1899 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

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K.A..NSAS CITY. IHo. GRAND l\I.A..STER,

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OFFICIALPR0CEEDINGS OF THE

SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

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S'l'A'l'E OF MISSOURI, CONVENED AT

!(ANSAS CITY, OCTOBER 17, A. D., 1899 ;A.L., 5899.

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PROCEEDIN'GS OF THE

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M. WI GRAND LODGE, AI F. & A. M., STATE OF lVIISSOURI.

rrhe Seventy-Ninth Annual Uomlnunicatioll of the l\tlost Worshipful Grand I..Jodge of Ancient, Free and J.t\.ccepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the Acadelny of Music" Kansas City, 1\10., October 17, 1899, at 10 o'clock, A. M. 'rhe follo\ving Grand Officers were present: E. F. ALLEN O. H. BRIGGS CAMPBELL WELLS ............................•........• J. C. FINAGIN SA1\lUEL 1\'1. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL ALLAN McDOWELL REV. ~JOHN H. l'rlILLER REV. JOHN W. ROBINSON JOHN C. YOCU:M CHARLES S. GLASPEIJL ~ A.. FISHER.. . LESLIE OREAR WM. RICHARDSON H. H. HOHENSCHILD L. B. VALLIANI).' A. L. ROSS. REV. W. W. BOyD A. S. HOliSTON •JOHN W. OWEN

M. TV. G'rand Master. R. W. Dep71,tu Grand Ma~ter. R. lV. Grand Senior l'Varden. R. W. Grand Jttnior lVarden. R. W. Gratl,d TreaswrM'. . R. W. Grand Secretary. R. TV. G'rand Lect1.f,re'r. R. W. Grand Ohaplain. R. W. Gra,nd Ghapla'in. Grand Sen'ior Deacon. Grand J'l.I/I'l/l:or Deacon. U'rand Senft-or Ste'wara. Grand J'U/fviorSteward. Grand Marshal. Ott'and Marshal. Grand S'wora Beare'r.

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OPENING.

Ci-rand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FOR~I by the Cirand ntfaster, assisted by the Grand Officers, preceded by appropriate music. The Rev. ~John H. Nliller, Grand Chaplain, offered the follo,ving prayer: o Lord, God, Creator of the Universe, who inhabitest eternity, who created us and whose we are, we come into Thy presence with thanksgiving. For the untold mercies of the past year we thank Thee. For life, and health, and prosperity, we express our grateful thanks. On 1fasons' homes and Masons' loved ones, ever dear to us, we call down Th~' blessing. For the magnificent achievements ot our Order, which we have been enabled to bring to lilass through Thy grace, mercy and strength, we give Thee praise. Upon this Grand Body and all its constituent Lodges, we pray that heaven's blessing may descend. Bless, we entreat of Thee, Thy servant, our Grand Master. 1Iay the light of heaven beam on his pathway. Remember all who are associated with him in official rank, and give to each Thy divine blessing. Be with us in our deliberations, and help us to ever keep in mind the sublime tenets of Masonry. Remember all Masonic homes where the shadow of sorrow abides, bless the widows and the orphans. Over this whole Grand Jurisdiction may peace and harmony prevail. And to Thy great and holy name be everlasting praises given, world without end, Amen.

rrhe constitutional number of Lodges being representeel, the Ci-rand lVlaster declared the Grand Lodge open and ready for business. CREDENTIALS.

rrhe Grand Master appointed tIle following Brethrell as COlnlnittee all Credentials: David \Vallace, \V. S. Epperson, \Vnl. Sessinghaus, W. B. Dunnegan and White McCiee. rrhecommittee reported during the session representatives present from 350 Lodges. [See r~port of Committee in i\.ppendix.] INTRODUCTION.

rrhe Grand Officers of the Gra.nd I.1odge ot Kallsas 'were announced as in attendance. The Grand Senior Deacon

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retired, with other officers, and introduced the follo'\ving Grand Officers from the Grand Lodge of Kansas: HENRY c. LOOMIS CHARLES J. WEBB THOMAS E. DEWEY ALBERT K. WILSON W. C. L. HOGIN WM. JULIEN WM. :M.SHAVER M. L. STONE JAMES P. HOWE

M. W.Grand Master.

Deputy Grand Masie,'. Grand Junior Warden. G1路cmd Secretary. Gl路and Junior Deacon. G'rand Marshal.

Past G'rand }!asfe?'. Past GTand Master. Past Onstodian.

rrhese distinguished visitors were conducted to seats on the platform, and formally welcomed by Brother E. }:(. Allen, Grand Master, in the following address: .M. lV. Bto. Loomis and

Br{;~thren of the Grand Lodoe oj ](ansas: In behalf of the M. VV'. Grand Lodge of Missouri, I extend to you, one nnd all, a e most cordial WelCOllle to this annual session of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. cannot refrain congratuhtting you on the magnificent record attained in the fort~;-three years of the existence of your Grand Lodge; in that splendid galaxy of !laIneS of the citizens of your State, whose fame has passed beyond its borders, and 'who are now conspicuous among the bright lights of the Masonic world. We know son1ething of the beautiful State in which you live, of its happy homes, of the culture and refinenlcnt of its people. We have known with pleasure of their deeds of valor, of their love of country, and loyalty to its flag. . Our Jurisdiction is somewhat larger than yours; we have broad and fertile fields; we have cities, vast in area and densely populated. We have a prosperous and influential people. The Brethr~n here assembled represent the 32,000 Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction, as grand and as good a set of men as e,"e1' knelt at a Masonic altar. \Ve are glad you itre 'with us on this occasion, at a time so auspiciotls in the history of Freemasonry, not alone in Kansas or Missouri, but in every State of our Union, and in every land "where the sunlight of liberty and intelligence is permitted to shine. We trust that your coming will prove as pleasurable to you as your presence is to us.

Cirand I\rlaster Loonlis being indisposed, Deputy (31'and l\1aster Brother Ohas. J. Webb lnade the response on part of the Gralld Officers of the Grand Lodge of I{ansas, \\rhich is as 1'o110\\7s : .Most JVorshipfu.l Gran(l11faster, G-ranct Officers and .I.l1embers of the Orand Lod[IC

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On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, I accept, with thanks, the cordial, hearty fraternal welcolue so generously extended. We bring you fraternal greetings from t1hree hundred and fifty-ni'ne Lodges and over twenty thousand Master Masons who compose the Grand Lodge of Kansas. 'fhe relations of our Grand tTurisdictions are much the same as one faluily, the relation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to the Grand Lodge of Kansas being similar to that of parent to child. A little less than fort:r-flveyearsago, while the great St~tte

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of l\Iissouri was surrounded with many careR and responsibilities, her Grand Lodge gave birth to various offspring, not the least important of which was the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The first Masonic meeting held in Kansas, of which we have record, was in the month of ~June, 1854, when eight Master Masons met in a log cabin owned by Mathew V\7'alker in the then frontier village of Wyandotte. They petitIoned the Grand Lodgeot Missouri for a dispensation to work, and, in response to their petition, a dispensation was issued on August 4, 1854, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri to Grove Lodge, now Wyandotte Lodge, No.3. Before the end of that year similar dispensations bad been issued to Lodges to do \vork at Smithton, Leavenworth, Lawrence and Kickapoo. These five Lodges by their representatives met and organized The Grand Lodge of Kansas, which held its first Annual Communication on March 17, 1856. At the tenth Annual Communication held in the year 18()O, there were present representatives from forty-five Lodges, having a membership of 1,515 Master Masons. To-day, The Grand Lodge of Kansas stands twelfth in point of numbers among the Grand Lodges of the United States, has 359 chartered Lodges with a total membership of 20,17~1 Master Masons. 'We are your offspring, and in the words of a distinguished orator of Massachusetts. "Look at us." If \ve are proud of our growth, development, and condition, you, with us, may be proud of our parentage. . It was intended that the courteous invitation to be present on this occasion, might be accepted by everyone of our Grand Officers, but our Grand Senior Warden and Grand Senior Deacon were called to ~nchigan a few days ago as escort to the body ot our late, lamented, 'Vorshipful Brother Charles M. Jones, of Wichita, whose remains they accompanied to Ann -Arbor for burial. and from this sad journey they have not yet returned. Personally, I am pleased to acknOWledge many courtesies at the hands of the Ofl1cers and members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I fe'el thoroughly at home 'within your walls. I was born within a few nliles of your borders; it has been my pleasure and privilege to have been once a citizen of your great State. In fact, my entire life has been spent in Missouri with the exception of about thirty路four years that I have lived in Kansas. As it State, Missouri may well feel proud of the position which she holds in the sisterhood of States. With her intelligent, energetic population, with her wonderful resources, I believe that she is to-day, and destined to be, the greatest State in the nation except one-Kansas. We in Kansas feel that we are constantly contributing much to the growth, prosperity and importance of Missouri. Annually from Kansas are shipped hundreds of thousands of cattle, sheep and hogs, together with millions路 of bushels of wheat and corn, which find their way to the great market p'laces in Missouri. Our merchants are among your best customers; some of our best citizens move to Mis~ouri and it has been said that the names of some of our people are sometimes found on the police records in your cities. One of the most prominent Masons now in Missouri formerly lived in Kansas, haVing maintained his residence there, I believe, until about the time that our Legislature passed certain prohibitory laws,when he moved to Missouri. I refer to that skillful Craftsman, that zealous Freemason, tbat royal good fellow, Dr. Wm. F. Kuhn. We Kansans are proud of you Missourians as our neighbors, and while you point with pride to such prominent men as Vest, Bland, Cockrell, Allen, Kuhn and the James brothers~ we, with similar feeling, refer to our destinguished Ingalls, our brilliaut Atwood, our gallant Funston, Mrs. Lease, A. K. Wilson and the Bender family.

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I desire to congratulate this Grand Lodge upon its magnificent record of the past, upon its present prosperous condition, and upon its promising future which is guaranteed while its affairs are in the hands of such zealous and accomplished Grand Officers. Again I thank you fO'r the courteous and generous hospitality extended to us to day. The Grand Lodge of Kansas will meet in February next in the Oity of Topeka, and I now take pleasure on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the Masons of Kansas, of extending to you aU an invitation to meet with us on that occasion, and sincerely hope that you will find it convenient to do so, beli~ving that these visitations and exchanges of courtesy are calculated to promote and encourage .that fraternal good feeling, good fellowship and good will which should 路ever exist between the Brethren of two great States which have a common origin, a common destiny, a common interest in the great and common cause of Ma50nry, who worship a common God, and as the events of the past few months have demonstrated, stand ever ready to protect, defend and fight under a common flag.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

M. "T. Bro. E. F. Allen, Grand Master, read' his Annual Address, ,vhich was referred to a Oomlnittee of Past Grand Masters, consisting of th,e following Brethren: John D. Vincil, R. E. Anderson, T. E. Garrett, Joseph S. Bro\vne, A. J\1.Dockery, O. C. Woods, R. F. Stevenson, J. W. Boyd, John R. Parson, J. B. Thomas, A. M. Hough, D. A. Jarnison, F. J. Tygard. The Deputy Grand Master, Brotller C. H. Briggs, appoillted Brother A. 11. Dockery as Chairman of the above Comll1ittee. The Address is as follows: ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. To the Most TVorshipful GrJ'and Lodge of Missour'i, A. F.

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are assembled to-day in the Seventy-Ninth Annual Comnlunication, as the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted lV[asons of the State of Mis8ouri- for the purpose of reviewing the important events of the past year and to effect such legislation as may be deemed wise and in keeping with the future prosperity and harmony of the institution throughout our jurisdiction. We live in the midst of the most brilliant civilization of the world. Our State, which is at the very heart's center of the garden-land of the universe (through the efforts of human genius, and the blessings of God, regard less of destruction by the ruthless hand of ignorance and devastation by war), has been gradually changing from. an 'Eden of

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beauty into a garden of industry with even additional beauty and grandeur; our fields of harvest, our mines with their varied products, the wealth of our forests and streams, the exuberance _of our climate, throngh the agencies of the mart, the factory, the railway, and the boat, serve industrious mankind with a bountiful supply of "the corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy." Almost coeval with the first settlements on Missouri soil were the ligh ts placed upon the altars of Masonry, and" from then until now it has carried its humanizing influences, its charities, its social pleasures, its craft ambitions, in the advance guard of our civilization. The perfume'''' from the altars of Masonry has permeated the lives of many thousands of Ollr citizens. It has entered the home and gladdened the hearts of those about the fireside; it has been continually upon the highway, in the office and place of business or occupation, in the factory, upon the farm, at the mine, in the courts of justice and halls of legislation; Freemasonry has established more lasting friendships than any kno\vn institution of the world. Thus in the twilight of the nineteenth century, as we glance backward along the great high way of Masonry and set a mile-stone at the end of another year's happy and prosperous journey, we cannot bu t acknowledge the mercy and goodness of the Supreme Grand Master whose watchfulness and care has been ever over us-and guided us in all our undertaking-so OUR FRATERNAL DEAD.

