan, Grand Secretary, furnished another one of his full and complete business reports showing bim to be master of the sitnation. Such reports of District Deputy Grand Masters as had been received were incorporated in the Journal of Proceedings. The Journal contains the sermon preached during the Annual Session by the Grand Chaplain. It is a rare combination'ofgood common sensie, sound 路thought, and a clear statement of Masonic principles and teachings.

AlJl) en d'ix.

CORRESPONDENCE. The Chairman of the Committee, M. W. Bro~ Wolfe, having been the duty of preparing the report devolved upon Brothers Smith and Milne, the remaining members of the committee. The review embraces 153 pages, and contains brief notices of sixty-one Grand Lodges. Those noted are very brief, and quite" sketchy." The report IS largely written, containing but few extracts, and abounds with interesting gleanings from the Journals reviewed. This committee has shown ability, discretion and capacity . Brother Smith, who' evidently prepared the report, is reported Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year. CALLED FROM: LABOR,

E. D. McLAREN, Vancouver, Grand Master, W. J. QUINLAN, Victoria, Grand Secretary.

REV.

CALIFORNIA-1897. The Grand Lodge met in the city of San Francisco, October 12, being the Forty-Eighth Annual Communication. M. W. Bro.Wm. T. Lucas, G"rand Master, presided, with Brother George Johnson, Grand Secretary. A large list of Past Grand Qificers appeared, with Representatives of 236 Lodges, out of a total on the roll ?f 267. In the recapitulation it is learned that there vvas a net gain of 600 members during the year. The membership of the jurisdiction, as reported, was 18,808. The income amounted to about $18,000. In addition to this, the Grand Lodge has what it terms a "representative fund," collected independently of annual dues, for the payment of representatives of Lodges to the Grand Lodge.. ADDRESS. The Address of the Grand Master covered eight pages, and met with general approval from the various committees that considered the matters contained therein. The creation of six new Lodges was reported. The Destroying Angel had touched and chilled 'the life of three distinguished members of the Grat;ld Lodge, M. W. Bro. Alvah R. Oonklin, Past Grand Master, who served the Grand Lodge as its chief officer in 1890. As such, it was said of him, that, "he rose to the full requirements of that exalted office." The record announces the death

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of that princely Mason and citizen, Clay Webster Taylor. He served the Grand Lodge as its Grand Master two terms, commencing in 1881. It was my pleasure in other years to meet and associate with M. W. Bro. Taylor in very pleasant and intimate relations,and I wish to record the simple statement that to know Clay Webster Taylor was to honor and love him.. P. G. Master Nathaniel Greene Curtis was called from labor in July, 1897. The Grand Master said that Brother Curtis had been a member of that Grand Lodge for forty-five years, having served as Gra;nd J.\tfaster for four terms, and was a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence sixteen years, being its Chairman at the time of his death. One quotation is suggestive fronl the tribute of the Grand Master, "The life of such a man is a sermon, a psalm, an inspiration." Elaborate memorial tributes were paid to the memories of these distinguished Brethren by the Memorial Committees, and on a select occasion, addresses were delivered by members of the Grand Lodge. I conclude, from all the statements connected with the occasion, that said" l\lemorial Service" was one of rare interest. Speaking of physical qualification, Grand Master Lucas observed that their regulations were too exclusive. He said that internal fitness was more to be desired' than external qualifi cation, when some slight injury or blemish existed. He .announced that he路 has ruled. that a chronic asthmatic was not proper material for a Lodge to receive. He did not inform the Grand Lodge whether the unfitness caused by asthma affected his internal qualifications for Masonry. A few decisions were reported and concurred in by the Committee on Jurisprudence. l:i'rom the action of the Grand Lodge it is learned that Masonic funeral services at the cremation of a deceased Brother Mason are allowable. "" Durin~ the deliberations of the Body, a resolution was offered looking to路 the organization of a Supreme Grand Lodge. This was reported upon by the. Oommittee on Jurisprudence, and most. wisely. " knocked out." The Oalifornia Brethren are in line with the Masonic Fraternity,generalIy, in. this country, as being opposed to that monstrosity known as a Supreme or General Grand Lodge. The committee, in treatingtbis subject, very pertinently observed that the proposition would destroy the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of of Oalifornia. So; I may add, it would do in every other Grand Jurisdiction. For my own part, I have been on record for thirty-five years as unequivocally opposed to any such dominating power as a Supreme Grand Lodge would be, if created. Some super-loyal B'rother desired that his Lodge he allowed to decorate -its- altar with the American flag. The Grand Master, without giVing serious thought to the subject, had granted the desired permis-

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sion; subsequently, however, after giving the matter due consideration, he admitted his error in so doing. The Committee on Jurisprudence concurred in his amended decision. The altar of Freemasonry is sacred, because it represents the idea of sacrifice, consecration and obligation, and upon it rests the Three Great Lights in Masonry-the Holy Bible, square and compa'ss. These Lights do not depend upon the presence of "Old Glory" as a basis upon which to rest. The altar is that proper basis. ' I yield to no man living in my devotion to the flag of my country, but would enter my solemn protest against taking it out of its legitimate place as an emblem of American liberty, and placing it on the altar of the church or of the Lodge. I have no objection, but rather favor the presence of the banner of the free to be displayed on proper occasions by Masonic Bodies. I have even welcomed its presence within the ti led precincts of Masonic Lodges, haying its place, not as a part of the paraphernalia of the Body, but as an ensign that we Masons are true to God, to Freemasonry, and to our country.

The Grand l\1aster brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge, the movement that is now engaging the attention of the Oraft in that jurisdiction, with reference to a Masonic Home. A full and explicit report was rendered during the session, touching that interest., showing the securement of valuable premises, and the stage of advancement in the erection of the necessary buildings. Since the last report.of the Treasurer of the Home, some $10,000 had been received and funded. The Grand Lodge voted $20,000 out of its funds in behalf of this great interest. Grand Master Lucas called attention to the fact that in the near future the Grand Lodge of Oalifornia would celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, and asked for the appointment of a committee looking to due preparation for the recognition of that important occasion. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

This extended document, embracing in detail a large amount of routine business, was very complete. Brother Johnson is master of his work. The Oommittee on Ritual, heretofore appointed, submitted a report of much interest and considerable length, claiming that their work needed improvement. A Committee on Ritual was created,and steps taken looking to a thorough renovation ,of the ritualistic work of that' jurisdiction.

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BOARDS OF RELIEF.

The Grand Lodge of California has more Boards of Relief than any Grand Jurisdiction in the world. Reports from these Bodies occupied very considerable space in the Journal, showing that the amounts disbursed for relief were large and liberal. ORATION.â&#x20AC;˘

The Grand Orator, Brother F. E. Baker, delivered the annual oration before the Grand Lodge. It was ordered that the thanks of the Body be tendered to him for his "interesting and eloquent address," and that the same be furnished for publication in the Proceedings. The oration was historical, somewhat speculative, and well calculated to produce reflection. It covers sixteen pages, small type. Its length adds nothing to its merit. The Grand Lodge adopted one very practical measure, which I would like to see put in force in Missouri. It was to the effect that the Grand Secretary, after sending out necessary blanks to LodgesÂˇ for returns, should notify the Deputies or Inspectors of the various districts that blanks had been sent. It is then made the duty of the guardians of the work in the several districts to see to it, as far as possible, that all Lodges comply strictly with the requirements of the Grand Lodge, respecting returns and payment of Grand Lodge dues. I noticed that the pay roll for the session came withi:rl a fraction of $4,000. There remained on hand to the credit of the Representative Fund some $1,500. The Grand Lodge adopted a recommendation that the sum of only twenty cents per capita be 1evied for a Representative Fund, in place of a larger amount heretofore required. In passing over the various lines of business, as shown by the report of the Grand Secret~.ry, it is clearly to be seen that the work performed during ~he s~sion was hath extended and laborious. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report rendered by the Committee on Correspondence covers 12'7 pages, and contains notices, more or less brief, of fifty-nine Grand Lodge Journals. M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Davies, Past Grand Master, presented the review, which was clearly a production of this' abTe writer. The Report evidences care, experience, ability and luuch labor. The s'cissors were used . liberally, and the extracts found are valuable contributions to his report. Brother Davies noted everything of value in the Proceedings examined, and condensed most success... inTly.

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Our l\iissouri Proceedings for 1896 received a notice covering three pages. Our doings "w路ere fully sUIDlnarized. Quoting the recommendation of Grand l\tlaster Hough" That only two copies of our Proceedin~s be sent to each Lodge," he entered a decided protest, saying that the Journal of Proceedings is a great educator, and for his part, be would be pleased to see a copy in the home of every Mason. I may be allowed to say that very many Lodges pay no attention to' the Proceedings when received. It is often found, on visiting Lodges, thattbe package has never been opened. Occasionally I have been written to, months after the Grand Lodge closed, and asked the question "When will the Grand Lodge路 Proceedings be delivered?" My Journal of the Grand Lodge transactions is sent to the Lodges within three to five days after the close of the session. To be thus "called down" by SOlne member who wants to examine the Proceedings, and inquired of as to my tardiness is not pleasant. Tbe fault is evidently attributable to an indifferent Secretary. It is of frequent occurrence, on visiting Lodges, when inquiry is made for the Proceedings, to be told that no copy can be found in the desk of the Secretary. The Proceedings have thus disappeared, and the supposition is that only one or two members ever examine the work. The Grand Lodge of Missouri would cheerfuny supply this class of. reading matter in large abundance if the membership would undertake the task of reading the Proceedings thus furnished. Brother Davies, on more than one occasion, calls this writer a "veteran." I disclaim the title. The word conveys the idea of old age. This I also d;isclaim. Whatever else the term may import does not apply to myself. Brother Davies is very kind to me in an examination of my work on correspondence, and commends my style as "direct" and expressive. A writer should always have something to say, then say it in the fewest possible words and quit. I am a little surprised at the classification assigned me by my este~med co-worker,. Brother Davies. Speaking of my visit to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, while reviewing the Journal of that Body, be said "M. W. Bro. John D. VinciI, Past Grand Master, and路 the accomplished writer of correspondence for the Grand Lodge of WISCONSIN, was rec~ived as a visitor with Grand Honors, and eloquently responded to and welcomed by the Grand Master." The compliment contained in this notice of my visit toa sister Grand Jurisdiction is quite pleasing to my vanity, but I must insist that he has placed me in the wrong pew. I have a warm attachment to the Masons of Wisconsin, and the Grand Lodge which I visited, but did not know until now that I had written "the correspondence of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin." I greatly enjoyed

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visit among the Craft in Milwaukee,' and the fraternal courtesy shown me both in the Grand and 路Subordinate Lodges, but I prefer Missouri, where I have learned Masonry and been the writer of its reports on correspondence for twenty years. Brother Davies concluded his interesting and entertaining review by furnishing most admirabl~ tributes to the memories of their deceased Past Grand Masters, Brothers Curtis, Conklin and Taylor. These tributes were worthy of the writer, and just to his subjects. THOMAS FLINT, JR., San Juan, Grand Master, GEORGE JOHNSON, San Francisco, Grand Secretary, WM. A. DAVIES, San Francisco, Oom.on Cor.

CANADA. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge opened in the city of Brantford, July 21,1897. The record says that "M. W. Bro. Woo. Gibson, M. P., on the throne," and R. W. Bro. R. L. Gunn was reported as acting Secretary. The Grand Lodge of Canada is a large and influential Body, and has among its members a number of representative citizens of Ontario. The Body was welcomed effusively, as shown by the addresses on the part of the Mayor of Brantford and a deputation of Masters from the Brantford Lodges. To these .addresses Grand Master Gib!'on made suitable responses. There was a large representation of Lodges present, with Past Grand Offi.cer~ and District Deputy Grand Masters. 1"Iissing the presence of the Grand Secretary, Brother J. J. Mason, I was not a little troubled by his absence, until I found, in the Address of the Grand Master, the statement that Brother Mason, as commander of a Canadian rifle team, had been granted a leave of absence, and visited the mother country as a representative of that useful branch of citizens, men who shoot well. Brother Mason having for twenty-eight' successive years discharged faithfully the duties of Grand Secretary, it was deemed proper that he should have a holiday, the only one enjoyed during that long term of office. AD'禄RESS.

The Grand Master presented an Address covering nine pages, in which he referred to the condition of the Craft in theju:r;isdiction, and was able to say, from personal knowledge, as well a~ from authent.ic

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information, that the Fraternity· was never in a healthier condition. He stated that there were 357 Lodges on the register of the Grand Lodge, with a membership of 24,000. This differs a little from the report found elsewhere in the Proceedings. Referring to the finances of the Grand Body, the Grand Master stated that their "capital account had reached the handsome sum of $94,202." The receipts from the Lodges for the year amounted to nearly $21,000. The Grand Master anBounced that nearly $10,000 had· been expended for benevolent purposes. It was with pride and pleasure that he stated the extent of their charitable work, and that few, if any, Grand Lodges on the continent cQntributed as much of their means in the way of benefactions. I have had occasion in the past to remark more than once that our English Brethren, both on this continent and in the mother land, are noted for the vast sums contributed for human relief every year. The Grand Lodge of Canada confers honorary distinction upon deserving Brethren. A number of Masons had received these honors from the Grand Master during his term of office. . A number of corner-stones had been laid by the Grand Mast~r during the preceding year, and a large number of visits made by himHe ree:ommended that Lodges of Instruction be held at least once eacb year in the respectiva Districts. This Grand Lodge, like others in the Dominion of Canada, gave expression to its sense of appreciation· and deep affection for the reigning Queen, Victoria, who had reached the sixtieth year of her administration of the affairs of a great people. The Diamond Jubilee was observed with manifestations of great loyalty on the part of all her subjects. The GrandMaster said that she was not only the daughter of a Mason, but the mother of the first Mason in the British Empire, who is the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England. He copied the tribute of Mr. Alfred . ~. ustin" Poet Laure~te of England, headed "Victoria the Great." The Grand Master paid a very feeling tribute to one of the wellknown and prominent members of . the Grand .Lo€lge, M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Past Grand Master, who, through severe sickness, was absent from the session of. the Grand ··Lodge. From a long, personal acquaintance and intimate association with Brother Spty,this writer reciprocates the sentiments so worthilY' laestowed· by Gra.nd Master Gibson. I am under the impressioD now, tnough .not <dear at. t:b,is

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writing, that Brother Spry has ceased to euffer and labor since this Address was delivered. The Address of the Grand Master was pronounced by the committee on the subject a very superior document, and received the hearty approval of the Grand Lodge. The action of the Grand l\faster in granting leave of absenc~ to Grand Secretary 1\1ason received unanimous approval, and the absence of Brother Spry \vas mentioned as a matter of extreme regret. The Address of the Grand Master is followed by the reports of the eighteen District Deputies in the jurisdiction. These reports covered. 200 pages of. the Journal. The committee reporting upon these reports stated that the Deputies in the several Districts bad furnished tabulated statelnents, and reported that they bad visited all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, some of them as many as twice and others more frequently. The Grand Lod~e has on hand an Asylum Fund, which looks to the ultimate securement and maintenance of a Masonic Home. Circulars had been sent to the various Lodges askivg their views on the subject of establishing a Home,which did not meet with very great enconragement or extensiv~ favor. . The Report on Credentials stated that there were 360 chartered Lodges on the register, 265 of which were represented. The Grand Lodge had ordered, at a previous session, the preparation of a testimonial to IVI. W. Bro. Wm. R. "\Vhite, Past Grand Master. The cOIDrnittee in charge of this interest reported that they had procured and presented to him a set of sterling silver, together 'with an address, which, with the response of the recipient, the Grand Lodge ordered print,ed in the Journal. Among the distinguished and philanthropic Masons of Canada stands pre-eminent M. W.Bro. J. Ross Robertson. He has done more for the relief of human necessity, by establishing an institution for sick children in the city of Toronto, than any man in the D:ominion. The Grand Lodge terideredhim a very cordial vote of thanks for the noble example set by him on lines of hU'mane beneficence. At the close of the session, the officers were installed by Brother Robertson, assisted by M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, and the Grand Lod.ge closed in AMPLEH'FORl\f. COREESPONDENCE.

The. Report on Correspondence was furnished by M. W.~Bro. Fleury Robertson, Past Grand Ma$ter. The review covered 116 pages ~nd embraced notices more or less brief of, fifty-ei~bt Grand Lodge G. L. Ap.-2.

18 Journals, Missouri for 1896 being included. The work is almQst wholly composed of extracts from the journals examined. These furnish the readers with condensed views of the doings of Grand Lodges, without note or comn1ent. fj

M. W. Bro. "\Vm. Gibson was re-elected Grand lVlaster, as was also R. W.. Bro. J. J. Mason as Grand Secretary, whose residence is Hamilton.

COLORADO-1897. The Thirty-Seventh Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple, city of Denver, on the 21st of September. R. \V. Cromwell Tucker, Deputy Grand Master, presided -in the absence of the Grand Master, IV!. v.,r. Bro. Geo. W. Roe. The record states tha-t he had been very ill since July, last, and was unable to be present at the session. The Grand Lod~e created a committee to send a nlessage of sympathy to Grand Master Roe, which was done, and a reply received from him, at his home in Pueblo, saying, "Accept my hearty thanks for the cheering words expressed in your telegram." Of course, Brother 'Ed. C. Parmalee, Grand Secretary, was at his post. The representatives of eighty~nine Lodges, out of ninety-one on the roll, were reported in attendance. There was an unusual attendance of Past Grand Officers, seventeen Past Grand Masters being enrolled. Representatives of twenty-seven Grand Lodges were reported, Missouri being represented by the Grand Secretary, BrotherParmalee. In the ninety-one Lodges on the roll there was a membership of 7,335. The record indicates again of seventy-three members. ADDRESS.

An Address of eighteen pages was sent to the Grand Lodge by Grand Master Roe, and read by Brother Peabody, Past Grand Master. The Address may be characterized as a business summary. He opened by stating that the Grand Lodge Officers bad been spared from "the hand of the Destroying Ang-el." The condition of the Craft, and foreign relations were announced as very satisfactory. Two Lodges were created under dispensation during his term, and received Charters at the session DOW being considered. The Grand Master expressed deep regret at his inability to he present at the session. Nine decisions are found in the document he presented, which received the approval路 of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The first decision would operate rather unpleasantly upon some of our Missouri repre-

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sentatives at Grand Lodge sessions. The decision was that "no representative to the Grand Lodge, or ,Grand Lodge Officer traveling on arailroad pass, is entitled to mileage." I like the decision touching the non-recognition and non-affiliation of persons who have taken the degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry in Mexico. That question being presented to the Grand Master, he argued it briefly and then said: "I most certainly think that we should withhold Masonic intercourse of every nature, and no Lodge shall affiliate or admit as a visitor, a Mason hailing from, and made in, any Lodge chartered by the Gran Dieta of Mexico." Thi::; is a pretty vigorous slap in the face of suoo Grand Lodges as have recognized that institution in Mexico, known as the" Gran Dieta." The Grand Master seemed to base his ruling upon the fact that the Grand Lodge of Colorado had not recognized the aforesaid "Gran Dieta." He made a ruling that "When aprea'ding the ballot, and either the black or w bite balls became exhausted before the ballot is complete, thereby giving no choice of ballots, it is illegaL" I have seen votes taken by ballot, in Lodges, where thel'e were 110t enough of a kind to permit Brethren to express . their Masonic suffrages as they desired. No.8 reads as follows: "A man who has lost bis left foot at the ankle is ineligible to be made a Mason." Well, I should say he was ineligible I No. 9 is likewise a legitimate ex.pression of good, healthy, Masonic jurisprudence. It reads "A person who has lost the third finger of his right hand is eligible to receive the Degrees of Masonry." They have a Masonic Temple Association in Denver, to which the Grand Lodge, in former years, made So donation of $5,000. It was distinctly understood at the time that the Grand Secretary should have office and rooms free of charge for rent. The said Temple Association preferred a claim in 1896 that after January, 1897, rent should be paid the corporation for the use of rooms occupied by the Grand Lodg-e and by the Grand Secretary.. The Finance Oommittee, considering this claim, reported adversely, and the same was approved. The Grand Master reported, at very. considerable length, a case that must. have tried his patience as well as his temper. .A certain Lodge had a Junior Warden, who played a deception upon the committee when he applied for the Mysteries, stating that he was not a married man. It was afterward discovered that he had anundivorced wife living in another portion of the country. This unfortunate benedict seemed to be full of prevarication and deception, denying and admitting alternately the charges made against him in his Lodge. A trial took place, which in its路elf was a farce. '!'he Grand Master subsequently took hold of the matter in person, having been served

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with a SU'l,unons to be and appear at a stated Communication of the Lodge as a witness. At the trial, presided over by the Grand Master, the Lodge pronounced the accused guilty on a given specification, but refused to inflict any punishment whatever, not even so much as a reprimand. The Grand Master, with most conlmendable judgment and official firmness, arrested the Oharter; and the Grand Lodge, in passing upon his action, reported that it be approved, and the Charter of said Lodge be permanently. cancelled. To all of which I wish to say" well done." It is to be regretted that the Grand Master's health prevented him from devoting more time and attention to the duties of his office. As far as opportunity offered he evidenced ability and devotion to his high station. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary are of record, in which it is learned that the income of the ternl had been over $7,000. Total funds reported on hand about $14,000. The Grand Secretary offered a resolution which would seem almost out of place, yet there are Grand Lodges in this country, very few, however, that practice what this resolution interdicted. The resolution was to express the sense of the Grand Lodge, that the "prerogative of making a Mason at sight does not exist by virtue of any landmark or ancient regulation, and is not covered by the Constitution or Laws of this Grand Lodge." On reading this resolution, offered by Brother Parn1alee, I was delight.ed with the prospect of a vigorous deliverance on the part of the Committee on Jurisprudence ; but a note by the Grand Secretary says" The Committee did not report on this." ORATION;'.

The Grand Orator, Brother Joseph W. Johnson, delivered an address, covering thirteen pages, on the" Antiquity of Free Masonry." A.ccording to the teachings of the learned orator, Freemasonry'must be 'Very ancient. I think the researches, of those who make claim for such great antiquity, require labor that might be better directed in the路 line of a sound, vigorous, healthy development of Freemasonry, as it now exists~This expression presents to my mind路 the practical importance and value of modern Freemasonry. There is a very beautiful tribute -found in the Journal, to the dead of that Jurisdiction. It was evidently written by Brother Lawrence N. Greenleaf, "Poet of the Rockies." The membership of the jurisdictionwas ordered printed by Lodges, and is found in the Journal. The pay roll for the session amounted to 80ooe$1,500.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Lawrence N. Greenleaf, Past Grand Master, submitted an interesting review of the transactions of fifty-nine Grand Lodges, covering 133 pages. His opening was brief, his treatment of the subjects terse, and he quit when he was done. The work is truly a 'review; enough extracts being made from Grand Lodge Journals, to give the reader an insight into methods and procedure of the various Bodies.' The brief commerits made were of the most fraternal character. The lVlissouri Proceedings of 1896 received the courtesy of a two page notice, in which he furnished a very complete view of our operations for that session.. Commenting upon the recommendation of Grand Master Hough, that Lodges be required to have read the reports of Oommittees on Appeals, and Grievances, and Jurisprudence, he said, "We are at a loss to comprehend how the reading of the report of Appeals and Grievances could have any good eFfect." In his view, the reading of such reports would be demoralizing. I quite agreE-) with Brother Greenleaf that the requirement rnade of the Grand Lodge, that these reports be read is as unnecessary as it would be unprofitable. Many of our reports along this line contain matter that should never see the light, and indeed ought to be eliminated from the reports before printed. It is to be regretted that Grand Lodges are so complacent as to adopt almost any recomnlendation from a Grand Master that imposes obligations upon the Subordinate Lodges. He thinks our Grand Lodge is getting down to a "gold basis," in reducing the fees for the Three Degrees from $30 to $20. This action was pressed upon the Grand Lodge, on the ground that there were many persons who would become Masons if the cost of the 'degrees was lessened. In my view of the case it is simply making Masonry very cheap. This Grand Lodge has been charging $30 for the three dregees, as the minimum price., for thirty years. The Fraternity has steadily increased under the adoption of that rnle in 1866, and our membership augmented from a few thousand up 40 more than 30,000, in the jurisdiction.. The minimum price for the degrees prior to 1866, was $15. I leave others to draw their own conclusions from this statement of facts. Brother Greenleaf was courteous and fraternal in commenting upon my report on correspondence, which he characterized as "A marvel of condensation and intuitive perception." There is something airy and inspiriting in the writing of Brother Greenleaf, which may be accounted for on the ground that he occupies not only an altitude above the rest of us, but is under the invigorating influence of the Grand scenic display of Nature, from which he derives extraordinary vitality as well as poetic tendencies. If Denver is not

of sufficient altitude to cause him to " walk in high places," he has but to look out upon the Rocky Mountains, hard by, or run down a little way and take a ride, by steam, to the top of Pike's Peak. Denver, Grand Master. Denver, Grand Secretary. Denver, Oom. on Oor.

CROMWELL TUCKER,

ED. C.

L. N.

PARMALEE,

GREENLEAF,

CONNECTICUT-1898. The Journal of Proceedings is graced with an engraving of the Grand Master, 1V1. W. Bro. George A. Kies, who presided over the One Hundred and Tenth Annual Communication, which was held at Masonic Temple, city of Hartford 1 beginning January 19th. M. W. Bro. John H. Barlow, Past Grand Master, was Grand Secretary. The record says "every Lodge (109 in number) was represented." The statistical report shows an affiliated membership of 17,053. There is an indicated gain of 258. ADDRESS.

A very fine business Address of eighteen pages was presented by Grand Master Kies. It embraced the usual routine work of Grand Masters, much of it being of local interest only. Some special privileges had been accorded Lodges, such as re-balloting on rejected applicants and conferring Degrees out of time. He refused to allow a Lodge, in a given case, to appear in public as a Lodge, at the funeral of a deceased Brother, a Oommandery o'f Knights Templar being called upon to perform the funeral obsequies. In this, his action is to be highly commended. I concur fully in the remark respecting special privileges, when he said: "My official experience convinces me that by far too many requests for dispensations are made." He announced the following decision: HNon-affiliated Masons are not entitled to burial with Masonic honors." He recorded the surrender of the Charters ~f two Lodges. MASONIC HOME.

This subject路 engrossed his attention and called forth vigorous and earnest comments in behalf of this great institution, and added: "Much yet remains to be. done in the way of further equipment and improvement of the property." The Grand Lodge baving unanimously voted to purchase, equip and start the Home, he holds the Fraternity

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to its own pledged obligations, and that the undertaking must be carried forward. His treatment of the subject was evidently directed to such Lodges as were delinquent in paying the assessments in the interest of the flome. RITUAL.

Attention was called to the necessity of taking some action in regard to the ritual, and reconlmended the adoption of a regulation requiring the creation of a standing Committee on Ritual. This recommendation was considered with approval, and the Grand Master is hereafter required annually to appoint a standing ,committee of three on ritual. Grand l\1aster Kies ar~ues, in his Address, the necessity of permanently locating the Grand Lodge and assigned reasons therefor. Reporting upon this recommendation, a committee said: "We would respectfully report that it is not advisable at present to make any change." Under the head of "Miscellanies," he treated at considerable length the custom that seems to have grown to an outrageous extent of publishing in newspapers matters which should not be mentione'd out of the Lodges. The subject of malicious blackballing of candidates was. another matter that challenged vigorous comments. He noted, with regret, an increasing tendency to connect the term "Masonic" with business enterprise~ which are conducted by Masons, and specified particularly "Mutual Benefit Associations." He gave it as his conviction that the use of the word "Masonic" in such connection is a violation of the spirit, if not the letter, of the law which prohibits "Masonic advertising." fIe vigorously condemned the custom of subletting Lodge rooms to individuals and organizations not recognized as legitimately Masonic.

lIe closed his very practical Address with the expression of high appreciation of the honor of serving the Craft as Grand Master, and returned special thanks to Grand Secretary Barlow for his valuable assistance. Tbe report of the Deputy Grand Master .of the Grand Lodge, Brother F. W. Havens, followed the Address of the Grand Master. Then came, in order, the report of the Grand Secretary, Brother John H. Barlow. This was accompanied with the report of the Grand Trea.surer, who announced that he had received from the Grand

Al)pendix. Secretary something over $12,000, which, added to a balance on hand at the commenrement of the term, aggregated Grand Lodge funds to the amount of $19,738. Brother Barlow, in his report, referred to the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru. Said Grand Lodge bas ordered removed from all Masonic' altars the Great Light in Masonry, the Holy Bible, and that in all rituals the word "Bible" shall be stricken out, and the words, "Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Peru," be inserted in its place. Brother Barlow appropriately says: "In laying violent and profane hands upon the Great Light in Masonry, the Grand Lodge of Peru has attempted to change the plan and very groundwork of the Institution; and by striking out one of its most vital landmarks, has forfeited the respect of all true IVlasons." Brother Barlow t:ecommended that the recognition heretofore accorded the Grand Lodge of Peru be rescinded, and that the commission of their Representative near the Grand Lod~e aforesaid be revoked. By the adoption of a report by the Committee on Jurisprudence, all J\Iasonic intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Peru is suspended, and all l\1asons hailing from that Jurisdiction be refused 1\1asonic recognition. This recommendation of Grand Secretary Barlow was adopted by the Grand Lodge. Brother Barlow, in his report as Grand Secretary, stated that returns had been received from all the Lodges, but a few had failed to pay Grand Lodge dues. The business of the Session occupied two days. CORRESPONDENCE.

1'he report was prepared by M. W. Bro. John H. Barlow, Grand Secretary, and covers 163 pages, embracing notices of forty-nine Grand Jurisdictions in the United States and twelve outside. Brief reo)arks were made in passing over the field of matter considered, "\vith numerons extracts of greater or less length. Missouri Proceeding;s of 1897 were given kind mentipn and brief comments offered. He called my work on Correspondence an "interesting review," and appropriated extracts from my report on the treatment of liquor sellers in Masonry, and said: "We endorse the sentiment." The review, throughout, is a very entertainin~ and profitable work. In his conclusion, he referred to the condition of Mexican Masonry. It .is the opinion of Brother. Barlow that the sole governing power of Masonry in the Republic is not clear, and he could not advise its immediate recognition by his Grand Lodge. He occupies the same ground that I have for a number of years, and holds the same views expressed by myself in the past.

25 In concluding a hurried review of his very pleasing report, I desire to extend to Brother Barlow the sincerest fraternal and personal sympathy in his heavy bereavement, caused by the death of his only son. He stated that death bad invaded his family circle and taken away his only boy, who had, a few months previously, finished his college and legal course and entered upon the practice of his chosen profession. If expression of fraternal sympathy and love would heal the wound le'ft in his heart, which time alone can beal, I would offer him the largest share of my heartfelt and tenderest affection. Knowing what such a loss means, I can appreciate his wounded spirit W. HAVENS, Hartford,' Grand Master. H. BARLOW, IIartford, Grand Secretary and Com. on Cor.

FRANK JOHN

DELAWARE-1897. The Journal contains Proceedings of two Special Communications called for the purpose of laying corner-stones. The Grand Master, J. P. Lukens, presided and officiated in both路 cases. The Ninety-First Annual Communication convened in the City of Wilmington on the 6th. day of October. M. W. Bro. J. P. Lukens, Grand Master, was present and presided. Brother Benjamin F. Bartraln was Grand Secretary. Seven Past Grand Masters were present, and Representatives of twenty-seven Grand Lodges. There are twenty-one Lodges on the roster, with 2,126 members, showing a gain of 49. Receipts for the year were reported at $1,220.50. ADDRESS.

An Address of eleven pages full of business items was presented by the Grand Master. He opened by sayip.g: "By the blessings of Divine Providence the year just closed has been one of many blessings, and no dire calamities have visited our Jurisdiction." He reported the names of all members of Lodges who had died during the year, Official visits had been made to each of the twenty-one Lodges durin~ his te,rm. Some special dispensations were granted to do work out of time. He reported quite a number of business matters of local interest only.

Speaking of the financial condition, he said the question demanded attention at that session, as it required the utmost economy to secure funds to carryon the Grand Lodge from year to year. He said that such improvement in the financial condition must come from a reduction of expenses or an increased per capita tax. From his statement it is learned that the Grand Lodge indulges in rather expensive eating during its ses~ions. Dinners have heretofore been prepared and partaken of by the members of the Grand Lodge and guests. The increase in the expense of this luxury in ten years has been quite alarming. He also stated that one~third of those partaking of the dinners never came into the Grand Lodge room. He, therefore, recommended that hereafter dinners shall be for members of the Grand I.odge and guests from other jurisdictions alone. This recommendation was adopted by the Grand Lodge. Very few decisions were reported and these met with approval. A case had been submitted to him for official consideration respecting objections filed by a party, who was not a member of the Lodge, . attelnpting to arrest the initiation of the candidate elected. The Grand Master very promptly decided that such objection ,vas "void and of no effect," holding that only a membe~ of the Lod~e in which a candidate had been elected had the right or power to prevent him receiving the Degrees. This ruling was likewise approved by the proper committee.

The Address of Grand Master Lukens was purely a business one and met the approbation of the committee. The Grand Lodge of Delaware has a Charity Fund of $1,674. Brother Bartram, Grand Secretary, presented a brief and concise statement of the business appertaining to his department of the work. His report shows the income for the term to be $1,220.50. The proceedings were brief and, beyond that which has been noted, of no special interest to the general reader. The membership of that jurisdiction appears in the Journal by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

A .brief, yet readable,. review of Grand Lodge proceedings was furnished by Re'V. L. H. Jackson, Grand Ohaplain. It embraces notices of' the doings of sixty-two . Grand Lodges, American and foreign. The writer found peace and harmony generally prevalent, while a prosperous condition of Masonry and a healthy increase of the membership had been observed.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1897. U The Eighty-Seventh Annual Report" contains the minutes of several special communications. The Semi-Annual Oommunication was held May 12th, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Matthew Trim.ble, Grand Master. The record in all these cases was made by

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Brother Wm. A. Gatley, Assistant Secretary. It is learned that the Grand Secretary, Brother Wm. R. Singleton, had been in bad health, and unable 'to perform the labors of his office. During this meeting he was brought to the Grand Lodge Hall in much feebleness, and was unable to remain any length of time. His presence was greeted with manifestations of deep feeling, as great concern had been entertained respecting the condition of his health. At this session a lengthy report was rendered by the Committee on Jurisprudence, in which was treated elaborately the subject of "Perpetual Jurisdiction." The committee wisely rep'orted that it is universally conceded that each Grand Lodge is sover.eign within its own territory, and can rightfully enact laws, that are not contrary to the fundamental principles of Masonry, for the government of Subordinate Lodge, but cannot rnake these laws operative within the territory of another Grand Lodge. This is the true basis on which to rest the whole subject. It follows, there.. fore, that the Grand Lodge of Missouri cannot ostracize material rejected by its Subordinate Lodges that nlay gain Masonic residence and standing in another Grand Jurisdiction. In other words, it cannot follow rejected material, with its maledictions, that may find favor in the Grand Lodge, 'which requires one years' residence in its jurisdiction. Our control of the case ends when the rejected party finds recognition under the laws of another sister jurisdiction. A memorial tribute was paid to a departed Past路 Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Robert W. Best. This Brother had formerly resided in North Carolina, where he was Grand Master, in 1867, but affiliated with the Grand Lodge of the District of Oolumbia, and from that jurisdiction passed to his reward. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Annual Communication was held in the Masqnic Temple, Washington, D. C., commencing November 10, 1897. Grand Master Trimble presided, and Brothe.t; Singleton, the Grand Secretary, "was reported as present. ADDRESS.

A brief business paper was submitted by the GrandMaster, in which he stated "peace and harmony prevail within the entire limits of our jurisdiction." He reported a few official ~ulings which went over to the Installation Oommunication, win December, at which time they were approved. The record shows nine special dispensations granted,

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all of which were issued to permit degrees to be conferred out of the regular order. The Grand Master visited all the Lodges in the jurisdiction. He referred to the undertaking now claiming attention in the district, looking to the erection of a new Masonic Temple. PERU.

The Representative of the Grand Lodge of Peru, Brother F. L. Crosby, tendered his resignation as such representative, assigning as a reason therefor, that the Grand Lodge of Peru, in his opinion, owing to its action excluding the Bible from LoClges, and the formation of female Lodges, is not a regular Body. The resignation was accepted. The usual business routine was carried out, and Grand Officers elected. An Installation Session was held on the 27th of December, following, at which time the new officers were duly inducted into their stations and places, by the retiring Grand Master. The newly installed chief of the Grand Lodge, Brother Samuel C. Palmer, delivered a brief Address, in which the erection of the proposed new Masonic Telnple 'was his chief topic. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brot,her Wm. R. Singleton, Grand Secretary, and COlnmittee on Correspondence, presented his twenty-eighth annual review, which 8rnbraces notices of the transactions of fifty-seven Grand Lodges. He reviewed the Journals of several jurisdictions for two years, Missouri among the "number. Illness had prevented desired attention to our Proceedings in 1896. The work covered 133 pages. I record, with sincere pleasure, the ability of Brother Singleton to resume his labors in this important field of duty. Fora man of his years, the amount of labor performed is little short of marvelous. When tired Nature craves repose, and home claims the. presenoe. of the head of the family, this Brother is found, neatly every night, for a given period of the year, visiting Lodges, examining records, making official reports of work done, and meeting all other requirements incident to his office. Taking in to account the fact of his illness, and the hindrance caused thereby, the wonder is that he was able to furnish any report on Correspondence at all; but he has done so, to the credit of his Grand Lodge, and to the edification of all who will take the pains to read his twenty-eighth annual review. From a careful readiB.g of hi.s treatment of Mexican Masonry, I conclude that he is not in pRrtiealar favor of the Gran Dieta.

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fIis Grand Lodge, in other years" had recognized a number of Grand Lodges in the Republic of Mexico, but he says that "such Grand Lodges as have become members of the Gran Dieta should be erased from our list of correspondents." He bases this view upon the sound principle that the Grand Lodges in the United States will remain as independent bodies, and never agree to enter into any league, or union, by any other name, whereby any General Grand Body over all the Grand Lodges sbould becolne the supreme governing body of the rite. Placing himself upon the foregoing unanswerable principle, he asks: "How, then, can anyone of such Grand Lodges recognize and enter into official relations with the Gran Dieta of Mexico, which accomplishes the very purpose for that country which they decline doing in our own ?~' It affords this wI'iter supreme satisfaction to find a member of the Guild, possessing the experience and erudition of Brother Singleton, declaring against a general Grand Lodge, and thereby refusIng to recognize the Gran Dieta of Mexico. 'l'his has been the ground occupied by myself through the present controversy, concerning the legitimacy of that Body. The Grand Lodge of l\fissouri, at its last session, referred the subject of recognition to a special committee. Being, assigned to a place on said committee, I shall never agree to the recognition of the Gran Dieta, for the reasons so forcibly set forth by Brother Singleton. I have made and reiterated the statement that recognition ofa Grand Body in Mexico, that holds in subordination to itself independent Grand Lodges, is a clear and unequivocal surrender of the doctrine so long held among American Grand Lodges, as against a supreme governing body. Brother Singleton's report contained many and extended extracts from Proceedings reviewed, accompanied by terse and pertinent comments. Our :\iissouri Proceedings for the years 1896 and 18g7 were most fraternally and courteously treated. 'Hoping, in the near future, to meet Brother Singleton in his own borne, in the capital city of the nation, I take leave of him with kindest personal and fraternal assurances of good will. SAMUEL

WM. R.

PALMER,

SINGLETON,

Washington, Grand Master. Washington, Grand Secretary.

Since the foregoing pages were written, I have been permitted to visit the Oapital of our nation. "See Rome,and die." Not to "see" Washington is to "die" without having taken in the "Eighth Wonder

Appendix. of the World." There are many things to "see" in 'Washington City that will cause ",yonder" to stir the thoughts of the beholder, wbether be be American or foreigner. :E'or a Mason to visit the city named for him who founded the Great American Republic-himself a Masonand not "see" Brother Wm. R.Singleton, the Grand Secretary of the Grand I.Jodge of Masons in the District of Columbia, would be to evidence dereliction and indifference as unpardonable as surprising.. Spending a time in sight-seeing about the Capital city of my country, I made bold to walk into the "den" of my veteran Brother and friend. To hand him my card was to evoke a welcome as warm as it was sincere. I was introduced to those present as "Grand Secretary of the grandest State in the Union." Brother Singleton spoke feelingly and from experience, as he ,,"as once a resident citizen of this great commonwealth. It was in this Grand Jurisdiction that he first saw the light by which Masons work. From Missouri, be went out to labor and study as a "wise and learned Oraftsman." His mother jurisdiction holds him in tender remembrance and sincere reverence. \Tenerable in years and advanced in knowledge, he is held in great veneration by all who know him. I desire to join with thousands in doing honor to a veteran. Hence this addendum to my report. I am under many obligations for personal attention and courtesies received while in the "city of magnificent 'distances." Through him, I enjoyed 'the opportunity of greatly enlarging the number of acquaintances alnong the Craft in the City of Washington. The visit, with him, to Federal Lodge, No.1, the reception received there, with associations with Grand Master Palmer and others, all combined to render life perpetual sunshine for a whole week. May Brother Singleton lon~ be spared to go in路 and out among his admirin~associatesand co-workers. '

FLOR I DA-1898. A beautiful little annual contains the doings of the Sixty-Ninth A.nnual Communication, held in the City of. Jacksonville, beginning on the 18th day of January.

Record was made by the Grand Secr~tary of a SpecialCommunication convened in the Oity of Pensacola for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a Masonic Temple.

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At the Annual Session, IVÂŁ. W. Bro. James M. Hillard, Grand Master, presided, and Wilbur P. Webster was Grand Secretary. The journal has, as a frontispiece, a good likeness of the late Dewitt Clinton Dawkins, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary at the tin1e of his death. The summary furnished by the Grand Secretary shows 152 Lodges on the roll, 141 of which were represented. Returns from all the Lodges had been received. The membership was reported at 4,317. Besides Grand Officers, eleven Past Grand Officers were in attendance, and numerous Representatives of sister Grand Lodges. ADDRESS.

Quite a lengthy document emanated from the Grand East, covering twenty pages. The Grand lVlaster announced that no Grand or Past Grand Officer had been cut down during the term, but they had "felt the heavy hand of death among their subordinate members." The Grand Master had granted two dispensations for the creation of new Lodges. These received Charters during the Session. The Charters of two Lodges had been arrested during the term, and one Oharter was called in by the Grand Lodge while in Session. Dispensations anlountiilg to forty-three in nunlber were reported. Nearly one-half of these were "to confer Degrees out of the 'regular o'rder." Oandidates for Masonic honors must be in a great hurry down in Florida. Degrees conferred' 'out of the REGULAR order" would seem to be irregular. If a thing is "out of order" it is irregular, even though the prerogative of a Grand Master may authorize it. The Grand Master had received reports from his Deputies and made ample quotations therefrom, incorporating same in his Address. Numerous rulings were reported, which, in the main, were very sound expositions of Masonic law. These were generally approved by the Oommittee on Jurisprudence. Numerous visits were reported as having been made by the Grand Master, he showing thereby great activity. GRAND BEeRE/rARY'S REPORT.

Brother Webster presented a brief fiscal exhibit of affairs connected with his office, showing the income to have been nearly $6,000. From the report of the Oommittee on Finance, it is learned that the liabilities of the Grand Lodge are being reduced gradually, although at a heavy

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tax upon the Craft of the State. The balance of the Temple debt is some $15,000, which may be reduced at the rate of a few thousand dollars per year. A very pleasing incident is recorded in the Journal, wherein Mrs. A. J. Russell, widow of the. late Grand Secretary Russell, recognizing the kindness to her and to her "loved and lost," presented to the Grand Lodge, through Past Grand Master Brother Long, a copy of the "Life and Labors of Albert J. Russell," handsomely bound. This touching 1tnd delicate tribute was duly recognized in a most eloquent reply by Brother Long when he presented the book to the Grand Lodge.. The present was accepted by Grand Master Hillard,who extended the heartfelt thanks of the Grand Lodge and the Fraternity throughout the jurisdiction to Mrs. Russell. The addresses of Brothers Long and Hillard were ordered printed in the Proceedings. The election of officers took place on the second day of路the session, as shown in the record, when all that had 'served the previous term were re*elected. The Oommittee on Jurisprudence considered the recommendation of Grand Master Hillard that tb~ Grand Lodge should take definite action in regard to the right of any Lodge to receive a petition from a person engaged in the liquor traffic. When I read his recommendation that the Grand Lodge should take some definite action on this subject and settle the qnestion finally, I entertained the hope that our Brethren .of Florida would make a deliverance in keeping with the high standard of .morality of the Brotherhood in that State. In this, however, I am disappointed The report of the committee contains this: "Your committee deems it best to still leave tbis question路 to the discretion of the particular Lodge." My surprise vv,as increased, and even intensified,. when I saw the name of Brother H. W. Long, whom I know personally as.a man of high moral tone and pure Christian life, appended to路 the foregoing report. It is begging the question for a Grand Lodge to throw such a responsibility upon particular Lodges, and not meet itsquarely'and fairly ,and declare tFrat those engaged in the liqnor traffic are unfit for place in an Institution that is declared in every Lodge to be a " beautiful system of morals." l'

The pay-roll of the Grand Lodge amounted to $2,500. This is a pretty heavy tax on a small jurisdiction. During the session a jewel was presented to Past Grand Master Boyd. The,presentation address and response found a place in the Journal. The Committee on Correspondence reported respecting the disfranchisement of the Grand Lodge of Peru, that it "would be premal'" G. L. Ap.-S.

34 ture for this Grand Lodge to sever Fraternal relations upon information obtained at second hand." From the publications sent forth throughout this entire country, there cannot be the shadow of. doubt that the Grand Lodge of Peru has banished the Bible from Masonic Altars, and eliminated the word" Bible" from the Masonic Ritual. Such being the case, delay with respect to our relations with this Body is far from commendable. ORATION.

The Grand Lodge of Florida seems to have a Grand Orator who is like Tennyson's Brook-"Men may come and men may go," but Weller goes on forever. The best'characterization occurring to my mind is verbosity.. No general report on Correspondence. The Grand Master, James M. Hillard, resides at Pensacola. Grand Secretary, Wilbur P. Webster, lives at Jacksonville.

GEORG I A-1897 . The One Hundred and Eleventh Annual Communication convened in the city of Macon, October 26th, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. James W. Taylor, Grand Master. Brother 'Wm. A. Wolihin was Grand Secretary. The session was opened with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, his address to the Throne of Grace being printed. It is rather an improvement upon former speeches that he had been in the habit of making to the Lord.. Telling the Almighty of the fateful work of the Angel of Death, he said: "Many of our Brethren have died since we were here last. Chief among, them we mention our Brother Andrew M. Wolihin, Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge." The Grand Secretary died in February, and this information was communicated to the Lord in October I The attendance upon the session was made up of Grand and Past Grand Officers, and Representatives of 398 Lodges. The Grand Secretary reported 420 Lodges at the close of the session on the roll, with a membership of 18,133. The gain was reported at 866. Masonry must be prosperous iIi that jurisdiction, judging from the increase in the membership.

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Grand Master Taylor presented to the Grand Lodge an Address covering fifteen pages. After a lengthy introduction, he noted the death of their Grand Secretary, the venerable Brother A. M.. WoUhin, who passed away February 22d, 1897. The Grand Master paid Masonic honors to the deceased by convening the Grand Lodge on the 24th of that month, when all that was mortal of the venerable and venerated Grand Secretary was laid to rest in the bosom of Mother Earth. Brother Wolihin was elected Grand Secretary in 1885, serving some twelve years. fIe was Grand High Priest in 1~85, and was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Ohapter in 1886, and served in that position until called from labor.. A memorial service was held during the session, and extensive tributes and able addresses were rendered in commemoration of the virtue and worth of the deceased . The Grand Master reported a number of special dispensations, and said: "In a few cases' I have granted permission to confer more than one degree on a candidate at the same sitting." DEcIsrqNs.

Thirteen official decisions were reported to. the Grand Lodge. These were approved by theOornmittee on Jurisprudence, with a slight correction of the twelfth. That decision seemed to indicate that the Grand Lodge of Georgia entertained the doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction. This was disclaimed by the committee and the ruling corrected. The Grand Master decided that "a Lodge in Georgia cannot waive jurisdiction to a Lodge in Mexico." The reason assigned for the ruling was that the Grand Lodge of Mexico was not recognized by the Grand Lodge of G e o r g i a . ' Fraternal relations with other Grand Jurisdictions were reported as harmonious. The Grand Master had made some official visits, and reported other ' matters of local moment, which were duly considered. His Address was considered by the proper committee and pronounced "very able and interesting." The Grand Lodge set on foot a movement looking to the erection路of a monument to their late Grand Secretary~ Brother Wolihin.. The distinguished Past Grand Master, Brother John P. Shannon, was made chairman of the committee.

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Past Grand Master, M. W. Bro. J. Soule Smith, of Kentucky, visited the Grand Lodge of Georgia during its session, and was welcomed \vith honors due his station. A very interesting communication, historical in its character, was received frOID a venerable Past Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Samuel D. Irvin, of Savannah. The opening sentence of that most charming document says: "Fifty eventful, wonderful, progressive years have passed since I first entered the Grand Lodge as a member." The Grand Lodge tendered a vote of thanks to the venerable Past Grand Master for his cOlllmunication and ordered it published in the Proceedings of the Grand Body.

An attempt was made, during the sitting of the Grand Lodge, to reduce the mileage paid to delegate members. That Body has been paying members ten cents per mile. A motion to pay delegates five cents perroile, instead of ten cents, was discussed, after being reported upon, and the vote taken by ayes and noes. The proposition. failed, not having received the necessary two-thirds majority. I have never known a Grand Lodge of any fraternal kind that would cut down its pay to members, aft,er they had once gotten their hands into the public crib.

The Committee on Grievances and Appeals submitted an extended report, recommending the expulsion of a large number of members for the non.:payment of dues. Thecommittee based its recommendation, which was approved, upon what was styled "the Masonic law of this Jurisdiction." No doubt it was according to law, else the Grand Lodge would not have expelled so many persons who had failed to meet their obligations respecting Lodge dues; but the fact that路 it is the law of the Grand T.Jodge of Georgia. offers no palliation for such an extreme and isolated procednre. I do not helieve that there is another Grand Lodge in the world that expels members of Lodges for nonpayment of dues. After reporting a large list of unfortunates of this kind, the committee furnished a number of names, of Masons, and recom- \ mended their expulsion by the Grand Lodge from all therights, benefits and privi~eges of Freemasonry, whose offences embraced many crimes against decency, morality and Masonic law, that I路 do not care to incorporate in my report-crimes that I would not mention in the pre$ence of my amanuensis-and yet, this class of criminals receive no greater punishment than the unfortunate Brethren whose Masonry seemed .to have been measured by a metallic standard, and because

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they failed to measure up to the ring of the "almighty dollar," were tumbled into the saUle dishonorable, dishonored and degrading grave with drunkards and others. The law of Georgia is the law of Georgia I Much business was presented and carefully considered, that need not be noticed here, on account of its local character.

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The Ohairman of the Committee, Rev. W. S. Ramsay, furnished a report covering ninety pages. He said his review embraced nearly all of the American, and a few of the foreign Grand Lodge Proceedings. As Missouri is an American Grand Lodge, why we were not accorded fraternal recognition in his report, Brother Ramsay can answer. His work is in keeping with his former sound and carefully prepared productions. Brother Ram.say is a careful and conscientious writer, a man of firm convictions and fixed principles. After reviewing the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and complimenting the report presented by Brother Parvin, in defense of Mexican Masonry, Brother Ramsay said: "We are now convinced, and are willing to extend Fraternal recognition to the Dieta." .I wish to ask Brother Ramsay if be is prepared to endorse and recognize a Supreme or General Grand Lodge? He makes this concession to such a Body when he recognizes the Gran Dieta of Mexico, which his beloved Brother Parvin 'stated holds the same relation. to Masonry in Mexico that the General Grand Chapter does to Royal Arch Masonry in this country. Brother Ramsey and I have viewed a great mass of snbjects in the same light in the past years and harmonized in our opinions touching grave questions. Whenever he recognizes the Gran Dieta of Mexico, he recognizes a NatioDttl Grand Body, with authority to govern all路 State and territorial juris.. dictions. This is a step in the direction of favoring a General Grand Lodge, to have supreme control of the several Grand Lodges of the United States. My appreciation of the doctrine of "State's rights" forbids the slightest favor in this direction. The Grand Officers were all re..elected. Grand Master Taylor's address. is Luthersville. Brother W. A. Wolihin, Macon, Grand Sec.. tatary-. Brother W. S. Ramsay, Chairman Committee on Oorrespondenc,e.

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IDAHO-1897. The Thirtieth Annual Communication convened in the City of Boise, September 14th. 路M. W. Bro. Fred. G. Mock, Grand Master, presided. Brother Cbas. C. Stevenson was Grand Secretary. There were present Representatives of twenty-four out of the twenty-nine Lodges in the jurisdiction. The statistical report shows a membership of 1,175. Income from all sources amounted to $1,292. ADDRESS.

An Address of twelve pages was presented by the Grand Master, which afforded evidence of an active and intelligent business administration. The allusion to himself, found in the opening paragraph, reminds one of the beautiful Addr~ss delivered by La Rue Thonlas, of Kentucky, when installed Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States. Brother Mock illustrated the fact that great men think alike.

He informed the Grand Lodge that harmony prevailed throughout their jurisdiction, and that they were at peace with all sister Grand Lodges. He furnished the names of all the members of their Lodges called from life's labor during the past year. A few decisions were reported which were in due time approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. He properly ruled that a Brother having been elected to membership in the Lodge, was entitled to its privileges, even though he had failed to sign the By-Laws. That Grand Lodge has a regulation requiring membe~s to sign the By-L;aws of their respective Lodges. In the estimation of this writer, a man's obligation makes him a Mason,and in the fact of his being a Mason, he is entitled to Lodge membership, and all the rights incident thereto, without any reference to signing particular By-Laws. Having taken the obligation to support and maintain such By-Laws, his signing them by no means increases his responsibility. I find in the decisions reported that "no active officer can be installed by proxy." It occurs to me that he might have added, with propriety, in order to obviate all doubt, that no appointed officer could be installed by proxy. Other rulings by the Grand Master are practical utterances of Masonic Jurisprudence.

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Brother Mock had officially visited every Lodge in the jurisdiction. He announced that many of the Lodges had done but little work during the past year and, in consequence, the attendance had been small. In my view of the case, having no work to do affords no just reason why the Lodge attendance should be small. Very many Lodges within the scope of my acquaintance have so much work to do, year in and year out, that it would be a blessing to escape the continuous conferring of Degrees, and give time for instruction in the several lines of thought suggested by our beautiful ceremonies. He had occasion to comment upon the undue expenditure of money connected with Masonic funerals, particularly the amounts paid for bands. His conclusion was avery practical one, when he said, "a Lodge that had thus shown its extravagance was badly in debt, and needed money for other purposes;. and that proper respect to the memory of the dead should be paid, but it was better to save such an outlay and give it to the widows and orphans." It is found from the Address. that' life membership does not o'btain in . that jurisdiction. A Lo~ge had, by vote, declar~d two of its members exempt from all further responsibilities in. the way of dues. He annulled such action, and. ordered the excused Brethren to be placed in line with their fellow-members. Grand ~Iaster Mock made a very healthy suggestion respecting the e,arlier delivery oj their Grand Lodge路 Proceedings, assuming that thirty 00 .forty days is sufficiently long to路 bring the work from the press, and 'added, "no one cares to read matters five or six months old." The Grand Secretary explained the delay in issuing the Proceedings) which seems to have grown out of sickness and death in his family, thereby precluding his superintending the publication of their Journal. GRAND SECRETARY'S REJ?ORT ..

Brother Chas. C. Stevenson furnished a full and extended report of business connected with his offiee. 'It embraced general matters路 and financial details. It may be said of this report that it is a fine business paper. In it he recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand,and in a subsequent part of the Proceedings I find that his recom':Uendation was 'ad~pted. Brother Stevenson complained, justly, no doubt, at the tardiness of secretaries in making out their annual returns. Like this writer, he found such de~ays very annoying,. making ~t practically impos:sible to complete statistical details for, the Grand Lodge. Some practical

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suggestions thereon were offered for consideration of the Grand Lodge. From his fiscal exhibit, I find a balance of Grand Lodge funds amounting to some $1,500. The Grand Treasurer's report shows an Orphans' Fund properly invested of $27,185. This is eminently to the credit of the Idaho Fraternity. A Y9ung and small jurisdiction, having路 acquired such a fund lor路 benevolent purposes, deserves the commendation "well done." I may be allowed to express my surprise that this Grand Lodge declared" that Lodges under dispensation ought not to be anthorized to discipline members." I ask the simple question, "What is a Lodge under dispensation for?" I may be told, "It is to make Masons." Very true. A body authorized to make.Masons, and denied the right to regulate their conduct, is an anomalous thing. The Grand Lodge of Idaho places Lodges uniler dispensation in the same category of the Grapd Lodge of West Virginia, which authorizes Lodges of that character to make Masons, but not to receive into membership those that were already Ma!9ons. In both cases the legislation needs a physician. The Grand Lodge, during its sitting, was honored by the presence of a prominent Mason and visitor, Brother Ohr,istopher Diehl, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Utah. He was welcomed with the honors of Masonry. The record says: "The Grand Lodge was eloquently addressed by the R. W. Brother." No tro.er Mason is found in any Grand Lodge than Christopher Diehl, in my estimation. The Grand Lodge of Idaho took action in respect to non-affiliated Masons in that jurisdiction, and declared that any such Mason residing. within the jurisdiction for six months shall be required to present his petition for affiliation. A failure to do so, or to pay dues according to the By-Laws of the Lodge nearest his residence, shall render him liable to charges and expulsion from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. In my judgment, this legislation)s extreme, unjustifiable and unmasonic. Rendering a special report on Correspondence, Brother Chas. C. Stevenson, Ohairman, touched upon the question of Mexican Masonry as represented by the "Gran Dieta." He was as plain as be was positive in expression of views respecting that institution. Here is what he said: "We recommend that the Grand Lodge of Idaho have nothin~ to do with Mexican Masonry for the present. As it now

41 stands, Masonry there is made a路 ~athering place. for all politicians, and we do not feel like being in and a party to their numerous political feuds." ORATION.

The Grand Lodge had an Orator and an oration. Bro. Wm. P. Coulter furnished an Address covering five pages, which was a plain, sensible, practical presentation of the subjects treated by hin1. SIGNET RING.

The Grand Lodge of Idaho received from the retiring Grand Master, Bro. Fred. G. Mock, a beautiful signet ring, which is to be worn by each succeeding Grand Master, and by him delivered to his successor. This custom obtains in more jurisdictions than Idaho. Brother Mock received a vote of thanks from the Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering seventy-five pages, containing a review of fifty-two Grand Lodges, was furnished, Missouri .for 1896 being included in the list reviewed, and was accorded the courtesy of something over two pages. I am saddened by the fact that Brother Stevenson has rendered his last report, and ended his labor as Grand Secretary and Author of Oorrespondence. On the 28th day of February, 1898, after a brief and severe illness, Brother Stevenson laid aside the working tools of the Craft, and passed away to render report of his life's work to the Grand Master of the Universe. I was startled andsnrprised a few days after the event to learn from the Grand Master of that jurisdiction, Brother Waterhouse, while passing through this city, of the death of Brother Stevenson. Proper Masonic "honors were路 paid the deceased on the 3rd of March, conducted by the Grand Master in person.

Brother Stevenson was a young man of marked ability, possessing strong convictions, intelligence and independence of thought.. He had written the report on Correspondence in that jurisdiction for a number of years, and had submitted his Tenth report. In concluding his very admirable and final labors, he said: "To reviewers we bid a fare well for another year, and we trust that Father Time may treat you as kindly as you have treated the 'Gem of the Mountains' in your reviews." Bro. Chas. C. Stevenson was born November 29, 1862. Was made a Mason in Boise Lodge, Idaho) in 1886. In 1889 he was appointed

Appendix. Chairman of the COlun1ittee on Correspondence, which position he filled until called from labor. In 1895 he was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Idaho. No young man in the Fraternity, within the, short time of his Masonic career, has made a more indelible impress than Chas. C. Stevenson_ While he and the writer held different views on some subjects, and occasionally crossed swords, I have been an admirer of his ability, persevering researches and meritorious labors for years. He has steadily grown upon me with passing time. I tender the Grand Lodge of Idaho my personal sympathy, and beg to pay my parting tribute to the worth and merit路 of a deserving Brother Mason. Quoting from路 the notice announcing his death, I close this review: "He now sleeps the long sleep of death by the side of his parents, who, within a short space of two years and six months, had preceded him." M. W. Bro. Geo. M. Waterhouse, Grand Master, appointed Brother Theophilus W. Randall, Grand Secretary, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Brother Stevenson. His address is Boise. Brother Waterhouse resides at Weiser.

ILLINOIS-1897. The Fifty-Fifth Annual Oommunication was held in the Columbia Theatre, Ohicago, commencing October 5, 1897. There were present M. W. Bro. Owen Scott, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. J. H. C. Dill, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The record shows ten Past Grand Masters in attendance, and representatives of 697 Lodges, out of 725 on the roll; a~so a large number of District Deputy Grand Masters and Representatives of other Grand Lodges. The recapitulation, ftirnished by the Grand Secretary, sho'ws a membershif) in the jurisdiction of 53,285, indicating a gain of 776. ADDRESS.

A strong and practical business paper was furnished by Grand Ma2ter Scott. The first item of note mentioned was the loss, by death, of one of their venerable Past GrandMasters, Brother Jerome O. Gorin, who served the Craft, as their Grand Master, in Illinois, in the years 1866~67. lie died in his eightieth year.

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with one that had been working under dispensation previously. The Grand Master reported many and varied matters, of local application to the jurisdiction, that need not be mentioned here. He touched upon divers subjects of general interest, and commented practically upon these questions. Among them was a very seasonable admonition to Lodges, against conferring' too many degrees. in one evening. He rightly stated that where this is done the work is generally slighted, and performed in a slovenly manner. The following statement is significant. "When Lodges attempt to confer three or four degrees in one evening, they either rob tae candidate of what he should receive, or continue the meeting until all are worn out, and the work is done in a lifeless manner." This reminds the路 present writer of a recent experience where he was invited to participate in the ceremonies of the Third Degree when four candidates were on the list, in addition to the business of the stated communication. The Lodge was by no means bright, or well equipped with good workers to facilitate the ceremony. I had much of the work to do myself, and worried through two degrees by twelve o'clock at night, when I retired to bed. Arising at an early hour, I learned that the Lodge was still at work, and continued路 until day dawned. Of course, to me the language of Grand Master Scott seems very timely that work being done at such unseemly hours ,,"as" done in a lifeless manner." The Grand Master seemed to have. acquired, by experience, the knowledge that is common to many of the jurisdictions, respecting delinquent secretaries. There would be hope of millennial blessedness' if the Grand Secretaries could bring the secretaries of Subordinate Lodges to a ready and genuine sense of their duty and responsibilities. Their delays in makin~ returns cause greater annoyance than anyone thing connected with official duty in this office. The Grand Master complained of "too much publicity" in the announcements made in newspapers concerning Masonic meetings. Cause for complaint in this Hne is general, especially in large cities. A little healthy discipline administered to such as retail matters appertaining to the workings of Masonic Lodges would certainly be timely.. Grand Maste'r Scott announced that the chattered .and authorized name of the Fraternity in that jurisdiction is"Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons." We have had a similar discussion in Missouri: our Grand Master, last year, claimed that the title should be imply" Free and Accepted 1\'! asons." ,

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The Grand Master rendered six official decisions, which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Said rulings "rete declared wise in their tendency, and in accord with the V\rritten law. From these rulings it is learned that in voting for suspensio'n for any cause, the vote must be taken by ballot. He decided that a Lodge bylaw, exempting members of a given age from payment of dues, was illegal and void, holding it to be a discrimination between members on account of age. Speaking路 of the condition of the Craft in that. jurisdiction, the Grand Master said" there had been a steady increase in membership. Masonry was never in better condition than it is to-day." Thus was concluded a very superior business Addl'ess. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed. From them it is gleaned that the income was $44,636, showing a very healthy and vigorous financial condition. ORATION.

The Grand Lodge was favored with an oration by a man who is a Mason. It is said of him that he bad been longer a Mason, for his age, than any person present, having, in his infancy, in disregard of landnul.rks or dispensations, beconle a melnber of aMason's family. At a very early hour of his existence, the record says, he was born a Mason. He was introduced to the Grand Lodge, by the Grand Master as "R. W. Bro. Wm. E. Mason, IT. S.Senator."路 He delivered an orati'on on "The Evolution of a Nation." It is an interesting paper, eontaining some of the spice of humor, and may be characterized as a rarely peculiar production. He received a vote of thanks for his Address, which was ordered published in the Proceedings. The Committee on Appeals and Grievance rendered a report, covering some two pages, embracing the disposition nlade of eleven cases. It is a model report. 1 wish every Committee on Appeals and Grievances of all Grand Lodges in this conntry would study this report as a model, and imitate the method of that committee. The Grand I~odge of Illinois路 has a large chari~y fund. The Lodges reported as having disbursed for their own needy members, togE~ther with widows and orphans, the sum of $25,557. All contributions for Masonic Home and individual relief amounted to $34,000.

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Two distinguished visitors were introduced to the Grand Lodge, namely, M. W. Bro. Ehrhardt, Past Grand Master, of Nebraska, and Brother F. H. Young, Deputy Grand Master of that State. A brief and appropriate memorial tribute was presented and adopted in honor of the late Brother Jerome C. Gorin, Past GraIld Master. The Grand Officers, having been elected, were duly installed by the retiring Grand Master, M. W.Bro. Dewitt C. Cregier acted as Grand Marshall. In presenting the Grand Master路elect, he said that he "had known and respected him for one-third of a century," whom be had inducted into Freemasonry as an E. A., and subsequently conferred upon him the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. His Address, on presenting the Grand Master-elect, was interesting and characteristic. The reply by the Grand Master, after his installation, was pertinent and timely. This constitutes a brief survey and notice of the principal transactions of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review made by M. W. Bro. Robbins, Committee on Oorrespondence, is the largest presented to the Guild for consideration. It, embraces extended notices of sixty-one Grand Lodges, American and foreign, and covers 314 pages. Brother Robbins announced, in his exordium, that two subjects have, to a greater or less extent, engaged 'he attention of a greater number of Grand Lodges than any other during the period covered by ,his examination. These were relief, and jurisdiction over rejected material. The Wisconsin proposition, which gives the beneficiary of relief claim upon his Lodge, if able, and if not, then upon the Grand Lodge under whose jurisdiction it is 'held, he stated had been hefore nearly every Grand Lodge, but seemsto have met'with but little favor, and was rather discounted than approved. Brother Robbins does not favor the Wisconsin plan,bnt argues wisely and well against its adoption and operation. Speaking of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, Brother Robbins en.tertains the opinion that the "disintegration of that unlineal and un.savory hybrid" is only a question of time. It is the opinion of tbis writer that the sooner said concern "disintegrates," the better it will be for genuine MasolllY in the world'. In his review of the several Grand Lodge Proceedings> examined, Brother Robbins makes liberal appropriations" on which neeornments according to the路 importance of the subject appropriated. It would be of general interest and profit. if the review of Iowa and :Kansas, by Brother Robbins, could be printed in pamphlet ~orm for general dis-

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tribution among the Craft. Comparatively few will see and have the opportunity to read the masterful treatment of the subject of Mexican Masonry, as handled by M. W. Bro. Robbins. His estimate of the Past Master's Degree and qualifications to preside in the East, represents the views of this committee very completely. His review of Brother Drummond's labors are not less inte,resting than those respecting Iowa and Kansas. Our Proceedings of 1896 were reviewed at sufficient length, five pages being devoted to a complete examination of the work of that session. A. number of extracts were made, and comments furnished, expressing the views of Brother Robbins. His work contains very well路. condensed notices of all of our transactions. Brother Robbins controverts the position formerly held by this writer, respecting "good Masonic standing." I am inclined to accept his interpretation of the question, and change my position in reference thereto. Heretofore, I occupied the ground that, as our Grand Lodge had defined the subject, there was legal justice in declaring a Mason not in good standing who had forfeited all rights and privileges by non-affiliation. Brother Robbins asserts, and I believe correctly, that a Mason holding a dimit is in good standing as long as he is eligible to petition for affiliation. This is a correct view of the case, because if deprived of "good standing 17 in toto, he could not petition for membership. One of our Grand Masters, some years since, decided that a nonaffiliate could not join in a petition for dispensation to form a new Lodge. He then ruled that, in order to hecome a petitioner for such dispensation, he must first affiliate with an existing Lodge, becoming a member thereof, before he could be an eligible petitioner for dispensation to create a new Lodge. The idea was presented by Brother Robbins, and its force cannot be denied, that if a Mason Can petition for membership in an existing Lodge, he is surely eligibl~ asa petitioner to form a new Lodge. .To this view I give my approval, and thereby put upon record the fact of my conversion to a more liberal interpretation of the subject, being convinced of the right involved and the justice recognized. I hope this will remove the mist from the eyes of my good friend and Brother, Robbins, and that he may be as generous in his approval as he was touching a.nother matter,concerning which he received enlightenment in my last report. Concfuding this brief review of his extended and labored production, I wish to add my commendation of his efficiency as a reviewer. The work before me evidences the bestowal of a vast amount of research and labor-nothing else would result in such a massive report. Enw ARD COOK, Chicago, Grand Master. J. H. C. DILL, Bloomington, Grand Secreta.ry.

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INDIANA-1898. The Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication -being the eightyfirst year of the life of the Grand Lodge-was held at Masonic Temple, Indianapolis, commencing May 24th. M. W. Bro. Mason J. Niblack was.. Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Wm. H. Smythe, Grand Secretary. The record states that representatives were present from 480 of the 489 Lodges. on the roll. These Lodges contain a membership of 29,904. There was a reported gain of 567. ADDRESS.

. An Address of eleven pages was submitted by the Grand Master almost wholly taken up with business matters appertaining to the local, jurisdiction. The. opening paragraph of the Address was decidedly warlike. One sentence would indicate this: "The oyershadowing subject of this hour is War with Spain." The declaration follows, which is timely and well-chosen; he said: " Masonry is pre-eminen tly a patriotic order; its teachings are conducive to loyalty, patriotism, and a high state of good citizenship." I join in the well-timed prayer uttered by the Grand Master when he said, "May the God of all nations, to whom we owe the highest allegiance, speedily grant us victory, and send peace and good will on earth to America." Like many other of the Grand Masters of the country, Brother Niblack referred, in proper terms, to the defection in M.asonry of Peru. He said, that Grand Lodge having issued a decree directing that the Bible be removed from路 Masonic Altars throughout that jurisdiction, justly challenged the severest reprobation of all true and faithful Masons. The Grand Master said, that his Grand Lodge could no longer hold communication with the Grand Lodge of Peru, as such action robbed Masonry of its very foundation. Upon .his recommendation, the Oommittee on Oorrespondence. submitted a resolution, the essence of which is that ,the Grand Lodge of Peru has ceased to be a Masonic Body, and therefore necessarily followed another resolution deelaring non-intercourse betwe,en said Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Indiana; and the Lodges of Indiana were forbidden to hold any Masonic communication with Masons hailing from that路 jurisdictiOB.

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Past Grand Master Alex. C. Downey. Alexander Thonlas, formerly Senior Grand Deacon, a wise and well-kno\vn lVlason, had been calle to lay aside the working tools of the Craft and enter upon the rewar of the faithful workman. A special comlnittee reported and submitte memorial tributes in honor of these departed worthies, which wer severally adopted by a rising vote. The best memorial tablets tba could be prepared in memory of these fallen Brethren, was the placin; of their pictures in the Journal of the Proceedings. Lodges had been created by the Grand l\laster's order, under dis pensation, and these, with others that had been granted at the las session of the Grand Lodge, recei:ved Charters during the session nov under consideration. The Address contains a record of special dispen sations granted, corner-stones laid, and halls dedicated,with othel affairs belonging to his station. Speaking of begging circulars, thE Grand Master said such are not permitted within that Grand J urisdic tiona The Grand Lodge of Missouri occupies similalr ground, ano begging letters from foreign jurisdictions cannot be recognized withoui permission froln the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge. o

Brother Niblack called attention to the Washington lYlemorial, and Centennial Memorial services '\vhich will be held at Mt. Vernon, December 1899, marking the anniversary of the death of the patriot, the hero, and the Mason. He suggested that suitable arrangements be made to have the Grand Lodge of Indiana properly represented on the occasion. A very appropriate record was made of the action of his Grand Lodge respecting Past Grand Master Alexander Buckner, who died in Missouri many years ago and was buried in tb.e cemetery at Cape Girardeau. The Grand Lodge had ordered that the remains of the deceased should be removed from the spot where they had rested for sixty-four years, to the beautiful cemetery of that city. I am glad to say that. the 1Viasons of Cape Girardeau, and Missouri, accorded our Brethren of Indiana all the courtesy and assistance necessary. .An appropriate monument has been ereeted to mark the spot. M. W. Bro. Buckner was born in Kentucky,and, as already mentioned, died in Missouri June 6, 1833. He was the first Grand Master of the State of Indiana. He was United States Senator from Missouri at the time of his death.

In concluding his Adpress,Grand Master Niblack said that Masonry in Indiana is in a sound and healthy condition,and well equipped for the future in the cause of humanity. Acknowled~ing his special obligations to that invaluable officer, Grand Secretary Smythe, he closed his very practical and valuable Address .

Appendix. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary folIo wed. The former had handled $31,655, and, after disburselllents, had on hand a balance of over $14,000. The Grand Secretary presented a striking exhibit of the work done by him, not only during the past year, hut the twenty years. of his connection with that office. The task undertaken by him, in 1878, was a herculean one, the Grand Lodge being in debt over $100,000, and practically without funds in the treasury. In comparison with the charge then undertaken, he reported that the Grand Lodge is how out of debt, no mortgage on its property, and nearly $31,000 inve~ted in interest-bearing. securities, with cash on hand something over $14,000. A good Grand Secretary is the turbine 'wheel of Grand Lodge Masonry. I admire the pride of Brother Smythe when he says, "The Grand Lodge of Indiana is the peer. of any Grand Lodge in the world.'~ He referred to the fact that the United States flag had been unfurled and allowed to float from the flag-staff on top of the Masonic Temple. The only wish I have in reference to the subject is that Missouri had a Masonic Temple from which it might fling " Old Glory" to the breez·e. Brother Smythe recommended that the per capita (25 cents) Grand Lodge dues be continued, which recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge. A large number of special cases are found in the J our~ naI of Proceedings; these were duly considered and disposed of. The pay-roll for the session amounted to $7,392. The Grand Lodge was in session only two days, at. the conclusion of which, all business being disposed of, the Grand Officers-elect were duly installed. Resolutions of sympathy were unanimously adopted by rising vote tendered to M. W. Bro. Martin H. Rice, Past Grand Master and pres.ent Grand Treasurer, on the death of bis sister, who pass~d away during the s,ession of the Grand Lodge. OORRESPONDENCE••

M. W. Ero. NicholasR~.Ruckle, report on Correspondence, eovering ·135 pages, the doings of fifty-four EngliSh-speaking Grand of foreign bodies that •. <10 .not use good United ~Tt~L",eIS"".l!.'Dg.llBJ(l. report presents asumrnar:w .of all the proceedings ex:amj,1l;E~C1.,.sp:tin:k:l~~Cl with an occ~sional e~o~;r:pt.f:rom the / . pertinent comme:p.ts. .:M:is:sonri was acc:orcled He said the Address of Grand MaS1er Janleson tion to· the affairs of· the Grand Jurisdictioyn. densedstatement of 'our business for the G.L.'AP.-4.

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Ruckle touched upon all affairs worthy of special consideration. He does not, in the course of his review, indulge in criticisms or enter upon lengthy argunlents touching the views of Grand Lodges and Comrnittees on Oorrespondence. His conrtesy vras "Tell evidenced in noting Iny report on Correspondence, and gives the readers a fair idea of the position held by this writer. SIMEON S. JOHNSON, Jeffersonville, Gran"u Master. SMYTHE, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. NICHOLAS R. RUCKLE, Indianapolis, Oom. on Oorresp.

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INDIAN TERRITORY-1897. The T,venty-Fourth Annual Oommunication was held at A.rdmore the 10th day of . A.ugust, 1897. M. W. Bro. Silas Armstrong was Grand Master, R. 'V. Bro. J. S. Murrow, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers present. The record states that representatives were in attendancefrom seventy-two Lodges. There were then on the roll seventyeight chartered Lodges, and eight under dispensation. The membership 'was 3,107, being a net gain of 135. An address of welcome was made by Brother H. B. Furman,of Ardmore, and responded to by Brother J. E. Humphrey. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Armstrong furnished a brief business document of merit, embracing quite a n~mber of subjects, covering six pages, Following an appropriate exordium, he furnished a list of the Fraternal Dead of sister jurisdictions. Respecting the condition of the Oraft, he said: "I am pleased to be able to report that Masonry in this jurisdiction is in a very prosperous condition." In reporting official duties discharged he announced the granting of dispensations to form ten new Lodges; eight of these received Charters during the session. A number of special dispensations were reported, concerning some of them he said: "For good and sufficient reasons, dispensations were granted the follo路wing Lodges to confer the degrees out of regular time." Reporting on this, the Oommittee on Law and Usage said: "We do not know what the good and sufficient reasons were, but presume that the Grand Master acted advisedly." If a Grand Master of Missouri should make such report,to the Grand Lodge, he would be

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immediately called upon to state specifically, 'and in detail, what were his~ "good and sufficient reasons." We would not go upon the presumption that he "acted advisedly." Grand Master Armstrong reported a few official rulings. He said; "The widow of a Mason who marries a profane, forfeits all claim upon the Order for assistance. Children, however, of such Brother are entitled to given privileges under their law." His decisions were severally approved by the committee, and the report was adopted. Following bis recommeneJ.ations, which 'were of a local kind, he reached a brief conclusion, embracing therein acknowledgments of gratitude to the Grand Secretary for uniform kindness and aid in the discharge of 'his duties,. The Grand Secretary, Brother Murrow, presented a brief general report, followed by a financial exhibit of interest to the local Fraternity. He announced, with pleasure, that the returns from the Lodges bad been sent in with commendable promptness. From his report it is learned that not so many degrees had been conferred as during the previous year. The gains for the term were from affiliations, reinstatements, and membership. The income for the year amounted to $4,398.45. Reports from the Grand Lecturer, Committee on Appeals, Educa.tion, and other interests were presented and incorporated in the Journal. A special report on Oorrespondence was rendered by Brother J. S. Murrow', the new committee. Concerning the recognition of foreign Grand Bodies, he said: "The recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico is about the liveliest topic among the Western Grand Lodges." Brother Murrow admitted that he was not sufficiently familiar with the subject to justify any conclusion in his own mind as to the merits of the case. While regarding the Gran Dieta as the most legitimate Body of Ancient Craft Masonry in the Republic . of Mexico, he was not prepared . to accord recognition at that time. I beg to interpose my objection to the Gran Dieta being recognized and called a Body of "A.ncient Craft Masonry." l

The Committee on Law and Usage reported against some very peculiar amendments that liad been proposed for consideration, and action. One was, that in路 the absence of the three principal officers, a Past Ma.ster of the Lodge present should have the right to op.en and preside. I am happy to record that this was reiected.Thesame committee recommended that a party who had lost his left hand be allowed to petition a Lodge, and, if elected, receive the degrees. This report of the legal com.mittee was rejected by the Gr~nd Lodge.