During- the past year many of our Brethren have passed to the "Lodge Above." Notable among the number is Morris Leftwich, for ten years Superintendent of the Masonic Home, who died December 4, 1898. James O. Riggs, for many years an active member of this Grand and who served several- years as Deputy Grand Master and Lecturer of his District, died August 2,. 1899.

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Alvin Haynie, D. G. M. of the Thirty-Seventh District, having served this Grand Lodge faithfully in such capacity for several years, died October 2, 1899. And they are now At rest With kindred spirits-spirits 'Yvho ha,\1e blessed The human brotherhood By labors, cares, and counsels for their good." II

The Oommittee on Necrology will, in due time, submit appropriate memorials.

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OFFICIAL ACTS.

My first official duty after my installation as Granq Master, was the appointment of fifty-five District Deputy Grand Masters, who had commissions promptly forwarded from the office of the Grand Secretary.

Brother R. N . Gray, of the Fifty-Second District, resigning such office, I appointed Brother T. L. Bobertson, of Ozark, Mo., and Brother W. H. Barrett, of the Thirty-Fifth District, resigning, I appointed Brother W. B. Harrison. I also appointed the various Standing Committees, as shown by our Seventy-Eighth Annual Proceedings. Charters were issued to nine Lod~es, as per adopted report of the Oommittee on Lodges U. D. and shown on page 45, in Proceedings 1898, each was set to work in the regular manner, as required under Article 5, Section 45, in our Book of Oonstitutions. INSTALLATION.

I'L V~T. Bro. SalTIUe} M. Kennard, not being in attendance at the last Grand Lodge Session, but being re-elected as its Treasurer, on October 28, 1898, I appointed ~1. W. Bro. J obn D. Vinci! as my Special Deputy to install in office the Grand Treasurer elect. I afterwards received a communication advising me of such installation. OFFICIAL BONDS.

The bonds of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, as provided by the Oonstitution, I received at the hands of my predecessor immediately upon my installation into office. The bond of the Grand Secretary is dated the 17th daYlffDecember, 1896, and provides for one year, or the tenure of office. It is for the amount of $25,000, and signed by John D. Vincil, principal, and Pinckney French, R. C. Blackmer, H. H. Hohenscbild, 'Vm. A. 1lall and Howard Watson, as sureties. The bond of the Grand Treasurer expired October 21st, 1898, and was renewed at its expiration for another year, ending October 20th, 1899, or until a successor is elected and installed. Such bond is in amollnt$30,OOO, and is signed Sam'l M. Kennard, principal, and John Kennard, Richard M. Scruggs and George A. l\1einberg, as sureties. Such bonds are herewith submitted. The funds of the Grand Lodge cannot be too well guarded. There are few who escape reverses in this life, and, as a rule, they come when least expected. Heretofore personal bonds have been accepted, and have been renewed from tinle to time, when-suggested by the Grand Master. It is no small task for the

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Grand Master to properly investigate and ascertain the responsibility of the parties making such bonds, and again it consumes a considerable time in obtaining the signatures of the several parties, being separated by distance, absence from home, etc., 80 that a considerable time is likely to elaf)se between the expiration of the old bonds and the approval of new bonds by the Grand 1\1 aster. Such personal bonds are given, as a rule, by personal friends, relatives, or members of the same organization. In n1Y judgment it is far better for this Grand Lodge to stand upon independent footing,. and secure guarantee bonds fronl a responsible financial institution, even if necessary to curtail expenses in other directions. I therefore recommend that in future it shall be the duty of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, as soon as practicable after their installation into office, to file guarantee bonds with the Grand Master for the faithful performance of the duties of their respective office in such amounts as the Grand Master shall determine. Such bonds to be purchased from a financial insti.. tution,.incorporated for such purposes, and the expense incurred on account of securing such bonds to be paid out of the funds of the G,rand Lodge. SPECIAL OOMMITTEE.

I appointed R. W. Bro. Van F. Boor, M. W. Bro. R. F. Stevenson, R. W.Bro. Jno. C. Yocum, W. Bros. C. M. Carter, Lee Porter, J. H. Frame, W. F. Kuhn, A. S. Marley, Leon Thallman, Milo E. Lawrence, F. E. Bower, O. A. Lucas, Geo. A. Poteet and H. H. Getr.nan, as a committee to secure halls and make all arrangements for the meetings of this session of the Grand Lodge and for the entertainment of its visitors. ELEOTION OF OFFIOERS.

The law of this Grand Lodge states that the election of Grand Officers on the morning of tbe third day. It is a source of emharrassment to the Grand Master-elect to be compelled to select the chairman of the various standing committees, to make the appointmen t of the several subordinate officers, to select fifty-five District Deputy Grand Masters, and to make other necessary appointments and arrangements before the installation of Officers and the closing of the Grand Lodge session, all of which must be accomplished under our . present law in the short space of two or three bours, thus depriving the Grand Master-elect of the privilege of giving time and consideration in the selection of important officers and committees and dis~ charging other iw.duties on whicb vitally hinges the success of the incoming administration. I recommend that our law as to the time of election of Grand Officers be so amended as to provide that such election shall occur on the morning of the second day.

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DISPENSATIONS.

I have granted dispensations for Lodges to mo~~ into new halls after careful inspection as to desirability, necessity, etc. I have issued .Lodges special dispensation to re-ballot on rejected petitions for the degrees, first having been satisfied that the Lodge had good reasons for requesting the same.

r have also issued dispensations for election of officers at times later than provided by the By-Laws of the Lodge; reasonable excuse as to the cause of delay being furnished in each instance by the Lodge asking for the same. Also special dispensations have been issued Lodges .to elect some principal officer; the officer-elect not being installed on account of death, change of residence, refusal to serve or for some like reason. I have required due and timely notice to be furnished all resident members of Lodges effected by such dispensations, su:ch notice stating explicitly the proposed action of the Lodge under dispensation, an d also requiring a full copy of the dispensation spread upon the Lodge records. It has also been my pleasure to issue a dispensation to several Lodges to attend church as an organization upon the Sabbath. .Such action on the part of the several Lodges requesting such dispensation I have heartily encouraged. It is most commendable in brethren, especially those who ~re members of Lodges located in the smaller cities and towns and the members scattered over a wide territory to lueet with their Masonic brethren at least once each year for the principal purpose of attending divine service, thus offering thanks and adoration to the great A.rchitect of the Universe for "the manifold comforts and blessings which we enjoy." I have refused to grant dispensations to waive proficiency and examination and confer two degrees upon the same candidate at the saIne nleeting. Also for Lodges to receive and act upon the petition of an a~pi rant who had not been a resident of the jurisdiction for the time required by the law of this Grand Lodge. Also for a Lodge to act upon the petition of an aspirant who had not arrived at the age of his majority. And also to lay the corner-stone of buildings being constructed for purely business purposes, by private individuals oTcorporations. I have also refused to grantdispensations to Lodges and individuals to issue circular letters soliciting charity, as no one of such applications seemed to me as emergent nor of such importance as to command the attention of the Craft at large.

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DUPLIG.A.TE CHARTERS.

I have ordered duplicate Oharters issued to the following Lodges: Tyrian, No. 350, at Johnstown; Glenwood, No. 427, at Glen"Tood; Kingsville, No. 313, at Kingsville; Mosaic, No. 3,15 at Bellview. fhe original Oharters to each of the above Lodges having been destroyed by fire. I also ordered a duplicate Oharter issued to Monticello Lodge, No. 58, the original Charter having been lost. CHARTERS ARRESTED.

On October 28, 1898, agreeable to the report of the Committtee on Chartered Lodges, as shown on page sixty-one in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, 1898, I requested the Grand Secretary to issue notices to the sixteen delinquent Lodges that had not reported of the action of the Grand Lodge, and ad vise me at the expiration of sixty days of the Lodges failing to respond. All of the sixteen Lodges reported with the exception of Fairfield Lodge, No. 184, at Fairfield Mo., and Rising Star Lodge, No. 145, at Ebenezer, Mo., and in due time I arrested the Charters of said Fairfield Lodge, No. 184, and Rising Star Lodge, No. 145. The Worshipful Master of said Rising Star Lodge, No. 145, on August 29, 1899, ina communication addressed to the Grand Secretary, desired the Charter of the Lodge to be considered as surrendered, rather than arrested. Such letter was referred to the Grand Master; it stated that in July, 1898, the Lodge decided to surrender its Charter; almost unanimously, but owing to a slight technicality in Law not having been complied with, the District Deputy Grand Master refused to accept the Charter. No report of such action was made either to the Grand Master or the Grand Lod~e, and the Lodge failed to render its annual report, after being notified by the Grand Secretary of the action of the Grand Lodge in adopting the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, above referred to,but as late as August, 1899, the Bretbren of this Lodge desired their Oharter considered as surrendered. I refused, under the circumstances, to consider the Charter as surrendered, but as arrested by the action of the Grand Lodge. Early in August, 1899, I received information that Oivil Bend Lodge, No. 409, was in an unfortunate condition. The Lodge had held but a few meetings in the past two years. It had bad no election of officers at its annual meeting, and a bitter feeling existed among its members. After a most careful investigation on September 28, 1899, I arrested the Uharter .of Civil Bend Lodge, No. 409, believing such to be for the best interests of Masonry.

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On August 26, 1899, I received a communication from the Worshipful Master of a Lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and attested by the Secretary, bearing seal of the Lodge, advising me that at the last stated meeting of his Lodge, it .was decided, by vote, to remit the dues of all ~embers of the Lodge up to and including the 26th of August, 1900, such vote being eleven in the affirmative and eight in the negative. He stated that no individual member had made application for the remission of dues, nor .was any reason given why the Dodge should take such action. Upon receipt of such information, I declared the action of the Lodge as illegal, and ordered the Lodge to make its report regularly to the Grand Secretary, includingtbe names of all members of the Lodge who were in good standing at the end of the fiscal year, and to accompany same with Grand Lodge dues. On August 28, 189'9, I received a communication Irom a member of another Lodge ,vitbin this Grand Jurisdiction, advising me that his Lodge, at its last meeting in July, 1899, suspended some fifteen members for non-payment of dues, and that the law of the Grand Lodge had not been complied with, and that no one of the ntunber suspended had received the required notice to appear before his Lodge and show cause why he should not be suspended for non-payment of dues. Immediately upon receipt of such notice I forwarded a let.ter to the Secretary of the Lodge, insisting upon full information as to the action of his Lodge at the July meeting above referred to, in the suspension of members, to which I received a prompt reply confirming the above statement. I promptly declared the action of the Lodge in the July n1eeting as to the suspension of members irregular, and ordered the Secretary of the Lodge to render a report to the Grand Secretary, including the nanles of all the Brethren suspended at such meeting as in good standing, and to accompany such report with a relnittance, covering dues, to the Grand Lodge. I glad to report that in both of the above instances my order was promptly complied with. I am satisfied that the Brethren of the Lodges above mentioned had no object whatever in so flagrant violation of the Grand Lodge law further than to escape the payment of the Grand Lodge dues, but after mature reflection regretted the occurrence, and I am persuaded that the Brethren of these Lodges will not be guilty of a repetition of such action in the near future.

OONTROVERSY BErrWEEN UNIONVILIJE IJODGE, No. 210, AND POLLOCK LODGE, No. a4~}.

Referring to the report of the Comnlittee on Jurisprudence, shown under Article 2, pages 85 and S6 t in Proceedings of 1898, in tbecontro-

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versy existing between Unionville Lodge, No. 210, and Pollock Lodge, No. 349, I have been advised that there has been no settlement of the differences which existed one year ago, and have requested that the representatives of these Lodges appear at this. Grand Lodge Session with all evidence bearing upon the controversy in order that the matter may be definitely disposed of. NEW LODGES.

After careful investigation, I granted dispensations for the "formation of new Lodges at Morley, in Scott County; at Ash Grove, in Greene County; at Licking, in Texas County; at Card well, in Dunklin County, and at Hemple, in Clinton County. I refused to grant dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge at Senath, in Dunklin County, believing such would not be for best interests of J.\iIasonry. 'Ve cannot be too conservative in the formation of new Lodges". I have been convinced, after examining the records, that we have instances where our weak and inactive Lod~es, and especially such Lodges as have voluntarily surrendered their Charters t that the unfortunate conditions have been brough~ about by the establishment of another Lodge in an adjoining township and within their former jurisdiction. Possibly the new Lodge prospers for a short time, but after a time two weak Lodges barely exist instead .of one healthy and prosperous Lodge, and for similar causes a Lodge will surrender its Oharter-its members being few in number and discouraged-because, perhaps, a new Lodge in an adjoining township drew from the membership and working force at the time such new Lodge was organized, although the location of the Lodge surrendering its Charter may have been the most favorable for maintaining a healthy Lodge. We want active and prost-erous Lodges; weak and inactive Lodges are of no benefit to the members and a hindrance to the progress of the institution at large. It is much better for a Brother to travel several miles to attend the meeting of a healthy Lodge than to walk several blocks and find" no quorum," or the ball dark and closed. SCHOOLS AND LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.

. During the months of December and January Schools of Instruction, for the benefit of District Lecturers, were held under the direction of R. W. Bro. lVlcDowell, Grand Lecturer, at Moberly,St. Louis, Springfield and Kansas City. At one or another of these meetings all of the District Lecturers were invited to be present and thoroughly prepare themselves for their work as District Lecturers. I attended the schools held at Moberly, St. Louis and Kans,asCity, and from the interest manif~sted I am satisfied that great progress was made in the pro-

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ficiency of the Ritual, and that the various lecturers returned to their respective districts the more thoroughly equipped for their important work. During the year I called State Lodges of Instruction at Springfield, Jeff,erson City, Trenton, Moberly, Clinton, Bowling Green, Charleston, Carrollton and Slater. It ",路as my privilege to be present at most of these meetings; while some were not as largely attended as I would have liked, at the same time much interest ,vas manifested, and I am confident that much good was accomplished .. I "ras unable to attend the meeting at Moberly, but R. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs kindly presided in my stead. The Brethren at most of these places were favored by the presence of other grand officers, who kindly assisted in the exemplification of the Ritual and as well imparted that" valuable instruction " concerning the lessons of Freema~onry, which was highly appreciated by all in attendance. R. W. Bro. McDowell was present at all times and had full charge of the 路work. TLe most of the above meetings consumed from two to three days. The Grand Lecturer bas held numerous Lodges of Instruction aside from those above mentioned, among the lnost important of which were the Lodges held at Hamilton, Aurora, Chillicothe, Brunswick, Festus, Kennett, Steelville, l\tIound, City, Arrow Rock, Boonville, Columbia, Milan, Osborn, Kingston, Polo, Cowgill, Jonesburg, Lancaster, Kahoka, Winfield and Louray; at each of such'meetings from five to ten Lodges were represented. I cannot refrain from referring to the ceaseless and until-ing efforts of the Grand Lecturer. This Grand Lodge is to be congratulated in having had the services of our distinguished Brother for more than a quarter of a century. There is not an active Mason in this jurisdiction who has not received the benefit of his work to a greater or less extent, and nothing has ~iven your Grand l"Iaster more pleasure during his term of office than his association with the Grand Lecturer at these various Masonic gatherings. To Brother Allan McDowell the Grand Lodge of Missouri is indebted for the high standard attained among the members of its Lodges in their ritualistic work. While we congratulate ourselves upon the progress made along this line, I feel that there is yet great need of improvement in certain Lodges. This Grand Lodge has' contributed most liberally for the benefit of Masonry in this direction, and it is often the case that the officers of the Lodges in heed of instruction fail to attend these important meetings. Every Lodge should insist upon all of its officers attending these Schools of Instruction. Any Brother who does not attend such meetings, and has no reasonable excuse~ is unworthy to bold an office in any Masonic Lodge.

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LAYING CORNER-STONES. 1.

On October 26, 1898, I issued a commission to Worshipful Brother Geo. E. Mayhall to act as my Special Deputy to meet with Phcenix Lodge, No."' 136, in Bowling Green, Mo., 011 November 1,~898, and open an emergent session of the Grand Lodge for' the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Methodist Church at BOVirling Green, then in process of erection. II.

On January 14, 1899, I issued a commission to Worshipful Brother E. F. Hartzell of St. Joseph, Mo., to serve as my Special Deputy and assemble the Brethren of Savannah Lodge, No. 71, and open an ellJergent session of the Grand Lodge fortbe purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new County Court House of Andrew County, then being erected at Savannah, Mo. III.

On June 21, 1899) I commissioned Brother W. B. Dunnegan of Bolivar, Mo., to meet with Brethren of Pleasant Lodge, No. 160, and Bolivar Lodge, No. 195, and open an emergent session of the Grand Lodge on June 24, 1899, for the purpose. of laying the路 corner-stone of the new College Building at Morrisville, Mo., then in process of erection. IV.

On July 10, 1899, I appointed Brother C. C. Bigger of Laclede, Mo., to act as my Special Deputy and meet with the Brethren of Brookfield Lodge, 'No. 86. in Brookfield, Mo., on July 25, 1899, and open a specific Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the corner-stone for the new Grace Episcopal Church at Brookfield, Mo., then in process of erection.

v. On July 13, 1899, I issued a commission to M. VV. Bro. Jno. D. 'TincH to serve as my Special Deputy and meet with the members路 of Fulton Lodge, No. 48, on July 27, 1899, and open an emergent session of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the New Oity Hall Building', then in process of erection. vI'.

Under date of August 4, 1899, I issued a c~mmission to':Vorshipful Brother J. D. Dunlop, appointing him as my Special Deputy to meet with the Brethren of Oorinthian Lodge, No. 265, on August 10, 1899 and open a specific Grand Lodge for the .purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Episcopal Church at Warrensburg, Mo., then being erected.

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On August 7, 1899, I issued a commission to Worshipful BrotherT. A. Dunn of Bethany, Mo., appointing him as my Special Deputy to assemble the Brethren of Bethany Lodge, No. 97, August 24, 1899, and open a specific Grand Lodge for. the purpose of laying the cornel'-stone of the new Ohristian Church in course of erection at Betb.any, Mo. VIII.

On September 28,1899, lissued a commission to Worshipful Brother Oarl "V. Lenhard of Monett, Mo., authorizing him to act as my Special Deputy to meet with the Brethren of Monett Lodge, No. 129, on October 4, 1899, and open an emergent Grand. Lodge for· the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Episcopal Ohapel in process of erection at lVIonett, Mo. Each accepted the appointment and performed the duties incumbent upon such office in a manner most pleasing and satisfactory to the pe<?ple in attendance, and to the honor of the Fraternity. A complete report 'was in each instance submitted to the Grand Master, giving the names of the Brethren who filled the important stations, the orator of the . occasion, Brethren in attendance, audience, etc. On the afternoon of July 8, 1899, I opened a special session of the Lodge in the HaIl of Occidental Lodge, No. 163, at Thirty-fourth streets, in the Oity of St. Louis, for the purpose of laying the corner-atone of tbe. new .•·Masonic Temple, situated on Grand and Finney avenues, intneOity of St. Louis, and then in process of erection. I Vilas assistedatsoch ceremony by M. W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison, Deputy Grand Master, acting; R. W. Bro. Howard Watson, Grand Senior "Varden, acting; R. W. Bro. Joseph O. Finnigan, Grand Junior "Varden; Brother J. A. Bethune, Grand Treasurer, acting; M.W. Bro. (Jno. D. \rineH, Grand Secretary; R. 'V. Bro. Allan McDo'well, Grand Lecturer; Brother B. P. Fullerton, Grand Ohaplain, acting; R. W. Bro. Jno. C. Yocum, Grand Senior Deacon; R. W. Bro. Charles S. Glaspell, Grand Junior Deacon; R. W. Bro. Woo. Richardson, Grand l\larshal; R .. W. Bro. John W. Owen, Grand Tiler. Dispensations were issued to many of the Lodges in St. Louis, allowing attendance in Lodge capacity. All the local Commanderies of Knights Templar were invited to act as escort. The following Conlmanderies were in attendance, to-wit: St. Louis, No.1; Ivanhoe, No.8; Ascalon, No. 16, and St. Aldemar, No. 18; the rendezvous for the Sir Knights was at Thirtieth and Locust streets, while the L0dges assembled at Thirty-Fourth and Pine streets. This splendid escort of Knights Templar was under the command of Brother John Greenough, G. L. PRo.-2.

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Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri, and had in charge the two magnificent bands, the "First Regiment" and the ~'\Vhite Hussar," both of St. Louis. At the appointed time all marched under the direction of the Grand lYfarshal to the site of the new Masonic Temple, in the usual order as prescribed in our By-laws. The programme was as follows: 1. Music by First Regiment Band. 2. Invocation by Grand Chaplain. 3. Song by Choir, Erwin Lodge. 4. Address by Robert McCullough. 5. lVIusic by First Regiment Band. 6. Corner-Stone Laying. 7. Music by White Hussar Band. 8. Address by Grand Master. 9. Song by Children of Masonic Home. 10. Address by Rev. Juo. D. Vinci!, D. D. 11. Song by Choir, Erwin Lodge. 12. Address by Rev. P. Illgen. 13. Song b.y Children of Masonic Home. 14. IVIusic by First Regiment Band. 15. Benediction. The occasion was all and more than had been anticipated. The day was beautiful, the audience vast and numbering several thousand; . the songs of the children, and the choir, and the musical selections rendered by the bands, were all entertaining and inspiring. Along the line of march, and throughout the great audience-from the platform the. center to its circumference-"Old Glory" seemed everywhere in evidence and all were happy. DEEDS OF TRANSFER.

On November 3rd, 1898, as per adopted report of your Committee on Chartered Lodges, shown on pages 59 to 63, inclusive, in Proceedings 1898, in the matter of Williamstown Lodge, No. 370, I issued a quit-claim deed in. the name of the incorporated name of the Grand Lodge, to~wit: "The Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri of Free and Accepted Ancient Masons" to William Lofink, conveying as trustee, all interest in property described as the south balf of the north half of Lot 1, in Block 2, in Risk's Addition to the town of Williamstown, Lewis County, Mo. Also, on November 3rd, 1898, as per adopted report of your Oommittee on Grand Master's Address, shown' on pages 31 and 32, in

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Proceedings 1898, in the matter of Yancy Lodge, No. 198, now defunct, I issued a quit-claim deed in the corporated name of this Grand Lodge to John A. Price and M. N. LaMance, conveying all interest in a five.. foot strip of ground in Lot 2, in Block 40, in town of Pineville, . McDonald County, Mo. On December 12th, 1898, I executed a quit-claim deed to the trustees of Fenton Lodge, No. 281, conveying the property owned by said Fenton Lodge, upon which its hall is situated, as per report of your Committee on Ohartered Lodges, shown on page 62, in Proceedings 1898. On March 13th, 1898, I executed a quit-claim deed, conveying to S. C. Haynie, J. R. Porter and J. K. Lawrence, trustees for Williamsville Lodge, No. 107, A. :b"'. & A. M., property formerly belonging to JobnsonlLodge, No. 158, A. F. & A. M., and described as follows: "Beginning at a stone at the northeast corner of a lot or piece of ground conveyed by Lee M. Pettit and wife to Thomas G. Johnson, running north with the Fredericktown Road, leading from Greenville to Fredericktown, Mo., one bundred :feet; thence west to the St. Francois River; thence south to a stone set in the ground at the northwest corner of the lot conveyed b짜 said Lee M. Pettit ano. wife to the said Thomas G. Johnson; thence east to the beginning, being a part of the Isaac E. Keney survey, and on which the frame building of the Masonic Hall and church is now erected." satisfied by authority from 1Villiamsville Lodge that said S.C. J. K. Lawrence were regularly elected trustees of said Onthe 18th of June, 1886, Ionic Lodge, No. 235, of Ralls County, secured a lease for the upper story of a building from the trustees of Van Rensselaer Acade111y, in the county of Ralls, and State of Missouri, such lease to run for ninety-nine years. The conditions of the lease are as follows: "That said party of the first part in consideration of the rents, covenants and stipulations to be paid, kept, and performed by the said party of the second part, and their successors in office, doth demise and lease the following described real estate situated and being in the county#) of Ralls, State of Missouri, to-wit: The ground upon which stands the brick building called Van Rensselaer Academy, and also, the upper story or second floor of isaid Academy building, the same being situated upon a part of the N. E. of Section 11, Township 56, Range 6 -VV., and being a part of the same ground conveyed by Branch IIatcher and wife, to the party of the first part, by deed dated the 21st day of J nly, 1857. The party of the first part reserves :from the lease all of the portions of the Academy building not herein specifically mentioned, a free use and access to' the same. , The said party of the

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"second part to have and to hold the above described leased premises subject to the reservation herein made to themselves and their successors in office during the term of ninety-nine years frolll the date hereof; they yielding and paying rent for said premises to the party of the first part, its successors and assigns as follows: "The sum of $1,000 in cash down. The party of the second part to use the premises solely for the benefit of said Lodge, and for that purpose is to have free access to and egress from said premises," etc.. Inthe year 1888 the said Ionic Lodge, of Ralls Oounty, Mo., had its charter arrested, because of its failure to hold meetings, and the above described lease became the property of this Grand Lodge. The property is now in a dilapidated condition, and needs many repairs by reason of the roof and windows leaking badly, anti injuring the lower floor, to the serious discomfort of the occupants of the first floor, the District School. I have been informed that the room covered by the lease was not worth more than $150 when it was new, and by reason of the steps being down, and its generally bad condition, it would cost as much as it is worth to repair it. Immediately upon receipt of information regarding the above lease ordered a copy of the lease from the records of Ralls County, Mo., in order that I might determine its character and 'what interest the' Grand Lodge had in same, with the above result. Having an opportunity to dispose of the lease for $25, and believing that such opportunities come very rarely, and recognizing the fact that the Grand Lodge had very little interest of value in this lease, I issued a release deed conveying to the Ledge of IVlodern ';V oodmen, lately organized at Rensselaer, such interest as the Grand I.lodge had in same. I ask your approval of my action in this matter. Und~r date of December 2d,.1898, I received a communication from Thomas W. Hawkins, of Palmyra, Mo., with quit-claim deed prepared for execution by this Grand Lodge, conveying to Rebecca Keneyer, all its right, title, and interest in the East half of the N. W. Quarter of ,Section 7, Township 58, Range 7, West, in Marion County, Mo. Accompany ingsuch deed was a certified copy of decree in Marion Oounty Circuit Court, in case of Sophia Key and husband vat路 Grand' Lodge Free and Accepted Ancient Masons. In the communication above refE:n'red to it was urged as important that the deed be executed at once as the property described in such deed was about to be foreclosed by mortgage, andas the Grand Lodge had no valid claim, but simply a cloud on the title, and that the execution of the instrument would be a benefit to a poor woman. In reply to the communication I stated that I did not see my way clear to execute a deed. for. the Grand Lodge, during vacation, without

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an express order, and that I had no doubt but that a quit-clailn deed would be ordered at this session of the Grand Lodge, provided the proper cOlumittee found the facts as represented. Such communication, decree 'of court, deed and other papers are herewith submitted. REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE GRAND LODGE AT CANTON.