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IOWA. FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge Session was held in the city of Council Bluffs, commencing the 7th of June, 1898. M. W. Bro.. Almon R. Dewey, Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge was escorted bya Gommandery of Knights Templar to the opera house, where the session was opened in AMPLE FORM. The record informs us that the constitutional number of Lodges was duly represented. From the recapitulation, it is learned that there are 482 working Lodges in that jurisdiction, with a membership of 27,907; 466 of these Lodges were represented. It is shown that the receipts of the term amounted to $26,308. Disbursements, including over $9,000 for mileage and路 per diem, footed up a little over $20,000. The Grand Lodge transferred from the General to the Oharity Fund nearly $3,000. That jurisdiction does not foster a Masonic Home, but disburses large charities through its Grand Lodge committee and Subordin~te Lodges. ADDRESS.

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opening, he remarked that "the fact that Masonry in Iowa has for the past fe"\,\r years enjoyed the greatest prosperity is reasonable evidence for us to presume that our past course and conduct was right." Reference was made to passing events in recent months that have awakened and astonished the civilized world at the conservatism manifested by American statesmanship, as well as the general sentiment of the people. Record was made of the death of three Past Grand Masters.. The first wasM. W. Bro. Z. C. Luse, who -died in June, 1897. He was Grand Master of Masons of Iowa in 1877-78. Another illustrious name was stricken from the roll of the living when M. W. Bro. Ralph G. Phelps, Past Grand Master, was called from the dllties of life to the rewards that await the faithful Craftsman. He died March, 1898. His funeral was conducted by the officers of the Grand Lodge, and an interesting sketch follows the announcement of his death. Still another link had been removed from the Fraternal chain of our Iowa Brotherhood. Past Grand Master Woo. P. Allen died in March, 1898, ten days after his illustrious co-laborer, Brother Phelps. M. W. Bro. Allen 'was elected Grand 짜aster in 1886. From 1870 to the time of his .death, he was one of the custodians of the work. An equally interesting tribute, paid to the memory of this deceased Brother, is found in the Address of the Grand Master. Referring to the defection of the Grand Lodge of Peru respecting the removal of the Bible from the Altars of Lodges in that jurisdiction, the Grand Master announced that be had issued, and caused to be distributed, an edict declaring that all relations heretofore existing between that Grand Body and the Grand Lodge of Iowa, as well as the members of the Lodges, were severed. The corner-stone of the Masonic Temple, at Gedar Rapids, was laid by the Grand Master during his term, to which reference is made in the Address. The particulars are given by him in full as to the application of the rod of correction, in two instances, to parties who had departed from the good and right way_ After due investigation and full inquiry, the Grand Master felt justified in creating' three new Lodges under dispensation. Oharters were granted to two of these probationers. Oonsiderable space was e.mployed in discussing the question of. "cipher ritual." It is the opinion of Grand Master Dewey that no

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legislation would so路 much lead to the destruction of the beauties of Masonry as to permit the publication of a "cipher," or any other kind of secret ritual. Missouri has great reason to be proud of ber daughter, the Grand Lodge of Iowa. In nothing does she take greater pleasure in tendering to her stalwart child the highest commendation, so much as in the condelnnation of this modern violation of Masonic obligatiolJ,., in publi~hing, or allowing' to be published, our beautiful ritual in any form. Speaking of路 the charities disbursed by the Grand Lodge:, the Grand Master expressed the view that they were doing some good in relieving distress, regretting that their resources were limited or restrained. Still, he thought that their efforts in this direction prove that Masonic charity was not an unmeaning term. The Grand Lodge Library was mentioned by the Grand Master in terms of genuine commendation, remarking that while much money had been expended on that enterprise, it would be necessary in future to continue a liberal outlay for additional buildings and improvements which will be required, the present accommodation being too small to meet their demands. He had given attention to other and local matters claiming attention, and paid, in the wind-up of his excellent paper, a very just tribute to the "Order of Eastern Star," assuming that the character of the membership of that Order ought to have the tendency to attract the attention of .the Grand Lodge and enlist, as far as consistent, moral sympathy and support. He announced the result of his observations, that where Chapters of this Order existed, new zeal had been created among the Brotberhood, stimulating the social feature and proving a vital auxiliary to the Order. He submitted a recommendation that the Order of the Eastern Star be permitted to occupy Masonic Halls for festivals and ceremonial purposes. Tendering his acknowledgments to the Grand Lodge for bonors received, it was said that his relations with the Craft had at all times ,been most agreeable. He could not have closed properly his valuable contribution to the literature of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, without acknowledging the valuable assistance received from their veteran Grand Secretary, Brother Theodore .8. Parvin, and his affable and well-informed deputy, Brother Newton R. Parvin. It is pertinent to quote the following sentence as a crowning expression of a happy Grand Master. He said: "I close the duties of this eession with my cup of Masonic ambition filled well to the brim." An extended and路 elaborate general report emanated from the veteran Grand Secretary of Iowa, Brother Parvin, followed by a full

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and extended exhibit of the condition of their Masonic Library. The financial statistics of the Body found a place in that connection. A detailed report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address was rendered, with congratulations to the Grand Master on his successful administration and that the Grand Lodge was to be felicitated that, as its official head, he had so ably and satisfactorily performed his duties. The business of the session was represented by reports submitted and adopted on chartered Lodges, cipher ritual, appeals and grievances, finance, Grand Lodge property, jurisprudence, Lodges U.. D., Grand Lodge Library, and other interests of local bearing, which need not be not'ed here.. An entertainment was furnished the Grand Lodge by the Masons of Council Bluffs, when a very charming programme was rendel'ed, at one of the churches in the city.. The record says the entertainment proved a very agreeable episode of the Masonic week. The session was made more than ordinarily attractive by the incidents of the week, such as visits to public institutions and visits of the Grand Officers of Nebraska, etc. During the sitting of the Grand Body, a resolution was adopted, remitting the Grand Lodge dues to all members of Subordinate Lodges who enlisted in the army or navy of the United States in the present war, this courtesy to be in force during their term of service. The Lodges are directed in like manner to remit all Lodge dues against such heroes of onr Fraternity as have gone to the front. The report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem showed an outlay on this account of $9,228.. Brother George B.. Van Saun,路 Custodian, submitted a repoTt, showing the extent of his labors during the term. He madetbe statement that "we must continue our work-the Esoteric-and by our constant effort, in whatever manner may be thought best, cultivate constantly the lifting up of the Craft to higher and nobler resolves,and not let out past efforts for good be in vain." Beautiful memorial tablets, with tributes to the Honored Dead, are found in the .J oarna1. Having received the Journal of Proceedings later than usual, with my Report on Correspondence nearly completed, I am informed by the

printer that the review of Iowamnst be at once forthcoming, or it will be sent to the Appendix. Not wishing to thus retire Brother Parvin

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and his work to the rear, I have hurried through my work of examining the Proceedings, giving only a cursory examination of the Journal, and take up the report on CORRESPONDENCE.

The review was prepared by R. W. Bro. Rev. Dr. J. C. W. Coxe, and includes 137 pages. In opening his report, Brother Coxe said he regarded his office as that of an "out-look committee." The duty of such position may be said to be' that of a watchman on the towers of our Masonic Israel. ,The duty of such watchman is to sound the trumpet and give warning should danger threaten. Brother Coxe, as one of the watchmen on a high place on the walls of the Fraternity or l' out..look" position, sounds his trumpet vigorously. It should be said in commendation of his fidelity, that his trumpet neyer gives an " uncertain sound." Referring to the Wisconsin relief overture, he said: " It has met with bnt scant favor, a strong tendency being against any measure which lends countenance to the view that Masonry is akin to modern l\futual Benefit or Relief Societies." The review, for most part, was written, occasional extracts appearing, which called forth terse and wise reflections. Treating of the decision found in the Alabama Journal, that a Lodge is not absolved from its obligation toa Master Mason's wido,y ,vho had departed f~om the paths of virtue, Brother Coxe pertinently observed that a Lodge tolerating such a character, or affording her Masonic relief, would do well t.o surrender its charter. I would remark that the standard of morals must be very low in a Ma&onic Lodgetbat would recognize the Masonic claim of any such character as described in this case. As a writer, Brother Coxe is pleasing in manner, chaste in expression, refined in thought, and quite scholarly. His reviews of each Journal are generally brief, and present a condensed view of all matters appropriate to be examined. In his conclusion' he touched up the subject of the Gran Dieta, and, gave it no comfort or encouragement. The statement as to the action on that question by the Grand Lodge of Iowa, in disregard ofthe courtesy due himself, is rather sharp, and not commendatory of the action of the Body he serves. I find reasons in this last discussion that are more p0tent than ever .' presented, why the Gran Dieta. of Mexico should not be recognized by Symbolic Grand Lodges. The history of that Institution in the past stands in forbidding attitude, rebuking its claims to Fraternal consideration. There has been "much dodging and equivocaiiDg on the part of those who have represented the路 institution in Mexico, and I am very far from having

57 confidence in, or appIeciation of the particular character there that is pressing the question of recognition upon the Masonic public. The" Woman" question of the past is in the way. It is true the Charters granted for the creation of women Lodges have been revoked, and female Masons denied recognition. This was an afterthought. It was not done, and I presume never would have been effected h'ad not the Grand Lodges of tnis country repudiated all connection with the Gran Dieta, undertbe circumstances then existing. Brother Coxe presents an idea that I have heretofore expressed in my review of the question, that these so-called ,vomen Masons may be excluded frOOl any participation in Masonic Lodges, but their knowledge of Masonry cannot be recalled. If they have obtained accurate information, and correct knowledge of Masonic ritualism while their Lodges existed, it "Tould not be difficult for them to organize a dep~rtment of "Female Freemasonry," and thereby raise up an independent Grand Body within the jurisdiction of the Gran Dieta.路 ' The exclusion of the Bible in past years from Masonic Altars. in those Lodges was another ground of objection to the recognition of Mexica~ Masonry, but a decree has been issued that Lodges are at liberty to have the B}pble on路their Altars, and that the Great Light in Masonry is found in its place from which it bad been excluded. Brother Coxewell says that the decree' returning the Bible to Masonic Altars in that country does not give it supre'fnacy, but places it with the book of Constitution on the Altar. By such partial recognition of the Bible alongside of the. Book of Constitution, it gives the Great Light no more authority than it does to the human production called the Book of Oonstitution. Brother Coxe gives another路 reason which presents an insup,erable objection to the recognition of Mexican Masonry, aecontrolled-by the Gran Dieta. Said Grand iBody has viola.t,edthe law of Masonry, as .well as its solemn obIigatiolJ1s., by publishing, in full, the ritual of the three degrees. This public'ation was by authority, an<a r路eceived official sanction. The fot.1~h reason why,thiswriter~ like Brother Ooxe, of Iowa, .ean n~ver consent to the recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, is that it claimsandexerci8es,8upreme authority over all the State Grand Bodies in the Republic. It is,therefore,anational Grand Body or Grand Lodge, if it be proper to call it .80. Brother Parvin, of Iowa; a most determined .champion of the Gran Dieta, has told us that it is organized upon the plan of American Mas()nry, and patterned after " The national Bodies of this country governing Royal A.rchandTemple ~iason:r:y." 1 have s'aid, heretofore, inl!l'J"Y dis.Qus-

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sion of the subject, and repeat it at this time, that Brother Parvin unwittingly surrendered the right to recognize the Gran Dieta, by acknowledging it to be a Supreme Grand Body or Lodge.

r do not assume that Brother Parvin favors a national Grand Lodge in the lTnited States, but his free and easy illustration used in reference to the Mexican Body, comparing it to the Grand Chapter and Grand Encampment of Templars, seems to commit -him to that idea. Perhaps his long connection with, and earnest adhesion to, these national governing Bodi~s of so-called" Higher Masonry" may have unconsciously influenced his views in favor of the Supreme Grand concern in the republic of Mexico. On examining the report of Brother Coxe, I am quite surprised to find the Missouri Proceedings for 1897 entirely overlooked. Perhaps he did not receive OUT Grand Lodge Proceedings in time for examination, notwithstanding they were published and mailed within a few days after the close of our session, the 22d of October, 1897.. The Grand Lodge of Iowa met on the 7th of June, 1898. The possibilit.y presents itself that Brother Coxe may have reviewed Missouri, but the printer, in making up the forms, left out that portion of his work. The Journal shows that the elective Grand Officers are: CROM BOWEN, DesMoines, Grand Master. THEODORE S. PARVIN, Cedar Rapids, Grand Secretary. J. C. W. COXE, Washington, Com. on Cor.

KANSAS-1898. The Forty-Second Annual Communication was held in the city of Wichita, February 16th, 1898. The session was presided over by M. W. Bro. Wm. M. Shaver, Grand l\faster. R. W. Bro. Albert K . Wilson was Grand Secretary. In addition to Grand Officers, there were present seven路 Past Grand Masters, Representatives of Grand Lodges, Past Masters and Representatives of Subordinate Lodges, the total representation amounting to 652. From the summary furnished by Brother Wilson, it is l~arned that there are 357 chartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 19,888. ADDRESS. The Address of Grand Master Shaver is both lengthy and interesting. He made mention of a very sad case, that appeals to the

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hearts of. ail Masons who know the man. Years ago, it was my pleasnre to make the acquaintance of M.. W. Bro. John M. Price, Grand Master pf the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In the intervening years, misfortune overtook him, and his worldly reeources were swept away, in addition to the breaking down of his once magnificent physical powers, leaving him without any resources, save those supplied by tbe Lodges and the Grand Lodge of that jurisdiction. One sentence in the Grand Master's reference to the case is both touching and tender: "Mentally and physically, he is in the condition of a babe, and unable to appreciate the tender ministrations of bis family and friends." The numerous official acts performed by Grand Master Shaver ,vere reported in his Address. He called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the defection on the part of the Grand Lodge of Peru, and its divorcement from Masonic principles and teachings. He well declared that it is no longer a Masonic Body, and recommended that all Masonic reco~nition, communication and intercourse with said Grand Lodge 'Of Peru be terminated. During the period of service, the Grand Master granted three dispensations for the creation of new Lodges, which were, duly chartered at the session of the Grand Lodge. Special dispensations were reported, among them a number to confer degrees out of time. Numerous cases of .discipline were reported, but being of a local character, do not claim attention here. Several decisions had been rendered, which were submitted to the Grand Lodge, and the same were approved, with one exception. The Grand Master reported the application of a stranger, who applied to one of the Topeka Lodges for permission to visit, said party claiming to hail from one of the Lodges of Ohio,' which owes its allegience to the clandestine Grand Lodge of that State. The propoEed vis,itor did not visit. The Grand ~faster announced the purpose formed at the commence.. meDt of his official term, to devote much time to Lodge visitation. However, he ended the year with a record of but little accomplished. Business engagements and official cares interfered with his good ' intentions.

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The Grand Lodge Session under consideration was held in the city where the Masonic Home of Kansas is located. The Grand. Master mentioned the fact~ ,,,,itb pleasure, that they were permitted to convene in that city , to view the cro\vning effort of Masonic beneficence. He stated that fifteen Brethren, four widows of Master Masons and fourteen children were happily housed in the Home. The Grand Lodge does not seem to have any established method by which that institution is to be sustained, therefore the Grand Master recommended social' gatherings and entertainments for the benefit of the Home. He recommended that every Lodge in the jurisdiction celebrate the 24th day of June in each year, observing the same as hMasonic Home Day," and by that method secure good results, in the way of increasing funds that will follow. He further proposed the creation of a Grand Lodge Fund for the ensuing three years, ~rhich will be available for meeting the necessary expenditure thereafter. The suggestion was in the way of a small tax at fifteen cents per capita, something the Lodges will not feel. Taking the Address of Grand- Master Shav'er throughout, it is a very superior business production, and marks its author as one \vell qualified to ser.ve the Craft as their Grand Master. The reports of the Grand Treasurel' and Grand Secretary followed, the latter being quite extended and complete. It met with hearty approval of an appropriate committee. Brother Wilson is one of our most capable Brethren of the secretarial guild in this country. He announced, with pleasure, that the annual returns for the year were in better shape and ireer from error than those of any previous year. The finances of the Grand Lodge appear to be in a gratifying condition. The report of the Librarian, found in the Journal, furnished a list of all the publications now owned by the Grand Lodge. ORATION.

Our Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas know where to find a good thing, consequently they invited our excellent and beloved Brother, Dr. W. F. Kuhn, of Kansas City, to visit them at Wichita and deliver an address. . He did so, and was' so happy in his work that the Grand Lodge tendered him a vote 路of thanks, unanimously, by rising, and ordered the address printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. Having heard W. Bro. Kuhn deliver two addresses in the course of our acquaintance in past years, I was prepared to pass a high compliment upon his production before the Grand Lodge of Kansas. I am

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free to say,however, that his former efforts faded from view, when compared with the splendid production now under consideration. I heard a very capable judge make the remark, recently, after reading the oration of Brother Kuhn, that it is the finest production of the kind he had ever read in his 1ife~ To this tribute, I add a sincere and most hearty endorsement. The report of the Masonic Home Board and Superintendent indicates that that institution is in a heaithyand growing condition. Masonry in Kansas is vital and progressive, and, like the soil in that rich and productive State, brings forth results worthy of the name and of the institution" CORRESPONDENCE.

One year ago, in closing my review of Kansas, I complained of the change made in the Committee on Correspondence. I ,then announced the retirement of M. 'W. Bro. Miller, Past Grand Master, who, in closing his fourth report, gave place to another. Then, as now, I failed to appreciate the frequent changes made in many jurisdictions of Committees on Correspondence. In this field of effort, we writers of reviews come to a good understanding of each other on different lines, and learn to value the methods of labor. Just as "we become familiar and /pleasantly identified with the work, a change is made, and all these agreeable relations are broken up. There is but one cOlnpensation that follows such changes-the introduction of new men into the guild develops latent forces and路 ability that would otherwise remain obscure and unknown. The statement, made by somebody, that idolators never worship the setting sun, but always pay their adoration to the rising god of day, does not apply in these matters. WhIle duly estimating the new luminaries tbatarise after the retirement of departing writers, I follow, with a devotion that is strong and natural,.those that have been superseded. In taking up the Report on Correspondence furnished by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, I make application of the fore~oing sentiments both to the old and the new. Brother Miller is not les.s prized, now that his sun is below the horizon, than Brother John C. Postlethwaite, Past Grand Master, who furnishes a review covering 134 pages" Being a new committee, he adopted and pursued methods peculiar to himself. His exordium contains the allllouncement that in preparing, the report, it was his desire to furnish SQoh information as would be desirable' to the Craft, his chiei aim 'being the good of Masonry and inspiration to higher and purer MB180nic life, and the exemplitication of those virtues that .elevate mankind and glorify God. With such a purpose as a controlling thought, one would expect a valuable contribution to modern MasoniC'

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literature. In this I have not been disappointed. The review of each Grand Lodge J onrnal examined is marked by brevity, judicious extracts' and .pertinent comments. Indeed, the work is 'well sprinkled with excerpts taken from Grand Lodge Proceedings. lIe gave his predecessor, M. 1V. Bro. l\L M. Miller, the benefit of eight pages, in the form of a reply to M. W. Bro. Robbins, of Illinois. The latter remains to be heard from in response to Brother Miller. Missouri for 1897 was most courteously recognized by Brother Postlethwaite, who set apart four pages to extracts froul, and comments upon, our doings. Some appropriations were made from my last review of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, said review being characterized as "a marvel of condensed Masonic information and instruction." .I am pleased t,o record his expressions of hearty approval of my views upon the action of the Grand Lodge of Utah, in which I reprehended vigorously the prostitution of Masonic Halls for purposes of dancing and euchre parties. Other appropriations were made from my general work and received kind consideration. He concluded his Journal by stating that he had received much benefit and enjoyed many pleasant hours with the 路'sages in Masonry," and that he had not written a letter, syllable or word intentionally with harshness or unkindness. Being his first effort, he asked that the mantle of charity be thrown over his imperfections, and that he be accorded a courteous reception by the guild, to which this writer responds with cordial and Fraternal feelings that Brother Postleth.. waite has come in among us with ease and grace, and has proven himself worthy of a high seat at our annual intellectual feasts. I am happy to state that he was continued in charge of the department of Masonic Correspondence. . MAURICE L. STONE, Wamego, Grand Master. ALBERT K. WILSON, Topeka, Grand Secretary,

KENT~CKY-1897.

The Eighty-Ninth Annual Communication convened in the Oity of Louisville, October 19, being the same day on which the Grand Lodge of Missouri assembled in the Oity of St, Louis. M. W. Bro. Robert }", Peak was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Henry B. Grant, Grand Secretary. The record shows the presence of fifteen Past Grand Masters. I failed to find a statement of Lodges represented. In the

Grand Secretary's summary it is learned .that the membership in that jurisdiction amounts to 18,464, indicating what the Secretary called an "apparent gain" ~f 97, but the net gain was only 13. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Peak distinguished hinlself among the Grand Masters of this day by furnishing an Address covering only six pages. He recorded the loss sustained by tbeGrand Lodge and Fraternity in Kentucky caused by the death of two Past Grand Masters, M. W. Bro. E. S. Fitch, who served as Grand Master two terms, commencing in 1867, and Brother M. J. 'Villiams, Past Grand Master, who served the Craft in 1866. The very brief Address was devoted to matters purely local. The Grand Master reported eight decisions rendered by him, all of which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Their Constitution prohibits a candidate for office from electioneering for himself, and also forbids electioneering by a member of the Lodge for anyone else. One sentence expresses the true view on this subject that ought to prevail everywhere in Masonic bodies: "Officers should not be elected through favoritism, but on account of nlerit." During his term the Grand Master created four new Lodges under dispensation. The Grand Secretary reported, that four had surrendered their Charters, and the Charters of three had been arrested. The Grand Lodge granted Charters to ten new Lodges. Grand Master Peak referred to the Masonic Home very briefly, and said there is no longer any room for doubt as to the future prosperity of that institution, which is "the pride of Kentucky Masons." He received a very cordial vote of thanks for his courteous and impartial manner of presiding over the Grand Lodge, and for his able administration the past year. Taking the Address as a ,,~hole, it路 is to be commended for sound administrative ability as well as brevity. The fiscal reports follow in order, showing that the income from all sources for the term was something over $36,000. One-half of thi s amount is set apart for the maintenance of the Masonic Home. The report of Grand Secretary Grant is a very complete, and ",ell-digested official document. The Committee on Finance reported in commendatory terms respecting their Grand Treasurer, and congratulated. the Grand Lodge upon the possession of so faithful and capable an officer as the Grand Secretary, concluding the report by saying: "All the more praise to them for their faithful labor, because it.is largely a labor of love." 'The Grand I.lodge of Kentucky has been for a time laboring to secure a fund of $,50,000 for the erection and equipment of an

Appendix. Infirmary and Old Masons' Home, in connection with the present Home for 'Vidows and Orphans. It is the hope of the Brethren to secure this amount and have the Infirmary ready for dedication by 1900, that being their Oentennial year. Up to date the amount subscribed was a little over $30,000. That Grand Lodge at some former session reduced the mileage from a very high figure to four cents a mile each way. At the session now under consideration the rate was reduced to three cents per mile, coming and going. The allowance per daY,,,during the session of the Grand Lodge, is $3. It was estimated that this change in mileage would be a saving to the Grand Lodge of considerable luoney each year, and it w?Ls resolved that such saving, to the amount of $500 per annun1, should be set apart to the Centennial Fund. A. statistical committee made a discovery to the effect that one hundred and sixteen Lodges draw out more money than they put in, thus taxing the General Fund to keep up a pay-roll for Lodges that derive benefits without any adequate return to the Grand Lodge.

During the session a distinguished visitor was introduced and welcomed by the Grand Lodge in the person of Brother Frederick Speed, Past Grand Master of Mississippi. Brother Speed, with his characteristic brilliancy and classical purity of speech, delivered a beautiful address, a copy of which was obtained and printed in the Proceeding;s. From it I learn that Masonry was planted in Mississippi about the opening of the present century. Kentucky gave .J.\rlasonry to Mississippi, and Mississippi gave Kentucky Robert Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry of the world. Brother Speed announced that he was the custodian of the petition of Robert Morris for initiation in a Mississippi Lodge. The incident mentioned above must have been of rare and exceeding interest to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The Body closed its labors on the third day. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. W. W. Clarke, Ohairman, rendered his fifth annual review, which was noted for brevity as a first quality, covering only 104 pages. He reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-two .Grand Lodges in a very satisfactory manner, giving attention 'to the doings of each in their order. ~ The publication of the membership of that jurisdiction-some 18,000 names-limited the space of Brother Clarke, and caused bim to

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abbreviate his work. The report is truly a review, and touches upon the varied points. entitled to his consideration. I quite agree with him in his comment on a decision by the Grand l\faster of Arkansas, which was that a Lod~e rejecting a non-affiliated Mason has the right to retain his dimit. Brother Olarke very perti.. nentlyexpressed an opposite view, doubting the right of the Lodge to withhold the dimit after the rejection ,of the owner of the document. I affirm the same principle without qualification, and in the strongest possible tern1S. The Lodge has no right to retain a certificate or dimit presented to it after rejecting the holder of said paper. The dimit does not become the property of the Lodge by its presentation with a petition. It only becomes the possessor of such document when its owner has been elected to membership therein. Rejection is a refusal on the part of the Lodge to receive said petitioner, and he is sent forth under the ban of the Lodge. Declining to receive him, on what ground does it desire to retain his dimit, 'and withhold from him his own property? Again, as the Lodge has refused him permission to affiliate there, his right to petition any other Lodge for membership still exists. If the rejecting Lodge retains his dimit, on what ground can he apply to any other Lodge for membership? The review of Brother Clarke is very largely made up of extracts from the journals examined, accompanied with pertinent comments. There is much of interest in this excellent work, but I cannot follow him for lack of space. He is sound as "the coin of the realm" on all important issues, and conservative as sound. Missouri, for 1896, was courteously. reviewei. He volunteered a suggestion to our Grand Lodge respecting the visits of our Home children during. the session of the Body. He suggested that they be brought to the Hall, and given the right of way during one session for an afternoon. I am pleased to inform Brother Clarke that his suggestion, while timely, was too late, as we adopted that method, and had our children at the Grand Hall duly seated behind the curtain, and 'when the signal was given, five hundred members of the Grand Lodge were delighted and surprised, with the going up of the curtain, to see nearly one hundred of our jewels waiting to greet them with smiles and song. Brother Olarke closed his fifth review extending Fraterna.l courtesy to all the members of the reportorial family. He announced that the qu.estion of perpetual jurisdiction has happily passed the acrimonious stage, and, while still unsettled, is not acute. G. L. Ap.-5.

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Taking leave of my distinguished Brother, I desire to assure him of continued appreciation and Fraternal affection. REGINALD HENRY

Louisville, Grand Master. Louisville, C+rand Secretary.

THOMPSON,

GRANT,

LOUISIANA-1898. The ~igbty-Sixth Annual Communication convened in Masonic Temple, New Orleans, on the 14th day of .February. M. W. Bro. Albert G. Brice, Grand lVfaster, present and presiding. R. W. Bro. Richard Lambel't was Grand Secretary. There were present three Past Grand Masters. Representatives of twenty-six Grand. Lodges, and, on the roll-call, representatives from seventy-four Subordinate Lodges responded. The recapitulation of the Grand Secretary shows on the roll 133 Lodges, and a nlembership of 5,439. The increasefor the year amounted to five; the income from aU sources footed up $14,885. ADDRESS.

An unusually long Address emanated from the Grand East, covering thirty-three pages, but full of matters of interest to the local Fraternity. His exordium contained a very impressive review of the past year's incidents in the jurisdiction. It had been a yea~ of trial, caused by drought and pestilence. Commenting on the "State of the Order" the Grand Master said that "the result of the year's labor is favorable, considering the discouraging period through which we have passed." Tender anCl Fraternal mention was made of the loss sustained by the Fl路aternity of Louisiana, and at large generally, by the death of M. W. Bro. J. Q. A. Fellows, Past Grand Master. He had lived beyond the allotted period of human life, being over seventy years of. age. It is sad to record the statement that during the last few years of his life it was one of "trouble and sorrow."Many months his sufferings continued, and finally wore away vitality, when the once "strongman bowed himself," dust returned to dust, and "the spirit to God who gave it." An elegant 'memorial tribute was presented by a committee, which was adopted by rising vote. This tribute contains an interesting sketch of the life and

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labors of the distinguished dead. M. W. Bro,路. Fellows served the Grand Lodge of Louisiana as its chief officer from 1860 to 1865. He was an able, conservative, and judicious writer. His productions consisted mainly of reports on Correspondence. The Grand Master announced that relations of their Grand Lodge with sister jurisdictions remain unchanged, with the exception of the Grand Lodge of Peru. He gave an account of the defection of that Grand Lodge, stating that he had issued an edict declaring that all Brethren owing allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Peru should be denied Masonic relations with the Fraternity of Louisiana. From the report of the Grand Master it is learned that the District Deputy Grand Masters in that jurisdiction are very slow to make reports. He had just reason to complain of such tardiness, in view of the importance of the office, and the responsibility resting on the occupants thereof. A very higp. tribute was paid by the Grand l\faster to the Grand Lecturer, but owing to the restricted finances of the body it became a serious question whether the office should be continued; finally, however, the old incumbent.was reappointed. The Grand Master expressed, with regret, his inability, owing to protracted ill health, to visit as extensively as he had promised; his labors in this direction were confined to the Lodges in the city of New Orleans. A number of dispensations were reported ; I am pleased to note that none were granted to confer degrees out of time. Two Lodges made application for such dispensationS', but were declined for obvious reasons. The Grand Master reported that he had granted permission to a Loage to give Masonic burial to a Mason who had been suspended for non-payment of dues. His argument, justifying the view taken of the case, would not stand the test of criticism under the laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Grand Master decided that a Brother disclosing his ballot, whether for or against a candidate, for the degrees or advancement, should be disciplined by his Lodge. All of the decisions reported by Grand Master Brice were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge was treated at considerable length. A note of warning was sounded as to the liabilities of the Body, and even a hint at the possibility of losing their fine Temple property. He said there was one thing that could not be done, "borrow on the future, allow our expenses to exceed our income, and expect to

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prosper." It is learned from all the statements made, touching their financial affairs, that the Grand Lodge owes a bonded debt of $60,000. Against the income of $14,885 is an estimated outlay of $14,525. Other increasing expenses were tabulated showing, from the statement of the Grand ~laster, that their resources are all exhausted. The Address of Grand ~laster Brice is a thorough business paper, meeting face to face the obstacles and embarrassments that confront the Brotherhood in that jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary submitted a report covering the entire department of business under his control. He had issued, as per order, dispensations for the formation of three new Lodges, t.he same were granted Charters during the session. His report shows the disbursement of over $1,000 of money in behalf of the sufferers from the fearful drought of the past season. He recorded the fact that 128 Ohartered Lodges, out of 130, had made returns. A resolution was adopted declaring that the financial condition of the Grand I...Iodge was such as to call for the omission of the report on Oorrespondence for the ensuing year. The death of P. G. Master Fellows, Ohairman of the Oommittee on Correspondence, prevented the preparation of the usual review. The remaining members of that committee submitted a report, which was adopted, declaring that the Granel Lodge路 of Peru had ceased to be a true Masonic Body in consequence of its having extinguished the "Great Light" of Masonry upon its altar. No future intercourse with that body will be allowed until that "Light" shall be rekindled. The Grand Chapter of Louisiana performed a very graceful act, and one to be commended, in making a donation to the Grand Lodge of $2,700 of bonds and accrued interest. This donation was made to aid the Grand Lodge in the payment of the debt hanging. upon it. The Grand Lodge was evidently in mind to reduce expense*l by cutting at every point; in .that cut the Grand Secretary suffered a slice of $300 to be taken from his salary, reducing' his present compensation to $1,200 per year. It was resolved that the tax for each degree conferred in Lodges be raised to $2, instead of $1 as heretofore. The membership of the jurisdiction is published by Lodges. "There is no report on Correspondence, as already noticed. A. C.

ALLEN,

Franklin, Grand l\Iaster. New Orlean,S, Grand Secretary.

RICHARD LAMBERT,

Appendix. MARVLAND-1897. This Grand Lodge holds two sessions each year. The Semi-Annual Communication is held in May, and the annual in November. The semi-ann~al for 1897 was held in the City of Baltimore on the 11th day of May. M. W. Bro. Thos. J. Shryock, Grand Master, was present, with Brother Jacob H. Medairy as Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, ~nd a number of Past Grand Officers and Representatives of other Grand Lodges. ,The record says, "a committee of conference reported the following named Brethren entitled to seats in the Grand Lodge as representatives." I fail to find any statement as to the number present and occupying seats at the semi-annual feast. The Grand Master did not present a formal address, but offered congratulations on the prosperous condition of the Lodges in Maryland. He regretfully annonnced the death of Brother Sylvester L. Stockbridge,Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, to whose memory he paid an appropriate tribute. Brother Stockbridge had been a member of the Board of 楼anagers, and his place was filled by election of Brother John M. Carter, Past Grand Master. One Lodge had been created, und.er dispensation, by the Grand Master, which received a Charter during the semi-annual communication. Due attention ,vas paid to the finances of the Grand Lodge.. At a previous session, the Grand Treasurer, Brother Wm. H. Shryock, retired from the office which be bad filled most acceptably for ten years. The Grand Lodge ordered an appropriate testimonial prepared for him, and the same was presented at thit9 session by P. G. Master Brother Carter. The presentation and reception addresses were both in keeping with the interesting occasion. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Eleventh Annual Communication was opened on the 16th day of November, 1897, with the usual Grand Officers present. The same record was made as at the former session re:specting those" entitled to seats." No mention is made as to how m.any were present as representatives. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Shryock presented an extended and chaste Address in which is found a very interesting retrospect of the past. He made mention of the presence in that city, during the past year, of a body of distinguished men and Masons, comprising the General GrandOhapter of Royal Arch lVIasons of the United States. At this session was reci()rded the death of a Past路 Senior Grand Warden, an active and

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energetic l\lason in his day, R. W. Bro. Jno. W. Horn, w-ho died in October, 1897. The Committee on the Grand Master's Address joined with hiln in expressions of regret at the loss sustained by the death of Brother Horn, and recommended a page in the records to be set apart to his memory, which was done. The Grand Master informed the Grand Lodge that by virtue of the authority in him vested, as such officer, he convened an Emergency Lodge, and made at sight a Mason of His Excellency, Governor Lowndes, of Maryland. Ite deemed it necessary to explain " what making a ~Iason at sight meant." If he had been as explicit in showing the law authorizing such departure from constitutional provisions, as he was in other particulars, there would have been more ground for appreciating the act. The assertion -that "making Masons at sight" is a landmark of the Fraternity, ;and a prerogative of the Grand n-Iaster, may suit the views of the high H prerogatives" in the Fraternity, but does not settle the question raised as to the violation of the Constitution, and obligations of lVlasonry. One of the ,saddest duties the Grand Master ,vas called upon to perform, was to reaa a letter from Brother Edw. T. Schultz, for many years Ohairman of COll1mittee on Oorrespondence. Brother Schultz stated in his communication, that owing to a failure of eyesight, he had been unable to read, and was, therefore, prevented from preparing the annual report on Correspondence. The Grand Lodge adopted a very appropriate report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, touching the affliction of tbis unfortunate Brother. I have met, in ,p.1y goings to and fro in life, no case that appealed more strongly to my deepest sympathy, than when I met Brother Schultz in the Grand Lodge of Maryland, recently, for the first time in my life, almost totally deprived of sight. I regret not being able to meet and associate with him at greater length, than at the brief session of the Grand Lodge, where I was present. The Grand Master reported a number of special dispensations; among them are some to confer degrees out of time. The Grand Secretary presented his fiscal exhibit, showing the income since the last regular communication, $16,818. His report shows' an unpaid balance due the Grand Lodge of some $2,000. The Grand Treasurer reported the handling of nearly $32,000. The accounts were found correct and approved by the Committee on Finance. M. W,o Bro. John M. Carter, Past Grand Master, had delivered an address at the meeting of the Grand Ohapter of Royal Arch Masons, held in Baltimore at some previous time. On motion, he was asked to read the address before the Grand "Lodge, and the same was ordered路 printed. Having met this distinguished man and Mason, I was prepared to receive a rich treat

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from his paper, which I fully realized, finding it a superb production. The record says, "On motion, the Grand Lodge re~affirmed the doctrine of Perpetual Jurisdiction." The membership in that jurisdiction is presented by Lodges. .As already seen, owing to the affliction of Brother Schultz, there is no report furnished on Correspondence. The last thing, except the appointment of committees, was the election and installation of Grand Officers. M. W. Bro. Thos. J. Shryock, Baltimore, was re-elected Grand., Master for the thirteenth time; R.W. Bro. Jacob H. Medairy, Grand Secretary. Brother Schultz was continued Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. During the past season it was my privilege to meet with the Fraternity of Maryland, in Grand Lodge assembled. Spending some weeks in Baltimore, I made the acquaintance of that venerable and lovely character, Brother Jacob H. Medairy, Grand Secretary, through whose kindness I acquired easy access to many of the Brethren of that Grand Jurisdiction. I can not let the opportunity pass without recording my sense of appreciation of the hearty and whole souled treatment accorded me, in connection with the generous welcome given upon my visit to the'Semi-Annual Session of the Grand Lodge.

The pleasure of meeting so many of the representative members of that jurisdiction enhanced my enjoyment of the visit to the" Monumental Oity." For the first time I came face to face with M. W. Bro. Shryock, Grand Master, ad vitarn, ,vhose administrations I bad so often and so long examined and reviewed in my reports. I found him Master of the situation. 'Then there was the unfortunate and beloved Schultz, for years the author of Correspondence reports emanating from " My Maryland, nby which he had proved himself "the first among his equals." But now is verified the sad announcement of the wise man "those that look out of the windows shall he darkened." Brotl1er Schultz路 has met with the serious misfortune of losing his eyesight almost entirely. Although I have never met the devout and scholarly Grand Chaplain, Brother Dr. Branch, yet I knew of biro by reason of the life-long intimacy and affection existing between our wives. The greeting tendered me路 by this Right Worshipful Brother at Grand Lodge, and ilf his sweet home outside the city, was an indication that Ministerial and Masonic CEMENT will quickly unite strangers in closest bonds and warmest ties. I can not omit to mention the presence of an eloquent and able personage of the Grand Lodge, M. W. Bro. John M. Oarter, Past Grand Master. I was at once impressed with the leadership justly accorded this Brother. He holds pre.. eminence by right of high endowments and superior culture.

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In closing a personal tribute to my Brethren of Maryland, I pay honor to that most charming gentleman of the "Old School," my dear Brother Medairy, the Grand Secretary. Whether in the Lodge, at his place of business, or in his" home of love," I found bim the same alniable,路 entertaining, companionable gentleman, and warm hearted friend. His home is a Paradise. l\'Iemory has its treasures many, gathered and stored while in Baltimore. But chiefest among them aU are those connected ,vith the social hours spent with the delightful family of Brother Medairy, to all of whom a heart tribute is wafted from my distant home in the great West.

MASSACHUSETTS-1897. The Journal now under review contains the Proceedings of December 8th-being a Quarterly Communication. The session was presided over by M. W. Bro.Chas. C. Hutchinson,.路 Grand Master, Brother Sereno D. Nickerson, was Grand Secretary.. The list of Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Ma"sters, and Representatives of Lodges is a large one. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master said that in the frequent visits to the Lodges throughout the State, the first words he had received were terms of welcome. Making record at the death of permanent members, he uttered this beautiful sentiment, "Six vacant places in our ranks; six tender memories in our hearts." The Address contains a list of several special communications beld, visits made, and dispensations granted. The Grand Master made an exhibit of the fiscal affairs and general business, usually found in the report of Grand Secretaries. Of the funds of the Grand Lodge, it is learned that receipts from all sources, including the balance on hand at last report, amounted to $139,842. An appropriation of $500 was mad.e for the use of the Committee on Charity, to be disbursed under the direction of the Board of Supervisors. A proposition was submitted, in the way of an amendment to the Constitution, that a candidate whose application has been rejected, should such applicant be initiated within five years after such rejection, he shall be deemed a clandestine Mason. I presume this is intended to

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be a modification of the raw of Perpetual Jurisdiction. The Grand Officers were elected at this session. The record shows 230 Lodges on the roster, with a membership of 38,416. STATED

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The Stated Oommunication was held on the 28th of December, 1897, at which time the Grand Officers for the year were installed. P. G. Master Edwin B. Holmes officiated as the installing officer. Following the installation, and various apppintments, the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR to refreshment, and proceeded to the banquet hall, where the usual feast of St. J obn the Evangelist was celebrated. Following the feast, labor was resumed, and the Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM. At the feast, Grand Master Hutchinson presided and welcomed the guests to that honored occasion. The first toast was to the memory of the Holy St. John; this was followed by music rendered by the Temple Quartette, and by addresses on the part of divers and sundry Brethren. This feast, observed by the Brethren of Massachusetts, is always rendered delightful and interesting to all who participate therein. OHAS. C. HUTCHINSON, Boston, Grand Master. SERENO D. NICKERSON, Boston, Grand Secretary.

MICHIGAN-1898. The .T ournal of Proceedings for the session under review is unusually ponderQus, embracing 650 pages, being the largest annual that I have ever received from any Grand Lodge路in the United etates. The report on Oorrespondence alone covers over 300 pages. The cantest between Brother Robbins, of .Illinois, and Brother Conover, of Michigan, is a very close one as to the number of pages employed in their reports on Correspondence. The Fifty-Fouz:th Annual Communication was held in the city of Grand Rapids, commencing on the 25th of January, 1898. M."\tV. Bro. Lou 13. Winsor, Grand Master, present ana presiding. The active and irrepressible Grand Secretary, Brother Jefferson S. Conover, was at his post of duty. There were present seventeen Past Grand Masters, with representatives of路 381路 Lodges. Only ~hree Lodges were not

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represented. The total membership, as 13hown by the tabulated statements, footed up 39,576, being a gain over the previous year of 808. The income from all sources amounted to $14,344. The Grand Treasurer reported funds in his hands to the amount of $20,484. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Winsor was the longest and most elaborate I have ever examined, amounting to seventy-one pages. The introduction was a very pleasing one; it contained grateful remembrances of former Grand Lodge sessions in that city. He recorded the fact that the Grand Lodge of Michigan stands fifth on the list of Grand Lodges in this country as to membership. Referring to the condition of the Fraternity in that jurisdiction, he said: " The past year has been a thoroughly prosperous one." The encouraging statement is found in the Address that the Lodges are providing themselves with better homes, and that never, at any time, had so many new Halls and Temples been dedicated to Masonry as during the past year. The gratifying fact is mentioned that "Not a single serious event had occurred during the year to mar the steady growth and prosperity of our Order." He indulged in expressions of gratitude 'to God for his watchful care, guidance and protection of the Fraternity during the term, and that all of the twenty-seven living Past Grand Masters had been saved from the ravages of the all-devouring scythe of Time. Death had visited the ranks of the permanent membership of that Body and removed two Past Grand Senior Wardens, Brothers Hiram C. Hodge, and James C. Wood; both路 had been active and early workers of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master had created two Lodges under dispensation, which 'were chartered during the session. He made mention in the Address of " lost rituals." This indicates that that Grand Lodge bas a printed ritual in use. Some Worshipful ~laster seems to have lost his, and wanted a new one; as the Grand Lodge had made. no provision for supplying lost ceremonials, tbe question arises how can the Lodge proceed with its work in the absence of printed matter? I am gl,ad that Missouri has never had to depend upon the printer for the dissemination of its ritual. Having traveled extensively in the United States, and seen the exemplification of our unwritten work in Lodges from ocean to ocean, I do not hesitate to affirm that the ritualistic work of Missouri Masonry equals any to be found in our l~nguage, and yet we have no printed ritual. It is hardly necessary to add that we will never so far depart from t he customs of

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the Fathers, and they traditions of Masonry, to say nothing about violating our obligations not to "write," "indite," or "print" any of the ceremonies, as to call upon the printer to supply us the needed rituals with which to do our Masonic work. The Grand Master reported the removal of a lar~e number of Lod~es into new halls, and their dedication, besides la)dng corner-stones and other official work done during the term. He had answered 372 questions, bnt only reported some twenty-five official rulings. I have examined, with care, the several decisions reported, and regard them as intelligently settled. A question had been presented to him respecting physical disqualification. The candidate was a little short in one leg. The Grand Master replied, "If the candidate is physically eapable of receiving and communicating, Masonically and perfectly, all that is required by the ritual and the work of the several degrees, he is eligible." How will this rule suit the physical perfectionists of Pennsylvania? Is there not danger of such material being barred admission in Pennsylvania Lodges? A man who limps, and has to have slight artificial propping up of his understanding, could hardly be recognized by a Pennsylvania Lodge, yet I think that the ruling of the GrandMaster was perfectly in harmony with the spirit of Speculative Masonry. The candidate in this case, to use the language of the question, "One of whose legs is路 a trifle shorter than the other," could see the Grand Hailing Sign of Distress, or hear an appeal for charity, or meet any of the demands upon his Masonic life as well as if there was no shortage in one of his limbs; and it is my opinion that he could comply with an appeal made for contributi0ns to the benevolences of the times, even though he 路had to lean over to one side just a little to get into the pocket of the shorter limb. I must add "Well done,"for the decision of Grand Master Winsor. The question was propounded to the Grand Master with respect to the s'aJe of intoxicating liquor by Masons, by one who desired to know the law governing intemperance. He was answered that a Mason who continues to lead an intemperate life violated his obligation as a Mason, and that .the liquor-seller w'ho does great injury to his Lodge, and brings disgrace upon the Fraternity, should be charged and tried for unmasonic conduct. This seems to leave the whole matter to the judgment and discretion of the Lodge, the Grand Lodge having no definite statute governing the question. Among the numerous special dispensations granted, there is a"large major~ty in favor of suspending the operation of a written law, and allowing the Lodges to confer degrees out of time. I notice that the fee of $5 is charged in every case

,'6 as an extra tax on those who get their degrees in advance of a regular time for conferring them. Our Brethren of Michigan have acquired, and have possession of a splendid property, erected some years ago, for a Masonic Home. This intere~ting enterprise of the Craft engages the earnest thought, and calls forth a vigorous appeal from Grand Master Winsor. Undertbe head of Appeals for Aid, the Grand Master furnished a most meritorious case. A Brother who had held the office of Master of his Lodge for ten years, was subjected to the amputation of both legs, thereby depriving him of the ability to support himself. His Lodge being of limited means, exhausted its resources in his behalf. An appeal was made to raise money enough to purchase artifi.ciallimbs, by the use of which he could get around and earn a living. A call was made for $200, and the Lodges in the jurisdiction, in response to this appeal, generously sent in nearly $500. The Grand Master pertinently observed, "This certainly demonstrates that the spirit of Masonic charity is not dead in Michigan." In treating of foreign relations, the Grand Lodge of Peru received attention. As is now known to the Fraternity generally, this Grand Lodge has discarded the Bible from the Masonic Altars of that jurisdiction, and substituted the Constitntion of Masonry. It is further added that this Grand Master, Dr. Ohristian Dam, had authorized the constitution of Lodges composed of females. Grand Master Winsor thought it sufficient to mention these departures, and referred them to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary suggested that the name of that Grand Master should be reversed. It is my opinion that the reversal of his name would not be sufficiently expressive of the execration due him for his sacrilegious act. I would write the sentence, " Dam such a Christian Mason." Under the head of "Domestic Troubles," the Grand Master furnished a long list of cases claiming official consideration where the IJodges in his jurisdiction had been out of line, more or less. In reporting Grand Representatives commissioIlS to a large number of sister Grand Lodges, J\tlissouri received credit with the appointment of Brother James B. Austin, of St.Louis. Brother Austin is one of the faithful among the fai thless-found always at his post of duty in our Grand Lodge sessions, and reports himself as the representative of the Grand Lod~e of Michigan. The Grand Master said that among the most pleasing experiences of his term 'were those enjoyed visiting the members of the Craft in their own homes; this he had done to a large路 extent, and

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bad had in all, thirty-nine SchoolS'! of Instruction, besides what he called" social visits" to individual Lodges. On one occasion, in the midst of the ceremonies of the Lodge visited, while the same was at refreshnlent, "about sixty beautifully dressed, charming ladies ranged themselves in a semi-circle facing the East," and presented the Grand Master "with a beautiful silver vase of roses, the vase being' neatly engraved with an inscription of the occasion." The Grand Master said he \vas "deliciously embarrassed." A very appropriate rebuke to electioneering for office in the Grand Lodge was administered by the Grand Master. I am surprised at the warning necessary on this subject. The Grand Master said, "When headquarters are opened at the botels by the various candidates, where cigars and refreshments are dispensed, we will certainly bring our Grand Lodge elections down to a political level." I wish to say for the Grand Lodge of Missouri, that if a candida..te, or his friends, should keep open house in this manner, he would be called down, and such rebuke administered as would serve as a reminder for years to come that lVIasonry moves upon a higher plane than is thus indicated. "Oigars and refreshments" seem to indicate that there is something partaking of the nature of fluidity rather than solidity by term "refreshments." I conclude路 a very superficial examination of the masterful Address of Brother Winsor by. stating that he was certainly a very busy man during his term of office. He reported having spent one-hundred and fifty-nine days from home in prosecuting Grand Lodge labors; traveled over tenthousand miles, and wrote one-thousand three hundred and eighteen letters. He said hehad not traveled as many miles or written as many letters as some other Grand Masters, but that he had dedicated a larger number of Masonic Halls than any preceding Grand Master. I have only to say that he has set a pace to successive Grand Masters not easy to keep, and perhaps not to be equaled. A hurried review of the Proceedings following the Grand Master's Address, leads attention to the report of the Grand Secretary. This is a volume of facts in itself. All Lod~es' had made returns, and "paid dues with one exception. Speaking of the condition of theOraft, Brother Conover said that 217 Lodges had made gains in membership the past year, while 120 showed a loss,. and 40 Lodges reported the same as the previous y:~ar. He had sent out to the Craft a series of questions, asking for reasons why members of Lodges had taken dimits. In reporting the answers in given cases, it appears that nearly one-half who had dimitted were dissatisfied with their connection with Masonry and wanted to get out. Some were tired qf the work. Others bad religious scruples. Some did not "want to serve two Gods." While others left on account路 of religious belief. It is to be hoped that such

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dissatisfied members were honest in their statements and conscientious in the reasons given. I cannot give great credit to the declaration of a Mason that be goes out of the Institution because it is lacking in moral tone. It is learned from the report that Lodges in that jurisdiction have on their rolls 8,000 members who are in arrear~ for two years' dues and upwards. It is estimated that these Brethren 'owe to the Lodges the total amount of at least $32,000. The question forces itself upon my attention, "Who is to blame? " In twenty years' experience with Lodges as Grand Secretary, and a long experience in other official connection with Masonry, I do not hesitate to say that if the Master and Secretary of Lodges will do their duty, no such amount of outstanding dues will be chargeable against the members of Lodges'. The Grand Lodge, in a report rendered by Brother Oonoyer, declared that the Grand Lodge of Peru, by its action in abolishing the use of the Bible upon its ,Masonic Altars, had placed itself upon the level of atheistic organizations in some portion of the Old W orid. I t was therefore

"RESOLVED: That all recognition heretofore accorded to the Grand Lodge of Peru, is withdrawn, and said Lodge is declared to be an atheistic and unmasonic Body." This places that recusant Grand Body in the same category with France, which took a similar course years ago, and was generally disfranchised by the Masonic Bodies of the world, particularly the English-speaking Grand Lodges. It is remarkable that these defections, on the part of -Masonic Bodies, concerning the great fundamental questions in Masonry should obtain only among the Latin races of the world. A general report and, amplified fiscal exhibit was rendered by the Masonic Home Board, concerning that institution. Judging from a picture of the. Masonic Home, of Michigan, it must be a superb structure. The report informs us that there are twenty-seven inmates in the institution, enjoying general ~ood health. Some twenty acres of land had been cultivated durin~ the season, producing an abundance of farm and garden products for the use of the Home. The report of the Grand Lecturer, Brother Arthur M. Clark, is an interesting document, and contains much valuable information. He stated "that a most healthful spirit prevailed in the Lodges everywhere." The Oommittee on Jurisprudence, of which that eminent Masonic Brother, Hugh McCurdy, was" Chairman, rendered a series of reports. 'freating of the superb labors of their Grand Master, Brother Winsor, the Committee said he was entitled to the plaudit, "Well

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done, good and faithful servant." The decisions reported by him were said to be in line with the law, and the same were approved. Quite a surprise met the retiring grandMaster when, in connection with the vote of thanks for his zeal and ability, an order ,vas made to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel for presentation to Brother vVinsor. It seems that the jewel had been prepared in advance, and was ready to be presented npon the adoption of the resolution. This was done by P. G. Master Carton, in avery terse and pertinent address. The record says that Brother Winsor's usually ready tongue refused to perform its duty with accustomed freedom, and as the presentation was quite a surprise, it took him some time to pull himself together so as to accept the gift in a satisfactory manner. From the report of the Finance Committee, I learn that the salary of Brother Conover, Grand Secretary, is $1,500, while that of the Grand Lecturer is $700, and that of the Grand Master $500. How on earth Brother Conover can perform the labor incident to his office on the meagre salary mentioned, I cannot understand. I would not write his report on correspondence, covering over three hundred pages, for less than the amount given him as Grand Secretary. There was an unusually large number of reports from the Committee on Appeals, covering a great variety of cases. Some amendments proposed were sent over to the next term of the Grand Lodge, among them was one fixing the charge for the three degorees at not less than $30. Another desirable change proposed was "That one ballot elect to all degrees." A special committee reported on the路 Grand Master's 8uggoestion against electioneering for Masonic offices in the Grand Lodge, and presented resolutions strongly condemnatory of such custom. The pay roll for the term amounted to $5,647. J: have thus hurriedly passed over the Proceedings of the session under review, conscious of having made a very imperfect examination of the work, and now proceed to examine the report of Brother Conover, on CORRESPONDENCE.

As already stated, "the review made by Brother Conover is a large one; it covers 304. pages, and contains notices of fifty-eight Grand Lodges. A fair portion of the review is written. He uses the scissors freely, and appropriated extensively from the Proceedings examined. Brother Conover is a good reviewer, and a judicious commentator. There is nothing in his extended work to challenge criticism, but much to commend. Our transactions for 1897 rec~ived courteous consideration

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and fraternal treatment. He gave us the benefit of some six pages in noticing our doings. Speaking of Grand Master Jamison's Address, he styled it an " exceedingly business-like document," and condensed in proper space, all matters deserving of consideration. .He calls the writer of this report" the lightning Grand Secretary, as far as getting out the ProceedinKs of the Grand Lodge is concerned." I beg to suggest that he put a "D" in p~ace of an "R" as everybody familiarly styles me "John D." Brother Conover was very courteous in his recognition of my work on Correspondence, and said in his conclusion, like myself, he will never be able to realize his ideal in writing reports on Correspondence. It would be unkind to reply that he certainly has approximated a very massive ideal in the preparation of his report, judging from the size of the work now under consideration. It remains an unanswered question how he has been able to perform such herculean tasks as belong to his position as Grand Secretary of a large Grand Lodge; Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter and Grand Council, which Bodies necessarily claim much and careful attention. He has to write . his reports on Correspondence in addition. His burdens must be heavy. Taking leave of Brother Conover,! renew my expressions of appreciation of his worth and ability as a Grand Secretary and a writer of Correspondence. Hoping that we may meet again, I join in his parting expression, "Au revoir, but not good-bye." JAMES BRADLEY, Port Huron, Grand Master. JEFFERSON S. OONOVER, Coldwater, Grand Secretary.

MINNESOTA-1898. The Forty-Fifth Annual Communication cQ.nvened in the city of 路St. Paul, on the 12th of January, 1898, and was presided over by 1\1:. W. Bro. James F. Lawless, Grand Master. The record sho'w's the presence of representatives of 195 out of 205 Obartered Lodges. Tberewere present ten Past Grand Masters,and other Past Grand Officers, with Representatives of thirty-five Grand Lodges. The entire membership in the jurisdiction ,vas reported at . 15,691, showing a gain of

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210 over the previous year. The income for the term was over $8,000, as shown by the report of the Grand Secretary. The Grand Treasurer reported funds on hand amounting to within a fraction of $20,000. That Grand Lodge has a Widows' and Orphans' Fu;nd of $18,759. ADDRESS.

The Address presented by the Grand Master was a good, plain, practical business paper. The Grand Lodge was appropriately weI.. comed by路him, after which he announced that the ranks of the perma.. nent membership had been reduced by the loss of three members. Death had claimed some of the bright lights of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master said: "R. W. Brothers Setzer, Loomis, and Rogers, we shall see no more on earth. They have finished their labors here, and gone to their reward." He did not mention the rank that was attained in life by these deceased Brethren. The Lodges chartered at the previous session were reported as having been duly constituted. He granted dispensations for the formation of two new Lodges which were chartered during the session. A record of numerous dispensations granted was found in the Address. I am pleased to note that he did not permit Lodges to confer degrees out of time. Only one decision was reported. A Brother had been expelled by one of the Lodges,and was subsequently restored to good Masonic standing by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master held he sustained the relation to Masonry of a non-affiliate, and as such he might apply to any Lodge for membership that would receive his petition. This decision was called for on the ground that the party had moved within the jurisdiction of another Grand Lodge. .The Grand Master stated what seems to be the correct principle in Mas<Yfiic jurisprudence, that the party had "the right to select his own Masonic home." He reported the commissioning of Grand Rep;resentatives near other Grand Lodges, and that he had received a commission as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri n,ear the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Detailed statements were furnished respecting several Lodge case,s wbich had claimed his attent.ion, and duly passed upon. But few visits had been made during his term, owing to pressing business engagements. In the course of the year he had enjoyed the privilege of visiting the Gl'and Lodges of North Dakota and Manitoba, where hewa.s cordially received. He recommended the appropriation of $400 fortne us{e of the Board of Custodians. This recommendation was, duly approved, and that .amOtlnt set apart, for the purp0tses G. L. Ap.-6.

indicated. There is found in the Journal tributes to the "Honored Dead" of the jurisdiction. TakIng the Address of Grand Master Lawless as a whole, it may be pronounced eminently creditable to his ability as a presiding officer. The Grand Lodge evidently so regarded it when the proper committee said: "We commend the work of the Grand Master, especially the sound business methods which he has employed in administering the affairs of the Craft." During the session, the Grand Lodge was honored by the presence of a distinguished visitor, no less a personage than M. W. Bro. l~athan C; Griffin, Grand Master of Wisconsin, who. delivered "an able and comprehensive address on Masonry in general." The Grand Secretary, Brother Thomas Montgomery, submitted a brief report touching upon general matters connected with his office, and furnished an exhibit on financial affairs. He announced that the index to the Grand Lodge Register was completed, and contains over 32,000 names. Brother l\lontgomery pronounced his work the most complete and" practical of any he had ever examined. I may be allowed to say that he has never seen the Grand Lodge Register of Missouri. The Grand Lodge made a deliverance concerning "Masonic Insurdeclaring that it is unmasonic for a Mason in that jurisdiction to become a member of any insurance company having or using Masonic insignia, or the term "Masonic~" It is further declared "un masonic" fora Mason hereafter to solicit any person in that jurisdiction to become a member of or beneficiary in any such an organization. This law does not go into effect until March, 1899. an~e,"

From a report rendered by one of the committees, it is found that all of ~he Lodges had made returns, most o'f them in good time. Said committee returned thanks to their efficient Grand Secretary, Brother Montgomery, for generous assistance. In the list of appropriations I find that the Grand Secretary received an annual salary of $1,250, the Committee on Correspondence $100, and $2,500 was disbursed on payroll aCCOtlnt~ I am .pleased to note that the. Grand Lodge made a very vigorous deliverance against the u~e of the Ritual in print. It was declared that the use in any Masonic Hall, or Lodge room, by any Brother, of a book purporting to give the secret or unwIitten work of the three degrees, if perDJ.itted by the Worshipful Master, shall be sufficient cause for the arrest of the Charter of such Lodge. The Grand Lodge closed its labor the second day of the session.

83 CORRESPONDENCE. Brother Irving Todd, Committee on Correspondence, submitted a report which is in keeping with his former entertaining productions. The Journals of fifty-eight Grand Lodges had passed under review. From the Proceedin~s examined Brother Todd obtained good material for his brief and attractive report of ninety-six pages. He accorded to our Missouri Proceedings the usual Fraternal courtesy of nearly four pages. The selections, in general, with his summarizing, are good to edifying, while his comments are brief and terse. He opened bis review without any flourish, and closed it without any conclusion. The Journal' of Proceedings also contains the transactions of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Masonic Veteran Association of Minnesota. There is some very interestin~ readlng in this part of the Minnesota annual. I am not sure but it is the most interesting of anything found in the book. I am pleased to record tHe fact that Brother Todd is continued in charge of the department of Correspondence for that jurisdiction. ALONZO T. STEBBINS, Rochester, Grand Master. THOMAS MONTGOMERY, St. Paul, Grand Secretary.

MISSISSIPPI-189B. The Eightieth Annual Communication was held in the City Hall, at Water Valley, commencing February 10th. M. W. Bro. John S. Cobb was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. J. L. Power, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The presence of ten Past Grand Officers was recorded, with representatives of two hundred and thirty:--eightoutof two hundred anq. seventy Lodges. The membership in the jurisdiction was reported at 9,010. A very small gain for the year was reported. ADDRESS.

An address of eleven pages contained the official matter furnished by the Grand Master. He paid Fraternal tributes to the honored dead of the home and foreign jurisdictions. .The Address abounds with business items, such as dispensations, both general and special, and a few decisions wbich have no general application. The Grand Master had granted dispensations for the formation of six new Lodges. He sqDounced that the relations of that Grand Lodge with American and ioreign Grand Bodies continue pleasant and Fraternal. In common

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with the general run of Grand l\fasters of the day, attention was called to the defection of the Grand Lodge of Peru, which has" substituted the Book of Constitution for the Holy Bible upon the Altars of ~asonry." The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution witbdra wing its recognition of the Grand Orient of Pel'u, and declared that it no longer exists as a Masonic Body. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi sends out blanks to the several subordinate Lodges,containing a long series of questions to be answered. From these questions the Committee on the State of the Craft makes up a general report intended to show the condition of Masonry in that jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary, Brother Power, furnished a full and complete report, containing matters for local consideration, together with an exhibit of the .tinancial affairs of the Grand Lodge . From that report I learn that the income for the year amounted to $10,316. A Masonic Home is on the way in that jurisdiction, and the Grand Lodge levies a per capita tax of fifty cents in its interest. Grand Master Cobb stated that he was authorized by the Principal of Hamilton College to offer a scholarship for two years to stIch young lady-the daughter of the dependent widow of a Mason-on such terms as the Grand Lodge might adopt in accepting the offer.Numerous reports on divers and sundry subjects claimed the attention of the Grand Lodge and, after due consideration, were approved.

A proposition was submitted looking to the payment of mileage and per diem to Past Grand l\Iasters. The proposition received favorable consideration hy a comrr.littee. The Record says that "the report of the committee was rejected." The Law Committee, as it is styled, is in charge of that splendid Masonic jurist, Frederic Speed. This committee receives during the year all questions and subjects for consideration, touching jurisprudence, and prepares a report in ad vance of the session, which report is duly considered and passed upon. The Record says that said "report was discussed, the rules suspended, and on motion the same was adopted without amendment." I have thus glanced through the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge and come to the conclusion of its business, where I find ~ vote of thanks was tendered the retiring Grand Master, Brother Cobb, for" the faithful and efficient discharge of the duties of his high office." On motion, a number of venerable and faithful Brethren were "created honorary life-members of the Grand Lodge." The membership of that jurisdiction isfurnished by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Annual Report, appearing in the Journal, which covers one hundred and eight pages, was prepared by that careful,. painstaking

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and conscientious writer; Rev. A. H. Barkley, Past Grand Master. The review is plentifully seasoned with extracts from the Proceedings examined. Missouri, for 1897, was accorded something less than three pages. He gave due attention to the. address of Grand Master Jamison, the work of our Grand Lecturer, Brother McDowell, and the M~sonic Home of Missouri. One page of his report was devoted to my work on correspondence. Brother Barkley is kind, courteous and complimentary; he and I, being Brother preachers, know how it is to dispense courtesies and deal in pleasing compliments; neither of us indul~e in " taffy," but are at such a good understanding that we rarely ever differ on great questions invol ving the welfare of the Masonic. Fraternity. I observe, that like myself, he does not have a very high estimate of the Mississippi custom of sending out blanks, containing questions to be answered by the Subordinate L~dges. I quite agree with his very amiable, and I think pertinent, criticism of their method. I find as an addendum that his criticism of the custom of that jurisdiction concerning questions and ans,,"ers by the Subordinate Lodges, met with a mild rebuke, be being informed that such "method was entirely satisfactory totbe Grand Lodge." Even though he was thus brought to account for his criticism, I commend his judgment and approbate his deliverance on that...s ubject. His criticism may have been an invasion of the jurisdiction of another committee, but loses none of its force by that fact. Adopting his language, in conclusion, I "Give the hand and heart of love for the Brotherhood to the Craft," including Brother Barkley. JOHN JOHN REV.

M. STONE, Jackson, Grand Master. L. POWER, Jackson, Grand Secretary. A. H. BARKLEY, Crawford, Com. on Cor.

MONTANA . THIRTY-THIRD ANNUALCOMMUNIOATION.

The Gra.nd Lodge convened at the Masonic Temple, in the Oity of B.elena, on the 15th day of September, 1897. The Session was p.resided over by M. W. Bro. George B'. Gould, Grand Master. M. W. ;B(['!o Cornelius Hedges was .present as Grand Secretary, and a fulleomple ment of Grand Officers.

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There are forty-nine Lodges ~n that jurisdiction, with a membership of 2,706. A reported ~ain of eighty is shown by the record. Income from Lodge dues is a little over $4,000. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master submitted a very practical business Address, covering some seven pages. Following his congratulations,. the announcement was made of "plenteous harvests, prospering mines, requited industries and prosperity." The Address contained a statement that the Oommunication then opened marked a third of a century since the opening of the Grand Lodge. He said: " Its thirty-three years of history are thirty-three jewels of rare worth and exquisite Fl'aternal beauty." The retrospect of Brother Gould was charming and instructive. If e reported the death of one of their Past Grand Masters, Brother John Stedman, who served the Fraternity in that State in 1878. He was represented as a man of sterling integrity. A special Grand Lodge Session was convened, and presided over by the Deputy Grand lVlaster, when funeral services \vere duly conducted. Grand Master Gould was fortunate in being exempted from reporting numerous decisions. He had occasion to thank their efficient laws and wise rulings of eminent Grand Masters in the past for such exemption. The one decision reported was perfectly rational, viewed from a correct Masonic standpoint. An E. A. had lost his thumb after initiation. The Master of the Lodge in the case was instructed to proceed as if no accident had happened to the Brother. What will Pennsylvania say to such a departure from the ancient landmarks? Some recommendations are made in the body of the Address, from which路 I learn that the Grand Lodge of Montana requires but one ballot for the three degrees. He recommended a change of the termination of the fiscal year. The recommendation was also brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge by Brother Hedges, the Grand Secretary. This recommendation was acted upon and approved, requiring the Subordinate Lodges to make returns to the Grand Secretary at least thirty days prior to each annual communication. That titne may be sufficient for a small Grand Lodge like Montana, but with a. jurisdiction as large as l\li5souri, with its five hundred and sixty Lodges, thirty days would not be路 sufficient to receive returns and classify them for the Grand Lodge, consequently we have two months and more in this jurisdiction in which to receive the returns, have them examined and corrected in advance of the session.

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Grand Master Gould had a heading in his Address that was weBchosen and timely. He called it "MiRplacedHumor." He said : "It is unfortunate for the Craft that there are a few Brethren who think they must be funny." The "funny man" in Masonry is a useless article, and ought to become a lost art. I have seen路' that class of Masons literally playing. the fool, in connection with the rendering of solemn Masonic ceremonies in Lodges. Such persons ought to be excommunicated, unless they abandon tbeirfolly. I have never yet seen the place, in conferring Masonic Degrees, where the "l)hunny fellow" ought to be recognized or humol" allowed. I may not record here the conduct of such persons in various stages of Masonic work. VISITS.

The Grand Master said his visitations had resembled those of the angels-"few and far between." He expressed regret at his inability during the year to visit more extensively. He gave us a very interesting account of the visit made to the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, that being the jurisdiction where he had, in other years, received Masonic light. The association enjoyed on the evening following his visit to Oapitol Lodge, No.3., was very refreshing. Grand Master Gould closed his interesting Address in very appropriate and chaste terms. The committee on said Address offered congratalation8 to the Grand Master for his able paper. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported on the acts of the Grand Master, as well路 as the Deputy Grand Master, and recommended approval of their official doings. .The Deputy Grand Master had charge of the Craft duting the absenc~ of the Grand Master from the jurisdiction for a time. He granted some dispep,s.ations and rendered a few decisions, which met with approval, as already noted. The Grand Secreta.ry, Brother Hedges,路 furnished a general r~port, indicating matter supposed to be made historical in the jurisdiction, followed by his financial exhibit. The Grand Lodge of Montana bas a Charity Fund amounting to $5,249. A proposition having been submitted, looking to exemption from payment of Lodge dues on the part of members who had paid annual dues in that jurisdiction for twentyfive years, was submitted and referred to a committee.路 Said committee recommended the adoption of the resolution, but the report of the committee was laid on the table. Another proposed change was to the effect that the fee for the three degrees be reduced from $50.00 to $35.00. The Grand Lodge also laid this on the table.

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Grand Secretary Hedges moved the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, as an independent Masonic Jurisdiction, and his motion was adopted. As Chairman of the Oommittee on Correspondence, he stated that he could not recommend the Grand Orients of Greece and Italy for reco~nition. Brethren of the Grand Lodge, no doubt influenced by proper. motives, moved the recognition of the (frand Orients of Greece and Italy ,and the motion, in both cases, was adopted. I have no disposition to criticise such action, but as'a member of my own Grand Lodge and Chairman of its Committee on Correspondence, I 'am not prepared to recommend the recognition of any "Grand Orient." The pay-roll of the Grand Lodge of Montana amounted to nearly $2,000.

The "SIGNET RING" that has become historic in the history of the Grand Lodge of Montana, was transferred to the new Grand }\iaster by the retiring official, with a most appropriate and charming address. This ring, it is said, has been worn by Grand Masters, successively, for ten years. Two of those who once wore this ring have ceased to labor, and passed into the great future.

A resolution was adopted, as a testimonial to the Grand Secretary, expressing appreciation of bis long and valuable services, and according bim Fraternal congratulations on the silver anniversary of bis election as Grand Secretary. I wish to send greetings, through this channel, to my esteemed friend and much loved Brother Hedges, and think it most appropriate that in a "silver" State, his "'silver" jubilee, or anniversary, should路 have been appropriately recognized. I am pleased to record the fact that the Grand Master was requested to procure a suitable testimonial and present the same to him, with assurances of regard on the part of the Grand Lodge. Perhaps Montana gold will be the metal chosen, instead of silver. Should this be the case,''"'bile gold is all right, it will be a misfit, as the testimonial is for a "silver" occasion and in a "silver" State. On motion of the Grand Secretary, the sympathy of the Grand Lodge was unanimously voted to be conveyed to P. G. Master Bro. J. R. Boyce, Sr., on his sickne'ss. I have learned, since this resolution was adopted, of the death of Brother Boyce, whom I knew for more than thirty years, and esteemed him as a Mason and a Chri&tian. He was one of the excellent men of the e.arth. The usual banquet, heretofore part of the history of the Montana Grand Lodge, was dispensed with, but a "modest lunch" fell little short of the feasts in other days. Brotber Hedges said those who were present had no right to complain. Those not there could only complain of their own absence.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The Annual Review was made by M. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The Report onCorrespondence, with the Proceedings of the <-irand Lodge of Montana t always indicate the presence of a Master workman. Brother Hedges is one of the careful and conscientious reviewers, and an able official in all departments. There is ever present, in his writing, the same spirit of amiability cbaracteTistic of the man inpiivate life. Thus is seen the incarnation of personality. Not every writer can thus represent his true self in his productions. At the same time there is a display, on the part of Brother Hedges,of a firmness reminding one of his mountain-girt home. He found in his introduction "abundant reason to thank God and take courage," as we compare our condition in this fair land with the populations of many other countries. When this exordium was written, we were not in the throes and conflicts of war. The work of Brother Hedges is a well-prepared and condensed summary of the doings of the various Grand Lodges, Whose Journals he examined. He writes his report throughout, presenting that thoughtful care which continuj ty of reflection must always afford a writer; there are no breaks and chasms to be bridged over.. Brother Hedges evinces a conservative spirit in his work and does not carry a chip on his shoulder, but is always ready to defend the faith and give a reason for the hope that is within him. He answered Brother Drummond, of Maine, very tersely, on the question of rejection of petitioners for the Mysteries. His position is well taken that the rejection of an applicant by a single ballot is not to be accepted as the action of the Lodge, but only one member. He draws, properly, a distinction between such case and when an accused member is suspended or expelled, the latter being by a majority vote, said m.ajority being larger or smaller, as the case may be, while in the rejection of a petitioner by one ballot, it is omly the e:x:pres.sionof the individual casting such ballot,and cannot he claimed as the expressiq,n of the whole Lodge. While. the Lodge. makes the action of the one 'Whoca~t the black ball its own action ,and quietly abides the result, stiH there is a wide divergency between the cases named. Brothe,r B~d.ges aoes .not hold with the Maine committee "that a Lodge is under no greater obHgation to relieve a member in distress tbanany E>therMason in good standing." Touching upon the sa!De prorpoisii'ion elsewhere, he said: "The obligation to relieve distress is no' donbt p.,riitlQarHy upon, the'individual, but,. the spirit of the la~rests alsoupo:n ta,e Lodg.e and the Grand Lodge, and no spirit of farr interp:reta.ti:on wiHe:x:oaerate them." â&#x20AC;˘

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Our Missouri Proceedings for 1896 were accorded a full and most courteous review, covering some five pages. He said he was not impressed with the wisdom of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in limiting the distribution of Proceedings to two co.pies to each Lodge. The reason assigned for this proposed change by the Grand Master of that term was, that in his official visits he found a great路 many Lodges that had never opened, and consequently had not read, the Proceedings forwarded to them. In my own judgment,the Grand Lodge did not properly estimate the dereliction mentioned, but only took the exceptional cases, and made no allowance for the hundreds of Lodges that gladly used our Annual Proceedings furnished them. Speaking of the administration of Grand Master Hough, he said: "It was carried through on business principles, and his Address corresponded." He thought it remarkable that the Grand Master was not called upon to render any official rulings. Brother Hedges is slightly at fault as to the recomlnendation of the Grand Master requiring not less than twenty petitioners to form a hew Lodge. This recoDlmendation was not adopted, but is still pending. Brother Hedges said: "Missouri took a retrograde step, in our estimation, in reducing the miniInumfee for degrees to $20.00./' I opposed the change that was carried, but an appeal of the maker of the resolution was effectual in that it reached a large class of our representatives who believe that if Masonry is cheapened that more accessions will follow. The appeal was captivating, and prevailed. The fruits of such change have not yet become visible. I haye observed th,at the stronger Lodges of Missouri did not reduce the cost of the degrees, but maintained their old standard., and these have been the prosperous Lodges of the jurisdiction. Speaking of our Masonic Home, Brother Hedges reported it as doing good work, enlarging its accommodations and making good use of all the means at hand. He has long held that a jurisdiction like Montana could not afford to maintain an expensive institution like our Masonic 'Home, but that the work of charity should fall upon the Lodges. I wish to record my hearty concurrence with his view that contributions to the m&.intenance of a Home should not relieve members of Lod~es from local claims upon them for charity, or from the performance of those acts and words which sweeten life, lighten labor and give strength in the battle of life. It has long. been my observation that too many of our Brethren re,ach the conclusion that when they have paid their Lodge dlles, they have met the obligations upon them, and cease efforts to brighten 'and gladden the lives of the

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Masonry should never be lueasu'red by a

Speaking of a proposition pending in our Grand Lodge, to the effect that it should require two black balls to reject an applicant for affiliation, he gave the subject his unqnalified approval. Again, he and I are in strict harmony upon a most ilnportant question. It might not be best to abolish the requirement of secret ballot upon the petition of an applicant for membership in a Lodge, but there ought to be a greater flexibility in onr law than now obtains. It bas been a cherished view with me for more than thirty years, that a Mason who is unworthy of membership in a Lodge, is unfit to remain a member of the Masonic family, and I have acted upon the principle that reason sufficient to blackball an applicant for affiliation should constitute grounds for charges. By this action, or princ~ple, the Fraternity would entirely get rid of any unworthy member, or vindicate the character of one who had been denied his just right in the Lodge. Speaking of my position in regard to the recognition of Mexican Masonry, be assumes that I am more conservative than himself. His conclusion will be . my conclusion, whenever I am convinced of the legitimacy of Mexican Masonry. He says: "Those who are molding and leading the institution in Mexico are seeking to render themselves worthy and acceptable associates for the Masons of the United States." He therefore favors due encouragement to such. There is one aspect to the subject that appeals very po,,"erfully to nly s~ntiment, as 'well as to my judgment; that is, the Masons in Mexico are struggling to throw off the bondage of a bigote垄l priesthood and establish orderly liberty. It is not necessary for me to record the fact that when the contest is on between the abomination, corruption and infamy of ecclesiastical bigotry and domineering priestbood on the one hand, an,d Free~ masonry on the other, I am aligned,once and forever, on the side oJ an institution that believes in an open Bible, free speech and. con~ science, without a dictator from any church. To me, the only ground of objection to the Gran Dieta of .Me:x:icois that it assumes to be the governing po wer, in a national sense, of the Grand Lodges of. that Republic. I am so utterly opposed to a national Grand Lodge that it will路 be hard for me to reconcile myself to any recognition of that national institution known as the Gran Dieta. I. must apologize to Brother Hedges for the misprint in my review, assuming that the Grand Lodge of Montana ba,s such a large Oharity Fund. I had not observed that this error existed until myattelltion was' called to it. I wish they bad $3.7,000, instead of $3,700. In case they were thus favored, there might be greater reason for tramps to

visit that airy land and :filch the hard-earned resources of our Montana Brethren.. I close this companionable hour with Brother Hedges by bidding him good-bye, "in the hope of a good time coming to all of onr Brothers -here and hereafter." EDWARD

C. DAY, Helena, Grand Master. Helena, Grand Secretary and Com. an Cor.

CORNELIUS HEDGES,

N EBRASKA-1897. FORTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Nebraska convened in the city of Lincoln, on the 16th of June, 1897, and closed its labors the following day. On the 17th of December, I received the Proce~diDgs. The delay in the delivery is accounted for by the Grand Secretary, who said, after advance copies of the Proceedings bad been mailed in July, a fire occurred in the office of his printer, in Omaha, which prevented the publication of the usual review by the Committee on Correspondence. I sympathize with the Grand Secretary, Brother Bowen, in this very serious misfortune. The fortieth session was presided over by M. W. Bro. Charles J. Phelps, Grand Master, whose picture graces the Proceedings. R. W. Bro. Wm. R. Bowen was Grand Secretary. The record shows the presence of representatives of 222 of the 228 chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction. The Journal is without index or recapitulation. There路 is a reported membership of 11,693, which, compared with last years' report indicates a loss of 73. The report of the Grand Treasurer shows some $24,000 handled by him, from which deducting disbursements, left in band about $9,000. That Grand Lodge has on hand an Educational Orphan's Fund, amounting to nearly $30,000. ADDRESS.