Early in August, of the present year, I became advised of the death of J\Irs. Mary Gibson, daughter of ~1. W. Bro. S. VV. B. Carnegy, deceased, who had been occupying her former home at Canton, the same being the property o.f this Grand Lodge. In 1884 this Grand Lodge paid on account of charity to M. W . Bro. Oarnegy $300, the year following $250, and each succeeding year for six years $200 per year, making a total of $1,750. In 1883 M. W. Bro. Oarnegy obtained路 a loan of $500 for his daughter, Mary Gibson, who owned a home in Canton, valued at $1,500. A mortgage was executed upon the property and t\yO notes given for $250 each. Interest defaulted and the Grand Lodge foreclosed on its mortgage and bought the property, but allowed Mrs. Gibson to occupy' the property for the consideration of her paying insurance and taxes. But this was not done, and the Grand Lodge paid same, to protect its interests, as shown路 in the .Lt\.ddress of the Grand Master, in the Proceedings of 1897, at page 11. This property has cost the Grand Lodge, including the several amounts dona-ted M.W.Bro. Carnegy, in round numbers, $2,250. I found upon investigation that the insurance had expired, and ordered the house insured for $400, for three years,and all taxes paid, which cost in total, $16.10. Such insurance and tax receipts are now in the office of the Grand Secretary. I have been advised by Brother Jno .. C. Anderson, of Canton, the agent for this Grand Lodge, that its present value is about $800, and that it will rent for about $8.00 per month. The proper"~y is still occupied by the husband of the late Mrs. Gibson, who refus路es to pay rent. I have requested Brother Anderson to take such steps as are necessary to collect rent or obtain possession and secure another tenant. I recommend that this property be sold as soon as it can be disposed of at a fair market value. PROPERTY FOR:MERLY BELONGING TO LOUISVILLE" LODGE, NO. 428.

On September 22, 1899, I became advised of property which had reverted to this Grand Lodge on account of the arrest of the Charter of Louisville Lodge, No. 428. Such Charter was reported as arrested by the Grand lVIaster in the Proceedings of 1897.. I had no intimation

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of prl)perty interests in such direction, until I recently received a letter fronl a party in Louisville, desiring to rent or buy the property. Upon inquiry, I received from the office of the Grand Secretary an inventory of the property in question, dated January 11, 1898, and submitted by Brother H. fl. Higganbothan, a former luember of said Louisville Lodge. In brief, the property consists of a three-se~enth interest in ground and two-story frame building in reasonably good repair, the remaining four-seventh interest belonging to the Louisville High School, and also furniture, paraphernalia, books, etc., usual for Lodge purposes. I have written for further information as to taxes, insurance, etc., and have been advised that certain parties desire to rent or buy the property. But if onr Brethren at Louisville conteulplate the formation of a new Lodge in the near future, it is best not to lease or dispose of the property, but in any event it should be insured, the taxes paid, and our interests protected. I herewith submit all papers received in connection with the above matter. No mention has been made in our Annual Proceedings, of the property interests of such Lodges as have lost property, by the arrest of Charter, and I deem It most important that such interests be fully protected; rented when possible, and disposed of most advantageonsly ; provided, this Grand Lodge has no further use for such holdings. I suggest that hereafter a record book be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary, showing the record title of all real estate and buildings and leases on buildings and halls, in 'which this Grand Lodge holds titles or liens in trust or otherwise. Such record book to show the condition of such properties as to taxes, insurance and liens of whatever description, and that in the future each Grand Master, as soon as practicable, after his installation into office, be furnished ,vith a aomplete list of such properties, and a statement showing the condition of each particular property as to taxes, insurance, rentals, liens, etc. In my judgment, such would be of great assistance to the Grand Master, and the interests of the Grand Lodge would be lllore fully protected. AlVIOUNT PAID LINN LODGE, No. SHO.

Agreeable to your committee's report on Ways and ~feans, shown on page 67, in Proceedings 1898, in reference to the petition of Linn Lodge, No. 369, I ordered a check issued for $978.50, in favor of the Trustees of said Linn Lodge. First being satisfied with the bond furnished, and assurance that the requirements of this Grand Lodge would be carried out in every detail.

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OUR HOJYIE.

We are proud of the l\1asonic Home of Missouri-proud of our boys and girls who are passing with us the spring-time days of their lives, the season when all dreams begin and end, as the waves of years come rocking gently beneath them, and bear them out upon the great swell of life's sea. Yes, proud of the aged and infirm who have been faithful to their vows, and who have borne the burden and heat of day, and to whom this institution shall ever be a sweet haven, and a refuge from toil and care. Shortly after the close of the Seventy-ninth Annual Oommunication of this Grand Lodge, our lamented Brother 1\1. Leftwich was compelled on account of ill-health to resign his commission as Superintendent of the Home, and M. W. Bro. O. O. 'Voods was selected to assume the important care of its management. I am glad to state that the Home is in a flourishing condition. I trust the exhaustive reports of its various officers will be carefully exalnined by every member of this Grand body, in order that you may n10re fully realize their careful and conscientious work, and be the better prepared to explain the workings of the institution to the brethren of your respective lodges. Promptly after my installation, I appointed the Home Visiting Committee, as shown on page 95, in Proceedings of 1898, which Committee in due time will submit its report. The several reports rendered by the Superintendent to this Grand Lodge since the establishment of the Home show that we have nearly as many girls as boys and old people combined. Our girls are rapidly . growing into young womanhood. The Masons of Missouri are greatly indebted to their wives and daughters and the Eastern Star for the many loving kindnesses and assistances rendered in . the past. They are proud with us in the glorious crowning of that plat of ground on Delmar Avenue in St. Louis. Their help and co-operation "ve need. Their experience in the practical administration of Home affairs; their natural adaptability in guiding and training the young eminently qualify them for members of the Home Visiting Committee. The resolution creating the Home Visiting Oommittee, and shown in the Supplement to the Oonstitution and By-Laws of 1892, on pages 18 and 19, provides that such corumittee "Shall consist of five members of this Grand Lodge." I recommend that such clause of the resolution be amended so that the COlllmittee composed of five members shall consist of two members of this G-rand Lodge and three ladies, each of which shall be the wife

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of a member of this Grand Lodge. A majority of such committee shall reside outside of the city of St. Louis. I further recomlnend that a committee be appointed to prepare a satisfactory and legal "Form of Bequest," and that the same be published in our Journal of Proceedings each year for the benefit of all brethren. I deem it unnecessary to go into details in offering this recommendation, as I feel that you will agree with me that while it is a small luatter it may result in great good in the future.

"Have you had a kindness shown1 Pass it on. 'Twas Dot given for you alonePass it OD. Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another's tears, Till in heaven the deed appearsPass it on."

FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.

I am happy to report that at this time the most pleasant relations exist between this and all other Grand Lodges with which we have Fraternal relations.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

The following named Representative near this Grand Lodge has been commissioned during the past year, to-wit: R. W. Bro. Corona H. Briggs, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. I commissioned the following named Grand Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges, to-wit: R.W.Bro. WaIter E. Moore, 'near the Grand Lodge of North Oarolina. R. W. Bro. Jno.'B. Garrett, near the Grand Lodge of Tennessee.

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Appreciating such invitation, on February 15, 1899, accompanied by C. H. Briggs, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Campbell Wells, R . W. Grand Senior Warden, J. C. Finagin, R. W. Grand Junior Warden, C. S. Glaspell, Grand Junior Deacon, A. J. Coleman, D. D. G. lVI. of the Nineteenth Dist.rict and Wm. fl. Mayo, ,ve visited the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas while in session during its Forty-third Annual Communication, held in the city of Leavenworth. We were formally received by the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas. The cordial welcome extended, the unbounded hospitality showered upon us, the interesting and instructive reports, the important business transacted, all served to make the visit most pleasant and profitable, and one long to be remembered by your Grand Lodge officers. PAST MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.

In many of the Grand Lodges with which this Grand Lodge enjoys fraternal relations, Past1\1asters and Past Grand l\rlasters· from sister jurisdictions who have become residents, and have affiliated with Lodges within their jurisdictions, are recognized as members; and many Brethren .who attained the rank of. Past Master in this jurisdiction, having become residents of other States, and having affiliated with Lodges in other recognized Grand Jurisdictions, now enjoy membership in such Grand Lodges. I know of· no reason why a Past l\tlaster hailing from a sister jurisdiction who bas become a citizen of Missouri, and has affiliated with a I..todge belonging· to ··this Grand Jurisdiction,should not enjoy the s,ame privileges and memberships as the Past Masters of' our own Lodges. We receive the Brethren from sister jurisdictions withopenarrns, they visit our Lodges, and we are glad to have them become mem.bers if Past Masters; the same respect

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and courtesy is sbO'wn them by the "'\Vorshipful lVlaster as if Past Master of SODle Lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. But the Constitution prohibits membership in this Grand Lodge to all Past lVIasters, except such as have served as vVorshipful l\faster of a Lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. I recomnlend that the ConstH ution be so amended as to recognize as members of this Grand Lodge all Past Masters and Past Grand Masters of recognized Grand Jurisdictions, who have by change of residence affiliated with Lodges belonging to this Grand Lodge. DECISIONS.

I have had submitted to me during my term of office numerous questions relating to the law of the (,.rand Lodge. I have answered all such questions. The most of which, ho,vever, had been previously answered by illy predecessors in office and their decisions approved by this Grand Lodge. From among the many I report the following: 1.

Charges are preferred 1)S. a Brother for profanity and false accusation. Question-Are such Masonic offences? Answe1 Yes. 1

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A Brother asks bis Lodge for a dimit, charges are preferred against him, and trial results in his acquittal. .A.n appeal is taken to the Grand Lodge, the case is remanded for another trial, the result of the second trial is acquittal; an appeal is again taken to the Grand Lodge,and the verdict of the Lodge is sustained. Question-Must the Brother pay dues while charges were pending? Answer-Yes. 'Unless remitted by his Lodge. III.

Can a Brother be legally elected and installed \Vorshipful Master of a Lodge outside of the jurisdiction of the Lodge in which he resides?' Ans1ver-,Yes. What, is bis official standing if he is installed and serves the full term undisturbed is he a legal or clandestine Past Master? Answer-A legal Past' Master. ' IV.

A Brother who wished a dimit from his Lodge within this jurisdiction to affiliate with another Lodge in the' same city requested a dimit with privilege without reference to Section 173a. As he preferred to change his membership in such manner and asked the question, "Can I do it?" Answet路-Yes.

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v. 1. In case of a Brother changing his membership under new hVN, Section 173, must a request be lnade for certificate of standing in written application, personal request in open Lodge, or can application be made personally to the Secretary'? Ans'i{.'e?'-Application should be made in writing ata stated meeting. 2. Can an objection be made to issuing a certificate as in case of dimit, under Section 173'? AnS'iVM'-Yes. Objections can be entertained, provided the objecting Brother prefers cbarge~ against the applicant for a dimit, or gives notice that he will do so at the next nleeting of the Lodge. 3. To what time must dues be paid when certificate is asked for? Dues are not due, nor is a brother delinquent, until after the end of one year or t"'relve months? Section 207? .L:tnswer-The applicant for dimit must pay dues up to the date of his receiving dimit. 4. 'Voulcl a receipt for dues, under Section 152, as amended,be considered docurnentary evidence? Ans'we?'-No.

VI.