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of them being for doing work and performing business olatters out of time. The Grand Master opened his Address by reference to divers and sundry disturbances among foreign people, such as the persecutions of the Armenians by the Turks, and the war of the latter against the Greeks, together with mention of Spain's war against liberty-Io~ing Cubans. Forty-one official decisions were reported, which were duly considered by the Oommittee on Jurisprudence. A large portion of these were approved, some corrected, and others disapproved. No. 41 was not approved. The Grand 1\tlaster had ruled that the signing of a . saloon keepers' bond is not made a Masonic offence by the laws of Nebraska. The committee in revising this decision said: "While the signing of a saloon keepers' bond bas not been specifically declared a Masonic offense, it is clearly contrary to the spirit of Nebraska Freemasonry; the signing of a saloon keepers' bond is unmasonic, and subjects such signer to discipline." Another :findin~ of the committee is to the effect that" it is a Masonic offense for a Brother to knowingly rent a building for saloon purposes, or in which there is to be conducted the saloon business." The Grand Master had decided that it was not a Masonic offense to rent property for saloon purposes. I am proud of Nebraska Masonry, as by the foregoing declaration it places a Mason who encourages the saloon business on the same level with the saloon-keeper. To aid such people in their nefarious business is as criminal as to engage in the business personally. The Grand Master said: " Freemasonry within our borders is ina prosperous condition." Grand Master Phelps alluded, in appropriate terms, to the loss sustained by sister jurisdictions in the deaths of distinguished Brethren, together with the loss of the home jurisdiction, in the death of Brother George Armstrong, who bad been Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge, and was Grand Master from 1860 to 1863. They had also been deprived of the association of a Past Granq Senior Deacon, Brother Charles W. Hamilton, who was present at the organization of the Grand Lodge, in 1887, and was subsequently elected Grand Junior Warden. Grand Master Phelps reported,with considerable particularity, the conferring upon his own son, the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry "at sight." This action of the Grand Master must have caused some snrpris.e to the Brethren of the Grand Lodge, as the Committee on Jurisprudence, in treating that subject, while not discussing the prerogative of the Gramd Master to make Masons at sight, said: "We are of the opi:.nion that, by reason of our situation and Masonic traditions,sueh Elrerog-ative does not inhere in the office of Grand Master in Nebr.aska.

94 We, therefore, disapprove of the action of the Grand Master in making his son a Mason at sight, as reported in his ...~ddre8s." The same committee very wisely added that the "Grand Master is the creature \)f the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and his prerogatives路 are defined and limited by said Constitution." This seemed to have ended the matter so far a.s I can find from the Journal of Proceedings. The question presents itself to this writer, in view 'of the above report and its adoption by the Grand Lodge, as to the legal Masonic status of "the son of his father." The Grand Lodge positively denied the right of the Grand Master to exercise any such prerogatives, and disapproved of his action in exercising that mythical something called' 'prerogative." For路 myself, I would not feel happy under such a rebuke. I very seriously doubt the legal Masonic existence of the young man. The "son of his father" was not made a Mason in. a legally constituted Lodge of Masons. The Grand Master said he called to his assistance divers and sundry Brethren in the Hall of one of the Lodges, at a place called Schuyler, Nebraska. There is no evidence of a petition baving been presented, or any of the forms complied with, incident to the reception of candidates. He simply then and there went through the form of'" making a Mason" without any of the requirements preparatory to such making. I do not believe the party was legally made, and has no rights, privileges, or standing ill the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Master created one Lodge under dispensation during his term of office. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Wm. R. Bowen, both general and fiscal, presented a complete statement of affairs belonging to his department. The Grand Lodge was favored by an oration on the part of its Grand Orator, Brother Samuel R. Smith, in which I find one sentence that gives character and tone to the whole. He said of Freemasonry: "It is a great moral science founded upon the doctrine of divine revelation; that all of its essential truths are borrowed from inspiration; that its mission is to the world, and its object to glorify God and benefit man." There iaa vein of pure and lofty truth running through the whole Address, that is. more than refreshing. It is indeed inspiring. The pay-roll for the session was reported at $3,715. In view of the long and faithful services of Brother Wm. R. Bowen, Grand Secretary, the Grand Lodge adopted, by rising vote, complimentary resolutions recognizing his labors through all the years of his official career, which commenced in 1872. A resolution was adopted tendering thanks of the Grand Lodge to' Brother Phelps, the retiring' Grand Master, for the

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very able manner in which he had presided over the Craft during the year. There is no report on Corree:apondence. B. DINSMORE, Sutton, Grand Master. WM. R. BOWEN, Omaha, Grand Secretary.

JOHN

N EBRASKA-1898. FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

I have received an advance copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, which was held in the city of Omaha, commencing the 15th of June. A brief notice of the doings of this session will路 -properly follow the review Dlade of the Journal of 1897. M. W. Bro. John B. Dinsmore, Grand Master, presided, with a full complement of Grand Officers, and representatives from 220 of the 228 chartered Lodges of the jurisdiction. R. W. Bro. Wm. R. Bowen was Grand Secretary. ADDRESS.

The Address 路of the Grand Master covered fourteen _. pages, and embraced numerous subjects of local interest. He paid tribute to the worth of distinguished Masons who had been called from labor in sister Grand Jurisdictions. Record is made of the de~th of P. G. Junior 'Warden Bro. Henry K. Kerman, who presided in the South at the last Annual Communication. Five decisions were reported and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Committee divided and presented a majority and minority report on two of the questions decided by the Grand Master. He had ruled that a party who signs a petition for a saloon license is unfit ,to be made a Mason, and that it was unmasonic for a Mason to sign a., saloon petition. The minority of the Committee-consisting of Brother Chas. J. Phelps, Past Grand Master, decided that the Grand Master's rulings on the above subject went further than Masonic law or principle demanded. The majority of the Committee, consisting of nine members, reported that the said decision should be approved, because it was the only logical one that could be made consiste,nt with the former declaration of the Grand Lodge. Motion to adopt both the minority and majority reports was made, when, after general discussion of said reports, on motion of the Grand Secretary, further consideration was postpo,ned until the n~xtAnnual Communication.

96 This writeris in full accord with the decision of the Grand Master and the report of the majority conlmittee; believing, as he does, that a Mason who joins in a petition for a saloon-keeper to obtain a license to sell liquor is as bad as the liquor-seller himself, and ought, therefore, to be placed under the reprobation of Masonic .law. The same view applies' to a profane who seeks to have a saloon established in a community, he is thereby fully disqualified to become a l\iason. The Grand Master ordered charges preferred against three Brethren ,vho are engaged in retailing liquor. In these cases indefinite suspension was voted by the Lodges. Grand Master Dinsmore paid passing attention to the Grand Lodge of Peru, which seems to be the object of general attack along the whole ,line of Ameriran Grand IJodges, for having removed the Bible froln the A1tars of Freemasonry. The Lodges in Nebraska, having subscribed liberally to the Nebraska Masonic Home Fund, and having failed to meet this obligation to the amount of some $8,000, the Grand 'Master recommended that such obligation be collected at an early day. The Address of Brother Dinsmore is a superior business document. Following the Address, the reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Custodian, and Trustees of the Orphans Educational Fund were submitted and printed. The Committee on Returns reported a total increase of membership for the year of 911, and a decrease of 899, leaving a net balance in the shape of gain of twelve. The report shows the membership in that jurisdiction to be 11,755. The cash balance on hand was stated at $9,317. The Masons of that jurisdiction, acting through a committee, appointed at the last session of the Grand Lodge, bad secured Masonic headquarters in the Nebraska building at the Omaha Exposition. Said quarters had been fitted tIp, and will constitute the center of attraction to all Masons who visit the great Exposition of the West. An oration, covering some six pages, was delivered by Btother Charles H. 路Sloan, Grand Orator. The law of Nebraska exempts members of Lodges from the payment of Grand Lodge dues who have been affiliated for thirty years. The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended the approval of the three remaining decisions of the Grand Master, after those already mentioned. The Grand Lodge'was honored during the session by the presence of a distinguished visitor, who appeared among them and was duly

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welcomed, and delivered a very enjoyable discourse. I allude to the venerable Theodore S. Parvin, Past Grand Master, and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. A vote of thanks was tendered M. W. Bro. Dinsmore, for the very able manner in which he had presided over the Craft during the year. The record says that several matters, in the hands of the Committee on Jurisprude~ce, were left with said Committee until the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge was closed at high Twelve on the Third Day. FRANK H. YOUNG (address not given in the Journal) Grand Master. WM. R.BoWEN, Omaha, Grand Secretary.

NEW ,BRUNSWICK. THIRTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in Masonic Temple, in the City of St. John, commencing the 24th day of August, 1897. M. W. Bro. Julius T. 'Vhitlock, Grand Master; Bro. J. Twining Hartt, Grand Secretary.. Representatives of fifteen Lodges were in attendance. Twenty-one Grand Lodges were represented, Missouri among the nUluber. There' are thirty Lodges in this jurisdiction, with a'membership of 1,781.. . ADDRESS.

. Th~ Grand Master presented an Address covering seventeen pages. He said "the past year has been marked by an event of national importance." He referred to the completion of the sixtieth year of the reign of Queen Victoria, 'whom all true Englishmen delight to honor., He recommended 路that a suitable address be prepared and forwarded to "Her Most .Gracious Majesty." This recommendation was carried out, and a very loyal address adopted by the Grand Lodge and ordered to be engrossed and forwarded to the Queen, whose reign bas added lustre to the name and fame of the English speaking people of the world. . The Grand Master said that their relations with other Grand Lodges ha.d been m.ost cordial during the year. He recorded the death of an G. L. Ap.-7.

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illustrious and eminent Past Grand Master of that jurisdiction, M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Bunting. Other names were added to the death list and fraternally rernembered. The Grand Master stated that he had rendered no decisions during the year. ~ome dispensations were granted and some refused; of the latter, the request for a路 public installation was . noted. The Grand Master said: "As public installations, in my judgment, are not generally conducive to the interest of the Craft, I discouraged the matter." Immediately following this refusal, the Grand Master reported the granting of a dispensation to confer degrees out of time. r will not point out the inconsistency that is manifest in this case. An orderly public installation of officers will not compare with the violation of written Constitutions when degrees are conferred without waiting the prescribed time. The rest of the Address applied to local 路 matters of no public interest. The Grand Secretary, Brother Hartt, presented a brief report, .. embracing all matters connected with his official labor. He reported income for the term amounting to $1,468. The Grand Treasurer reported in his hands funds amounting to $3,000.

:IS early all business in this Grand Lodge, as in others in the Dominion of Canada, passes through the hands of the "Board of General Purposes." This Board reports all such matters to the Grand Lodge for its action.

The question of a Masonic Home has been agitated in that jurisdicdiction, and a Committee of Conference had been appointed previously to consult the Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward's Island in reference to tl3.e establishment of a Masonic Home t the purpose being to create what is styled the Maritime Masonic Home. The Grand Lodge of New Brunswick will take no further action in the matter until a sufficient fund shall have been created to meet the object. One Lodge was granted a Charter during the session. I, note that in .the election of officers the Grand Secretary is not in the list, that officer being an appointee of the Grand Master. The report of several District Deputy Grand Masters are found in the Journal. There is no report on Correspondence. THOMAS WALKER,

St. John, Grand Master. St. John, Grand Secretary.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE. ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Semi-A.nnual Oommunication was held on the 28th of December, 1897, at which the work and lectures of the several degrees w'ere exemplified. The A.nnual Session commenced its labor in Masonic Hall, city of Concord, on May 18th, 1898. M. W. Bro. Henry A. Marsh was Grand Master, and .Brother George P. Cleaves was Grand Secretary. The record says fifty-eight I..Iodges were represented. Past Grand Officers and Representatives of Grand Lodges were largely in evidence. There are seventy-seven Lodges on the roll, with a membership of tl,224, the increase being 113. The income for the year ,vas reported at about $3,000. This amount, added to the funds on hand, made a cash showing of $6,860. ADDRESS.

An Address of eighteen pages emanated from the Grand East, and was truly a superior business document. Referring to the Institution of Freemasonry, the Grand Master said that it is " profoundly human in its works." The Grand Master recorded the deaths of three Past Grand Officers. M. W. Bro. Andrew Bunton, Past Grand Master, aged some fifty-six years, died in June, 1897. He. was Grand Master in 1880. Brother John S. Kidder, died in April, 1898, and had served the Craft as Deputy Grand Master in 1864-1865, but declined an election to the office of Grand Master in 1866. This Brother was honored by his fellow citiz路ens in the various business positions filled by him during an active and useful life.. Brother Woo. H. W. Hinds died in July, 1897, and was Deputy Grand Master in 1870-1871. Mention was made of the death of Joseph Shattuck, who was Junior Grand Warden in 1896-1897. The Grand Master reported a few dispensations, one of which was to shorten the probation of a Fellow Oraft. A few decisions .were announced, and approved by the Grand Lodge, on the recommendation of the proper committee. The subject of a Masonic Home was refe:tl"ed to in the Address, concerning which the Grand Master said, that;, in his judgment, the enterprise had been too long delayed. He thought that the路 project should be taken up by the Grand Lodge, and pllisRed to an early completion. In his conclusion, the Grand Master tendered grateful acknowledgments to such of the Brethren as had relldered hiro valuable assistance in the discharge of his official duties.

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The 'Address was follo'w'ed by the reports of the several District Deputy Grand Mast.ers. These reports cover some twenty pages of the Journal. A most remarkable report was rendered by the Committee on Jurisprudence: Said Committee announced that "no business had been presented requiring their consideration." During the session one Lodge was created and received its Charter on condition that it shall form and submit a code of By-laws for its ~overnment. Upon the recommendation of the committee on the doings of the Grand Lodge Officers, the Grand Lodge extended to M. W. Bro'. Marsh, its hearty thanks for the able and conscientious manner in which he had performed the duties connected with the office of Grand Master.. An amendment was submitted proposing that a Brother, who has served as an officer, or on any standing committee of the Grand Lodge for ten consecutive years, may be elected to permanent membership. It was ordered that a Past Grand Master's Jewel be presented to the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Marsh. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge were brief, attention being given to such local matters as were of interest to the Fraternity of the jurisdiction only. CORRESPONDENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. S. Wait, "for the Committee," submitted a review of fifty-five Grand Lodge Journals, a number of them for two years, and employed 153 pages in his work. Brother Wait is as amiable as ever, and his work proves that he has incorporated M~sonry into his heart quite asmuch as in the head. This is particularly illustrated by his reply to a writer on Correspondence of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which writer seems to be well supplied with chips on his shoulders, and occupies such attitudes as would create the expectation that he wants them knocked off. Missouri, for 1897, was kindly treated, four pages of the space used by Brother Wait being accorded .to our doings. Speaking of the Address of Grand Master Jamison, he said: "With the exception of Masonry in Mexico, it is an interesting paper." Our transactions were admirably summarized, the review embracing various points of interest found in our Journal. He paid due attention to the report of this Committee on Oorrespondence, and was, as in the past, both courteous and kind. He inclines to the views held by this writer, that there can be but little difference, if any, between making a Mason at sight on the part of the Grand Masters, and their granting permission to confer degrees out of time. I wish to add that there may be a distinction, without a difference. In both cases路 it is by exercising wha.t is assumed

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to be the prerogative of the Grand Master, which, when correctly interpreted, means the suspension and overriding of legally enacted Constitutions, as well as the violation of solemn obligations. He does not agree with this writer respecting the objectionableness of the supreme authority exercised by the Gran Dieta, over Grand Lodges in the Republic of Mexico.' I feel well assured that Brother Wait does not favor the existence of a General Grand Lodge in the United States. If he does not so incline, how can he recognize in another country, in which it is claimed there are legal Grand Lodges, the rightful sovereignity of a Supreme or National Grand Body? In reviewing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, he gently raps Brother Robbins over the knuckles for his too vigorous, if not too free use of terms of denunciation, calculated to weaken his arguments on the subject discussed. Brother Wait is very courteous and charitable in considering the claims of the members of the Gran Dieta, in the Republic of Mexico. I entertain the same high apprecia.. tion, and kind, Fraternal feelings toward Brother Wait as in the past, but am compelled to take hasty leave of him, without according that consideration to his charming review that its merits demand. I hope that he may be found at the belm of the ship of Correspondence, directing the thought of the Fraternity of his State for another term. McLANE, Milford, Grand Master. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, Concord, Grand Secretary.

JOHN

NEW JERSEY. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of this Grand Lodge is among the largest of the jurisdictions of the country. Its size and.its interests are in harmony. The Proceedings proper take up 129 pages; membership of the jurisdiction, by Lodges, 238 pages, correspondence 154 pages. The session under review convened in the city of Trenton, January 26, 1898. M. W. Bro. George W. Fortmeyer was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Thomas H. R. Redway, Grand Secretary. Representatives were present from 163 Lodges. The J ournalshows the strength of the Fraternity to be 172 IJodges, containing a membership of 16,543, iRdicating a gain over last year of 433; these figures evidence genuine 'Pf!osperity.

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The Address of the Grand Master covers twenty pages. It opens with a cordial 'welcome to the Fraternity, followed by mention of the deaths of Brother Robert M. Moore, Past Grand Master, and Brother John Hopper,~Past Deputy Grand Master. He announced the appointment of M. W. Bro. James W . Boyd, of Missouri, as their representa-' tive near our Grand Lodge.. Fraternal mention was made of the loss sustained by Missouri jurisdiction in the deaths of M.W. Bros. Samuel H. Saunders and George R. Hunt, Past Grand Masters. It afforded the Grand Master pleasure to state that most cordial and fraternal relations existed between that and sister jurisdictions. He referred to a proposed change, submitted one year ago, to the Oonstitution of that Grand Lodge, which prohibits the Grand Master serving in that office more than one term. Grand Master Fortmeyer criticised the proposed change, and the subject was referred to the Committee on J urisprudence. Said Committee reported adversely to the contemplated change, and the report was adopted. There are some sayings in said report to which exception may be taken. One statement is " that the Grand Master is not the creature of the GrandLodge." If he is not the creation of the Grand Lodge, who created bim? Another statement of like doubtful import is "the office of Grand Master existed before the organization of the Grand Lodge." If the Grand LodKe does not create the office of Grand Master and then fill it, how do Grand Masters come into existence? Again, who created the first Grand Master? Is that high and mighty officer self-created? This must be so if self perpetuation obtains. If, as stated by the committee, the office of Grand Master existed before the organization of the Grand Lodge, it would be wellior some one to inform us who created the office? The same committee said the office exists independent of the Grand Lodge. All of these assumptions, and more of like character, were offered by the committee, in order to furnish ground on which to base an argument a~ainst the proposed change of the Constitution. It occurs to me that the committee might have based opposition to the limiting of the term of the Grand Master to one year, upon the grounds of the impracticability, and the undesirableness of changing Grand Masters every year when the demands of the Fraternity required continued service. Four decisions were reported, which are just interpretations of Masonic Law. Special dispensations h~d been granted in large

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num.bers; some of these were permISSIons to confer· degrees out of time. The Lodges chartered at the last session of the Grand Lodge had been duly constituted. The Grand Master brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge, the question of establishing a Masonic Home. That Body, at· a previous session, had directed the appointment of a committee with full power to carry out the provision and purpose of the Grand Lodge in this line; they reported as follows: ·"'rhe establishment of a Masonic Home in this Grand Jurisdiction is a noble work, now fully accomplished." The committee having charge of this interest reported that they had determined not to purchase property until they had sufficient funds in band to pay for and equip the Home. This they bad succeeded in doing, and reported the securement, up to date, the sum of nearly $28,000. The wisdom ofour Brethren in New Jerseyis clearly evidenced by the fact that they made no venture until means had heen acquired to accomplish the· work in hand. Our Missouri experience in this line justifies the statement that such an enterprise should not be undertaken without ample funds to bring about the desired result. Missouri never moved in the field of effort under consideration until we had ample resources to purchase, pay for, and equip an elegant establishment. As one of the Managers' of the Institution, I am happy to say that the Home, from the beginning to this bour, has never been embarrassed in th~ slightest degree respecting funds to carry out our plans. We purchased fifteen acres of valuable land in an improving portion of the city, with fine buildings ready for us, for which 'we paid the sum of $40,000. Our Endowment Fund has reached $50,000, while the enhanced value of our. holdings now give us an aggregate increment of $150,000. Interest from Endowment Fund, and annual assessment of fifty cents per capita, enable us to run the Home without anydrawl)ack or hindrance. I refer to this partieula:r:1y for the encouragement of our Brethren in New Jersey, and all like-minded, who seekto~arry oa.t the great purposes of Freemasonry, whose mission is Oharity. The Brethren of New Jersey have purchased twenty--six acres of excellent land, well located, and in good condition; upon the premises is a cut stone mansion, containing upward of twenty rooms. It is said to he equipped with all l1lodern improvements, having its own water works, gas plant, and steam-heating a.rrangements. Our Bil!ethren have certainly been fortunate in the securement of premise,s. The deed to the property. had. been secured,·· and was presented to the Grand Lodge. When the deed was accepted and the report adopted, the enterprise a fixed success,s. spirit ·of inspiration seized Grand Lodge, and all joined rapturously in singing "Prais,e

104 God fronl Whom all blessings flow." Before leaving this subject, .it is proper to say that the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution authorizing the- Grand Master, in his discretion, to appoint a comm1ttee of women, who shall exercise oversight over the domestic affairs of the Home. This is a proper recognition of the value and influence of路 our sister women in the great ,,~ork of benevolence, nowhere sowell carried out as by our sisters who are foremost in every good work. The Grand Lodge, .in making provision for the future maintenance of the Home, set aside the "Grand Lodge Permanent Charity Fund" for that purpose, which is to be invested, and the interest applied to the support of the Institution. In addition, an assessment was levied upon the Lodges of the jurisdiction of $2 for. each luember in good standing; further, that each candidate initiated in Masonry hereafter, be required to pay, in ~l,ddition to the regular fees, the sum of $2, which is to be turned into the Permanent Fund of the Home. Our Brethren have thus planted, and prepared to sustain, the greatest movement in the history of their Grand Lodge. . The Grand Master, in the course of his Address, very justly reprobated two evils that are current in Masonic Lodges in these last days in many localities. The first is the improper publication in newspapers of the doings in Masonic Lodges. It has come to pass in many communities, that the outside world becomes well acquainted with the transactions of Lodges, as'though there were no secrets within the tiled precincts of a Masonic Body. Anoth~r evil is the Im.proper use of the ballot. I have thus passed. over, hurriedly, matters of interest in the admirable Address of Grand Master Fortmeyer. He was justly complimented by his Grand Lodge, which ordered an engraving made and placed in the Journal of Proceedings, where there is shown the face of a strikingly intelligent and representative character. It was also ordered that,as a testimonial of appreciation on the part of the Grand Lodge, a Past Grand Master's Jewel be procured and presented to him. l\tI. W. Bro. John Stewart, Past Grand Master, of New York, visited the Grand Lodge9f New Jersey, was cordially welcomed, and made a charming Address in respoilse. The Grand Secretary's report, general and fiscal, is an interesting exhibit of the condition of affairs connected with the office he so worthily fills. The financial status was shown to be $16,955, less disbursements, leaving a 'balance in hand of $10,000. During the session a question had been presented bya member of the Body, as to the right of a Subordinate Lodge to instruct its representatives to the Grand Lodge respecting the casting of their votes. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported, and the same wa.s adopted, declaring such

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procedure out of order in a Subordinate Lodge, and a Iuotion of that character should not be entertained. This is good, sound Masonic sense, as well as law. The Grand Lodge of Maine had sent out a proposition asking general concurrence upon a plan as to the rejection of candidates, looking to the limitation of jurisdiction to a term of :five years. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey said: "We see no good reason why any Lodge in this jurisdiction should be called upon to surrender, after the lapse of a specified or limited time, its jurisdictlon over !ejected material." I presulne that this Grand Lodge intended to assert the doctrine of "Perpetual Jurisdiction" by the foregoing deliverance. For my part, I can" see no good reason" why any Grand Lodge should seek to interfere with the constitutional rights of another Grand Lodge concerning the question of rejected material. Two gifts were announced; one being the library of the late Grand Master Wm. A. Pembrook, donated to the Grand Lodge by his 1Vidow. The other, that of the Worshipful Master of Oriental Lod~e to furnish one room, at Lodge expense, in the Masonic Home. The donor said it was not desired to have a brass plate placed upon the dOOf, but would like to have the room named "Oriental" room. I have thus, as briefly and carefully as possible, scanned the doings of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, and close by recording my 'most cordial approbation of the great and good work accomplished by that Body during its session. CORRESPONDENCE.

This report, covering 154 pages, was prepared by Brother George B. Eawards, who signed himself "Chairman of the Committee." Sixtyone Grand Lodge Proceedings were examined by the Committee. The report is largely written; but it, bas enough' extracts to season and furnish the necessary spice. Brother Edwards begins his report without an introduction, and ends without a conclusion. He is a good reviewer,and sees much worthy of his notice in the different Journals eX'amined. Our Proceedings for 1897 received courteous attention, three pages being assigned to us. In noticin~ some things connected with. our affairs, he did pot seem to be "happy." Speaking of my attitude respecting liquor selling by Masons, he said that I was an " ardent opposer of liquor selling and Masonry." It is pretty' generally understood by those who have known my life for many years that I am an "opposer of liquor," but it remainstobe demonstrated that I have ever been an opposer of "Masonry." I

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deny the allegation as far as it locates my rela,tion to Masonry. Brother Edwards either intended to mis-state my position, or was unfort~nate in his use of good English. Speaking further of the position occupied by myself and the Grand Lodge of Missouri, toward liquor selling by Masons, he characterized our views as a "Modern phantasy grafted as a Masonic obliquity on the Institution." It may not be very clear to the reader what Brother Edwards intended to convey by the use of this8uper-loftical expression, "Modern phantasy grafted as an obliquity on the Institution." I shall not attempt to translate or interpret his ut.terances. Brother Edwards is courteons and Fraternal notwithstanding his" Masonic obliquity." Having devoted more than ordinary space to a review of Grand Lodge business, I must forego the pleasure of further notice of Brother Edwards' review on Correspondence. JOSIAH W. E'VAN, Mount Holly, Grand 'Master. H. R. REDWAY, Trenton, Grand Secretary.

THOMAS

NEW MEXICO. The Thirtieth Annual Oommunication of the Grand Lodge assembled in Masonic Hall, in the city of Albuquerque, October 4, 1897. The Committee on Credentials reported as present the representatives of fourteen out of the twenty chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership in these 'Lodges amounted to 854, being a loss of forty since the last report. M. W. Bro.Cbas. Bowmer,Graud Master, presided, with Brother A. A. Keen, Grand Secretary. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Bowmer furnished an Address covering fourteen pages, which embraced numerous business matters, such as granting dispensations to serve several interests. The Grand Master said be had not been asked, during his term of office, to render any decisions. The subject of revising their ritual occupied a very considerable portion of the Address. On this subject, the Committee on Address recommended the adoption of a resolution creating a committee of three Masons, to be know,n as the Custodians of the Ritual in that Grand Jurisdiction.

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The Grand Secretary's report was a very brief, yet concise, business document, showing the income of the year to be $920. The Grand Lecturer submitted a statement of bis labors, which evidenced a limited amount of service rendered. Reports on various other matters, of -local moment,were received, considered and approved. The Committee on Grand Master's Address reported upon the Wisconsin plan of relief, and recommended that the Grand Lodge do not accept same. Reports were submitted by the several District Deputy Grand Masters, and ordered printed in the Journal. CORRESPONDENCE.

There is found in the J ournala report covering 111 pages. It was prepared in part by Brother Max Frost, chairman, assisted by two other Brethren. They reviewed the Journals of thirty-five Grand Lodges, and Brother Frost completed the work. The review is .a summary of Grand Lodge transactions, and is almost wholly made up of extracts from the Journals examined. JOHN

W. POE, Roswell, Grand Master. .A. KEEN, Albuquerque, Grand Secretary. FROST, Santa Fe, Committee on Correspondence.

ALPHEUS MAX

NEW YORK. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge of New York is large every way. Its Journal of Prooeedings, embracing over 500 pages,Âˇ is one of the most attractive Journals presented to the Masonic reviewer. This Grand Lodge is not only the largest in the world, but leads in great things. The session recently held assembled in the Grand Lodge ropm,.Masonic Hall, City of New York, on the afternoon of June 7th. M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Sutherland, GrandMaster, presiding, R. W. Bro. Edward M. L.. Ehlers, Grand Secretary, with a fuJI complement of other G.rand Omeara. The list of those in attendance aho.w8 a very'large and, it â&#x20AC;˘ t

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would seem to me, too un wieldly a Body for comfortable legislation. There are in that jurisdiction 743 chartered Lodges, with a membership of 95,480. The report of the Grand Secretary indicates a gain of 2,219. Represeutativeswere present from 727 Lodges. It is found, from the report of the Grand Secretary, that all the Lodges in the jurisdiction had made returns and were equally prompt in the payment of Grand Lodge dues. This would be the most wonderful achievement on record for any Grand Secretary, except Brother Ehlers. He reported having received for the year the sum of $74,000, which, added to the balance on hand, as reported by the Grand Treasurer, footed up the magnificent sum of $125,599. Representatives from sister Grand Lodges, American and foreign, exceeded any I have observed, being fifty-seven in number. Missouri was represented by our Brother John H. Visscher. He has since resigned his commission and been succeeded by a new Representative, appointed upon the recommendation of the Grand Master of New York. The record shows the presence of nine distinguished visitors, Past Grand Masters and others, representing the Grand Jurisdictions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Jersey. . ADDRESS.

M. W. Bro. Sutherland presented an Address covering twenty~eight pages, which contains. a mass of information and detailed matter claiming the deliberation and consideration of the Grand Lodge, as well as its approval by an able committee. Said committee, in the performance of its duty, did not fail to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to the inestimable service rendered by the Grand Master during the previous year. There is a fine engraving furnished in the Proceedings, which bespeaks the superb man and intelligent l\Jason, confirming, if appearances are not deceitful, the high compliment paid him ,by the committee as a scholarly and capable Grand Officer. Mention was made by the Grand Master of the "honored dead" of his own and sister jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of New York lost, by death, one of its able and honored Past Grand Masters, Brother James Gibson, who died on the 6th of June, 1897. This M.W. Bro. became Grand Master of Masons of New York in 1868, closing his labors in June, 1870, at which time, with the assistance of thousands of Craftsmen, he laid the corner-stone of tbeTempIe, in which the Grand Lodge was holding its session. Due tributes were ,paid to bis memory by Grand Master Sutherland, and by the Committee on "Fraternal Dead." The GrandMaster incorporated in his Fraternal

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notice, a long list of names of Masonic worthies who had been called fronl labor in other jurisdictions. He reported quite a number of dispensations granted, covering the usual demands in a large jurisdiction, but I fail to find in the list any report of degrees conferred "out of the regular time." This is creditable alike to the Grand Master and to the laws of New York. l\1asonic ceremonies had been rendered at divers and sundry places, such as dedications of Masonic Temples and laying of corner-stones. On these occasions, it is understood that the Grand Master delivered appropriate addresses, as the committee on his Address expressed regret that such addresses, on his part, were not preserved and printed, for the benefit of the general membership. Said committee recommended that the Grand Master be requested to furnish, as far as possible, copies of his various addresses, to be published in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Being unable to find the same in the Journal, I infer that he declined the great honor tendered him. Reporting upon legal matters appertaining to his administration, he said : "No questions of sufficient importance to bring to the attention of the Grand Lodge have been passed upon by the Grand Master." It is certainly complimentary to the Grand Master and to the standard of jurisprudence in that jurisdiction, that he was not called upon to report any official rulings and load down his Address by numerous decisions. Some Grand Masters seem to think that unless their Addresses are seasoned with a large list of official findings, the document would not pass muster. I have known instances where Grand Masters formulated questions and then answered them, in order to appear judicially wise and thoroughly posted on lines of Masonic law and usage. The Grand Master created two new Lodges undeJ dispensation, which were duly chartered by the Grand Lodge. Speaking of the District Deputies that had served under and co-operated with him during the year, he said they had "proven themselves a band of workers scarcely equalled and never excelled." One sentence expressed his appreciation of these valuable co-workers, doubtless well deserved: "The work which these Brethren have accomplished constitutes an imperishable crown of glory." The Address of Grand Master Sutherland would have been incomplete without due mention of the glory of Freemasonry in that jurisdiction. 'Ve call a similar institution, in Missouri, "the Masonic Home." The title in New York is "'Hall and Asylum," as both the

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Masonic Hall, in the City of New York, and the Masonic Home, at Utica, are under the same mana~ement. The Board of Trustees, in looking after the administration of .affairs of the Home, asked the Legislature to amend the act of incorporation so as to provide for a Board of :five Trustees, to consist of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and three others, to be nominated by the Grand Master, subject to approval by the Grand Lodge. This proposed amendment was opposed in the Legislature of the State by numerous objectors, and subsequently amended so as to direct the Grand Lodge to deter.. mine the number and manner of selecting its trustees. In the admjn.. istration of affairs of our Masonic Home of Missouri, the Board of Trustees, under the路 act of incorporation路 by the State, directs that all vacancies in the Board, occurrin~ at any time, shall be filled by the Grand Lodge itself. We have found this method to be free from objection and it has proved entirely satisfactory. Speaking of their institution, the Grand Master said: "The Home at Utica is indeed the very apple of the Masonic eye." Very considerable attention was paid to the management and interest of the Home by the Grand Lodge during its session, which will be noted elsewhere. The. Grand Master announced that, excepting in a few instances, their relations with sister Grand Lodges had remained undisturbed during the past year. Referring to the relations of the Grand Lodge of New York with foreign jurisdictions, the Grand Master mentioned the Grand Lodge of Sweden, which had, through its Grand Master, Oscar, King of Sweden and Norway, proposed Fraternal comity, and Representatives between the two Bodies bad been appointed and recognized. Speaking of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, Grand Master Sutherland announced that the Republic of Mexico, through its Grand Master, President Diaz, had extended sympathetic expression to our country on the destruction of the Maine and the loss of nearly 300 American citizens, eighty-three of whom were Masons. The Republic of Mexico alSsured the United States that Spanish forces would not be allowed to harass our borders from Mexican soil, or Spanish men.. of-war make Mexican harbors a place of rendezvous. This is worthy of the nobility and generous spirit of that grand character who now presides over the destiny of the Republic of Mexico. Grand Master Sutherland said: "Thus, for the first time in the history of the world, was the Masonic Fraternity selected for the medium through which one nation should be made to feel the welcome hand-clasp of another; and the Grand Lodge of New York became, as it were, the cable by which the Republic of Mexico discovered to the United States that the pulsations of the one were responsive to the heart beats of the other."

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Speaking of the distress of Masons in Cuba and the proposed steps to send relief or material aid to such, Grand Master Sutherland, upon investigation, said that he deemed it unwise to issue a~y appeal in their behalf. A similar appeal reached the Masons of Missouri, but it was found, upon inquiry, that it would be impossible to send relief to the suffering members of our Fraternity in that Spanish-cursed island of the sea, dur!ng the pending difficulties connected with the present war. It is the hope of this writer that when the war cloud bas drifted away before the bright sunshine of peace, our Masonic Brotherhood in the United States may, as one !man, turn a tide of material benefits into the hands of our Cuban Brethren. Much might be said at this point concerning conditions leading to this distress and the injustice done the Fraternity by their oppressors, whether civil or otherwise. Speaking of the defection of the Grand Lodge of Peru, Grand Master Sutherland announced that he had issued and promulgated a decree interdicting Masonic intercourse with all parties claiming allegiance to said Grand Lodge. I cannot forbear to quote the following striking sentences from the Address: "The waves of i:o.:fidelity, which broke upon the shores of Peru, had already submerged the Grand Lodge of France, and it is for us to see that they do not lap the coast of our jurisdiction. The hand that siezes upon the Bible at our Altar, is the hand of an assassin struck at the heart of our Fraternity, and the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru should awaken us to alertness, as sentinels on guard." I presume that the Grand l\tfaster had closed his Address before information of a very interesting character reached him. In a foot note, it is learned that the recusant element, headed by a ma!). by the name of "Dam," was defeated in the Grand Lodge of Peru, and another Brother, said to be a true .Mason, was chosen and installed as Grand Master. Such change will lead to the Bible, the Great Light in Masonry, being again. placed on the Altars of Masonry in the Grand Jurisdiction of .Peru. Closing路 this reference to this subject, Grand Master Sutherland said: "Brethren, let us thank God that the tear of penitence has glist,ened upon the swarthy che,ek of the Peruvian Mason. Let us stand with wide-extended arms to welcome his return to the fold." No doubt thIs utterance will meet with the bearty and universal response of the Brotherhood of America. "So mote it be." The Grand Lodge of Missouri, through its Grand Master, has not as )fet issued a decree of non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Peru. Doubtless this step woul'd be taken at our approaching session, bad not the information furnished by the Grand Master of New York relieved lls01that necessity. I am personally and Masopically grateful f0r the

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information found in the very able, sensible and discreet Address of Grand l\Iaster Sutherland respecting this subject. I can Dot speak farther of the superior message delivered by the Grand路 Master to his Grand Lodge. The reports of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer, already alluded to, followed the Address. The 'I'rustees of the perlllanent fund, through Brother Ehlers, submitted a report, showing that said fund amounts to $65,442. The Trustees of the "Masonic Han and Asylunl Fund," or IVlasonic Home, furnished an extended report, elaborating very many important questions. An additional building bad been路 con1pleted, which is destined to serve as an infirmary, or hospital, and is so isolated as to enable the luanagement to meet any emergency that lldght arise in the way of contagious diseases. There is a farm attachment connected with the Home, at Utica, which is represented as very productive. The superintendent of that institution reported that the products, enlbracing everything sold, or used, amounted to nearly $2,200. The Trustees stated that some of the . children in the Hom"e had arrived at an age where their further retention in the institution is detrimental to their own future. This has become the most serious. question with the Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and "re are now discussing the matter with reference to a final disposition of those having arrived at the age pre.. scribed in our rules, when they must be removed from the care of the Honle. The New York Trustees said that they had not adopted any resolution limiting the age of retention of the children. Our limit is sixteen years. The same Trustees said, representing the views of the Superintendent, that children should not be received who are older than nine years. The view of said路 Trustees is that, as a rule, children who have reached the age of nine should not be admitted because their habits at that age are being formed, and if in possession of any vices, one such child would do much to ruin the best efforts of the management in regard to other children. I gather from the report of the Board of Trustees that they have now fifty-two children matriculated in that institution. The entire membership of their Home fampy amounts to 206. It is the purpose of our New York Brethren to separate young life from the aged and infirm members of the institution. This I regard as of prime importance, and our Board of the Missouri Home is seriously debating the question how to place the children and the old people in different places, so as to prevent undesirable influence so inevitable, as exerted upon; young life by such contact. Thft Board expressed

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regret that in some instances, inmates of their Home had failed to appreciate their surroundings, and had violated the rules adopted for the management of the institution.. Similar embarrassments have annoyed the Man~gers of our Missouri Home, much of the time during its history. Having been connected with the institution as its Vice-President, from the beginning, and in alnl0st constant contact with the Managers and the Home family, I can appreciate the difficulties that beset those in like condition; but for my love for the institu.tion, and my sympathy with those therein provided for, I could wish myself entirely divorced from the disquietudes, annoyances and oft-recurring troubles with which we are confronted in the management of the Home. One of the grave questions which we have to handle is the kind of punishment to be inflicted upon young natures who. violate the rules of the institution. Early in our management wefoand it necessary to interpose authority to prevent the infliction of corporal punishment. While I stand on humane grounds, as 'well as from conviction of right, in opposition to this class of punishment, it does look, at times, as if nothing short of the rod will correct and prevent路 irregularities with which we are compelled to deal. It is very difficult to induce the members of our Home family, either old or young, to recognize the fact that it is a great privilege accorded them by the Masonic Fraternity in thus providing every blessing that generosity and charity could afford. Even some of our old people become refractory and demur to the ma.nagement of the institution, and utter complaints that have more than once brought our Executive Board to the rescue. No man having passed through the experience of ten such years as have come to this institu.tion, would crave the honor or the privilege of serving as, a. director of the Masonic Home. A full and elaborate fiscal exhibit of the affairs of the Home was rendered by the Board, follow路ed 'by a most interesting detailed statement of tbeSuperintendent,M. W. ]3ro. J. B. Anthony. His management of the institution was declared to be most satisfactory, and from personal inspection by members of the Committee, the faithful services of Superintendent Anthony and his wife, in administeriBg to the wants of the inmates, were highly commended, 'and earne:stly approved. The Superintendent arid his wife were said to he held in sincere affection and esteem by all in the institntion. From my observation connected with such management, the Snperintendent and Matron who can control and~direct the affairs of a large institution of the kind successfully and satisfactorily deserve the highest approbation here, and ought to have a crown of glory here,after, for their patience, long-suff.ering, and tender forbearance. G. L. Ap.-8.

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The Grand Lodge of New York, through a report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, recognized the Grand Orient of Belgium, and an exchange of Representatives was provided for. There are many other . reports appertaining to local affairs, that need not be commented upo.n or noted here. I have thus given all the tinle and space allowable to the doings of the Grand Lodge of New York, and must pass to the consideration of another duty, and note the report of the Committee on CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual review was made by 1\1. W. Bro. Jesse B. Anthony, Chairn1an, and embraces 198 pages. He was assisted in the work by Brother Emil Frenkel, who performed the work of translating the Proceedings of the Grand Bodies in foreign countries. This work had heretofore been accomplished in a most satisfactory manner by Brother Ernest Ringer, whose death Brother 'Anthony recorded with tnuch sadness. Sixty-four Grand Lodge Proceedings were reviewed, the result of the labors of the Committee being a rich collection and rare compendium of information ~athered from the Journals exan1ined. Brother Anthony is a superb gleaner. As heretofore, he appropriated largely from the Grand Lodge Proceedings under review. In addition, expression of personal views abound, evidencing a clear apprehension on his part of the subject-nlatter under consideration. Speaking of the recognition of the Grand Orients of Greece and Italy, by the Grand Lodge of Montana, Brother Anthony thought that that Grand Lodge might well have followed the lead of Brother Hedges, Grand Secretary, and not been too forward in the matter. I like the foIlo'wing s'entence: "The disposition to respond favorably to any and an requests might wisely be somewhat circumscribed." Governed by .similar views, this Comn1ittee representing the sentiment of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, is very slow to accord recognition to every kind of Masonic organization that seeks favor at our hands. OurMfssouri Proceedings for 1897 received marked attention and courtesy from M. W. Bro. Anthony. A slight error. is found in the opening sentence of his examination of our Journal. Speaking of the o~ganization of the Grand Lodge, and recording the presence of Grand Master Jamison, he said there were present "the representatives of 561 Lodges." 'Vhile we claim to have that number of Lodges in the jurisdiction, it would be something unprecedented in our history if all were represented. The recapitulation, furnished by the Committee on Oredentials, shows representatives present from 312 Chartered Lodges. The business of our session was carefully noted, and acondens:ed view thereQf furnished his readers. ['.he Addresis of Grand Master

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Jarmison was duly considered, extracts therefrom being made. Referring to the report concerning our Masonic Home, he mentioned the purpose of the Board, looking to a separation of the classes, meaning the isolation of the old people from the children, and added, "The sooner this is done the better for the children." In the preceding pages of this review under New York, I have fully set forth my opinions touching the question. Commenting upon the finding 'of the OOlumittee on 'Jurisprudence, touching proxies, Brother Anthony said that, "It is generally held that the presence of one of the three principal officers of the Lodge would vacate the powers of a proxy." Our Grand Master reported the case of a petitioner for the Mysteries who had failed to answer the first question' presented to him on being admitted to the Lodge Room, decided that the action of the Master in causing the party to be removed from the Lodge was proper, and that such rejection was equivalent to, and had the effect of, a black-ball. Brother A,nthony thinks that the Lodge should have taken action, instead of the party being summarily dismissed by the Master. Referring to the report of this Oommitteeon Correspondence, Brother Anthony said: "The paper is, in all respects, worthy the reputation of this veteran reporter." I feel called upon again to demnr to that term so frequently applied to myself-"veteran." When I get to be older, both in years and service as a reviewer, the term' may be pertinent; at present, I enter a general disclaimer. Extracts from my report were made, and the dne furnishing an exhibit of our experience in the management of the Masonic Home of Missouri was pa.:rticularlycited. Tables:Iurnished and added to the review by Brother Anthony are very valuable and interesting, supplying information rarely found~n the Joarnals 路ofany Grand Lodge. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected, the latter residing in the city o.f New York. WM. A. EDW'A.RD

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EfILERS,

NORTH CAROLINA. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

session was held in the City of Oxford, commencin,g the 11th of.lanuary, 1898, and was presided 'over by M. W. Bro. WalterE. l拢o0:re,G.mnd Master, with Br0.1~obnC. prewry, GraRd. Seereta,ry. 'f;~ usual GranaOffi:cers were imtheir places, with anum.berofJPasrt

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Grand Officers, Representatives of Grand Lodges and Representatives of 193 Lodges. The membership of the jurisdiction is reported' at 10,500, being a gain of 130.' ADDRESS.

The Grand Master presented a very superior Address, covering eight pages. He stated that the Grand Lodge, at its previous session, had. concluded that it would be proper to visit. the Masonic Home at Oxford, and hold its session there, in order to become familiar with. the operations of the institution. The Grand Master bad judged that it would be well to have the Representatives attend the session there" and be able to return to their Lodges and report what was being done in behalf of that great charity. He stated that" the -brightest page in the history of Masonry in North Carolina was written when the Grand Lodge established the Oxford Orphan Asylum." Speaking of the· location, he said it was a fortunate one, being one of. the 'healthiest places in the State, the citizens of that city having .shown an unselfish spirit by their contributions and time to advance the Asylum. The announcement was made that Masonry in North Carolina was· doing well, and has taken no backward steps. TheLodges were doing work, and everything was harmonious in the State. He presented a very strong indictment against an evil too common amongst our Fraternity, when he said that. '~almost nine-tenths of the troubles· in the various Lodges have b~e,n directly or indirectly c~used by intoxicating liquor." Relations with other jurisdictions were reported as of the most Fraternal character. Due .mention was made of the· Fraternal Dead. In this list he embraced the names of their venerable Past Grand Masters, Alfred Martin and Dr. E. F. Watson, and Bro. James A. Leach, Past Grand Junior Warden. The Committee on "Fraternal Dead" reported touching the loss sustained by the Frater-· nity of that jurisdiction in the departure of these beloved Brothera.. He recommended that memorial pages be set apart and dedicated totheir memory.. A fe1V decisions were reported and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence; these were duly considered and approved. Special Communications had been held during the term for layingcorner-stones, and the usual annual celebration at the Orphan Asylum.. He had cre~ted nine new Lodges under dispensatign, eigbtof which received Charters at this seseion. made special mention, in theopening of his Address, of the great work being done by the Masons of North. Carolina in the maintenance of their Orphan Asylum. This.

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'Subject was extensively treated and duly considered by the Board of the institution, and by the committee having charge of the subject. The A.ddress of the Grand Master was reported upon by the proper .committee, who commended it as an excellent Address, the reading of which had caused great interest and pleasure. The Grand Secretary, Brother Drewry, furnished an admirable business document, giving general information and dealing in details. He had issued nine dispensations for the formation' of Lodges, reported the revival of seven, and stated that nearly all the Lodges had furnished their returns according to requirements. In the record is found the announcement of the appointme~t of R. vV. Bro. A. Fisher, -of Missouri, as Representative of that Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He reported the income for the year as amounting to $4,731. The Grand Lodge, at a former session, by some inadvertence,had approved a decision that' "when a Mason petitioned a Lodge for affiliation and is rejected, that he could not apply for membership in any other Lodge without the consent of the rejecting Lodge while living in its jurisdiction." The Committee on Jurisp,rudence revised this ruling, and declared it to be the right and privilege of ,a路 M.aster Mason who had, been rejected,to apply to the same or any other Lodge for affiliation as often as he may be rejected.' Masonry in North Carolina has been greatly favored and encouraged by the liberality of a gentleman who is not a Mason, Mr. B. N. Duke. At some former time he had made a donation to the Orphan Asylum of $5,000, and, at its last session, submitted. a proposition in writing, that he would give $7,500 during 1898, provided the Masons of, North Carolina would raise a similar amount. This fund is to }>e uai~;~in completing additional buildings for the institution. The Grand Lod..ge adopted a report accepting thepropo;sition of Mr. Duke, and pledged it路self to raise the .amount necesisary to meet the liberal offer of this gentleman. A resolution was offered ,proposing 路to exempt members wh-o had p;aid dues in the Subordinate Lodges for thirty years consecutively, ereating such life-members of the Lodge free from dues thereamter. This was referred to the Committee on J nxisprudence, and rej:eeted.

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The annual review was prepared by Brother John A. Collins, Committee, and covers ninety-five pages. Brother Collins was introduced by me one year ago, to our readers, in his initial report. At that time' I expressed the belief that he possessed "possibilities" for good work in the field of Oorrespondence. His second report but confirms that anticipation, and leads me to extend to him a most cordial welcome in the field of reporters, with the assurance that he bas done well, and evidenced ability to do better. In his introduction, he said-respecting the Gran Dieta of Mexico-that the origin and practices of that Body having been very thoroughly investigated, the results so far have made Grand Lodges very slow in tendering recognition; he concluded that it was best to "make haste slowly" in this matter. Concerning the Masonic Relief recommendation of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, he regarded it "best not to take any action on the subject. Speaking of their work in the line of Masonic Oharity, he said, "The influence of the Oxford Orphan Asylum under its earnest, faithful, and God-fearing management will be potent for good in the years yet to come." The general make-up of the report of Brother Collins is attractive and interesting. He makes numerous extracts from the Proceedings examined, gives a running cOIDlnent, and thus presents his readers with a very satisfactory summary. Our Missouri Journal for 1897 received due consideration, being assigned two pages of his space. He presented condensed views of the Address of Grand Master Jamison, commented upon his decisions, and mentioned, wi.th genuine interest, the operation 'of our Masonic Home.. The report of this Committee on Correspondence was noted briefly, and with kindly comment. Brother Collins furnished a very readable and instructi.ve review. The Grand Lodge closed its labors on the third day, by installing Walter E. Moore, Webster, Grand Master. John C. Drewry, Grand Secretary. Dr. John A. Collins was continued as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence.

NOVA SC,O,TIA. THIRTY"SECOND AN,NUA,L COMMUNICATION.

The Gliand Lodge convened in the city of, Halifax, OD: the 9th of June, 1897.. The Journal contains the minutes of three Emergent C~!J!lil!muDicatioI1s.The AnnnaI, S,essie'nr W8l\S presided over by :M.W. :Bro. Jehn W. H:,ul~.1and, Grand Master~ R. W. Bro. Wm. Boss was Grand Secretary. Past Grand Officers and Representatives of Grand

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Lodges were present in considerable numbers,. with Representatives of Subordinate Lodges. There are sixty-two Lodges in the jurisdiction, containing a membership of 3,409. It was stated by the Chairman..o f the Committee on Oredentials that every Lodge in the jurisdiction had made returns in accordance with the Constitution and was entitled to representation. I therefore conclude, from the roll furnished, that all the Lodges were represented. The Grand Master, after opening the Grand Lodge, presented the Body with a full set of regalia for the Grand Officers. Immediately following the presentation, a resolution was adopted, tendering thanks to the Grand Master for bis munificent gift. The resolution was adopted unanimously, by a rising vote. The Grand Master required fourteen pages for his very complete business Address. Attention was first called to the loss sustained in the death of their late Grand Tiler, Brother JohnJ. McKei1. Due consideration was paid by the Grand Lodge to the memory of this Brother, .and a Q1emorial page set apart in honor of the dead. The Grand Master announced that Fraternal relations between that jurisdiction and other Grand Lodges were of a most satisfactory and Fraternal character. Speaking of the condition of the Craft, he said: "It is in a healthful state, and new life appears to have been infused during the year." The report of official1tcts performed and visits made covered eleven pages of the . ~. ddress. I am inclined to conchtde that he must have visited all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, from the numbers given. During such visits, while looking into the condition of the Craft t he found in almost all Lodges large. amou.nts of dues uncollected and still owing the Lodges. He urged vigorous attention to tbis part of Lodge duty,expressing. the belief that the non~collection of dues.. leads to numerous suspension.s, and thereby weakens the Lodge wheresu;ch condition exists. A proposition had been under. consideration by·the Grand LG<fges of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Ibokin·~ to the establishment of a Masonic H.ome, under the united manag.ement of those Grand Lodges. The Grand Master called attention, to,,· this interest, and the Grand Lodge resolved that the subject should he left to the'determination of tbesevernl Grand Lodges intere·sted.

LengEh;y atteniiion. was givell tae su'hject oi the Quee.' s Ja;ti>'ilee, and a recommendation was a~,roved. tara.t a eommititlee be atp",oi'ut.eEL ta prepare an address, to be forwarded to Queen Victoria through her ~n,the 9rand Master of Maeons'of Engtand. Tbis was carriedont, aD~· all addres's' duly prepared and approved'.

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Some sore-headed ecclesi~stics in the Old World had been uttering their denunciations against Masonry, and a conference was路路 held, by the permission of an old gentleman that sits trembling in his chair in th~ yatican. Concerning said conference, the Grand Master of Italian Masonry addressed a communication to the Grand Master of Nova Scotia, giving an account of the vaporing and snarlings of that combi.. nation of ignorance and bigotry. The Grand Secretary, Brother Ross, sent a letter to the Grand Master of Italy, in ~?hich he said: "There is no more notice taken here of the fulminations of the Trent Council than of the rising and the falling of the tide in our harbor"-to which I desire to add that a similar disregard of these blank cartridges, fired at long range, obtains among the Grand Lodges of the United States. If the venerable old gentleman at Rome and his adherents want to have a little fun, let them assault the Masonic ship in some tangible form, so that the Masons of the English-speaking peoples would be justified in opening a few batteries against them. The Papal power is vindictive enough to wipe the Masonic Fraternity from the map of time. While these enemies of freedom of conscience and freedom of speech show their teeth and snarl, they always keep themselves at such respectful distance frOIn the defenders of Masonry as to escape what they deserve. If the power at Rome attempts to light the torch of persecution against the' Masonic Frate,rnityof the world, our old ship will find plenty of Deweys and Sampsons on deck ready to sink the miserable, rotten hulk of Romanismand priestcraft. Brother Ross said, wisely and well, that we take no notice of such vaporings as have eloanated from the famous anti-Masonic conference of the Old World. The report路 of the Grand Secretary was an excellent document. It contains much matter of interest to the local Fraternity, besides furnishing statistical and detailed accounts necessary for the information of the Brethren of that jurisdiction. He reported a gain of fifty-eight members for the year. He said: "Taking a calm and impartial view of the Order in our jurisdictiori, I am free to say that it is just holding its own." The income for the year was a little over $3,000, and after disbursements, left on hand about $1,500. The reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters were presented and'printed. Favorable reports were rendered and approved ontbe Grand Secretary's, Grand Treasurer's, District Deputy Grand Masters' and Trustees of Masonic Hall reports. ' The Grand .Lodge of Maine having sent out a circular to this jurisdiction, requesting actiof;l on certain subjects, the Granq, Lodge of

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Nova Scotia, through a committee, reported that their Constitution was in strict accordance with ancient usage, and they saw no good reason why'the Grand Lodge should depart from it. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report of 185 pages is found in the Journal. It is the work of several writers. M. W. Bro. B. Flint, Chairman of the Committee:= had been elected Grand Master and was justifiably exempt from making an extended report. However, he reviewed the Proceedings of thirty Grand Lodges. Brother Willets, another member of the CODlmittee, President of King's College, at Wint}sor, was so absorbed in the discharge of his duties, that he could not perform much labor as a member of the committee. The Grand Secretary, Brother Wm. Ross, c~l1ed to his assistance other Brethren, who aided him in the making up of the balance of the report.

Missouri, for 1897, was reviewed by Brother Ross, five pages being devoted to an examination of our Proceedings. He first paid due attention to the administration of Brother Jamison, our Grand Master, and gave him a most complimentary notice. The decisions of Brother Jamison were generally approved and conlmended, as well as his true Masonic character in enforcing dis.cipline. The major portion of the notice of Missouri was tilled with matter concerning the Grand Master's Address, from which he made numerous extracts. The other business of our Grand Lodge received due attention, concluding with mention of Brother McDowell as Grand Lecturer, and the work of this writer as Grand Secretary and "Reporter oil Correspondence." The report of the entire Committee, throughout, is a condensed review of Grand Lodge transactions, largely seasoned with extracts from the Journals examined. THOMAS B. FLINT, M. P., Yarmouth, Grand Master. HON. WM. Ross, Halifax, Grand Secretary. REV. DR. C. E. WILLETs,Cbairman of Com. on Cor.

OHIO. EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the City of Oolumbus October 20, 1897, being the same day on which the Grand Lodge of Missouri commenced its labors. The M.W. GrandMaster, Brother Barton Smith, being absent, R. W. Bro. Nelson Williams, Deputy Gra,.nd Mas,ter, pr~sided. I find no reason assigned for the absence of the

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Grand Master, but the Grand Lodge gav'e expression to its regret that he was unable to be presBnt at the Annual Communication. An address of ,vel come ,vas delivered to the Body by a Representative of the Fraternity in COlUlllbus, and by the Mayor of the' city. To the words of welcome extended by both, "the Deputy Grand Master replied in fitting terms," so says the record. The statistical information furnished shows a Lodge roll of 498, with a membership of 41,713. This was an increase over the past year's membership of 874. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master was quite lengthy, but full of local affairs, containing v'arious interests of the jurisdiction presented in fine form, and exhibiting a superior business grasp of the affairs ofthe Fraternity. This Address of the Grand Master' was read, in the absence of its author, by the Deputy Grand Master, Brother Williams . The announcement was made that "Free Masonry in Ohio moved steadily along in its prosperous course." It is learned from his statement that the Lod~es, with rare exceptions, are in excellent condition . Peace and harmony prevailed everywhere. The death of one of their Past Grand Junior Wardens, Brother Charles F. Bald win, was duly noted. This Brother had been buried with Masonic honors 路by the Grand Lodge, Past Grand Master BIto" Clapp having presided" Among other subjects treated at some length was the Order of E.astern Star. There seems to have been some difference of views respecting the occupation of Masonic Halls by this adjunct of tbe Masonic institution. The Grand Master favored this Order as far as occupying Masonic premises was concerned, provided that it was not recognized as, or claimed to be, Masonic, and that legal authority be gra.nted such Order to meet in Masonic Halls. One of the committees reporting upon this subject recommended that the consent of the Grand Master, required in order t6 occupy Masonic property, should be stricken out of the code. The question was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, whwadeclared that the code, as amended heretofore, referring to the Order of the Eastern Star, is in accordance with the law. I confess to such a degree of obtuseness as to be unable to inform my readers what is the present status of the question. A lew decieions were reported by. the Grand路 Master w hieb met wit禄 approval on the part of the Committere en Jurisprudence.

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Conflict with other jurisdictions. was brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge, in which the question oj perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material seemed to have figured prominently. The Adcl.ress contains reference to tbe Cexneau ··litigation, which ba.s been in the courts of that jurisdiction for s!ome years I gather, from the statement of the G:t'and Master that the Cerneauites" defeated in the Circuit Court, bad appealed to the Supreme Court of the State, where the cases are now pending. r•

Grand Master Smith called. attention to "degree peddlers," and said, "that such confidence operations are still fleecing the unwary." These peddlers are the excrescences growing out of the Oerneau confiiet in that jurisdiction, and claim to represent a body·· called a Grand Lodge. The recipients of such degrees are characterized as persons whose habits prevented them from ever be'coming Masons in legitimate Lodges. The Grand Master said: "If stlch recipient.s think the show is worth the price of admission, we have no, cause to ciomplain." The question of Rituals furnished b,.. the Grand Lodge to the Suoordinate Lodges, is' a question that qnite often claims the attention of Otll Ohio Brethren. That jurisdiction is numbel'ed among those who :mave what may be called "cipher" Rituals. MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Master described this, institntiorn as" 'the' glory and of Ohio Masonry." This is a eh~raeterization most, a~pro]>!riate and: pertinent, as all such inatitutii0DSi. in the diilere!D;·t .jurisdiet.i0i!a:sof tae conntry are doing a work :far greate;r t:m:aa has: ever ooena~m· plisbed QY the Fraternity before. Tbe responses tCll a ~j!'reular SieBE, ooi 10 t;he: Brethren od: Ohio:, appealing' :for aid in behalf of the H:€1me,. amounted to nearly $6,000. This sum enabled the Home to cai£TJ oat its work to the time of meeting of the Grand Lodge.. The Grand yss,ter eaitd tb'at this' meaDS of raising funds, f0:t' the H<o~me·w9s!bnt a 1~1l'1!p0'raty e:xpediellt, wbil'es, if eont.inue'd, would be open· to very s,~ri0~([)1l:)je'ctiQtB.", He ·werll sraid that ,. tbe Home sil!»(i)wd: no~ me 1'~£I~jeQ ·~s a Co.IDl!n@n beggar." ]from ten years'· experienM, as one t>lllNe Manage'l;"S of the )liss:ouri MasoDJile H<i>me", 1 v'Oluateer s' st.$tieBl~t tOi0rnr O'lhiQi Bretllren, that they will Herver make tQeil' "pri<i~ and~lo~ " 8' s'tlcuess" auu Ble~t tme demaBds forr wbien. it"me eB'eM~ "b:1d!,ep,etDm:ng lIpOA 'Wt>'lumulfY conrurioolig;;ns. liB the .all:aaemeD~,of ,~ide

such institutions, mere sentiment will not secure practical results. Success can only be secured on business principles, and by business methods. The Grand Master gave it as his judgment that the Home will not be upon a safe and substantial basis uritil a permanent fund is provided for its support. This is well and wisely said. We, of Missouri, have managed our Home upon business principles, pure and simple, by securing as large endowment as possible for the permanent fund, and by levying a per capita tax 'opon our members of fifty cents per annum. This amount is cheerfully and willin'gly paid by the more than five hundred Lodges in Missouri.. This income furnishes ample revenue for the ,maintenance of the Home, thereby enabling us to keep out of debt and have sufficient means on hand to meet emergencies. I learn from the Address that the management of the Ohio Home is meeting with embarrassments at one point that have be'en encountered by our Board of the Missouri Home almost from the beginning. The Lodges of this jurisdiction think that because they pay the levy made upon them by the Grand Lodge, for the support of the Home, that every kind and character of needy dependents should be admitted to this asylum of benevolence; hence, we have been 'constantly appealed to by the Lodges to admit the infirm and helpless, who should be assigned' to the hospital rather than to a home. We are unable to meet the demands in such cases, for the reason that we are not provided, and cannot be, with the facilities of doing hospital work. Failing to receive such applicants, the Board suffers from the criticism and reprehension of the Brethren, who think that the halt, and blind, and paralyzed, and helpless applicants recommended should be received without any regard to .our ability to provide or care for them. Asour Home was originally intended to be a nursery for the orphans of deceased Brethren, the crowding upon us of the aged and infirm would, of necessity, exclude many orphans, and at the same time bring ,an element into our Home that would not produce desirable conditions for young life, and the training of juvenile nature in contact with these aged and decrepit people. The Grand Master concluded his very able paper by dU'e acknowledgment of-the路 honors conferred by his Brethren, and gave expressions of appreciation of the kindness of the Fraternity at large. The Deputy Grand Master, Brother Nelson Williams, submitted a report detailing his official acts during the term, and furnishiBg memorial tributes to deceased Brethren; among them were ~ev. Thomas Mellish, Grand Chaplain of several of- the Masonic Grand Bodies. The Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge, had been called from his post of duty by the summons

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that none can disregard, and Brother Jacob路 Randall, who had filled the position for thirty-two successive years, surrendered the emblem of his office and departed from his work, never again to return. The report of the Deputy Grand Master was referred, with the Grand Master's Address, to a proper committee. The Grand Treasurer submitted a statistical exhibit of a:Efairs connected with his position, showing that the receipts for the year, added to the balance on hand at last session, amounted to $51,575. The disbursements made left a clean balance in hand, at the time of his report, of $26,400.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

R. W. Bro. J. H. Bromwell, Grand SecretarY', submitted a valuable contribution to the business of the Grand Lodge, dealing both in general and statistical matter. He reported that success had been achieved in securing complete returns from each of the Lod ges, and recorded, with satisfaction, considerable increase of membership" which, as heretofore noted, amounted to 874. It was his tenth annual report, and he took occasion to review the preceding decade, giving the figures of each year, indicating a steady, a;n.d, sometimes, rather remarkable gain during those years. The total net gain during that time was nearly 9,000. He stated that at the same rate of increase during the next decade the rolls would show a membership of 50,000. No new Lodges had been created, and none had ceased to exist, but the numbers stood as heretofore, being 498.' The report of Brother Bromwell is one'of rare business merit. I may be pardoned for the introduction of a pleasing little incident,. personal to myself, and which, I hope, will not offend the modesty of Brother Bromwell. In the month of May, one afternoon, I took the sleeper from Washington City to St. Louis, and while engaged in reading in the smoking-room, a gentle.man of fine presence came路 in and took a seat quite near me. Presently he made a passing remark,. addressed to myself, to which I responde'd and handed him my card,. at the same time he passed his over to me, and immediately th~re was, a Mntualresponse, indicating pleasant surprise on the part of both, of" B Bello, Vinci! 1" "Hello, B.romwell." We were immediately good friends, glad to see each other, and enjoyed a long and delightful' intercourse so. far $.S .this writer was concerned. Brother Bromwell was returning to his home in Oincinnati, from Con'gress, of which body he has been a member for some time.

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I do not understand how he can perform the duties of his office so efficiently ~s a Grand Secretary, and at the same time represent one of the districts of the great State of Ohio, in Congress. I would not indulge in humor, but cannot refrain from projecting the question at him-how he could obtain his own consent to come down fr9ID the office of Grand Secretary of the Grand Jurisdiction of Ohio, and go to Congress? He will indulge the personal expression of sentiment in this place that I regard him as a first-class Grand Secretary; as to his representative ability in the political arena of life, I mllst leave others to determine. When I quit business, many years ago, and entered the Ministry, my wife said to the church: "You have spoiled a good business man to make a very poor preach~r." The application of this verdict is not intended for Brother Bromwell. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge embrace various reports touching divers and sundry questions; that of the Oommittee on Jurisprudence being the chief one. Said Committee treated, at considerable length, and with marked ability, the subject of Perpetual Jurisdiction over rejected materia1.I join in the following conclusion of said Oommittee: "The only wise, just and philanthropic rule, in the opinion of your COlumittee, is to let every State and every Lodge judge for itself of the fitness or unfitness for Masonry of those who have resided within its territory a sufficient time to enable their merits or demerits to be known." A clearer exposition of the true principle governing this question I have not met with. The Grand Lodge ordered the incoming Grand Master to have prepared a Past Grand Master's Jewel, to be presented to the retiring Grand Master, Brother Barton Smith. I met with one case that is not sufficiently lucid to enable me to pass upon its merits. P. G. Master Bro. Goodale submitted a paper stating that it had been reported that one of the Subordinate Lodges of the State had conferred the first, second and third degrees of IVIasonry upon the same candidate the same evening,which is in contravention of the laws of the Grand Lodge; it is also recited that such action had been taken under dispensation, granted by the Grand Master, and further, tnat the Address of the路 Grand Maste~, had made no mention of such dispensation. The concluding resolution of the paper was that the incoming Grand Master, Brother Wiiliams, be instructed to investigate such report, and if it is found correct to take suitable action in the matter. The paper presented was adopted. What will be the sequel remains to be seen at the next Grand Lodges:es:sion.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering 336 pages was prepared and submitted by that veteran writer, M. W. Bro. W. M.Ounningham. He reviewed the Proceedings of sixty American Grand Lodges, and furnished more or less information concerniDg all foreign Grand Bodies. In opening his report he announced that '~A brief synopsis bas been given of the most important matters of legislatioh in each of the Grand Lodges throughout the world with which this Grand Lodge is in Fraternal correspondence." This method was observed throughout the entire review. His work is a volume in itself, large, full and complete, toaching all the questions of interest to the general Fraternity. His review is graced by plenty of extracts from the ,yorks examined, attended with pertinent and vigorous comments. He commented pertinently, while reviewing Iowa, on the subject of non-affiliation and the rejection of Masons who seek to affiliate with Lodges. He regards the laws of different jurisdictions, operating to the suspension of so many members of the Craft for non-payment of dues, to say the least~ unfortunate,. if not of more serious character, and characterized such legislation as one-sided. He thinks that suspension-as I gather from bis remarks-should not be a penalty for delinqtlency of dues, but said, "dropping- from the roll should he a sufficient penalty for non-payment of dues." I enjoy reading the productions of Brother Cunningham's brain and pen, as he is always genial, truly courteou;s, and genuinely Fraternal. Our Grand Lodge Proceedings, for 1896, were accorded some eight pages of his space, which was certainly very liberal on the part of our Ohio coworker. It is to be regretted that our opportunity for reviewing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Missouri are so remote from the transactions of the Bodies. Both Grand Lodges have a fixed time of meeting, being the third Wednesday of October in each ye,ar; the consequence is our Proceedings cannot be revie'wed and furnished to the readers ior a long period after the sessions have closed. BrotherCunnin~ham character.ized the Address of Brother Hough, our Gran,", Master,as an "interesting business paper." That Address was well summarized, followed by notices of the reports of the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturer, Boards of Relief, Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and the report concerning our Ma,sonicHome. Turning to the report of this Comulittee on Correspondence, he did me the honor to say that I "submitted an able and Fraternal synopsis of the printed Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges.." My tribute to the United States Flag was appropriated in full. Brother Ounningham characterized my work as patriotic. Some writers on correspondence have shown a disposition to criticise my

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deliverances in that direction. I am prouder now of the utterance then g;iven to the reader and to the world than ever before, and record, with intense satisfaction, that the flag of the" Free heart's only home" floats to-day in triumph over conquered territory wrested from the grasp of cruel tyrants and bIo'ody-handed enemies of Liberty and Freemasonry. In view of the achievements of our brave-hearted soldiers and sailors, I join in the apotheosis of an American poet"Forever float that standard sheet, \Vhere breathes a foe but falls before us? With Freedom's soil beneath our feet, And Freedom's banner streaming o'er us."

Brother Cunningham does not concur with me, or approve my views respecting the Degree of Past Master. He thinks that said de~ree, though possessed by Capitular Masonry, should not be abandon ed by the Grand Lodge. He said, "The ceremonies of installation of Past Master belong to Craft Masonry." Accepting this statement from my able and learned Brother Cunningham as trne, by what right or authority is the degree made a part of Capitular or Royal Arch ceremony? If the degree belongs to Symbolic Masonry, the other branch has no right to use it. If it is properly located in the domain of Capitular Masonry, our Grand Lodge did right in removing it from Symbolic Masonry. Brother Cunningham summarized everything in our Proceedings, and furnished a complete view of our doings to his readers. Winding up his labors he presented a history of Cerneauism and clandestine Lodges in that jurisdiction. From his treatment of said subject, I bave reached the conclusion that the game is not worth the candle. He refers to a new Masonic reviewer in the Grand Lodge of Washington, who has been highly extolled by th~ Cerneauites, and who seems to be a sympathizer with, and defender of, that anomalous Body in Ohio known as a Clandestine Grand Lodge. This writer, . Brather Cunningham says, is by the name of Upton. I do n.otknow to what extent said writer has given" aid and comfort to the enemy," or extended to them his sympathy, but I could easily believe that said Washington reviewer, by the name of Upton, would.align himself with the kickers and non-allegiant factionists found in the State of Ohio. While I am not yet advised as to his position on the question, 1 am quietly anticipating the attitude he will ass'l;1me on the subject of colored Lodges and their recognition as legitimate Masons. When the Pro.. ceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington come to hand, I will be the better prepared to determine the status of the aforesaid reviewer and anomalous writer of the Grand Lodge of Washington. NELSON WILLIAMS, Hamilton, Grand Master. J. H. BROMWELL, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary. W. M. OUNNINGHAM, Newark, Com. on Cor.

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PEN NSYLVAN IA-1897. Quarterly Oommunications were held in March, June, September and December. These sessions were presided oyer by M. W. Bro. Wm. J. Kelley, Grand Master. Brother Wm. A., Sinn was Grand Secretary. The average attendance at' these sessions was 156. The December Quarterly was essentially a business session. The Grand Officers were elected at that time. This Grand Lodge maBages large financial interests, and therefore had for consideration numerous reports. One was from the Trustees of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, which amounts to $75,000. The' Girard bequest shows $63,950. The Patton Memorial Fund amounts to $56,000. All these funds are safely invested and yield a good interest, which is disposed of by the Grand Lodge for beneficiary purposes. The commissioner of the Sinking Fund made a report, which was received and ordered filed. The Oommittee 'on Finance reported as income for the year something over $148,000. The disbursements from said amount left about $10,000 balance in the treasnry. The estimated receipts for the ensuing year were placed at $87,000, and anticipated expenditures some $60,000. The expense of running the Masonic Temple was said to have been $16,847. The Annual Communication, number not given, was held, as were all the others, in the Masonic Temple, at Philadelphia. This was the installation session for the year, and was opened on the 27th of December,189i. Seventy-two Lodges were represented, as shown by the record. Reports of various kinds were submitted and acted upon. The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Wm. J. Kelley, having been re-el~cted at the Quart~rly Session, delivered an Address. This Address preceded the installation of Grand Officers. From the Address, it is learned that the membership at the close of that term is estimated at 52,500, showing an estimated increase of about 1,469. He stated the debt of the Grand Lodge was $335,250, showing a decrease for the year of $76,550. Thus, the Grand Lodge is gradually reducing the immense debt assumed years ago in the erection of their grand Temple. The Grand Master had created one Lodge under dispensation. He reported numerous visits, comer-stones laid and decisions rendered. Sp:eciaI dispensations were granted to meet local needs. Several special edicts had been issued, which he reported to the Grand .Lod:ge. Nomerous other subjects were mentioned in the Address, of IOCRI G. L. Ap.-9.

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interest only. Installation ceremonies, and appointments following, ended the session. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report covers 148 pages. The committee was composed of five different members, of which Brother Michael Arnold, Past Grand Master, was Chairman. The committee said, in conclusion: "We have not attempted to engage in debate with any of the Grand Lodges, Grand Masters, or their committees. We have set do'wn naught in malice, but have rather attempted to cull Masonic news for our own Brethren, to whom we no,v subn1it it, just as it is." The work of "culling Masonic news" from the Journals reviewed explains the absence of original matter on the part of the committee, as the report is composed of extracts fJoIn Grand Lodge Proceedings almost entirely. Our Missouri Proceedings, for 1896, received the compliment of lees than two pages, and was lllade up of excerpts from the Grand Master's Address, although the committee did not inform their readers who the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was tor 1896. In the exordium of the committee, we find the statement that the work of reading and digesting the reports of the several Grand Lodges was divided intq four parts and assigned to four members of the committee. It is said that the chairrnan was unable to digest more than one of the reports. The Grand Master, Brother Wm. J. Kelley, and the Grand Secretary, Brother Wm ..A.. Sinn, were both re-elected, and have their address at Masonic Temple, Philadelphia.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Charlottetown, commencing on the 24th day of June, 1897. M. W. Bro. John L. Thompson, was Grand Master, and Niel MacKelvie, was Grand Secretary. Numerous Past Grand Offieers, Representatives of Grand Lodges, together with the representatives of the twelve Lodges of the

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jurisdiction, were present. 520 members make up the strength of the FrH.ternity in that jurisdiction. ADDRESS.

A very brief, but business-like Address was presented by the Grand :Master, in which he reported two Emergent Communications held, each being for the purpose of paying Masonic and Memorial tributes to two Past Grand Officers; one was M. W. Bro. John W. Morrison, Past Grand Master, and the other,Brother B. Wilson Higgs, Past Grand Secretary. Appropriate tributes were paid these deceased Brethren by the Grand Master, in his Address. Following this he reported comluissions issued, dispensations granted, and visits made. His Address was carefully considered by a committee, and the matters presented generally approved or properly referred. The report of the Grand Secretary was full of details, embracing a very brief statement as to their finances. He had received, during the term, -the sum of $261.90; after all disbursements the Grand Treasurer reported that he had a balance on hand of $103.75. During the session a distinguished visitor appeared among them, and was received with appropriate honors and a cordial welcome; this was'M. W. Bro. (John W. Ruhland, Past Grand Master of Nova Scotia. On motion, a committee was appointed to prepare and present suitable resolutions and congratulations to Queen Victoria, on her long, prosperous, and eminently wise administration. This little Grand Lodge has been in correspondence with the Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick looking to the establishment of a Masonic Home. The snbject was referred to the respective Grand IJOdges by the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward's Island. A communi<tation from the Grand Secretary of Nova Scotia was presented, announcing that a committee had been appointed to confer with a like committee from Prince Edward's Island 1 looking to a consolidation of the latter with that of Nova Scotia. I do not find that any action was taken by the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward's Island. I observe that the Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge receives, for his labors, the mllpificent sum of $150 per year. There was no report on correspondence rendered. LEONARD MORRIS, NIEL MACKELVIE

Summerside, Grand Master. Summerside, Grand Secretary.

182 QUEBEC. TWENTY路EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of Quebec convened in the City of Montreal on the 26th day of January, 1898. M. W. Bro. E. T. D. Chambers, Grand Master, present and presiding. M. W. Bro. John H. Isaacson was Grand Secretary. The usual Grand Officers were in their places. Numbers of Past Grand Officers, including seven Past Grand Masters, were present, with Representatives from fifty-two of the fifty-six Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction. These Lodges contain 3,950 members. ADDRESS.

An A.ddress of twenty pages was presented. The Grand Master stated that while there was no event of special moment to record, yet peace and harmony had abounded throughout the jurisdiction. He paid tender tribute to the honored dead who had passed away since the last Oommunication. One Lodge had been created under dispen .. sation. Relations with other Grand Lodges were announced as exceedingly pleasant and satisfactory. He characterized the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru as "apostasy, or Masonic suicide of the Grand Lodge." He announced that the Grand Lodge" jurisdiction of Quebec had peen invaded by the Grand Orient of France, which had established a Lodge in the City of Montreal. In order to counteract and forestall the consequen'ces of such illegitimate movement, he issued his proclamation, and caused it to be distributed throughout the territory of the Grand Lodge in both the English and French languages. The A.ddress of Brother Chambers was an able business p~per, taken up almost wholly with matters of local interest. It is just sucn a paper as I expected from him, and evidences the wisdom of his choice as Grand Master. He dealt firmly and intelligently with all matters deserving attention. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Isaacson, followed the address of the. Grand Master, showing that the income for the year bad been some $2,500. He made record of the special dispensations issued by order of the'Grand Master. a large proportion of which had been to confer degrees out of the prescribed time. His report was made up of both general and statistical matter. lle recorded the fact of a long and dangerous illness through which he had passed, hut announced, with gratitude to God, his restoration to comparative health.

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The Grand Treasurer submitted a statement of the finances of the Body, showing that the assets of the Grand Lodge were $13,403. The reports from the several District Deputies of. the jurisdiction followed with interesting statistical information. Numerous reports of local moment are found in the Journal. The Grand Lodge ordered the printing of the Constitution in the French language, and made an appropriation for that purpose. Report of the Committee on the "State of Masonry" in the Province is both extended and interesting; indeed, it embraces everything that had claimed the. consideration of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

Since the retirement of 1\1:. -W. Bro. Chambers, who served the Grand Lodge long and ably as its committee, the work has been performed by Brother Will H. Whyte. The report rendered by him covers one hundred and twenty-two pages. He reviewed the proceedings of fifty-nine English-speaking Grand Lodges. The work is well written, and is plentifully seasoned with extracts. He summarized very well, and thus made an attractive report. The Grand l,odge of Missouri for 1897 received a one page notice.. He pronounced the address of Grand Master Jamison asa "conlplete business document." A very brief notice was taken of our Grand Lodge doin~s. The Grand Master, Brother E. T.. D. Chanlbers, was re-elected; his address is Quebec City. Brother John H. Isaacson was re-elected Grand Secretary, and resides at Montreal.

RHODE ISLAND-1897. A large portion of the Journal, now being examined, is filled with accounts of the laying of corner-stones of two public buildings, i. e., the State House and a Masonic Temple. In addition to the lengthy ceremonies used, there were several addressef=5 delivered, embracing matters incident to the history of the State, and Masonic interests of the jurisdiction.. The speeches took up some thirty pages of the Journal. The l07th Annual "Communication was held in the City of Providence, commencing on the 7th of May: 1897. At all the sessions,

134 special and annual, Grand Master Wm. H. Cravdey presided and officiated. Brother Ed win Baker was Grand Secretary. There are thirty-seven Lodges on the roll, with a membership of Thirty-three Lodges were represented at the Annual Communication. The income for the year for dues amounted to $2,500.