A Worshipful Masterasked the following question: Oharges were preferred against a Brother \vho is a non-resident. He appointed a resident Brother to defend him at trial of case. At time set for trial the Brother for the defendant refused to act without the accused was present and asked fora continuan'Je,. which was granted. At the subsequent meeting for trial no one appe.a,red for the defendant, neither was plaintiff or counsel present. I dismissed the case. Was I right? AnS'LOe7路-Yes. VII.

A petition is presented in due form and referred to the proper Committee on Investigation; the Committee reported favorable and the candidate was elected and took the First Degree. Then Lodge learned later that the candidate had only resided in the State seven months previous. to his election. The Committee had been informed by an outsider that the candidate had heena resident of the State for the last two years. The Lodge asked: "Let us know how to proceed?" .Answe1'-The candidate is entitled to receive the remaining degrees.

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VIII.

On June 29, 1895, a Brother was suspended from his Lodge for nonpayment of dues. On lVIarch 17, 1898, the Brother suspended forwarded the alllount necessary to reinstate bin1 in the Lodge and asked in w"riting for a dimit. The Lodge, by a majority vote, decided

not to reinstate the Brother and refused to grant dimit, although no charges were pending against him, nor had three years elapsed since the Brother was suspended. I decided the action of the Lodge in this matter to be illegal and ordered the Lodge to issue the dimit asked. IX.

Charges are preferred against a Brother and trial follows. The Brother is found guilty and the Lodge fixes his punishment at indefinite suspension, the law of this Grand Lodge requires that in event of suspension of a Brother, such suspension must be for a definite period. The Lodge afterwards, discovering its mistake, asked how to proceed. Answer-I granted the Lodge dispensation to vote on the time of suspension at its next regular meeting, requiring timely notice served all resident members of the proposed action of the Lodge under such dispensation and a copy of the same spread upon the Lodge records.

x. A Mason who was tried by his Lodge and expelled, appealed from the action of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge,. for a mitigation of punishment. The Grand Lodge reversed the action of the Subordinate Lodge as to expulsion, and suspended the appellant for a term of three years..

QuesUon- What is or ,,"ill be his standing at the end of his suspension? Answet'-He will be restored to Masonic standing, with the right to petition any Lodge in this jurisdiction for membership.

The amendment to Sec. 125 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, adopted at our last Grand Lodge8ession, and shown on pages 47 and 48, in Annual Proceedings, has caused much attention and comment, not only at home, but as well in many of our Sister Grand Jurisdictions. During the en tire year I have been called upon to pass upon the eligibility of nine aspirants effected by this section of our By-Laws. The following is a complete list of same: 1. An applicant for the mysteries of Freemasonry has left leg amputated below the knee,. using an artificial leg, of which he seems to

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have very good use. He can kneel without much trouble on both knees. Is he eligible? Ans~ve'J"-Yes. 2. An aspirant for the degrees in lVlasonry has a partially stiff knee, and is unable to kneel closer than twelve inches to the floor. In other respects a sound man physically. Is he eligible? .A.ns'We1·-Yes. 3. A candidate for Masonry has one leg off above the knee, but has an artificial limb which he uses continually; he ,valks about at pleasure, and can kneel upon both knees. Is he eligible? .A.ns1ver-Yes. 4. A candidate for the Mysteries~ofFreemasonryhas lost one foot, but bas an artificial one. He is energetic and active, and walks ,vitbout cane or other assistance. Is he eligible? A,n,s1ve1·-Yes. 6. Is a Inan with right arm off to the elbow eligible to the three degrees in l\lasonry? Answer-No. 6. Is an aspirant for the degrees in Masonry, who is minus the thumb and forefinger of his right hand, eligible under Article VIII., Section 125, of the By-La"ws as amended? L1ns'We~·-No. 7. An aspirant for the degrees has lost right limb below the knee. He states that it is impossible to ,year an artificial foot, and has none at present. Is he eligible? Ans·w61 -No. 8. A candidate for the degrees has lost the thumb of his right hand, he has no artificial substitute. Is he eligible? AnSWe1"-No. 9. j\. committee appointed by the lVlaster of a Lodge on the application of an aspirant forthe degrees made the following report when due: "We find this gentlelnan to be of irreproachable character, and such a one as would be acceptable as a Dlember of our Lodge, but we find that he has had the misfortune to have his right haud taken off just above the wrist, and we are in doubts as to his fitness to conform to" the usages and customs of the Fraternity. He is a roan of considerable means, and is willing, if such a contrivance ean be found, to buy any appliance that may be used to conform with our cllstoms." The report of the COilllnittee was accepted, and the Worshipful Master took the case under advisement, postponing the ballot until the decision of the Grand Master might be obtained as to the eligibility of the candidate. My answer ¥las: Not eligible. o

GRAND LODGE REGISTER.

For a number of years there has been in use in the office of the Grand Secretary what is known as the "Grand Lodge Register," in which is copied the name of every Mason in this Grand Jurisdiction. The Register has been checked up each year, additions made of those received into the several Lodges in any way, together with the changes

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made from one Lodge to another, the 10s8 by death or otherwise, thus preserving a record of every l\'1ason reported in the annual returns to the office of the Grand Secretary. This Register is invaluable in the perpetuation of the history of our Brethren in connection with the Masonic fraternity. During the past year this Register, consisting of four large books, became filled, and it was necessary to determine whether we should obtain a new set of books and transcribe the names of all into them, or abandon the system entirely, or adopt what is known as the "Card System." After a carefnl investigation, I am satisfied that the" Card System" is preferable to any in use, and, acting largely upon the suggestions of our Grand Secretary, I authorized the purchase of the necessary furniture, including fifty thousand cards, at an expense to this Grand Lodge of $300. NON·PAYMENT OF DUES.

Under Article XVII., in Section 207, of the Constitution and Law of the Grand Lodge, it is declared that Lodge dues are payable when the same have accrued-that is, at the end of a period of twelve months, and in event a meluber failing to pay dues, when due and payable, as fixed by the By-Laws of the Lodge, the duties of the \Vorshipful l\faster and Secretary are clearly set forth in Section 207, above referred to.

'fhe timely warning of our Grand Secretary in his annual report, shown on page 25, in Proceedings 1898, as to outstanding Lodge dues, showing $40,600 uncollected by the various Lodges who had rendered reports, shows conclusively gross neglect of the officers of Lodges, and explains i.n a •large measure. the delay of Lodges in failing to send annual returns at the propertimeto the Grand Secretary. The officers ofa Lodge should have a pride in showing on their annual report no outstanding dues, hut now it isa ra.re occurrence to receive such a report. i

The Brethren who do not pay dues, as a rule, do not attend Lodge, and, again, Brethren stay away from the Lodge because their dues ate unpaid, and are delinquent inmallY instances for two or three years. The Annual Report of Grand Secretary, above referred to, shows 901 snspended for. non-payment ofdnes. In my opinion, the officers of Lodges are largely responsible for this high ratio. I urge that this Grand Lodge take such action as will enforce Subordinate Lodges to strictly comply· with the law in· the enforcement of the payment of dues.

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MEXICAN ltfASONRY.

I have received during the past year numerous letters and circulars in reference to the condition of Masonry in Mexico. At our Annual Communication, 1897, acting upon the recommendation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, a special committee was created, consisting of six men1bers, for the purpose of nlaking a careful investigation and reporting thereon to the Grand Lodge. Such committee was given until the next session of the Grand Lodge, to be held in 1898, to report, but at such tin1e the chairman of the committee was unavoidably absent and the members of the committee present asked for a continuance, with permission to report at the present Communication. I have been advised by two melubers of the committee that at least a partial report will be submitted at this session. There seems to be a great diversity of opinion among the legitimate Grand Lodgee as to the regularity of the "Grand Dieta Simbolica," and the action of your special committee in taking ample time to consider this important matter is to be commended. WASHINGTON

JYrE~1:0RIAL

OBSERVANCE.

At the last session of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Master, as shown in his published report, at page 14, advised you of the Fraternal invitation extended to this Grand Lodge by the. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Virginia, to participate in the proposed Memorial Observance of the One-Hundredth Anniversary of the death of the WorsbipfulBrother George Washington, at Mt. Vernon, on the 14th day of December, 1899. In accordance with your committee's report on Grand Master's address, shown at page 32, the matter was referred to a special con1mittee, who will report at this session. . I believe that this Grand Lodge is in hearty sympathy with this patriotic rnovement, and that acting upon its cOlnmittee's report, will most willingly contribute its full share towards defraying the expenses attendant upon such proposed- observance. This Grand Lodge is as proud of Washington as a lVlason as any Grand Jurisdiction. .Missouri. is as proud of him as a statesman and citizen as any State could possibly be. Most of our sister Grand Jurisdictions have liberally contributed and will be represented at Mt. Vernon next Decelnber by several representatives, and I feel that it is your\vish that this Grand Lodge should be in line on that occasion. Inasmuch .as this Grand Jurisdiction is situated somewhat rernote from Mt. Vernon, and believing that the Graft, in general, will be unwilling that the occasionsbould be allowed to pass without some appropriate memorial service in wsich all of the Brethren of this Grand

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Jurisdiction might participate at the Centennial Anniversary of the death of the most distinguished of all America's early patriots, I suggest that each Lodge have a special meeti~g, either in the afternoon or evening of December 14, 1899. That such meeting be open to all l\-fasons, their families and invited guests. In event of several Lodges being in the same city, if it is preferred, joint sessions can be held and a programme embracing prayer, music, addresses, etc., can be arranged as each Lodge or Lodges may desire, or a special con1mitteecan be appointed to arrange a programme to be universally followed by all Lodges in this jurisdiction. IN GENERAL.

During my term of office I have had the pleasure of attending many Lodge meetings, and presided at the installation of officers and in the conferring of degrees. I have been compelled to decline many invitations to visit Lodges and attend special Masonic observances on account of time and conflicting dates. I have received numerous letters from every district within the jurisdiction containing. inquiries and giving information bearing upon Masonic matters; all of such I have been glad to receive and have answered, giving instruction and advice according to my best judgment. In two instances I ,,~as compelled to visit Lodges where confusion and discord路 seemed to prevail among the Brethren. Meetings of both Lodges were held irregularly and at long intervals and the necessity for the arrest of Oharter had for a time seemed imminent, but I am glad to state that the officers of the Lodge in each instance, at my request, secured a most flattering attendance; the differences 'and irregularities were discussed, and hoth occasions proved interesting and profitable, 'and I have .received reports ~iving me assurance of a revival of interest in both Lodges. I have not been ca1led upon to preside at a Masonic trial nor to suspend a Worshipful Master. Peace and harmony seem to prevail throughout our entire jurisdiction. The duties of the office of the, Grand Master, while numerous, are pleasant and entertaining. I shall always remember the many kindnesses showered upon me whenever and wherever I have met with the Brethren, and for the many valuable assistances rendered me at different times I am profoundly grateful. ASSOCIATE OFFICERS.

I cannot close my report without referring to the very pleasant relations which have existed at all times among your various offic.ers. I feel personally indebted to M. W. Bro. Vincil, the Gra~d Secretary, for the many assistances rendered and the prompt and business-like manner in which he has discharged the various duties of his office.

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I am also grateful to the several District Deputies who have done so much to promote the best interests of Masonry in their respective districts; and also to the many Brethren who have given wise suggestions and brotherly advice to all such; if there is any credit due the administration now so soon to 'close, each is entitled to a full share . CONCLUSION.

It is my earnest desire that the Seventy-Ninth Annual Session of the M. 'V . Grand Lodge of Missouri may prove an inspiration to every Brother in attendance, that as we shall separate and renew the work in onr respective Lodges we shall have a higher appreciation of the glorious pri vileges of 1\tIasonry and more faithfully observe the principles of the Institution. l\iay its teachings sink deep into our hearts and shine forth in our lives as living examples of everlasting truth. May brotherly love and affection be manifest in every act. May that charity "which suffereth long and is kind, which thinketh no evil, believeth all things, beareth all things, endureth all things," shine in the grace of your presence and lend a charm to your words and a potency to the magic of your snliles. Thus '\vhen our days on earth are ended, and the telnple which each of us is building day by day in the unseen realm of our spiritual existence shall be completed, and we "Walk through the valley of the shadow of death," we "Will fear no evil," but with faith in God and His promises we will meet the Master who has said, "Behold I come quickly and my reward is with me to give to every man according as his l.Dork shall be." liThe deeds we do, the words we say,Into still air they seeln to fleet, We count them ever past; But they shall last,In the dread judgment they And \ve shall meet!"

I remain, fraternally yours, ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, Grand Master.

MASONIC HOME.

Brother John R. P arson, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of tIle l\fasonic Honle of Missouri, presented the annual report of tlle Presidellt, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, together vvith the annual report of the Superintendent of the illstitution. This dOCUluent was ordered printed in the Proceedings of the Gralld Lodge. [See pages 181 to 1~1 of .A.. ppendix.J G... L. PRo.-3.

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

John D. \Tincil, Grand Secretary, presented the annual report of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary of tIle Grand Lodge. The same was ordered printed, U.l1d is as follows: GRAND SEORETARY'S REPORT. To the .Most Tflorshipjnl Grand Lodge of jfi8sou~'i, A. F.

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This report has been held open as long as possible, waiting for returns from tardy Lodges. At this writing, fifteen Lodges have failed to make returns as required by law, and eight reporting Lodges have not paid Grand Lodge dues. The warning given by the Grand Master may hurry up these delinquents and enable me to announce that all have complied with the law. Ifsuch should be the result of his aid in this matter, the names will appear in the supplemental report. NEW LODGES. The Grand Lodge, on October 19, 1898, chartered the following Lodges: California, No. 183, California, Moniteau County. Linn, No. 326, Linn, Osage County. Mt. Ararat, No. 382, Topaz, Douglas County. Hatfield, No. 395, Hatfield, Harrison Oounty. Pittsville, No. 428, Pittsville 7 JohnsonCounty. Gothic, No. 436, Alexandria, Clark County. Pee Dee, No. 498, ~fusselfork, Chariton County. Comfort, No. 533, Rocky· Comfort, McDonald CountJT • Jamesport, No. 564, Jamesport, Daviess County·. The foregoing Lodges were duly constituted by the proper officials, and have done more or less work during the year. Their returns were promptly made, accompanied with Grauel Lodge dues. The member::ship in these Lodges amounts to considerably over two hundred. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND :MASTERS. Commissions of District Deputies were issued immediately after the close of the session. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. By order of the l\-fost vVorshipful Grand Master, Brother Allen, Dispensations for the formation of five new Lodges have been issued, as follows: Morley, at Morley, Scott County. Ash Grove, at Ash Grove, Greene County. Latimer, at Licking, Texas County·. Cardwell, at Cardwell, Dunklin County. Hemple, at Hemple, Clinton Count)T. Some of the foregoing Lodges did considerable work, as shown b JT their returns. Others did but little, and one held but one meeting during its probation.

CHARTERS RECEIVED. During the year twelve Lodges have ceased to exist from:different causes.

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CONSOLIDATED. Canton Lodge, No. 100, located at Canton, consolidated with Craft Lodge, No. 287. Harmony Lodge, No. 384, at Vibbard, consolidated with Clay Lodge, No. 207. Reynolds Lodge, No. 1385, at Centerville, consolidated with Hopewell Lodge, No. 239. High Hill Lodge, No. 250, consolidated with Jonesburg Lodge, No. 457. Greenfield Lodge, at Greenfield, consolidated with \Vashington Lodge, No. 87. CHARTERS SURRENDERED.

Warrenton Lodge, No. 231, located at Warrenton, Relief Lodge, No. 341, at Republic, Fairview I.Jodge, No. 447, at Browning, and Chariton Lodge, No. 513, at Gutheridge's Mills, surrendered their charters. CHARTERS ARRESTED.

For cause, the Grand :rvIaster arrested the charters of Rising Star Lodge, No. 145, Fairfield Lodge, No. IS'!: and Civil Bend Lodge, No. <109. The charters of all the above mentioned Lodges have been received, and are now on file in the office of the Grand :Secretary. DUPLICATE CHARTERS ISSUED. By order of the Grand Master, duplicate chn.rters were issued to the following :five ,named Lodges: MontiCE-llo, No. 58, at Monticello, original lost. Kingsville, No. 313, at Kingsville. Mosaic, No. 351, at Belleview. Tyrian, No. 350, at Johnstown. GlenWOOd, No. 427, at Glenwood. The charters were destroyed by fire.

GRAND REPRES'ENTATIVES COMlVIISSIONED. By order of the Grand Master, commissions were issned to the following as Repre:sentatives near the several Grand I.Jodges named: Perry M. Hoisington, Newton, Kansas. 11. \V. Greeson. Prescott. Arkansas. John B. Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, WalterE. Moore, Webster, North Carolina. ANNOUNOElVIENTS.

Brother John It. Parson, Commmittee on Transportation and Hotels, prepared the usual notice, which was sent out in due time from this office, followed by blank -credentials and proxies. BLANKS FOR

R]~TURNS.

Early ill July, blanks for returns were mailed to all Lodges. As heretofore/quite a numberof the Lodges failed to receive them, and frequent requests were sent for the required blanks, thus delaying the malting of returns. rfhis offioe must not be held responsible for the non-receipt of blanks, which are always regularly forwarded in advance of the close of the fiscal year. GRAND LODGE PROOEEDINGS.

In three working days after the Grand Lodge closed its labors, in 1898, the Annual Journal of.Proceedillgs was ready for delivery,and as fast as possible placed in the mail. The tinlC and cost for publishing our Proceedings have been brought to the lowest possible figure.

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APPEAI.JS. Only six appeal cases have reached this office. This is by far the lowest number known to this writer in the years of his service. What it may import to the thinking is simple. The Lodges have escaped the annoyances of many",trials, and a better state of things obtain among the Brethren. CORNER-STONES. The Grand :Master issued a number of dispensations for the laying of corner-stones,. and required the parties officiating as his representatives to report directly to him,. which reports he has incorporated in his Ann~al Address. Quite a number of Lodges were granted permission to change their places of meeting. Others were granted dispensations to elect officers. Halls were. dedicated by authority of the Granel Master, and the privilege, in a few instances, to reballot on rejected applications for the degrees was granted. DELINQUENT LODGES.

Finding the usual number of Lodges delinquent as to returns, and failing to secure a report by notices sent, I referred the nlatter to the Grand ])iaster, who, being desirous to have the record complete, for'warded peremptory orders to the t}1rdy Lodges, requiring them to eomply ,yUh the law, or show cause for such neglect. But few of the Lodges have 8hO\:vn a disposition to respond. The follOWing Lodges have not made returns at this \vriting : Cedar, No. 37. l\farionville, No. 390. Concord, No. 154. Verona, No. 452. Woodla\vn, No. 223. Prairie Hill, No. Fayetteville, No. 264. Summerville, No. AVilla, No. 278. The following Lodges have made returns, but failed to pay Grand Lodge dues: Angerona No. 193 $20 00 Kingsville No.313 $40 00 Paulville.......................... 319 41 00 Coldwater........................ 485 30 00 IYlosaic 351 33 00 Exeter 514 21 00 There is a smaller aUlount uncollected than in any former year. I wish to state that the Lodges, \vith but fevv exceptions, have paid more prOluptly than at any period since my connection with the office. MASONIC HOME ACCOUNT.

F"ollowing the close of the last session of the Grand Lodge. I paid out on Home account to John R. ParsoIl, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the HOlne, the sum of $14,572.00, being one-half of the dues received up to that date. Since paid him $510.00, the Home being entitled to that amount from back dues collected, making a total paid the Home of $15,082.00. This is :!H1.50 more than was paid the Home for the year 1897. FINANCIAL.

The reports oithe Grand rrreasurer and the Grand Secretary, approved by the Committee on Finance one year ago, showed a balance to the credit of the Grand Lodge in cash and bonds amounting to $43,255 65· Since the books were balanced by the committee I. have received from back dues the sum of.. . $1,020 00 For nille Charters...... ................•... 180 00

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ASSETS. The Grand Lodge, as 'shown above, has in the hands of the Grand Treasurer This includes $10,000 in bonds, leaving actual cash on hand 834,102.19. The Masonic Home is now entitled to one-half of the $29,744 Grand Lodge dues received for 1899, amounting to $14,872. This will leave in the hands of the Grand Treasurer within a fraction of $20,000 cash besides the bonds. The actual assets will be more than $30,000 for the year. There is now in hand, collected since the books were closed, and on deposit the sum of $518.14. This, with the outstanding dues collectible, will increase the assets at least $1,000. The finances of the Grand Lodge were never in better condition.

$44,102.19.

MEMBERSHIP. There has been a large increase in membership the past term. From reporting Lodges the increase is shown to be 2,715. The loss in the same Lodges amounts to 2,041, eaused by suspensions, dimissions and deaths. The net gain will fall short of what was anticipated. It was expected that a clean gain of 1,000 would appear when the reports were all in. Owing to the absence of returns from fifteen Lodges it is impossible to furnish an exact statement as to the entire membership in the Jurisdiction. A recapitulation will be prepared and found in the Proceedings when printed. It is safe to say the membership in the State will foot up smartly over 32,000. GRAND LODGE REGISTER.

The Grand 路1'Iaster has. kindly called attention in his Address to the SUbject of continued registra,tion of the membership in this Grand ,Jurisdictioll, and presented very fully the importance of the work. In my report to the Grand Lodge, in 1885, I urged the adoption of a Grand Lodge Register, which shouldeontaill the names ofall the members affiliated with our Lodges, and to which the names of all :Masons who subsequently become members of a Lodge should be added. A c0111mittee reporting on this recommendation directed "the Grand Secretary to procure suitable bOOks for the purpose." This "vas done and the work submitted to members of the Fraternity for inspection. At the session in 1886 the Oommittee on Accounts having examined the register and the manner of its preparation, said, "The Grand Lodge Register contains a last'ing record of the history of each individual member of this Grand Jurisdiction and proves itself to be an indispensable addition to the archives." The same committee recommended "that action to be taken to keep up this record permanently by authorizing the Grand Secretary to employ the necessary clerical assistance to nlake the annual additions and (}hanges." The report of the comulittee being adopted, the recOlnmendation has been carefully carried out through the years intervening. The Register contains the names of all IDmnbers of Lodges in Missouri, as reported to the Grand Lodge by dHferent -secretaries. The work has proved its value over and above the cost many times. But now the four large books are full and no more names ca.n be added. A new set must be obta,ined and the more than 30,000 names transcribed, or another system must be adopted. The Heard System" haVing been recommended by those familiar with its use, I snpmitted the matter to M. W. Bro. Allen, Grand :l\!aster. He cordially secollded the idea of adopting the Card SS''"stem, and authorized the purchase of a complete outfit for the work. This has been done at a cost of $300, pa'jtable upon the order of this Grand Lodge. I recommend the approval of his order, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to "employ the necessary clerical assist~tnce to perfect the Oard System." Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, Grm2d

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GR.A.ND TREASURER'S REPORT.

SAM'L l\r. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER, In account with GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, A. F. and A. M.:

DEBITS.

October

HI, 1898, To Balance as per last report $33,255 65· 27, " To Cash, J. D. Vincil, Grand Secretary . 607 93161 07 do do . November 10, " d o 475 00. January 3,1899 do do do . March 14," do do do . 119 10· August 1, 16 do do do .. 47 00 990 00, 1," do qo do . 8," do do do . 1,276 O() 10," do do do . 1,694 00 12," do do do . 951 00 4~)7 00 15," do do do . 891 OO~ 17," do do do . 19," do do do .. 515 00 22," do do do . 1,639 O(} 23," do do do . 1,188 00 25," do do do .. 1,067 00' 2(i," do do do '" ....................• l~OOO 00 29," do do do . 1,885 0029," do do do '" . 1,263 00 September 7, H do do do . 1,881 00 " 7," do [10 do . 2,319 00· 7," do do do . 1,847 00 8," do do do . 1,502 00 11," do do do . 1,680 00792 0014," do do do . 16," do do do . 467 00 21," do cl0 do .......•...............•......... 1,260 00· 2'2," do do do . 703 007910(} 21:.," do (10 do .. 29," do do do . 807 00 29, " To Int. on Bonds, Sept. 8, 1898, to Sept. 8, 1899 . 450 00' Oicto'ber 2,"" Cash . 442 00 3970(} 4, " "

Total amount of Receipts Bonds on hand

$64,859 75 '

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October 6th 1 1899, Balance in Cash $34,102 19 Ten First Mortgage 4~% Real1~Jstate Bonds of H. A. Benoist on real estate, s. e., cor. Eleventh and Olive, of $1,000 each, in hands of Treasurer 10,000 00 Total Balance

$44, 102 19

Fraternally SUbmitted, SAM'L M. KENNARD, Grand Treasurer. ~:IIsSISSIPPI VALLEY 'rRtJST COMPANY,}

. ST. I.. OtTIS, October 6th, 1899. MR. SAl\I'L :M:. KENNARD, 424 N. BroadwaYJ City: DEAR SIR-In compliance with your request, I beg to inform)·ou tha.t the $10,000 First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds of Howard A. Benoist, secured by deed of trust on s. e.aor. of Eleventh and Olive streets. held by us for account lYIissouri Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. lvI., are numbered 34 to 43, both inclusive, at $1,000 eaCh, with l\:farch 8th, 1900, and subsequent coupons attached. Yours respectfully, J. E. BROCK,

.Assistant Secretaru.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

John D. Vincil, Committee on Oorrespondence, submitted the annual review, which was ordered printed in the'" Journal of Proceedings. [See Appendix.]