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The Grand Master submitted a business document embracing seven pages. It contains a list of the "honored dead" of the jurisdiction. A nun1ber of dispensations were reported, visits made, decisions rendered and a few other official acts performed. The Deputies of Districts Inade due report of their work in the field. Brother Baker~ Grand Secretary, gave a very full and detailed account of the business operations of the term then closing. He had received the Lodge returns on or before the appointed time. These show a net gain of 130. He accounted for $4,591 that passed through his hands. The disbursements amounted to nearly the same sum. He reported as to the library, showing 3,309 "pamphlets and bound volumes in the library at the present time, certainly a fair beginning." The Address of the Grand lVIaster was reported upon by a conlnlittee and he was commended for" the zeal and care exercised over the Craft during' his administration." As to his decisions, the committee asked for "further time in which to consider the same, and to consult authorities in regard to some of them." There were only three of them. The business of the session was brief and local. No report on Correspondence. CYRUS

Providence, Gran"d Master. Providence, Grand Secretary.

VAN SLYCK,

EDWIN BAKER,

SOUTH CAROLINA. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,

The Journal before me contains the minutes of four Special Communications, convened to lay corner-stones of public buildings. M. W. Bro. Jacob T. Barron, Grand Master, presided at these special occasions, as he did at the One Hundred and Twenty-First Annual Session. Brother Charles J. Inglesby was Grand Secretary. In addition to the Grand and Past Grand Officers in attendance, there were present Representatives of 175 of the 179 Lodges of the jurisdiction. The

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membership is reported at 5,853. Uonnting the losses sustained by dropping from the roll, dimissions and deaths, the decrease largely overlaps the gain. ADDRESS.

An Address of nine pages, evidencing the business ability of the Grand Master, was furnished. Basing his observations on information obtained, the Grand Master assumed that "the general condition of the Craft is fairly good." The committee reporting on his Address, expressed regret that the information did not enable the Grand Master to say something more enco.uraging. The same committee said: "It is a lamentable fact that South Carolina Masonry is not in any respect holding its own with her sister jurisdictions." Reading between the lines it is apparent to this writer that Masonry in the Palmetto State is not making progress, or nleasu,ring up to the standard of opportunity furnished in this day of intellectual and moral advancement. The Grand Master rendered a consecut.ive statement of official acts performed by him, such as laying corner路stones, granting dispensa路 tions, rendering decisions, and last, but not least, "making a Mason at sight." In reporting the special dispensations, there are seven out of ten mentioned, granting permission to confer degrees in an extra路 ordinary manner. Masonry must be easily obtained in that Grand Jurisdiction. The statement is fllrnished that on visiting a certain Lodge for the purpose of conferring the Third Degree, and finding the candidate could not attend on account of sickness,' he gave the IJodge the benefit of his official presence by exercising his extraordinary powers in making a Master Mason out of a F. C., who had not been examined, nor elected by his Lodg-e to receive the Master's Degree. The committee on Grand Master's Address approved this act, sayin~ it was a landmark of Masonry, and that the Grand Master could not be deprived of the right to make Masons at sight. I suppose it is all right in South Carolina, and in a few other jurisdictions where "the mighty power in me vested" enables such officers to set aside written law and solemnly enacted路 Constitutions. It is a great pity that they did not take up a candidate from the outside world and shoot him through the entire ceremonies of the three degrees. If it were so important that this candidate should receive the remaining degree in advance of time of his examination, which was dispensed with in the Second Degree, and a ballot disregarded, which is pretty generally considered the palladiuln of Masonic rights and privileges, why not dispense with all forms and preliminary considerations? That thing, called "prerogative," is a great"power in the estimation of some people.

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The Grand Master subnlitted a nUlnber of reconlmendations in his Address, which were duly considered by the COlnrnittee on J urisprudence, and for the nlost part approved. During the session a most interesting affair took place when the portraits of Past Grand Masters 'were presented to and received by the Grand IJodge. The Grand Treasurer reported receipts from dq.es and. rents, constituting the total fund of the year, at about $10,000. After disbursements there remained in his hands at the session of the Grand Lodge, $175. The Grand Secretary reported, as income from dues for the term, $7,340. The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, Brother B. F. Bartraol, presented to the Grand Lodg-e, through Brother Inglesby, the Grand Secretary, a copy of "Ahiman Rezon," so says the Journal. This work w.as printed by Dr. Dalcho, in 1807. The courtesy was dilly appreciated, and a vote of thanks accorded by the Grand Lodge. Reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters are found in the ~J ournal. From a statement rendered to the Body, it is understood that the Grand Lodge debt on the Temple alllounted to $16,929. This indebtedness is bearing interest at six per cent on one portion, and seven per cent on another. The Committee on Jurisprudence, in passing upon a ruling of the Grand l\faster, concerning Masonic .funerals, made the following deliverance; "It is improper for Masons to unite with any other secret Order in the burial of a Mason Masonically." A special report on Oorrespondence, covering less than two pages, briefly considered the status of Mexican Masonry. The committee said: " The Grand Lodge of Mexico appears to be in the throes of upheaval and revolutionary struggle~ Mexican Masonry seems to be in a very much llluddled, and withal, chaotic condition." Just prior .to the close of the Grand Lodge, a beautiful gold watch was presented to P. G. Master Claude E. Sawyer, as a testimonial of regard and appreciation of his efficient and faithful services while Grand Master of South Carolina. The record says: "M. W. Bro. Sawyer, in eloquent and feeling language, repeived the testimoni'al." One of the Lodges, through a Brother appointed for that purpose, presented to Brother Jacob T. Barron, retiring Grand Master, a portrait. I suppose it was accepted in proper terms, although the record says nothing about it. During the session an invitation was presented from Charleston Lodges, to the Grand Lodge, asking that Body to be present at an " oyster roast," to be given at a specified point. The invitation was unanimously accepted. The Grand Secretary, by way of addendum to bis minutes, states that the Grand Lodge, visiting Brethren with their wives and daughters, and many others, went aboard the steamer " Planter," and enjoyed a delightful trip across the bay, reaching the

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point where the oysters were roasted. It is recorded as one of the incidents of the occasion that the "oyster-roast" was an immense success. My only regret in recording this historical incident connected with the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, is that I was not there to test .. the quality of those oysters. JACOB T. BARRON, Oolumbia, Grand Master. CHARLES J. INGLESBY, Oharleston, Grand Secretary.

SOUTH DAKOTA. TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICAT10':'.

This session of the Grand LOGgewas held in the city of Sioux Falls, June 14, 1898. M. W. Bro. Gilbert W. Coe, Grand l\{aster, presided, with'R. W. Bro. George A. Pettigrew, Grand Secretary. Following the opening, an address of welcome was delivered, to which due response was made on the part of arepresentative of the Grand Lodge. If I had the ear of Grand Secretary Pettigrew, be would rece,ive some useful suggestions as to index, recapitulation, and other additions to his very creditable annual. ADDHESS.

An Address covering thirteen pages was presented by the Grand Master, in which I find recorded the death of R. W. Bro. Franklin J. DeWitt, the first Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. In consequence of ill-health he declined the office of Grand Master, to which he was elected at the session succeeding his term as Deputy Grand Master. Grand Master Coe reported creating. one Lodge U. D., and the same received a Oharter during the session. Other dispensations were reported, embracing several cases where privileges were granted to confer degrees out of time. The recipients of these favors seem to have been parties who were about to leave hOlne and enter the service of their country as officers and soldiers.

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the Grand Master. A request had been made to Grand Master Coe to' create a traveling or army Lodge, to be assigned to the First Regiment of South Dakota Infantry. This application was. refused, the Grand Master. stating that he did not think it one of the prerogatives of his office to comply with such request. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved his refusal, saying that it was improper to grant dispensation for the so-called traveling Lodge. I am glad to note that this view of the case was taken, not only by the Grand Master, but approved by the Grand Lodge, and thus prevented distributing Masonry to parties in the service who "vonId most likely never obtain admission to the Fraternity at home. During the Civil War in this country, there were many arlUY Lodges created by Grand Lodges. One of them, temporarily located in this State, conferred the degrees upon men enlisted in the army, who came out of the war fnll-fledged 11asons, but never could have obtained Masonic privilege frOln the Lodge at home, and also failed of recognition by our local Lodges. I am proud to record the fact that the Grand Lodge of l\1issouri did not create any such traveling institutions. One decision was reported by the Grand Master, which Inet approval, being fairly within the limits of their well-defined and existing laws. The Grand Master recolllmended the revision of their laws, owing to many deficiencies no"Vv existing. The committee on that subject heartily approved the same, and suggested the appointment of a committee of three for that purpose. The Grand Master said: " I am pleased t9 report that 'we are at peace with all sister Grand Lodges with whom we are in correspondence." Application having been made to the Grand Master for pernlission to issue, what we term in Missouri, "begging circulars," he very promptly denied all such requests. He reported the surrender of Charters of t"~YoLodges. The Grand Master thought that the Grand Lodge of South Dakota was old enough and strong enough to establish a permanent Horne, and no longer keep the Body" on wheels." The Committee on Jurisprudence said they did not deem a permanent location of the Grand Lodge at all advisable, so the Grand Lodge will continue to move from place to place as the spirit moves them. I have sought diligently through the Proceedings to ascertain something definite as to the state of the Craft and number of Lodges, and Lodges represented at the Grand Lodge. The only information I have is found in the Grand Master's Address, where he says "the Craft in this State is in a healthy and prosperous condition." It is ascertained that the membership in the Lodges of that jurisdiction amounted to 4,460, being a gain of 132. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge was路 reported as satisfactory, the report of the Grand Treasurer showing a balance on hand of nearly $4,000.

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During the session, the Grand Lodge was visited by the Governor of that State, Brother Andrew E. Lee,who, in his remarks, said that he was "glad to be a Mason, and glad to be in the Grand Lodge." The Committee on Appeals and Grievances submitted their findings in two cases. In one case the party had been e,xpelled by his Lodge, and was at the time of the Grand Lodge session.in the penitentiary, serving a term for violation of the laws of the State. The other was an instance where a brutal husband 'was charged with drunkenness and abusing his wife; in both cases the action of the Lodges in the expulsion of these erring Brethren was affirmed. The Grand Lodge made provision for the observance of their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary, which 'will be celebrated at the next Annual Oomm~nication. M. W. Bro. Wm. Blatt, Past Grand Master, was appointed to prepare "an historical address" for the occasion. Knowing Brother Blatt as a writer, I am prepared to announce in advance that it will be an admirable Address, and one which I would like to hear delivered; as I may not enjoy this pleasure, I trust to have the privilege of reading it. The action of the Grand Lodge of Peru met merited condemnation. One of the Past Grand Masters of that jurisdiction, :rvI. W. Bro. John Q. A. Braden, has gone to the front as a private soldier, and was reported at San Francisco, awaiting his transfer to the seat of war; no doubt, by this time our M. W. Brother is with Admiral Dewey, at the already famous and historic city of Manilla. I cordially join in the prayers of his Brethren of the Grand Lodge, that the watchful care of our Heavenly Father may be over and protect and defend him, and bring him again, even though war-scarred, back to his home, friends and Brethren. The Grand Officers were created a Body of Trustees for the Grand Lodge, and received instructions to incorporate the same under the laws of the State. This must suffice for my respects and attention to the doings of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Wm. Blatt, Committee on Correspondence, furnished another of his chaste, practical and strong prodnctions, placing it along.. side the many reports of the past. The review covers 128 pages, and, with the fewest number of exceptions, is a written production. There is taste and artistic beauty displayed in the headings of each Grand Lodge. The scales of Justice appear now and then, with the various implements of the Craft, fnconnection with the illustration heading each review. Missouri had assigned it a double square and trowel. Perhaps Brother Blatt intended to suggest to us Missouri Masons that we need two squares instead of one by which" 路tosquare our actions with all mankind, and especiallyl members of the Craft, and then supplied the

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trowel, admonishing us to spread the cement, Brotherly Love and Affection, and thus become indissolubly united in society of friends and Brothers. This was very thoughtful in him to use such suggestive implements to the Grandmother of Masonry in South Dakota. If I were to prepare headings of like kind, I should not give South Dakota what Brother Blatt gave. Texas. The square and compass appear as a part . of the ornapientation of the Texas page, and a magnificent specimen of a fat, attractive, handsome-looking porker, with curly tail, and ears to the front, was added. Perhaps Brother Blatt knows that Texas produces that kind of animal, not in Masonry, but in their wonderfully vital and productive soil. Our Missouri Proceedings, for 1897, received two pages of his comments and kind consideration.

The Address of Brother Jamison, our Grand l\Iaster, was carefully reviewed, and his decisions duly considered. The findings of the Grand Lodge on all questions of Jurisprudence mentioned, received the approval of Brother Blatt. Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, concerning the Gran Dieta of Mexico, for the next year, he remarked pleasantly, "We do not fear the conclusion; Brother Vincil will be in evidence about that time." Brother Blatt thinks that 160 pages, making up a report on Oorrespondence, is less than the Craft in and out of lVlissouri should receive from this writer.. I beg to say that I would gladly have such reportmnch less than I have ever been able to make it. I am pleased to note that Brother Blatt approved my reference to the inaccurate expression contained in the report of the Committee on Obituaries. lam lnade doubly happy by a closing remark found in his reference to Misisouri. "Weare in full accord with this eminent Brother in all leading Masonic subjects." It is now past mid-summer, the printer is waiting, and the press of Grand Lodge duties approaching,must .be my excuse for not lingering longer in pleasant converse with my esteemed Brother Blatt. LEVOY, Webster, Grand Master. A. PETTIGREW, Flandreau, Grand Secretary. Wl\'I. BLATT, Yankton, Com. on Cor. LOUIS

GEORGE

TENNESSEE. EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

This Grand Lodge always holds its session in the City of Nashville,. The Eighty-Fourth Communication was opened in Freemasons' Hall, January 26, 1898. M. W. Bro. A. N. SloaB. was Grand Master, and Brother John Garrett, Grand路 Secretary, and the usual complement of

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Grand Officers. There were present nineteen Past Grand Masters, and Representatives from a large number of Lodges: From a comparative statement furnished by the Grand Secretary, the losses sustained in the jurisdiction were larger than the gains, so that while Masonry seems to have advanced in every essential view, the membership has fallen behind. ADDRESS.

Brother Sloan presented an Address of ten pages, in which he stated their exemption from the visitations of death as follows: "I am duly thankful to the Great Giver of all good to report no deaths in the list of Grand or Past Grand Officers of the past year." The Address contains an official report of his administration, such as commissions ordered, dispensations granted, new Lodges created and other matters of local interest. He bad granted dispensations for the formation of four new Lodges. One petition for a dispensation to form a new Lodge at a given point was refused on the ground that some of the petitioners were engaged in the liquor business, and that the party selected for Worshipful Master was a liquor seller. This refusal met a cordial endorsement bytbe Oommittee on Jurisprudence. I have always thought a great deal of Tennesseeans and Tennessee Masons, but my appreciation of the moral manhood of the Fraternity in that jurisdiction bas advanced very largely since reading the above actioD Seven Charters were granted for the creation of Lodges that bad been under dispensation a proper tilne. Twenty-one official rulings were reported and duly con sidered . by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and were approved with one or two exceptions. t

A question had been submitted to the Grand Master, asking if a 路 Mason could retain his good standing and engage in the manufacture of intoxieating liquor. His answer was, that "we will not tolerate in our Order an act that debars a man from joining the Order." This is additional evidence, in my view, of the high moral ground occupied by the Craft in the grand old jurisdiction of Tennessee. The question was presented to him: "Has the Scottish Rite anything todow;ith the rite of affiliation?" Answer: "In this jurisdiction it has not.. " It seems to me in any jurisdiction of Symbolic Masonry, that SCQ,ttish Rite Masonry cannot be recognized or known, because the membership of Symbolic Lodges are not supposed to know anything about theso~cal1ed high degrees.

Appendix. The Grand Master regretted that, owing to business relations and a disastrous fire through which he had passed, he had been unable to make many official visits. Foreign relations were referred to, but as the Grand Lodge of Tennessee had abolished the Grand Representative system, there is nothing by which the Grand Master could learn where that Grand Lodge "is at." A proposition was introduced during the session looking to the establishment of a representative system. Reference was luade, in the Address, to the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru in ignoring the Bible. MASONIO HOME.

The Masons of Tennessee have a Masonic ROIne; they are very proud of it, and well may they be. 'fhe Grand Master, in mentioning it, said: "It is the one great charity which demands the attention and kindest regards of every Mason in Tennessee." He closed his very superior business paper by submitting a number of recommendations, w hieh were referred to the proper committee. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Garrett ("Our John"), embraces a fund of information pertaining to the Grand Jurisdiction. He furnished a complete list or ledger, showing the donations of all Masonic bodies to the Masonic Home from its organization. Thus will be perpetuated the name and good deeds of Masonic bodies and individual contributors to that noble charity of Tennessee Masons. The Grand Treasurer reported the funds in his hands, including balance on hand from last year and income from the term, amounting to $39,306. There is a lengthy and well-prepared report found in the Proceedings fronl the Board of Custodians having charge of the Ritualistic work. The subject was treated very forcibly of requiring Masterselect to qualify themselves to do the work before their installation. This is an important and interesting view of the responsibility, which is more difficult to conform to than may be imagined. An amendment looking to this requirement was submitted,路 proposing to change the law, which proposition went over to the next session. The record contains statements concerning some valuable bequests that have been made to the Masonic Home. The report of the Board of Qontrol ,of that institution is the most interesting and entertaining document found in the Journal of the Grand Lodge. It is stated that the total number of inmates for the year is 103; the average number for twelve months was 95. Cost per capita iashown to he $55.42 per

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annunl. This is less than $5.00 per capita per month, and is the lowest of any Masonic Home in this country. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has mad~ a start in the direction of securing a permanent endowment for the Masonic Home. The amount acquired up to date is a little over $1,300. I hope the Brethren in that jurisdiction will not be discouraged, or "despise the day of small things." The Grand Lodge made an appropriation to aid the institution for the current year in the sum of $2,500. During the session the children of the Home gave a delightful entertainlnent to the members of the Grand Lodge. This entertainment was furnished in the Masonic theatre, and rendered in the presence of a crowded house. After prayer by three little girls, there followed the rendition of a splendid programme, consisting of music, recitations, dri~l, etc. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution sending greetings to the venerable Past Grand Master, Brother A. M. Hughes, who still lingers on the shores of Time, having reached the rare old age of 86 years. It was his desire to attend the session, but had been prevented by infirmity from doing so. In providing ways and means for the ensuing term, the committee on that subject recommended that the per capita tax be placed at $1.00, fifty cents of which is to be used ~xclusively for the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home. I have thus hurriedly gleaned from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee matters of such interest as, I trust, will please the readers of this review. CORRESPONDENCE.

I turn with pleasurable interest to the Journal of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, knowing that the author of the report on Correspondence is the same writer who charmed and delighted me one year ago. Closing my notice then, I recorded with satisfaction that M. W. Bro. G,eorge H. l\forgan was continued in charge of that important department. His work for the year is now before me, and I au} not disappointed in the hopes entertained as to further labors on his part. The review made by him, and now under notice, covers .102 page,s. It is a compendium, showing what the various Grand Lodges examined had done. In furnishing elaborate information to the Fraterntty, he copied largely from the Journals reviewed. Even this was attended with physical Buffering, as he inforJ.Ils us that: "MyoId affliction, rheumatism, has had its clutches on me much of the time,

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making it both difficult and painful to use either pen or scissors." Once upon a tinle I went to the pulpit seriously indisposed, arid should have been in bed. The people knew the situation. Following the service, SOUle heartless Christian (?) expressed the wish that "our preacher might be sick all the time, as he never preached so well before, and quit when he was done." Brother Morgan need not apply this to himself, thou~h he never prepared a better report and stopped at the right time. 'Vish I could learn how to accomplish the latter task. Nearly three pages of the review were assigned to consideration of our Missouri doings for 1897. Due attention was given to the person and the work of 1\1. W. Bro. Jamison, our Grand Master, who, being a Tennesseean, and having married a Tennessee wife, still is in favor with bis Brethren down there. We think well of "Dorsey" up here, and are proud to claim him as our own. Brother Morgan said of him: "His eminently business-like Address is such as we might expect from the pen of a good lawyer and devoted Mason." Gleaning from our Proceedings he made a good summary, and placed our works fully before his readers. Brother Morgan may be an old man, and feel the weight of years, added to his "old affliction, rheumatism," but be must not judge me hyhimself. He styles me "the veteran chairman of the Correspondence Oommittee." Now, that word "veteran" is out of order, for I am a young man, and train with the children and youths of the community. I do not know what age means, for I am the youngest Mason in Missouri according to years. A "veteran," indeed. Ask "our own John" if I am a "veteran." To be bright and cheery, not light and silly, is my idea of life, and grow old gracefully. Brother l\'Iorgan wound up his review by referring to Masonry in Mexico, and the "Anti-Masonic Congress," held somewhere in the domain of Romanism, with its ever vicious and vindictive spleen against what it can not control. He said that the "principles of Masonry are too broad, and its votaries too numerous, to bow even to the Vatican; and ifat any time the Pope wants to precipitate a'conflict, his blasphemous ecclesiasticism will get the worst of the fight." I think RomanisID is getting the "worst of the fight" about this time, and the end is not yet. With gra.teful appreciation of the kind words of Brother Morg~n, I an.nounce with renewed satisfaction his reappointment~ H. BUMPAS, Nashville, Grand Master. B. GARRETT,NashviUe, Grand Secretary. GEORGE H. MORGAN, Cookeville, Chairman Committee on Correspondence.

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TEXAS. SIXTY-SEOOND ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Texas assembled in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Houston, December 7th, 1897. M. W. Bro. A. B. Watkins, Grand Master, presided, with Brother John Watson, Grand Secretary. Added to the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers, was a large representation from Subordinate Lodges. How many Lodges were represented is not shown by the record, and it is too warm to do the extra work of counting. There is no recapitulation given, but I learn, incidentally, that the membership in the State amounted to 28,483. Oash receipts were reported at about $20,000. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Watkins presented an Address of twelve pages. It contains and sets forth official acts of a local nature, such as the granting dispensations for the creation. of new Lodges, removal of Lodges, public installations and laying of corner-stones. He refused a number of requests for dispen'Sations of a special kind. Eight instances were to confer degrees out of time. The refusal" in these cases was based upon "The settled rule of the·Grand Lodge not to permit degrees to be conferred before the lapse of time required." Four official rulings ,vere reported, and met the favorable consideration of the COlumittee on Jurisprudence. From the cast of said rulings, the Committee could not have done otherwise. The Address treated of many local matters of interest to the Fraternity. The Deputy Grand Master rendered an account of his official stewardship. He, too, made some official ruling:s. The thought came up, on reading hisdecisions,what if he and his chief should differ on material questions? .And again, why have a double-headed government? Is not a Grand Master s!upremeduring his official term? If sO,how can there be two supre:rne heads to the same body? The Committee on Jurisprudence congratulated their Grand Master on having "enforced the rule of physical qualifications of candidates, as understood and interpreted by the Grand Lodge for more thanithirty years." The Deputy Grand Master bad rendered a decision which seemed to contravene said "rule of physicalqualifications of candidates." The Committee on Jurisprudence" called down J' the Deputy, and entered "··tt qualified dissent" as to his libe~al views. IIere we have a double-headed al·rangement. and an offici·a} dis,sent. As the Deputy was correct and the" disse.nters " mistaken, G. L. Ap.-IO.

146 the idea of two heads of the" department of justice" is plainly seen as to its workings, if not its folly. Grand Master Watkins was highly commended as to the Masonic spirit shown, 'which was declared to be worthy of all en1ulation. The Deputy Grand Master had something to say as to the manner of presenting the apron to the candidate when initiated, ~nd ruled that it should "be presented in the form, manner and language provided in the esoteric work." I wonder if some folks down in Texas are not in the habit of doing things in a hifalutin'way, like unto some of their Brethren in Missouri Lodges. If anyone desires to listen to a long winded prelection of the topldftical sort, just see one of the spreadeagle officers in Missouri stand up and impress himself (instead of a good lesson) upon a newly m~tde Mason, by spouting at him a lot of lingo unauthorized by the Grand Lodge. 1Vhere such flamboyant eagleism originated I have not yet learned. No doubt the official was impressed as to his own greatness, but an intelligent candidate smiles almost audibly at the way the King's English suffers in the rendition. I have suffered torture in witnessing such performances. The Grand Secretary, Brother John Watson, furnished a brief general statement of affairs, and an extended financial exhibit. He said, "the returns from Lodges have come in about as usual," all having been received but sixteen. Lodges which had received dispensation to work on probation were severally chartered. The Committee on Appeals had a large job on hand. The report contains some mighty good views and just conclusions. 'rHE LIQUOR BUSINESS.

There isa Brother in the Grand Lodge of Texas, who deserves to have bis name printed in letters of gold in every Grand Lodge Journal in America, and handed down to coming generatio;:ts. His name, S. M. TEMPLETON. He presented a document which was referred to a special committee with a 'whereas that sounds like Missouri doctrine: "WHEREAS, By every test the tl'affic in intoxicating beverages is incompatible with the Fraternity an9- morality of Masonry, and has been so recognized by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge," etc.

He then cited the several deliverances made by the Grand Lodge against the iniquity of the liquor traffic, which were followed by two resolutions declaring against the eligibility of .candidates for Masonry, such as are engaged in the unholy traffic, and forbidding路 Lodges to affiliate such Masons as likewise prefer their business to decency and

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morality. Such Masons as may engage in the business are to be made to suffer the penalty of the law proposed. Majority and minority reports followed in due time. Three nlembers of the committee rendered a report in favor of adopting the resolutions offered by Brother TEMPLETON. I assume that no more able presentation of any question ever arrested the attention of the Grand Lodge of Texas. I have not seen its equal except in the report presented to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in 1884, by M. W. Bro. Noah M. Givan, Past Grand Master. Said report was adopted without dissent by our Grand Lodge, and was the death knell to liquor-selling by Ma.sons in this Grand Jurisdiction. It went further than the proposition of the Texas committee, and said to those in the Order that they had the "option of quitting the business or of quitting Masonry." One lonesome member of the Texas committee submitted路 a minority report, holding that "the ancient tests which have stood unchanged during the centuries that Masonry has existed are amply secure and satisfactory" to himself, no doubt, but not to those who love morality and decency better than they do the oppos~te.

The author of this minority report was fearfully alarmed lest Grand Lodge action might result in "destroying the landmarks." Oh those "Landmarks." Where do they justify or allow drunkard-making among Masons? It is needless to say that the miaority report was adopted, and Brother -Templeton and his co-workers went down with defeat. But they will rise again, for right will outlive the wrong. The initial conflict between God and the wrong is contained in those stern words, "THOU SHALT NOT KILL." I am sorry for Masonry in the Grand State of Texas. A.ll good men must bow in sadness and sorrow in the presence of the action of the Grand Lodge, which has taken a backward step and committed itself to a false view of duty. Its inconsistency is seen when we look at the recent action, and cOlllpare it with former declarations, such as ."The Gra.nd Lodge has the right, and it is her duty to proscribe路 a Mason's vocation when his calling is in conflict with the principles of our Institution." Again: "There is not a single redeeming feature connected with this traffic." Poor old Texas. MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Lodge of Texas, some years since,_ resolved upon the estabUsbment of a :aome for Masonic widows and orphans. The 8ubj ect had received general and vigorous consideration, and finally culminated in the location of the' Home at the recent session of the Grand Lodge. One year previous to the late session, the Grand Lodge ordered that the Board of Directors .invite路 bi(ls for the location of the 1

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institution. 'V'adons points in the jurisdiction sublnitted propositions. These bids were duly considered by the Grand Lodge, the best and highest inducement being nlade by the. Fraternity in the city of Fort Worth. An offer of two hundred acres of land, and $5,000 in building . material and cash had been submitted. -The Grand Lodge proceeded to ballot upon the proposed location. Fort Worth received a majority of the 1,680 votes cast, and was declared the successful bidder on the location. This step having been taken, the Grand Lodge then adopted a series of resolutions looking to the establishment and ~aintenance of the institution. The Board of Directors submitted a statistical statement showing the money under the control of the Board, for the building and equipment of the Home. The funds thus reported amounted to nearly $125,000. These funds for the most part, have been loaned out and secured by' mortgages on real estate, bearing interest, ranging from eight to ten per cent. Well may the Board congratulate the Fraternity upon the rapid accumulation of this large sum of money, and upon the near prospect of realizing practical results. The Board stated that $100,000 of the money on hand would be held as a perlnanent endowment fund, never to be spent for any purpose, the interest accruing therefrom to be .used for the Home. They expressed the hope that" in the future, if necessary, this permanent fund may be largely increased. Thus the Grand Lodge of Texas announces its movement along charitable lines, and has taken position with her sister jurisdictions, such as Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Michigan, and many others. The interest thus being developed by the Fra.ternity in the United States, marks an era of prosperity ansi progress, thereby demonstrating that Masonry has a mission among men, and is laboring to accomplish it in such manner as will bring honor to the Fraternity and glory to the Grand Architect of the Universe. Leaving the general transactions of the Grand Lodge of Texas, I now turn to examine briefly the report on CORRESPONDENCE.

The report was prepared by M. W. Bro. Thomas M. Matthews. He reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodges, American and foreign, occupying 112 pages in the presentation of his work. The review, from start to :6.nish,abounds with matter of entertaining and instructive character, being almost wholly written, but very few extracts being found. The amjability and Fraternal spirit of Brother Matthews is evinced in all of his reflections and commetlts. Our Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1897, were received in time fora careful examination, leading him to employ three pages in courteous con-

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sideration of our "vork. Our Grand Lodge closed its labors on the 22d of October, and the Grand Lodge of Texas commenced its labors on the 7th of December, giving him some six: weeks' time in which to receive our Proceedings and prepare his report. Brother Matthews must have been hurried in his preparation of the review, as he stated, concerning the membership of our jurisdiction, that "Brother Vinci! does not give us the footings, and the list is too long for us to count." If he had noted my recapitulation on page 293, of the Journal of 1897, he would have found the stat~ment that I could not give the exact membership of the jurisdiction, owing to eight non-reporting Lodges, but, from the returns received, the membership reported amounted to 30,616.

I note another break in the opening paragraph, where he says: "Lodges, 561; represented, 561." Had he examined the report of the COIDlnittee on Credentials, found on page 277, he would have learned that there were present at the session of the Grand Lodge, Representativesof 312 Ohartered Lodges. Brother Mathews comnlented upon the title of this Grand Lodge being changed from" Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons" to "Free and Accepted Masons." This seeming change grew out of a critical mention on the part of Grand Master Jamison, respecting the title of the Grand Lodge found in its Charter originally granted by the Legislature. "Ancient, Free and Accepted l\iasons" has been the title used by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, since 1821. The mistake, discovered by Brother Jamison, in the act of incorporation, does not affect the genuine title of the Body. Speaking of the Address of Brother Jamison, he said: "Taken asa whole, it is a very able, practical and conservative paper."

The report of this Grand Secretary, our several· Boards of Relief, and other business subjects were noted \vith approval. Brother Matthews kindly said: "The Masonic Home, justly the pride of' oiur Missouri Brethren, seems to be· in a very satisfactoryand·prQsperous condition, and is doing a grand and noble work." To his Kind-hearted prayer that God may bless the Home,and reward, in the heresIter, its founders and sustainers, this writer oan utter a heartfelt Amen. He expressed regret that this writer was so bitterly opposed to the :reoognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico. It may be, when I have the same light and· information that Brother Matthews claims to have respe,eting that institution, that I may 'view·it in a very different Ii~ht; I would ask him, however, if he is in- favor of that huge monstroisity known aaa General Grand Lodge, ·the creation of which has ,been (irtenattempted in ··the United States. If he does Bot favorsnch ~~)"minant and aU-controlling power ·as·a national Grand Boay, ihe

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cannot consistently favor the Gran Dieta of Mexico, which exercises supreme control over all the State Grand Bodies in that Republic. lIe states that the Grand Secretary of l\Jfissouri, like the Grand Secretary of Texas, "Brother Watson, 'furnished 110 statistical tables." l-Ie seems to be in a prayerful mood on this subject, and prays that Brothers Watson and Vincil will do better in the future. I again refer him to lTIy statistical report showing everything in detail, and object to being classed with Brother Watson, who never furnishes anything in the line of footings or recapitulations, so desirable to Committees on Correspondence. In closing my review of his labors, I part with him "regretfully." I have spent many pleasant hours in the company of Brother Matthews in the past, and devoutly pray that we may be permitted to continue this association, although at long range, in sweet anticipation of renewed ties and enlarged opportunities of thought and progression in the future. Terrill, Grand Master. l-Iouston, Grand Secretary. Tuos. M. MATTHEWS, Athens, Oom. on Cor. JOHN

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JOHN WATSON,

UTAH. TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was presided over by M. W. Bro. Abram D. Gash, Grand Master, and Brother Christopher Diehl was Grand Secretary. Quite a路 number of Past Grand Officers ","ere in attendance, among them being eight Past Grand l\fasters. The Credential Oommittee reported as present Representatives of all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, being nine in number. These Lod~es report a membership of 790, indicating a gain of twenty-seven over the previous year. The Grand Master submitted a statement of official acts performed by him, evidencing that he had matters well in hand as head of the

Craft in the jurisdiction. He announced the death of Brother S. J. Nathan, Past Senior Grand Deacon, and fourteen members of constituent . Lodges. The condition o.f the Craft was represented as ((prosperous," some gain in membership having been secured. The attention of the Grand Master having been called to the apostasy of the Grand Lodge of Peru, he asked that due consideration be given the subject. The Committee on Jurisprudence delivered a sound and ringing condemnation of the defection of said jurisdiction, which was adopted, severing

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alllVIasonic relations with the Grand Lodge that has no use for the Holy Bible, the Great Light in Masonry. Speaking of the status of l\Iexican Masonry, Grand ylaster Gash said, "The Gran Dieta of Mexico is in a condition 'which I can not commend." He prefers to "see"mdre of its workings" before extending reco~nitionto that anonlalous body. In making mention of his official visits, the Grand Master stated that he enjoyed the great pleasure of returning to his mother Lodge in Missouri, where, fifteen years before, he had received Masonic light, and found the lVlaster presiding who had conferred upon him the Degree of Master J\ilason. In the associations of the occasion, he had the .privilege of conferring the Third Degree upon the son of his old friend and Master of Laplata Lodge, No. 237. This was a very rare occurrence, and worthy of the record made of the circumstance. In refusing to grant a dispensation to form a new Lodge in the suburbs of the city, the Grand Master gave this reason for such refusal: "I do not believe in too many Lodges in one locality . " Other Grand Masters might profit by this view of things. DECISIONS.

Two official rulings were reported and. duly considered by the proper conlmittee, neither of them being of such general merit as to justify record here. Touching electioneering for office, the Grand Master said that' 'to electioneer for office in a Lodge would be putting our Fraternity upon the level of partisan politics. ,", He thought that for a visitor to ask to see the Charter of a Lodge he proposed to visit, "is certainly not in good taste." Certainly not, especially as the visitor would know as much as to the legality of the Lodge by the Oharter as they know about him. Both are supposed to be genuine until the contrary is shown. Utah has ~ law which reads "A visiting Brother has no right to demand an inspection of a Lodge Charter." Of course not. I have visited Lodges fronl ocean to ocean,and from North to South. When proposing such visits it has never occurred to me to ask for an "inspection of the Lodge Charter." FINANCES.

The Grand Treasurer reported a balance in hand amounting to $2,677. The Grand Secretary, Brother Diehl, gave afuB exhibit of a路ffairs connected 'with his position, dealing in details, and furnishing particular information. The' Lodges, in the l1rand Jurisdiction bad disbursed, f~r charitable purposes, some $2,500, wbile the sallle Lodges

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had on hand funds amounting to $11,000. These Lodges value their holdings at over $14,000. Brother Diehl said son1e tart things about "Masonic Tramps." These universal pests try the patience and temper of the Brotherhood, and cause many to use ugly words. Brethren, "Swear not at all." Brother Diehl was able to report that all the Lodges (nine in number) had made returns in due time. They were accompanied with the annual dues. Our Utah Brethren have a happy way of securing the portraits of Past Grand Masters for their Hall. "If you do not see whatyou want,ask for it." They "ask" Past Grand Masters for their portraits, and they get them. Insurance Associations, claiming to be Masonic, received a just assignment to the'rear by being "declared unrnasonic." The Grand Lodge of Utah had 500 shares of stock in the public library of Salt Lake City. In its generosity said stock was donated to the city library. Said library sent a vote of thanks for the ~ift. Appropriations for the ensuing year were made, and footed up $1,32l. The Grand Lodge and visitors were invited to attend a banquet given by the three Lodges of the city, and the same was accepted, doubtless with very pleasing anticipations, as shown by the appetizing account of the good things enjoyed after the Grand Lodge closed its labors and went to "sure enough refreshments." Brother Diehl makes one hungry with his description of how they all fed and feasted, and manifested their familiarity ,vith the knife and fork degree. The presence of a distingui'shed visitor is noted in the Proceedings, viz., M. W. Bro. J. T. Holliday, Past Grand Master of Wyoming. Connected with the closing ceremonies was the transmission of the fainous "Signet Ring" by the retiring Grand Master, to bis successor, when the speeches of the giver and recipient were timely. Thus closed the Twenty-Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Utah. CORRESPONDENCE.

Having exhausted both time and space in reviewing the doings of the Grand Lodge, I am restricted in my notice of the very entertaining and instructive report rendered by my good. friend and most amiable companion, Brother Christopher Diehl,Grand Secretary, who prepared a review covering 100 pages. The Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodge Journals passed under notice. Brother Diehl is a reviewer. Any -one who has examined his labors in the department of Oorrespondence during the years of his service will appreciate the expression just used. His work is largely written, but sufficiently seasoned with pertinent excerpts and eomments. It is healthy and invigorating. I bank on Brother Diehl. He is as sturdy as the mountains "round about

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Jerusalem," or even his own mountain-girt city. The administration of Grand lVIaster Jamison, for 1897, received most courteous mention, his Address being pronounced "a monUlnent to the industry, skill and devotion of the Grand Master." Allow me to say, Brother Diehl, that is the kind of Grand Masters we have in Missouri. He said, "The Masonic Home, at St. Louis, is a perfect success." Yes, and it is growing upon us in Missouri steadily, and we love it as all true Masons sbould love the work of Charity, which lies at the foundation of Freemasonry. Brother Diehl was mistaken just one-half as to fund of the Home. It is $50,000 . instead of $25,000. holdings are valuable, lying in the city, and on the improvement. In a few years, our ten acres, now worth a mint of money.

the endowment Our real estate line of west end graded, will be

"FREEMASONRY IN MEXICO."

Under the above caption, Brother Diehl furnished a report covering seven pages, in which he reviews the history of the Masonic Institution in the Republic of Mexico, for nearly one hundred years. Without following him through the long- and devious sketches presented, I join in his conclusions, which are eminently sound. He bases his findings upon facts that are incontrovertible. 'rhat' 'the condition of Masonry in our sister Repuhlie is yet a chaotic one" can not be questioned. Speaking of certain abuses prevalent there, he said, "the ,Mexican Brethren" have comlnitted Masonic suicide. From the moment they violated these two important ancient laws, they placed themselves outside the family circle." Having outlawed themselves, does a change of front, and the recognition of a few Grand Lodges entitle them to come back and take a place in the "family circle"? Brother Diehl said that those Grand Lodges which have recognized the Gran Dieta of Mexico "have not paid much, if any, attention to the origin of Mexican Masonry,. or to路 the legality. of the formation of the Gran Dieta." As to this I can l10t speak, but one thing still stands in the way of recognition by the Grand Lodge of lVlissouri. The Gran I?ieta assumes to be a supreme governing Body over all State Jurisdictions in the Republic of Mexico. :aepudiating all -such government,. and holding it in disrepute, the fact that it exists outlaws the cOI}.cern, and places it beyond the palle of consideration. Our Mexican Brethren have not yet leitr:oedeno1.l)gh of the American Idea of Statehood to understand the sovereignty of separate Grand Lodge Jurisdiction,s, and their independence ofsoO!caHed

154 supreme ~overning power. The question of Brother Diehl remains to be answered" "has Masonry in Mexico become legitimate Masonry?" JOHN

HARDIE,

Salt Lake City, Grand lVIaster. Salt Lake City, Grand Sec. and Com. on Cor.

CHRISTOPHER DIEHL,

VERMONT. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in the city of Burlington, commencing on the 15th day of June, 1898. M. VV. Bro. Daniel N. Nicholson, was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Warren G. Reynolds was Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present. Numerous sister Grand Lodges were represented, Missouri included. Of the 102 Lodges on the roll, ninety-seven were represented. The membership in the jurisdiction is reported at 9,886. Returns from all the Lodges, except one, had been received, with the annual dues" ADDRESS.

An Address of unusual length was furnished by the Grand Master; it covers forty-two pages. The committee appointed to consider the matters therein contained, called it an "able and instructive document." It contains a vast amount of local matter, and opens with an attractive exordium. l\:1:ention was made of the Illustrious Dead of sister jurisdictions, and a list furnished of members of Lodges in that State who had been called from labor. The, Address contains a record of dispensations granted, decisions rendered, . and other matters of interest appertaining to the local Fraternity. The decisions reported were duly approved by the Oommittee on .Jurisprudence. 路The Grand Master treated extensively of the Grand Bodies of Belgium, Italy and Peru.

An extended consideration was given to the subject of their Masonic Temple, the cornerstone of which had been laid in the city of Burlington, on the 20th of October, 1891. The same was dedicated during the session of the Grand Lodge now under consideration. On both occasions able and interesting addresses were delivered.

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The Address of the Grand Master was followed by the usual reports, such as Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Committee on Finance, and other committees. From the report of the Secretary, it is learned that the receipts for the year amounted to $6,676. The work of the Grand Secretary commends Brother Reynolds as an able and capable officer. CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual review was made by M. W. Bro. Marsh O. Perkins, Past Grand Master. It covers ]34 pages, and contains Fraternal notice of fifty-two Grand Lodge Journals. Brother Perkins maintains his reputation as a careful reviewer, able commentator, and very competent writer. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, for 1897, were accorded the benefit of three pages. Speaking of Brother Jamison, he said: "The able business of the Grand Master shows that fidelity to duty had characterized his administration, and that he bad ruled wisely and well." Due attention was paid to the decisions rendered by Grand Master ~ amison, ~ndespecial favor is evidenced concerning his views on Mexican Masonry. Notices of the work of the Grand Lecturer, operations of our ~iasonic Home, and the report of this writer on Correspondence made up the remaining portion of his courteous recognition of l\lissouri. The Grand Officers were re-elected. DANIEL

N. NICHOLSON, Burlington, Grand Master. G. REYNOLDS, Burlington, Grand Secretary. O. PERKINS, ,Windsor, Com. on Cor.

WARREN

MARSH

VIRGINIA. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The session was held in Masonic. Temple, Richmond, December 7, 1897. M. W. Alfred R. Courtney, Grand Master, presided, with R. W. George W. Carring-ton as Grand Secretary. The represientation was large, amounting to representatives of 200 Lodges. Representatives of twenty-seven -Grand Lodges were reported; among them ,the Representative of Missouri, Brother George W. Wright, Deputy Grand M,aster, was enrolled. From my counting I make out'that there

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are some 260 Lodges in that jurisdiction, with a rnembership of 12,803, showing a gain of 151. The income, as reported by the Grand Secretary, was $9,823. ADDRESS.

An Address of fifteen pages was submitted by the Grand Master, which bears evidence of superior ability, industry and energy on the part of Brother Courtney. Respecting the condition of the Oraft in the jurisdiction, he stated that suspensions had not been so nunlerous as in past years, and that none of .the Lodges had surrendered their Charters. They had been spared any occasion of heartache and sorrow, caused by the路 death of eminent counselors of the Body; only one Inember of the Grand Lodge had been called away by death, Brother Stephen 'Fisher, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Past District Deputy Grand Master, died during the year. The memorial tribute was furnished by a committee, stating that a "good man, an upl'ight Mason, had gone to enjoy an eternal reward, richly deserved and well-earned." The Grand Master bad granted dispensations for the formation of efght new Lodges,five of these received Oharters during the session, the others being continued on probation for one year. Quite a number of special dispensations were reported for conferring degrees without examination as to proficiency, and fo.r receiving and acting upon petitions for initiation, independently of the provisions of the law. The Grand Master furnished a list of appointments made of parties to represent the Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges. He had laid corner-stones at different times, and had visited as many Lodges as bis engagements woald permit, and performed numerous other official acts which are embodied in his excellent Address. MASONIC HOME.

Of course'tbe report of a Virginia Grand Master would be incomplete without reference to that crown of glory which the Grand Lodge has been wearing for some ei~bt or ten years. Speaking of this great charity of the Fraternity of that State, the Grand Master mentioned the:ia.fctthat he had found it necessary to send ont a circular to the Lodges appealing for contributions in behalf of the Home. The Grand Lodge, at some former time, had decided not to raise money for the support of the Home by taxation, but depend whonyupontheliberality of the Craft for its maintenance. The.respons,etothe circular mentiOBOO from 149 Lodges was a contribntionof$2,187-114 Lod.ges paying no attention to the appeal.

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Counting the membership of the contributing Lodges, it was found that the amount furnished was about thirty cents per capita. It is the conviction of this writer from very close observance of, and a familiarity with, this method of raising money, that· no such institution can be liberally sustained and well provided for by mere voluntary contributions. We tried it in Missouri, and· saw very clearly that, unless some other method was adopted, the time would come when our Home would have to be closed; .consequently we levied a tax of fifty cents per member, for the Home. The Lodges in Missouri are responding cheerfully, and in R· great majority of instances, gladly, knowing that their money is doing greater good than could be accompiished by its use in any other direction. Vi1,'ginia will have to come to the assessment plan in the end. The Masonic Home interest was referred to and reported upon by a committee. From said report it is learned that a former member of the BDard of Managers of that institution, Brother I..Jouis Ginter, left a bequest to the Home of $5,000. The Grand Lodge,. in appreciation of his love and devotion for Masonry in general, and the Home in particular, directed the Grand Secretary to express to the family· of the deceased, the highest appreciation for the gift, and the sincerest sympathy for them in their great bereavement. The management. of the Home, through its President, furnished a detailed report which is printed. in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. From all the information furnished, I am pleased to note the prosperity and success of that magnificent ,enterprise, characteristic alike of the Masonic Brotherhood, and the Virginia Fraternity in particular. The Grand Master reported on the subject of foreign relations, and called attention to the Gran Dieta of Mexico, of whieh General Diaz, President of the Republic, is Grand Master. Grand Master Courtney thought it would bea gracious act on their part to tender recognition to the Gran Dieta, without waiting to be asked to do so. Five decisions areforund in the Address, three of which were approved by the Oommitte·e on Address;. one was considered not in harmony with their Digest,and was accordingly amended to harmonize with the .local1aw. Another was corrected by the insertion of a word, thereby giving it consr'istency and legal force. ' The Grand Master reported the appointment of R. W. Bro. J. E .. Alexander, the third member of the Committee on Correspondence, to whom he had assigned the duty of preparing the report, tbe ptller mempers, M. W. Bros. Oliver and Drinkard being disqu.alified. by reason of .failing health. This. act of the Grand Master s.eeured the aP'P·ro.val ofthe· Grand Lodge. In concluding his very superior..Ad.dre'ss, tlle Grand Master paid a just tribu~eto theili Grand Secreta.ry. He made the statement" that after a',)",ear of close relatiQns with D}'\. Oar-

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rington, he could truly say that the Grand Lodg~ could not have done better in selecting a successor for their late Grand Secretary, Brother Wm. B. Isaacs. ...~n examination of the work of Brother Oarrington, since he succeeded to that responsible office, added to personal cor-. respondence, leads this writer to. join most cordially in expressions of compliment and approbation. The Grand Master surprised the Brethren of the Grand Lodge by announcing h'is purpose to continue no longer in the office of Grand Master, should the Grand Lodge desire to re-elect bim. He assigned, as a reason therefor, private and professional engagements which could not, in justice to hhnself and family, be neglected. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has, for a number of years, assigned to its Grand Master a second term. Brother Courtney breaks the rule and overrides former precedents. Much regret was expressed that he had declined to serve longer in the office he had filled so admirably, and this expression took form in the report of the committee on his Address. That committee said that he would carry into retirement the good wishes and high esteem of those he had so faithfully served. I thus close my hurried review of the administration of the accomplished and able Grand l\iaster of Masons in myoId Mother State. It being learned that P. G. Master Bro. Wm. B. Taliaferro was detained from the session by serious illness, it was ordered that the Grand Secretary be instructed to send him a telegram conveying the sincere sympathy of the Grand Lodge, in his illness, with assurance of love and affection, and regret at his absence. The report of the Committee on Finance was rendered, showing that the books of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, covering the entire fiscal year, had been examined and found correct. The trustees of the Grand Lodge submitted a report concerning the Masonic Temple Association. It is learned from the report of the committee that the assets of the Grand Lodge are rated at $252,000. The liabilities are stated at about $120,000, leaving an excess in favor of the Grand Lodge of $132,000. The Grand Lodge, during its session, entertained and discussed the subject of observing the anniversary of the death of George Washington. Appropriate measures were adopted looking to the proper observance of that occasion. The Oommittee on Foreign .Correspondence, BrotherJ. E. Alexander, submitted a resolution which was adopted, recognizing as Sovereign Grand Bodies the Grand Lodges of New Zealand, Tasmania, and Victoria, and recommended that necess.ary steps be taken to accomplish representation with each Grand Body. On report路 of the Oommittee on J urisprlldence, the Grand Lodge

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declared that Representatives of at least ten Subordinate I./odges must be present in order to constitute a quorum of the Grand Lodge. Having thus scanned the Proceedings of the Body, I now turn to the pleasant and entertaining task of reviewing the REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

As already intimated, this labor was performed by Brother J. E. Alexander, the junior member of the committee. Being a new writer in the field of Masonic literature, a feeling of almost personal concern took possession of this writer as to the success of this new candidate for public recognition and favor. Remembering the superb work, performed in other years by his predecessor, and the desire to see the standard of Masonry in the Old Dominion maintained as high as possible, I examined his work with more than ordinary solicitude. In a work of 140 pages, there is the best possible evidence furnished that he is the right man in the right place. He writes well; makes judicious selections, and offers many valuable suggestions and pertinent comments. He commends himself to my best consideration in that his work is not loaded down with extracts from Journals reviewed. From experience in my earlier years as a committee, I realize the temptation, to a new writer, to employ the shears rather than the brain. Brother Alexander is not subject to such criticism. In the review of Missouri, for 1897, he gave us the benefit 路of four pages of his space. He certainly did not overlook anything that transpired during the sitting of our Grand Lodge. The Address of our GrandMaster was most thoroughly scanned, and his official doings duly observed. This was true of all other affairs found within the scope of our transactions for that session. Due notice was taken路 of the report of this Committee on Correspondence. Brief appropriations were made from the same, and kindly commented upon. In concluding his notice respecting the present writer, he said: "Virginia Masonry would be honored if the spirit moved Brotber Vincil to visit us in. the Grand Lodge." To which I cheerfully respond-Providence permitting, I expect to look in upon my Virginia Brethren at som~ of their annual gatherings, and hope to enjoy with them the same cordial and genial hospitality with which I was favored when last in the city of Richmond. The conclusion of the review made by Brother Alexander w~s. a very excellent summary of all the important interests now claiming attention by the Fraternity of the country, alon~ the lines outside of the ordinary routine work of reviewers. He said, in winding np his report, that thIS is perhaps the only time that he will apIlear in the character of a writer on Correspondence.

160 It is the hope of this writer that he may not be summarily dispensed' with and thus the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and the Fraternity at large, be deprived of the value of his labors. Since writing the above I find that at the close of the session M. W. Bro. WIn. F. Drinkard was re-appointed Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. . A circular before me, bearing date July 13, 1898, brings to me intelligence of a sad character, by announcing the death of M. 'V. Bro. 'VID. F. Drinkard, Past Grand l\faster of Masons in Virginia. This circular was sent out by order of the Grand lVlaster, and announced the vacancy in the ranks of the Fraternity of Virginia. From personal knowledge of, and association with, Brother Drinkard, added to a long familiarity with his writings, both as Grand Master of Virginia, and Committee on Correspondence, I am led to feel his death as a personal loss. Some years since, spending a time in the city of Richmond, I visited Brother Drinkard in his own pleasant, quiet home, and found him all that I had ever anticipated, and more. He was a quiet, genial, courteous Christian gentleman, and in every sense a representative l\tIason. The latter years of his life were rendered painful by serious and continued affliction. I conclude this heartfelt notice by appropriating the following from the circular above mentioned.

most "Wlor. "Wlilltatn jfrancts :IDrtnliar~, Grand :Master of Masoos in Virginia, 1886-'88, died at .his residence, in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, July 11, 1898, in the seventy-third year aihis age. A Confederate soldier-an able and conscientious editor-a most scholarly and upright Mason-a gentle" true-hearted , noble man has gone to his reward. In every relation of life he stood "four square to every wind that blew." For years, and until failing health prevented, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence of the Grand Lodge, his reports were marvels of excellence; .erudite, conservative, kindly, yet firm in their conclusions, they attracted wide-spread admiration and applause. His lovely disposition-almost womanly in its tenderness-made even controversy assume the aspect of friendly converse; vet he never sacrificed a principle or shirked a duty. Peace to his ashes, and eternal memory to his virtues.

R. T. W.

JR., Charlottesville, Grand Master. W. CARRINGTON, Richmond, Grand Secretary.

DUKE,

DR. GEORGE

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WEST VIRGINIA. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATOIN.

The Journal contains the minutes of eleven Special Communications, s.t which various kinds of work路 was done, such as dedicating Halls, laying of corner-stones and installin~ officers. At one of these Special Sessions of the Grand Lodge, the three路 degrees were conferred at sight on some person who was considered worthy of this distinguished honor. The Grand Master said: "The character and qualifications of the candidate had been fully investigated, and he was found worthy in every particular." In this case the "character and qualifications" were found to be all right without reference to a committee of investigation. It seems the candidate petitioned the Grand Master, instead of any Lodge, and in this respect the Grand Master not only over-rode the law, but set at defiance the vested rights of Lodges in community to consider the case. The Grand路 Master said, "the right to exercise this prerogative is as old as the office of Grand Master, and has been practiced from time to time by Grand Masters in other jurisdictions." He stated that it was the first instance where that prerogative had been exercised in the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. Let us devoutly hope that it will be the last. The Thirty-Third Annual Oommunication was held in Masonic Temple, Oity of Charleston, cQmmencing the 9th day of November, 1897. M. W. Bro. B. D. Gibson was Grand Master, and M. W. Bro. George 'V. Atkinson was Grand Secretary. There were present Representatives of 105 Lodges, out of the 110 in the jurisdiction. The membership is reported at 5,983, being路 a gain over last year of 156. The income is reported at $4,534, making a total handled by the Grand Treasurer, of $9,572. ~ ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Gibson was unusually long, and embraced a great variety of matter, the bulk of which is of interest only to the local Fraternity. He reported the condition of the Craft as generally harmonious, and carrying out the sublime principles of the Fraternity. An unusually large number of dispensations had been granted during his official term. Three Lodges were created U. D. He reported sixteen decisions rendered; a number of visits made, and other matters of sufficient importance to claim the attention of the Grand Lodge. Quite a lengthy consideration was given the subject of G. L. Ap.-ll.

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the cipher Ritual. I am pleased to record the fact that Grand Master Gibson took high ground against this violation of Masonic obligation. He treated briefly the subject of Mexican Masonry, and expressed the hope that the chaotic condition of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico will be soon changed to the practices and teachings of Ancient Craft Masonry. He was very positive in asserting that his Grand Lodge should not give" ~iasonic recognition to the strangely mixed assembly of Bibleless Masonry and millinery, now under the control of the Gran Dieta." The memorial service to be held in connection with the Anniversary of the death of George Washington, was Fraternally considered. The conclusion of the Address was lengthy, in which he moralized well and pointedly.

The report of the Grand Secretary,路 Brother Atkinson, embraced divers and sundry subjects. properly arranged for Grand Lodge consideration. His report on the subject of a Masonic Home showed that in response to a circular sent to the 'several Lodges, forty out of the 110 Lodges in the jurisdiction responded, more than half reporting as opposed to the undertaking. The report of Brother Atkinson was examined, and found to be strictly correct. The report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, concerning the making of a Mason at si~ht, advised Grand :Nlasters that whatever may be the law as to prerogatives, it "is one that should be exercised with great caution, and only in extreme cases."_ In the estiInation of this writer, "extreme cases" never arise. The reports of the Grand Lecturer and District Deputy Grand Masters were presented and incorporated in the Journal. During thesessioll of the Grand Lodge, that Body was invited to dedicate to the uses of Masonry, the new Masonic Temple. Following the dedication, P. G. Master O. S. Long delivered an Address, said to be "pertinent to the occasion." The Grand Secretary was authorized to have an oil portrait of the retiring Grand Master, Brother Gibson, painted and hung in the Grand Lodge gallery. This hurried glance at the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia must suffice for the present. The membership by Lodges is printed in the Journal. CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual report is the work of M. W. Bro. Geo. W. Atkinson, P. G. Master and Grand Secretary, and covers 173 pages, embracing reviews of a large number of Grand Lodge Proceedings, a list of which I do not find in connection with the report. . The review embraces much matter of interest, taken from the Journals examined, with very faithful and Fraternal treatment of the Proceedings passing under his

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consideration. Our Journal, for 1897, received the usual courteous recognition on the part of M. W. Bro. Atkinson, something over three pages being allotted to this service. The Address of Gran,d Master Jamison was accorded particular attention, and other matters connected with the labors of our session. A brief review was made of my report on Correspondence, evidencing the same cordial and Fraternal spirit hitherto manifested by the committee. As Governor of his State, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, and the Committee on Correspondence, I should pronounce Brother Atkinson a very busy man. The biographical sketch of the new Grand Master, found in the Journal in connection with his picture, was prepared by the Grand Secretary. M. W. Bro. O. S. Long, Past Grand Master, with the close of the year 1897, passed to the "Land of light and song beyond the dark rolling river." Brother Atkinson furnished a tribute to this distinguished and departed Brother, in keeping with the ability of the writer, and merit of his subject. I have found no memorial sketch of greater interest. In closing my very brief interview with Brother Atkinson, I beg to assure him of continued personal and Fraternal appreciation, and record, with pleasure, his continuance in the positions so ably and acceptably filled in the past. S. M.

MYERS,

GEORGE

Martinsburg, Gr~nd Master. Charleston, Grand Secretary.

ATKINSON,

WISCONSIN. FIFTY路FOURTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The session was held in Masonic Building, Milwaukee, commenein.g June 14th, 1898, with M. W. Bro. Nathan C.Griffin, Grand Master, Brother J oh:n W. Laflin, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. Representatives of 227 J.Jodges were present, with thirteen Past Grand Masters, and other Past Grand Officers. There are 237 Lodges in the jurisdiction. These had all made returns, showing a路 membership of 17,226. Again of 280 was reported. Income from路 dues amounted to $8,484. The cash balance shown by the Grand Treasurer evidences a healthy financial condition. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Griffin submitted a very interesting .Address, full of information, and replete with instructive suggestions. The opening pages contained a valuable review of the his-tory of Masonry路 in

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Wisconsin. He said, "the growth of the Order for the last twenty years bas been wonderful." During that period the membership had increased about fifty-six per cent. In twenty years the Lodges in that jurisdiction had received into membership some 14,000 Masons. Yet the net increase had been only 6,000. Death had claimed Some 3,000 members of the fold. More than one-third had disappeared from the ranks by the back door. Brother Griffin assigned reason for such disappearance, and gives large credit to the reception of im prope,~ material as the cause for such astounding backsliding. He made a vigorous thrust at the too common custom of "some over-zealous Masons, who solicit persons to offer themselves as candidates." Another criticism was made which may have its force in Wisconsin, but I can not accept its application to localities in Missouri. He said, " I am fully persuaded that no city of less than 20,000 inhabitants is large enough for more tha~ one Masonic Lodge." My observation and experience for many years in Missouri, point in a contrary direction. No "unhealthy rivalry" obtains in communities of the size mentioned by our M. W. Brother. The "unhealthy" condition complained of must be looked for in other quarters. The Grand Master was happy to "report that, as a rule, peace and harmony have quite generally prevailed throughout the jurisdiction." DECISIONS.

Sixteen official rulings are found in the Address. Twelve of these were approved outright by the Committee on Jurisprudence, the remaining number were corrected slightly, and then adopted. He declared that an applicant for the mysteries was disqualified who was short two fingers on路 the left hand. What had such loss to do with the mental and moral fitness of a man who seeks to become a "Son of Light "? His ruling was approved. The third decision redeems the foregoing? "Is habitual drunkenness a Masonic crime?" ,vas asked, to which he responded with emphasis, "It most certainly is." Our Brethren in Wisconsin are sound on all such matters, as is shown by the adopted decision, that "wholesale wine and liquor" dealers, with traveling salesmen who sell, "wholesale, wines and liquors" are totally disqualified to become members of the Masonic Fraternity, which is "a beautiful system of Morals." Well done, and all hail, Wisconsin. The reasons given by Grand. Master Griffin, why their la w should apply to the "wholesalers," as well as tp smaller fry, were cogent and weighty. The Grand Master reported dispensations granted for various purposes, principally for laying corner-stones and dedication of Halls, with quite a lot of privileges to confer degrees out of time. The loss of

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the Fraternity in Wisconsin was regretfully announced in the Address. R. W. Bro. F. L. von Suessmilch, Past Grand Treasurer, died in February, 1898, at the ripe age of 77 years. Due tribute was paid to the memory of this worthy and eminent Brother by P. G. Master N. M. Littlejohn, which memoir was ordered printed, and appears in the Journal. Honorable mention was made of the name of America's great SOD, and founder of our liberties, the noble Washin~on. The Grand Lodge win participate in the services to be held at Mount Vernon in 1899. The Grand Master, speaking of Cuba, and the relation of our Fraternity to the struggle now going on in the sea-girt islands, far away, said, "Freemasonry is Loyalty to the Nation." He then mentioned those who have gone to the front from all sections of this broad land who belong to the Masonic Brotherhood, both officers and private soldiers. Masons "are all right," Brother Griffin. They learn to resist all encroachments upon tongue, heart and brain, whether made by ruffians or howling ecclesiastics-especially the latter, whose fulminations are scorned with the same contempt that is felt towards" the sick man" over the way. The Peru suicide was disposed of in a lively manner. The edict of the Grand Master, issued against our backsliding Brethren of the Latin race, was up for approval. Some Brother, of the sickly sentimental type, took exception to said action. There is a Past Grand Master in .Wisconsin by the name of Littlejohn. He is not "little" in any sense, but a ' ,John" after my own heart. The Grand Secretary said the occasion was one of the most interesting and memorable in the history of the session, made so by the delivery of "one of the most beautiful and eloquent ten-minute Addresses ever listened to at a session of the Grand Lodge." The Address was by our" little" Brother John, who is named N. M. Littlejohn. The record does not inform us as to the whereabQuts of the objector. It is to be hoped that he learned some wisdom by sharp experience. We had a member ofa Lodge in Missouri, some years since, who stated that he believed inthe Bible as much as any ~ne when made a Mason, but that he had learned better, and had gotten beyond such views. We became alarmed at his great progress, lest "darkness should cover the earth, and gross darkness the minds of the people," should this new luminary eliminate "The Great Light" from our civilization, including Masonry, religion and government. Hence we said to him, " Get thee hence, Satan"-and he went. RECOGNIZED.

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and Accepted Masons." Mexican Masonry was not recognized. Right in both cases, Brother Jenks. In this connection it may be noted that Brother C. O. Rogers" presented a Jewel to P. G. Master Aldro Jenks," the same having been ordered by the Grand Lodge. It is recorded that the reputation of these silver tongued orators suffered nothing ill: the exhibition which was made by presentation and acceptance of the Jewel. "The Grand Secretary was directed to procure a Past Grand Master's Jewel to be presented by the Grand Lodge to P. G. Master Griffin." This tribute was well merited, and deserved by the retirin~ Grand Master. The Grand Secretary, the amiable and affable Brother Laflin, presented a superb business report, showing. all that need be known connected with an office be bas :filled most efficiently and acceptably for years past. His reports are always first-class. Indeed, he is a first-class Grand Secretary. "A GAVEL 'VITH A HISTORY."

Brother Laflin presented to the Grand Lodge, a gavel used by the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. Kavanaugh introduced Masonry into the then Territory of Wisconsin, and presided at the first and second sessions of the Grand Lodge, as Grand Master. That Grand Lodge was organized and held its first session in Madison, January 18th, 1844. Fifty..four' years thereafter, the gavel used by Grand Master Kavanaugh was presented to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, sent as a token of appreciation by his daughter, Mrs. Mendenhall, of Texas. Of course the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution of thanks, and said, "it is a valuable historical relic, and may it long be preserved as such, and may we hold in-grateful remembrance its donor and her distinguished father." However pleasant my association with the Grand Lodge folks in noting their doings, I must turn to another and very inviting duty, and take up the report on CORRESPONDENCE.

In my revie\v of Wisconsin, last year, I noted that no report had been rendered, but that Brother Aldro Jenks, Past Grand Master, had been appointed to make the report for the coming year. This was done, and it was with genuine satisfaction that I found his productions 'in the J oUlnal for 1898. The work covered 114 pages. Considering the number of Grand Lodge Proceedings examined, his notices of the separate J oarnals were necessarily brief. These notices present well condensed statements of leading topics, discreetly chosen extracts, and

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judicious comments. There is in evidence all the way through the work, the. same amiable spirit discovered in Brother Jenks by this writer during a pleasant association with him while in Milwaukee, one year ago. He is quietly, but firmly, opposed to all radicalism in Masonry. I join him in this view of things. While occupying such position, no one familiar with this writer 'Vvill call in- question his strict adherence to correct moral principles. I have enjoyed much abuse, because of strong convictions and determined purposes, touching vital issues connected with Masonry and other important subjects. Charged with being radical because of earnestness, should not class an individual with extremists. Brother Jenks has pronounced views touching Mexican Masonry. He thought our Iowa Brethren would have acted more wisely had they followed the advice of the Committee on Correspondence. Brother Coxe, the Committee referred to, was both wfse and conservative. I can not say as much for those who controlled the Grand Lodge. Brother Jenks indicated his estimate of things in Mexico when he mentioned those "obstrep~rousLodges which make Masons of women." This is characteristic and sufficient. I am pleased to align Brother Jenks with many other leaders of Masonic thou~ht, who do not favor the "Cipher" system. His condemnation is timely and just of the vicious lives of Masons who indulge in illicit relations with women, whether "white, black, or spotted; Mason's daughter or no Mason's daughter." The review of Missouri, for 1897, was rather more extended than we had a right to expect, owing to the brevity required. He gave us three pages of his space~ He commented freely upon the official administration of Grand Master Jamison, and gave him due credit for having" faithfully and ably discharged the dutiQS of his position." He noted the favor shown the Gran Dieta, by Brother Jamison, and said, "we have no fears as to the result," because this writer had been added to a committee appointed to report upon the subject at onr next session. The personal references of B.rother Jenks, recalling our pleasant companionship while togetber at his Grand Lodge,. are fully and Fraternally appreciated. If he will visit Missouri, the Mother of Masonry in Wisconsin, this writer will make him feel quite as much at home as I felt while visiting our children in his Grand Jurisdiction. It affords me great satisfaction to state路. that he is still in charge of the dep.artment of Correspondence, and I hope we may meet again, and often. JAMES G. MONAHAN, Darlington, Grand Master. JOHN W. LAFLIN, Milwaukee, Grand Secret.a.ry.

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WYOMING. TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Rawlins, September 14, 1897. M. W. Bro. DeForest Richards, Grand Master, was present. R. W. Bro.. W. L. Kuykendall was.. Grand Secretary. Other Grand Officers and Representatives of thirteen of the fifteen Lodges in the jurisdiction were in attendance. The reported membership is 1,011, showing a decrease of twelve. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master submitted a brief Address, in which he mentioned their Fraternal dead, and recorded the names of the different members of Lodges stricken from the roll of life. A few dispensations were reported, granting permission to do work out of the usual order. He said: . "These w<ere all cases of emergency, and seemingly of merit." The communication. sent out by the Grand Lodge of Maine vas submitted by the Grand lViaster, and duly considered by the Oommittee on Jurisprudence; said committee recommended that no action be taken. One decision was reported which was sound in itself, and met the approval of the Grand Lodge. The substance of the ruling was that no Lodge should receive or entertain a petition for membership unless the petition was accompanieq. by a dimit fronl the Lodge to which the candidate bad belonged",. or some other documentary evidence. The Washington Memorial service contemplated was mentioned, and the proposition received endorsement by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Officers for the ensuing year being constituted a committee to act for the Grand Lodge touching this sUbject. In concluding his brief message to the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master said that 110 discord or contention existed between any of the Lodges; that their finances 'were in a prosperous condition,and everything promised well for the future. The Grand Secretary, Brother Kuykendall, presented a good report embracing financial statements, and details respecting other interests of the Craft. He said the returns and dues from the Lodges had all been received. Said returns showed a decrease of membership, caused principally by the death of members, together with a larger number of suspensions for non-payment of dues, than usual. His report showed an income for the year amounting to $1,146. The Grand Treasurer's report indicated a balance on hand of $3,737. Both reports were examined and pronounced correct.

Appendi:r,. I notice in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, that our R. W. Bro. Kuykendall, as Grand Secretary? receives the sum of $500 for the labor performed in that office. It was announced that the Lodge in Rawlins had prepared a banquet in honor of the Grand Lodge, to which all were invited; the invitation was accepted. The Journal in hand contains a printed list of all the members in the jurisdiction, together with the Constitution and By-laws of that Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Kuykendall is the author of another well-prepared and entertaining report. He writes his reviews, and writes well. He gleans discreetly, and comments thoughtfully. Our Missouri Proceedings, for 1896, received due consideration. Brother Hough's administration as Grand Master was thoroughly reviewed. Oondensed appropriations from the Address were made with approhation. He condemns our Grand Lodge action on certain points, and endorses the report of this Committee, especially with reference to "Masonic politicians." Brother Kuykendall thinks it right for a Past Master to preside.. in a Lodge, and conduct its affairs during tne absence of the Worshipful Master and Wardens. It is all right for him to view the subject in that way, and I have no objection to its being the custom, where the law of the Grand Lodge authorizes. Our Missouri statutes, however, do not permit路 Past Masters to exercise any function in a Lodge; they are simply Past Officers, and by reason of such good fortune have gained no rights or pre-eminence. E. P. ROHRBAUGH, Cheyenne, Grand Master. WM. 1..1. KUYKENDALL, Saratoga, .Grand Secretary.

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ADDENDA. BRITISH COLUMBIA. TWENTY"SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,

This session was held in the city of New Westminister, on the 23d day of June, 1898. M. W. Bro. Rev. E. D. McLaren, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. W.J. Quinlan, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. Representatives of a number of Grand Lodges, and twenty-three Subordinate Lodges of that jurisdiction were present. There are twentyfour Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 1,339. The income for the yearÂˇ was $2,166. The Grand Lodge has a Oharity Fund of over $6,000. The report of the Grand Secretary states that the Lodge holdings of property and funds amount to $52,000. ADDRESS.

A brief Address covering six pages 'was rendered by the Grand Master; it is made up almost wholly of official -acts, such as granting dispensations and official visits made. .The Address was followed by the report of the Deputy Grand Master.. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Quinlan, was a very complete document, embracing general information and statistical details. The reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters were presented and incorporated in the Journal. Various reports touching local matters were furnished and approved. The annual sermon was delivered by the Grand Chaplain, Brother Logan. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Correspondence, Brother W. A. DeWolf Smith, submitted a review containing 191 pages. It was his second report as a committee. The work is a good summary, containing modest â&#x20AC;˘ comments and sound views. Our Proceedings, for 1897, were conrte.. oualy considered; he assigned us four pages of his space. A number of the decisions of Brother Jamison, our Grand Master, was quoted, and, in some instances, cordially approved. He dissented from No. 10, which declared that a Mason's daughter, after marriage, forfeited all claims to lVlasonic Charity. Brother Smith differed from Grand

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Master Jamison, and approved the action of our Grand Lodge in reversing his decision. The committee agrees with this writer as to a number of points contained in my report, such as the danger 'of too frequent re-balloting on rejected candidates, cipher ritual, and other matters. He does not approve of my position on the question of legislating against those engaged in the liquor traffic. It is tae view of our Brother that the case is sufficiently met by "the old regulations." I have to reply that he will find said "Regulations" very feeble barriers to the inroads and encroachments made upon morality and decency by the liquor traffic.. Having already reviewed the Grand Lodge Proceedings of British Columbia, for 1897, and the present Journal coming to hand since my report was completed, I have made this very brief examination of their Journal for 1898, and place it in the Appendix. DAVID WILSON,

w. .T. QUINLAN,

Victoria, G:rand Master. Nelson, Grand Secretary.

MAINE. SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Portland on the 3d of May, 1898. M. W. Bro. Joseph A. Locke was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Stephen Berry, Grand Secretary. Other Grand Officers were present, together with eleven Past Grand Masters and a number of :Past Grand Officers. .Tb e reports show that returns had been received from all of the 192 Lodges in the jnrisdiction; 177 Lodges were.represented. My general review for the year having been completed before the Maine Proceedings arrived (near the last of August), my notiee of the transactions of this Grand Lodge must necessarily be brief. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Locke submitted an able business paper, cOTering twenty-nine pages.. He announced the condition of the Craft as "generally prosperous" and that peace and harmony had p:revailed throughout the jurisdiction. Quite a list of Illustrious Dead was found in the Address. Dispensations to confer degres out o{ time had been gr$nted.

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Notwithstanding such grants the Grand Master said: "This granting of dispensations is a bad practice, and I do not believe that the Fraternityas a rule is benefited by the admission of a candidate, who must be hurried through." I wish to add, these are "words fitly spoken," and are like" Apples of gold in pictures of silver." Three new Lodges had been created under dispensation during the year, two of which were chartered at the session now under review. A number of decisions found space in the Grand Master's Address concerning which the Committee on Jurisprudence, with Brother Drummond as Chairman, reported:" We recommend that the decisions announced this year be continued in the hands of the Committee, for report at the next Annual Communication." I ask for information what effect will such decisions have while held in abeyance by the Oommittee on Jurisprudence? I路 notice, in the same connection, that the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence recommended for approval the decisions rendered one year ago by the Grand Master. Grand Master Locke treated the Peru defection at considerable length and with marked ability. The action of the Grand Lodge on this subject was very positive, and declared that the Grand Lodge of Peru, by removing the Bible from Masonic altars, had violated a fundamental landmark of the Institution and ceased to be a Grand Body. The conclusion of the Grand Master's Acldress was the best part of the document. It contained a superb treatment of subjects embraced therein, worthy of the thought of all who may be permitted to read it. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary are found in the Journal, showing the financial condition of the Grand Lodge. The reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters are printed in the Journal, and from said reports the Committee on the Condition of the Fraternity, learned that harmony and general prosperity were prevalent in the jurisdiction. The same committee called attention to the exercise of "Dispensation power" by District Deputies. The conclusiorr of the committee was, that these Deputies shared a large proportion of the powers of the Grand Master. They recommended that "either the written law, or the custom should be made explicit and unmistakable." Doubtless, it was with much satisfaction that .the Committee on Appeals reported, with congratulations to the Grand Lodge, that not a single case had claimed consideration. In giving a statistical exhibit of the work done the past year, the Grand Secretary said: "Initiations had increased five per cent.; raisings almost seven per cent.; affiliations had fallen off thfrty-two

Appendix. per cent.; dimissions slightly increased. The gain of membership for , the year is one hundred and six. The death rate is over eighteen to the thousand, which shows an unusual mortality. Having glanced over the transactions of the Grand Lodge, I come to note, with brevity, the report of the Committee on CORRESPONDENCE.

This report embraces two hundred and ninety-six pages, and is the production of the veteran writer on Oorrespondence, M. W. Bro. Josiah H. Drummond, Past Grand Master. It contains reviews of fifty-six Grand Lodges of this continent and five of foreign jurisdictions. The work is elaborate, carefully prepared, and possesses the element strikingly characteristic of all the productions of Brother Drummond, that of great strength. I have not time or space to follow him through his elaborated review, owing to the hour at which I received the Journal. Our Proceedings for 1897 were reviewed by him, in extenso, ei~ht pages being assigned to that work. Having finished his review, he informed us that he bad received words of sympathy from Brother correspondents over the very severe affliction suffered last year, and uttered words of appreciation for the kindness extended to him. JOSEPH . .L\... LOCKE, Portland, Grand Master. STEPHEN BERRY, Portland, Grand Secretary. JOSIAH H. DRUMMOND, Portland, Oom. on Correspondence.

MANITOBA. THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in the city of Winnipeg, June 18, 1898. M. W'. Bro. Thomas Robinson, Grand ~faster, presided, R. W. Bro. Wm. G. Scott, was Grand Secretary. The Journal shows the presence of Representatives from forty-five out of the fifty-eight Lodges路 in the jurisdiction. The membership of these Lodges footed up 2,669, being a gain of twentysix over the previous year. ADDRESS.

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up business affairs, announced his official visits, dispensations granted, and other subjects claiming the consideration of the Grand Lodge. Respecting dispensations for special purposes,. he said: "I have exercised the privilege of issuing dispensations fre~ly during the past year. " This exercise of extraordinary power was in accordan ce with a resolution adopted at the previous session of the Grand Lodge. Prior to the adoption of said resolution, the dispf3nsing power of the Grand Master bad been confined strictly within the limits of the Constitution. The resolution mentioned was an amendment to the law, allowin~ the Grand Master to go outside of the Constitution to exercise his prerogative functions. I deem this a very frank surrender of the question of supreme rights belonging to the office of Grand Master. Under the constitution, as it formerly existed, that Grand Lodge did not recognize the authority of its Grand Masters to do anything beyond the power and authority given them by the law. According to this view, there was a time when their Grand Masters did not possess this so-called "Divine right of Kings," to do as they pleased, but had to be governed by written Constitutions. Now, they endow the Grand Master with prerogative powels. It follows that there was a time when the power now exercised did not exist, therefore it does not inhere in the office of the Grand Master. I conclude, therefore, that the so-called "prerogative" is a creature born of recent date, and the product of a Grand Lodge, as shown by the above fact in Manitoba. The Grand Master reported a few official decisions. The first one declared that a candidate for Masonry was not debarred from Masonic privileges by having lost the second, third and fourth fingers on his right hand. The Grand Master was led, by the subject of physical qualification, to produce a lengthy dissertation upon that路 question. Judging from his decision respecting the mutilated hand of an applicant, already mentioned, he was. not as rigid as to physical perfection as the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, for instance. He quoted a section fronl the law路 of the Grand Lodge of Canada, that" A candidate who can comply literally with all the ceremonies and work of the Lodge, and is mentally and morally worthy of admission, is a fit subject to become a Mason." This section of the law of the Grand Lodge of Oanada is as proper and reasonable as can be required. The Grand Master decided, "Business must be done in the Third Degree." I gather from the statement of the Grand Master, that Lodges in that country must "regularly open up in the First, Second and Third I?egrees, and regularly close down in each degree." This method is generally followed in Missouri Lodges, e~cept the路 closing

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down. We open up and close in the Third Degree, which closes the ,inferior degrees, because all Lodges are corporations under the law, granted to Master Masons alone. The Grand Master furnished the statement where a Brother had sold grape wine under the impression it was a temperance drink, and was convicted by the courts for selling liquor without a license. He ruled that such action was not a Masonic oHense. He stated that from various reports received it was found that there had been a steady increase of material prosperity iIi the Order_ The Grand Master closed bis very able paper in eloquent terms, proving himself to have been a capable officer. The reports of District Deputies were presented, and printed in the Journal. One new Lodge had been created under dispensation, and received a Charter during the session of th~ Grand Lodge. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Scott, was quite a business document, from which it is learned that, with few exceptions, the Lodges had been prompt in making returns and paying annual dues. The financial state of the Body was shown to be somewhat depreciated. The Grand Secretary announced a considerable falling off in revenue during the past year. A special reportoD Correspondence was rendered, in which the subjec~ of Masonry in Peru and Belgium was mentioned. Fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Peru were ordered broken off.. A presentation took place during the session of the Grand Lodge, when M. W. Bro. Corbett Locke, Past Grand Master, received a testimonial from his Brethren in the shape of "a ha.ndsome chain collar." By action of the Grand Lodge, ten Brethren received the honorary rank and title of Past District Deputy Grand Masters. GEORGE B~ MURPHY, Moosomin, Grand Master. WM. G. SOOTT, Winnipeg, Grand Secretary.