AMENDMENT.

rrhe following amendment was offered and read for the first tilue : Amend Section 4, of Article 1., of the Grand Lodge By路laws, by striking out the word "third," and insert in place thereof the word "second," so that the section will read: SEC. 4. Election of Grand D.ffiCe1'8.-The elective Grand Officers shall be chosen 011 the Dl0rning of the second day of the session, but shall not be installed until all other business before the Grand Lodge has been entirely disposed of, except appointment and installation of appointive Grand Officers, appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters. and Committees of the Grand Lodge, and reading &udapproving the minutes.

On 1110tioll, 3 o'clock this afternoon set apart as the 110ur when Rev. Dr. W. W. Boyd, Gralld Orator, will deliver an oration. The Ciralld Lodge was tIlell C.A.LLED FR01f LABOR uhtil 2 : 30 tllis afternoon. "

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

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110., October 17, 1899.

Grand Lodge cOllvened at 2:30 P. 11., pursuallt to order, and ,vas CAI.JtED rro LABOR by IVL Bro. Allen, Gralld Master. (irand Officers present as heretofore.

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the Granc11faster introduced the Grand Orator, Rev. "To \V. Boyd, D. D., "rho delivered the follo\ving able and instructive oration: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Breth1 en of the Grand Lodge: 0

I am deeply impressed by the great honor conferred on me in the invitation to address so representative a body of Masons, and no less deeply conscious of my unfitness to edify you. But I could not disobey the request of our Most Worshipful Grand l\iaster, conveyed to me through his agents, 'with a genial sharpness somewhat such as old Isaak: Walton displayed in dealing with the frog he used for bait, running the hook so neatly through his gills and out of his mouth, and in so doing using him as if he loved him. Now, I appeal to you for the same loving, sympathetic attention and help. For whatever I may lack in Masonic knowledge, I shall spe&k. with true lVlasonic spirit, since I am a Mason, not only of IUy own free will and accord, but by the law of heredity-generations of Masonic blood flowing in my veins. Oliver Wendell Holmes says, that to command success in life, a roan ought to be careful in the choice of his grandfather. I chose a Masonic ancestry, and that is better than "blue blood." There is a law, interpenetrating the nature of things, which declares that force of mind and character must rule the world. The whole" existing order of things,-laws, institutions, positive knowledge,-is but one vast monument to the supremacy'of mind. At every stage the great onward progress of the race, we recognize a subtile, undefinable force, which we call power.We recognize it in the poet and prophet, and call it iUE'piration; in the artist and scholar, and call it genius; in the mechanic, inventive skill; in the statesman, executive ability; in the orator, eloquence; in the successful man in any department of life, and call it ability to bring things to pass; and no less in the genuine upright Mason, and call it Masonic power. For though Masonry is ancient, it is not stereotyped; though old as NattIre and the primal pair, it is fresh with perpetual youth. The world can never outgrow it, because it contains those ever路living ideas and principles, which each generation of men must have, or fail in achieving the highest ideals. What, then, is lVlasonry, and what are its Sources of power? The word Masonry is plainly derived from the Greek word "MESERANEO," which is equivalent to the Latin" SU/fn in Medio Oa3li," or in English,

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"I am at the Centre of the Universe." Masonry is that subtile' Presence and Power which is at t.he very heart of the Universe. This definition was given to it by our ancient Greek Brother Pythagoras four hundred years after Solomon, the inventor of the "Eureka," a. problem which forms the grand basis for all the laborious calculations of Operative Architecture. And so Masonry is, first of all, A Study of SCIENCE. It embraces, as we were taught as :B'ellow Crafts, the seven liberal Arts and Sciences-Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, ]\;lus1c, Astronomy. Here are waters shallow enough for a child to wade in, and deep enough for a man to swinl in. IVlasonry, then, has an intellectual basis of power. Nature, Man, theDniverse,-these are the fields of its illimitable research and achievement. It is not like some other fraternities, which are but feeble. plagiarisms of it, silly, foolish, superficial, irreverent. Nay, Masonry lllay well enlist the best powers of the highest minds in the elucidation and enforcement of its great truths. To be the truest. broadest Mason, then, demands intellectual health. For there is intellectual health and disease, as there is physical. The causes of Inental disease are at least two, self";will and lack of will; obstinacy on the one hand, and a weak, vacillating purpose on the other. And the remedy is the sanle for both, an intellectual training which shall make one able to conduct his own mental processes. The law of all intellectual health i,B self-di'rection of mental power. Every sound Mason must keep this law; he must 1.:>e the master of his own 11asonic knowledge. He must fornl and hold his own Masonic opinions. "It was no great . head of itself," said the old Scotch woman as that of the Duke of Hamilton rolled from the block of the executioner, "It was n.ogreat head of itself, but it was a sorry loss to hint." .A..nd so I say of the very poorest-equipped l\tlason, with the least mental endowment, your intellectual grasp of lVIasonry may be very slnall, but you cannot part with it withol1t very great loss to yourself. Seek to lnaster the intellectual part of Masonic history and work, and so lay the first foundation of Masonic power.. But Masonry has not only an intellectual, but also a SPIRITUAL basis: of power; it is not only Opel'ative, but Speculative; that is to say, Spiritual. lVIasonry is a beautiful system of ethics, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Our ornaluents, furniture and jewels are路 aU highly emblematical of some greater and nobler idea and purpose than the use to which they may be applied as tools of labor. Lux:, The Light, The Greatest Light, shining upon them, brings out their moral and spiritual meanings .. Thus, as Entered Apprentices, we are taught the instructive lessons路 of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. The four Cardinal Virtues are

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next impressed upon us: Temperance, or self-control in all things; Fortitude, or manly heroism; Prudence, or the use of reason; Justice, which is the basis of all. And when raised to the Sublime Degree of a l\tfaster Mason, we have a whole seriee of hieroglyphics: Pot of Incense, emblem of a pure heart; Bee-hive, of industry; Hour-glass, 'Of the rapidity of time; Scythe, of the uncertainty of life; Anchor and Ark, of the hopes of future reward; Sword, of retributive justice; and the All-Seeing Eye. It is, from beginning to end, symbol, symbol, symbol. And some, especially outside of Masonry, ask, " What is the value of mere symbols?" And we may answer: Are symbols nothing? That bit of torn and blackened rag hanging from a fortress, or from the taffrail of a ship, is that nothing? Why is it that in battle there is one spot where the .swords flash most rapidly, the shots fall the thickest, and the pistol ring is the loudest? Where the officers and men seem to crowd more densely together about one man, round whose body that torn silk is ,vound, with the tenacity of a death-struggle?, Are they only children fighting for a bit of rag? Nay, the rag is the :ff~ag of their country! It is everything to them.....:...their regiment,路 their honor, their life, their 'Country. It is the law! It is the Constitution! It is the nation itself! It means what Concord and Lexington, Monmouth and Yorktown meant. The whole glorious War of Revolution, the whole great struggle for liberty from English oppression, the whole history of our country, is gathered into its ample folds. Stamped on every stripe, with the indelible red of the nation's best blood, are the namE}S of every battlefield, of every general, of every private of the loyal hosts. From every star shines forth the pure white lustre of the sacrifices of the wise, the brave, the patriotic! Yet that flag is only a symbol! Are symbols nothing? Our Masonic symbols forever declare that the internal, and not the external, qualifications of a man are what Masonry regards. Our age is apt to look upon and. judge men by the accidents of birth, wealth, :social position, and the like~ But Masonry voices its judgment in the words of that great Mason, Robert Burns: " The rank is but the guinea.'s stamp, The man's the gowd for a' that."

Thus it is that Masonry unites mankind in the indissoluble bonds -of sincere affection. It knows neither nationality, caste or sect. Its -cardinal tenet is Charity, love of all men as men. "Now abideth

faith, hope, charity; but the greatest of these is charity; for' love is the seraph, and faith and hope are but the wings with which she flies.' "

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Masonry is not a religion, in the ecclesiastical or theological sense. It creates no church.; it administers no ordinances; it has no Ministerial or Sacerdotal Class. But it does teach the essential spiritual truths on which all religion is based,-Faith in God, love to men, and hope of immortality. It does lead men from their. evil 路ways, and point them to the skies. It is the most powerful auxiliary to religion which I know of. 1 yield to none in my loyalty to the Church. I value her above the price of rubies. And, therefore, I shall not be misunderstood when I say, that results which churches sometimes fail to secure Masonry accomplishes; such, for example, as reconciliation between brothers long estranged, the realization of unity in dissimilars, and the systematic care of the sick and needy. And here let me say, that as Masons of Missouri, we cannot kindle a brighter beacon light of our distinctive principles and mission than we have already done in the founding of The J.\tfasonic HOlne in St. Louis, where helpless infancy and enfeebled old age, the two extrernes of life, are provided with all the care and affection of a true home. Let us realize that in this Honle we have a most beautiful exeulplification of true Masonry, and do all ,ve can in every way to support and upbuild it. Many things, t.oo, JYIasonry has directly done to aid the cause of religion. It ever holds up the Bible as the great light of men. At a tiule when the Bible is ruthlessly attacked by destructive critics, it creates a constitnency to defend its antiquity and teachings.. l\fasonry, too, was the instrument not only for the preservation, but for the discovery of the . five books of ]\JIoses, after a lapse of 470 years of confusion and disorde.r. ]\JIasonry, by its ethical and moral teachings, aJso prepares large numbers of men to receive the spiritual truths of religion. It creates in the mind a receptivity for the subliIne ideas that have their centre in the Cross. Brothers, for the reasons I have stated, every l\lason should seek to know, understand and live up to speculative or spiritual Masonry. Here is the chief source of our power as Masons. Nothing can so impress the community with the truth and value of our institutions, as a pure, self-controlled, upright 楼ason. He is the strongest possible evidence of the truthfulness of our principles. We must live our Masonry, or it is nothing. .And to live it, we must do our work in and out of the Lodge, as under the All-Seeing Eye. To work well we need to work always as under the sense of His impending presence. With so high an ideal of a Masonic life before us, what shall we say concerning the irregularities of Masons which are patent? First of all, that such irregularities are no路 argument against Masonry itself" Every human organization, just because it is human, made up of frail,

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erring mortals, is open tOlthe perils of unworthy members~ However noble its airns and ideals, bad men will for that very reason se.ek its fellowship and intluence. Even in King Solomon's time some shocking treasons occurred; the noblest of our craft became the victim of a most foul conspirac;:. The Church no less has been crippled by its false friends. The greatest obstacle in the spread of any system of truth is the wide divergence between creed and life in its advocates. Nor should this surprise us; rather, it should encourage us each to be better Masons. If there were no genuine coin, stamped in the true mint, there would be no counterfeits, since the latter could not gain currency. If there are unworthy 1Iasons, those who steal "the livery of the Court of Heaven to serve the Devil in," let us be all the truer, sincerer, more faithful, and so commend our Order, which surely is the noblest under the sun. For it is not a proselyting system; not made up of pIo.ts against public peace and social order; it interferes with no other institution, moral or religious; nor does it take any part'indisputes and broils in politics or in the church. Brothers, from our deepest hearts we may venerate Masonry and live it. It is the most ancient of institutions. From the beginning of the world we may trace Masonic ideas. Ever since Geometry began, and Harmony displayed her charms, and the morning stars sang together, l\1asonic principles have been operative. As to the date of its formal institution into Lodges, we are dependent upon ~fasonic tradition. Here we may freely discard all fanciful and unhistorical views. We have a well-defined tradition as to its origin, transmitted from age to age, from one organized association to another, from father to son, through the lnedium of oral communication~ Does an)t. deny the value of this tradition? Let him remember that in the very nature of things, tradition must lie at the basis of all ancient history. For instance, suppose that three thousand years from now, the Fourth of Jul:.y should still be observed as the Nation's birthday in this country; anq. suppose, further, tbat all recorded printed statements concerning the War of the Revolution had then disappeared from the arcbives of the Nation, would not the continued and uninterrupted celebration of the Fourth of J u1y, handed down from generation to ~eneration through oral communication, be sufficient in itself to establish the historic facts which it enshrines and commemorates? Precisely so in Masonry. We may rely implicitly upon our tradition,. because it is inwrotight into the whole Constitution and work of (Jnr Lodges throughout the world.路 All our synlbolism is founded on it. Practically, then, 路we must fix the origin of Masonry, as we now have it, at the erection of the Temple of Solomon, because all Masonic tradition and Ritual go to, and not beyond, that period of time. There is

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not an Ancient Oraft degree that does not point to the Temple; there is not a Masonic lecture that does not go back to the Temple; there is not a ceremony that does not lead the mind to that spot. And this tradition is confirm.ed by lllany passages in the Old Testament scriptures. Thus, scripture supports the tradition. How noble and venerable, then, is ....t\..ncient, Free and Accepted Masonry! Three thousand years ago, King Solomon, the wisest of men, gathering up Masonic ideas and principles from an immemorial past, instituted and established the present form of Masonry. He, the first Most Worshipful Grand Master, together with Hiram, King of Tyre,and Hiram Abiff as his Counselors, constituted the only Master Masons in the world. From them came all the instructions in the degrees. What a mighty legacy has thus come down to us! How we should prize it, and transmit it nnimpaired to our children's children! With what fidelity should we administer the practical affairs of Masonry gathered to-day in the Grand Lodge, the representatives of the 500 Lodges of our Brothers in this great commonwealth! Let us not forget that we are convened under the gaze of that AllSeeing Eye, and that it is an eye of Love-Love which overhangs us like a mighty dome. In the baptistery of the Cathedral of Pisa I saw a wonderful dome. Every sound in the building-the footsteps on the marble pavement, the murmur of voices-all was caught up by that great dome above, united, blended, softened and echoed back in music. So. over us to-day hangs the great dome of God's Love, and every true Masonic thought we think, or word we speak, or deed we do, will be caught up by this great over-shadowing Love of God's presence; and, softened, harmonized, blended, come back to us again, either in renewed inspiration to live our high ideals, or in the sweet music of that celestial anthem, which shall thrill the heart to all eternity-" Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord! "

RESOLUTION.