NEVADA. THIRTY -FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Carson City, June 14, 1898, andwRs presided over by M. W. Bro. Albert Lackey, Grand Master, with R. W. Brother C. N. Noteware as Grand Secretary. There was a full attendance of Grand and Past Grand Officers, and Representatives of

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seventeen out of the twenty Lodges in the jusisdiction. The membership reported is 837. The financial r'eport shows an income of $1,356. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master was brief and practical, and opened with a very sensible consideration of the war between the United States and Spain. None of the Grand Officers had died during the year. The condition of the Craft was reported as "fairly prosper.. ous." A small increase in membership was announced. Relations with sister Grand Lodges reported as most pleasant. Various matters incident to the jurisdiction, of purely a local character, were embraced in his Address. Visits had been made to a number of Lodges during the term. A few decisions areJound in the Address, to one of which the Committee on jurisprudence took exception. He decided that in taking a vote to re-ballot on a rejected application, the vote should be by secret ballot. The committee thought that in granting permission to re-ballot on rejected petitions, the vote should be taken as on any other business matter. The same committee reported adversely to the ruling of the Grand .l\faster, that Lodges n1ust obtain permission before having public installation of its officers. The report of the committee thus correcting the official rulings of the Grand :Thrfaster was adopted. The Grand l\1aster reconlnlended the recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, which recommendatioll was duly approved by the Grand Lodge. Speaking of Masonic Homes in the different jurisdictions of the country, the Grand Master said: "The Grand Lodge of California, in 1897, appropriated $20,000 for the Widows' and Orphans' Home, which they are building in Dakota." It may be ne'ws to the people of Dakota, as well as our Brethren in California, that such action had been taken by the Grand Lodge in the latter jurisdiction. The G-rand Master aleo said that "the ladies of the Eastern Star of California appropriated $10,000 for the same purpose." This would give $30,000 of California money to assist the 1\fasonic Fraternity in Dakota in building a Masonic Home. The Grand Master of Nevada was either badly at fault as to facts, or the printer must have made an egregious blunder, which was overlooked by the proof-reader. I give it up. The Grand Orient of Belgium, upon the recommendation of the Committee on J uriserudence, was duly recognized. The Grand Master had issued his decree a~ainst the Grand Lodge of Peru, forbidding any Masonic intercourse with said Body. The reports of the Grand

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Treasurer and the Grand Secretary are found in the Journal, presenting a view of the financial condition of that Grand Lodge. It is learned that all the returns and dues had been received by the Grand Secretary.. The business was brief a.nd local. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report, embracing sixty-nine pages, and containing brief notices of fifty-four Grand Lodge Proceedings, was furnished by , Brother S. D. Bird, Committee. His notices of various Grand Lodge transactions were necessarily brief. Summarizings and excerpts make up the report. Our Missouri Proceedings, for 1897, received brief consideration and kindly mention. Under the heading "A few thoughts from able pens on different Masonic subjects," Brother Bird furnished an interesting collection of exttacts from different writers, on various subjects, such as "MAKING MASONS AT SrGaT," "CIPHER RITUAL,' "BLACK BALLS," "WISCONSIN PROPOSITION," and the" UNITED STATES FLAG." Under the latter title he gave his readers the benefit of a full and complete presentation of the subject by myself, in reviewing the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. I am appreciative enough to thank Brother Bird路 for his giving extended publicity to my views on that subject. . MATTHEW KYlIE, Virginia City, Grand Master. CHAUNCEyN. NOTE"l'ARE, Carson City, Grand Secretary. A. D. BIRD, Reno, Com. on Cor.

OKLAHOMA. SIXTH ANNUAL路OOMMUNIOATION.

The Sixth Annual session of this Grand Lodge assembled in the city of EI Reno, February 8th, 1898, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Albert \V. Fisher, Grand Master, R. W. Brother James S. Hunt was GraI!d Secretary, with other Grand路Officers present. Of thethirty~four Lodges in the jurisdiction, all were represented except one. The recapitulation of Grand Secretary Hunt showed.a total membership of ,356, indicating a gain of 137. The income was reported at $1,046. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Fisher was a business document of merit, containing a general statement of official matters entitled to consideration by the Grand Lodge. He announced that "Our memberG.L. Ap.-12.

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ship has not been reduced by death." I infer that this remark applied to the "membership" of the Grand Lodge, and not to the Fraternity at large in the jurisdiction. He had visited quite a number of Lodges during his term of service, and concluded that they, with one exception, were "in good condition." He said, "During the year I hav~ issued The Grand dispensation. for the formati'on of but o'ne new Lodge." Secretary, in his report, said: "Dispensations for the organization of two new Lodges have, by order of the Grand. Master, been issued." The difference between the two officers is the difference between "one" and "'two." "\Vhich was correct? Several official rulings are found in the Address. Some of them seem strange to this writer, but, supposing they were in harmony with the locallaws of that Grand Lodge, I re'frain from comment, other than to remark that a revision of said laws will not be dangerous to the welfare of Masonry in Oklahoma. The limitations placed upon Lodges working under dispensation, in not allowing them to affiliate an Entered Apprentice, upon路 proper application, and then confer upon him the remaining degrees, would seem to indicate that Lodges under probation can not perform functions contemplated in their creation. The law thus restricting Lodges U. D. certainly needs a doctor. The Grand Lecturer, Brother W. R. Brown, made a lengthy and instructive report of his labors. He urged conformity to the Ritualistic work of the jurisdiction, as authorized, instead of allowing "Mixed work from half a dozen different jurisdictions." It appears, from his report, that "some Lodges and bright Masons, for euphony, or for effect, desire and do change the ritual." I judge that the Hspread eagle" craze is abroad in that jurisdiction. Some Masons would not live contented or die happy if they could not "pile on" a lot of foreign matter in using the ritual, thereby enabling them to show, off and impress themselves upon the thought of candidates. An invitation was tendered the Grand Lodge, and d9-1y accepted, to attend a reception and banquet provided by the local Lodge in the city. The Grand Secretary furnished a sketch or this rare and cheery affair, enjoyed by the members of the Grand Lodge, after final adjournment. During the session Brother D. D. Leach, Grand Orator, presented a very brief paper, duly signed by himself as "G. S." whatever that "8" may mean. The address was printed in compliment to the "G. S." A resolutiorr was adopted expressiye of the sense of the Grand Lodge, that "the Journal of Proceedings,' for 1899, should contain a report on Foreign Correspondence." The Grand Secretary, Brother James S. Hunt, was made Chairman of the Oommittee on Correspondence for next year. If he does as well

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in the work of reporting as he does as Grand Secretary, we may expect a treat. He has made a fine record as the fiscal officer of his Grand Lodge, and I most cordially welcome him into the guild of "reporters." The hour at which his Journal came to hand (late in August) causes this notice to be sent to the Appendix. ENOCH JAMES

M. BAMFORD, Guthrie, Grand Master. S. HUNT, Stillwater, Grand Secretary.

OREGON. FORTY'EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION

Was held in the city of Portland, June 15th, 1898. M. W. Bro. W. H. Hobson was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. James F. Robinson was Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers. Numerous Past Grand Officers were present, with Representatives of Foreign Jurisdictions. The.re are 100 Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of nearly 5,000. Returns had been received from ninety-eight of the Lodges, showing a gain of 104. The amount of dues reported is $5,368. ADDRESS.

The Annual Address of Brother Hobson covered eleven pages. It embraces quite a variety of subjects, such as dispensations for conferring degrees out of time, creation of two new Lodges, and other.. matters of local interest. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reported six official rulings made during the term, all of which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprndence except one, which was slightly corrected and then endorsed. The Grand Master presented, in his report, the statementof the Educ~tional Fund of that Grand Lodge. This fund amounts to something near $80,000, and consists of real estate and cash on hand. The Addre·ss of the Grand Master is a good business paper, and won the commendation of the Committee on that subject, who said he had discharged the duties of his office to. the best of his ability, and was entitled to the commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The report of the Grand Secretary,Brother Robinson, was very brief. The Grand Treasurer showed funds handled by him amounting to· some·· $11,500. I find in·the Journal an oration, covering some eight pages, signed by its author, as follows: "Wm.. T. Williamson, Grand Orator." This is a new method of p<resenting Grand Lodge orations. Perhaps

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the Orator could not be present in person, and sent his Address signed up, ready to be delivered. A committee of the Grand Lodge reported upon the Wisconsin plan of relief, and said: "We respectfully recommend that it be not adopted." The question of Honorary Membership received due consideration by the Oommittee on J urisprudence, which declared that such membership is prohibited in that Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge created a Committee on Finance, to solicit funds for the semi-annual celebration, which will be in 1900. CORRESPONDENCE. A report was rendered by Brother Robert Clow, Past Grand Master, covering 137 pages. It is a good, general review. Our Proceedings, for 1897, received a notice covering four pages. The Address of Grand Master Jamison was carefully noted, and generally commended. The Committee commented upon our Home operations, and spoke in high terms of the work being done by our noble institution. Several appropriations were made, with terms of commendation of my report on Correspondence. I join Brother Clow most heartily in his expression of Fraternal regard, "with the hope that our annual meeting at the round table may extend through many years to come." The late hour at which the Proceedings of Oregon came to hand precludes the possibility of a thorough review of the excellent work of Brother Clow. The printer is waiting to close up my work for the year, and this notice of Oregon will be sent to the Appendix.

JOHN B. CLELAND, Portland, Grand Master. JAMES F. ROBINSON, Eugene, Grand Secretary. ROBERT CLow, Junction City, Com. on Cor.

CONCLUSION. Having examined the Proceedings of FIFTY-FOUR Grand Lodges, I now bring my labors to a close. Some of the Journals have been passed over hurriedly, as they were received at a late day in the season, after the body of my report was fini~hed. I am no more satisfied with the work of the year than formerly. Perhaps the least said the best. I close my work in health, and am thankful for the good providence which has been about me for another term. I return .sincere acknowledgments to the melnbers of the Guild, with whom I have had much pleasant intercourse, and appreciate the many expressions of kindness shown me. JOHN D. VINCIL, Committee.

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GRAND LODGES REVIEWED IN 1898.

ALABAMA,1897. 1897. ARKANSAS, 1897.

MONTANA,

ARIZONA,

NEBRASKA,

NEVADA,

BRITISH COLUMBIA,

1897, '98.

1897. CANADA, 18B7. CALIFORNIA,

1898.

DISTRICrr OF OOLUMBIA,

1897.

FLORIDA, 1898.

1897.

1897. ILLINOIS, 1897. INDIANA,_ 1898.

IDAHO,

OREGON,

MAI~E,

1898. 1897. ISLAND, 1897.

PRINCE ED\VARD

1897.

1898. KANSAS, 1898. KEN'fUCKY, 1897.

LOUISIANA,

1898. 1898. NEW MEXICO, 1897. NEW YORK, 1898. NORTH CAROLINA, 1898. NOVA SCOTIA, 1897. OHIO, 1897. OKLAHOMA, 1898. PENNSYLVANIA,

INDIAN TERRITORY, IOWA,

1897.

NE"\V JERSEY,

DELAWARE, 1897.

GEORGIA,

1898.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW HAMPSHIRE,

COLORADO,1897. CONNECTICUT,

1897. 1897, '98.

QUEBEC,

1898.

1897. 1897. SOUTH DAKOTA, 1898. 1 8 9 8 . T E N N E S S E E , 1898. RHODE ISLAND,

SOUTH OAROLINA,

TEXAS,

1898.

MANITOBA, 路1898.

UTAH,

MARYLAND,1897. MASSACHUSETTS,

1897.

MIOHIGAN,1898. 1898.

MINNESOTA,

MISSISSIPPI,

1898.

~North

1897.

1898.

VERMONT, 1898. VIRGINIA, 1897. 1897. 1898.

WEST VIRGINIA,

WISCONSIN, WYOMING;

1897.

Dakota, for 1898, and Washington, 1898, missing.

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRErrARIES.

Na'm,e.

State.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Conne·cticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi. Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York

..Address.

Henry Clay Armstrong ~Iontgomery. George J. Roskruge Tucson. FayHempstead Little Rock. San Francisco. George Johnson Edward C. Parmelee Denver. John H. Barlow Hartford. Benj. F. Bartram Wilmington. 'Vm. R. Singleton Washington. Wilbur P. Webster J acksonville. W. A. Wolihin Macon. Theophilus W. Randall, Boise Cit,y. J. H. ·0. Dill Bloomingt0n. William H. Smythe lndianapolis. Rev. J. S. Murrow A-to-ka, C. N. Theodore S. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Albert K. Wilson Topeka. H. B. Grant Louisville. Richard Lambert New Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. Jacob H. lVIedairy Balthnore. Sereno D. Nickerson Boston. Cold Water. J·efferson S. Conover Thomas Montgomery St. Paul. J ohn L. Power J ackson. Helena. Cornelius Hedges William R. Bowen Omaha. C. N. Noteware Carson City. George P. Cleaves Concord. Trenton. Thos. H. R. Redway Alpheus A. Keen Albuquerque. EdwardM.L. Ehlers New York.

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North Carolina John C. Drewry Raleigh. North Dakota Frank J. Thompson Fargo. Ohio J. H. Bromwell Cincinnati. Oklahoma James S. Hunt Stillwater. James F. Robinson Eugene. Oregon Pennsylvania William A. Sinn Philadelphia. Rhode Island Edwin Baker Providence. South Carolina Charles Inglesby Charleston. South Dakota Geo. A. Pettigrew Flandreau. Tennessee J ohn B. Garrett Nashville. Texas John Watson Houston. Utah Christopher Diehl Salt Lake City. Warren G. Reynolds Bu.rlington. Vermont Virginia G~. W.Carrington Richmond. Olympia. Washington Thomas M. Reed West Virginia Geo. W. Atkinson Oharleston. Jno. W. Laflin Milwaukee~ Wisconsin Wyoming W. L. KuykendaIL Saratoga. W. J. Quinlan Nelson. British Columbia Canada J. J. Mason Hamilton, Onto Egypt F. F. Oddi Cairo. Edward Letchworth London. England Ireland Samuel B. Oldham Dublin. Island of Cuba Jose F. Penon Havana. Manitoba Wm. G. Scott Winnipeg. New Brunswick J ohn Thomas Twining Hartt..St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney. Nova Scotia Hon. Wm. Ross Halifax. Prince Edward Island Niel MacKelvie Sumrnerside. Quebec John H. Isaacson Montreal. D. Murray Lyon Edinburg. Scotland United G. I",. of Victoria T. H. Lempriere Melbourne.

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REPRESENTArrl YES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE O:b"' MISSOURI.

G~~and

Lodge.

AJabama Arizona Arkansas British Colulnbia , California Canada Cuba Colorado Connecticut Dela,vare District of Colulnbia Egypt England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory ~ Ireland Kansas Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi

l-la"lne.

Henry Clay Tonlpkins J as. S. Cromb John F. Baile Ii.ob't Burns McMicking Charles If. Bryan James K. Kerr Edwardo Loredo Ed. C. Parmelee Geo. Lee Dr. Robert V.vVatson Wm. R. Singleton F. F. Oddi Braxton Baker Irving P. Webster Henry C. Burr Jonas "\V. Brown George A. Stadler l\fason J. Niblack John A. Scott 'Vm. Hamilton ~ William H. Nelson John A. Stephenson Dan'l P. Boynton W. S. Linton James F. Lawless :\V. P. Bouton

Address. Montgomery. Clifton. Fort Smith. Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Havana. Denver. New Haven. lVlilford. Washington. Cairo. London. Gainesville. Griffin. ldaho City. Decatur. \7"incennes. Muscogee. Dublin. Smith Center. New Orleans. Monmouth. E. Sagina路w路. St. Paul. Canaan.

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Manitoba tTohn F. Boyd Minnedosa. Maryland John S. Berry Baltimore. Montana Wm. Davenport Helena~ Nebraska George ·B. France York. Nevada C. E.· Noteware Carson City. New Brunswick JohnThomasTwiningHartt..St. John. New Hampshire Chas. G. Connor Exeter. New Jersey Spencer Fullerton..............•Camden. New Mexico Alpheus A. Keen Albuquerque. New York Southrick Hebbard NewYorkCity North Carolina H. A. Gudger Asheville. North Dakota George·A. Luce Hope. Nova Scotia Ja.mes A. Gass Halifax. Ohio Chas. Stroud Sandusky. Oregon John H. Irvine Tallman. Prince Edward Island C. C. Carlton Souris. H. L..Robinson Waterloo. Quebec Rhode Island .....•................Charles O. Mumford Providence. Edinburgh. Scotland Geo. C. H. McNaight South Carolina Oharles Inglesby Charleston. South Dakota Thomas H. Brown Sioux Falls. Texas Wm. A. Carrington Houston. Utah P. L. Williams Salt Lake City Vermont Silas H.Danforth St. Albans. Victoria A. G. McCoom be l\tIelbourne. Virginia George W. Wright Marion. Washington Thomas M. Reed Olympia. 'Vest Virginia John H. Weymouth Beverly. Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee. Wisconsin

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REPRESEN'rATIVES 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

Narne.

.Address.

A. M. Hough JeffersonCity. Robert E. Collins St. Louis. F. J. Tygard ButIer. TheodoreBrace J efferson City. J ohn E. Ryland Lexington. Xenophon Ryland Lexington. Harry Keene St. Joseph. Reuben Barney Chillicothe. George E. Mayhall New London. Isaac M. Abraham Harrisonville. Jack P. Richardson St. Louis. Platte City. Campbell Wel1s J ohn R. Parson St. Louis. Martin Collins St. Louis. Asa Maddox Kansas City. Versailles. P. G. Woods St. Louis. Samuel M. Kennard vVm. F. Kuhn Kansas City. St. Louis. Wm. H. Mayo E. F. Allen Kansas City. Wln. R. Stubblefield St. Louis. E. H. Phelps Kansas City. James B. Austin St. Louis. Howard Watson............â&#x20AC;˘.....St. Louis. Wm. Richardson St. Loui&. Wm. A. Hall St. Louis. Chas. F. Vogel. St. J.Jouis.

1898. ] Grand Lodge.

Appendix. Name.

Nevada Seymour Hoyt Alexander M. Dockery New Hampshire JaJ?1es W. Boyd New Jersey New Mexico H. E. Blakeman Noah M. Givan New York North Carolina A. Fisher North Dakota Dorsey A. Jamison Nova Scotia * Ohio B. F. Nelson Oregon , Lee A. Hall M. T. Davis Prince Edward lsland Quebec Rev. O. C. 'Voods, D. D Charles E. Reid Rhode Island Scotland Thomas E. Garrett South Oarolina V. O. Saunders Joseph S. Browne South Dakota Texas Allan McDowell Utah.............................â&#x20AC;˘..B. H. Ingram \VlU. M. Williams Vermont J ohn D. Vinci! Virginia Washington Stephen Chapman Wisconsin Rufus E. Anderson

*Deceased.

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Greenfield. Gallatin. 8t. Joseph. California. Har:risonville. La Belle. St. Louis. St. Louis. '" .St. Louis. Aufora. Neosho. Albany.. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. St. Louis. " ..Sedalia. Boonville. St. Louis. Bloomfield. Hannibal.

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REPOllTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND Mr\Sl'EI{S.

FIRST DISTRICT.

LANCASTER, Mo., September 21, 1898. F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHERI have the honor to submit my annual report as D. G. :1\1:. for the First District. 1'he last year has been comparatively quiet; everything bas run along smoothly; the war's alarms have not disturbed Masonic circles; peace and harmony have prevailed in the First District. Last May I had the pleasure of instituting the Lodge U. D., at Alexandria. The Brethren showed most cOlumendable zeal; I was very favorably impressed. All disturbing elements seemed to have been removed, and I have no doubt the Lodge there will prosper and do a good work in that community. I have received no other official calls, but wherever I have been, I find the Lodges 'working harmoniously. Fraternally yours, ED'\VARD HIGBEE, D. G. M. F'irst District.

SECOND DISTRICT.

F. J. 1,'yga>rd, Esq., Grand Master:

LABELLE,

~Io.,

October 1, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHERI respectfully submit the follo'Wing report as Deputy Grand :Master for the Second

District for the past :Masonic year. I held a Lodge of Instruction at Williamstown and Newark, three days at each place, both of which were well attended by their own and neighboring Lodges, and I am pleased to report that each year shows an improvement in the work of previous years. I also had the pleasure of attending the State Lodge of Instruction, held in Kirksville (this District), over which );OU and R.W. Bro. E. F. Allen presided. I also held a Lodge of Instruction at Edina, which was in charge of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, ,vho always makes these meetings pleasant and profitable to the Craft. On 1\1ay 2d, I visited Kirksville a.nd laid the corner-stone of the Adair County Court Hou!e, in accordance with Masonic usage, after which'R. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs delivered a Masonic address, which I never heard surpassed.

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It was highly appreciated by an immense throng who had assembled to witness the ceremonies. I congratulate the Brethren of Kirksville for t.he success of the occasion, .which was due to their energy and zeal for the interests of Masonry. I have visited .most of the Lodges in the District during the year and find peace and harmony prevail, with one exceptioD, the particulars of which I havealread)T communicated, and which is still in process of settlement. Thanking you for the confidence reposed, I remain, Fraternally yours, A. FISHER, D. G. M. Second Dist'rict.

THIRD DISTRICT. OWASCO,

Mo., September 27,1898.

F. J. Tyuard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. for the past year. I authorized Bro.D. M. Wilson to superintend the removal of Green City Lodge, No. 159, which was done December 27, 1897. By request (and permission) I held a three days' Lodge of Instruction in Hall of

La Plata Lodge, No. 237. The attendance was good-quite large on the last evening, March 2d, as we had a candidate for the third degree, which was well conferred, to the great credit of the Lodge. La Plata, No. 237, is one of the enthusiastic and good 路working Lodges of our jnrisdiction. On the same conditions as La Plata, I visited Lodge of Truth, No. 268. It was a very muddy time, being March 3d, 4th and 5th,. and, as nearly all the members live in the country, the attendance was only moderate; but those who did attend were very much interested, and expressed themselves as well repaid for their time. Visited Green City Lodge, No. 159, March 31st, and April 1st and 2d. The attendance was fair-quite large on the last evening, it being regular communication, with two candidates for third degree, which was conferred in a very satisfactory manner. I visited Pollock Lodge, No. 349, September 14th, but owing to a mishap in getting my notice, our meeting was almost a failure. However, I met and conversed with several of the members, and found the Lodge to be in a very good condition. So far as I have been enabled to learn, the Lodges in this District are doing very well and having a fair share of work. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fratenlally yours, J. J. DILLINGER, D. G. M. Third Dist'rict.

FOURTH DISTRICT. PRINCETON, 'Mo,)

September 12, 1898.

F. J. Tyoard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

At the beginning of the present Masonic year I had the honor to receive at your

hands a commission as D. G. 'M. for the Fourth District of Missouri, and in compliance

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with the requirements of the Grand Lodge By~Laws, and with the pleasure it affords me so to do, I hereby render to you a report of my stewardship: It is with a high degree of pleasure that I find myself able to report Freemasonry in a flourishing and quite satisfactory condition in this District. I have visited ever~r Lodge but one during the year, and some of them I have met with a number of times, rendering such assistance as was in my power. One year ago, in making my report to your predecessor in office, I had occasion to express the hope that Lindley Lodge, heretofore in a languishing condition, was fUlly resuscitated, and on the high road to Masonic prosperity. The work done by this Lodge during the past ~'ear (as partly shown by their annual report), proves that our fond hopes were well founded. I have met with them, instructed them in the work,assisted in conferring degrees, presided at the burial of one of their honored dead, and I desire to, in this public manner, express my appreciation of the true :Masonic spirit exhibited and zeal manifested by the young Brethren now in active membership in Lindley Lodge. They are learning the work accurately, and acquiring membership from persons who are very sure to be an honor to the Fraternity at large, as well as to their local Lodge. I have also visited Ravanna Lodge a number of times, instructed them in the work, and assisted ill cenferring degrees. A few days ago I was called upon, and quite cheerfully responded, to a request to preside at the ceremonies of burial of Brother F. M. Evans, an old melnber of their Lodge. Ravanna Lodge has some very bright young members who are applying themselves to accurately acquiring the ritualistic work, from whom I expect much for Masonry in the future. I held a short School of Instruction at Spickards, raising one candidate at close of school. The Brethren of 3pickards are good workers, enthusiastic, and, altogether, one of the . best Lodges in the District. The report of my home Lodge shows that we have been doing a good work during the Masonic year now drawing to a close, and we entertain fond hopes for a continuation of the interest now manifest in the community. Throughout the Fourth DiRtrict harmony prevails so far as I have been informed, and more work has been accomplished than in recent preceding years. I have done what I could to accomplish this result, and feel that I have met with recompense for the sacrifices of tinle and labor. Ido not remember to have failed to respond to a single call that has been made upon me. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon mc, I must also sincerely thank the good Brethren of the District for their cordial co-operation in the work, and remain, Fraternally yours, C. \V. BOLSTER, D. G. M. FoU'rth D'istrict.

FIFTH DISTRICT. ALBANY, MO. t

September 24, 1898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., G'rand Master: DEAR SIR At'D BROTHER--

I respectfully submit the following report for the year 1898. I have visited a majority of the Lodges in this District. I have assisted in conferring degrees in each of the following Lodges: Ancient Craft, No. 377, three third degrees in one night. Ryland, No. 332, several degrees. Have visited this Lodge several times; they arein a. flourishing condition and doing lots of work, and doing it well.

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Athens Lodge, No. 127 (of which I am a member), usually has a meeting twice a month for practice and instruction. This Lodge is in good shape, but is not having as much work this year as last. Gentryville, No. 125, two or three degrees. This Lodge is in fair condition, and has be.en doing considerable work. I held a Lodge 'of Instruction in Lorraine, No. 128, for three days, the attendance was light, but those that did attend took great interest in the work and improved rapidl)". The last evening was regular Lodge meeting. There was a goodly number of the Brethren present. We conferred the third degree in due form, the Bretbren -who assisted doing their part well. By request of several Brethren at Hatfield, I visited that place last March, and held a School of Inยงtruction for three days. The attendance was good, and I never saw men take more interest, or learn faster. They applied for a dispensation, which was granted, and in April I put them to work, and I have no doubt they will soon be one of our best Lodges. I have the pleasure to report that in all the Lodges throughout the District, peace and harmony prevail. Fraternally yours, JOHN W. BARKLEY, D. G. M. Fifth D'istrict.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. FAIRFAX,

Mo., September 20,1898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., arand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit the following report as D. G. 1I. of the Seventh Masonic District: I have had no calls for official decisions or action, except as stated below, and, on account of ill-health, I have been unable to hold a Lodge of Instruction, or visit the Lodges of my District, though I have beard, through the Brethren, from all of them, and am glad to say that harmony prevails, so far as heard from, except two or three trials for unmasonic conduct, none of which were referred to me, and, I presume, were settled satisfactorily by the Lodges. About June 5th I received your favor of May 80th, inclosing letter and petition of Mound City Lodge, No. 294, to move into a new Hall. In compliance therewith, on the 13th of June, I examined the proposed new Hall, approved same, and made report thereof to you. About June 20th I received, through the Grand Secretary, your dispensation directing me to conduct the removal of said lJOdge and dedicate the Hallace:ording to Masonic usage. I at once notified the Worshipful Master of the Lodge that I had the dispensation, and asked them to arrange the date for dedication, which, on account of delay in getting the new Hall fully corn:pleted, and getting new Lodge furniture, wa.s :much delayed, so that the dedicatioll did not take place until the 25th of August, at which time I opened a specific Grand Lodge in the old Hall, with W. Bro. W. Y. Hampshire as D. G. M., W. Bro. Geo. S. Baird, Sr. G. W.; VV. Bro. Hug4 :Montgomery, Jr. G. W.; J. C. Leggett, G. Treas.; J. C. Wilson, G.Sec'y; W. Bro. S. T. Lucas, G. Architect; W. Bro. R. M. Rhoades, G. Chap.; Rev. Bro. W. L. Nash, G. Orator; Bro. E. T. Peck, G. Tyler; V'l. Bro. Jas. Hart, S. G. D.; Bro. P. S. Durham, Jr. G. D.; Bros. M. Strickler and D. M.. S. Washam, G. Stewards. The dedication was public. 'l'he Brethren had placed 225 chairs In the Hall and all were filled. There were Brethren present from Oregon, Forest City, Maitland and Fairfax Lodges. The ceremonies were complete, the music was most elegant, and the address of the Grand Orator, Rev. Bro. W. L. Nash, was the finest

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Masonic address that it has ever been my pleasure to hear. It was grand. It was a red letter day for Mound City Lodge, No. 294. They now have much the finest Hall, and best furnished, in the District, and I predict for them grefLt prosperity and much growth in the near future. I am sorry that my health has been such that I could not visit every Lodge in the District and hold Lodges of Instruction. Though I have given instruction to some Brethren privately, :yet I would gladly have done a great deal more, though I think the work in this District is being done very well, and perhaps fully as good as the average in the State, yet we would like to attain to a higher perfection in the work. The Lodges are all well supplied with furniture, except my home Lodge, Fairfax, No. 483, has no middle chamber pillars. ,\Vhen this Lodge was organized it got a full set of E. A. F. C. and M. M. charts, and has always used them; the fact is, they have been so badly in debt, they have not felt able to get the pillars; but they are talking of them, and as soon as their finances will admit of it, they will procure a pair. They have an elegant Hall, and when they get the pillars, will be thoroughly furnished for all good work. Sincerely thanking you for the honor conferred and the trust reposed in me, I beg to remain, Fraternally yonrs, J. J. DENNY, D. G. M. Seventh District.

EIGHTH DISTRICT.

ST. JOSEPH, MO., Septenlber 27, 1898.

F. J. Tyoard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHI~R-

Acting under the requirements of mj~ commission, which bears date of October 23, 1897, and the Laws of Masonry, I herewith submit my report as D. G. :M. of the Eighth Masonic District for the year just closing. I have visited the city Lodges officially and unofficially, participating at times in the work, and have installed the officers of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, and Charity Lodge, No. 331All the city Lodges are in a flourishing condition and doing. good work, much of which is doubtless dne to the elegant and commodious quarters in which they meet, being the best ever occupied for Masonic purposes in the history of the Fraternity ill this city, and a potent factor in bringing the Order prominently before its citizens. I have received such fraternal courtesy and attention at the hands of the City Lodges and Brethren, that the most exacting could have no cause for complaint. On the evening of December 4th, I paid all official visit to King Hill Lodge, No. 376, located about four miles south of the city, accompanied by a goodly number of well posted Brethren of the city Lodges. We were most pleasantly received, and I was accorded the grand honors and made to feel at home. After the election ofoff.icers (which took place at this communication), I \vascalled upon by the Worshipful Master to take charge of the ceremonie~of installation, which I performed, being ably assisted by him and other Brethren in so doing. On Christmas evening, December 25th, accompanied by a hack load of prominent city Brethren, I made an official visit to Birming Lodge, No. 150, located at Halleck. The Brethren of this Lodge had gone to extra trouble to receive us, and. I am sure that the pleasant occasion will not soon be forgotton by those who bad the good fortune to be present. One candidate was raised to the sublime degree of lrlaster Mason, many of the city Brethren, including myself,' participating in the work. An elegant supper was prepared for the occasion by Mrs. Hamden, to which the Brethren did ample justice, the whole affair terminating in an old time love feast.

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On New Years evening, January 1st, I paid official visit to Wellington Lodge No. 22, located at DeKalb, accompanied by the District Lecturer, and two other prominent Brethren from the city. This Lodge was not aware of our coming, and the visit was therefore a surprise for them. However, we were very pleasantly received. One petition for the degrees was received and referred to the usual committee, and the evening was passed very pleasantly in giVing instructions in the work and shedding such other Masonic light and information as the Brethren of the Lodge desired to receive. On the evening of March 5th, accompanied by a large hack load of Brethren, escorted by a number of others on bicycles, making a. jolly party from the city, I paid an official visit to Saxton Lodge, No. 508, located at Saxton. This Lodge was made aware of our coming, but notwithstanding that fact, the city Brethren S0011 took possession of the Lodge, formed a team and conferred the third degree upon a waiting candidate, in such an impressive manner that the natives were astonished, and when supper was announced, full and complete justice was done to the occasion, and the natives were once more astonished, for no baskets were needed with which to carry away the iuvisible fragmen ts. On the evening of April 2d, accompanied by a, carriage load of Brethren, preceded by a contingent on the cars under charge of our Chief, I made an official visit to Agency Lodge, No. 10, located at Agency. The Hall was literally packed, and standing room was in demand. The Brethren had come from many' places and Lodges to see the third degree conferred upon two candidates, and to hear what the D. D. G. 11. had to say. I was received with the grand honors, and shown every courtesy, to which I responded in a few remarks appropriate to the occasion, which elicited the applause of the Brethren. After the routine of business was concluded, a team was made up from the officers of this and other country Lodges, who conferred the degree upon one candidate in a very able and dignified manner. The Lodge was then called off, and repaired to an elegant supper prepared for this occasion. After supper the Lodge was called to labor; and, at the request of the Worshipful Master, I selected a team from among the best posted Brethren of the city Lodges present, who conferred the third degree upon the other candidate, in a manner that was faultless, and to the great gratification of all present. This was truly a most enjoyable occasion, and one long to be remembered. I have not been able to visit all the Lodges in the District. but have held myself ill readiness to go at short notice, to any point where Masonic duty might call. I have heard from most of the other Lodges at dHferent times, and feel that all is going weH, I have received no complaints,and peace and harmony prevail throughout the District. In conclusion, I wish to thank all the Brethren .for their kindness in making my duties so pleasant and agreeable"; and to you Most Worshipful Brother, I desire to return my most sincere thanks, for my appointment to this honorable position. Fraternally yours, EMANUEL路F. HARTZELL, D. G. M. Eighth District.

NINTH DISTRICT. PATTONSBURG,

Mo., October 1, 1898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. of the Ninth District: It affords me pleasure to state that, so far as I am informed, the Fraternity in my district is in harmony. I have not visited as many of the Lodges as I should have liked to during' the :Masollic year. G. L. Ap.-13.

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On March 15th I visited and inspected a Hall for Clarksdale Lodge, No. 559, and appointed Brother Isaac Clark of same Lodge to superintend the removal, dedicate and consecrate the same to Ancient Craft :M:asonry. The removal was conducted and Hall dedicated April 4, 1898. March 14th I dedicated a llew Hall for Osborn Lodge, No. 317, at Osborn, Mo. I have visited a nUll1Qer of other Lodges during the 3~ear, and took occasion to look over the records and make such suggestions 'as I deemed necessary. Besides my visits, I have had some correspondence with the Craft during the year, and am pleased to report the Lodges, as a whole, in a very satisfactory condition. Fraternally yours, ROBERT E. MAUPIN, D. G. J:(. Ninth D'istrict.

TENTH DISTRICT.

LATHROP, lYlo., October 4, 1898.

F. J. l'ygard, Esq., G'rand Maste}': DEAR SIR AND

BROTHER-

I hereby submit my anllual report as your representative for the Tenth District for

the current Masonic year: The past year has been a fairly active one in Masonic circles in this District, and I am pleased to report that some progress has been made in all the Lodges. Peace anel harmony prevail throughout the路 District, with one exception, and that one in my QwnLodge, No. 506-a Brother is under charges for unmasonic conduct; trial, October 8th, too late for this report. The Craft is in a healthy condition, and nothing has been referred to me for my decision. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, Z. T. :MARTIN, D. G. M. :Penth District.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT.

CHIIJLICOTHE, lYro., September 20, P. J. 'i'l/yard, Esq., G'rand j}[aste'r:

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DEAR SIR AND BltOTHERI beg leave to report that the Eleventh District is in a fairl~~ healthy condition. I have visited the Dlsjority of the Lodges in the DistriCt, and while there has not been any great amount of work done, there has been a steady increase in members. The members are taking a lively interest in learning the work, and the officers of the Lodges are quite proficient. I have, by request, installed the officers of many of the Lodges in the District. The general condition of the Craft is good. Nothing has occurred to mar the peace and harmony of the Order. Fraternally yours, REUBEN BARNEY, 1). G. M. Ele'venth District.

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.1,95 TWELFTH DISTRICT. LACLEDE,

lvfo., October 3, J898.

F J. Tyqa'rll, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. of the Twelfth District for the year drawing to a close: During the year I have visited all the Lodges in my District, with the exception of Biswell Lodge, No. 5]0. Some of the Lodges I have visited on several occasions, assisted in conferring degrees, and instructed the Brethren in the work. On January 24th, 25th, and 26th of this rear, a District Lodge of Instruction was held in the ~iasonic Hall at Marceline, Mo., over which I presided. At this meeting R. W. Grand Lecturer Allan McDowell was present and in charge of the work. There was a very gratifying attendance from Marceline and neighboring Lodges. Much interest was manifested by the Brethren present, and under the very able and efficient instruction of Brother McDowell, gratifying progress was made in the work. It affords me great pleasure to report that all the Lodges in my District seem to be in So flourishing condition, much interest in Masonry being manifest among the Brethren. Some of the Lodges show a gratifying increase in membership, and this is especially true of Bucklin and Dockery Lodges. All the Lodges have their Halls well furnished and well cared for, and peace and harmony prevail. On the whole there seems to be a decided revival of interest in Masonry, and during the next Masonic year I anticipate a gratifsing increase in the membership of the Order in this District. Fraternally yours, C. C. BIGGER, D. G. 1:[. Ttveljth Dist',ict.

THIRTEENTH DISTRIC'1'. MACON,

Mo., August 3,

18~)8.

F. J. Tunard, Esq., GrancZ Maste?": DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In report of my work in the 1'hirt~l1th Masonic District, I desire to say, that my business has been of such a nature since the spring that I have been unable to visit the Lodges in my District, with the exception of Kaseyville LodgE', which I visited at 3"our request, &l1d submitted a special report. It has been my custom to visit the I./odges in the winter and early spring, and whenever called upon to do so, but the roads were so bad at tha.t time that I could not get there. My inforn1atioll is, that 1110st all the Lodges. in my District are doing very well. Now, as I have the unlucky number Thirteenth Distriet, and have had just thirteen Lodges, I have had a very peculiar condition to deal '\vith. And, now, as one of the Lodges has surrendered its charter, leaving me only twelve, 1 am.satisfied that jn the future I will be able to submit a more satisfactory report. Thanking :you for your kindness, I am, }1"'raternally yours, T. A. STILL, D. G. ;kl. ,Th:l:rteenth Dist'rict.

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196 FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.

NEW

LONDON,

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

}rIo., September 19,

18~8.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I hereby submit m~l' annual report as D. G. M. of the Fourteenth Masonic District for the past year. On the evening of November 4, 1897, I opened a Sehool of Instruction in the Hall of Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, and continued same morning,"afternoon and evening of the 5th and 6th. During the sessions there were present delegates from five Lodges. I was very much gratified at the zeal shown by those in attendance. This was especial1y the case with the members of Clarksville Lodge, No. 17. Old and young took part and were with me early and late. Much good was done. The Brethren received me cordially and treated me royally. On the 1st day of February, 1898, I visited Phcenix Lodge, No. 136, at Bowling Green. Made an examination of the records in the aftemoon,and conferred the third degree all two Fellow Crafts in the evening. Everything passed off pleasantly. On the afternoon of March 16th I opened a District Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Pike Lodge, No. 399, at Curryville, :M:o., and continued the same morning, afternoon and evening of the 17th and 18th. The weather was very inclement, roads bad, and, consequently, the attendance was slim. Brother Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present and had charge of the ritualistic work. 'While we were somewhat disappointed as to attendance, wewere much gratified with the zeal and vim shown by those who did attend. They were much benefited and will not regret the sacrifice made bytbem. On the 30th day of June I again visited Pike Lodge, No. 399, and conferred the third degree on two Fellow Crafts. We had a royal time. Pike Lodge is one of the most enterprising Lodges in the District, and it is a real pleasure to visit it. During the year I have given a good deal of private instruction and answered many interrogatories involving matters of Masonic jurisprudence. I have had to correct somee!'rors and administer some scoldings, but all ina fraternal spirit, and I am gratifiedto know that my admonitions were received in the same fraternal spirit. Candor compels me to say, however, that there are several Lodges in the Fourteenth District which are sadly deficient in the work, so much so, indeed, that they cannot confer any of the three degrees intelligently. Nor do they desire the aid of District Deputy or Grand Lecturer. It was with some difficulty that I succeeded in locating a District Lodge of Instruction. I wrote to several and offered to bold the School of Instruction with them, but my proposal was declined with thanks. The Brethren of said Lodges "didn't have time." Some friction exists in two or three of the Lodges, but I think I have, in most cases, so advised, that the differences will be settled without serious trouble. Thanking you for favors bestowed and hoping to meet you at Grand Lodge on the 18th prox., I am, Fraternally yours 1 GEO. E. MAYHALL, D. G. M. Fourteenth District.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. PARIS, Mo., July 11,1898. F. J. Tygard, Esq., Gra'lLa Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHERI hereby tender you my resignation as Dis.trict Deputy Grand Master of the Fifteenth Masonic District of Missouri. I shall move from this place to Jefferson City, about the 20th of this month, with the intention of making that my future home; which will re-

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move me from. the District and disqualify me for holding the position to the end of the year. Owing to my having been so busy thus far during the year, I have not been able to do much work in the District. Made partial arrangements to hold a Lodge of Instruction at Santa Fe, early in the year. but was deterred from doing so OIl account of bad roads and bad weather, the Brethren thinking that it would be best to wait until some time later in the year, when it would be possible for them to get a fuller attendance of their members, and derive more benefit, and since that time we have not been able to arrange for holding it. So far as I have been able to ascertain everything has been moving along quietly in the Di"ltrict and nothing has come up that has called for any attention from me, except that on J anuat's' 26, 1&98, I received an order to ,arrest the charter of Middle Grove lJOdge, No. 42, for non-payment of their Grand Lodge dues for 1897. I wasable to collect the dues at once, and send them to the Grand Secretary, and that settled the matter. Some of the Lodges in the District have had quite a little bit of work during the year, while with others it has been very'little 'work, and, I am afraid, very little interest in Lodge affairs. Taken as a whole the Lodges of the District seem to be in very fau condition, so far as I am able to judge from information that I haye. There is considerable room for improvement in the work with the most of them, but they evince very little desire to go' through the work necessary to make the desired ilnprovement, so it is rather hard to do much good on that line, but I trust that they may take hold some time in the near future and learn the work, and do it in good shape. Fraterna.lly yours, EDWIN G. McGEE, D. G. M. Fifteenth District.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. BRUNSWICK,

Mo., September 15, 1898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIB. AND BROTHER-

1 herew,ith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Sixteenth District: By your direction, I dedicated the new Hall of Rothville Lodge, No. 426, at Rotbville, Mo., on November 20, 1897, at the same time installing their officers. I was grea..tl, assisted in this work b)? my predecessor, Z. T. Lamkin, and also by Brethren from. Warren Lodge, No. 74, Eureka Lodge; No. 73, .Chariton Lodge, No. 513, and Westville Lodge, No. 202. Judging from the materia.lcons~jtutiIlgthis Lodge, the Grand Lodge路 win never have occasion to regret its action in granting them a cl\arter. On April 28, 1898, I visited MusseUork and examined the officers elected for the proposed Lodge at that place as to their proficiency in the work, and also inspected their proposed quarters, alI of which has been heretofore reported. On May 29,1898, I set them to work under dispensation, and though I have not since visited them, yet reports therefrom are most gratifying. While I have been unable to visit all of the Lodges in this District, yet those visited show evidences of prosperit:y', harmony and brotherly love. It is路 my purpose to hold a Lodge of Instruction at this. place early in November, not!f)' lug all路 of the Lodges in this District thereof, and haVing with us, if possible, Brother McDowell. Congratulating )TOU upon the success of your administration, I am, Fraternally yours, ED. T. MILLER, D. G. M. S1i:tteenth District.

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. CARROLLTON,

:Mo., Septeluber 27,1898.

P. J. T,lIgard, Esq., G'rand JJJaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith snbulit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Seventeenth District: By your direction, I dedicate"d the llew Hall of Hale City Lodge, No. 216. The attendance at the Lodge of Instruction, held in this city by Brother McDowell was good, and the interest splendid. ' This District has had a revival of Masonry this year, many of the Lodges doing more work than they ever did before in anyone year. It has been my pleasure to visit many of them, and I found the oftlcers efficient and the Lodges in good condition. The Seventeenth will, I feel, make a better showing ill the future than even this year. Fraternally yours, 'V. R. PAINTER, D. G. M. Se1.1enteenth District.

EIGlrl'EENrrH DIS1.'RICT.

LIBERTY, Mo., September 14, 1898. F. J. :J.'YlJanl, Esq., Orand Master: DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-

I herewith subruit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Eighteenth District, for the past Masonic year, I have visited some of the Lodges in my District, bL.t not all of them, as I would like to have done. Fraternal feeling in each Lodge has been good,

and so far as bas come to my knowledge, nothing has come up to disturb the harmony

of the Order. There has been a steady growth of membership, and of first路class materia.!. Thanking you for the honor conter~ed upon me, I remain, Fraternally yours, B. F. CORBIN, D. G. M. E'ighteenth District.

NINETEENTH, DISTRICT.

PLATTE CITY, Mo., september 10,1898. Jl. J. Tyga'rd, Esq., G'rand J{rtster:

DEAR

SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith respectfully submit my annual report as Deputy Gra.nd Master for the

Nineteenth Masonic District. On April 10, 1898, I received a letter from the W. M. of Camden Point Lodge, No. 169, notifying DIe of the destruction by fire of their Lodge, together with all its furniture and Charter, on April 9, 1898. I visited said Lodge, and ~ecured for them a duplicate charter, also permis~ion to occupy temporarily the second story of Camden Point Military Aca,demy, until they could build a new Lodge Ha.ll, which is now in process of erection, is ml,lch more commodious than the old one, and which, when completed, will surely give a new impetus totbeir 'Work.

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Several of the Lodges in the District have written me as to Masonic law, to all of which demands I promptly responded. Have visited the majority of the Lodges in the District, and find them generally in good condition. . There is considerable increase in interest in Masonr~' in the District, and am happy to report to you that no complaints路 have been made to me, that were !lot amicably adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties. Thanking you for the confidence you have reposed in me, I am, Fra.ternally 'yours, A. J. COLMAN, D. (}. M. N{n,eteenth District.

'rWEN'l'IETH DISTRIC'r. KANSAS CITY, :Mo.,

F. J. Tygard, .Esq., Grand Master:

September 1, 18H8.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

It affords me great pleasure to be able to report that Masonry in the 'l'wentieth

District is in a flourishing condition. Saturday evening, January 8,1898, I conducted the beautiful ceremonies of dedicating a new Masonic Hall for York Lodge, No. 563, being ably assisted by the following named Brethren: John C. Yocum, Dr. W. F. Kuhn, John H. Barr, D. P. Lewis, George W. Whitcomb, and fifty other Master Masons of Kansas City. Under a dispensation, this Lodge was removed from its old into its new home 'January 9,1898. January 7, 1898, Kansas City Lodge, ~o. 220, ",,路as duly moved from its Grand Avenue Hall into the Masonic Building, at 912 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo. January 15,1898, I opened a District School of Instruction, a detailed report of which will be submitted by J. C. Yocum, D. D. G. L. By the extension of the limits of Kansas City, and the annexation of the City of '\Vestport, the difficulties arising from lack of concurrent jurisdiction mentioned in ms report of one year ago, have all been removed. Congratulating you upon your skilful administration of the Craft during the year about ended, I have the honor to remain, Fraternally yours, V. F. BOOR,

D. G. M. Twentieth ])istrict.

'rWEN'rV-FIRST DISTRICT. ODESSA,

Mo., September 21, 18!-J8.

P. J. l 1ygard, Esq., G"f'a1l.d Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

1 have !lot been called to act orfficiaUy this year, but can report Lodges in'lny District fully up to the stalldard, its tenets are practiced, and the Craft are promulga;ting the prineip:tes of our Institution with zeal. I thank you for the honor you conferred on me, and hope I have met your approval. Fraternally yours, C. II. FROST, D. G. M. Twenty-Pirst District.

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F. J. Tyua'rd, Esq., G'rand Maste'r:

BLACKBURN,

Mo., September 15, 1898.

DEAR SrR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit my report as D. G. M. for the TwentY-Second lVlasonic District. It must of necessity be brief, as but few calls have been made upon me by the Lodges, to all of which, however, I have endeavored to give such assistance as I was able to render. .My business has been of such a nature as to prevent my making special visits 'to all the Lodges in the District, although I greatly desired to do so. R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was with me in a Lodge of Instruction at Blackburn, begining March 21st, and lasting three dars. Nearly all the Lodges in the District were represented, and a splendid meeting was held, which was enjoyed by all. Brother McDowell worked hard during the three days and nights he was with us, and those in attendance showed their appreciation of his efforts to instruct, by taking hoid of the work earnestly, and were fully rewarded by being able, at the close of the session, to return to their respective Lodges, feeling competent to instruct others in the work. Having heard nothing to the contrary, I feel warranted in reporting to you peace and harmony in the Twenty-Second District. I am also glad to report, in nearly all the Lodges, a steady increase in membership. During the months of January and February, 'weekly meetings for instruction were held in roy home Lodge. These meetings were well attended, and were conducive of much good, and as a result, the members are 1vell up on the work. I regret that I have not been able to give more time to this ,York, but circumstances would not admit it. Thanking you for the confidence reposed, and the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, D. M. PINKERTON, . D. G. M. TUJenty-Second D'istrict.

TW'ENTY-'l'HIRD DISTRICT. VERSAILLES,

11'. J. Tygara, Esq., Grand Master:

1VIo., September 19, 1898.

DEAR SrR AND BROTHER-

I herewith ~mbmit my report as D. G. M. for the Twenty-Third District: On the first, second and third days of this month I held a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Wallace Lodge, No. 456, at Bunceton, Mo., due notice having' been given thereof to all the Lodges in my District. I regret to say that a majority of the Lodges in the District were not represented. The cause of their failure to send their officers I do not know. The local attenda:pce, however, was good, and a very interesting Lodge was held, and. I believe, profitable to those in attendance. I have received calls for assistance frott1!only two Lodges in my District during this Masonic year, viz: William D..Muir Lodge, No. 277, and Versailles Lodge; No. 117. On the ninth day of this month I attended there~ularcommunication of William D. ~luir Lodge. at the request of its Master, and presided. I foufld the otIicers well posted in the ritual, and apparently much interested in the cause of Freemasonry. Versailles being my home Lodge, I have responded to the ca.lls of my Brethren whenever called upon. I regard路 the state of Masonry in my District as fairly good. subject only to the criticism that there seems to be some lethargy and inactivity in maintaining proficiency in the work. Fraternal~y yours, A. L. ROSS.

D. G. M.

T'Wenty~'1'h'ird

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TWENTY-FOURTH DISrrRICT. STURGEON,

F. ,1. Tyga'rd, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., September 3, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROl'HER-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. for the Twenty-Fourth District: December 1st and 2d I had the pleasure of meeting the Ashland Brethren for the first time. I held a two days' School of Instruction for them, and they all seemed anxious to learn the work. I think they were much benefited by the meeting. I have visited most all the Lodges in my District and find them well up in the work. All the Lodges in this District are crowded with work. Fraternally your~, ,1. W. HULETT, D. G. M. Twentl/-Fottrth D'i8trict.

T'WENTY-FIJ;'TH DISTRICT. MEXICO,

P. J. Tygarll. Es(]., Grand Ma8ter:

lYl0., September 19, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTH ER-

The year just closing has been a quiet, though busy one in Masonic circles in

this District. A great deal of work is being done, and the class of material which is being added to the membership is generally of the best grade. The character of the worK done in conferring the degrees is also good for country Lodges and harmony prevails throughout. Only three cases of discipline have occurred in the District, and in each case the most thorough decorum was observed. I have answered every call made upon me for instruction or work, and am proud to say there is a general disposition on tihe part of the members to aequaint themselves more thoroughly with the" work." III sbort the Institution" is in first-class condition in the Twenty-Fifth District. Fraternally yours, A. S. HOUSTON, l

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'l'W ENTY-SIXTH: DIST,RICT.

F. J. Tyuard, Esq., Grand Master:

NE"l FLORENCE, Mo., September 15 t 1898.

DEAR SIn. AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my annual report as D. G. M. for the 'rwenty-Sixth District: A very healthy Masonic atmosphe.re, prevails in this District. The observance of St. John's Day, June 24, 1897, in Montgomery City, and June 24, 1898, in New Florence, has had a most salutary influence in this county. '路Light"hascertainly been diffused. When the Brethren were assembled in the Lodge room in New Florence, prior to marching to the grove for public exercises, a vote was taken, viz.: "That District No. 26 (Montgomery County) should continue to observe St. John's Day.H

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All the Lodges of the District, with one exception, have enjoyed a good degree of prosperity and success during the Masonic year now closing, as will be shown by

reports to Grand Secretary Vincil. I have endeavored, as far as possible, to encourage the several Lodges in creating a special interest and enthusiasm at time of conferring the third degree, by invitations to sister Lodges to attend and help. The occasions are 111ade fruitful by'exemplifications, short speeches, encouragements, better acquaintance, stronger friendships, sandwiches and coffee. Lodges Nos. 178 and 492 have candidates and dates fixed in October for such services. In December, 1897, a District Lodge of Instruction was held in New Florence, by 'V. Bfa. Allan :McDowell, Grand Lecturer, at which - Lodges were represented. Many valuabl~ lessons were given and the Ritual Work very faithfully and patiently exemplified. High Hill Lodge, No. 250, has a resolution pending, and will be voted on at their next regular communieation, in October, to surrender their Charter. This concluf;iol1 by the Brethren of that Lodge has been brought about by removals, old age of others, sman territory, failure to pay in or collect Lodge dues, and difficulty in keeping up regular Lodge meetings. Their dues to the Grand Lodge, for 1898, afe paid. The case for discipline in this Lodge has been reported on heretofore. Thanking you for your confidence, I am, Fraternally yours, P. P. ELI.JIS, D. G. M. :P-wen.ty-Sixth Dist'riet.

TWEN'l'Y-NIN'l'H DISTRICT.

F. J. 'PlIyard, ES(l路, GrantZ Master: DEAR But AND BROTHER-

SEDALIA, :Mo., September 10, 1898.

I herewith submit rny report as D. G. 1V1. for rr'wenty-Ninth District: On April 9th, I instituted Pittsville Lodge U. D., at Pittsville, Johnson County.. rrhe Brethren there secured a large, safe and comfortable Hall, and I understand the

Lodge is prospering. During the year, I have visited a majority of the Lodges in my District, and made inquiry concerning the balance. All the Lodges seem to be prospering, with the exception, perhaps, of Fairfield, No. 184, and Fayetteville, No. 264. I think. from what I can learn, they are dragging. Peace and barmon~r prevail throughout the District. Fraternally yours; ,~ B. H. INGRAM, D. G. M. T'wenty-Ninth Dlstrict.

THIR'l'IE'l'H DISTRICT.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., G'rand Master:

JEFFERSON

CITY,

:Mo., September 17th, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-;-

In submitting my annual report, beg to say, that on January 16th and 17th, I examined the proposed officers and Hall at Linn, lYlo., preparatory to the organization of a Lodge U. D., report of which was made to you at the time. Dispensation having

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been granted, and being too busy to attend in pedon, I deputized W. Bro. Henry of Chamois Lodge, No. 185, to put Lodge to work U. D., which he kindly did, a full report of which was sent to you at the time. I have visited and held I;odges of Instruction as follows: Ularksburg Lodge, No. 553; Iberia Lodge, No. 410; and l\'loniteau Lodge, No. 295, all of which were well attended and good interest manifested. Regret that I could not have visited others. On or about June 25th, W. Bro. L. F. Wood put I.Jodge to work U. D., at California, Mo.; a full report, together with all papers in connection therewith, were furnished you at the time. I think tbe action of the Grand Lodge, permitting Lodges to reduce initiation fee from $30 to $20, a wise one, as most Lodges in this District are profiting thereby. Thanking you for the honor, I am, Fraternally yours, ,INO. T. SHORT, D. G. .i1f. 'l'hh,tieth lJil/trict. ~Marquand,

THIR'rY-FIRST DIS'l'RICT.

'P.•J. :fY!lard, Esq., GrandMaster:

WASHINGTON, 1Vlo.,

September 15,1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

As D. G. IV!. of the Thirty-First District, I have the hOIlor to report that during the

current year I have not been called to perform a single official act. I am able, also, to report a decided interest manifested in the work, and many additions have been made to the Order. In this District \ve have enjoyed continued harmony and prosperity. Fraternally yours, .JOHN ISBELL, D. G. .1lf. 1'htrty-Pirst DIstrict.

'fHIRTY-SECOND DIs'rRIC'l'. HII.LSBORO,

P. J. 'l'U{Ja.rcl, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., September 2, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

the privilege of reporting that the only official act I have been called upon to perform during the year, was to examine and report on, under your order, condition of Hall into which DeSoto I.Jodge wished to move. Of this, I reported at the time. The move was a good thing for the Lodge-a settling of a discordant feeling whic·h had existed for some time, and as far as I can learn, 'all is harmony now among the Brethren of that Lodge. i have visited, during the year, to advise and encourage the Brethren, the Lodges of Hillsboro, Festus, DeSoto and Potosi. 'l~hey are all prospering and doing good work. I have assurance from Brethren of Blackwell Lodge, that they are also doing finely. I could have done more, but hesitated to intrude my services on the Brethren wben not asked. Fraternally submitted,' I

ha,~e

R. W.

~r'MULLIN,

D. G. M. Thirty-Second D'ist'rict.

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THIRTY-FOURTH DIS'l'RIC'l'.

'" F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Masle'l":

ROLLA, ~fo., September 16, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

There has been but little demand made of me by the Lodges in my District during the year. Only two, Cuba Lodge, No. 312, at Ouba, and St. James Lodge, No. 230, at St. James, requested i and I held Schools of Instruction of three da}"s each, during the months of February and March, in each of these Lodges, at which the attendance was good. In addition, I assisted the R. W. Grand Lecturer in a State Lodge of Instruction at Rolla, on February 14th t9 16th. 'Vith assurances of my high regard and appreciation of the confidence placed in me, I am, Fraternally yours, H. H. HOHENSCHILD, D. G. M. Thi'rty-Fo'llrth Di.~tr'ict.

THIRTY"FIFTH DISTRICT.

F. ,T. !PYlla1"d, Esq., Grand Maste'1' ;

NEVADA,

~10.,

August 9, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

Unknown to you, I am out of the Thirty-Fifth l\tIasonic District,and have been since last September. but I have answered all communications that have come under m:y' jurisdiction. No. questions of dispute have been referred to me, and all com路 munications have been of the most fraternal nature, evincing much love and tender soliC'itude for the widows and orphans of our deceased Brethren. Fraternally yours, A. W. DUFF, D. G. M. Th'rrty-Fljth District.

'l'HIRTY-EIGHTH DIS'l'RICT.

LEBANON, Mo., September 3, 1898. F.

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'Pyua'rd, Esq., Gran(Z Mallte'r: DEAR. SIR AND BROTHER-

In submitting my report for the Thirty-Eighth District, I regret that I can not report any efficient 'Work on my behalf, or any degree of activity among the Fraternity. I have not held a Lodge of Instruction during the year, and have visited but one Lodge beside my own. I frequently attended tbe meetings of Laclede Lodge, No. 83, to which I belong, and the Lodge is in fair condition..1 visited Linn Creek Lodge, 152, in April, dedicated a new Hall and assisted in conferring degrees. 'l.'his Lodge seems to he in a prosperous condition, and the Brethren work fairly well. The Grand Lecturer, Brother Mcpowell, held a Lodge of Instruction at Competition Lodge, No. 432, about the first of July, but a previous engagement prevented me from attending. I have not visited any of the other Lodges. and have no direct information in regard to their condition.

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The charter of Richland Lodge, No. 382, was arrested by your direction, and the same was forwarded to the Grand Secretary. I find that my time is too much taken up to give proper attention to the duties of the position of D. D. G. M., and I ask that some active, competent Brother be selected as my successor. Fraternally yours, J. W. FARRIS, D. G. M. Tkirty-E1:ghth D'fstT'L:ct.

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. BOLIVAR, Mo.,

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

September 20, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I respectfully submit my annual report, as follows: Early in the year, I dedicated the new Hall of Cement Lodge, No. 431. This Hall takes the place of a former one, which was destroyed by fire last year, and is larger

and more convenient than the old one. The entire building is owned by the Lodge, and the rental of the lower floor, for business purposes, will afford a nice income for the Lodge. I installed the officers of this Lodge on the same date as the dedication. After due notice to all the Lodges of the District, I opened, on the afternoon of March 1st, at Bolivar, a District Lodge of Instruction, which continued until the evening of :March 3d. R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lechner, was present at all the sessions and had charge of the work. The attendance, while not so large as the Hall of Bolivar Lodge can accommodate, was fairly good, and the sessions were profitable and interesting. With the possible exception of one or two, the Lodges of the District are in good condition. In several, considerable progress has been made. Fraternally yours, WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN, D. G. 11:.f. Tkirty-N'inthDistr'ict.

FORTIETH DISTRICT.

F. J. Tygard,# E8q., Grand Master:

GREENFIEIJD,

Mo., September 20 t 1898.

DEAR BIR .AND BROTHER-

In accordance with the law, I submit the fol1owin~ report: I have visited but little during the year. Amity Lodge, No. 373, Stockton Lodge, No. 283, Washington Lodge, No. 87, and Greenfield Lodge, No. 446, make the list. All these Lodges have done more or less work, and are in a fair condition financially. They have good Halls and all the necessary furniture. The dues are fairly well collected and their future seems well assured. Of the other Lodges in this District, I hear favorable reports, as a rule. One or two have done no work, but otherwise appear to be in a good condition. Some di'scord appeared in one Lodge, but as it seems to have since disappeared, it is unnecessary to particularize. Masonry in this District will compare favorabh' with that in the State generally. Fraternally yours, SEYMOUR HOYT, D. G. M. Fortieth Di8trict.

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FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

P. J. TlI{Ja'td, Esq., Grand Master:

NEVADA, ~10.,

Septenlber 8, 1898.

DEAR SIR A~D BROTHER-

I here,vith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for路 the Forty-First Masonic

District: S0011 after receiving my commission, I addressed a letter to each of the Lodges in this District informing them of my appointment, tendering my services, and asking for an expression of opillion as to the advisability of holding a District Lodge of Instruction. To this letter replies were received from all but two of the Lodges, expressing, without exception, a desire that I hold a School of Instruction in their respective J:.;odges. Believing that a greater number might be benefited than by hold~ ing a District Lodge of Instruction, I held Schools of Instruction as follows, viz.: December 4th at Schell Ci~y, January 3rd and 4th at :Montevallo, January 6th, 7th and 8th at Richards, January 11th, 12th and 13th at Golden City, January 14th and 15th at Sheldon, January 17th and 18th at Bronough, March 24th and 25th at Liberal. While the attendance at some of the places was not large, the average was good, and the interest manifested ver:y gratifying. Have rendered what assistance I eould to my home Lodge at various times. . Visited, officially, Lamar Lodge, July 1st. Was unable to visit :Milford Lodge, but received verbal report of its condition from Worshipful Master Duckett, .July 1st. at Lamar. Walker Lodge, No. 533. surrendered its charter January 1st. Conducted installation ceremony, January 4th, at lYlontevallo, and January 8th at Richards. Assisted at conferring the Master's Degree, March 19th, at Schell City, and April 16th at Richards. Oonducted funeral service, June 20th, at I..,jberal. With t"YO exceptions the Lodges of -this District are in prosperous condition, some of them having had an unusual amount of work the past year. With "one exception harmony prevails. The exceplion noted 'will claim the attention of the Grand Lodge at its next Communication. On the occasion 'of Iny several visits, I have been kindly received and courteously treated, and hope ~ome good luay result therefrom. Fraternally yours, R. 1..1. 'V ARDIN,

D. G. M.

FM路ty~F'irstDi8trict.

FOUTY-SECOND DIS'rRICT.

F. J. TlIflftrd, Es(]., QcrantZ ][aster:

Jopr';IN, lYla., September Ii, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND Bno'fHER-

In submitting my annual report for this. the Forty-Second District, it affords me pleasure to say that peace and harmony prevail among the members, and that the moral tone with the Craft has been raised to a higher standard. I haye officially visited all the Lodges within my territor:'l, and have res-ponded to every call made for my presence, assisting'in the conferring of deg:rees, installing-of offi~ers, and giving instruction in the work, all of which has been received in the same spirit in whieh it was given.

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With one exception the Lodges have had but little work, and vlill about hold their own in point of membership. The exception, No. 335, has had a very healthy increase, probably the largest in its history, and the work is done in a v€:ry creditable manner. In my report a year ago, mention was made of one of the Lodges being on the verge of surrendering its charter. During the past year, however, a better interest has been manifested, and the Lodge has a brighter outlook for the future. But what was said at that time of this particular Lodge is now equally applicable to another. This condition is of but recent date, however, and I shall make an effort to bring about a revival of interest. 'l'rusting that n1Y efforts have given satisfaction, I am, Fraternally yours, HARl\ION OLINE, D. G. M. FO'i·ty~Seconcl District.

FOR'l."Y-FOURTH DISTRICT.

HARTVILIJE, Mo.,

October 3, 1898.

1/'. J. TY!lard, Esq.) Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the Forty-Fourth

District of Missouri. I have visited, during the year, Joppa Lodge, No. 411, llonntain Grove Lodge, No. 158, Mansfield Lodge, No. 548, Ava Lodge, No. 26, all of which are in good working' order, and a good, fraternal feeling existing. I have met with a portion of the officers' and members of Pilot Knob Lodge, No. 182, and find them to be fairly proficient in the wOJ;k, and v~ry enthusiastic Masons. Acting under orders from your predecessor, I had appointed R. W. Bro. Robt. Lamar a Special Deputy to arrest the charter of Latimer Lodge, No. 395, which was by him duly executed on October 20, 1897, and which action I have heretofore reported to you. In obedience to your order directing me to arrest charter of Texas Lodge, No. 177, I appointed R. W. Bro. C. ~r. :Mitchel1 a Special Deputy to execute said order, which was in due time done, and action reported to you. By authority and in obedience to your dispensation, I instituted Mt. Ararat I~odge, U. D., at Topaz, Douglas Oounty, }10., April 2, 1898, gave the Lodge necessary instructions, and left them in fine working order,and their zeal for :MasOI~ry bespeaks a bright future for this ~·oung Lodg-e. By authority of your dispensation, I directed the removal of Ava Lodge, No. 2(j, into their new and elegant Ball, and dedicated the same in accordance with' the ~'tll('ient usages and customs, and herewith enclose dispensation and report. I assisted R. W. Bro. Allan .McDowell in conducting a District IJodge of Instrtlc~ tion at Ava Lodge, No. 2G, which was well attended and enthusiastic. I predict for this Lodge a bright future. Fraternally yours, E. C. STEELE, I). G.M. ]i'orty·Po'Urth Ih"sf·J·':ct.

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FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. VAN BUREN,

F .â&#x20AC;˘T.'1'ygard, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., September 19, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In submitting this, my annual report, I thank you for the favor bestowed by the appointment as Deputy for the Forty-Fifth District. During the year I have been called upon to decide a few points of Masonic Law. On 1vlarch 19th, 20th, and 21st, I held a Lodge o~ Instruction with Winona Lodge, No. 430. The Brethren manifested a zeal in the work which was very gratifying. I have held a School of Instruction one night each week, during the, winter months, with Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, which was well attended by the members, and, oC<3asionally, have had visitors from neighboring Lodges. I have endeavored to keep myself informed as"to the condition of the several Lodges of my District, and, from the increase in the amount of work done in the last few months, it seems the reduction of fees by the Grand Lodge has favored the progress, in numerical strength, at least, of some of our Lodges. My work for the year has not been entirely satisfactory to myself, as I fully illtended to visit, personally, every Lodge in my District, which I have been unable to do. Fraternally yours, T. W. COTTON, D. G. M. Fo'rty-Fijth Dist'rict.

li~ORrrY-SIXTH

F. J.

;t~lf1ard, Esq., G1'and

Master:

DISTRICT. DOE RUN, Mo.,

September 14, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I am unal)le to give you a detailed statement of work performed, as dates ,,,ere

not preserved. r have visited a number of Lodges, and exemplified the work, and conferred a number of degrees i also, installed the officers of Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, but have not been able to visit as much as I would like to have done. There is a steady growth of good materia.l; most of the Lodges report work during the year, and seem to be prospering. I find that there is still room for improvement in their work; a great many of the Brethren being interested only when there is work to be done, after which their interest becomes less prominent. I have met informally with the Brethren at Flat River, Mo.; these Brethren are desirous of organizing a Lodge at that place. They have somewhere in the neighborhood of forty Masons in that ]o0ality, and are so situated as to be unable to visit their own ,Lodges conveniently, they are situated about six miles from Samaritan Lodge, No. 424, Bonne Terre, Mo., eight miles from Farmington Lodge, No. 132, and nine miles from Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, Doe Run, 1\10. Now, as to whether the interests of Masonry would suffer through the org-anization of a Lodge at that place, I am unable to say; our Lodge at this place (Pendleton, No. 551) would probably lose about twenty-five members. I think it best to have strong Lodges, if we do have a less number of them. There is no dissension among the Craft in this District. Peace and harmony prevail. Heartily thanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, W. J. MARSHALL, D. G. M. Forty-Sixth District.

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FORTY"SEVENTH DISTRICT.

F. J. Tuuard, Esq., Grand Master:

CAPE GIRARDEAU,

Mo., September 10, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submi.t my report, as D. G. }!. for the Forty-Seventh District, for the past Masonic year: December 27th, I publicly installed the officers of St. Mark's Lodge, No. 93. January 22d, installed the officers of Excelsior Lodge, No. 441. -I received a very cordial invitation from Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 221, to assist at the public installation of their officers, December 27th, but owing to my own Lodge, St. Mark's. No. 9~, also having a public installation same day, I wasunahle to attend. On April 1st and 2d. I opened a Lodge of Instruction at Pocahontas, for the benefit of the Brethren of Wilson Lodge, No. 191. The attendance was good. Officers and Brethren seemed anxious to learn the work, and I think much good was done. On closing, assisted in conferring third degree. I visited Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 221, and assisted in conferring the third degree on two. This Lodge is doing a great deal of work, and the Brethren are proficient in the work. I have been unable to gratify my desire to visit every Lodge in my District, yet have held myself in readiness to respond to every call that duty might require. I have heard from various Lodges in my District at different times, and all are doing as well as could be expected. I have made suggestions and given advice, whenever called upon, and am happy to state that in every case they were received in a true fraternal spirit. I desire, in this report, to return my thanks to all the. Brethren who have so ably aided me in my various duties, thus making it a real pleasure to fill the important office to which you have so kindly appointed me, and for which I desire to thank you most sincerely. Fraternally yours, F. A. KAGE, D. G. M. Forty-Seventh District.

:H'ORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

CHARLESTON,

Mo., September 9,1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In conformity with the by-laws and your request, I respectfully report to you that the Lodges of this District are all in a prosperous condition, growing numerically and financially. I commissioned路Past Master O. E. Ross to dedicate and consecrate a new Masonic Hall at Commerce, early last fall. In June last, I was present and installed the officers of the Charleston Lodg-e, No. 407, and I have been assisting some Brethren at Morley, Mo., who are endeavoring to institute a new Lodge there but were unable路 to complete arrangements to obtain the dispensation three months before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. They still hop!e, however, to get started early in the fall. No other business has been brought to my attention. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, E.J.DEAL, D. G. M. Forty-Eighth District. G. L. Ap.-14.

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FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT ..

KENNETT, Mo., September 19, 1898.

F. J. Tyuara, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit to you the following report as your Deputy for the Masonic year just past, which you will find to be brief from the fact that my occupation prevents me from devoting as much of my time to Masonry as I should like to in the capacity of D. D. G. M., which I regret exceedingly, because I love Masonry, and take a great interest in the work of the Order. I visited Four Mile Lodge, No. 212, and New Madrid Lodge, No. 429, an,d installed the officers of both Lodges. Also visited Hornersville Lodge, No. 215, and approved their new Hall, at Caruth, and their application for removal from Cotton Plant to Caruth, and requested Brother .A.. S. Chiliand to dedicate the Hall, which he reported to me has been done. I have visited no other Lodges during the year, but am reliably informed that they are prospering in this District, and that peace and harmony prevail amongst them. Fraternally yours, J. H. DUNMIRE, D. G. M. Forty~Ninth District.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT.

PIEDMONT,

F. J. Tyuara, Esq., Grand Master:

~Io.,

September 30, 1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

As Deputy Grand Master of this, the Fiftieth Masonic District, I take pleasure in submitting my annual report. December 23, 1897 I dedicated the Masonic Hall at Piedmont, Mo. June 23, 24 and 25, 1898, I held a District Lodge of Instruction at Greenville, Mo., which was very well attended, and much interest given by all present. Assisted by Bro. Allan McDowell, r held a District Lodge of Instruction at Pied· mont the 28th, 29th and 30th of September, 1898, with fairly good attendance, and reasonably good work done. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, L. W. COTTON, D. G. M. Fiftieth District. j

FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. F. J. Tyuara, Esq., Grana Master:

WEST PLAINS,

Mo., September 20, 1898.

DEAR. SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty·First District of Missouri. On the 13th of November, 1897, I visited Rock Bridge and instituted Rock Bridge Lodge, No. 435. in ~ompliance with Section 24 of the Grand Lodge By·Laws. November 19, 1897, I was called upon to attend a regular communication of Ingo· mar Lodge, No. 536. at Willow Springs, and conferred the M. M. Degree on two candi· dates.

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December 10,1897, I visited Bayou Lodge, No. 365, at Bakersfield, and held three days' School of Instruction, which~ I hope, was beneficial to an concerned. March 4, 1898, I held a Lodge of Instruction at West Plains twenty consecutive nights, for the benefit of the District in general, but Mt. Zion Lodge, No. 327, in particular. July 2, 1898, I met with and installed the officers of Woodside Lodge, No. 387, at Thomasville. September, 15, 1898, I was again called upon, and visited Bayou Lod"ge and held three days' School of Instruction. The officers of this Lodge are advancing in the work, and are manifesting great interest in the extension of the principles of Freemasonry in their 路vicinity. I also publicly installed the officers of Mt. Zion, No. 327, and Bayou, No. 365. I have not been able to visit all the Lodges in my District, but have either visited or had reports from all except one, and, so far as I am able to judge, peace and harmony prevail throughout the Craft. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, GEO. E. MATTHEWS, D. G. M. Fifty-First Distriet.

~"IFTY-SECOND

DISTRICT. OZARK,

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., September 7,1898.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

As your Deputy I must report that there has been little activity in the Fiftr-Second District, masollical1y, as well as otherwise, during the year, and this conlmunication will necessaril)T be brief. On December 27, 1897, I attended the public installation of the officers of Friend Lodge, No. 352, at Ozark, on which occasion, at my request, Brother C. C. "Yoods, P. G. M., officiated. On January 7th, by request, I visited and installed the officers of Sparta Lodge, No. 296. and aside from these, I have had no official calls, consequently, I take for granted that the Lodges are moving with about their accustomed harmony. One Lodge in the District has been laboring under the false impression that a member once suspended is always suspended until reinstated by action of the Lodge, and bad allowed a member whose term of suspension for saloon-keeping expired November, 1892, to remain off the books of the Lodge and unreported to the Grand Lodge, and although his line of business has not been changed, the Lodge took no action in the case; however, when I learned the facts and instructed them in their duty, they at once began proceedings in the matter, and by the meeting oCthe Grand Lodge I think it will all be properly arranged. The intention of the Lodge was, in my opinion, to do right, but their error is through a wrong construction of Section 278, Article XIX., Page 64, Grand Lodge By-Laws. On June 24th the Masonic Lodges of Springfield visited our pl8,c-e in special train, and were joined by the local Brethren in a picnic and general good time, on which occasion a Chapt.er of the Eastern Star was organized and set to work under the name of Ozark, No. 98, by W. Bro. M. C. Wyatt, D. D. G. Patron. June 27th I opened a. Lodge of Instruction at Ozark, which continued until noon of the 29th. ~j' Bro. McDowell was present in charge of the work, and although the attendance was small the result was of much benefit to those who attended. During the months of February, March and April I held weekly Schools of Instruction in Ozark which were well attended by the officers of Friend路 Lodge, and I feel gratified with the result.

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Some discord exists in the District on account of the everlasting "liquor question"; occasionally a Lodge is trying to execute the laws of the Grand Lodge, but it is a difficult up-hill business, and progress is being made slowly. In my opinion, stringent measures should ,be adopted by the Grand Lodge relating to this and other equally immoral custom~, and especially do I believe that the practice of MasonR affixing their names to saloon-keepers' petitions and bonds should not be entirely disregarded b~T our laws. Realizing that very little has been attained, and feeling my incompetency, ~Tet hoping I have at least parti~ll~T done my duty, I sincerel~T thank you for the confidence reposed and honor conferred in appointing me as your Deputy. With much respect,. I remain, Fraternally yours, R. N. GRAY, D. G. M. FiftY-Second District.

FIFTY-l'HIRD DISTRICT.

MILLER, 110., September 17, 1898. F. J. Tygard, Esq.; G'rand ]Jlaste'r: DEAR SI1~ AND BROTHERIn compliance with the laws of the Grand Lodge I respectfully submit my annual report as your D. G. M. for the Fifty-Third Masonic District. In doing so will state that the duties of my office have been very pleasant. I have not had the good f0rtnne to visit all the Lodges in my District, but those that I have visited are doing good work, and that out of good material. I held Lodges of Instruction at Red Oak in March, April and :May, with good attendance at each meeting', and with good results, and have assisted various Lodges in my District in conferring degrees. There has been no complaint or matter of dispute between sister Lodges reported to me. I, therefore" am led to believe that harmony, peace, and good fellowship prevail. Sincerely thanking you for the honor conferred, I Rln, Fraternally yours, JOHN E. ADA~rSON, J). G. M. Fifty- Tkird District.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT..

NEOSHO, Mo., September 15, 1898. F. J. Xygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAl:t SIR AND BROTHERAs D. G. M. of Fifts-Fourth Di~trict, I beg leave to submit the following brief report: Neosho Lodge, No. 247.-Number of members, 106; average attendance, 25; number in a,rrears, 1; outstanding dues, $3; value of real and personal property, $6,000; indebt.. edness of Lodge, $2,500; cash on hand, $45. Newton Lodge, No. 175.-Number of members, 48; average attendance, 24; number in arrears, 10; outstanding dues, $116; value of real and personal prq.i>erty, $1,000; indebtedness of Lodge, $168. Ritchey Lodge, No. 53v.-Number of members, 18; average attendance, 10; number in arrears, 6; outstanding dues, $30.70; value of real and personal property, $500; cash on hand, $88.58.

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Stella Lodge, No. 538.-Number of members, 47; average attendance, 25; number in arrears, 20; outstanding ~nes, $52; value of real and personal property, $400; cash on hand, $264. Racine Lodge, No. 478.-Number of members, 48; average attendance, 14; number in arrears, 16; outstanding dues, $113; ,value ot real and personal property, $36; indebtedness of Lodge, $79.50; cash on hand, $283.30. Pineville Lodge, No. 108.:-Number of members, 29; average attendance, 15; number in arrears, 18; outstanding dues, $90; value of real and personal property, $30 ; .cash on band, $40. Southwest Lodge, No. 466.-Number of members, 34; average attendance, 14; number in arrears, 10; outstanding dues, $45.50 i value of real and personal property, $135 i cash on hand, $15. Powell Lodge, No. 173, and Comfort Lodge, U. D., did not respond to request, made August 6, 1898. December 27, 1897, installed officers of Neosho Lodge, No. 247. January 7, 1898, installed officers of Pineville Lodge, No. 108. January 13, 14, and 15, 1898, held Lodge of Instruction at Newtonia, for Newton, Ritchey, and Stella Lodges, Brother J. C. Shelton, D. L., in charge of work. Jnly 4 and 5, 1898, examined Hall of Comfort Lodge, U. D. July 7, 8,9, and 10, 1898, held Lodge of Instruction at Pineville, for Pineville, Southwest, Powell, Stella, and Comfort Lodge, Brother J. C. Shelton in charge of the work. July 11, 1898, forwarded to Grand Lecturer路, recommending dispensation issue to Comfort Lodge. July 28,1898, organized and set to work Comfort Lodge, U. D. Have personally visited five of the nine Lodges; met members ofother four. All seem to be doing reasonably well under the circuIDRtances, except a bad showing of delinquents in some of the Lodges. The above respectfully submitted. Fraternally yours, J. M. RITCHEY, D. G. M. Pifty-FoU'rth Dist'rict.

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. HIGBEE,

Mo., September 4, 1.898.

F. J. Tygard, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit the following as my report for term ending September, 1898, for the

Fifty-Fifth District. Having participated ina county campaign here this year I have been unable to do' the Masonic work I should like to have done. I have not bee.n called upon to perform any official acts, and have had the pleasure of visiting- but two of my Lodges, Higbee and Huntsville. These two Lodges are in good condition, and doing the work well. Huntsville, especially, has aroused from her lethargy, and is doing some good work, and getting in some excellent material. Clifton Hill is without a Lodge building at present time. I have had some eorrespondence with them regarding transfer of title. One of the letters I sublnitted to you. I have met prominent Masons from all the Lodges in my District, and from wha.t they tell me I am persuaded that all the Lodges in this, the Fifty-Fifth District, .are in good working condition, with, perhaps, one exception. Thanking you kindly for the honors conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, J. V. ADAMS, D. G. M. Fijty-F(fth District.

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Appendix.

DEATHS. REPORTED TO THE GR.AND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1898.

No. oj

Lodge. Name of Party. 1. Wm. H. Harvey. John G. Bromley. John Leishman. 2. John Spencer. Fred Thoman. 3. Barney Hysinger. Geo. Strodtman. 4. J. L. Munro. 5. S. R. Beagle. W.L. Ward. M. Oliver. J. W. Copeland. 9. H. R. LaBerge. . John Q. Myers. D. R. Smucker. 10. Green Staggs. 12. Philip Lucas. 16. John W. Barnes. A. J. Campbell. 18. Preston Mathews. 19. Geo. L. Mannel. Jesse Vance. 20. Jacob Block. G. A. Assman. P. J. Henagen. 22. Thos. J. Crumpacker. W. M.Hall. G. B. Seever. W. G. Derge. 23. 8.M.White. 25. Sam Pemberth}". 29. G. Q. Foster. 3l. F. M. Barnes. 84. R. S. Young. C. W. Knox. T. J. Nalley. 85. A.F.Alley. 36. C. S. Gentry. Thos. B. Steele. 40. John Guttridge.

No. oj Name oj Party. Lodge. 43.

4~.

45. 46. 47.

48.

52.

53.

54. 57. 62.

67. 68. 69.

71.

74. 76. 77.

78.

81.

J. Grimshaw. Paul Greenwood. John Bauer. L. C. Davis. Wm. G. Riley. C. B. Stevens. C. B. Dunlap. D.K. Smith. Thomas Owings. Geo. B. Tolson. 8. L. Dedman. Geo. W. Penn. T. O. Craghead. R. L. Campbell. J. E. Drake. W. J. Montgomery. G. C. Stotts. Hector Lithgow. Geo. W. Seever. Wm. Stahl. C. B. Clements. M. M. Spurlock. W. D. Corn. J. F. King. A. G. Bradley. H. C. Cornelius. John Walker. W.H.Helm. Gilpin Armstrong. John Simmons. N. B. Giddings. D. P. Abbott. O. O. Keck. M. J. Rucker. H. H.Holland. A.Adams. A. O. Coppage. J. B. Smith. Thomas H. Parrish. J. S. Snidow.

1898. ] of Lodge. Name of Party.

...7'/0.

89. 91.

92. 93.

94. 95.

96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 108. 104.

105. 107. 109. 110. 111. 113. 114.

115. 118. 119. 121. 126.

127. 129. 131. 132.

133.

Samuel Forester. E. L. Taylor. W. W. Swindle. C. H. Lightner. E. A. Parks, Sr. Philip Pfolsgraff. W. C. Ranney. Chas. R. Pepper. H. W. Hickman. B. Guthmann. J. M. Anderson. D. D. Votaw. J. L. Felly. M. W. McCurry. W. E. Richardson. R. W. Jamison, Sr. J. H. Deckie. W. A. Moody. R. S. Morris. Wm.G.Hood. Wm. Brock. J. W. Roberts. Ambrose Linebarger. J. E. Sauer. S. E. D. Hardin. C. E. Kearney. A. L. Michaels. W. H. Parcells. L. L. Eaton. John A. Ross. J. A. Hawthorne. Damascus Allen. O. H. Dawes. John O. Eaton. James Rogers. M. Quisenberry. W. E. Wright. R. L. Todd. T. L. Rives. F. L. Covey. J. B. Clark. Henry Swindler. L. J. Rankin. L. T. Cosby. Jos. Roesberger. P. F. Potts. -Sterling. J. P. Bishop. John Lopp. Thomas Lloyd. Wesley R. Pearson. Simon Jacobson. Chas. T. Sykes.

Appendix. No. oJ Lodge. Name oj Party. 133. 184.

135. 186. 189. 140. 148.

144. 145. 147.

150.

153.

155. 156. 159. 161. 163.

. 164. 165. 167. 171. 172.

174.

175. 176. 177. 179.

182.

185. 187.

Alex. Scroggie. Geo. Volrath. M. Stoddard. F.W.Helf. 'Fred Kunze. George Anderson. D. P. Lee. W. W.Moody. A. P. Yeargain. W.J.Lyon. M. L. Bird. Samuel Lock. W. H. Stansbury. W. F. Schooley. W. O. Clayton. Jeptha Yates. C. F.Brown. David Lewis. J.W. Lilly. E. G. Duncan. Rob't Pemiston. Geo. M. Nichols. C. :M. Cornmesser. J. W. Sweeney. J. H. Henderson. W. H. Clemens. J. M. Toplitz. A. H. B. Oliver. Henry Sprenger. J. W. Wallace. L. C. Hudson. C. T. Horine. John E. Miller. James T. Denning. Joseph Updegraff. M.McManus. W. :M. Foster. E. B. Vanvleet. John P. Walket. R.A. Gaunt. John Finlay. P. T. Gentry. John Ess. J. D. Patton. W. S. Street. Freeman Le Sieur. John Rust. T. B. Warford. W. E. Kortkamp. L. D. Treadway. Anton Fischer. Jesse W. Hile. S. W. Hughes.

215

Al)pe1~dix.

216 No. of Name of Pm'ty. Lodge.

188. 189. 190.

19-1. 195. 197.

198. 201. 202. 203. 206. 207. 209. 210. 212. 213. 216.

218. 22l. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 229. 234. 236. 237. ~()t1.

240. 242. 245. 247. 249.

253. 254.

Geo. B. }L Langdon. John M. Patton. Geo. W. Clayton. John Williams. W. H. Miller. John Widner. A. H. White. Joseph Sinclair. S. S. Spencer. N. Walton. Frank Huggins. Alex. JYlcLeod. Adelma Stingley. John Watts. T. F. Sullivan. W. H. Galiger. 1. A. Hulett. Ohas. W. Butt. John 'V. Roberts. G. W. Dickson. J. C. Hashman. ~J.

Brid~es.

John Hardin. D. W. Malcolnl. Harvey Botts. Cbas. Wux.:ster. Luther M. Emerson. John A. lPrier. Henry Bruihl. George Thornton. Robert M. Simmons. M. C. Jadwin. Leon Bogy. H. A. Stone. Noah H. Cadwell. C. O. Owen. Jas. A. Smitp.. C. C. Clay. C. T. Davenport. •T. M. Derr. lufltin Roan. ~. Harrison. D.O. Hayes. J. R. Meadow. A. M. Coffey. E. EQert. M. A. Varner. Thoa. Evans. R. Crumpacker. Isaac Horton. Thomas Moore. Wm.·Jones. W. D. Blair.

[Oct.

No. of Name of Pa"tly. Lodge. 254. 256. ~62.

263. 265. 266. 267. 269. 270. 271.

276. 280. 28l. 282. 283.

284. 285. 286. 288. 289. 29l. 292.

294. 296. 299.

300. 302. 804. 305. 307. 311. 316.

J. W. Hannah. Elliott Pyle. A. F. Shearlock. Jacob Morrison. N. C. Scoville. G. R. Hunt. R.O.Hull. C. C. Copeland. G. O. Hall. .Michael Fahey. N. L. :Moore. ThOlnas Nickel. G. D. Jewell. Frank J. :Mauer. Geo. ]VI. Whitehead. P. C. JVlorhiser. John Hadaway. C. B. Cummings. J"ohn Brown. John l\lurphy. Peter Brossard. Wm. Roever. Wm. Ackason. A. J. Bacon. J. E. Hartley. E. Gassaway. Warren Vertruse. E. H. Atkinson. D.A.Hall. Frane-is H. Hooper. O. Leen. J. T. Williams. P. K. Brennan. A. G. Munger. N. P. Watts. John Bridgman, Sr. A. J. Griffin. J. J. Bruton. George I{nocke. Isaac Keys. 'r. M. Joines. AsaMaddox. E. L. Hatton. J. M. Tecgoarden. J. A. Ward. J. W. Haston. T.F.Gill. Joshua Ward. T. S. C. Asher. J. Lloyd. Squire R. Njchols. Franklin Graves. J. L. Grider.

1898.] No. oj

Name oj Party. Lodge. 316. R. H. Willis. Robert Salisbury. J. A. Lyman. 1. E. Jackson. J. L. Baldwin. O. G. Jackson. 318. Michael Snider. 319. Joel Sever. 322. G. W. Keyes. 323. C. B. McIntyre. F. D. :Mooney. John Ctark. 324. Maurice ~1. Langhorne. 325. G. A. Dougherty. 329. S. P. Lamar. Louis Outhier. O. F. James. 33l. D. A. Finn. Henry Corbett. Chas. rrorrey. 335. H. Breen. 336. J. H. Pollock. 344. R. R. Ackert. W. S. Callahan. E. G. Cary. 345. J. G~ Troutman. J. A. SeigIeman. 349. Wm. Smick. 350. C. P. Colman. 35l. J. C. Hill. James Thompson. 353. O. L. Dearing. 354. S. W. Bickley. James Coc'kril1. William Lee. G. B.Macfarlane. 356. T. B. "1'0180n. 358. E. W. Metzger. 360. A. W. Freeman. R. F. Dunn. E. A. Becker. W. H. Webster. B. O. Alvord, Jr. Jas. W. Graham. Henry Kothoff. Oharles E. Barney. 361. T. B. Morrow. W. H. Cleland. 363. 864. 366. 368.

M. Bay.

G. W. Houx. O. W. Linder. E. O. Gates. A. J. Saterlee.

Appendix. No. of Name oj Party. Lodge. 369. J. A. Pope. 37l. A. K. George. 372. John Barkin. 376. John Mullen. 378. R. M. Bolton. 380. H. H. Brenizer. 38l. J. J):tcDow. J. G. Evans. 38'7. S. Busby. J. A. Park. 389. E. :M. Carpenter. 392. J. L. Henderson. 393. Peter Roney. 397. Thos. N. Finch. 398. Jacob Freeman. 407. J. l\r1. Brown. F. G. Schuch. 412. A. M. Ferguson. 413. G. W. Patterson. 415. S. J.Webber. 416. Edward Taylor. 418. D. C. Allen. 420. Jacob Frank. Geo. Gyerlich. Christian Kraft. R. C. Heinrichs. 422. A. J. McMurry. 424. William ~:ladden. Herman Rosenthal. 425. S. M. Meng. A. T. Epperson. 429. A. Eiseman. P. Bishop. 433. E. H. Bonner. S. E. Darnell. 434. E. S. Campbell. 437. W. N. H~ S8tunders. 440. A. R. Jaques. 441. W. H. Shaner. 443. W.J. Thorn. Chas.;Rosenthal. A.W. Straub. Robt. Muller. 445. Henry Pfeifer. 446. John C. Hulston. 449. M. S. Hoyal. 455. W.W.Ball. 459. Armsted Shumate. 460. R. C. T. Schroeder. 463. A.1. Johnson. 466. L. Judge. J. W. Morrow. 467. H. M. Faucet.

tzl'l

Appendix.

~18 No.of Name of Party. Lodge. 469. 470. 476.

478. 479. 481482.

484. 485. 488. 491. 499. 500. 504.

507. 514. 515. 516. 520.

522.

Isaac Moon. D. L. Chaney. W. T. Anderson. G. W. Mullinex. J. F. Newhart. Malcolm Mathews. S~ J. Morrison. James A Howe. Jas. McNiel. W. A. Lockwood. J. W. Bland. Chas. L. Young. TJ. A. Cox. J. C. Morley. D. C. Stone. Jeremiah Rose. B. D. Woodson. G. P.Allen. R. T. Darnell. J. H. Sloan. W. C. Wells. John Brogan. O. White. W. H.Craig. Levi Homan. A. G. Gilliam. J. W. Keefer.

[Oct.

No. of Name oj Party. Lodge. 523. 524. 528. 532.

540. 541.

544. 547. 548.

550. 551. 558.

559. 563.

A. W. Rice. James Ewing. August Hoeting. J. W. Morgan. J. A. Kirkpatrick. J. A. Walters. J. N. Clayton. Samuel Baker. Edwin H. Jeffries. Henry E. Kriege. J. M. Menefee. S. S. Craig. J. M. Reilley. J. R. Cottingham. F. M.Coultrop. W. W. Roberts, Sr. G. W. Stratton. J. H. Hooker. John Shobe. Sam Kahn. Robert Brockman. Geo. Whalen. R. R. Cooley. John Wademeyer. L. D. M. Cottle. Wm.Brant. J. L. Mitchell.

SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OOTOBER 1, 1898.

No. oj Name oj Part'"v â&#x20AC;˘ Lodge. 1. Hy. L. Rogers. Frank Alexe. J08. H. Merrill. Geo. S. Parker. E. F. Small. John D. Turner. Albert T. Cook. Chas. L. Dobson. 2. Valentine Fath. D. Williams. Jacob Weinheimer. Otto Fehlhammer.

No. Of Name of Party. Lodge.

3. George F. Carruthers. James H. Fowler. H. W. Niebling. Freeman Wright. 4. F. Heymann. F. M. Fisher. T.R. Kemp. T. H. Todd. 5. T. C. Murray. E. M. Wolf. 7. H. C. McDonald. Harmon Brewer.

1898.J No. oJ Name oj Party. Lodge. 9.. L. S. Grizzell. U. S. G. Hough. B. F. Lilybeck. L. c. Merkel, Jr. R. O. Sharp. R. J. Simpson. F. P. Wherry. 13. A.R. Wood. 16. C. M. Armstrong. I. M. Busey. Stephen Boner. John D. Crook. Jas. A. Cassiday. D. J. Barker. P. G. Carder. M. F. Davis.

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 52.

57.

58. 59.

62. 65.

C. F. Hill.

21..

25. 30.. 33.

85. 40. 43..

44. 45. 48. 49.

Lewis Hixson. J. J. Bourn. C. J. Metz. W.R. Moore. James Power. N. M. Pettingill. M. H. Barnett. J. A. Richardson. H. H. Saling. J. D. Skidmore. R. W. Saunders. 8. N. Barnes. H. Sherwood .. J. P. Tennant. G. D. Humphrey. R. A. Williams. J. C. Watkins. T. L. Yeager. Wm. M. Claycomb. John Pearce. T. B. Kimbrough. Geo. W.Briggs. C. E. Hedberg. w. A. Burnett. D. B. Shannon. F. C. Mitchell. s. E. Smith. Ed. Kettering. .Fred. Rommell. H. F.. Sarman. J. G. Brock. L. Coulter. W. T. Bender. Sydne)'r Hoag. J. R. Ramsey'. B. B. Cutler.

219

67. 69. 71.

76.

77. 79. 80.

83.

85. 90â&#x20AC;˘ 92.

C. A. Scott. J. A. Scovern. F. Yehle. J. W.Hume. J. C. Ooach. C. R. Holman. T. D. Bogee. B. Wigginton. C. C. Ewalt. A. Rodmeyer. C. N. Merlin. R. A. Armstrong. W. W. Langfitt. S. M. Griffin. E. M. Lawrence. J. P. Crump. James Heard. Jno. S. Farris. J. A. McQuitty. J. B. Phillips. W. H. Bryant, James Swink. J. B. Todd. T. F. Anderson. John Hampton. Henry Acres. R. W. Winisatt. J. F. Harper. C. W.Kolb. J. L. Myers. John E. Cain. Sam'! Hagens. Robt. L. Hyatt. J. D. Bohannon. W. V. Farris. W. B. Smith. W. H. Callighan. J. A. Fitch. J. W. Sterling. F. S. Coffman. D. McClure.. B. Thrall. R. D. Davis. J .. D. Robertson. J. W. Embrey.. J. M. Proctor. L. Y. Hardy. J. O. Ducker. J. W. Rule. H. F. Summers. L. Reading. A. S.. Bowles. R. Pearson.

Appendix. No. of Name oj Party.

Lodge. 93. Samuel Hitt.

No. oj Lodge. Name of Party.

111.

W. C. Rose. 99. Larkin Bond. J. R. :Mealls.

102.

104. 105.

106. 109.

111.

B. F. McBurney. G. H. Moore. Geo. :McReynolds.

R. B. Gillett. Samuel Morris.

B. R. Kirby. J. G. Rose. Walter Young. E. Brock. P. B. Parsley. \V. R. \Vhitney. D. C. Chad well. E. E. Burge. J. C. Oorkins. W. M:. Reese. F. Johnson. C. E. Barkley. H. A. Cook. J. M. Ivie. B. A. Ralls. A. W. \Vatson. W. H. Buck. S. A. D. Alcott" A. L. Ballard. James Brown. E. J. Covey. S. R. Harris. T. B. Carr. Warren Da'y". A. C. Fling. J. C. Liggett. c. D. Mayhugh. E. Mulligan. J. M. Munger. F. D. Maurer. B. M. Ross. J. C. Sagar. J. C. Van Cleave. H. H. Wheeler. S. D. Groomer. Fred. Eskridge. W.Knir. J. T. Hanna. J. G. L. Atkinson. D. C. Bernard. H. N. Brownhill. Jno. W. Buchanan. J. R. Custard. J. W. Cline. J. J. Hobbs. J. Helwig.

Alex. Hazen.

W. B. J\.1:urphy. F. W.l\'Ierrill. J. D. McKinney. E. L. 1\1ason.

97.

101.

[Oct.

G. R. Noah. Samuel Ohmort.

By. ,V. Packer. Wm.Rusk. Robert Small. B. H. Stamper. S. K. Witten.

W. A. Smith. John Simmons. B. W. Shotwell.

A. T. Smart.

120.

121.

125. 126.

127. 131.

133.

136.

\V. N. Tillery. J. W. Thomas. J. N. Wyner. John Martin. Louis G. Hoffmann. F. H. Kreitemeyer. Emil Stuckmann. S. H. Robertson. D. H. Crumpacker. J. B. Davis. J. A. Gibson. G. we. R. Morrison. Caleb Payne. A. Payne, Jr. W. 'Morehead. Lewis Seward. R. G. Reed. T. J. Brown. W. R. Rex. John O. Long.. F. M. Boas. Jas. L. Smith. Chas. W. Shields. David Dix. Jno. B. Green. John Horn. Lawrence Kelley. Jno. N. Parker. Robt. Sizemore. Sam'l J. 路Slee. J. M. Smith. E. W. Taylor. Benj. Waldron. J. E. Cash. H. Hendrick.

1898. ] No.. of Name of Party. Lodge. 136. J. M. Hendrick. J. W. McClelland. W. B. :McAllister. Gilbert Monroe. A. C. Ryerson. 137. L. L. Jad win. 144. A.mos Brown. 147. L. "W. Bryant. C. M. McAllister. T. L. Wi~eman. 150. J. H. C. Robinson. John Noble. F. E. McCreary. 155. Henry Kohl. 157. W. G. Bartholomew. H. L. Roesenberg. Henry \Varneke. Geo. A. Bartholomew. Chris Kioh. R. A. Stevenson. 161. J. L.BJ;ockman.. 164. N. S. Huskey. 167. Mark Brown. A. S. Vaughan. 169. Jos. Bowles. G. W. Broaddus. Wm. Buford. J. 'V. Bywater. J. L. Duncan.. G. W. Everett. W. J. Harding. J. W. Jack. N. Lutes. E. R. Miller. J. pfister. Thos. Tipton.. Wm. Whitacre. 171. L. Berry. 173. H. H. Jones. 174. A. H. Robinson. 175. F. M. Cole. R.R.Smith. 176. M. F. Akers. 177. I. N.. Vance.. B. B. Steeps. 179. J. H. Metzler. John Smith. 180. R. Hanson. J. W. Townsend. 18I. C. M. Applegate. E. W.. Howerton. D. A. Brown. 185. R. B. Davidson..

Appendi[l;.

fBf21

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 187. S. G. Boulware. M. Strousy. 1\'1. P. Shack. 188. 189.

190.

193. 195. 202.

206.

207.

208.

213.

216. 217. 218. 220.

Robt. L. Bacon. P. E. Chestnut. E. W. Dalton. F. E. Poteet. L. D. VaHle. W. R. Worden. C. J. Wynkoop. W. C. Sowell.. J. \V. Job. G. N. Auxier. W.B.Auxier. S. E. Duley. C. L. Hornis. Felix: H. Adriansen. W. T. Hayden. John Hershey. Geo. Dearmin. Frank Graham. W. E. Carlton. J. :M. Green. P. M. Walters. B. R. Shacklett. Robert Robison. G. Randall. Mont. Wilder. J. F. Hulett. Thos. SaHore. T. A. Grace. James Clark. J. B. Dameron. J. W.. Morris. G. W. Morehead. D. R. Patterson. L. Salisbury. F. H. Wilhite. Henry Dean. C. Huckins. R. lie Johnson. J.1vI. Edge.. C. L. Collins. A. L. Parks. C. W.. Scott. w. O. Lunt. S. C. Davis. R. C. Graves. T~ McCormick. John Wolmsley. E. A.. Rowley. C. E. Carhart. A. G. Campbell ..

[Oct. No. oj L<>dge. Name of Party. 220. A. V. Huffman. Geo. W. Todd. L. S. Curtis. 228. G. A. Jenks Arthur Connelly-. R. T. Sparks. C. H. Myers. 236. P. K. Church. A. P, Espenschied. S. P. Weller. Edwin G. Ford. W. E. Gardiner. Jos. S. Hughes. J. E. Porter. 227. ThOlnas Rabliff. B. F. Taylor. 238. B. F. Stewart. J. M. Watson. 239. W. J. Coleman. Joel Scott. E. D. Wardlow. 241. II. C. Schutten. Ed. McAllister. S. R. Johnson. J. L. Thompson. Alf. Brown. 244. Perry Moulton. J. W. Barnett. A.. M. West. Wm. Breedlove. C. R. Smoot. J. L. Groves.. 246. C. C. Mayhall. 247. Lee D. Bell. A. McLeod.. T. A. Sims. 248. F. E. Driver. W. M. Miller. W. M. Morgan. M. G. Rubey. 253.. John Owens. Wm. Skinner. B. F. Wood. J. P. Thomas. M.. C. Butler. J. A. Harbert. O. M. Toppass. 254:.. Noah Nyhart. L. C. Haggard. Green Wal~on. Wm. Walls. A. F. Wyard. 255. J. M. Justice.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 256. 259.

263. 265. 267. 269. 270. 272.

274.

276. 277. 28l.

282.

286.

287.

289.. 291.

292.

'\V. K. Vreeland. T. C. Tadlock. G. M. Grist. J. W. Fincher. John Whitten. G.' N. McMahan. F. R. Tate. C.R. Webb. J. E. Sherrel. P:T. Faust. Joseph Young. J. F. Ramey. J. C. Roha. J. D. Russell. J. W. Caldwell. Jefferson Mosley. J. W. Boles. I. S. Connally. G. W. Anderson. T. K. Darlow. Wm. Strafford. John Mitchell. Alex LeMoine. J. A. Gandy. Frank Skwar. Elias Price. John H. Browll. J. P. Driscoll. H. N. Bridges. B. N. Stewart. R. M.路 Butler. J. R. Hall. Peter Scanlon.. Jackson D.. Hall. J ~ S. Martin. T.. G. Martin. A. P. Phelps. G. W. Walters. J. E. McCommas. John Miles. J. H. Agnew. Joel Brown. 'r. C. Baker. J .. W. Haines. R. L. Johnson.. W. J. Slaughter. J. T. Pevehouse. J.G. King. M. Metzger: B. F. O' Brien. Wm. WilSOll. B. J. Vertner. S. E. Albright.

1898. ] No. of Name of Party Lodge. .

292. 294.

298.

29~)'

300. 301. 308.

304.

305. 306.

G. T. Lively. Joseph Wade. E. D. Robinson. J. E. Wilson. S. Lederman. Sam'l Lederman. J. W. Bridgeman, Jr. F. T. Nichols. p~ P. Welty. G. H. Jones. Chas. Morrow. W. C. Talley. Thomas Henley. A. J. Mayfield. M. N. Kinder. A. A. Kinder. P. D.Estes. S. B. Lancaster. E. N. Wisecop. Wm. Ross. Dennis O'Connor. W. H. McLaughlin. C. B. Wilson. H. M. Tileston. Wm. Secher. W. H. Cook. Guy Holmes. T. L. Bradley. Geo. E. Dudley. 1. D. Freemore. Frank Hardesty. V"l. H. T. Rainford. w. A. Hamsberger. H. R. Miller. J. E. Allen. E. Ii. Fenton. S. So, Morey. E. E. -Shattuck. F. H. Casey. R. O. Anderson. Jesse Keenan. S. M. DeBaum. A. H. Huggett. J. J. Abell. S. Williams. J. P. Fuqua.. T.. L. Harville. Wm. Russell. T. O. Woolard. John D. Peal. Silas Vv". White. Wm. Wray. G. W. Brandredth.

Appendix. No. of Name OF Party. Lodge. 'J

306. J. M. Jenkins. W. C. Marshall. E. s. W~1lie. 316. J. C. Kitchen. Chas. Veatch. J. E. Oliver. Lucian Palmer. Z. H. Austin. J. D. Flint. C. F. McCully. M. J. Kennedy. J. W. Rawlings. C. J. Stein. W. A. Brigham. C. B. Griffith. E. R. Lee. E. H. Bradbury. 323. H. C. Elbrecht. F. R. Parsons. 324. David Waldo. James A. Jones. 327. J. T. :McCown. D. F. Martin. B. F. Olden. J. N. Scott. John Fitzgerald. 831. S. M. Carson. C. L. Holland.. E. E. Hunter. Wm. Leitch. F. M. Posegate. T. F. Schmechel. H. W. Taylor. 333., W. T. Bean. R. N. Matson. C. E. Giltner. James Roles. J. K. Leggett. 334. W. T. Cundiff. 836. J. W. Gonley. 340. E. T. Heile.

343.

D. W. Hendricks. T. T. Tlfornton. 344. J. T. Cox. Wm.Fry. J. W. Higson. Leo Boswell. John Weilden. Wm. Slueing. Ramp. Nice. Alex. Mance. 345. Chas. Campbell. C. H. Barney.

223

Appe:ndi'J.~. No. oj Lodge. Name oj Party. 345.

355. 356.

358.

360.

367. 372.

37S. 377.

A. L. Connelly. 8. C. Price. A.Henderson. G. K. Davidson. W. G. Sargent. G. W. Nichols. A. H. Grigsby. J . .8. "Valton. J. W. Drane. A. L. Sims. S. Wilhite. John Currie. S. W. Holloway. F. G. Prall. L.J. Clark. W. S. Cowan. James Axtell. Geo. D. Hudson. L. E. Manion. F. M. Weaver. Thomas Davis. J. B. Douglass. M. B. Henthorn. G. R. Heavener. D. Miller. J. B. Pool. R. B. Marr. John Hutton. Thos. Ste.gall. G. G. Taylor..

..'!Vo. oj

Lodge. 398. 399. 400. 403.

407.

409.

410.

411.

Ja.s. Vaughn. 880. F. E. Jacoby. M. L. Crocker. J. Crozier. J. T. Dearing.

414. 416.

Wm. Funk.

389.

392. $94.

398.

T. B. Hod~es. J .. McNaught. M. C. Meyers. J. W. Meyers. M. B. Patterson. J... A. Wilson. C. W. Graham.. James Killdred. D. L. Lowery. W. C. Rogers. M. F. George. W. A. Atherton. R. A. Senaker. A. F. Wood. F. H. Armstrong. Geo. Filo. S. W. Garrett.

418. 422.

431. 434.

440. 442.

Name of' Party. 'J

H. C. Hefley. J. K. P. Schoolcraft. A. J. Sweet. J. C. Briggs. O. P. Shaffer. John Barnett. R. W. Garrett. R. P. Ledbetter. J. McH. Ledbetter. O.P.Duval. David Chinn. Abner Bigelow. J. B. Gathwright. H. B. Williams. !J. O. ~runcie. D. L. Laflin. Gr~en B. Forrest. J. W. Stewart. Riley Fields. J. R. Creekmore. W. Z. Burton. J. W. Burton. J. E. Harrison. S. P. Bray.

Noah Claxton. J. 'M. Forrest. D. W. Hensley. F. A. Kempt. James Kelly. Thos. Newton. J. J. Prophett. W. M. Hart. J. M. Rice. F. H. Adams. Aaron Platt. S. H. Korn. A.. Y. McIntire. A. Lincoln. T. L. Litten. J. L. Litten. James Warden. L. M. Bechtel. L. W .. Sprague. G. B. Arnold. F. T. Lewis.. Sam'l Byers. John Newton. J. W. Donovan. G. W. Seibert. H. B. Dockum. E. A. Seely. R. L. Allen. I. B.. Chrisinger.

1898.J No. of

Lodge.

Name of Party.

443. W. T. Bennett, C. S. Burge. Henry Coughlin. E. B. Kenner. Henry Schoppe. 444. Wm. Bryan. H.

449.

450. 459.

463.

469.

470. 471. 473. 474.

Appmuiix.. No. of

todge.

480.

Br~ran.

Ben Jordan. G. H. Redfearn. P. T. Prophet. J. R. Minier. E. S. Moad. R. M. Slaughter. J. M. Wammack. A. C. Pilkington. David Asher. E. D. Arnold. P. R. Boyce. Chas. Barton. S. H. Beshears. C. D. Crane. Dallas Emmons. Matt. Frith. J. A. Highey. Levi Howard. Sam'l Jackson. Biram Jenkins. W. V. Kellett. G. W. Putnam. L. F. Rawdon. J. W. Ward. Joseph Welch. C. H. Wilson. J. P. Anderson. Thomas Cook. Hiram Rook. S. H. Silvers. A. L. Williams. C. F. Earnest.

482. 483.

484.

485.

486.

488. 490. 500.

505.

A. Gi11filla.n. R. S. Gilliland. A. 8. Morris. W. H. Pope.

Robert Grundy. Jacob Crim. Lewis Hedricks. W.J. Watts. R. W. Aldrich. 478. S. F. Ca.mpbell. R. G. McLean. R. D. Wills. Mike Colgan. 480. L. Z. Fenton. 475.

G. L. Ap.-I5.

"506.

509.

510. 512.

1\T

1ÂŁ

.Llame 0"

ar 3/.

T. F. Shortridge. W. W. Twyman. Jno. B. Ingles. B. C. Christopher. G. P. Smith. A. P. Calvert. A. C. Wherritt. F. W. Little. Frank Barclay. G. A. Gibbons. L. A. Lauvent. A. J. AdCOCk. Thos. Jones. J. H. Laird. C. C. Blevins. A. T. Fisher. W. B. Hill. J. M. Dragos. . Alex. Vangundy. Z. E. DeArmand. T. Settles. W. MacHolloway. J. P. Kerr. J. E. Robinson. J. O. Richardson. Geo. W. Woodworth. Jesse Jacks. S. E. Licklider. J. Morrow. W" A. Richardson L. M. Stewart. C. Murray. A. A. Baltezore. H. F. Wynne. J. F. Hamaker. J .R. Miller. P.R. Dunn. Ben. Ochiltree. Jos. Jones. A. J. Barnes. Sam'l Hoyt. J. F. Kern. Geo. ""right. J . .E. Creel. T. H. O'Reilly. Geo. W. Rhodes. E. S. Kelley. W. A. Shoemaker. T.B. Swezea. Rob. Moore. Hy. Alpero. P. B. McMonigal. Harry Marrs.

Appendix. No. oj Name of Party.

No. of Name or .Pm'ty, Lodge. v

512. John RuhI. 515. Frank Acree. J. T. Moore. Erton Seaman. H. B. Cox: T. H. Smith. T. C. Wade. R. R. Hendrix. Geo. W. Smith. John Kerr. C. A. Standridge. 519. W. A. \\Teaver. 522. James W. Davis. James Christiansen. 526. F. M. Johnson. Sim. Frazier. R. B. Wilson. W. C. Shields. S. M. McAllister. J. C. \Villiams. A. McGahan. Wm. Thompson. S. A. Bates. J. D. Watson. Isaac Lane. E S. Hensley ~ J. T. Lanham. J. H. Spradtley. J. W. Winn. J.W. Boyd. 527. A. F. Dinwiddie.. L. C. Jackson. E. J. S,k uroin. James Hou:)ton. 532. A. Fields. Jas. Smith. E. H. Simmons.. W. S. Woolridge. 536. R. C. Lovan. Thos. Clayton. J. W. Dupree. J. H. Bone. H. J. Zulauf. 588. G. A. Pogue.

539.

Lodge.

543. 547.

548. 553.

554.

555.

560.

H. Chapple. J. He~lop. W. L. Lewis. W. C. O'Neill. W. R. Jones. H. A. Timbrook. D. H. Martin. S. Smith. J. S. Potter. W. H. l\tIitchell. J. W. Timbrook. L. F. Strawbaugh.. R. Reed. W. H. Morgan. J. W. Heare. G. J. Root. O. H. Griffin. W. L. "-Tood. A. E. Long. H. C. Lewis. E. Walters. E. C. McCarty. J. W. Hill.. J. F. Meredith. A. J. Vaughan. B. M. Bills. J. W. Meeker. G. F. Rhodes. J. McCulloch. J. A. J. Powers. J. Burris. Wm. Robinson. B. E. Cain. Geo McOrae. J. T. Warren. A. C. Reese. W. D. Barkley. J. A. Chapman. F. L. Bolton. N. W. Van Pelt. J ames Casteel. G. C. Colbert. H. C. Reynolds.

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..4pperndix.

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SUSPENSIONS FOR UNMASONIC OONDUCT. :R:EPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OOTOBER

No. oj Name. of Party .. Lodge. 1. 3. 20. 26. 46.

159. 181. 196.

Charles Krey. Richard H. Little. Jacob A. Buda. J. H .. Murray. Wm. Miller. J. W. Dickey. J. C. Johnson. Samuel Douglas. D. F. Kiggins. Wm. Jones.

1, 1898.

No. oj J::.rame oif Party.. Lodge. 210. Henry Douglas. 225. Andrew H. Love. 266. James M. Haislip. 269. John Jay. 337. P. B. Johnson. 358. J. L. Wadsworth. 420. O. L. Hagan. 430. Joseph Miller. 469. H. C. McDonald. 547. JaB. H. Knock.

EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER. 1, 1898.

No. of Name oj Party. Lodge. 1. Edgar W. Woods. 59. R. P. Roberts. 87. E. K. Shackelford. 95. Dan Williamson. 98. Henry Fyan. 108. J. W. Shields. 111. J. M. Taylor. 115. Samuel Welch. 183. S. E. Strong. 140. G. W. Roberts. John Kious. 155. J .. W. Hicks. 177. Levi McOaskill. 199. J. T. Gibson. 215.T. J. Chandler. J. W. Raby. A. Isaac. 232.., B. F. Aubrey. 245. Wm. Cummins.

No. oj N ame 0if Farty. Lodge. 259.

Wm. McNulty.

267. 272.

A. H. Longacre.. Chas. M. Long. Wm. Maloney.

293. 299. 319. 352. 355. 360. 371. 411. 475. 483. 512.

530. 540.

Ralph E. Scofield. W. T. Boon. T. E. Nolan.路 T. O. Endecott. John C. Obert. F. F~, Leer. C. R. Raney. F.路E. r.I.'ownley.W. H. Stephens.' J. J. Andrews. . D. O. Howell. S. B. Wills. J. E_ McNair. A. W. Hana. E. A. McOollum.

Appendix.

REINSTArrEMEN TS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF :MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1898.

No. of Name of Parly. Lodge.

J .. S. Faulks. Geo. F. Carruthers. John A. Bills. M. J. Hubble. J.1!. Griffith. 7. J. R. Graham. 9. O. F. Guthrie. R. M. Johnson. 1~. J.. B. Cox. 14. Z. J. Witten. 16. Clay Black. 19. W. H. Stone. 24. W.G. Brown. 26. L. O. Hailey. 30. C. F. Mayo. J. M. Burton. Wm. Kelley. 41- C. W.. Loomis. 45. T. H. Ennis. 47.. Ira C. Darley. 48. E. N. Davis. 49. M.Ray. P. P. McCrory. P. P. Greason. B. B. Cutler. 52. G. W. Thomas. 53. B .. H. Hedges. Geo. W. Seever. H .. Lithgow. B. C. Bell. 57. " S. T. Bassett. J. J. Berry. 59. O. F. Rawlings. Jacob Everman. 60. D. M. Bartley. 62. B. W. Gilmore. J. H. Goodman. 70. C. W. Shores. Thos. Green. Noah Lee. 71. J. B. Todd. 1. 3. 4. 5.

No. of Name of Party. Lodge.

S. J. Carter. G. W. Rucker. C.. W. Bell. 76. A. J. Landis. 78." .Joseph E. Landis. Ira M. Moore. 79. John E. Cain. 82. Stephen A. Fore. 83. " W. D. Beard. A. F. Billings. Frank Smothers. Will Watt. 88. W. S. Daly. Wm. Wehman. T. R. Gould. 89. D. M. Marlow. 93. Jas. N. Clark. G. W. Tarlton. W. V. Sullivan. A. S. Coker. 94. Wm.Barr. 97. M. K. Howell .. H. M. Travis. Merrit Lewis. 98. J. B. Kendrick. R. W. Jamison, Sr. 101. W....~. Oliv~r. 104. W. H. Smith. L. Seaman. H. O. Leonard. V'l. A. Shuman.. J.. M. Thomas. 105. D. L. Connor. 106. Wm. M. Bostaph. 109. J. R. Webber. W. L. Harvey. A. C. Hamlet. O. Hunt. S. D. Groomer. J. C. Liggett. J. T. Hanna. 73.

[Oct.

1898.] No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 109. 111. 112. 117. 120. 124. 125. 126. 127. 132. 133. 138. 144. 146. 147. 151. 155. 157.

159. 163. 164. 168. 176. 177.

18l. 188. 189.

192.

193. 196. 197.

200.

203. 206.

F. D. Maurer. A. B. Barnes. Wm. Leeper. J.S Linville. Wm. S. Gibbs. Wm. Wendleton. C. A. Brink. W. H. McBride. E. C. Boaz. J. H. Couch. John Yeater. Samuel Warsing. L. Benekemann. G. W. \Volverton. J os. Whittaker. R. Y. Powell. C. Hornburger. Geo. Bird. L. T. Burton. John H. Peery. Greenville Johnson. Rob't Hunter. Grant Wyatt. William Strode. Mark Howard. D. A. Clayton. C. W. Vogt. T. B. Moss. J. W. Petty. G. L. Gold. J. H. Shilling. J. J. White. W. S. Henderson. C. M. Baldwin. I. T. Poor. Wm. R. Kelley. Henry Davis. F. G. Butcher. L. N. Mullen. J. F. Wilcox. J. M. Weatherford. A. B. Rolph. J. H. Porter. John M. Wyne.. Wm. Talley. J. W. English. E. Watts. C. M. Rosa. G. T. Jones. H. H. Clayton. H. J. Robinett. J. Kuykendall. Nevil Brown.

Appendix. No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 207. 209. 212. 213. 215. 218. 220.

22l. 22~.

225.

229. 236.

237. 238. 241.

245.

254.

255.

261. 262. 265.

266. 267. 271.

276.

283.

T. ~r. Gash. Howard Dunham. J. A. Faughn. G. M. White. Geo. R. Dean. E. T. Anderson. G. N. Richardson. Hunt Owens. J. L. Palmer. S. B. Martz. H. S. Tipton. W. R. ~路hittaker. J. M. Bowers. W. C. Jorden. Wallace McDonald. Robt. B. Dickerson. H. C. Scott. Tarlton Y. Cox. Leopold Lovinger. Chas. D. Minter. Chas. L. Taylor. Wm. L. Usher. G. N. Blessing. w. H. Craig. E. R. Atkison. '\Vm. Buckmaster. Joseph \Voods. Thomas Allen. Chas. Cribbs. R. G. Hartwell. G. L. Wheaton. J. C. Kessling. H. B. High. R. T. Burns. J. W. Norman. Josiah Payne. J. C. Whiteside. J. W. Fort. Thomas Duncan. J. R. Britton. H. S.Jenks. J. S. Smades. Geo. M. Jones. H. H. Westmoreland. O. P. Darr. J. L. Prettylnan. T. G. McGill. H. C. W. Hall. W. L. Slinker. W. H. Coombs. G. B. Greenhaw. E. W. Montgomery. J. W. Poynter.

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230 No.of Name of Party. Lodge. 284. T. D. Lupton. 285. C. C. Van Voorhis. 288. Ja8. M. Jerome. 292. S. P. Finley. E. H. Hitchcock. 298. A. Mitchell. 299. L. C. Garrett. Geo. B. Mills. SOL J. B. Chappelear. P. P. Davis. 303. J. R. Moss. 805. Wm. Kemper. J. J~ Pritchett. A.J. Hilton. James Stacy. 307. Geo. D. Biggs. Chas. C. Carter. Wm. G. Moore. 808. Irwin M. Brown. E.B.Ogle. 309. J. W. McGaugh. Ja8. H. Kincaid. 310. R. W. Johnson. 812. J. H. Carr. B. W. Fink. F. H. Pounds. 318. Michael Snider. 320. James Carmichael. 323. F. R. Parsons. 824. N. A. Dickey. 881. Wm. L. Whittington. S. J. Carson. 833. J. K. Leggett. 335. W. V. White. 338. J. A. Cowan. E. B. Garner. 344. J. R. Lowell. W. A. Rothwell. George Morsey. D. H. Wilson. J. A. Heether. W. B. Doughty. J. C. C. Burrows. 345. A. V. Allen. 346. F. S. Huckins. 349. S. B. Ballard. H. C. Wilson. 852. A. A. Madding. 854. T. Q. Brockman. 358. M.J. Gray. 363. C. C. Rose. R. Woody. J. Cunift'.

Appendix. No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 365路 Chas. McKinley. J ames Suter. 366. W. J. Bean. W. F. Willis. 369. J. A. Christian. 371. W. E. Hudson. 377. W. L. Bowman. 383. George W. Collins, J. M. Smith. 387. S. Busby. 399. W. B. Sweet. 400. J. J" Hofley. 408. Wm.A. Hunt. 409. John. Ward. 414. Ed. Coy. T. W. Anshier. 416. J. W. Campbell. Aaron Platt. J. C. Meyers. 420. Julius Weiss. 433. W. J. Bonner. J. V\T. Lea. 434. E. Ishmael. 439. W. L. Ackley. 445. H. B. Jenkins. J. J. Cochran. 450. R. F. Bartlett. A. C. Atkinson. 453. B. F. McKinney. Wilson Lewis. A. L. Parrish. 458. J. M.King. 459. James Hailey. L. M. Henrv. F. M. Puryer. 461- S. H. Steele. 463. C. D. Crane. Dallas Emmons. 465. Wm. Warner. 467. W. F. Allbright. J. G. L. Mitchell. 470. A. C. Case. D. L. Chaney. 476. J. H. Long. 478. T. H. Reeves. S. Truax. 479. Jake Goldellburg.. S. H. Smallev. R. A. Carter. J. A. Payne. W. H. Allen. 480. Chas. E. Jennings. 481. Thos. Wolcott.

[Oct.

1898.] No. of

Lodge.

Name of Party.

483. Tilman Settles. 489. L. B. Day. T. M. Swindle. Michael Holland. James Lockhart. E. J. Woolard. 491. R. H. Johnson. J. M. Moss. J. H. Laird. Chas. Kirk. 493. F. S. Burks. 494. G. B. Sharp. 496. James M. Hutchinson. Paul Patrick. J. R. Gaulding. 515. H. B. Cox. Efton Seaman. 519. S. R. Stafford. 522. G. W. Scholey.

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No. Of

Lodge.

522.

530. 532. 536.

539.

544. 545. 547. 548. 550. 552. 554.

Name of Party.

W. L. Cooper. 1. M. }l'ernald. B. B. Brock. T. B. B. Armstrong. A. P. Shaffer. Eli Richman. W. Buckalew. W. Winningham. W. J. Hughes. J. W. Beare. E. C. Burkhard. J. D Williams. S. W. Henderson. L. W.. Ashby. R. L. Holden. Wm. F. Keal. Thos.. Manchester. T. S. McHenry..

Appendix.

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. 1898.

REPORT

T~EPRESIDENT.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Jfis8ouri, A.

F. &: A. M.:

BRETHREN-I herewith present my Twelfth Annual Report as President of the Masonic Home of Missouri. It is accomp~nied by the reports o'f the Superintendent, Dr. Leftwich, of the Secretary, John R. ParsoD, and of the Treasurer, F. J. Tygard. These reports contain substantially all the information that is at my command, and my report, therefore, must necessarily be quite brief. At your last session you elected, as members of the Board, for a term of three years, Brothers Jno. D. Vincil, Joseph S. Browne, Woo. M. Williams and Noah M. Givan. During your last session, the Board reorg-anized by re-electing all the former officers, and reappointing the Superintendent, Matron, Physician and Attorneys. The Executive and Home Committees were also reappointed. I deem it but just to the Executive and Home Committees-composed exclusively of the members of the Board who reside in St. Louis-to call attention to their continued interest in the work of the Home. The "country" members of the Board reside at such great distances from the Home, that it is impossible that they should give personal attention to its details. The Executive Committee hold frequent meetings, at which ,they consider all the matters pertaining to the management of the Home, and listen to all complaints, investigate charges,and, indeed, do everything necessary to the welfare of all of its inmates. This continued labor involves great sacrifice of time, effort, and a trial ot patience that can scarcely be realized by those who are not called upon to perform like duties. Many of the duties of the Executive Committee are of the most disagreeable character, and require the exercise of the greatest patience imaginable. They have labored along these lines for years, without any special notice, and WIthout any reward, except the consciousness of duty well performed. The success of the Home has been largely due to their quiet, unostentatious discharge of duties, and I deem it but just that the attention of the Craft should be called to it. Brethren, whenever you think of the welfare

1898. ]

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and success of the Home, please bear in mind that it is largely due to the conservative, faithful and persistent work of the members of the Executive Committee. . During the past year, the Executive Committee has had occasion to. investigate charges in the matter of the discipline of the Home. That duty was a most delicate and difficult one. The importance of maintaining discipline in the Home is manifest to aU who for a moment consider the路 subject. It is not an easy matter to control a family of 107 members, ranging in age from three years to fourscore. The tendency of family government in these times is generally to lax discipline. Whether it is better for society or not, need not be discussed, but it is, nevertheless, I think, a recognized fact. It may grow out of the fact that families now are smaller than heretofore; that with large families, stricter discipline was necessary. If that be true, the necessity of enforcing discipline in our Home family must be apparent. Without discipline, it cannot succeed. It had better disband than not be controlled. All matters pertaining to discipline have been carefully ~nd thoroughly examined by the Executive Committee, and wbatever errors, if any, have been committed by the management, have been corrected, and the suggestions made by the Executive Committee have been acted upon in the proper spirit. The facts in reg~rd to the matter have been exaggerated by a few, some of whom are not friendly to the llome, some of whom have listened to unfounded complaints of a very few members of the Home, who object to being controlled. Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge but two sessions of the whole Board have been held. The matter of buying a small farm near tbecity, which was discussed in my last report, was, after mature consideration, abandoned. The question, however, of maintaining cbildren and old people tog-ether, has not been fully solved. It is one afthe most difficult problems that confronts the Board. The large number of applications of old people for admission made it seem neces,sary to the Board, at its last meeting, to discontinue theirfurther admission for the present. It was thought that 'where choice must be made, as between the admission of orphan children. and indigent Masons, that preference should be given to the former. As Boon as conditions permit, I am sure the Board will again open our doors to our indi.gent Brethren. The year past has been a successful and prosperous one in .the Home. No serious trouble has come upon us, and, indeed., with few exceptions, the members 路of the Home family have contributed to its h.appiness, and it has heen, indeed, to most of them a home. The s,everal Masonic bodies of St. Louis have alternately furnished religious exercis<es, each Sabbath, at the beautiful chapel of the Home. The children are having the advan.tage of the public schools of St. Louis, a

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will be seen by the report of the Superintendent. I invite your careful attention to his report. The health of the Home during the past year'has been all that could be hoped for. We must not overlook the fact that our Brother Dr. A. C. Robinson continues to render efficient gratuitous services there, for which our gratitude is due. The term of office of the following directors expires with the present session of the Grand Lodge, viz.: C. C. Woods, Jno.R.. Parson, Sol. E. Waggoner, Benjamin F. Nelson and Herndon Ely, and you should re-elect their successors. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVA.N, President. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS, October 1, 1898. To the Board of Di1'ectors oj the Masonic Home: BRETHREN-This, my Tenth A.nnual Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, I submit to you for your fraternal consideration. An all-wise Providence has again vouchsafed to us a year of excellent health. None of our children have died and not a single case of serious illness among them during the year. Four of the older members of the Home have died during the year, from chronic ailments incident to old age. Seventeen have been admitted, and thirty discharged since our last annual report, leaving 107 members in the Home October 1, 1898, comprising fifty-one girls, twenty-seven boys, sixteen old ladies, and thirteen old Brethren. Fifty-eight of the Home children attend the public school the present term. Fifty-four attend the Dozier, one the Stoddard, and three the High School. The public schools were so crowded during the past term that the progress made by the children of the Home in their studies was very unsatisfactory; and it was difficult to counteract the evil consequence of the imposed idleness, which grew into a positive distaste for school work. Two of the older boys have good positions in the路 city .and are giving satisfaction to their employers. In this connection will state that aU of those who were employed when they left the Home have retained their positions, in many instances with advanced salaries . . Dnring the vacation the girls were organized in classes and were taught sewing, laundry work, cooking, and housework, etc.

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The vacation was not enjoyed by our children as it was a year ago, as no outing or amusements of any kind were provided for them. Eight of our larger girls are learning trades and domestic work, thereby fitting themselves to earn' a support when the time comes for them to leave the Home. Christmas, as usual, was a happy period for the Home family. The Masonic Bodies of the city contributed liberally to a fund for . making a joyous time, and authorized the following committee: Superintendent M. Leftwich, Matron Ella D. Leftwich, Mr. R. B. McConnel, Mrs. R. B. McConnel, Mr. John Wankelman, Mrs. John Wankelman, Mr. W. Y. Bean, Mrs. W. Y. Bean, to expend it for presents, prizes, bonbons, fruits, etc. The children, to show their appreciation of the loving kindness shown them, gave an entertainment in the Eastern Star Chapel, which· was greatly enjoyed by a host of their friends, and every member of the Home, old and young, was provided with a· remembrance for Christmas, 18974 I have appended to this report a memoranda of names of those who have been admitted, discharged, and died during the year,also an inventory of the many valued donations from thoughtful friends, to whom we are deeply grateful. In conclusion I 'wish to assure you of my sincere gratitu.de for the earnest support and encouragement that you have given to me during the ten years that I have administered the affairs of the Home as your Superintendent. Fraternally yours, M. LEFTWICH, Superintendent. NA.MES OF THOSE ADMITTED TO THE HOME FROM OCTOBER

NAMES.

Francis A. Gilliam Margaret E. Gilliam Mabel R. Gilliam....••.. Vincent T. Gilliam Lizzie Davis Vera R. Sinclare Thomas H. F. Davis 'Beatrice A. Sampey N~nnie L. Frier Eugene H. Frier ~tel v. Frier Cflalliss Frier John DozIer....•..•......... Edgar Fattman.......•... Jerome Fattman Mrs. Ohas. Fattman Annie Palmore

BORN.

ADMITTED.

1, 1897,

LODGE RECOMMENDING.

TO OCTOBER

1, 1898.

LOCATION.

July 11.. 1894 Sept. 4, 1898 CliftonHeights 520 St.Louis. Nov. 8, 1891 Sept. 4, 1898 Clifton Heights 520 St.l.touis. Oct. i7, 1887 Sept. 4,1898 CliftonHeights 520 St. Louis. Oct. '5, 1885 Sept. 4, 1898 Clifton Heights 520 St. Louis. Mch.11, 1QS5 Sppt. 4, 18980orner·St0ne, 323 St. Lonis. July 2, 1895 Aug. 22,1898 Marionville, 390 Marionville. Nov. 20, 1890 July 24, 1898 Gorner-Stone, 3~ St. Louis. May 11,1887 Mch. 20, 1898 Solomon, 271 Springfield. Oct. 5, 1893 Mch.lS, 1898!GOOd Hope, 218 St. Louis. Aug. 26, 1890 Mch.18, 1898 Good Hope, 218 St Louis. Sept. 11.. 1887 Mch.lS, lR98 Good Hope, 21R St. Louis. May 2~" 1.8&l) Moh. 13,1898 Good Hope, 218 St. Louis. Aug. 15, ~817 Feb. 7, 1898 Wakenda, 52 Carrollton. sept. 6, ]:896 Feb. 1,1898 Keystone, 243 St. Louis. Sept. 9,1894 Feb. 1,.1898 Keystone, 243 St. Louis. M(ah. 21, 1.866 Feb. 1, 1898 Key~tone, 243 St. lAnds. Sept. 30, 1885 Sept. 26, 1898 Solomon, 271 Springfield.

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N A~IES OF THOSE HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE HOME, FROM OCTOBER 1, 1897, TO OCTOBER 1, 1898. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.

lfame.

:1Iary Alice story. Mary Ridgeway Martin. Emmet Mosely. Laura Mosely. David Stannard. Leah Lambert. Alpha Fuqua. James G. Rackart. Jacob Mounmiger. Mrs. Mary Mounmiger. Lilly·Connor. Joseph H. Coyle. William T. Coyle. Clara B. Arnold. Albt'rt Arnold. Nettie Arnold. Andrew J. Rose. James J. Crawford. John M. Hayes. Levi Ketchum.

Lodge. St. James, Rocheport, Phrenix, Phrenix, Mt.Moriah, Palestine, Shelbina, Mt.1vlorhth,

280. '267. 136. 136. 40. 241. 228. 40. 254. Butler, 254. Butler, 33. Ralls, 112. 1'Iaitland, 112. Maitland, Bloomfield, 153. Bloomfield, 153. Bloomfield, 153. Wheeling, 434.

Cassville,

328.

AltOIl, Glenwood,

255. 427.

Date. May 16,1898.

November 15, 1897. November 15,1897. November 15, 1897. July 18, 1898. December 20, 1897. December 20, 1897. July 18, 1898. May 30, 1898. May 30, 1898. July 18, 1898. April 1, 1898. April 1, 1898. August 15, 1898. August 15, 1898. August 15, 1898. June 12, 1898. November 16,1897. January 31, 1898. December 16, 1897.

DI~CHARGED.

Estel Allen.

Composite,

James H. Hooker. Henry H. ROS8. Leo W. Fuqua. James Connor. Frank Buffman Mosely. Mrs. Sophia Singleton. James Felix Powell. Edward Hall. Earl S. Lessley.

Clinton, 548. New London, 307. Shelbina, 228. Ralls, 3'3. Phrenix, 136. New Hope, 199. Wakenda, 52. Good· Hope, 218. Higbee,

369.

527.

July 18, 1898. October 23, 1897. July 18, 1898. July 18, 1898. July 18, 1898. May 16, 1898. May 16, 1898.

September 26,1898. September 26, 1898. September 26, 1898.

DEATHS IN THE HOME FROM OCTOBER 1, 1897, TO OCTOBER

1, 1898.

J. G. Staggs, Agenc~" Lodge, No. 10. Born, March, 1832; died, May 23, 1898. Jeptha Yates, Birming Lodge, No. 150. Born, August 16, 1822; died, April 10, 1898. George 'V. Stratton, Clinton Lodge, No. 548. Born, November 19, 1832 ; died, J!anuary 27, 1898. Mrs. S. E. Watson, George Washington Lodge, No.9. Born, May 29, 1837; died, December 1,1897. NUl\'IBER OF INMATES IN THE HOME AT THE PRESENT DATE.

Old Ladies ' 16 Old Men '.., 13 Boys...................•............................................ Z7 Girls

Total

~ ...................•................•...

51 107

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~87

DONATIONS ..

Brother Newton Jones, Cuba, Mo.-Two barrels of apples. Mrs . J. N. Ard-One year's back numbers of Locomotive Engineer's Journals.. Brother Wm. Krenning-Check for $6, Christmas fund. Brother John Wissmath-Two pretty dress patterns, for girls. Mrs. J. D. Hamilton-Picture of children in chapeL Brother James M. Breckenridge-Trunk and clothing of Brother Freeman, deceased. Vinci! Chapter, 0. E. S., No . 43, per Sister Mattie Hoobs, W. M.-Two beautiful quilts. . Brothers E. M. Fergerson and H. B. Knudson, of Palestine Lodge, No. 79, Daluth, Minn.-$2 for candy for tots. Brother C. R. Harmoling-$l to music fund. Desnoyer Shoe Co.-Twelve pairs children's shoes. Moolah Temple-Check for $40, for Christmas路 fund, per Brother Fred A. Smith. Brethers J . C. Farrar, Chas. Glaspell, P. E. Burrough, W. F. Kuhn, J. A. Wihle, T. L . Deiss, Rev. J. S. Smith, Sister Henry Weiss, of Kansas Oity-Eight bushels of hickory nuts. A.rarat Temple, Kansas City, per H. H. A.llen--$54.60 for Christma fund. Brother John Wissmatb, of A.nchor Lodge-One box oranges, for Christmas. Mrs. R. N. Ringo, Kirksville-Children's scrap books, for kindergarten. From State University-Picture and book. D. L. Parrish-Box of candy, for children. Brother H. C. Straub,Occidental Lodge-Twenty.. fi.ve yards goods. Brother C. L. Mebegan-Twenty doHs, for t路Qts. Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Missouri, per Brother W. H . Mayo-$10 forbaoks, for the Home. James .A. Sedden-One lot of toys. Brother S. N. Sullivan-$l for candy, for tots. Brother Geo. H. Little-One rubber plant. Brother Jas. A. Harris-Second-hand periodicals. J. R. Webber Moulding Co., per Brother E. V. Kyte-Pictures, framed. Jas. J. Ligon-Picture of .Albert Pike. Dr. Firman, St. Louis-Oane, picture, and carved emblems, in table form. Hillsboro Chapter, No. 71, O. E. S.- One quilt. Brother McDonald, G. P., of this State-$3for dresses, for girls.

238

Appendix.

[Oct.

Mrs. Mitchell Scott-Three lots of children's clothing, toys, and infant's carriage. Estate of Brother Anderson, per Brother C. D. Adams-One lot of second-hand clothing. Brother and Mrs. John Wissmath-Ice cream for ~hildren, for Easter and Christmas dinners. Brother C. C. Cushing, through Brother Eden Reed-One barrel of vinegar. Brother W. M. Leach, King Hill Lodge, No. 376, St. Joseph, Mo.-$I croquet set. Brother Rickard-Magazines and period~cals, for old and young. Wm. C. Young, through Brother Reipschlaeger-Lot of flowering plants. Brother Krenning-One barrel of apples. St.Louis Commandery, No. I-Roast of beef and 100 loaves of bread, . from barbecue. Browning, King & Co.-Lot of boy tot's clothing. Miss Cobb-One dozen china dolls, for little girls. Unknown-Twenty yards of muslin, sent from Crawford's. Brother John Vrankleman-Lot of fireworks, for 4th of July, and Chinese lanterns, for lawn' party. Mrs. Tbos. R. Morrow, of Kansas City-Two large trays of elegant blackberries. Harmony Chapter, No. 162, Kansas City, per Brother W. F. Kuhn$8.16, for Mrs. Leftwich, to use for the Home. Mrs. D. L. Parrish-Two large bundles of shirt waists and hats, for girls. Dr. Lewis Behmes-Three books, for library. Mrs. Philena Golen, Augusta, IIl.-Doll and doll clothing. Lanes Prairie Chapter, No. 60, O. E. S., Lois, Mo., per committee, Mrs.. Mary Lindner, l\lrs. Ora Smith and Mrs. Ida Bray-One box canned fruit and preserves.

Appendix.

1898.J

~39

REPORT OF SEORETARY. RECEIPTS FROM OCTOBER 1, 1897, TO OCTOBER 1, 1898.

From Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri. $14,717 " Supplies u"'ed at O. E. S. dinners 57 " John W. Owen, St. Louis .....................•..••................................................ 10 Clinton Lodge. No. 548, N. F. & A. M : , ' 3 Knights Templar of St.Louis, Christmas Service ~....... 27 Moolah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. of St.. Louis..... 50 Mite box at the Home...... .. 8 Return on Street Tax ,... 1,195 Kansas City Lodge, :No. 220, Kansas City.............................................. 20 Kansas City R. A. Chapter, Kansas City.. 25 " Sale of old scrap iron at the Home ..: ,............ ......• 1 " Agency Lodge, No. 10, A. F.& A. M........ 18 " Sale of Hay '.................................... 11 " Harmony Chapter, No. 162, O. E. S., Kansas Citjr................... 8

00 00 97

00 00 00 25 00 00

75 00

60 16 $16,153 32

Which I have paid to the Treasurer, and hold his receipts for same. Treasurer has collected and receipted to me for interest and premiums on bonds and deposits ~ $ 1,447 35 Treasurer received from sale of bonds ,........ 7,500 00 Treasurer received balance on W. E. Jones' note , '. 247 06 Treasurer had on hand October 1, 1897 ~....... .. 3,089 91 $12,284 32 EXPENDITURES.

For Groceries, Meats and Vegetables " Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes " Scbool Supplies, etc., for inmates ". Fuel and Light............... " Medicine and Dentistry..................

$ 5,334 13

2,024 6:21 1,3('1 240

32 46 88

::" Superintendent ~1~fn7~~.:~:~i;i~:.::.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2'~J~ ~ and Matron's Salaries :: r~~!~fl::]~~~·.::::::::::.::::::::.:.:.:::::.::::::::::::::::::::::::'.:::.:.:.::::::.::.:::::::::::::::::::::: 6I~ ~

1,500 00

$14,684 56

For "Buildfng and Repairs " Taxes alld Insurance " Furniture and Crockery......

,..

$3,825 25 2.439 61 461 55

6.726 41 $21,41097

RECAPITULATION.

Collected by Secretary Collected by Treasurer ~................. Balance in hands of Treasurer, October 1, 1897 Ba.lance in hands of Secretary, October 1, 1897.........

$16,153 23 9.194 41 .

Disbursements

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

$25,347 64 3,089 91

40664

37,017 47 415 75

$'28.844 19 21,410 97 $7,433 22

$ 7,433 22

Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON,

Secretary., fNOTE.-.Since making up above report the Gr.and 8e.cretary of Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. )1., has paid to Secreta.ry of Home $323.00, which has been depo~ited to cledit of Tre,asurer and will appear in next report.]1 .

[Oct.

Appendix.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

F. J.

REPORT OF

TYGARD, TREASURER MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI,

FROM OCTOBER 1897.

1, 1897,

TO SEPTEMBER

30, 1898.

RECEIPTS.

September 30, To Balance per statement brougbt forward $ 3,08991 October 29, To Cash from Jno. R. Parson, Secretary ..........................•.......... 14,717 50 "

29,

November 8,

"26, Dec~Jllber 9,

28,

.• •........ ••••••• .•• .•....

57 10 100 3

Jasper County, Mo., 6 m. ini:·on·j4,OO()bonds:··ar5%: JD,? R. Pa;~on, Sec~~tary

30,

00 00 00 97

2:7 00

•........•.••••••.•..•.•••

50 00

1898. Ja.n~ary

February March

" May

1, 4, 5, 2, 8,

29, 2, 4,

16,

June

800

int':

Cass County, Mo., 1 year's oii·$'5:000·bonds::·::::: 25000 Jno. R. Parson, Secretary . 1,195 25 Schuyler County, Mo., 6 mo. into on $1.00Q . 25 00 6 m. into on $7,000, Henry Co., Mo., bonds, at 5% . 17500 Henry County, Mo., 1 yr. into on $5,000, at 5% . 25000 two bonds $1,000 each, Pettis Co., Mo., called for payment and 1 year's interest on same, 5% . 2,100 00 five bonds, $500 each, Marion TownShip, Jasper Co., Mo., called for payment and 6 mo. interest on same,5% . 2,562 50 Jasper Co., Mo.• on $1,500 bond, 6 mo. int., at 5% . 37 50 Cass Co., Mo:, for 3 bonds, $1,000 each, Nos. 6-7-8, Pleasant Hill Township, and interest on same " from January 1, 1898, to May 1, 1898, at 5%, $50•.• Jno. R. Parson, Secretary . ",' " " W. E.Jones, balance of loan·;$20Ci:a.nd·1i1terest·on same, 847.06...•_ . 24'1 06 18 00 Jno. R. Parson, Secretary .

25, 8,

July 21, August 28, September 3,

30. 30, 30,

" "

1 year's interest, 7%, on $i:(lOO'bond:'Butier'L(;~n & Trust Co .....•

1160 8 16 70 00

banks. intere~t on balances ..•....•. 127 35 6 mo. into on $i,OOO, Henry' County bonds, at 5%..... 175 00 6 mo. into on $1,000, Schuyler Co. bonds, at 5% ~ ~

Total.

$28,437 55

CREDITS.

Date.

Warrant No.

1897. Oct~?er

8,8, 11, November 5, " 6, 6, 9, 15, :: 29, "

29, December 7,

10, 15,

By 416,

417, 418, 419, 420,

421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426,

427, 428, 429, 430,

Items.

Amount.

Paid M. Leftwich salary $ 125 00 Current Expense Fund . 1,000 00 131 26 Foerstel Supply Co . Ely-Walker Dry Goods Co...........•.•.............. 17682 Current Expense Fund . 1,00& 00 125 00 Mr. Leftwich, Superintendent .. 139 76 . Foerstel Supply Co 123 00 ASRessor and Collector , . seymour Woolen Factory . 154 80 C. F. Weneker, Collector . 747 84 Current Expell~e Fund . 1,000 00 125 00 M. Leftwich, Superintendent . 148 05 Jas. T. Martin . 121 35 Union ClothingCo: . 25000 J. R. Parson, 00cntlngellt expense .

1898.]

Appendix.

Date. 1898. Jan,!,ary

Warrant lv"'o.

By 431,

7, 7,

434, 435, 436, 437,

1&8,

::g" 441,

22, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 10, 20, 21, 6, 6, 9, 23, 6, 6, 7,

441:, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 4.t)5, 456, 457, 4;;8, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. 464, 465, 466,

Feb;-pary

March

5, 7,

. "

April ,

June' "

Au~st

:~i: 438,

~:~:

Items.

Amount

Paid Current Expense Fund

}';·s.Lr.f~t~~~~iIi :~:~:~ ::::::.:: :::::.:::::::::~::::~:::::::::

DOll k Bro~. Coal Co . Turley Clipper Coal Co ....•.••...•.........•..•.... Ht>rman COllstructioll Co....•....... ' .. Current Rxpen~e Fund . M. Leftwich, SuperinteIldent .

j ~~:'A~der;.:gl~·&·00:::·.:·::.:·.:::::·:.::::·.:::·.~:::::::: Current Expense Fund

J~h~;~.I~ragyn::~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

M. I..,eft,vieh . Curr~nt Expense Fund .....•....................... M. Leftwich " . Jas. T. ~fartiIl . ]Yl. Leftwich . Current Expense Fund . Jas. T. Martin . Wm. C. Jones, Attorney . Wm. C. Jones, Attorney . M. Leftvvieh '" .. Current Expense Fund .. Jas. T. MarLin . Collins & Jamil"on . Current ExpenRe Fuud . M. Leoftwi(~h . Jas. T. l\fartin ..•..•.......••.•••.....•...........•.•.•. F. F. Hoffman . M. I..Jeftwic·h ..•.•.....•.•••........••....•.•..•..•.•.•••••. Current Expense Fund . Jas. T. 1VJartin .. Cnrrent Expense Fund ............•................. M. l.eoftl"ich . Ja.Cl. T. Martin .........•...................................

1, 6, 6, 8, september 7, " 7, 9, 30, By Balance on hand

,.,

$1,000 00 125 on ]3095 133 13 97 93 2,3~] 38 1,000 00 125 00 ]3~ 03 91 69 1,000 00 1:12 14 lZ~ 71 1~; 00 1,000 00 125 00 129 06 125 00 1,000 00 12:1 75 1,004 70 28957 125 00 1,000 00 12074 75 50 1,000 00 121) 00 JSB 33 57270 ]25 00 1,000 00 14275 1,000 00 125 00 114 14 7,017 47 $28,437 55

STATEMENT OF BONDS HELD FOR ACCOUNT KNIGHTS TEMPLARS' TRIENNIAL ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI.

Henry County, Missouri, 3 bonds of $1,000 each, 5% $3.000 00 Henry county, Missouri, 18 bonds of$500each,5%__ 9.000 00 :Marion Township, Ja~per Count)~l MisF:ouri~ 3 bonds of $500 ea.C'b. 5%....... ..•..•.•• 1,500 00 Plea.~ant Hill Town~hip Cass County, Missouri, 2 bonds ot $1,000 eHch, 5% 2.000 00 Schuyler County, Missouri, 1 bond.5%.u...... •......... I,UOO 00 Butler, Missouri, Loan and Trust Comp,any, 1 bond,. 7% (secured) ......•.............. 1,000 00 i

Total...

.•. .

: ......•.................. 317,500 00

Also stock of Anfthoi Milling and Mining-Co•• par ....•...... •...... Also stock of HarkawaI Milling and Mining Co., par

These items of stock were donated to the

any value.

Hom~, but

•.•...

1,.60000 1,000 00

are not regarded as being of

Fraternally submitted, To HON.

N. GIVAN, Pregident MasOnic Home of Mis8otl/ri.

NOAH

G. L. Ap.-16.

F.J.TYGARD,~ea~~.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT. COMP1LED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER

LODGE.

P~~~~:~'I

~ Missouri ••............. St. St. Louis Louis 2~Ieridian

St. Louis 3 Beacon 4 Howard Franklin 5 United ...........•...... Springfield 6 Ark Newark Walnut Grove 7 O'Sullivan 'Villiamsburg 8 "'illiamsburg 9 Geo. Washington St. Louis 10 Agency Agency II Pauldingville Wright City 12 Tyro Caledonia 18 Rising Sun Barry 14 Cyrene Cyrena 15 Wester~ Star Winston 1~ MemphI.s Memph!s If ClarKsvIlle Clarksville ..: 18 Palmyra Palmyra 19 Paris 'Union Paris 20 St. Louis St. Louis 21 Havanna McFall 22 Wellington ..•......... DeKalb 28 Florida Florida.. ~ 24 Wyaconda LaGrange 25 Naphtali St. Louis 26 Ava Ava 27 Evergreen New Haven 28 St. John HannibaL 29 'Vindsor Windsor 80 Huntsville Huntsville S1 Liberty Liberty 32 Humphreys Humphreys 33 Ralls Centre

S4ITrOY 35 Mercer 36 Cooper

ITr?y Princeton

Boonville

COUNTY.

St. Louis City 'St. Louis City St. Louis City Howard Greene Knox Greene Callaway St. LouisCity Buchanan Warren Washington Clay Pike Daviess Sqotland PIkE! Manon l\fonroe St. Louis City Gentry Buchanan Monroe Lewis St. Louis City Douglas Franklin l\larion Henry Randolph Clay Sullivan Ralls Lincoln :M'ercer Cooper

MASTER.

W11liam D. GilleSPie.: Fred C. Hahn Byron Chaphe R. T. Kingsbury J. 1. Kline J. W. ltfcLellan M. D. Wright S. T. '\Teeks Franklin P. Jones: E. Goins J. V\T. Tice Geo. C. Loomis G. \V. Sutton W. H. Tinesley R. C. Smith N.. A;. Thompson WIlham chapman J. B. Scholl.. . D. W. Helm Edward Levy.•......... , A. l\L Wright Thomas Shofner J. W. Scobee, Jr C. c. Crou~h Sidney E. Sears H. S. Wilson A. L. Sh31ton Fred. Banchle J. S. Colfee \V. H. Sears B. P. Finley F. Reid H. H. Coucb H. F. Childers James Bloom Starke Koontz

""m.

1ST,

1898.

SECRETARY.

.IJOhn H. Deems Thos. C. Kuhnle Jos. Brunner J .Itf. Settle S. P. Bradley Hugh Templeton John S. :McLenlore G. R. Paden Henry Lihou R. F. Dowell C. M. Bryan F. P. Marrow M. T. Samuel. F. A. '-"right Robt: Whitchurch CalVIn F ..Sanders !A. T. Janpson F. 'V. Smlth Thomas F. Hurd Thos. J. Britt Samuel '~lier J. P. Gannt W. ~. l\fcCreery R. !f. \Vallace !f.Mandle J. C. Curnutt M. T. Connally \Vm. F. Rtark Geo. B. Sturgis A. J. Ferguson jMadison ltfiller F. McKee C. E.1rfvers Je~se J. :shaw Wm. Huons S. H. Stephens

/"v.

TIME OF MEETING.

lstand 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 3d .M::onday. Saturday on or after full moon. Tuesday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or belore full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. No time given. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sa~urday on or before full moon. FrIday on or before fulllnoon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. jlst and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. 1st Saturday in each month. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. _ 2d and 4tll Thursdays. 3d Saturday. ' 1st Saturday and 3d 1tfonday. l~t and 3d Mondnys. Tuesday 011 or before tull moon. Tues. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Monda)"s. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. turday on or before full n:,0on. Tues. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Fridays.

/sB.

~ ~ (t)

~ ~ ~.

•

0 Q :+ '

.0. '~e.nsvil· .le G·Mcona.de Callao Macon DeWitt Carroll St. Louis St. Louis City Bismarck St. Francois Middle Grove Monroe ·Jefferson City Cole Jacksonville Randolph 45~onl\fpIDme BallWIn St. Loms 46 Wentzville Wentzville; St. Obarles 47 "Fa)rette Fayette Howard 48 Fulton JUlton Callaway 4.9 ,.,.,Ha~,.•.t n. e.SVil .. le H..Olt : clay 60 Xenia Hopkins Nodaway 51 Liviugston Glaggo·w Ho,vard 5ZWakanda Carrollton Carroll 58lVeston Weston Platte ~l:ll(J,e~ Gafden City .eass ~ 554",o;w Rock J\.rt.ow Rock S~e •~ . .• . ,•. • •T .•. .'".'•.•t.•. .P.t.0.•. . 1'..•.•.., 1 P•.t.o.. •n.. . . . . . .•. . . . .•'. .•..................M 0.,•.n 1 .• t.ea.u .57 RiCblnODJIH .••••••••••• Bicl)Jn.ond B.J\y 58.Monttcello Montic@110 LeWis 59Centralla : CenttaJ1a Boone 60 New Bloomfield New llioomfield.. Callaway 61Wavf1rly ~avedy L9:fayette 6,2VinCU Gameron Clinton 63 C~bridge Slater......•.. h Saline 64 Molltoe Monroe City :M:onroe 65 Pattonsburg Pattollaburg Daviess 66 Grant City ..· llrautCity Wortb 67Roche.port Rocheport Boone .; 68 Keune1it Kennett DunkUn

3.38•7•.. .•.Callao c•.'e.. d.• . a. f 39 DeWitt 4O:Mt.:Moriah 41 ,Bismarck ~2;Middle. Grove 43 Jefferson 44 Jacksonville

T .•..•...•• i.·

~9SuUlvan

70A.nnstrong 71Sa.vannah 72 Gori,q

73Eureka

wR en 75 Sile;x:

713

I1l9~Jl~lltlel1ce

77 .Lebanon 78 St. Joseph 79 Polar Star 80 Bridgeton 81 Central 82 Jackson

8uUivlt11

Fra.nk1in

Ar1llStJ:0ng.••co ,R<;nva.rd Savannah Alld~ew G9tin $cot.lrold' :al'Ull~Wic'k ·.· ;Chartf;QD. K.ey tesville........•• Clll\.l'ltQU <Silex..............••...• Ltn('Q1IJ

"':tnQe'})(\1}.q.ell.c~·

Steelvlne St. JoaeJ>.b

St.LouIs

Bridgeton Young's Creek Linneus

Ja.(l~ont Cl'a~ord BUC~a.I.la.n

.. ~

St. [&l.JZ1$ City St. Louis Audrf1.tn : Linn

F. B.reuer ,V. D A. Mathis Wm.·A. Everett Henry \V. Bewig C. U. Wilson J. B. Quisenberry H. A. Gws J. Coulter James M. Brewer G. C. Lovell M. P. Bell C.R. \Vatson W. c.MCFarlaUd John A. Akin Andrew Blocker H. A. Dunker John U. Dale

,V.

G. W.

~ildeboor

C. B. KIbler 1F. P. Divelbiss L. W. Summers •..... 10. W. Settle C. H. Christian J. II. Crosswhite D. B. Adams R. D. Quisenberry J. L. Lyon Ira D. MCClurg John C. Dawson I. A. Barth 0 • S. Harrison .Tames A. Clark Thos. Hulett J. L. Hughes J. W. Pullinlll \Vro. Knight B. H. Smith H. ,V. King W. J. Hon A. N. Farrow Michael J. Schwarz Louis H. Behrens Chas. I.. Filling J. D. Ellis B. A. Jones

IT.E. J.E. McMI.na.n

Ricbar~son

A. T. Kendnck Edw. V. Kyte .. ~ 10. T. Tullock W. T. Featherston \V. A. Clark G. 'V. Butler F. 'V. Brooks Chas. J. "'Talker 8. B. Cunningham E. L. Edwards T. Kim. sey D. A. Northover

IJ.

H. Clay C~ckerill ,H. M.PettIt

A. F. Walruff J; S. Halcoml? C. M. Sutherlm.....

Geo. A. Stone O. G. Ball J. K. Pool C. W. Longley ~. E. S. B<?oton E. J. EakIn C. W. Bridges R~ P. Jackson O.F. Shumway Erdley O. Sayle G. W. Prince C. F. Bnumblott },{. B. Lane J. B. Fugate R. L. Limerick Henry \Vehr J. A. Miller M. W. Anderson Cornelius Brown E. M. Arnold C!. H. Hibler Wm. S. Mi~se1ller Edwin P. Ambler David V. Baber J. B. Baker F. W. Powers

'V.

Saturday Of before fun moo.n •. Sat. 011 or011bef. f. ID. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays each month. 3d Saturday. . 3d Saturday. 1st and 3d l\fondays. 2d Saturday in each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th :M:ondays. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday after full moou. . 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. Sat. bef. f. ID. & 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon. No Relttrns. Saturday on or before full moon. ISaturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. lst Friday and 3d Saturday. Saturdar on or before full moon. 1st and Dd Sa.turdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 20. and 4th Fridays. 1st and 3d Mondavs. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays after full nloon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Thursclay on or betorefull moon. Tuesday on or before fUll moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or be10re full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon.

00 W 00 L.....J

~ ~

~ ~ ~

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMEN'l', ETc.-Continued.

LoDGE.

83 Laclede

TOWN AND

P.O.OADDRESS.

COUNTY.

Lebanon

Laclede

Greenfield Sheridan Chillicothe

Dade 'Vorth Livingston Cole

MASTER.

B. F. Harris

:86 Brookfield ~r~:i~~~~~~~:::::: :;;:~1~~.~~~~:.~::: ~;·li'~~~~~::::.::·.::·.::·.~. ~:J:~.~~~~:.:.:.::::::::::: Brookfield Linn Oliver CraIner

87 Washington 88 Defiance 89 Friendship 90 Russellville 91 Madison 92 Perseverance 93 St. Marks 94 Vienna 95 Meramec 96 St. Andrews 97 Bethany 98 Webster 00 }It. Vernon 100 Canton 101 Bogard 102 Bloomington 103 West View 104 Heroine 105 Kirksville 106 Gallatin 10i WilliatllSvllle l~Pineville

109 Stanberry 110 Marcus III Trenton 112 Maitland liS Plattsburg 114 T\\ilight lib Laddonia 116 Barnes 11i Versailles 118 Kingston 119 De S-oto 120 Compass

Hugh Harrison Johu \V'luemiller A. F. Chapin Rus~ellville R. H. Short Madison ~fonroe J. 'V. Atteburg, Jr Louisiana Pike E. H. Payne Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau F A. Kage Vienna 1\:laries.: B. F. Brall;;on Eureka St. LOUIS P. P. LeWIS, Jr Shelbyville Shel~y \V. W.Mitc.hell. Bethany HarrIson J. H. PrentIss :Marshfield Webster Edwin F. James Mt. Vernon Lawrence :0;. D. Grlly Canton Lewis \\T. B. Hen~on Bogard Carroll J. 'V. Htl-rtIs Bevier Macon H. A. Bott Millersville Cape Girardeau.. Geo. \-V. Miller Kansas City Jackson 1'. H. Fleteher Kirksville Adair John T. Hannnh Gallatin Daviess J. N. Nethprton Greeuville 'Vayne John R. Porter Pineville ~lcDouald A. ,\1. Noe!. Stanberr{ Gentry J. J. Cain Frederic town Madison F. A. Toler Trenton Grundy E. H. Stl~(~kman Maitland Holt J. E. "reIIer Plattsburg Clintoll n. \V. Chal'-tain Columbia Boone ]\>1. D. LewiR Laddonia Audrain E. D. Van Deventer Cabool. Texas L. Hazzard .~ Versailles Morgan A. L. Ross Kingston Caldwell R. n. De Soto Jefferson ~f. R. Barnthouse Parkville Platte J. P. Tucker

Rogers

SECRETARY.

A. O.

"Afa~·field

TIME OF }IEETING.

\Vednesday before full moon.

~eF.r\,·~b~~~~.:·.::.::::::::: ~~id~~ ~~~J;~~;~~~full moon.

L. R. Lane J. VY. 1\fcDowell \V. T. Shades J. E. Pardonner J. Grant c. H. EnbR.nk J. A. Thomason V. P. Adams E. H. Lenox ChaR. \v. Bttrton Jttmps A. Doyle A. l\f. MorgH.ll J. S. Hop~ R. C. Spdwick A. B. Price A. \V. \Valker G. H. Kealey Ira B. "Velty C. 1\:1. Carter Rellj. Ely i\I. ThoID!lS K. V. lug' ~I. N. La ~f»nce

claas Ritselna E. L. Purcell lvon Thomas IAlfe Daw~on Geo. R. Riley .T. G Long John Beal Geo. F. Pettigrew James ~{cNair : J. E John~on J. Ed. Walker \V. T. Noland

2d and 4th TuesdaYs. l3'riday on or before full moon. ll't Hnd 3d Fridays. Ilst and 3d Fridays. 1st Sat. on or before fun moon. Sat. on or bpf. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d ~fol1days. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 8atur<lay on or llfterfull moon. Saturday on or before full luoon. Saturday on or before fnll 1110011. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Sttturdays. 2d and 4th ~Iol1days. Sat. on or after full mOOD. Thu. on or bef. f m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on 01' after full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tue~days. Saturday on or full moo]}. Frida~' on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thur~days. Saturday on or before full moon. lRt an<l3d Thnrsdays. 2d and 4th Satnrda)Ys. Saturday on or beforefullllloon. 1st and 3d ft'riduys. Salurday on or before full moon. Sat on or bef. f. 111. & '2d Fri. aft. 3d Saturday. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 4th Saturday. Saturday on or before full nloon.

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1211ErWin 122 Triplett

123 Hermann

124 Union Star

1251Gentryville

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 Phoonix 137 Delphian 138 Lincoln 139 Oregon 140 Papinville 141 Chain of Rocks 142 Pleasant Grove 143 Irondal~ 144 Modern 145 Rising Star 14~ :McGee 14/ Cass 148 Purdy 149 Lexington 150 Birming 151 :Milton 152 Linn Creek 153 Bloomfield 154 Concord 155 Spring'hill 156 Ashland 157 NorthStar 158 ~{ountain Grove 159 Green City 160 Pleasant 161 Clifton Hill 162 Whitesville 163 Occidental 164 Joachim 165 Maryville 166 Portageville

St. Louis St. Louis City Triplett Chariton H.erm.ann Gasconade Union Star De Kalb Gentryville Gentry Milan Sullivan Albany Gentry Ridgeway Harrison Monett Barry Hume Bates Potosi Washington Farmington St. Francois Ironton Iron Olean Miller Braymer Caldwell Bo\vling- Green Pike Birch Tree Shannon. _ Fillmore Andrew OreJ{on Holt PapinvUle Bates O'wen Lincoln Otterville Cooper Ironnale Washington Humansville Polk Ebenezer Greene Colle%e Mound Macon Harnsonville Cass Pllrdy Barry Lexington ~ Lafayette Halleck Buchanan Firth Randolph J,;!nn Creek Camden Bloolllfield Stoddard Hatton Callaway Springhill. Livingston Ashland Boone Rockport Atchison llounta,jn Grove.. Wri~ht Green City SullIvan.: l\forrisville Polk Clifton Hill Randolph \Vhitesville Andrew St. LoUiS ISt. Louis City Hillsboro Jefferso.n Maryville NodawayPortageville New Madrid

Herman Elsner J. M. Marsh wm.• Klinger Thomas Adams R. L. Smith John W. Bingham George A. Howell A. L Hup:hes v. w. eopt'land C. E. Horton ~ Jno. F. E\1Q.ns M. P. Cavce \'V. R. Edgar.............. W. S. Allee .J. H. Loomis J. T. McCune Henry Cordy \-V. G. Fleming Henr)' Shults J. W. Gpnch ~f. P. Nichols W. H. Parsons J. L. Eaton...... I. D. Elliott W. H. Pa,yne Geo. I..,. Teter H. V. Hurst

,ym Hirt C. T. Collins G. F. IIeincke H. 1v1. Cochran A. c. Gartin Wm. Coc-hran, Jr J. B. Thomas C ~f. Jaqua C. CoIHer :o;. L. StanrliRh Alex. Harrison Robt. Tetley :Mann Ringo.... J. \V. Roark S. F. Farrar Jas. T. Davis J. R. Rezner J B. \Villiams Geo. H. Allen A. Bennett 1'. N. Suttprfield Chas. \V. Neely \. G. Hughes Cha~. E. Reese D. M. Evans C.lL MOOf{) George Feely

E. B. Farle~r J. R. Burris I. W. Settle A. S. Chuff' hill..... Thos. B. Tnrnbaugh Thos. F. Moore 1. T. \Villiams Eli PE'nter 'Vm. E. Bierman J. A. C~fU~e H. 0 \~oy J. J. PnWh€'ft.m F. If. Slamper Z. T. Wells Cyru~ H. Jones A. B. Haird Samuel R. Lucas...... Wm. T. Burch

H.W. \Vinsor

2d and 4th FrIdays. Thursday on or before full moon. lS.t s. aturday in ~ach month. 2d and 4th Saturda)'s. Saturday on or before fun moon. Saturoayon or before full moun. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday afte! full moon. 1st and 3d Fnda)·s. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. SaturdR)T on or before full moon. ad Saturday. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays Sttlurd~l.)· on or before full moon. Saturdas before t\Ill moon. 1st lIonday and 3d Saturday. Saturday on or before fullllloon. Saturda~' on or before full moon. Saturitay on or before fullITIOOIL Saturday n{)srest full mOOD. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. '''edt on or before full moon. Sa~urday before full moon. Frlda))' on or before full mOOD.

,;y.

John Dallam J. P. Bennett Leonida.q King L. B. March 4. O. McClintic C. W. Patton B. Thos. Mustain l.e"Ois C. Christian \\Y. P. RRnpy T. R. navi~ Tho~. C.l\htcbell J. \V. Graves W. B. Townsend AUf'thl P. Oliver C~as. S. Booth Warren L. Johnson A. A. Rittenhouse

lS~'o Retu,"ns. Hd l\fondav.

4th Saturday. 1st Saturday in each month. Saturday before full moon. FridR)' nearest full moon. 4th Saturday. Sat. on or before full moon. 3d Saturday. 2d Saturday. galurday on or hpfore full moon. gll~urdav on or before full moon. FrIday on or before full moon. Salurdayon or before full mOOD. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Mondays. Bat'urday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday after full moon.

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TOWN AND

LODGE.

MASTER.

COUNTY.

P.O.·ADDRESS.

SECRETARY.

TIME OF MEETING.

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167!Revere Revere 168· colon Y Colony l69 Camden Point Camden Point 170 Benevolence Utica 171 Hartford Hartford 172 Censer Macon 173 Powell Powell 174 Sturgeon : Sturgeon 17.5. Newton Newt.oUia 176 Point Pleasant Point Pleasant 177 Texas Houston 178 Griswold Price's Branch 179 Pride of the West St. Louis 180 Des Moines Athe.ns 181 Novelty Novelty J82 Pilot Knob Richville 183 California•............. California 184 Fairfield Fairfield 185 Chamois Chamois 186 :Morality Renick 187 Hermon Liberal 188 Hannibal. Halmibal. 189 Zeredatha St~ Joseph 190 Putnam Newtown 191 'Vilson Pocahontas 192 Frankford FI:ankf~rd: 193 Ang~r{)na MIssouri City 194 Wellsville \VellsviUe 195 BOllV.ar Bolivar 196 Quitman IQuitman 197 Carthag~ Carthage

Clark J. S. Har9-y Knox M. F. WrIght Platte A. L. Perrin Livingston Geo. A. Culling......... Putnam Ed. Wycoff Macon Joe. M. Patton !1:cDonald John R. Patterson Boone 11J. \\'.Hulett.. N.e'.Nton D. L. 'Veems New :M::adrid Geo. A. Reavis Texas C. H. Blickensderfer Montgomery J. R. W. Cook St. Louis City Jno. J. \Voollam Clark J. ~.rilson.............. Knox H. T. Botts Douglas H. L. W. Ried MOl11teau E. B. Fulks Benton Osage B. F. Ball Randolph J. H. Littrell Barton J. H. Conrad Marion Chas. Lindenberger Buchanan "Villard Case Putnam W. H. Haley Cape Girardeau E. R. Harris Pike C. L. Pryor Clay A. R. Allcorn Montgomery Peter Arnold Polk F. L. Templeton Nodaway L. E. Carpenter Jasper ~. F. Yierno~v

II.

J. H. Allis~nl H. B. Beckner

A. S. Herndon.....

H. C. Cox D. A. Shelton Sam'l J. \Vilson 'V. A. Davis 'V. A. Se~·mour A. C.' Elliff J. H. Bishop Kirb~r Lamar J. Earley J. R. Eggenberg C. P. Magraw E. H. \Vhitney H. J. Rice H. C. Stevenson

R. O. Shobe S. M. Forrest T. J. DanieL A. G. ::McDaniel George Rees G. E. Norman J. M. Thompson H.,C. Steele L. N. HopkIns Jacob Miller IL. C. Viles J. B. young

Ic. C•.Cat~on

Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st ~.Ionday. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d vVednesdays. Satur.day on or before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. ~ 2d and 4th Fridays. ~ No RetlLr1ts. ~. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 4th :Mondays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or hefore full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. , Sat. on orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdavs. 2d and 4th Thursdays.

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200 Westville

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203J3 ley 204 Rowley

IRaVel1WOOd Westville Brumley

Dearborn...

Nodaway lcharlton Miller Platte

C. Schaumloeffel. IG. W. McClure

jG. vv. Jeffries

'V. P. Sims J. H. Cupp ,C. S. Thompson.........

2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. I No Returns.

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205'fu1lumina

206 Somerset 20•..7.•.•.•. Cl1.aa·Y...•........." 208 Salisbury 209 Poplar Bluff 210Uniol1vine 2U Hickory Hill 212]'our Mile 213 RoUa 214 Forest City 215HornersviIle ~16Hale

217 Barbee 21&(}o9d Hope 21.9.A,lbert Pike ~a'I{~n.sas City 221~y"sti(lTIe ~il4aBe1l.e.:

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228Shelbiua 2'29 Ola.fjin 230, St.. James 231 \"'~rrellton 28~P<110

236 Bucldin

234gt~ Fral1cois

285\Veatherby 236·Sedali~ ~7LaPlata

M al"Shall........••... rSaline

Powers.ville ..: IPutnam E.·.'XZcels.lor spnugs,c.1.ay ' Salisbury Chanton Poplar Bluff Butler Unionville Putnam Hickory Hill Cole CampbelL Dunklin Rolla Phelps Forest City Holt Caruth Dunklin Hale City Carroll Sweet Springs Saline St. Loui~ st. Louis City Kansas City Jackson KaIL~as City Jackson Oak Ridge Oape Girardeau ;L~B.~lle Le\vis Wogdltl.'\Vn Ntot1l70e lf!atl"l.lloon qaldwell Salem J.)ellt •. ~ St. :M:ail'ys ~ ate.<Ge:o.evieve Laelede :r"inn Shelbina Bhelby Protem oco Taney St. James Phelps Warrenton ...•...... Wt)Jrren Polo OM<lwell Buckl'ill.~ ll LibertY;ille .......• $t.c~flJlcois

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T. E. Spencer John Ho.wry H. H. ~lll.lg C. J. '" oodson L. C. Lowery A. P. McElhiney I. D. Bond : W. H. Oathout Ed. Long \V. H. Williams R. Satterfield M. J. Hudson C. A. Asche John B. Andersoll J. Lee Porter GeorgeW. Whitcomb W. J. Roberts H. S. Smith

J. J. Dawes F. E. Cozad S. F. Rowell J. D. Brumluall Cbas. F. Orc~ard Geo. W. DavIs Albert Pfunder Chas. H. ~fcCutchen Ed. L. Arthur J. H. \Vilson E. A. Chailland F. S. Hudson (pro tem) J. E. Godlove Edward S. Baldwin Sam'lStophlet , George A. Poteet John A. Sadler Chas. F. Smith

Geo. F.Ragers \V..C. Askin Henry Roseman A. R. Love James \v. Sigler s. P. D?tson G. A. :MIller L. M. Hutcherson J. T. Hunter Lacy Sipples G. R. Marlow E. McClure \Vm. N. Hogg S. R. Wood R. B. Wells D. H. McKenzie D. H. More Ohas. O. Ullin J. R. Gilman Robt. A. O'NeiL Jno. H. Braden

T. E. Tuthill Spencer H. Ware Edward Schaaf J. A.Elliott J. Wm. Towson \V. \',1. ~{oo t e W'm. Stimson Thos. M Morsey W. H. Stoutimore W. E. Shook J. G. Ballard, Jr John McClure : F. A. Sampson v E. M. Durham S. B. Wells S. H. Irvin J. M. Grig~by o. P. Reinhart H. R. Gilbert Moses Ely J. P. Barbee A. M. Craig M. N. Mallerson, Jr Chas. E. Prettyman E. A. Kruegler Edw. P. Meehan Emil F. Nebel.

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Sedalia Pettia La Plata l4!acoll 288R ville Rushville ....•.. ~ ;I13;t1ohl.lJ1;a.n USb 239 Hopewell Lastetville ..•...... ~(})111Qld$ 240 Gran.ville Granville ., ~Qnr(i)e 241 Pal~stine 8t~ Ohal'lcs..•. St.;QllaJ11e$ ~•.]?ortland :R>eaClS"\1'iJ.J.e Oa.~WJJ,v 24BK~ysto!le St. Lou1s......•....•.• St~iLomsCity .~. !t'nddl~cJJ'a1Jius DO\'211b),~.~ •.....•.:..• J~Ab;g.yl~l'., . 246.. Knob No$ter ......•.. Knp~ ~(;)ftt()J:.••:~.•• .rolttM~, .. ~ ~ GeorgeJ~Taylor 246 Miontgomery City 1\1on~goll1el'YCity1tf().};J.t~(,)1U,ery .•••.. C. J. Locke 24*,.\ Neosho INeosRo .........••.•.. Nel\'~<:),l).,i •••· Wm. J. Sibley 24.8 Rocheste.r Helena. . AD dre~ •. •'. )V ........•.•.••.••.•..••..••••••••• A. H. Graham 249 Carroll NorboTIle CarroU.~ D. P. Stroup 250 ffigh Hill High mn Montgomeq John A. Evans H

1st Thursday. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d .S.aturdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Sat. before f. m. & 2 weeks after. Saturday before full moou. Thursda)T on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st Saturday and 3d Monday. Friday on or before full moon. 2d.and 4th Saturdays. Friday on or before full mOOll. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d Monday. 2d and 4th lIondays. Saturday on or before full D10011. Sat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. after.

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1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Friday8. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full mOOD. 1st Sat. on or aft. f.ln. &2 wks. aft. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d Saturdar. 1st Friday In each month. Wednesday all 'Or before full mOOll. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wednesdays• Sat. on or bef. f.m. & 2 wks after• Friday on orbeforeftlU moon. Monday on or before fnll moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Sat. on or before f. m. & 3d Mon. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon.

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LoDGE.

251 Hope~ 252 Alanthus 253 Lindley 254 Butler 255 Alton 256 Shekinah 257 Lodge ofLight 258 Ravanna 259 Lodge of Love 260 Mechanicsville 261 Florence 262 Holden 263 Summit 264 Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 266 SOCial.. 267 Aurora 268 Lodge of Truth 269 Rock Prairie 270 New Salem 271 Solomon Z12 Granite 273 St. Clair 274 Cold Spring 275 Tranqui~ty 276 Grand RIver 277 Wm. D. Muir 278 Avilla 279 ~lets Creek 280 ge of Peace 281 Fenton 282 Cosmos 283 Stockton 284 Canopy 285 Earl 286 Urich 287 Craft, 288 Hennitage

P.1>~~~~'1

COUNTY.

Washington Franklin Alanthus Grove .. Gentry Laredo Grundy Butler Bates Alton Oregon Festus Jefferson Eagleville Harrison Ravanna Mercer Lancaster Schuyler Mechanicsville St. Charles New Florence Montgomery Holden Johnson Lee's Summit Jackson Fayetteville Johnson Warrensburg Johnson Martinsburg Audrain St. Louis St. Louis City Atlnuta Macon Lawrenceburg Lawrence Argentville Lincoln Sprin~eld Greene SedalIa Pettis Osceola St. Clair Leeton Johnson Orearville Saline Freeman Cass Pilot Grove Cooper Bo\vers Mills JaF:per Quincy Hickory Chllihowee Johnson Fenton St. Loms St. Louis St. Louis City Stockton Cedar Aurora Lawrence Coffeysburg Daviess Urich Henry Canton Lewis Hermitage Hickory q

MASTER.

John Isbell E. W. Wharten W. A. Pew A. L. Fox John Martin l拢dmulld Kerruish O. C. Miller H. G. Stm路kmun C. C. Fripdrich Isaac P. Roner B. E. \Vilson A. O. Bettes W. H. Noland Geo. W. Martin F. B. Fulkerson G. M. Bumgarner H. Wm. Hulling V. D. Gordon J. N. bfuo.re A. G. Chewning John Schnei,der W. 8. Epperson George H. Daniels A. A. Douglas B. B. Davis John W. Ashenhurst A. P. France J. R. ~路nson H. J. Brown Edward Cusack Hetman Frank Chas. s. Younger M. T. Davis H. R. Hill S. W. \\rolzen E. J. Goodrich Jos. S. Hartman

SECRETARY.

TIME OF ltiEETING.

Edw. G. Bu ch 1st and 3d Saturdays. L. O. Grantham saturday on or before full mOOD. J. T. Bennett Hat. on orbef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. O. D. Austin 1st and 3d Saturdays. Jas. F. Acree Saturday on or before full moon. \Vm. F. Quinlan 1st alld 3d Saturdays. J. L. Downing Friday on or before full moon. Joseph Jenkins Wednesday before full mOOD. E. L. Mit('bell 2d and 4th li'ridays. Henry Johnson Saturday on or before full moon. P. P. Ellis Saturday bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. \V. H. Browll Thursday on or before full moon. Thos. R. Thornton 2d and 4th Saturdays. W. \V. Parker Saturday on or before full moon. ~ John LeMar 1st and :1d .Mondays. H. P. Frellch 8aturday on or after full moon. ~ Cha..~. H. Pellet 1st and 3d Fridays. 路A. M. Atterbnry :Monday on or before full mOOD. H. Vltmeron Baturdfly on or before full moon. M. Argent Saturday on or after full moon. ~I. C. Bmith 2d Monday. J n. Parmer]ee 3d Friday. B. B Bennett... Time not gillen. . O. Hall Thursday on or before fun moon. B. J. Orear Wednesday on or before full moon. S. A. McSpadden Saturday on or before full moon. J. T. Kaley ~d and 4th Saturdays. .. "0 RetU1'11s. Alex. Murphy FridaY on or befOt:e full moon. J. f'. McDou~al. Saturday on or before full moon. James A. Van Dover SaturdaY on or after full moon. Eden Reed, 2d and 4th Mondays. \\lilliam Hulstone Thur. on or bef. f. n1. & 2 wks. aft. W. H. Robertson 1st and 3d Fridays. ,--, Jt'sse \\Y. Rnpe Sat. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. J. D. Hall, Jr : Saturday on or after full mOOll. Q W.B. Page 1st and 3d Mondays. e+ J. W. Armstrong Saturday on or before full moon.

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28.9.. ACaC. la ISmithViIle lc1aY 290 Fairmount W aconda Clark 291 Edina Edina Knox 292 Lamar Lamar Barton 293. Sarcoxie Sarcoxie Jasper 294 Mound City Mound City Holt. 295 Moniteau Jamestown Moniteau 296 Sparta Sparta Christian 297 Ozark Fair Grove Greene 298 Marble Hill Marble Hill Bollinger 299 Temple Kansas City Jackson 800 Doric Elkland Webster 301 White Hall : Barnard , Nodaway 302. Lick Creek Perry Ralls : S03 Osage Nevada Vernon 304: Jraithful on ••• Fair Dealing Ripley 805. Olarence Clarence•............ Shelby '806 Ashlar Commerce Scott S07Nc'W .London New London Ralls SOSfarrott Maysville De Kalb 309.. X-iJ1g Hil"am. I\:noxvllle Ray 810 Sikeston Sikeston 8cott 311 Kearney J{earney Cla.y 812 CUba Cuba Crawford 313 l,{ingsVUle Kingsville Jphnson 314 Pine Pine Ripley.. ~ 315 Jerusalem.•............ Jericho Cedar 816 Rural. Kansas etty Jackson 817 Osborn Osborn DeK;a.lb 31..8 Etd. 0. ra~.do L ur..• a.Y .~ 01•.ark, •• ' 319 PaulVllle Brashear Adair 320 Amazonia Amazonia Andrew 821 Jonathan Denver Worth 322 Hardin Hardin Ray : 323 Corner~Stone St. Louis St.Louis City 324 McDonald Independence...• Jackson 825 Dockery..............•.. Meadville Linn 32,61,11.nll Linn Osllge 82714t. Zion West Plains Rowell 328, Cainearllle.....•....... 08.lno8Ville Harrison 829 Kennedy ' Ellllo ..•.••.•.........• 1'{Qd.fl..wrl,l,l.•.•••••••••• 330 Bertrand Bertrand ...........• MiSS~~PPL 831 Charlt St. Jgaeph Buchanan 332. RYlana ; Be.~uh Gentry,., , 883 Cbil~c()the Chlllic6the Lhringston 3S4 BrecKenridge Breckenridge Caldwell ",H

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G. W'. sexton M. F. Duncan M. L. Kurtz P. F. Hamilton M. G. Biggerstaff' J. E. Long John Thrailkill. Selin G..M.itchell Geo. W. Wood J. \V. DaviR A. Crannell. GE'o.H. Irwin Joe N. Smith G. T. Smith M. C. Barnes lvV. G. Holland M. A. Fawcett.. J. W. Cecil J. C. Hembree B. L. Bowman Wm. C. Renrict John C. yocum F. S. Marlin .................•. c. S. Graves Samuel Hayworth J. E. Stewart W. R. NetheTland M. C. Hoyt W. H. Metcalf Charles H. Browll J. C. Lucy H. B. Powers ' W. L. Jacobs C. M. Shackelford T. F. Frazer Chas. S. Stone S. A. Howard Geo. E. Lear Z. H. Savage Reuben Winter M. C. Hill A. C. Kincaid _ O. E. Kendall A. A. Harrison H. Rowell J. L. Jennett Henry Fort........•............ \Vm. C. Doggett C. J. Reeves W. B. Wallace A •. N. Belcher T. Mann : C. W. Shepperd R. D. Shumate John R. Barr T. J. Thornhill A. L. Bohannon Walden KeUy CharleS.E L.ee J. M. Creasol1 F. A. KIrkpatrIck J. 'V. ~IcDole P. C. Breit.: C. R. Shandy W. O. Humphrey I. S. MurrAy James I. Carter..: VI. J. Roach Joseph H. Schwe1ch M. W. Smith David \V. V"Hl1ace S. 'V. Strode P. M. Thompson J. M. Thompson Joseph Bour~eret G. W. TailltE'f Arch. T. Hallenbeck T. H. Carmichael. C. S. Lewis J. D. McDaniel George Ridgway .......•.... C. D. Kelso

Wm ~. Fowles Bflnj. RO.bertson ....••........ J. R. yarbrough Walter O. Hart

Erlwarrl C. Browne Samuel Levy C. E. Cornue S. J. Dewey

2d and 4th Saturdays.

2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before fun moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or befol'e full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturda~Ts. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday before full mOOll. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1st Saturday on or after full moon. Sat. 011 orbef. f. m.& 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday beJore fllll moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st Saturday in each month. Saturday on or nearest full moon. S~turday on or before full nloon. Saturday before 3d Sunday. Sat. on or bE'f. f. nl. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Mondays. 12d and 4th Saturdays. Satnrday on or before fU.llmoon. Saturda)" on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday Oll or betore full moon. Saturday before full mOOll. 1st and 3d :Mondays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Time not give". Fridav before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. ltlo Ret'llr-ns. 2d and 4th :Mondays. Saturday on qr before full moon. 2d and 4th FrIdays. 2d & 4th Saturdays.

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LODGE.

335!Joplin 3361HallsVille 337 Blue Springs 338 Myrtle 339 Fidelity 340 W'estport 341 Relief 342 Circle 843 Agrieola 344 Moberl~T 345 Fellowship 346 Arlington 347 Sf.ring Creek 34S'''adesburg ~9Pollock

TOWN AND

P. O. ADDRESS.

Joplin HallsvIlle Blue Springs Millville :Farley 'Vestport Republiu Roscoe Petersburg.. ~ Moberly Joplin Dixon Edgar Springs Creighton ,... Pollock

350 TVri~l1 Johnst~wn 351 Mo.salC BelleVIew 352 FrJend Ozark 353 Benton St. Louis 354 Hebron l\lexico 365. Adelphi Edgerton 356 A.neientLandmark Harrisburg 357 Aux Vasse Aux Vasse 358 North 'Vest Tarkio 359 Garrett Arcola 360 Tuscan St. Louis 861 Riddick Buffalo 362 Hiram Cahoka.. ~ 863 Fraternal. RobertsvIlle 364 Higginsville Higginsville 865 Bayou Bakersfield 366 Adair Kirksville 867 Barry \Vashburn 368 Crescent Hill Adrian 369 Composite Doniphan 370. Williamstown \Villiamstown 871 Sheldon Sheldon 872 Nonpareil East Lynne

COUNTY.

Jasper .Boone Jackson Ray Platte Jackson Greene St. Clair HeIU)T Randolph Jasper Pulaski. Phelps Cass SullIvan Bates Iro~ ..: ChrIstlan St. Louis City Audrain Platte Boone Callaway Atehison Dade St. LouisCity Dallas Clark : FranklIn Lafa,yette Ozark Adair Barry Bates Ripley Lewis Vernon Cass

MASTER.

SECRETARY.

TIME OF MEETING.

W. A. Skelton.•.............. W. A. Nickell 1st and 3d Fridays. W. H. Brink W.W. Roberts Saturday on or after full moon. Levi Gore Ii. Pryor 1st and 3d Saturdays. A. F. Milstead C. L. Renfro Saturd~y on or betore full moon. T. M. Dunnegan John R. :Meyer 'Vednesday on or before full mn. H. C. Elberg G. H. Donaldson 2d and 4th Tuesdays. W. B. Searcy H. A. Noe Saturday on or before full moon. \;V. F. Shackelford J. W. Russell ThurHdH,y on or before full moon. F. M. Gray John Rucker Saturday on or bpfore full moon. F. J. Tuttle F. 1\:1:. Clark 2d and 4th :Mondays. M. T. Balsley J. S. Reynolds :ld and 4th F·ri~ays. J. F. Rhea W. \V. Howard Saturda)T on or before fulluloon. R. E. L.Bradford G. 1. Bradford Saturday on or after full moon. Jas. S.. Dunham lV. A. 'Vade Sat. on orbef. f. m. and 4th Sat. J. J. Slmpsoll John C. Schnelle Saturday on or after full moon. Z. M. Colman D. Dra~e Sat. on or bef f. m. & 2 wks. after. E. M. Lo~an R. J. HIll Saturday on or before full moon. C. B. ElklllS Z. Aeuff Saturday on or before full moon. F. D. Gildersleeve Chas. C. "Talton 2d and 4th Mondays. J. E. Jesse John J. Steele 1st 'ruesday. C. L. Hamilton C. T otitf~ Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Jas. N. Farris G. R. Hombs SaturdaY on or before full moon. John B. Harris 1. Tate McCue Monday" on or before full moon. J. F. Schoenecke A. F. Neal. ~ 2d Thursday. O. \V. Cabsell ~"'. J. Underwood Thursday on or before full moon. William Dodd Fred. A. Rmith~ 1st and 3d Tuesdays. J .T. Pel1dll'ton M. L. Rt'ynolds Saturday on or before full moon. P. Ii'. Crawford J. R. MrLarhlan (Acting) 1st and 3d· Ji'rida)'s. S. G. Denny E. A. Je~sup Saturday on or after full moon. H. F. CaI!lpbell.............. A. B. E. Lehluan 1st and 3d Mondays. J. W. SmIth G. \11. Loek Saturday after full moon. Thomas J. Craig A. O. Caylor 1st and 3d Fridays. W. A. Fairchild B. F. McCary Saturday 011 or before full moon. C. L. Mills N. Moudy Saturday on or before.full lUOOD. E. E. Herriff J. W. Presson SHturdHY before 4th Hunday. N. Doran ~ R. C. M:umma Sat. on or after f. m. & 2 wkEl. after. O. B. Flo)'d JG. H. Frv Sat. on or bef. f. m.& 2 wks. after. J. A. Adams 1. E. P •.Williams ISaturday on or before full moon.

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89'S·Amity 374. Wilderness 875 WaynesviUe

326 Kill$ Hill 3/7 AnClentCraft 378 \Varsaw 379 Billings 380 Queen City 381 Ionia 382 NIt. Ararat 883 Pythagoras 384 Harmony 385 Reynolds..: 386 Dayton 887 \'Voodside 388 Farmersville $89 ArGana 890 Mario11ville 391R~yto'vn 3~2Christian 3~SBee lIive $~4:pa8'an

395 Htttfieid 896 Western Light 397 Gower 398 Jasper 399 Pike " 400 Decatur 401 Carterville 402 Gavel 403 IJowry City 404: Rosendale 405 Everton 406 l\falden 407 <:harleston 408 Montrose .c 409 Civil Bend 410 Iberia 411-JoPRa 412 Appleton City 418 Valley 414•.•.•. G.•.reensburg 415 Hunnewell 416 Cache ~ 417 'Vhite Water 418 Clear Creek

Filley \\·i1derness Waynesville A~alHs

KIUgOlty \Yarsa,v Billings gueen City Eldon Topuz Cassville Vibbard Centenl'ille Dayton Thomasville Chula Harris ·Marionville Rajrtown .: 0ak ~rove Lawson Mendon H(ttfield Louisburg Gower Jasper Curryville Peirce City Carterville New Cambria Lowry City Rosendale Everton Malden Charleston Montrose CivllBend Iberia Hartville Appleton City Bolckow G'r.ee.•. .n.Sb.ur.rg HunneweU St. I10uis Lafbn.--: Palo Pinto 1·.

Cedar Oregon Pulaski Buchanan Gentry Benton Christian Schuyler Miller Douglas Barry Ray Reynolds eass Ore¥on LiVIngston Sullivan La\vrence Jackson Ja,ckson Ray

Wm. F; Brown Richard N. Simpson F. J. Christeson J. Y.Foley.: \\T. L. Gurdlke Robert C. Dtllton Alonzo Turner 'V. B. Hight H. H. Brockman George Hafner "'ro. A. Wear O. O. Okell A. L. George C. T. Grosbhart J. A. Parks G. 'V. Alexander O. McCallister

G. M. Liston Robert A. King John :McDonald Alfred ~ooper C. S. !\-lIller H. T. Patten John R. Garbee T. W. Henton N. J. Shepherd J. R. Childreth 3\{' Horine R. T. Craven R. F. J\foffitt J. \V. Stephens J. M. Frallks J. F. Harris J. T. Richardson

Mon. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Sat. before 2d SUllo each munth. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturda! on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon. Sat. on orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Baturda)' before full moon.

St. Clair Andrew Dade : Dunklin

T. \'\T. Greene W. A. \Varren Frank Clark A. J. Dodd G. C. Bowser \V. H. Padget H. T. Bowlin Oscar Lowenstein T. M. King J. F. Stark J. \V. Cannon J. O. Jones W. G. Browning A. A. Hopkins C. W. Vanpelt W J. DaVIS

Mississippi

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S. G. Robinson G. H. Church George young ·E. M. Shupe (] H. Golding J. K. Jones John W. Hall. W. J. Coleman................ J. D. Ga.tes A. T.Bootbe G. W. Jobnson S. J. Goodson J. B. Bell H. B. \Vatson R. Morgan R. H. Beall. J. A. Boone O. C. Arnold........... ClintQl1 Shaw G. A Osborn N. B. Garner E. O. Deirfeld Geo. T. Bennett J. F. childress "T. Janes, Jr A. P. ~atkins L. J. GrImsley E. H. Moxley

Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. 011 or bef. 2d &: 4th Sundays. Saturday before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. ID. & 2 wks. aft. \Vednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. Friday on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Friday on or before fulllnooll. 2d and 4tll Thursdays. Sa~. on or bef. f. m. ~ 2 weeks aft. Ff1da~' on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday 011 or before full moou. Salurda)1 on 01' before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. sa.tufd.ayon or before full moon. Saturday on or before full mOOD. 2d and 4th ~aturdays. Time not gIven. 4th Saturday.

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])a,11as Clinton Jasper Pike Lawrence Jasper Ma~()n

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Sat. on orbef. f. m.·&2 wks. aft. Saturda)T before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moou. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. bef. full moou & 2 weeks aft. Saturday on or after full moon. ))"0 Retllt1'ns.

c. RuJ'tsell

Henry \"1. S. Winkler Daness R. 'V. Newton Miller John Ferguson Wright \V H. Shellhart St. Clair Louis 1'bf'ibnan Andrew Geo. W. Litts Kno.•x wm .. Grai.n. ~er Shelby•................ w. B. Thiehoff St. LOuis CitY A. DickRon Cape Girardeau .. John A. Miller Benton Lewis Walters

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LODGE.

AND P. TOWN O. ADDUESS.

COUNTY.

419IStar Tabervil1e St. Clair 420 Itaska St. Louis St. Louis City 421 Urbana Urh.ana Dallas 422 Gate of the Temple SprIngfield Greene 423 Galt Galt Grundy 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre St. Francois 425 Cedar City Cedar City CallaWay 426 Rnthvi11e Rothville Chariton 427 Glenwood Glenwood Schuyler 428 Pittsville Pittsville Johnson 429 New :Madrid ! New :Madrid New Madrid 430 '~Vinona : ' ''''inona Shannon 431 Cement Halfway Polk 432 Competition Competition Laclede 433 Mack's Creek J\fack's Creek Camden 434 Wheeling Wheeling Livingston 435 Rockbridge Rockbrioge Ozark 436 Gothic Alexandria Clark 437 Lafayette Corder Lafayette 438 Temperance Smithville Clay 439 !tit. Olive Marshfield Webster 440 Trowel: Lutesville Bollinger 441 Excelsior Jackson Cape Girardeau 442 Burlington Burlington June.. Nodaway 443 Anchor St. Loms St. Louis City 444 Ada Orrick Ray 445 West Gate St. Louis St. Louis City 446 Greenfield Greenfield Dade 447 Fairview Browning Sullivan 448 schell City SCl}ell. City Vernon 449 Bois D'Arc BOIS D'Arc Greene 450IBelton Belton Cass ~~ Raymore Raymore Cass Verona Verona La",re1lce 453.路 F.O~Yth Forsyth Taney 454 Cecil Cottonwood. pt Missis81 pi 455jBarnesville Ellington ReYDolds 466 ' Wallace Bunceton Cooper

MASTER.

A. J. Crabb 路 ebas. E. Swingley G. l\L H.oppers Fred W. Ball Ni<,holas Carnes............. Howard \Voodside T.b omas J. \Vhite.head l\{' H. Washburn Gibson R. Hombs J. P. Burks \Ve]ton 0' Bannol/ r:. S, Whitman R. M. Clark E. B. Wright W. L. Moulder E. D. Carpenter B. V: Morris J. A. Jenkins John Price J. L. Mlzener 1. O. Danleron W. E. Dickey John A. Snider O. F. Wilson Frank S. Strite A. L. Kirkpatrick Louis Moller J. B. l\IcLE'IDore J,f. P. Brassfield J.e. Marquis Peter Blackwell. T. R. Hughes W. N. Ev:ans E. D. Gr~gg John H: parrish Q. A. Tipton /G. A. Farris Wm. B. Kerns

SECRETARY.

IJ. F. r:t'ough Adolph Klehltopf 8. Bea.gle J. :M. Bell G. \V. Ett."it\vood F. 1. Tetley R. L. Linville F. C. Pryoe Horace D. B. Cutler J. E. Hutchinson Joel Cook H. C. Stevens E. A. Gordon J. H. Rumfelt N. V. Moulder S. \V. Ha)Tnes J. P. Edwards D. H. Sage J. L. Reddick Edwin Thatcher \'Y. R. Brooks J. \'Y. Revelle Hy. O. Caldwell \V. H. ~fii1er R. H. Caffall N. B. Pigg A. Rawson M. L. young H. C \Varreu, Jr J. Boatright J. O. Redfearn D. C Idol Lee Glandon J. N. Fly lsa,muel "T. Boswen J. Brasher M. Cloonan Edw. Cramer /(路01111

~ TIME OF 11EETING.

Saturday on or before full moon. llst and 3d Mondays. j4th Saturday. 20 and 4th Thurl'days. !2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before fulllll001!. Saturda)~ on or before full nloon. 2a and 4th \Veanesdays. ISaturday on or after full 11loon. Friday on or after full moon. :Mondav on or before full moon. 1st and"gd Thur~days. Saturday on or before full 1110011. Satnrdair on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d SaturdaYs. Friday before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th "\Vednesdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Tuesda)1s. 1st Tues. aft. Frio on or bef. f. m. 3d Saturday. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday before full moon. Satur.dR)T on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. ,Saturday on or after fullmoon. Saturday on or after full moon. ISa~urday on or before full moon. jFrlday on or before full moon.

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457 Jonesburg ou •• Jonesburg Montgomery 4V8... M.elvUle Dadeville Dade 459 Hazelwood Seymour Webster 460 Lambskin St. Louis St. Louis City 461 Caruthersville Caruthersville Pemiscot 462 SantaFe Santa Fe l\lonroe 463 Clifton Thayer Oregon 464 Anllville Anllville Lafayette 465 Gaynor City Parnell. Nodaway 466 Southwest Southwest City McDonald 467 Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope Polk 4~ Red Oak..........•...... Red Dale Lawrence 469 Plato Plato Texas 470 Nodaway .....•........ Maryville Nodaway 471 Mineral Orono~o Jasper 472 Pickering PickerIng Nodaway 473 Nineveh Olney Lincoln 474 Guilford." Guilford Nodaway 475 Golden Golden City Barton 476 Mt•. Hope Odessa..............•.. Lafayette 477 Henderson Henderson Webster 478 Racine Seneca Newton 479 RichRiU Rich Hill Bates 480 Jewel. Pleasant Hill Cass 481 Marceline Marceline Linn 482 Clintonville ElDorado Springs Cedar 483 Fairfax Fairfax Atchison 484 Kirkwood Kirkwood St. Louis 485 Co~d Water Drexel CaBS 486 Cairo Cairo Randolph 4.87 Herndon Herndon Saline 488 Lock Spring.•......... Lock Spring Daviess 489 Lakeville Hell City Stoddard : 490 Montevallo Montevallo Vernon 491 Vandalia Vandalia Audrain 492 Daggett MeKittrick Montgomery 493 Vernon Bronaugh Vernon ; 494 Lewistown Lewh:Jl,own ~ Lewis 495 Unity .......•.......... Riehards Vernoll 496 Robert Bums Gainesville Ozark 497 Strafford Strafford Greene 498 Pee Dee ~Iul--Sel Fnrk Chariton 499 Paynesville :.. Paynesville Pike 500 Jameson .Jameson Daviess 501 Buckner Bu~kner Jackson : 502 Philadelphia Philadelphia. Marion

John T. Wells J. H. Scholle "'14th Saturday of each month. W. H. wa.tson Howard Morris Thnrsday on or before full moon. John Freeman F. A. \¥illiams Thursday on or before full moon. Henry Harrington C. L. Turley 2d and 4th \Vednesda}'s. Charles G. Shepard Hina C. Schult Saturday 011 or before full moon. T. A. Bailey George S. Trimble Saturday on or before fun moon. R. A. Johnson Geo. M. Dur~t Saturday on or before full moon. J. H. Barns B. R. Barnes : Saturday on or before full moon. 'Vm. L. Addy U. S. \Vright 1st and 8d Saturdays. O. Smith B. F. Smith Saturday all or before full moon. \V. B. Patterson R. B. Cochran Thursday on or before fu1l111oon. J. T. Apperson H. W. Curry Saturday 011 or before full moon. R. B. Lynch J. R. \iVomack Saturday before fun moon. Joseph E. Reese \V. H. Hudson 2d and 4th Saturdays. S. A. Minard H. C. Lisch Thursday on or before full moon. W. M. '''allis F. 1tL Wallis Saturday on or before full moon. Thos. M. St. John Theron Ives 1st Saturday. C. D.Hocker .' J. \V. Core ~d and 4th Saturdays. C. C. :Hankins J. W Mardick " 2d and 4th Tuesdays. B. A. Johnson R. Elliott...... Friday on or before full moon. W. D. Delzell \V. H. T. Potter Thursday on or before full moon. J. E. Riley R. H. Fe~permal1 Saturday on or before full nl00n. John H. Miller S. T. Broaddus 2d and 4th Mondays. John Holloway Chas. Rheem 2nd Friday. Geo. T. Lyda L. C. Pendleton lst and 3d Thursdays. S. :M. Snodgrass J. F. Rhodes Sat. on or before f.m. & 2 wks. aft. James A. Huuter Henry MUller Tuc!'day on or before full moon. Chas. A. Dunnavant Hugo S. Jacobi 2d and 4th ~fondays. Henry \\'hite \V. !I. Lyle Saturday on or before full moon. J. ~'. Slegan A. L. Bennett 4th Saturday. E. S.~Herndon W. H. Fenwick......... Tuesday on or before full mOOH. Thoma,q Litton Gporge C. Blaekwell Sat. on or aft. f. nl. & 2 wks.after. James T. Harvey Jesse Jennings Saturday on or nearest full moon. J. W. Sluermer R. D. Kahler Saturday on or before fuIl1110011. J. O. Terrill J. H. Thole Saturday all or before fulllnoon. Ben. Price H. Bezold Saturday on or before full moon. J. P. Dlivis [.I. M. Inglish Sat. on or bef. f. ID. & 2 weeks after. \V. O. Flack 'Ym. T. LaRne Friday on or before full moon. R. M. Clark \\'. P. \Vhitelaw Snt"lwlore f. m. and 2 wks. ufler. J. R. RN:'d __ . Robert 1.'. Gilliland Saturda)r on or beforefu111lloon. Sam Morton Vv. M. Vanhook ~aturdaj' Oll or belore fullllloon. John \V. Wilkerson .......•. R. P. Clu.rk~on SatllrdlIY lIfler full mOOll. H. M. Hopke F. 'V. Patton Sllturd»y on or before full moon. F. A. 1\1cGlary S. ttL Brown 1st and 2d Thur:-.days. S. W. Hilt JohnS. Pryor 1st and 3d Saturdays. B. F. Moreland H. B. Ruth Saturday before full moon.

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LODGE.

503 Prairie Home 504 Platte City 505 Avalon 506 Lathrop 507 Clearmont 508 Saxton 509 Van Buren 510 Biswell 511 Skidmore 512 Webb City 513 Chariton 514 Exeter 515 Galena 516 Milford 517Seligtlla.n 518 Oriental 519 G~ane 520 Clifton Heights 521 Lock wood oZ2 Gate City 523 Kidder .524 Spiekardsville 525 Cunningham 526 \VR~Tne 527 Higbee 528. Conway 529 Niangua 5SO Ritchey 531 Lane's Prairie 532J)exter 633.I .'onlfort 534 Columbia ' 535 Blackwell 536 Ingomar

537 Bethel.

58R Stella 639 Daw,ll 640 \V1nigan

TOWN AND P. O. ADDRESS.

Prairie Home Platte City ; Avalon Lathrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren Browning Skidlnore 'Vebb City Guthridge Mills.. Exeter Galena :Milford Seligman Blackburn 'Crane ~ St. Louis Lockwood Kansas City Kidder Spiekardsville S•.l muer PIedmont Higbee Conway Niangua Ritchey Vichy Dexter Roekv Comfort Paciti·c Blackwell ""illow Springs Bethel Stella Dawn Winigan

COUNTY.

Cooper Platte Livingston Clinton Nodawa~r

Buchanan Carter Linn Nodaway Jasper Chariton Barry Stone Barton Barry... Saline Stone : St. Louis City Dade Jackson Caldwell Grundy Chariton 'Vayne Randolph Laclede \Vebster Newton ].{aries ~ Stoddard Mel>ollald Franklin St. Francois Howell Shelby !1cDol1ald Liyingston Sullivan

MASTER.

J. B. Brosius G. K. \Vhite 1vfcGee B. P. Gn..en.......... J. O. Dougherty John P. Price \\7. D.Pyne T. W. Cotton John Carter E. T. Duval F. J. Ball S. F. Fry , ~:L C. Luckey c. O. Craig 'l' T. H. Duckett G. A. Richart

J. J. 'Villiams Frank H. Shield.. ~: D. W. Bird F. E. Bower P. A. Ja~k~on · J. B. '~·right John O. Hardy J. R. nO)1le C. E. Cornett M. G. Robprts JHS. M. Robertson H. :ttl. Ritchey M C. Harrison \V. J. Hux Isaac R. Shelley ,V. B. Hmith 'Vm. T. BlackwelL J. T.J. Abprnnthy John Brown C. W.McKinley H. DamC'reJ1 Frank \Vood

SECRETARY•

B. F. D. Carlos J. L. Carmack A. T. Peters Z. T. Martin Calvin J. Bunch U. C. Ewillg R. L. Goleman J. H. Biswell H. A. C. Hasty L. O. 'Valker B. J. Edemann C. F. Green Rufe Scott W. Straton . 0 :M. Pinkerton \V. H. Langston T. J. Burridge S. W. Cossius Wm. Stark Frank Shaw P. G. \Vild George 'V. Thompson C. H. Lucy J. C. Herron R. O. Hardy J J. Redmond N. P. Stipp : R. A. King B F. Metz R. H. Hellderson G. H. Grm~s Thomas '''elch A. G. Hollellbeck Henry H. BOllnel........ Jame~ Ctlrter Scott Miller R. C. Baker

TI1tlE OF lfEETING.

Saturday before full moon. :ld and 4th Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d SaturdHys. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st ~aturday. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturda~r before full moon. Sat. aft. f. m. & 2 \vk8. aft. Saturday 011 or nearest full moon. 1st Saturday. J!.ro ReluJ"'ns. Tuesday on or before full moon. Rat. on or bef. f. m. &; 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Thursdav on or before full moon. 1st and 3'd Saturdays. Tnesdayon or before full moon. 1st and. 3d Wednesdays. 2d anrl41h \Vecine~days. l~t Saturday aner full moon. 'Vednesdayon or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full llloon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Tuesdav b.f. m. and 2 wks. after. ~aturday on or after full moon. 2d ann 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Hd Friday. Fri. on or b. f. m. & ~at. 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or'before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Sat. on or aft. t. m. & 2 wks. aft.

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551. ~"oster

55t> Summerville 656Prp..irie 567 Blairstown f>58Moscow' J>59Clarksdale 560 ~~lsol)< 561 Oo,,'gill.. 562.I).eepwa.ter 5~ York 004. Jamesport ., i

Franklin Ferguson ..•..•...... St. Louis Mansfield Wright ~iexico Audrain Zalma Bollinger Prairie Hill ('}lariton. Kansas L'ity Jauksoll Clinton Henry (~arl Junctipn Jaspe'r St. Louis ~ St. Louis City Do~ Run 8t. Francois Calhoun Renr~r Clarksburg Moniteau t<"'oster Bates Summerville Texas Gilluan City Harrison Blairstown Henry Moscow MIllR Liucoln Clarksdale DeKalb '" Nelson Saline Cowgi,ll [taldwell 'Oeepwat~r llenry Kans3s City Ja.ckson Jamesport ".. Davless

H.C. Hamilton

W. H. Tiffin D. McKee J. C. \Vilkins J. D. Ula~iller J110.

C. Trumbo Chas. H. \Villiams

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H. Z. Fowler

C. G. Davis \Vm. C. Jones G. Blum J. Vv.1Jixon . E. S. Lud~' Alvin Haynie

Loui~ N. Burns.............. Howard \Vatson Ed. Zimmprman Isaac ('ross

2d Saturday. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Wednesda.y on or before full moon. 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturdays. No Heluf118• 1st and 3d Thursda~rs. 2d and 4th Frida~·s.

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A. A. Gray G. L. Fowler D. A \Vitherup J Logan Clark

2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. l~t and 3d 'l·hur~days. 1st and 3d Saturdays Saturday on or before fun moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

L. B. McKeao \Vro. Cottle J. H. Mann L. M. Nel~on J. T. McNew Samuel Smith D. C. Hackley John Brookshire

.T. V. King \V. J. Rvan C. C. Moore J.l\L Mc(a~lland C. P. Dalr)~mlJle J. C. Smith W.A. Rawlings R. L. Isherwood

Sat. 011 or bef. f. rn. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturday·s. 20. and 4th ~..rldays. Saturo.a)' on Ot' before full moon. tc.. 1st ana 3d Fridays. ~ 2d and 4th Saturdays. . "B Saturday on or before full moon. ~

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6 8 7 O'Sullivan... 1 8 Williamsburg..... 2 9 Geo. Washington................. 19 10 Agency ';' 4 I1Pauldillgville 12 Tyro 13 Rising Sun :.. 3 14 Cyrene 6 15 Western Star....................... 4 16 Memphis................ 6 1.7. Clarksville 18 Palmyra............. 1 19 Paris Union. 1 20 St. Louis............................. 10 21 Havana 2 22 Wellington.......................... 1 23 Florida... 2 24 Wyaconda 3 26 Naphtali 3 26 Ava .• 7

8 1 2 14 4

M:issouri............................. 34 2 ~{eridian ".... 12 3 Beacon 12 4 Howard 5

United.. Ark.....

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57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

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86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

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GRAND MABTER.

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Tnos. F. RiddiCk.....• Oct., 1821..•. Nath'} B. Tucker *IIThOIDPSOl1 Douglass Oct., 1822 Nath'} B. Tllcker * Thompson Douglass Oct., 1823 Nath'l B. Tucker * Geo. H. C. 1\felody Oct., 1824 Nath'lB. Tucker */Geo. H. C. :Melody * Geo. H. C. :Melody Oct., 1825 Edward Bates Oct., 1826...• Edward Bates *IHardag-e Lane * Hardage Lane Oct., 1827 Edward Bates Oct., 1828 Hardage Lane * Geo. H. C. Melody ct., 1829 H.ardage Lane *IFred L. Billon *jGeo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1830 Hardage Lalle * Geo. H. C. :Melody Dec., 1831 Edward Bates 0 ct., 183.2 H. R . . Gamble * Geo_. H.. C.' :Melody Dec., 1883 Sinc]~ir Kirtley * A. B. Chalnbers Nov., 1834 A. B. Chambers * Sinclair Kirtley Oct., 1835 tt A. B. Chambers *ISil1clair Kirtley • 0. ct., 1836 S. W. B. carnegy *IJOhR D. Daggett Oct., 1837 S. W. B. Carnegy *,John D. Daggett IJohn D. Daggett Oct., 1838•.•. S. W. B.Carnegy Oct., 1839 P. H. McBride..•......* A. B. Chambers Oct., 1840 P. H. McBride *Joseph Foster Oct., 1841•... P .. H •. McBride * Joab Bernard Oct., 1842 P. H.. :McBride * Joab Bernard Oct., 1848 P. H. l;fcBride * Joseph Foster Oct.., 1844 J. W. 8. Mitchell * Fred. L. Billon Oct., 1845 J. W. 8. Mitchell. *IJOhll D. Ta)Tlor Oct., 1846 John Ralls * John D. Taylor Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles M .., a.Y., 1848••• Josep..h Fosteru * E. S. RUg-gl.es May, 1849 John F. RYland *IE. 8. Ruggles May, 1850 John F. Ryland * B. 'V. Grover M •. • ... R.. 1.,85, ,1_.., B G.rov.er, *_E. S..,.' Curne RugJ>les 1852.•• B. W. 'V. Grover *I's. F. May, June, 1858 Wilson Brown * L. S. Cornwell •May, 18M L. S. Corn'vell..••••••.* D. P. Wallingford May, 1865 L. S. Cornwell * 0.

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! GRAND S. WARDEN. i GRAND J. ·WARDEN.

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.IJameS KennerlY.•.....J/'VilJiam Bates * Archibald Gamble *1 *IEdward Bates * \Villiam Bates * Archibald Gamble * 1Villianl Renshaw.* * Edward Bates *11Vil1imn G. Pettus * Archibald Gamble *I\Villianl Rel1shaw.* * Edward Bates *I\Villiam G. Pettus * Archibald Gamble *!T. Dougla~s.* * \Villiam G. pettus *,'Thornton Grimsley..* Archibald Ga1llble *,T. Douglass.* * G. Pettus * Thornton Grhnsley..* Archibald Gamble *IJohn D. Daggett.* * 1\Iartin RUggles *IJOhn F. Rylalld *iRich. T. blcKinney *IJOhn D. Daggett.* * 1\lartin Ruggles * H. R. Gamble *IThornton Grimsley * John D. Daggett.* * H. R. Gamble * Adam L. ~IillS · *IThornton Griulsley * Jl)hn D. Daggett.* *jH. R. Gam.ble * Adanl L. Mills * Berna.rd ~ratte *j'JOhn D. Dnggett.* ~ * Sinclair Kirtley * Adam L. :Mills * Thomas Alldrews * Fred. L. Billon.* t't3 * Oliver Parker * Augustus Jones *IThomas Andrews *IFred. L. BHlon.* t't3 *.1\1. J .. NO.yes * Augustus Jones *IThomas All~rews *jFred. L. B .. illon.* * John WiIson * G. A. Tuttle * Geo. H. C..Melody *,John Garllett.* * Oliver Parker * S. ,V. B. Canlegy *,Geo. II. C. :Melody *lThOlllaS \V. Conyers.* * Oliver Parker *IS. W. B. Carllegy *,Geo. H. C. ~felody * Thomas \V. Conyers.* ~. * EdW.ard Searcey *IGranville Snell u*·Geo. H. C. :Melody * Richard B. Dallaul.* * A. B. Chambers *j'Thomas Andrews * Geo. H. C. :Melody * Richard B. Dallalll.* * A. B. Chambers * Alex. T. Douglass * Geo. H. C. ~lelody * Richard B. Dallam.* * Alex. T. DouglasS */'Villiam C. Vance * Geo. H. C. 1\Ielody * Richard B. Dallam.* * Alex. T. Douglass * John Orrick * Geo. H. C. 1\felody * Richard B. Dallam.* * Joseph Foster *I!C. H. Bowers Geo. H. C. :Melody * Richard B. Dallam.* * Jos~ph Foster * C. H. BOW.ers John Simonds * Richard B. Dallam.* * J. \V. S. M:itchell * E. S. Ruggles * Fred. L.Billon * Richard B. Dallam.* * E. S. Ruggles *iJ. L. F. Jacoby *IJOhn S. \vatson *I'Richard B. Dallam.* * E. S. Ruggles *IJ. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson * Fred. L. Billon.* * E. S. Ruggles L. F. Jacoby *,Johl1 8. 'Vatson T * Fred. L. Dillon * * J. L. F. Jacoby *:Cyrus Osborn John S. \Vatson * J. 'V. S. Mitchell.* *. CYfUS osborn J OSePh IvI..egguire *IJOhn S. lVatson * J. 'V. S.". 1\1itche11.* * Joseph Megguire *IP. Draper * John 11. Reed * C. D. \V. Johnson.* * P. Draper *is. F. Currie * J. T. Joh1180n * C. D. Johnson.* * S. *!J. *IJ. J0I111S011 C. D. \V. Johnson.* J. F. H. currie Turner *:S. H. H. Turlle.r Saunders * J. T. T. Johnson ** A. O'SnlliYan.* * J. W. Chenoweth *11R. C. Hill * Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan.* . * James H. Britton ** Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan.* CJ· ** J. W. Chenoweth * H. E. Van Orsdell * John D. Daggett * A. O'Sullivan.* .c:-t'-

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OFFIOERa FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 22n. 182L .... JAMES KENNERLY, Senior lJl'arden. WILLIAM BATES. Junior Warden. EDW ARD BATES, Worshipful Ma8te'r.. JOSEPH V. GARNIER. Preasurer. ABRAM BECK. secretary.

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:bfe.llvllle Galena 'Little Osage Lextngtoll LexIngton Perryville

sa IIillsboro alt:as 1\1:t. Moriah.. Hillsboro

35 Independence 37 Dawson 38 Graham 39 Tully 3U Clinton

: 39ltiodena 40 Coleman 41 Des !t'Ioines 41 Bolivar

llldepelldence 'Vellingtoll Pleasant Hill Tully Carlyle

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St. Louis

Audrain Platte

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Platte

Dade ..: Jo DaVI8ss

Venlou Lafayette Lafayette Perry Montgomery Jack:-.on I.lafayette Cass LeWis Clinton

Mercer

Burlington

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5.91b'Ian·on

60 St. Clair

61 Osceola 621MaYSViue 6.2 .• ubu' q.ue 68. .• • D St. Marys 63 Iowa mty 64. Landmark 65 Melo.dy 66 Marshall 66 Linn

·ILancaster salem

!Belle,vUle jOsceol!1

B ..• ucha~an FranklIn

IMaysville D .•...•U bU.• qu•.e Perryville

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Greene Lafayette H. ow.ard .. ·

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vVarren

Platte Lewis

~Gbu-~rler

l\'l.ar.ion St. Clair DeKalb

Perry

Benton , Saline Osage

June 2, 1866

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:Montgomery

8t. G'air

~1ay, 1858

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L.-J

jConsol. 1887 with TrIple TIe, No. 453. IArrested October Hi, 1846. Surrendered October, 1846. Surrendered 1864. Destroyed 1B62, by war. Surrendered May, 1863. Arre~ted October 19, 1846. Arrested October, lR76. Changed to "lit. :Moriah, No. 40," 1844. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Surrendered 1863. ,Consol. with :Memphis. No. 16, 1890. '·Arrested Apri122, 1869. V.lilted with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. 1Arrested Febnlary 29,1.864. jSUrrendered lR65. . ~rres.ted ~ct~be~~9, 1846. Arrested Ma), 1863. United '.Vith G. L..' o. f 'Viseonsiu, 1844. Arrested May 18, 1858..' IArrested o.ctC!ber 18, 1847. /DestrO Yed 1861, by war. Surrendered Hel.,tember, 1876. Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883. Surrendered 1864. IArrested by lIas. 'V. Boyd, G. :M., Oct., 1886. IArrestedlR66.

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I.IowaTy'o. Ctob.er20.1841. ltfo IJtUle 9, 1&>.·~3 ,1\10 June 10, 1&1J3 /'1\1:.0 ,0.etc. bel' 8, 1~1 1\:10 June 10, 185u

59. Lancaster

\Consolida~ed 1887, with Hebron, No. 354. IAr~ested ~Iay, 1855. .. IUlllted WIth G. L. of IlllllOlS. 1842,

j'MO 110

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IUnited.,w.it.h G L. Of. Illinois, l&l".t jUnited with G. L. of Illinois, 1843.

IDestroyeg 1RB1, by war.

!Destroyea 1862, by war.

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jUnited 'with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. LDestro ed 1861, b)Y war. IUnitJlwith G,. L.'. of vVisconsiu, 1&14. 'Arrested 1851. I,Arrested 1894, by Harry I{eene, G. M.

ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES," ETc.-Conti'i1'11ed. ~-;:~--.--T~~~.--I-~~~~:;;.--l~TA~~r---~~T~;~-~~,m;E~.--

u.sllebo

c.lintt n : _lB. enry Alexandna Clark ]'<lariol1 col1ege Il\~arion :Monrfle ····.. ·..·.. llvlarion J

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DallYllle .•... ~ A,Shl~Y

!~~ontgomery

1,.p.!ke BowlIng Green PIke

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I '1.

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I~.10he.

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Pettis Johnson Johnsoll

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I1\la~oll

lsahne

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·····..·····

jIMO •..•..•• \october 16.1844 ~:Jo IOclober 19, lR46 IMo /October 14,1846

Bates }l'I'unklin Pettis Cass Linn Boone Crawford Cape Gi.rardeau

·IOctober~, 1R44 jOctober lU. 1844 qOctober 16, 1844

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18661.846 October 17, 1846 October 19, 1846 May ~5. l,H54 1 Il\~arCh 1~,' 1847 l\iay 9, IMO October 14,1847 May 28, 1858 October 14,1847 o.ctober 19, 1867 October 12, 1847 June 2, 1866 '.faY. 8, 1848 ' l\fay 29, 1855 l\{ay 5,184.8 :May 8, 1848 IJ.une2, 1866 May 11, 1848 May 12, 1848 },','.IR)' 28, 185.,s

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I:MRY 12, 1849 :l\fay 10, 1849 Jvlay 28, 1858 }fay 28,1858

Jl;fay 10, 1849 13,fR.Y 10, 1~49 H.IJ.fay 10,1849 October 19, 1867 O.,ctober.• 17, 1878 jl\fay 8, 1851 j1807, by G. 1.1. of Pa 1l809, by G. L. of Pa

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jsurreudered February 10,1857.

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16'1IEl~. orad.o : 167 Onent Franca1S :

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167 PU~ico

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ISurrendered 1860. IS,urrendere.d. 28,1860. ISuITendered J~nuary U\63. \Snrrelloered October, 1882. /ArrestPti 1~7ft Isurrenoered bfay, 1862.

1 1May 8. 1851 ,c,t.ober 19. 1867 ,I October 12, 1876 ,May, 1&12

!Surrenflered 28,1874. . . ', ]'d77.. IA,rrested. by GJuly .. L. of MiSSOUri

Surrendered

IArrested lS63.

°.

All~. 2:~

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1Destroyed 1861.

lsurrenc1ered lX56. . 265, . '89. 1CC.Jll.SOl ..• '.Vitil. coril.lt11ia. .n Lodge, No. Arre.s.l1Cd. 1865. 189·5, by J. B. Thomas, G. l\:L JArrested !un.ited to for.m G. L. of Kansas. IArrested 1872.

IO•••.•..• ;l~fay ,'. October 17,. 1873 ::ftlo 31, 1R55

ij\fo 1}rfo

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New Charter1SH4 toNo.105.

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IMay 28,1858

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,IBSurrendered urrende..·red1861. January. 1888. ISUrrendered ,June, 1892. ;8urrendered June 12,1863.

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES," ETc.-Cont'inued. =::=:::::::::========== "-"---'-I ! I !

. I

NAME OF, LODGE.

T01VN.

ln9 /Tuscumbia I!Tu~cumbia 172 '.~\'Olf lsl~lnd : ',.'.'.'Olf. I.sland 173 Union, forln'ly HBollinger" 'Volford's store 173 l'nion Ul!ion 177 \\'inchester I'Vlllchester 177 Texas HOllst..on 180 Kenner Athens 182 Stewart~ville /Stewartsville 1X~ Cliliforuia ICtlliforUia 184 .Modern ~ Hlunansville 184 Calhoun Call10u~1 1R4 IHale Hule CIty 186 Dayton ~~ston 187 U Henry Clay" I1t'I111ersburg187 c~ar.te.r e. tl'ersOl: Cl.·ty

,'Platte J Clty

191Zerubbabel

195 "Vet Au Glaize 197 Camdel1 200 \Vashburn 201.Tall1esport 203 Pleasant Ridge 203 Green Ridge 204 Bel1t 205 Rocky ]\{OUl1t 208 Alto Vista 211 Orion 212 Austin 216 \Vest Plains 216 Gr~nby 217 <-~Ull1CY 219 Emerson 219 ~verett 219 New BostOl1

222 Farmers

223 ~asper 22H \VoodlawIl 2'24 Lmnar 229 Nevada 229 :Mitchell

232 De'Vitt

'Vet Au Glllize

1Camden ·

\VestPlains Gr~uby

QlUllCY .~·

Elnerson Everett ,New Bostoll Labelle sarcOxie \Voodlawn

ILalnar

Ne\ ada

!'Vashburl1 !Jamesport llPl~aSa]]t Rid g e 'Vlndsor ITaoS Camp I;lOyd Alto Vista St. Joseph Austin

Columbus IDe\\Titt

COUNT¥·f_S_T_A_T_E_.

:Miller ;.: ~lisSiSS.ippi ,!BOllil1 g er Franklin ·

;Clark

I>eKalb IMonitCau

lPolk I.HellrY Carroll icass lcanawaY !:COle

!Platte

icanlden

·IRay /Bar:t:y

,.,Davless !Harris.Ol1 IHenry

!Buchallan !Cass IHowell rN~wton

IIl1c~ory

I:Manon ,lcass l\facon

Jas p er

IjMonroe iBarton

l-irundy IJo11ns011

JCarroll

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Rl~J\JAln\.S.

!l\fay lR, 1857 ~jl\1. a)', 30,1857 !:May, 1;-;.57 j(}ctober ]9. 1867 iMay , 1857 1°.,e . tob.e.r}9, 1867 1May , lR58 ~~ay 19, 1859 May 28. 185\l (MaV, 1R5U

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DATE OF CHARTER.

(\S

Surrendered 1,s63. surrm.Hler.Cd.. Al.lg7USt 22 1874. No records. ~ , I~Io Surrendered May. lR92. jMO Destroyed IH61. by war. 1\.10 ArreS,'led APr.il, IHH2, by B. H. In g rall1.. ,G.l\I. MO Destroyed lS62. hv war. ~ IMo Arrested .1894. by'Harry Keene, G. 1.f. l~lo SurrPlldered June, ]898. /1.IO Destroyed Him, bv war. ,1\.'1,' o 19.,ctl'ber l~, lR67.•....•.............. A. rreste,d by J .. ,v. Boyd, Grand :Master, iS86. Mo !UetolJcr liJ. 18H6 Arrel'ted Sl'lltpmbel', 1892. ,l\Io !1t;fay, 1R~9 Destroyed 1861,.by war. Il\IO Il\ia y , 18b9 AI'. June, 1&'31, by \V. R. Stubblefield, G. M:. l\I.'o !{,) eto.. be.r, 13, 1881. Con SOl •. with J.e11(>1'80n IJodg-e, No. 43, 18R9. :M:o 1May 2S,l859 Arrested June. lR79, by N. l\L Givan, G.1\I. ,:MO · I1\fay , 1R60 Surrendered lRG2. MO l\!Iay, 1859 'Vent down 1861, by war. :Mo ;.. 11l\Ias • 1860 Destroyed ISHl, by war. :1\.1. 0 l\,.ray b.'lO. 1860 Arrested Janna.TYt 1892, b~r B. H. Ingrmn. 11\10 llay. 1860 Arrested 186H. ~ [G·.Ivf. 1tIo.. · loctober 19, 1867 Surrendered 1873. ,N.l\:fex.IJune 1, 1S60 ISnrrendered 1865. Il.!tah !June I, 1860 !SUrreildered 1862. JMo !~IaJr, 1861.... .. ,Arrested 1865. ll\fo jl\~ay, 1861. ISurrendered 1863. i:l\Io ll\lay, 1861. , ,Destroyed IR61, by war. ' 11Io !l\Iav. 1861. lsurrmidered 1861. /Mo IC>,ctober17.1867 Surrellden'd Decelllber, 1892. I1tlo.. · · 1May, lR~1. !De~troyed by, war. . jl\!0 ·Il\Iay,18b1. ,Destroyed ISbI, by war. IJ\fO ·.. ·IOetober 15, 186R. !C0l1. with Coldwater Lodge, No. 485,1894. I1\fo !October 12. 1S69 ' surrel1dered 1871. /<M:o Il\fay 30,1861 Surrendered1887. j ,:MO I1\fay ,18tH Destroyed 18H3, by war. Jl\fo iOctober 19, 1867 IArrested 18fl4, by Harry Keene, G. 11. !1.1.O l,.r1\~ay, 1861. ,'DestrOyed 1861, by.·war. !l\Io Il\fay 29, 18tH No returns. Il\Io.. ·.·.·~iOctober 13, 1871 ,Surrendered October, 1888. I l\lo 1May 27, 1863 ISunendered 1865. No returns. . /MO .l.'~. u !~Io

ITexas fclark

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

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

......,.,

232 Lone Jack 235,,lO,niC •••••, ,., •..•. 239 Spencersburg 274 New Market ·277 Index 2S4 Lilly ..................•........' 284 New Boston ~6 Hesperian 296 Grove 296 Cameron 312 :&1ti~ Pleasant 314 St. Aubert 314 Rome 315 A1tona.. ~ 320 Chapel Hill 326 New Home 826 Kit Carson BOO LathropH 882 Cla;rk City as~. Oak Grove ~ 83i. Malta A

840. A1nit

340 Jeridho 347 Landmark. 348 Ash Grove 348 Cimarron 849 Lone Star 353 Ben Frallklin 357 Phelps · S5, Young's Creek 35l:1> Comfort. 864 King David 365 Warsa,v S66 Unanimity 371 Craig 37 ~1andevil]e 374 Golden Rule R70 Plumb 878 Kilwinning 879 Coatesville 382 Ri(thlaud 885 Alexander S9fl Latimer 401 Centre ~ 404 Alexandria.................. 405 Meridian Sun.•_

Lone Jack Renssela,er.......•.,., Spencersburg New M:arket. Index Grant City New Boston Virgil Cit)' 'Vebster Groves Cameron Ellington St. Aubert Rome Altona Chapel Hill Sprague Elizabethto·wn Lathrop G"lark City Pink Hill Malta Bend Smithton Jericho

Jackson .............•. l\fo lOctober 19 t 1867 Ralls .!!v,I.,O !IM,aY 26, 1864 Pike :M:o :M:ay, 1865 Platte Mo October 15, 1868 Cass Mo October 15,1868 'Vorth Mo I October. 1868. Linn Mo IOctober 13, 1881. Cedar :Mo lOctober 15,1868 St. Louis 1\1:o j October 15, 1868 Clinton !10 jOctober 10,1875 Gentry ~Io .,October 12 t 1869 Callaway 1tfo !October 12, 1869 Douglas.; Mo October 11,1883 Bates., l\Io October 12. 1869 Lafayette Mo October 12, 1869 Bates IMO October 16,1879 N. Mex. October 12,1869 Clinton 1\~o October 13, 1870 Clark Mo October 12, 1870 Jackson IMo October 12, 1870 Sa,line }tl0 jOctober 12 t 1871. Pettis 1t10 October 13, 1870 Cedar-:Mo October 16, 18H4 Kenn~tt Dunklin Mo October 13, 1870 Ash Grove Greene ,. Mo October 13,1870 Cimarron N. Mex. October 14, 1875 ILone Star Gentry ltfo October 13, 1870 saVallnah Andrew ~ro October 13, 1870 Phelps City Atchison Mo October, 1870 R~wena Audrain Mo October 13, 1881. Rocky Comfort McDonald bfo October 13, 1870 ·IKansas City Jackson :Mo October 13, 1870 Benton 1\:10 October 13,1870 "'eston Platte Mo October 13,1870 ,Craig Holt ~o October 13,1870 ·IMandeville Carroll ].{o October 13, 1871 JJonesburg MOlltgOl{lery Mo October 16. lR72 Middletown Montgomery Mo OctolJer 13. 1871 DownirlH Schuyler Mo October 13. 1871. CoateSVIlle 8Qburler ~Io October, 1871, RichlalJd .........•.. Pula8ki. 1\10 Oetober lR. 1871. Bedford Livingston 1\io October 13, 1870 Licking Tex.a..~ Mo October 13.1871. Lebanon Laelede Mo October 12. 1871. Alexandria Clark Mo October 13. 1~71 Austin Cass Mo October lS, 1871

I'varsaw

ISurrendered 1877. , ~ Arreste, d in 1,889 by J. P. 'Vood, G. ~L . 00 Surrendered September, 1881. ~ Surrendered October, 1878. ~ Arrested lS77. L.-J AI'. Dec., 1880, by Vi. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. 'Vood. G. 1\:1. . Surrendered Septeulber, 1888. ISUITendered 1874., . Consol. with Vinci! Lodge No. 62.1MB. Consolidated with Stanbery, No. 109. Surrendered Decenlber 14, 1882. Consolo with Avu, No. 26, :March, 1888. Arr.March.1896, by A. ~I. Hough, G.l\L Burrendered Septenlber 14, 1889. COllf-olidated ,vith Foster Lodge. No. 554. Arrested 1878, by T. C. Read)", g. ~1. Arrested l\fay, 1879, by N. 1\1:. GIvan, G. 1\1. Surrendered 1875. Surrendered October 3, 1873. ~ Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G. 1\1. ~ Surrendered January, 1&'34. . ~ Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, CL 1\1. ~ Arrested Afar., 1879, by N. 1\1. Givan. G. ~1. ~ Arrested 1872. . ~. Surrendered 1879. . ~. Arrested Jal1.. 25, 1&%, by I.J. A. Rall t G. 1\1. ." Consolo with Savannah Lodge, No. 71. Surrendered 1881, Consolo with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891. Arrested Jan. lH, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. 1\1. Surrel1dered 1879. Ar. Sept.. 18&~, by 'V.l\1. 'Villimns, G. 1\1. Surrendered 1879.. . Arrested .Tan. 10. '83, b)~ C.C. \Voods. G. ~r. Arr Jan. 14. lSg(i, by A. M. Hough, G. ~r. Surrendered .Tune, 1892. AI'. Sept., 1888, b~r 'V. 1\1. 'Villiams, G~. :M. Con. with MjddleFabius, No. ~44. Oct. '94. Consolo 1881 with Glenwood, No. 427. Arrested by (';r. MH~ter Tnmrd. Feb., 1898. ConSol. wit11 Hale I.odge, 1&1, Oct.. 1887. Arrp~1pd by Grand Lo(~ge, Oft. 21. 1897. lcongolidated with Laclede. No. 83, 1X93. ~ Arrel:·lpd O<·t. 22. lX~}6, by Grand Lodge. 'C Arr. Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. :M. '<

ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES," ETc.-ContintLed.

'.:t

NAME

O~ LoDGE.

406lturrea 407 Houston 407 Ro~'al 409 gIlity 41.7. (~o,. renal1t 421 EuelId 423 Newburg 426 Leesville 4'l6 Sec1gwickvilLe 428 Louisville 432 Dauphine 432 BIa.c.k. 0.a.k 433 Sileut 'I'empIe 435 St. Nicholas 4~6 Lam· 0 ute 436 Ash lirove 437 Tuscumbia 442Mt. Lebanon 445 '\-Vest Gate 449 Piedmont 451 ArIDrlf' 4M. '.• •. . BeU.ton 45'i'£riple Tie 463 Lake 465 Silver City 466 .ce.lltre View 4.79 Triangle 480 enion 481 Clinton 485 Paragon 491 Pittsville ~ 495 Globe 495 West, Prairie 49RIKRSeYViUe 519 Turney 520 Toltee 5Ba Walker 54.'3

Fide~

TOWN.

STUE.I

DATE OF

OR ARTER.

COUNTY.

Hannibal. Marion 1"fo I October 13,1871. Wellington Lafayette yo October 13,1871. IIOctober17, Mooresyille Livingston ~0 1878 Richnlond Ray .1\£0 IOctober 13, 1871. Carrollton car.roll .1\~o October 12,1872 Vemuilles :Morgan 110 October 12, 1872 Competition Laclede .1\10 October 16, 1872 Leesville IHellry 1.,1,0 October 16. 1872 3edgwickville Bollinger ~10 October 14, ]886 L0I11.·sville ,.Lil1COln .1\'Io ,Oetober16.1872 Dauphine :Osage yo October 17, 1873, prest.on iI-liCkOry ~.fo li.October 13, 18.81. Macon 1:r.1aColl Mo October 16, 1872 I ~ave SpriIlg lGreelle 11\:10 Oetober 16, 1872 L,~mo. , nte IP.ettis ~t 11fO ·I.october I? 1872 Ash Grove Gn"ene 110 October 13,1881. Tuscumbia I:Miller :r.fo October 16, 18 2 nit. :Moriah !Harrison .1\10 ,October 16, 1872 St. Louis.•..!' 'St. Louis City IMO ,October 16, 1872 Piedmont I1'Vayne Mo ~ October 16, 1872 Nevada lverIIOll I:MO October 16, 1872 Lincoln B.enton ~f.O O.etober 16, 1872 Brazeau Perry Mo October 17, 1873 Cunningham Chariton Mo October 17, IS73 Silver City Grant IN.l\Iex./October 17,1873 C.entre Vie'v IIJO.hnson I~fo , 10. ctober 17, 187.iS Entler Bates l\c1o IOctober 15, 1874 La Junta............. . , N. l\Iex. 10ctober 15. 1874 Clinton Henry ~Io Oetobm' 15, 1874 Green Ridge Pettis :r.fo October 15, 1874 Pittsville Johnson ~Io October 15, 1~74 Louisiana Pike : Mo October 12, 1876 Clarkton [)ullklin Mo October 15,1890 KtlSeYVille I1r1jfPon, Mo October 11, 1877 TUrJle)! Clinton Mo October 11. 18R3 Mexico Republic of ~Iex:ico October 11, 1883 \\Talker Vernon Mo October 12.1887 Kansas City :,.. JackS0l1 1Mo loctober 15 1890 1

REMARKS.

Conso]. with Hannibal Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873. Arr. Aug., 1893. by John R. Parson, G.:I\1. !lsurrendered 1876. Consol. with ",vakanda. IJodge, No. 52, '80. Consol. with Versailles Lodge, No. 117. IArrested 1Iarch 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G. M. Arrested Oct., 1886, b~r, the Grand Ijodg~. 1 Arr. 1\-farch, 1897, by D. A.Jalnisoll,G..M. Arr. Dec.. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G. ~f. Surrendered 1879. Consol. with urb.ana,. No. 421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October,1877. . A rreHed 1897, by D A. Jamison. G. l\cf. ~ Arre~ted Oc~. 1.878. by T. C:"Read,.y, G. :M. ~ Arrested 189/. by D. A. Jam!. Oll, G. M. Arrested October, 1886, by J. ",V. Boyd, G.l\L ~ Surrendered 1879. ~ IArrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. :M. ~ Arrested Jan. 19, 18M, by L. A. Hall, G. l\L ~. Surrendered 1farch, 1892. Arrested May 21, 1&~, by L. A. H all, G. :M. Surrendered April. 1893. . Arrested November 7, 1876. [Mex., 1882. Surren'd charter & united with G. L. of N. Arrested by Gf.and Master Brace,Nov.,1889. Surrendered October, ]877. United with G. L. of New 1Iexico, 1877. Arrested 1889, by J. P. 'Vood, G. ]\{. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1875. Consol. with Perseverance. No. 92,1890. Arr Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. Surrendered Jan .. 1898. Surrendered November 18, 1895 Surrendered January 31, 1894. r--1 Snrrendered Febrnary 19, 1898. Consol. with Heroine,_ No. 104, Dec., 1890.

Q c-t-

1898. ]

..4ppendix.

279

DISTRICTS AND D. D. GIlAND MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

LO,DGES ACCO RD ING TO DIS1'RI CTS FIRST· DISTRICT. EDWARD HIGBEE. D. D. G. M., LANCASTER.

Oounty't

No.

Clark do

180 290 318 do ·3,6·2 do 4,3,6 Scotland........................ 16 do 72 Schuyler. 244

do do

do do do

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

167 Revere

Revere.

Des Moines

Athens.

Fairmount Eldoritdo

\Vyaconda. Luray. Kahoka.

.J,.1uaJ;.U;,.

~'!'i1'" •

.1""""""""

•••••••••• "

Alexandria.

259 .....•.................. 38.0 427

A. 1&.l;r~.1{SV'lUe

.Palilb£v:ille

Kirksville. Brashear.

Appendix.

280 Second District Contin~ted.]

No.

County.

Knox............................

Name of Lodge.

168 Colony 181 Novelty 291 Edina

414 Greensburg

Location.

6 Arl{

do do do ~...........

Lewis

[Oct.

Newark. 0010ny. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg.

24 Wyaconda

Io.La Grange. Monticello. Canton La Belle. Oanton. Williamstown. Lewistown.

...•..............••....... 58 l\fonticello

100 222 287 370 494

do do

Canton La Belle Craft.~

Williamstown Lewistown

THIRD DISTRIOT. JOHN J. DILLINGER. D. D. G. M. , OWASCO.

Putnam do do

Hartford 206 Somerset 210 Unionville

I-Iartford. Powersville. Unionville.

32 126 159 190 349 389 447 540

Humphreys. Milan. Green City. Newtown. Pollock. HarriS. Browning. Winigan.

171

••••••••••

Sullivan.. do do do do do do do

Humphreys Seaman Green City Putnam Pollock Arcalla Fairview Winigan ,

FOURTH DISTRICT.

o. W. BOLSTER, D. D. G. M., PRINOETON. Grundy•......................... do do , do

111 253 423 524

Trenton Trenton. Laredo ...............•.....Lareoo. Galt Galt. Spickardsville Spickards

Mercer. do

35 Mercer 258 Ravanna

Princeton. Ravanna.

1898.]

Appendix.

t£81

FIFTI-I DISTRICT.. T. A DUNN, D. D. G. M., BETHANY. No.

County.

do do do

Gentry........................... do do do do

do do

Name of Lolly!.

Location.

97 Bethany 128 Lorraine ~ 257 Lodge of Light 328 Cainesville 395 Hatfield 556 Prairie

Harrison.........

21 Havana 109 Stanberry

125 Gentryville 127 Athens 252 Alanthus 332 Ryland 377 Ancient Craft

McFall. ' Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. .'~

Worth............................ 66 Grant City do do do

Bethany. Ridgeway. Eagleville. Gainesville. Hatfield. Gilman Oity.

88 Defiance 198 A.llensville 321 Jonathan

~.Berlip..

King City. Grant City. Sheridan. " .Allendale. Denver.

SIXTH DISTRICT. J08. E. REESE, D. D. G. M., MARYVILLE.

Nodaway..... do do

50 165 196 20;1 301

Xenia Maryville Quitman Ravenwood Whi'tiehall

Hopkins. Maryville. Quitman. Ravenwood. :Barnard.

329 I{eD..n.edy .....•......•.•...Elmo.

do do do do do do do

442 465 470 472 474 507 511

])urlitngton BurlingtonJunct. Gaynor..•.................. FarneU. No·(laway " Maryville. ],=>ick~ri:ng .•...•..•..•.....•..Pickering.. Gl1iHbrd Guilford. OleaJ:Jnont Clearmont. S.k:id.:lllor~ Skidmore.

SEVENTH DISTRIOT. J. J. DENNEY, D. D. G. M., FAIRli'AX.

A.tchison.... do

157 North Star 200 •. SOnota

Roclrport. Watson.

[Oct.

Appendix.

28~ Se:venth District Continued.] County.

.No.

Name of Lodge.

.358 North-West 483 Fai rfax

Atchison do Holt

1]2 139 214 294

do do

Locat'ion.

Tarkio. Fairfax.

Maitland Oregon Forest City Mound City

Maitland. O1'egon. Forest City. Mound City.

EIGHTH DISTRICT. E. F. HARTZELL, D. D. G. M., ST. JOSEPH.

Andrew........................ do do do do do do

71 138 162 248 320 404 413

Buchanan

10 Agency 22 ~W ellington 78 St. Joseph ·150 Birming 189 Zeredatha 238 'Rushville 331 Charity 376 King Hill 50S·Saxton

do do do do

do do

Savannah

Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville Helena. Amazonia. Rosendale. Bolckow.

Lincoln~

Whitesville Rochester Anlazonia Rosendale Valley

Agency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. A.dams. Saxton.

NINTH DISTRICT. ROBT.. E. MAUPIN, D. D. G. M., PATTONSBURG.

De Kalb

do do do do Daviess.......................... do . do do do ..........•................

124 235 308 317 559

Union Star Weatherby Parrott Osborn Clarksdale

15 65 106 285 409

vVestern Star Pattonsburg Gallatin ~ ~ Earl Civil Be:nd

Union Star. ·..Weatherby. Maysville. Osborn. Olarksdale.

Winston. Pattonsburg. Gallatin. Coffeysburg. Civil Bend.

1898. ]

Appendix.

Ninth District Continued.]

County.

Da viess... do do

No.

.. .

Name of Lodge.

Location.

488 Lock Spring 500 Jameson 564 Jamesport

Lock Spring. Jameson. Jamesport.

TENTH DISTRIOT. Z. T. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., LATHROP..

Clinton.......................... 62 Vincil do do do

Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

113 Plattsburg 397 Gower 506 Lathrop

ELEVENTH DISTRICT. REUBEN BARNEY, SR., D. D. G. M., CHILLICOTHE.

Caldwell do do do do do do

118 135 224 232 334 523 561

Livingston... do do do do do do do

155 170 333 388 434 505 539

Kingston

Kingston. Braymer. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. Kidder. Cowgill.

Braymer Hamilton P'olo Breckenridge Kidder Cowgill Friendship Spring HiIl Benevolence Chillicothe Farm..ersville W~e~ilng

Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utiea. ChiHicothe. Ohrila. Wheeling.

ltvja"'iti

Avalon.

TWELFTH DISTRICT. C. O. BIGGER, D, D. G. ltL, IJACLEDE.

Linn

82 Jackson

do do

86- :Br(;);okfleld 22'7 Cy]?짜ess , 23,3 B,"tl!~kli.n 325 Dockery

do, do

do do

: ~

Linneus. Brookfield. Lac~,ede.

Bucklin. Meadville. Marceline. 481 M,arceIine .....................Browning. 51'0

AplJendix. THIRTEENTH DISTRIOT. THOS. A. STILL, D. D. G. M., MACON. County.

:No.

iVame oj Lodge.

38 Callao

Macon

do do do do do do

Bloomington lVIcGee Censer La Plata 268 Lodge of.Truth 402 Gavel 96 St. Andrew's 228 Shelbina 305 Olarence 415 Hunnewell 537 Bethel

Shelbyville. Shelbina. Clarence. Hunnewell. Betbel.

102 146 172 237

Shelby.... do do do do

Location.

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. New Cambria.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. QED. E. MAYHALIJ r D. D. G. M., NEW LONDON.

Marion........................... do do do

18 Palmyra 28 St. Jobn 188 Hannibal. 502 Philadelphia

Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

Ralls.............................. 33 Ralls do 302 Lick Creek do 307 New London

Center. Perry. New London.

Pike...... do . ....â&#x20AC;˘ .. do do do do do...............................

14 Cyrene 17 Clarksville.. " 92 Perseverance 136 Phcenix 192 Frankford 399 Pike 499 Paynesville

Cyrene. Clarksville. Louisiana. Bowling Green. Frankford. Oun"'yville. Paynesville.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. D. W. HELM, D. D. G. M., PARIS.

Monroe.......................... 19 Paris Union do '................. 23 Florida 42 Middle Grove do

Paris. Florida., Middle Grove.

Fifteenth Dis[}"ict Cont'inued.] County.

J.Vo.

Monroe do

,Name of Lodge.

64 l\fonroe 91 l\fadison 223 vVoodlawn 240 Gran vine 462 Santa Fe

do do

Location.

, _

l\lonroe City. JVra< lison. \V00<11a wn. Gran vine.

Santa Fe.

SIXTEENTI-I DISTRICT. ED. T.

~IILLER,

Chariton........................ 73 do do do do do do do do do do

74 122 202 208 394 426 498 513 525 546

D.' D. G. l\L, BRUNSWIOK.

Brunswick.

EUTeka

vVarren.........•........... Keytesville. Triplett Tdplett. \Vestville \Vestville. Salisbury Salisbury. Dagan J\tfen(lon. ROlhville Rothville. PeH Dee 1\11 uS!4elfork. ·Chariton Guthriuge l\fills. Cunningham Sumner. Pr.airie Hill ,prairie Hill.

SEVENTEENTJI DISTRICT. WM. R. PAINTER, D. D. G.}rI., OARROLLTON.

CarrolL.............. do do do do Ray, do do do .. _.... do do do

39 De\Vitt 52 \Vakanda 101

216 249 -.. 57 o.............. 309 322 338 ~ 384 '~;~ 39c3 444 ,

De\Vitt. Carrollton.

Bogard HaJe Carron Bioh.mond K+ng' Eiraro Bardin..: Myrtle

Harmony

:Bee Hi~te Ada

Bogard. Hale City. Norborne. Richnl0nd. Knoxville. Hardin. .lV£illvil1e. '\rihbard. Lawson. Orrick.

EIGHTEENTH· DISTRICT. B. F. OORBIN,!>.]). G. :M., LIBERTY.

Olay.............................. 13 RisingSun do do

o.............. ,...

31 LIberty 49 I{aynesville ,.. 193 Angerona

Barry. Lib,erty.

Holt. Missonri City.

[Oct.

£86" Et'ghteerdh .D'istrict Conlinued~] Omtnt'y.

Clay

No.

207 '"...... 289 311 438

do do do

Name oj Lodge.

Olay A.cacia I{~earney

Teluperance

Location.

Excelsior Springs. Paradise. . Kearney. Smithville.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. A. J. COL1fAN, D. 1).. G. M., PLATTE CITY.

Platte........................... 53 Weston do 120 Compass do do do

169 Call1den Point 204 Ro·wley 339 Fidelity

355 Adelphi.

504 Platte Oity

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 do do do do . do do do do do

.. .

76 104 219 220 263 299 316 324 337 340 391

Independence

392 501 522 547 563

Christian Buckner Gate Oity South Gate

I-Ieroine Albert Pike Kansas City Summit

Ten1ple Rural. l\:IcDonald

Blue Springs vVestport ~ Raytown.p

York

Independence. Kansas City. Kansas Oity. Kansas City. Lee's Sunllnit. Kansas City. Kansas City. Independence. Blue Springs. Westport. Raytown. Oak Grove. Buckner. Kansas Oity. Kansas Oity. Kansas Oity.

1898. J

Appendi:'C. TWENTY-FIRS1' DISTRICT. C. L. FROST, D. D. G. M., ODESSA.

County.

Lafayette...... do do 'do do do

No.

61 149 364 437 464 476

Name of Lodge.

Location.

"\Vaverly

Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

Lexingt~n;

Higginsville Lafayette Aunville l\iount Hope

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. D. M. PINKERTON, D. D. G. M., BLACKBURN.

Saline............................ 55 do ...63 do 85 do 205 do 217 do 275 do 487 do 518 do 560

Arrow Roek Oambridge Miami Trilumina Baibee Tranquility' Herndon Oriental

,,:

Arrow Rock. Slater. JYliami. lVIarshall. Sweet Springs. Orearville. Herndon. Blackburn. Nelson.

Nel~on

DISTRICT. A. L. ROSS,

Cooper do' do

do do Howard do do do Morgan

VERSAILLES.

Cooper

142 Pleasttlllt Grove 277 "Vm. D,. Muir ,.................. 45H Wallace 503 Prairie Home ,............

4 B.crward

47 51 70 117

Fayett,e ,Livingston Armstrong VersaiIleยง

Boonville. OtterviHe.

Pilot'Grove. Bunceton. Prairie Home. Kew Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Arlnstrong. Versailles.

[Oct.

288 TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. W. HULETT, D. D. G. M.• STURGEON J.Vo.

Cmmiy.

Boone do do do do do do

59 67 114 156 174 336 356

Lucal'ion.

Name of Lodge.

Centralia Rocheport T\vilight Ashland Sturgeon IIallsville Ancient Landmark

Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg.

TvVENTY-FIFTII DISTRIOT. A. S. HOUSTON, D. D.

lVI., MEXICO.

Audrain. do do do do do

81 Central

491 Vandalia 544 11exico

Young's Creek. Laddonia. lVlartinsburg. .1\iIexico. Vandalia. lVlexico.

Callaway....... do do do do do do

8 Williamsburg Fulton 60· Ne'w Bloomneld 154 Concord 242 Portland 357 Aux \7aRse 425 Ced1tr City

Williamsburg. Fulton. Ne\v Bloomfield. Hatton. Readsville. Aux Va sse. Cedar City.

115 Laddonia 266 Social. 354 Hebron

o ••••••••••••••

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. P. P. ELLIS, D. D. G. M., NEW FLORENCE.

Montgomery do do do do" do ., do ,..................

178 194 246 250 261 457 492

Griswold vVellsville Montgomery City High Hill. Florence __ Jonesburg Daggett

Price's Branch. Wellsville. MontgonleryCity. fligh Hill. New Florence. Jonesburg. McKittrick.

1898.]

Appendix.

289

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. CRAS. W. MEYER, D. D. G. M., MOSCOW MILLS. County.

No.

Lincoln.......................... do ,......... do do , do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

34 Troy 75 Silex 141 Chain of Rocks 199 New Hope 270 New Salem 473 Nineveh 558 Moscow

Troy. Silex.. Owen. Elsberry. Argentville. Olney. Moscow Mills.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRIOT. CRAS. J. WALKER, D.D. G. M.â&#x20AC;˘ WENTZVILLE.

St. Charles..................... 46 Wentzville do 241 . Palestine do ~.............. 260 Mechanicsville

Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

Warren.......................... 11 Pauldingville do 231 Warrenton

Wright City. Warrenton.

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. B. H. INGRAM, D. D. G. Mo, SEDALIA.

Pettis do

o...........................

Benton...............

184 Fairfield 378 Warsaw 418 Clear Creek

do do

Johnson do do do do do do do G.. L. AP.-19.

236 Sedalia 272 Granite

245 262 264 265 274 280

Knob Noster Holden ' Fayetteville Conntnian Cold Spring Lodge of Peace 313 Kingsville 428 Pittsville

Sedalia.

Fairfield.. Warsaw. Palo Pinto. Knob Noster. Holden. Fayett~ville.

Warrensburg. Leeton. Chilhowee. Kingsville. Pittsville.

[Oct.

Appendix.

290

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. J. T. SHORT, D. D. G. 1L, JEFFERSON CITY. Cmtnly.

:No.

J.'lame of Lodge.

Cole.............................. 43 Jefferson do do

90 211

Russell ville flickory Hill

Miller 134 Pleasant Mount <10 •••••..•••••••••••••••.•.••• 203 Brumley do 3RI Ionia Moniteau do

410 Iberia 56 Tipton 183 California

do do Osage do

553 Clarksburg 185 Cbanlois 326 I inn

295

IVloniteau

Location.

J efferson City. Russell ville. Hickory Hill. Ol~an.

Brulllley. Eldon. Iberia. Tipton.

'" California. JaJl1estow·n.

Clarksburg. Chamois. Linn.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN ISBELI.I, D. D. G. M., WASHINGTON.

Franklin........................ do co.. do ..............•.......... do do do

Gasconade....... do

27 Evergreen New flaven. 69 Sullivan................•...Sullivan. 251 Hope Washington. 363 Fraternal Robertsville. 534 Columbia Pacific. 541 Franklin St. Clair. 37 Cedar O'\vensville. 123 Hermann Hennann.

THIRTY-SEOOND DISTRICT. R. W. MoMULLIN, D. D. G. M., HILLSBORO.

Jefferson ; do do

119 De Soto 164 J oachhn 256 Shekinah

Washington................... 12 Tyro do 131 Potosi. de 143 Irondale Ste. Genevieve. 226 Saline ..,

De Soto. Hillsboro.

Festus. Caledonia. Potosi. Irondale. St. Mary's.

1898. ]

fd91 THIRTY-TI-IIRD DISTRICT. HOWARD WATSON, D. D. G. M., ST. LOUIS.

County.

St. I..Jouj s Oity .

No.

1vame oj Lodge.

.. .. .. .

1 J\tIissouri. do 2 lVleridian do 3 Beacon do 9 George vVashington do 20 St. Louis do 25 Naphtali do 40 Mount l\1oriah.. -do 79 Polar Star do 121 Erwin do 163 Occidental do 179 Pride of th.e West do 218 Good I-Iope do 243 Keystone do 267 Aurora do 282 Cosmo~ do , 323 Corner Stone do 路353 Benton do 360 Tuscan do 416 Cache do 420 rtaska do 443 Anchor do 44() West Qate do 460 Lambskin do 520 Clifton Heights .do 550 Rose Hill St. Louis/County............ 45 Bonhomme . do 80 Bridgeton do 84 Webster Groves do 95 Meramec do 281 Fenton do 484 Kirkwood ~ do 542 Ferguson

Location.

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. BaIl,,路in. Bridgeton. Webster Groves. Eureka.. Fenton. Kirkwood. Fergnsol}..

THIRTY.. FOURTH DISTRICT. H. H. HOHENSCHILD, D. D. G. M., ROLLA.

Orawford do Dent

77 I..t8banon 3路12 Cub.a 225 S路alem

Steelville. Cuba. Salem.

292

[Oct.

Appendix.

Tltirly-jou,rth District Continued.]

County.

No.

lVame oj Lodge.

Location.

Maries do

94 Vienna.......â&#x20AC;˘.............Vienna. Vichy. 531 Lane's Prairie

Phelps do do

213 Rolla 230 St. James

St. James.

347 Spring Creek

Edgar Springs.

Rolla.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. W. H. BARRETT, D. D. G M., HARRISONVILLE. f

Cass do : do do do do do ..' do do do

54 Index 147 Cass 276 Grand River 348 Wad~sburg 372 Nonpareil 386 Dayton 450 Belton 451 Raymore 480 JeweL 485 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 do do do do

130 140 254 350 368 479 554

Hume Papinville Butler Tyrian Crescent Hill. Rich Hill Foster

Hume. Papinville. Butler. J ohnstown. Adrian. Rich HilL Foster.

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRIOT. ALVIN HAYNIE, D. D. G. M., OLINTON.

Henry .do do do

~....

29 286 343 408

Windsor Urich Agricola Montrose

Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose.

1898. ]

Appendix.

Thirty-seventh Di8trict Continued.] No. County.

HenrJr

f293

Name of Lodge.

548 Clinton 552 Calhoun 557 Blairstown 562 Deepwater

do do do St. Clair do

273 St. Clair 342 Circle

do do

403 I.Jowry City 412 .A. ppleton City 419 Star

Location.

Olinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater. Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry·City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRT'Y-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN

FARRIS, D. D. G. M., LEBANON.

Camden do

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek.

Laclede..................... . ~ do do

83 Laclede 432 Competition 528 Conway

Lebanon. Competition.. Conway.

Pulaski do

346 Arlington 375 Waynesville

Dixon. 1Vaynesville.

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN. D. D. G. M. t BOLIVAR.

Dallas do do

361 Riddick 396 Western Light 421 Urbana

Bnffalo.

Hickory do

279 Hogle's ~Creek 288 Hermitage

Quincy.

Hermitage.

Polk

144 Modern 160 Pleasant 195 Bolivar 431 Cement 467 Pleasant Hope

Humansville. Morrisville. Bolivar. HalfWay. Pleasant Hope.

do do do

e ••••••••••••

Louisbur~.

Urbana.

[Oct.

Appendix.. FORTIETH DISTRICT. SEYMOUR HOYT, D. D. G. M., GREENFIELD.

County.

Name of Lodge.

No.

Cedar do do do Dade.............................. do do do

do do

283 Stockton 315 Jerusalem 3iS Amity 482 Clint.onville 87 'Vashington 359 Garrett 405 Everton 446 Greenfield 458 Melville 521 Lockwood

Location.

Stockton. J erico. Filley.· Eldorado Sprin~s. Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Greenfield. Dadeville. Lockwood.:

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. R. L. WARDIN. D. D. G. M., NEVADA.

Vernon............... do ' do do do do

303 371 448 490 493 495

533

Barton do do do

187

292 475

516

Osage Sheldon Schell City Montevallo 'rernon Unity Walker Hermon Lamar Golden Milford

Nevada. Sheldon. Scbell Oity. Montevallo. Bronaugb. Ricbards. Walker. Liberal.

Lamar. Golden City. Milford.

FORTY.. SECO~D DISTRICT. H.A.RMON",CLI1{E D. D. G. M., JOPLIN. t

Jasper do do do

O' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

do do do do

u.' •••••••

197 Carthage 293 Sarcoxie 335 Joplin 345 Fellowship 398 Jasper 401 Oarterville 471

JVIineral.

512 Webb City 549 Carl Junction

Oartbage. Sarcoxie. J oplin. Joplin. J asper. Carterville. Oronogo. Webb City. Carl Junction.

1898. J

Appendix.

295

FORTY-THIRD 'DISTRICT. T. G. GOLDSMI'l'H. D. D. G. M., SPRINGFIELD.

County.

No.

Greene........ ,do do do : do do do do do Webster do . . do , ' do do do

Name Q! Lodge.

Location.

5 7 145 271 297 341 422

. United O'Sullivan Rising Star Ozark Relief Gate of the Temple

Fair Grove. Republic. Springfield.

449

Bois D'Arc

Bois D'Arc.

497 98 300 439 459 477 529

Strafford Webster

Marshfield.

Springfield. Walnut Grove. Ebenezer.

Solomon.O#

Springfield.

Strafford. EI kland. Marshfield. Seymour. Henderson. Niangua.

Doric

Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Niangua

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRIOT. ROBERT LAMAR, D. D. G. M., HOUSTON.

Douglas do do Texas do do do Wright . do do

'. ..

26 182 3,82 116 177 46'9 555 158 411

Ava Pilot Knob Mt. Ararat Barnes Texas

Pl~to

Summerville

Mountain Grove J o''p~.,

543 Ma:tl:sfield

A va. Richville. Topaz. Cabool. Houston. Plato. o .â&#x20AC;˘. Summerville. Mountain Grove. Hartville. Mansfield.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. T. W. COTTON, D. Doo H.M., VAN BUREN.

Carter Reynolds do do Shannon do

509 239 385 455 137 430

V'anBu.ren Bopewell Reynolds Ba.rnesville Delphian

Winona

Van Buren. Lesterville. Centreville. Ellington.. Birch Tree. Winona.

296

[Oct.

Appendix. FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. J. MARSHALL, D. D.G. M., DOE RUN.

Coun~y.

No.

Iron do Madison........................ St. Francois.................... do do do do

133 351 110 41 132 234 424

535 551

Name.of Lodge.

Location.

Star of the West Mosaic Marcus Bisll1arck Farmington St. Francois Samaritan BlackwelL Pendleton

lronton. Belleview. Fredericktown. Bismarck. Farmington. Libertyville. Bonne Terre. Blackwell. Doe Run.

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G. M" CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Bollinger do do do Cape Girardeau

298 417 440 545 93 103 191 221 441

do do

do do Perry Stoddard do do

Marble HilL \Vbite Water Trowel. Zaln1a St. Marks West View Wilson Mystic Tie Excelsior

Marble Hill. Laflin. LutesviUe. Zalm.a. Cape Girardeau. MiUersviI1e.

Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. J ackson. .

153 Bloomfield 489 Lakeville 532 Dexter

Bloomfield. B~ll City. Dexter.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JAS. A.BOONE, D. D.

Mississippi

do Scott do

330 407 306 310

G. M., CHARLESTON.

Bertrand Charleston Ashlar Sikeston

Bertrand. Charleston. Commerce. Sikeston,

1898. ]

Appendix.

fe9?'

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. JOHN II. DUNMIRE, D. D. G. lvI., KENNETT. County.

No.

Dunklin do do do New Madrid do do Pemiscot

68 212 215 406 166 176

429 454 461

Name of Lodge.

LocatuYn.

Kennett Four Mile Hornersville Malden Portageville Point Pleasant New Madrid Cecil Carntbersville

Kennett. Campbell. Caruth.

Malden. Portageville. Point Pleasant. New Madrid. Cottonwood Point. Caruthersville.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. LEE W. COTTON, D. D. G. M., PIEDMONT.

Butler Ripley do

Wayne do

209 Poplar Bluff 304 Faithful 314 Pine 369 Composite 107 Williamsville 526 Wayne

Poplar Bluff. Fair Dealing. Pine. Doniphan. Greenville. Piedmo,nt.

FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. GEO. E. MATTHEWS, D. D. G. :M., WEST PLAINS.

HQwell

327 Mt. Zion 536 Ingomar 255 Alton

do Oregon

374 ...387 463 365

do do do

Ozark do do

435

...

.. ... .

496

\Vest Plains.

Wil1ow Springs. Alton. Wilderness Wilderness. Woods,ide Thomasville. Olifto·;n Thayer. Bayou .,.......•............Bakersneld. Roekbridge Rockbridge. Robert Burns Gainesville.

FIFTY-SEOOND DISTRICT. R. N. GRAY, D.D.G.M., OZARK.

Ohristian do . do . T'an,e·y

2H6 Sparta 3,52 Friend 379 Billings 229 Clafl.in ..• 453 ~Forsyth

Sparta. ~zark.

Billings. ~

Protem. Forsyth.

[Oct.

298 FIFTY-THIRD DISTRIOT. JOHN E. ADAMSON, D. D. G. M., LA \VRENCEBURG.

Oounty.

No.

Barry do do do do do : La"wrence (10

••.•••.•.•.••.••....•.•

do do do do do

do Stolle do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

129 Monett 148 Purdy 367 Barry ; 383 Pythagoras 514 Exeter 517 Seligman 99 ~1t. Vernon 269 Rock Prairie 278 Avilla

Monett. Purdy.. 'Vashburn. Oassville. Exeter. Seligman.

284 Canopy 390 -Marionville 400 Decatur 452 Verona 468 Red Oak

Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. 130 wers Mills. Aurora. 1\farionville. Peirce City.

Verona.

Red Oak. Galena. Crane.

515 Galena Crane

519

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. :M. RITCHEY, D. D. G. M., NEOSHO.

108 Pineville 173 Powell

McDonald do

do do do Newton

do do do

........•.............. 466 South,,"est 533 Comfort 538 Stella 175 Newton 247 Neosho.~ 478 Racine 530 Ritchey

Pineville. PowelL

Southwest City. Rocky Comfort. Stella. Newtonia. Neosho. Seneca. Ritchey.

;

0 ••••••••••• ,

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRIOT. J.

Randolph . do do do do do do

ADAMS, D. D. G. M., BIGBEE.

'" 30 Huntsville ,............ 44 Jacksonville ~.~

..,

151 Milton 161 Clifton Hill 186 Morality 344 Moherly 486 Oairo 527 Higbee

Huntsville. J acksonville. Firth.

Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. ~ Cairo. ~

: Higbee.

1898. ]

COMMlrrrrEE ON CREDEN'rIALS. S'l'. Lours, Mo., October 20, 1898. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of :Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your Committee on Credentials fraternally report that, at the present session of the Grand Lodge. there are 286 Lodges represented, with 20 Grand Officers enrolled. 14 Past Grand Masters, 25 Grand Representatives 1 134 Past Masters, and 27"Distrirt Deputy Grand Masters. [Those marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.)

Lodge.

Representative.

MISSQURr •••••••••..•...•••....••••• No.

MERIDIAN.•.••••••.....•••.••...... BEACON

UNITED •.•••••....••.••••.•.•..•••.

ARK .••••••••...•••.•..•.·...••.. ,

O'SULLIVAN'

WILLIAMSBURG...•.••.•.••..••••• GEO.

W ASHINGTON"••••.•••••.•••

AGENCy •••••••••.•.••••••..•.•••••.

PAULDINGVILLE .••.••..••........ TyRO •.•.••••••...•••••••............. RISING SUN••••••••••••.•••..•••••• '''ESTER.N STAR . ME,MPHIS••••••.•••••..••..•.•..••.•

CLARKSVILLE. •• ... . •.•.•...•...• PAL:~rYRA

0 •••••••• •

••••••••••••••••

1 W. D. Gillespie, "\V.. M.

"V.

Frank \V.. Holland, S. Gregory S. l\liller, J. \V. 2 Fred. O. Hahn, W. M. 3 Byron Ohaphe, \V. M. 5 J. O. Kline, W. M. 6 \V. A. Hendrfln, 'V. M.* 7 O. H, Ham8t~ad, W. M * 8 J. S. Lail, \V. M:* 9 F..>P. Jones, W. M. D.S. Guinea, S. W. enas. Lihon, J. W~ \V.iUiam \Vhite, W. M.* W.Heidtemann, S.. \V. E. A. Flnesmeier, J. 'V. 12 O. Loomis, 'V. 'M. Geo. \iV. Sutton, '\V. M. R. C. Smith, W. M. 16 N.. A. Thompson, W. M. R.W. Oampbell, S. W. Jas. P. N~sbit"T. 'V.* m . Ohapmann, W. M. 17 18 J.B. Scbolt, 'V. M.

300

Appendix.

R epresentntive. ~~dge. ST. LoUIS•..••..••...••••••••..••.• No. 20 Cbas. Muench, J. W. 'VELLINGTON...... .••. ..•. .•.••••• 22 Thos. Hufner, W. '\1:. WyACONDA........................ 24 C. O. Crouch, W. M. NAPHTALI •••••.••• "............... 25 S. E. Sears, W. M. I. F. Bannen, S. W. 26 H. S. WilsoD, W. M. AVA ••.••••••..••.••••••..••••••••••• 28 Frederick Bauchle, W. M. ST.. JOHN•••••••••••••••.•..•.••••• WINDSOR ..•.••.•......•••.••.•.••• 29 H. C. Churchill, S. W.* HUNTSv"ILLE.••••••••..••..•...•..• 30 W. H. Sears, W. M. . 33 H. H. Oouch, W. M. RALL...;;••••••••.••••••••••••••.•••.••• TROy .........................•...•.. 34 H. ~". Childers, W. M. l\iERCER..••••...•......•..•..•••.••• 85 C. W. Bolster, W. M.* COOPER •.•••••••.••.•.••.•••.••..••• 36 Starke Koontz, W. M. DE'VITr . 39 J. E. Hicklin, S. W. MT. MORIAH .•..•.•.•..••..••.•..• 40 Thos. H. Wbitehill,·S. W. BISMARCK ••.•••.•.••.•..•••••..•••• 41 O. C. WilsoD, W. M. JEFFERSON . 43 G. C. Ramsey, W. M.* J. L. Thorpe, J. W.* BONHOMME ••••••••••.•••.••••••••• 45 J. M. Brewer, W. M. 48 J. E. Sallpe, W. M.* FULTON . E. W. Dunavant., S. W. HAYNESVILLE .••••••• . ......•... 49 W. C. McFarland, W. M. XENIA •••••••••.•••••.••••••••••... 50 John A. Aikin, 'V. M. 51 Gustav RaIl, S. W. LIVINGSTON . WAKANDA •••••••••••.••••••..•..• 52 Wm. R. Painter, W. M.* WESTON .•.••••••..••.•.••.•.••••••.• 53 A. H. O'Dowd, W.M.* INDEX ••••••••••••...•...•.•••..•... 54 D. E. Schoor, S. W. ARRO'V ROCK •.•.••••••••.•.•••.•• 55 'Vm. Putsch, W. M.* RICHMOND ••.•••.••••••••••••••..• 57 F. P. Divilbiss, W. M. CENTRALIA ••••.••.•.•••••.•.••.•.• 59 J. H. Potts, S. \V. 60 O. L. Meng,. J. W. NE'V BLOOMFIELD .•.••••••..•... VINCIL ..•.•...•.........•.•....•.•.. 62 D. B. Adams, W. M. CAMBRIDGE•.•...•.......•......•.. 63 R. D. Quisenberry, W. M. W. R. Rbodes, J. W. MONROE .•••.••..•...•..••.••••••.• 64 W. R. P. Jackson, W. M.* GRANT CIty . 66 John C. Dawson, W. M. ROCHEPOR'r . 67 'V. H. Williamson, J. W. KENNETT ••••••••...••••••••••••••• 68 J vhn H. Dunsmore, W. M.* SULLIVAN••••••••••....••••••••.••••. 69 J. A. Clark, W.M. ARMSTRONG •••••.•••••••••••.•••••• 70 John F. Snodley, S. W. SAVANNAH••••••......•..••••••.••. 71 Panl F. Limerick, W. M.* INDEPENDENCE . 76 W. J. How, 'V~ M.

[Oct.

1898.]

Appendix. Lodge.

Representative.

. ST. JOSEPH .••..•••...•••..•....•..

POLAR STAR•••••••••••..•..•.•...•

CENTRAL .••..••••••••••...••••.•••.• WEBSTER GROVES ..••••..•...•..

MIAMI ••••.•••••••..•••.....•.•.....

BROOKFIELD ••• : •••••••.••••••••••• W.ASHINGTON ..••••....••.•..•••.• FRIENDSIIIP ••••••••...•••••••••••• MADISON.••••••••....•..•.·..•••.••. PERSEVERANCE •.•.•..••.•.•.....

ST.

MARKS ••••••...••..••.•....•.•

VIENNA .•••••.••••••••.•••......•••• MERAMEC .••·.••••......•.••..••••..

ST.

ANDREWS ...••••••........•...

BETHANy •..•••.•.....•............

MT.

VERNON .••••••...•.•.•.....•

OANTON •••••••••••••••••..•...•••.• BLOOMINGTON •.••••••.•.•.••••••• HEROINE ••••.•••••••••...•.•••••... KIRKSVILLE ••••.•.';

GA.LLATIN •••••••....•••..•••.•••••• WILLIAMSVILLE•.•••••...•..•••.• STANBERRY •..••.•••.•. .- •.•••.•..•

MARCUS ••••••••••••.•••.••.••..••.• MAITLAND ••••••••••••••.•••••••••• TwI].,IGHT •••..•••.••••••••.•••••••.

LADD,ONIA ••••••••••••••••••••.•••

V E..RSAILLltS

•••.•••.•••••••••••••••

D'ESOTO ••••••••••••••••••.••.•••••• COMPASS

ERWIN

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No. 78 M. J. Schwarz, W. M. F. W. Heyde, S. W. B. F. \Vatson, J. W * 79 LOllis H. Behrens, W. M. 81 Jt>ff. D. Ellis, \V. M. 84 J. H. Trembly, 'V. M. Rog~r P. Annan, S. W. Cbas.W. Ferguson,J. W. 85 G. N. Jackson, '\V. M. 86 H. H. Pratt, \V. M.* 87 Hugh Harrison, W. M. 89 J.E. Pardonn~r, W. M.* 91 J. H. Lightner,S. W~ R. \V. PI~fler, J. W.* 92 E. H. Payne, W. M. 93 F. A. Kage, W. M. 94 B. F. Branson, W. M. 95 J. E. Harbison, J. "V. 96 Edward E. Collier, W. M.* J. L. Perry, J. W.

97 J. H. Prentiss, W. M. J. M. Sallee, S. '\V. T. A. Dunn, J.W.* 99 Chas. A. McOause, J. W. 100 E. J. Goodrich, W. M. 102 W. P.Rowhind,W. M.* 104 Dr. C. M. Carter, W.lvL* 105 John T. Hannah, W. M. 106 lO. H. Gilchrist, J. W. J<:H'lD K. ~owrance,S.W. S. B. Hinkley, W. M.* Johs L. Settle,. J. W. 112 Ira Williams, J. vV. 114 M. D. Lewis, W. M. 115 E. D. Vandeventer, W. M. 117 A. L. Ross, W. M. 119 Qhas·. E Pyle, W. M. Ward Cunningham, J. W. J. P. Tu(·ker,\V. M. J. G. Hayes, J. W. 121 H. Elsner, W. J.\iL H. W. Ameling, J. W.

JOB

[Oct.

AlJ1Jendix.. Reprpsenial'i've.

Lodge. SEAMAN.•.•••••.•••••••..•..••...••• No. ATHENS •.•.••••.•... ••.•...•...•••• LORRAINE..........................

POrraSI... FARMINGTON •.•.•• •. •••••• .. ••• STAR O.F THE

WEST.............

PI-l<ENIX •...•.••.••• •••..•...• ..••••

PAPINVILLE

.••

IRONDALE

••••..•••

l\;10DERN

CASS................................. LEXINGTON BIRMING

1\1ILTON... ASIILAND..... .••• •••. NORTH SrrAR

OCCIDENTAL

126 Jno. W. Bingham, 'V. IVr. 127 Geo. A. Howell, \V. M. 1.28 A. L. Hughes, \V. M. C. \V. Rol>ertRon, S. 'V.* 131 E. F. EVf-orRole, W. M. 132 Eihvar(l Klein, 'V. M.* 133 Wm. R. Edgar, VV. 1\1. 136 .A.. ~J. Fprrill, J. \V.* 140 John W. Genck, 'V. :M. 143 J. L. Eaton, W. M. 144 J. D. Elliott, 'V. M. 147 H. V. Hurst, W. M. ·149 Geo. HiltehinROD, \V. M.* 150 Leonidas Waller, S. "V. 151 I. W. Settle, "V. M. B. F. QniAenberry, '8. ,V. 156 1V. R. vVrig:ht, J. W. 157 Grant Wyatt,vV. 1\1.* 163 Cyrus Ii. Jone~, W. 1V1:. g. L. Schlt..iffd.rth, S.

'v.

MARyVILLE

PORTAGEVILLE

"........

160 A.

C. Hopkins, W. lYI.*

166 L F. Lafont, VV. lV1.*

L. F. Lafont, S. ""V.

REVERE............................. COIJONY . •.••• •••. .••••••..•••.• •••••

HARTFORD CENSER STURGEON •••••• "....... NE"lVTON

POINT PLEASAN1'...

TEXAS •••••••• ..•••••.•....•...•••• GRISWOLD..... •••••••

.•••••

PRIDE OF THE WEST............

167 C. vV. Martin, \V M. 168 M. F. Wright, 'tV. M. Joo. HJ. Slnith, S. 'V. 171 Ed. \Vykofi, vV. M. 172 J. L Martin, W. lVI.* 174 J. M. Owings, S. \V.* 175 E. H. \Veems, 'V. M.* 176 S. B'7;;Stone, S. vV. 177 "Robf\ft Lamar, ,V. IV£.* 178 M. F. \Vyatt, W. M.* 179 John J. \Voollam, "V. M .

. C. B. Nicholson, S. "V. PILOT

KNOB........................

CHAMOIS

'.......

HANNIBAL.. ZEREDATHA. ••••• ••••• •••

182 H. L. \V. Reid, \V. M. 185 B. F. Bull, W. M. 188 O. Lindenberg~r, W. M. 189 Willald Case, W. M.

vV. H. Utz, J. W.

PUTNAM

FRANKFORD

,.......

190 192

W. H. Haley, \V. M.

H. C. Steel, \V.M.*

1898. ]

AP1Jendix. Loage.

303 Repre8entative.

WELLSVILLE.•.••• ................ No.

194

S. S. Cox, W. lVL*

s. S. Cox, s. W . * s. S.. Cox, J. W..

BOLIVAR ••••••.••..•.•.•••••••••••• CARTHAGE ••••••••••.••••.•..••••••

195 W. B. Dnnnegan, Vv. JVL;c197 M. F. Viernow, W. M.

W. S. Rush, J. W. NEW HOPE ..•••...•.•...•••.•.••• WESTVILLE .••.••••••••.•.•••..••••

BRUl\ILE)

199 W. vV. Watts, ""V. M. 202 G. W. McClure, \V. M.

203 C. L. Thompson, S. W.

TRILUMINA ..••.•.•.••••..•.•..•..•

205

SALISBURy ••••••••••••.•.•..•..•.••

208 Clarence J . Woodson, W. M.

POPLAR BLUFF •••••••••••.•..••••

209 L. C. Lowery, \V. M. 210 A. P. MeElhinney. W. M.

UNIONVILLE •••••••••••••••••..••••

T. E. Spencer, 'V. M. J. W. Ca~ter, S. vV.

FOUR MILE.•••.•.•.••••••..•••••••

212 W. H. Oathout, W. M.

ROI.JLA •••••••••••..•••••..••·••.•••..

213

ALBERT PIKE

KANSAS OITY •.•••••.•••..••••.•••

MYSTIC TIE...................•.....

LAB~LLE .•••,•••••.••••••••••••.•••• HAMILTON •..•••.••••••••..•••••• SALEM •••••••.••...•••...•.•••••.•.•

CYPRESS ••••••••••..•.••••••.••.•••• SHELBINA

ST. LA

JAMES •••••••••••••••••••••••••

PLATA••.•••••••••••••••.•••••••

HOPEWELL •.••••••••••••.•••••••••

P A,LE"ITINE•.••••••••••.••••••••••• PORTLAND •••••••.••.•••••••••••••• KEySTONE.•••••.•.•••....•..••••••.

MIDDLE FABIUS •....•.• -- ••••.•• KNOB NOSTER•...•••••••••.••••••• MONTGOMERY· CITy...•.......•••

NEOSHO .••.••..•..••••••••••....••.• R,O'ORERTER

CARROLL •••••••••••• ":

Ed. Long, ""V.lVl.

C. E. French, S. vV.* 219 J. Lee Porter, W. M. Jno. R. Loosen, S. 'V. 220 G. W. Whitcomb, W. M. 221 W. •T. Roberts, 'V. M. 222 H. S. Smit.h, W. M. 224 Geo.. F. Rogers, W. M. 225 Sam'l T. Jeffries, S. W. C. H. Orchard, J. 'tV. 227 C. C. Bigger, W. M.* 228 J. L. Fields, J. W. 230 G.. A. Miner, W. M. 2,37 ~.. R ..Wood, W. M. 23,~ D. H. McKenzie, W. M. 241 Cbas. O. Ullin, W. M. 242 J.R. Gilman, W. M. 243 R.A. O'Neil, W. M. 244 .Geo. A. Ross, J. W,. 245 Geo. J. Taylor,W. M. 246 C..J. Locke, W. M. Jno. J. Sleight, S. W. W. E. CooperJ. W. A.J. '\Veir, 'V. M.* 248H. O. Ellingsworth, S. w. 249 las. H. H. Baker, ,V. M.* J. M.Goodrich, S. W.*

Appendix.

304-

[Oct. Representative.

Lodge. HOPE ••••.••••••.•.•.•...•••••....• No.

251 Jno. Isbell, W. M.

BUTLER ....•.••.....................

254 255 259 260 261

ALTON .•....................•.•.•... LODGE OF LOVE.......... .•....... MECHANICSVILLE •••.••••...•.••

FLORENCE... ••.•.. .••• .••. .... .•..•

SOCIAL.............................. AURORA............................

262 265 266 267

LODGE OF TRUTH................

268

HOLDEN............................ CORINTHIAN .•.••..•• ...••••..•••••

ROCK PRAIRIE...... ...•••.••••.••

269

NEW SALEM........................

H.........

270 271 272 276

MUIR •.•.•••• ... .•• ..••••

277

LODGE OF PEACE.................

280 282

SOLOl\'ION GRANITE.................. . .•...•.. GRAND RIVER .•...•...

WM. D.

COSMOS............................... CRAFT............................... FAIRMOUNT.................... .. EDINA SARCOXIE............ MONITEAU

TEMPLE............................. DORIC................................ OSAGE ••.••••••••.•.•••••••••••••••.

CLARENCE....... ..

ASHLAR............................. NEW LONDON......................

PARROTT....... .. . CUBA........ JERUSALEM..........

287 290

291 293 295 299

300 303 305 3q6 307 308 312 315

J. W. Purves, B. W. A. L. Fox, W. M. W. C. Johnson, W. M.* C. C. Friedrich, W. M. 1. P. Rauen, vV.l\f. B. E. Wilson, W. M. A. H. Kallmeyer, S. W.* P. P. Ellis, J. \V.* M. Morrison, W. M.* L. M. Berry, W. M.* T. P. Noel, W. M.* H. W. Huning, "'\V. M. Jno. L. Bowman, J. VV. V. D. Gordon, W. M. J. N. Moore, W. M. A. G. Chewning, W. M. J. M. Clyde, W. M.* W. S. Epperson, W. M. J. ,V. Asbenhurst, W. M. J. E. Parsons, J. 1V. A. P. Franse, W. M. H. J.Brown, W. M. Herman Franke, W. M. E A. Sapper, S. W. E. J. Goodrich, W. M. I. M. Wells, S. w. Henry 0 . Davis, W. M.* Geo. W. Wood, W. M. Joe N. Hroith, W. ]\JI. 1. P. Ryland, W. M.* Thoa. A. Millburn, S. W. F. S. Marlin, W.l\I. W. H. Metcalf, W. M. O. B. Ingals, J. W. T. .B"'.Wheat, S. W. T. F. Frazer, W. M. Ohas. A. Leedy, S. W. S. A. Howard, W. M. Elmer Mann, S. w. JOg. S. Bass, S. W. T. N. Woodruff, W. M.*

1898. ]

Appendix. Lodge..

305 Representative.

RURAL ....•.•••••.•••.....•••....... No.

316 J. H. Barr, W. M. J. C. Riggs, S. W.*

CORNER STONE....................

323 George A. Slatery, S. W. 324 D.W. Wallace, W. M. W ...O. Dunn, S. W.

Frank W. Thaxter, J. W. McDoNALD....... .•.• ..•• .•. ••• .••

A. C. Warner, J. W. MT.

ZION....

327 A. T. Hollenbeck, W. M.

"T. L. Phelps, S. W.

....•

331

CHILLICOTHE •.•.••••..•...••..•••

333 334

CHARITY.

BRECKENRIDGE...................

JOPLIN.............................. HALLSVILLE.......................

335

W. S. Fowler, W. J\'1. E. F. Hartzell, J. W.* C. E. Cornue, W. M.* S. J. Dewey, W. M.;<· W. A.Skelton, W. M. W. H. Brink, W. M. H. O. Elberg, W. M. C. Adams, W. M.*

MOBERLy.........•.•.•.....• ,.......

336 340 344

FELLOWSHIP.......................

345 M. T. Balsley, W. M.

ARLINGTON........................

346 351 352 353 354

WESTPORT....... ...••..•••.••.••••

MOSAIC ••••.•....••• ' .•••••.•.•.••• FRIEND ••.•.•....•.•.•.•..•••.••••••

BENTON............................. HEBRON •••.•

I......................

ADELPHI........................... ANCIENT LANDMARK...........

Aux VASSE........................ NORTHWEST........................ TUSOAN ••••••••.....•...•••.•.......

RIDDICK. .••••.•• ....•.•.•••••.••••

HIRAM............................... FRATERNAL .•.•...•....••.....•..• ADAIR............. •..•• CRESCENT HILL.................. COMPOSITE

WILLIAMSTOWN................... W AYNESVII,LE..................... G. L. Ap.-20.

355 356 357 358 360

Robt. A. Wilson, J. W. J. F. Rhea, W. M. E. M. Lo~an, W. M. T. L. Robertson, Wu M.* F. D. Gildersleeve, W. M. W. M. Treloar, W. M. A. S. Houston, S. W. J.S. Hall, W. M.* Jas. N. Farris, W. M. Jno. B. Harris, W. M. Jno. G. Yates,J. vV.* J. F. Schoenecke, W. M. Wm. Dodd, W. M. Chas. A. Thompson) S. W. C. S. Dickie, J. W.

361 Harry Furth, W. M. * 362 W. B. Sisson, J. W. 363 Geo. Cable, W. M.*

3,66 368 869 370 375

T. V.Johns, j. W.* Thos. J. Craig, W. ~I. 0 . L. Mills, W.M. E. E. Herriff, W. M. Newton Doran, W. M. Frank J~ Chrisman, W. M.

[()ct.

306' Representative.

Lodge. \VAyNESyILLE....•••..••.•.•.•••• No. I{ING

HILL................ CITy...............

C~UEE~

.. ..

REyNOLDS..... .•. . .... .... . ......•. ..-\.RC,A.. N A.. ••••••• •• • .••. . ••• •••..• .• .

MARIONVILLE.................... RAYT01V'N

CHRls'rIAN. .

.•.. .. . ..

PrIcE EVERTON.......................... MALDEN CHARLESTON....................... ~iONTROSE

IBERIA..............................

JoPP..A.. •••'............. ••••••••••••••• CACHE.............................. ITASKA GATE OF THE TEMPLE..........

GALT SAMARITA.N •••.••.••••.••. •••••••••

Gr.lENw·oOD .•••••..•....•.•.....•..

NEW MADRID..................... WINONA............................ MACK'S

CREEK..................

EXCELSIOR

ANCHOR............................ "'VEST GATE........................

GREENFIELD BELTON

CECIL.................

BARNESVILLE.....................

875

\V. I-L Locker, J. vV".

376 J. Y. Foley, W. M. 880 ,V. B. IIi~ht, W. M.

385 A.I.. G'eorge, W. lVI. 389 J. F. IUcbardson, \V. 1\1.* 890 :Ed\yard Sinclair. W. 'M.* 391 Jacob Crouse, J. VV. 392 'V.H. \Varran, 'V. lVI. 399 I. 1\1. King, W. 1\:'L 405 C. H. Van Pelt, W. 1\I. 406 J. H. l\fcRee, J. vV.* 407 tJas. A. Boone, IVL* 408 'V. S. \Vinkler, W. IVL 410 John Ferguson, \V. IVI:. G. R. Mace, J. 'V.* 411 E. C. Steele, 'V. M.* l~. C. Steele, S. vV.* E. C. Steele, J. W.* 416 B A. Dickson, W. M. 420 Adolph Kleintopf, vV. M.i(· 422 Fred W.Ball,W. M. Burt S. I"ee, S. W. 423 Nicholas Carns, W. M. 424 P. A.Benham, W. M:',(427 Zack Obriant, W. M.* Zack Obriant, J. W. 429 Joel Cook, W. M.* 430 L. T. Mucklat, W. M.* , L. T. l\Iucklat, S. W. 433 W. L. Moulder, W. M. N. ·V. Moulder, J. W.?(· 441 R. B. Burns, ~T. M.* 443 Frank S. Strite, W. M. Herman W~ Fay, S. W. E. W. Hughes, J. W. 445 L. Moller, W. M. John N. Denny, S. 'V. R. B. McConnell,·J. V'\t. 446 J. B.McLemore, W. ,lVI. 450 T. R. Hughes, W. M. 454 H. C. Garrett, W. M.* 455 G. A. Farris, W. M.

'V.

1898. ]

jlppendi~e.

Lodge.'

307 Representative.

BARNESYILLE ..........•.•...•••.. No. JONESBURG

455 C. W. BUford, S. "\,V. 457 Jno.J. Wells, W.l\L

LAMBSKIN••.••...•• or'

460

CARUTHERSVILLE.. ...•••••• SANTA

...

CLIFTON..........

461 462 463

NODAWAy.........................

470

MINERAL ••••.• ,.......... •.. •......

471 475 478

GOLDEN.............................

RACINE RICH

HILL........................

JEWEL ••••••••..•...•.............•. MARCELINE.......................

OLINTONVILLE... .. ...•..•......•• !{IRK'WOOD •••••.•.•..••.• ....•••. • CAIRO .•••••••.••..•••••.•.••. .••..•

IJAKEVILLE........................ VANDALIA LEWISTO'VN

479 486' 481 482 484 486 489 491 494

CRANE...............................

500 502 504 506 509 5] 1 515 518 519

CLIFTON HEIGHTS. ..••.•........

520

GATE CITy........................

I... ANE's PB:AIlUE..................

52'2 5,26 5.2 7 5'28 531

DEXTER........

5132

JAMESON ••••.••........... ....•.... PHILADELPHIA... ... ... ..•. .... ... PLATTE OITY..................... LATHROP.............. ..•..••• •.•...

VAN BUREN....................... SKIDMORE............

GALENA............................. ORIENTAL...........................

WAY~E....................

HIGBEE •••••••••••..•..•....••... "

CONWAy.............................

T. P. Rixey, J. W. H. Harrington, \V. M. Hina C. Schult, '\V. :1\1.* T. A. Bailey, "\,V. ~f. O. H. Wilson, "'v. lVL* Cbas. 1\1:. McNeal, S. \~r. S. A. Minard, 'V. M.

O. O. Humkin~,'V. 1V1. F. C. Rea, \V. M.* F. C. Rea, S. W. W. W. Ferguson, S. W. John Holloway, W. 1\1:. G. H. PttttersOD, S. 'V.* Thos. B. Sloey, J. W.. George McGuire, S. vV. Ohas. A. Dunnavant, W. M.. J. W. Stigall, 'V.. M. E. G. Schreiner, S. 'iV. J. O. Terrill, \V. M. "\,V. O. Flack, W. M. J. F. Brown, W. M.* W. E. Thurston, \V.M.* G. K. \Vhite McGee, W. M. J. O. Dougherty, W. M. Geo.Monger, S.. W.* J. M. Hutt, 'V. M. C. ·0. Craig, W. M. F. W. MoUenbrock, S. \V. J. J. Williams, W. M. J. J. Williams, S. W.* J. J.Williams, J. W.* Frank A. Shield, " .... M. Wm. H. Haley, S. W.. Joseph C. Mukish, J. W. F. E. Bower, W. M. O. H. Lucy, S. W.* J. V. Adams, W. M.* O. Hanson, S. "\,V. M. C. Harrison, W. M. Philip Collins, \V. M.*

Appendix.

308 Lodge. COLUMBIA•••••••.•••••••••••••.•.•• No.

534

INGOl\>LA.R...........................

536

BETIIEL .•...••.......

537 538

FRANKLIN ••..••••.•.•..•••••...••

541

MEXICO.............................

544 547 550

STELLA

••.

SOUTH GATE....... ...••..••. .....

ROSE HILL........................ Mosco"'v............................

551 558

NELS01' .••••••••.••••••••••• .•••••••

560

yORK................................

563

PENDLETON........................

[Oct.

Representative. Cbas. Meyer, W. M.~ Chas. Meyer, S. W.* ·Chas. Meyer, J. W. J. H. Warren, W. M.* J. H. Warren, J. W. W. B. Elgin, W. M.* Chas. W. McKinley; W. M.* Chas. W. McKinley, S.W. H. C. Hamilton, W. M. J. H. Bartle, J. W.* J. C. Wilkins, W. M. William Clough, W. M.* Louis M. Burns, W. M. ~J. B. Brown, S. W. Ed. Zimmerman, VV. M. J. M. Wilson, Sr., W. M. B. E. Staples, S. W. p. H. Johnson, J. W. W. F. Kuhn, W. M.*

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. F. J. Tygard, G'rand Maste','. E. F. Allen, Deputy G'rand Master. C. H. Briggs, Grand Senim' ~Varden. Campbell Wells, Grand J~tnior lVarden.

Samuel M. Kennard, Grand TreasU'rer. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary. ~ Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer. John W. Robinson, G1'and Chaplain.

John H. Miller, Gp'and Chapla'in. Joseph C. Finagin, Grand Senior Deacon.

C. S. Glaspell, Grand Junior Deacon. H. H. Hohenschild, Grand Marshal. Wm. Richardson, Grand J,farshal. J obn C. Yocum, Grand Sword Beare,,·. A. Fisher, Grand Senior Steward. Leslie Orear, Grand Junior Steward. Leroy B. Valliant, G1'and P'1,J,rslti'uant. A. S. Houston, Grand Orato1'. A. L. Ross, Grand Orator. John W.Owens, G'rand Tile?'.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND MASTERS.

John D. Vincil, St. Louis. W. R. Stubblefield, St. Louis. Dorsey A. Jamison, St. Louis. J. B. Thomas, Albany. A. M. Hough, Jefferson City. J. R. Parson, St. Louis. Joseph S. Browne, St..roseph.

C. C. Woods, Springfield. Rufus E. Anderson, Hannibal. Lee A. Hall, St. Louis. Robt. F. Stevenson, Kansas City. Thom~sE. Garrett, St. Louis. James W. Boyd, St. Joseph. Noah M. Givan, Harrisonville.

1898. ]

Al)]Jendix.

PAST GRAND WARDEN.

~fartin Collins,

St. Lonis.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dal\:ota. Wm. Richardson, Mississippi. Robt. E. Collins, Arizona. ~rartin Collins, Illinois. John R. Parson, Idaho. W. F. Kuhn, Kansas. Jack P. Richardson, Florida. A. 1'1. Hough, Alabama. Geo. E. Mayhall, Delaware. Campbell Wells, Georgia. E. F. Allen, Maine. Wm. R. Stubblefield, ~ranitoba. James B. Austin, Michigan.

How4rd Watson, Minnesota. Wm. A. Hall, Montana. James W. Boyd, New Jerse~~. Noah M. Givan, New York. A. :Fisher, North Carolina. Lee A. Hall, Oregon. C. C.. Woods, Quebec. Thos. E. Garrett, Scotland. Joseph S. Browne, South Dakota. Allan McDowell, Texas. John D. Vincil, Virginia. R. E. Anderson, Wisconsin.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

A. Fisher, Second District. J. M. Bolster, Fourth District. E. F. Hartzell, Eighth District. C. C. Bigger, Twelfth District. Geo. E. Mayhall, Fourteenth District. A. J. Colman,. Nineteenth District. V. F. Boor, Twentieth District. A. L. Ross, Twenty-Third District: A. S. Houston, Twenty-Fifth District. P. P. Ellis, Twenty-Sixth District. J. T. Short, Thirtieth District. ~John Isbell, Thirty-First District.

R. W. McMullin, Thirty-Second District. RowardWatsou, Thirty-Third District. H. H. Hohenschild, Thirty-Fourth District. W. B. Dunnegan, Thirty-Ninth District. Harmon Cline, Forty-Second District. E. C. Steele, Forty-Fourth District. T. W.. Cotton, Forty-Fifth District. F. A. Kage, Forty-Seventh District. John H. Dunmire, Forty-Ninth District. Geo. E. Matthews, Fifty-First District. R. N. Gray, Fifty-second District. J. V. Adams, Fifty-Fifth District.

Appendi~t.

3.10

PAsrr MASTERS. ;Vmne. Geo. 1f. Spalding

;~:sHA.D~~:~~::

J. L. Isaacs "Tro. Gillespie V. O. Saunders

Wm. H.1-rlayo A. H. Wallis ~.f. C. I..le\vis F. Cf. Boellme Hel1ry flahn ()has. A. Sellill John Buchanan Chas. \\raughop Hellry I.Jthou Jno. Greenough B. V. Chase D. C. Gilchrist Peter Schaffnit II. J. 1fcKellops D. C. Viehle

H. B. Butts George Pierce flenry Shulse ,\V111. A. Hall Carl Philips G. A. Fisher J. T. Short H. S. Baxter H. M. Pettit J. H. Potts .TI10. A. Rich (). J. South P11il. Radarl -Tno. T. Bo~·d Jules C. Lachance Geo. '1'. ~ratthews II. '\V. Heidorn "\'V·. D. Crandall .T. E. Pardonnur Ii'..A.. Kage (leo. J. Berrle H. W. Renselmeier Robt. E. C,ollins T. J. Whit,ely

Lodge.

So.

Missouri................

:~ . :::::~~;i~~~~~~ :~""""~:~~~:~~:~~".'.'.'~~:~:~~:~ :::~'.'.:::~~::~::~~:~~::: ::~

:..

IvIissouri................................................ Missouri ;................ Missouri........................................................ Missouri 1vfissouri ..

;

~ 1 J 1

1 1

~rissouri........

J\feridial1................. Meridian Beacon George Washington...... George vVasllington George "\Vashington George '\'Vashington George ·VVashingtorl..... George Washington........ St. Louis.... .. Naphtali Napbtali Naplltali.. Napht~li ...........•.•... Ralls .. Mt. l\!oriah................. 1ft. MoriaIl...... Jeffersoll.................................... Jefferson :..................... Bonhomme ,................... Wakenda............................................... Centralia............. Cambridge

2 2

~........

LiI1Il

9 9 9 9

9 9 20 25 25

25 25 83 40 40 4,8 48 45 52 59

68f){)

Polar Star.................................................................. 79 Polar Star 79

Polar Star..............

Polar Star.................................................................. 79 BridgetoIl........................ Brookfield... Friendship.

80 ..•... ..

St. Mark's............................................................ Erwin Erwin Occidental Occidental

J. H..·Bethune

Occidental

G. U. Heimburger Jas. B. Austin•... ~ 1-1.. A. Kroeger F. J. Prosser R. W. ~rc~Iullel1

Occidental Occidental.....•... , Occidental ; Occi(lental Joachim

8()

8\) 9a

121 121 163 168

163

, ;

163 163 163 163 164

1898. ]

811

-,-Vcune. Robt. I..amar J). Wyatt E. \V. I.lcague M. L. Cohn CUb. W. Carsoll "V. J. l~ulks H. D. Blake.man II. C. StevellSoll HCllry Marquand .Jas. A. Gordon

Texas Griswold Pride of the ,,,rest Pride of the vVest Pride of the 'Vest California California California Chamois Trilumina :

Chas. Forchard

Poplar Bluff·

fJOllis 1\ICCtltchen F. 'V. Mott .Jack P. Richardson Wm. Richardson Moses Ely W. K. Spinney : Louis C• .Eleyl

Fotlr Mile Good Hope............... Good Hope

JOhll

17~1

183 UD 183 185 205

209 ~

212 218 218

Keystone

248

243 243 243

Ke)rstone

W. H. Fox: ~Tame's Fine Chas.J. IJocke P. P. Ellis M. Morrison , Wm. Sessingha.lls..................... W. N. Bahrenburg C. H. Pellet...

W. L. Tribbe AI. D. Gooddin

A. C. Robinson

I{eystone

B. Scllmidt

C. Meyers Eden Reed...... Simon Suss..... Isaac P. Ryland (}ottlieb C:. Rose '1\ N. Woodruff W. T. Newman J. G. Snow....

No. 177 178 179 '179

.I.lHlyc.

Keystone Keystone Keystone

243 243

!{e:ystolle MOl1tgomery City

24,3

A.urora

246 261 26,2 267 2'67

...~urora.

'267

Florence ·Holden

Aurora Aurora I.odge of Truth Cosmos Cosmos Cosmos. Temple Ashland

2'67 ~

.. .

282 282 299 SOt) 315 323 328

.••...

Jerusalenl ~ .. ·C{)rner-Stone

Corner-St,one

CorIlerS·tone

323

~~I~:::Z:~~::;:~::::::.::::.::::::::: ~:E~·:;·:.:.:::::.;:.::::::.::.:.:::.:::.::::::::.~:.· .:.: : : : .:.: .: .: : :.:.:.:.:.:.:.: J. S. Hall·... ..•... Obas.· A.• Rosebrough W. P. Hanco,ck

Nick: R. Wall Freel. A. Smith Be·n.F\Nelson Scott Brewitt Wallace Delafield

G. W.Memann J~s.

M. Bre~k~.nridge C. 1,.1. vVheeler Gaskill J. Filsin.ger

Adelphia. Tuscan Tuscan T1lscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan

a55

360

360 ·300 860 860

:'~BO

. 360

·'1'u8can

aCtO

Cache

416

C::ache Itaska

416 42()

[Oct.

Appendix.

312 Ncr,rne.

Lodge.

Jacob Lampert O. E. White

Carl H. Hoffman Fred Butler \V. P. French. P. A. Benham R. M. Hyalns " Thos. Brown........ Peter Steinman............. :!.\tI. D. Strait Jas. H. Absolom , Francis Johnson.. FraIlk V. Smith o.

Itaska Itaska Itaska Itaska Itasca.. ...•.. Samaritan Allchor West Gate 'Vest Gate West Gate West Gate West Gate \ West Gate

420 420

'Vest Gate

Philip Kopplin Robt. J. Loyd Michael Foerstel John D. 1YIoore H. 1f. Hopke .A.• J. Colman J. 'V. Ferguson S. Cluett ; vV. J. Nix

Lambskin Lambsl{in Lambskin Rich Hill· Paynesville Platte City Clifton Heights Clifton Heights Gate Cit)"' Conway Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill

Ed. C. Carroll...... 'Vm. H. Hawkin C. C. Jackson Martin Z.. Wiggreen. (Jhas.C. Jacksotl

~......

Edward l\tIcGuigan

C. Hallson

No.

420 424 443

445 445 445 445 445

• • •• •

445 ,145

460 460 460 4i9 499

504

520 520 ~........

522 528

550 550 550 550

' ,

550

Fraternally sUbmitted,

J. PERCIVAL SMITH, J. H. H. BAKER, W. C. McFARLAND, Committee.

1898. ]

313

RECAPl'rULArrlON OF

GllAND SECIlE'rARY'S TABUI.lAR STATEMENT.

Chartered Lodges on the Rolls, October, 1897............................................ 563 Ceased to exist during 1897-98 8 Chartered October 20, 1898 :... Total Lodges, 1898...... Total Lodges represented, 1898. .

555 9 564 286

>. •••••• •••••••• .••

MEMBERSHIP RETURNS.

Initiated Passed.....

1,895 1,809

Rai<:;ed

1,736

Affiliated. Reinstated Dimitted .. .. Suspended for uumasonic conduct Suspended for non-payment of dues...... Expelled..

855 ;)41 813

;........

Died

22 901 38 459 2,233

GaiIl................................................................

2,932 699

NOTE.-rrhe· membership obtained from the reporting Lodges amounts to 30,989. There are twelve delinquent Lodges from which no returns have been received. L,ast year these Lodges returned 371 members. Es,ti:m.ating their membership at the same, ' the total membership will foot up 31,360~ Any increase in said ~odges would make a gain over 1897 of more than 800. This is the best showing :as to increase for a number of years. ..

[Oct.18H8. ]

ERRATA.

On'$'page 234, tentll line, read "elect" instead of

'~re-elect."

INDEX. A Annual Meeting " " Openillg " " Closing .. ,.,. " " 1899 " Address " " Committee on, appointed "" "Report of "Army Lodge"-Dispensation for declined Address of Grand J\laster Referred to Committee " " " Report of Conlmittee on

3 4 95 98

5-17 4

31 9 4 31 23 64, 69--84 ~ 46 32 App.182, 183 ,. 23 13, 14, 15, 10, 94, 95 0

Appeal~

" Report of Committee on Accounts, Report of Committee on " Committee on, Appointed Addresses of Grand Secretaries

An110unceme11ts App<;>intments

Annual Election

AnnuJ;lICommllnicatioIl 1899;Time of 98 Amended laws ' 89 Amendment to By-Laws 34, 37, 47, 53,54,57,68,89 " Adopted 47, 53, 54, 89 0

•••••••••

.d ••••••••

Defeated ,.

Addendum Ash Grove Lodge, No. 436

54 97 6,31

316

index.

[Oct.

B Biographical Sketch of Grand lVlaster Tygard 99, 100 . Blanks , 20 Board of Directors of "Home," Report of President and Officers App. 232-241 Boards of Relief, Reports of 17-20 " "Report of Committee on 63 Breckenridge Lodge, No. 334 13, 32 t • • • '• • • • •

c Canton Property 16 Cemetery Lot-Comlnittee appointed on 16 " "Report of Committee on 91 Credentials, Committee Appointed 4 ' " Report of 4; App.299-312 " Charity, Report of Committee ~ 58 Charters Granted, 1898 45 ~ 10, 22 " Issued, 1897 9, 22 " Arrested 10, 24 " Duplicate " Restored 7, 23 " Surrendered " 23 " Suspended 10,23 Ohartered Lodges, Report of Committee on 59-62 Oentennial Anniversary of death of Geo. Washington..14, 32 " I.' Committee appointed 36 Corner-Stones 14, 24 Craft, Financial State ~ 26 Committees, Special, Appoillted 16,36, 37, 54 " Standing, Appointed " 32 " "Chairnlen of 95 u

•••••••••••••••••

Index.

1898.J

317

Correspondence, Report on, Presented " "" Commissions issued " recommended " presented

45 App. 1-181 22, 24 ~ 25 44

D 11~13

Decisions of Grand Master Dispensations, Special, Granted " Lodges Under " " Refused D. D. Grand Masters, Report of Committee on

"Reports of

9, 24 9, 22,45 9

48-51; App. 188-213

"Mileage and per dienl recomIllellded to 15, 32, 68 " " "Vacancies Filled 15 " " "List of Appointed 96 Districts and District Deputy Gra11d Masters.. App. 279-298 Deaths, L~t of App. 214-218 Dead Lodges, List of App. 272-278 Dedication of Halls 24 " Chapel Masonic Home -" " 5 Delinquent Lodges "." " 25 Defunct Lodges 22, 23 Directors of Home, Elected ", .. "." 30 District Deputy Grand Masters Appointed~ 15 Duplicate Charters 10, 24 0

E "E,astern Star"-Thanks to Exemplification of Work El~otion of Grand Officers Subordinate Officers "

5, 31 35, 57 : 64 9

••••••

Inde:r.

318

ExpulsiollS of Worshipfull\Iasters U Reported Er\\7in Lodge, No. 121-Singing·Section

Financial Report " Standing' of GralldLodge

[()ct. 65, 66 App. 227

4,.56

26 26 " . Tables App. 256-26H ll'oreign Correspondence, Report on, Presellted 45 " " H" App. 1-181 " Relations 14 :B""'raternal Relatipns 14 Fenton Lodge, No. 281 30, 62 "

G Grand Lodge Opened ; 4 " . "Closed ~ 95 " " Dues 10, 25, 26 " Funds 26, 97 " " Pro'perty If) " " " By-Laws 34, 37,47,53,54,57,68, " " Returns 10, 22, 25, 61 13 " Representatives Appointed ,( " near other Grand Lodges, List

·.. App.184, 185

Grand Representatives from other Grand Lodges, near Grand Lodge of Missouri, List of 14; App. 186, 187 Grand Lodge Representatives Present App. 309 cc " Proceedings " 23 Grand Master's Address 5-17 " " " Report 011 .•••.••••••..•••••••.•.••.... 31

319

Index.

1898J

Grand Secretary, lleport of 22-26 " " Recapitulation of App. 313 App. 242-269 " " Stateluent of " Secretaries, List of App. 182, 183 (iraIld rrreasurer, Report of 27-29 "Lecturer, " 38-44 " Officers Elected .................................•............ 65 " " Installed 94 " ." i\.ppoillted 94 . n ••••••••••••••••••••••••

H'"

•••••

C-rreenville Property (Johnson Lodge)

H "Home," MasoniQ, Mention of, by Grand Master 14 "" " Report on 30; App.232-241 ~, " Directors Chosen 30 .. " Visiting Committee Appointed 33 ~, " " "Report of 21 " " Invitatron from Accepted 30 IIistorical Comnlittee 16,92

. I Instructioll, Lodges of Installation Irlvitations Invasion of Jurisdiction

o ••••••••••••••••

' •••••

})4

1.4, 30 13, 38

J Jurisprt1dence, Report of OOlllmittee on Johnson Lodge property

85-89 6

K .,J;i·~cr,c:IJ..I.0.C;~.O City, Session of ] 899 at : 84 Kentucky Grand Lodge-Greetings fron1 34 " " ~, " ~t\.cknowledgelnent of..34

3~O

Index.

[Oct.

L Laying Corner-Stones 14, 24 Lodges of Instruction : 5 ~ 9, 22 " Under Dispensatioll " Consolidated 23 38-44 Lecturer, Grand, Report of I.lodges, Under Dispensation, Report of Comnlittee on ... 45 t, Chartered, Report of Committee on 59-62 " According to Districts App. 279-298 " New, Chartered 22, 45, 98 " Dead, List of App. 272-278 " Removal of 9, 23 Louisville Lodge, No. 428 6, 31 6 Latimer Lodge, No. 395

M Masters, D. D. G., List of 9G Matters referred to Grand ~iaster-Report on 6-8 Mandeville Lodge, Property of 7 "Masonic Home of Missouri" 14, 30,32 Report of President App. 232 " " " Report of Supt App. 234 " " " Report of Secretary '" App. 239 " " " Report of Treasurer . .App. 240 " " " Account 26 " " " List of New Members..App. 235 " " " Directors Chosen 30 Invitation from Accepted 30 " " " " " " Report of Visiting Committeeon 21 Memorials : 21, 33, 36, 63 " Report of Committee on· 55, 68 "

(J;

II •••••••

Tablets

••• 0

101-103

Mexican Masonry-Report of Committee .................•.. 92

1898.J

Index.

3£1

Mileage and Per Diem, Re-port Masollic Hall, Comlnittee on, Appointed " " " Report of Nlasters suspended '

68 33

54 8, 31, 36, 52; 65

New Lodges New trial ordered Non-Payment of Dues, Suspensions for Non-Reporting Lodges 0

22, 45,98 ',' .11

App. 218-226

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

22, 61

o Obituaries, Comlnittee on, Appointed " Reports of COIDlnittees on Officers, Grand, Present

"Elected

33 H3 3; App. 30S 64

5-17 Official Acts of (}rand ~1aster Officers, Past Grand, in Attendance App. 308, 309 " " " i n the· Past, List of App. 270,271 " " "Biograppical Sketches of 92 Gralld, Elected "Illstalled

64 94

ct ." Appointed Outstanding .D~es: ;;: .. ;;

. .

Ohio Grand Lodge-Greetings frQllJ "

,,"

52 ~2

"A.ckl'lowledgement of

p Petition Presented Pay Roll, Committee OD, A~p~pqinted ~ "" " Report {)f..:.· Past Grand Officers. in the Past, List of

"" "

" i n Attendance

Masters, List of Present Physical Qualifications, Decision on Printing Proceedings Po~trait Grand Master G. L. Ap.-21.

·.·

·36

85 App. 270,271 App. 308, 309 App. 3~O-312

10 ·........•. 23 Frontispieee

[Oct.

Indea.~.

(~,uestion

Submitted

Re-Bt=tllotil1g ~ 9 ReturI1S 10, 22, 25. 61 22-26 of Gralld Secretary " "Grand rrreasurer 27-29 " "Ci-ralld I../ecturer 38-44 " "PresidentandDirectors of "Hollle" Al)l). 232-241 " "C~onllllittee on Ciralld l\faster's Address 31 "" " " Appeals alld Grievances.. 64, 69--84 "" " " Charity 58 ,,(( " " Chartered Lodges 59-62 " " " " Lodges under Dispellsation 45 "" " " "\Va)rs alld J\feans 6f3 "" " " ACC011nts 46 "" " " Jurispruden?e 85-89 "'" " " D. D. G. M. Reports 90 "" " " Credelltials 4; App. 299-312 u" a " Obituaries U3 "" " " rr-'Iransportatioll and FIotels 93 "" " " JYlasonic Hall ; 5:! "" " " Pay Roll 85 "" " " Masonic I-Iolne Visiting 21 " " " " l\lenl0rials 55, 68 Resolutions " 30, 37, 54,57,59 Report on Correspolldence 45; App. 1-181 " "Suspended l\lasters 52 Reports of D. D. G. Masters 48-51; App. 188-213 Representatives, List of Grand, near other Gralld Lodges 13; App. 184, 185 Representatives, List of Grand, near Grand I.Jodgoe of Missouri 13; App. 186, 187 co

••••

1898.J

Index.

Representatives in Attendance Relief, St. Louis Board of, Report of " Kansas City" " " Springfield " " ". . " St. Joseph" Recapitulation, Grand Secretary Reinstatements' Removals · Representatives, Grand, Appointed Recon1mendations of Grand. Master Ritual, Comnlittee on, Appointed Richland Lodge, No. 382 ,

3fd3

App. 299-308 19 ,; 19 " " 17 , 18 App. 313 App. 228-231 ~ 9, 23 "..13; App. 184-187 , 6, 7, 9 33 ~ 10, 31

s Special Comrnittees Appointed 16, 36, 37,54 " Dispensations " " 9, 23,24 " Elections Permitted 9, 24 Secret Wol"'k 35, 57 S·essioll0·f 1899 ".. ".. " .98 tIle Craft, Financial " " " " 26 Standing Con1nlittees. t •.••••• " 32 ig·ecretaries, Grand, List of App. 182, 183 ,Suspended Charters 10, 23 ,Suspended Masters 8, 31,36,52, 65 " "Committees appointed ., 36 " " "Reports of 52 Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues App. 218-226 Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct App. 227 ~ 5 .State Lodges of Illstruction .S1.1.pplemelltal Financial Report of Granel Secretary 97 Subjects referred to Grand Master 6-8, 61 St.Louis Board of Relief-1\rlemorial. 36, 62

Index.

[Oct.

. Tabular Statenlents ; App. 242-269' Texas Lodge, No. 177 " 7, 23,31 'Transportation of Represelltatives " ,,23 " COlnnlittee 011, i\.ppoillted." 38 Trial, New, Ordered " ~ 11 Telegram Greetings fronl Grand Lodge of I{entucky ".34 " " " " ()hio 52:

U 11

lTniol1ville Lodge, No. 210

V \Tisiting C0111mittee-lVIasonic IIolue-Appointed, 1898 95 " ,," " "-Report of, 1897 21 Vote of Thanks-Singing Section of Erwi11 Lodge, No. 121 ..50" " Brother Ora Pearson 56 " " Railroads and Hotels 94

W Work Exemplified " " 35,57 Ways and Means, Report of Committee on 66 Worsl1ipful Masters Suspended 8,.31, 36, 52, 65 " " "C0111111ittees appointed on 3B " " " "Reports 011. 52 " "Expulsions of 66 vVashington, George-Centennial Anniversary of death of 14, 32,36

.Y Yancy Lodge, No.148

16,路31