Brothers W. A. Hall aIld J. D. \Tincil offered the following re8oIution, ,vhich was unaninlously adopted: Resolved, That a copy of the admirable Address ofonr Grand Orator, Rev. Dr:W. W. Boyd, of St. Louis, be secured, if possible, and printed with the Annual Proceedings, and further, that a vote of thanks be tendered Dr. Boyd by this Grand Lodge.

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REPORT ON ADDRESS.

11. \V. Bro..A..

Dockery, Chairnlall of the Oomnlittee

all Grand l\laster's Address, presented the following report,

which, on motioll, was adopted: To the Most nro'l'ship!ul Gra'/7,d Lodge of Mis80llri, A. F. &- A. Jf.:

We recommend that so much of the Address as refers to "Our Fraternal Dead" be referred to the Committee on Obituaries. The actions of the Grand Master as reported under the headings of Oflicial Acts and Installation, respectively, are approved. The remarks of the Grand Master upon the sUbject of Official Bonds are referred to the Committee on 'Ways and Means. The appointment of a special committee to secure halls and make all arrangements for the meetings of this session of the Grand Lodge is approved and is referred to the Committee ofWtl,ys and Means to make suitable recommendation as to the expenses incident thereto. 'We refer the remarks of the Grand 1faster under the head of Election of Officers to the Oommittee on Jurisprudence. We approve of the dispensations issued by the Grand :Master for various purposes, he having acted in each case in strict conformity with the laws of this Grand Lodge and doubtless for the best interests of Freemasonr30r â&#x20AC;˘ ,V"e especially indorse his dispensations as to Lodges authorizing them to assemble on proper occasions for pUblic worship, and hope this custom will become universal in this Grand .Jurisdiction. ' We most emphatically approve and indorse the action of the Grand lYIaster with regard to various applications to set aside or evade the laws of the Grand Lodge. Every Master Mason is in honor bound to obey the law, more especially is it the duty of the Grand Master to uphold and lllaintain the integrity of the laws of the Grand Lodge and the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. We approve of his action as reported under the head"of Duplicate Charters. We recommend that all matters embraced under the head of Charters Arrested be referred to a special committee of five. The controversy between Unionville and Pollock Lodges-is referred to a special committee of five. We refer the dispensations of the-Grand Master for the formation ofne\v Lodges, as well as his refuRal to grant other such dispensations, and his remarks on this subject, to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. We congratulate the Craft on the fact that the Grand ~raster, in conjunction with other Grand Officers, has been enabled to hold a number of Schools or Lodges of Instruction, as also to make extensive and numerous visits throughout the State. Such visits are of incalculable benefit in keeping the Grand Officers informed as to the wants and needs of the Lodges, as well as keeping them, and through them the Grand Lodge~ in closer touch with the Brethren. We approve of the actions of the Grand Master as reported under the head ofLaying Comer~stones. We doubt not that the Brethren entrusted with these important duties performedthem in a manner creditable to the Grand Lodge. The laying of the cornerstone of the new Masonic Tenlple in se Louis by the Grand Master in person, assisted b)rmany of the Grand Officers, was a notable event in the history of this Grand Lodge_

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We recommend that all matters referred to under the heads of "Deeds of Transfer,' r "Real estate o'wned by the Grand Lodge at Canton," "Property formerly belonging to Louisville Lodge, No. ~28," and "Amount paid Linn Lodge, No. 369," be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The remarks and recommendations of the Grand 1\Iaster, under the heading "Our' Home," are referred to the Committee on l\Iasonic Home. We congratulate the Fraternity in Missouri that our relations with Sister Grand Jurisdictions are pleasant and fraternal. So may they ever continue. Vle approve of the choice made in appointing Grand Representatives. to and from . this Grand Body. \Ve are gratified to learn of the kindly and fraternal manner in which the Grand :Master and other officers of this Grand Lodge 'were received bv the Grand Lodge of' Kansas on their visit to that Body. Such visits and such receptions tend to bind more closely together those already united by the ties of friendship and brotherhood. We refer the recommendation concerning Past Masters of other Jurisdictions to the Committee on Jurisprudence. \Ve recolumend that the decisions of the Grand Master be referred to the Committeeon Jurisprudence. We approve of the action of the Grand 1faster as stated under the head of Grand Lodge Register. vVe refer the statements and recommendation under the head of Non-payment of Dues to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The subject of Mexican Masonry, referred to by the Grand Master, will receive the attention of the special cOlumittee appointed to investigate that matter, which will doubtless report during this session. We refer the recommendation under the head of Washington Memorial Observance to the Special Committee appointed to investigate and report on that subject. We congratulate the Grand Master upon his able, efficient and business-like administration. It fully entitles him to the plaudit, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Fraternally submitted, A. M. DOCKERY,

JOHN D. VINCIL, THOS. E. GARRETT, R. E. ANDERSON, A.M. HOUGH, F. J. TYGARD, C.C. WOODS. JOHN R. PARSON. R. F. STEVENSON, J. B. THOMAS, J. S. BROWNE, J. W. BOYD,

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GRAND LECTURER'S REPORT.

rrhe following report of Brother Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was presented and ordered printed. To the .r.Yost lV'orshilifu,l (l'rft1U], Lodge of Missour'i, .iL F. &: A. M.: Herewith I present my Twenty-Ninth Annual Report as Grand Lecturer. In accordance 'with a resolution adopted by路 the Grand Lodge, I held Schools of Instruction for the benefit of the Distriet Lecturers at the following places: G.

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Kansas City, Moberly, St. Louis and Springfield. A large majority of the Lecturers attended one or more of these meetings. The result is that the Lecturers are nearly all thoroughly c,onversant with the work of the Grand Lodge, and skillful in imparting it. The advantages derived from these Schools of Instruction for the Lecturers are incalculable and manifold. r:rhey give the teachers confidence in themselves, they give the Brethren confidence in tlleir teachers, thus doubly promoting the diffusion of the work. The result is that ovdng to 111eetings of the kind held during this and the last few years, there are more bright "Working' Lodges and more proficient individual Brethren in this Granel Jurisdiction than eyer before in its history. By order of the Grand :l\1aster, State Lodges of Instruction were held at the following places, t,拢z.: SpringfIeld, .Tefferson City, 'l'renton, :Moberly, Clinton, Bowling Green, Charleston, Osborn and Slater. At these meetings the Grand l\Iaster ,vas ably assisted by other Gra,l1d Officers. In addition to instruction in the Ritual, instructive and interesting addresses concerning the history, philosophy and 1110ral teachings of Freemasonry were delivered by prominent and well路informed Brethren. I consider these meetings of inealclllable benefit to the Fraternity. They not only bring the members of ditTerent Lodges into closer communion \vith each other and thus foster a community of interests, but they enlarge the Masonic horizon of those attending. They teach thenl that the little local customs and peculiarities of their respective Lodges are but the convenient drapery in which Masonry happens to be clothed in their respecti've neighborhoods, and not as they supposed veritable and unehangeable landmarks. They also bring the Grand Officers in closer touch \vith their Brethren, and tend to assure -the latter that the Gr~tnd IJodge cares for thenl and for their \velfare as a tender and loving mother cares for her children.

District Lodges of Instruction have been held in various portions of the State, at "Which District IJecturers have been present and assisted. These meetings have usually been attended by from five toten representatives from neighboring Lodges. In visiting individual Lodges I have endeavored, as far as 'Possible, to confine myself to those most needy and most 路willing to. receive the work. The District Lecturers, 'without exception, report improvenlent in the work in the respective Districts. There has been a general revival of work "all along the lines," and the very best TIlaterial has, as a rule, been used. The Distriet Lecturers have, almost without exception. visited every I..lodge which has required their services, and many have not waited for an invitation, but have, as it were, forced'their services on the Lodges. To such be all honor. In this connection I desire to renew m~l recomnlendatioll, nUHle seyeral times. that some method TIlay be c1evi~ed by which the weaker and poorer Lodges may receive the visitation of the District tecturerswithout expense to thenl 0"1' to th~ Lecturer. The Lecturer can not afford to neglect his business, and pay his railroad expellses and hotel bills for several weeks, a,s has been the ease in several instances during the past and present years. One Leeturer (and one of the best in the State) writes that he has spent over thirty days in visiting Lodges, and that he is out his time and fifteen dollars in cash. Other Lecturers can doubtless duplicate his experience.

r propose during this session to offer an amendment to our By-Laws to this effect: That District Lecturers shall visit as many of their Lodges as possible, and that the Lodges so visited shall pay the necessary railroad and other expenses, inclUding hotel biUs, and pay the Lecturer in addition five dollars路 per day. But should any Lodge so visited be unable to pay such amount it shall certify that fact to the Grand Secretary, who, by order of the Grand Master, shall issue a w'arrant for tbe amount to such Secretary, provided that the total amount issued in favor of allY one Leetnrer shall

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not exceed the sum of twenty~five dollars. It may be said that Lodges, like in(li~ ·viduals, are ashamed to ackno'wledge their poverty and \vould not take advantage of the provision. Possibly so. ~rhen let thenl pay. A Lodge of Instruction in ninetyDine cases in a hundred is a financial profit to the Lodge. They can well afford to par the expenses. The District Lecturers of :LV1issouri form a noble band of workers. Through summer's heat, Ulrough ,vinter's sno\vs, they have been, a 11lajorit'y of them, formany years, true, steadfast and indefatigable in prornulgating the work and diffusing the true principles of Free111RSonry without the hope of fee or reward, except that re"ward which £ol1o,vs the consciousness of duty well performed. As nearly all of them are also District Deputy Grand1.Iasters, and as their reports as such \\'ill be printed \vith the Proceedings, the reports being in each substantially the saIne, I deem it unnecessary to give the reports in detail, and refer I.lodges and Brethren to reports of District Deputies printed in appendix to Proceedings. The following reports are copied, not only'o11 account of the importance of the District in location and in number of Lodges, but also because the offices of District Deputy Grand !¥lasters and District Lecturers in these Districts are not combined. EIGHTH DISTRIOT-R. W. Bro. B. F. Watson reports as follows: HJanuary 5th, 6th and 7th, 1899, I held a Lodge of Instruction for 1;incoln Lodge, No. 188, at Fillmore, Andrevv County, installed the ofIicers for 1899, and conferred the E. A. Degree upon a candidate. rl'be Lodge is in good working condition, and the ofl1cers posted in the work. There was a good attendance. Commencing .Januar~· 14th, I held a District Lodge of Instruction at St.•Joseph, continuing eyery Saturday night for eleven nights. At nearly every 1l1eeting there was bad weather. ~Iuch interest was manifested, the average attendance at the meetings being twenty-four. I held a three days' School of Instruction for Whiteville I.;odge, No. It>2, at Whiteville, Andrew County", eOlumencing J'anuary 20th. No. 1G2 "vorks ,veIl, and has several hright and ,veIl posted members. Average attendance fourteen. r have visited Birming Lodge, No. 150; Rushville, No. 238; King I"lin, No. 370, and Rosendale, No. ·404. At each there was \vork in the degrees. The officers of the country Lodges are generally ,veIl posted in the work. During the year I have frequently visited St. ~Joseph Lodge. No. 78; Zereclatha, No. ISH, and Charit'~;r, No. 331, and assisted in conferring tbe ·degrees. St. Joseph has luany bright ll'asolls, and the work done will cmnpare favorably \vith any in this Grand ~Jurisdictiol1. Throughout the year I have spent -mueh time in privatel~· instructing officers, members and candidates of the various Lodges in the District, with gratifying success. 'l'hroughout the winter the weather tHis generally been bad, yet the attendance at the meetings has been better than \Va.s expected. There. are DO dissensions in any of the Bodies j peace ancI harmony prevails, and each appears to be having a steady, healthful and prosperous gro·wth."

NINETEENrrn DISTRIOT-R. W. Bro. Carnpbell Wells reports as follo,vs: HIn January last I held a two c1a~rs' Lodge of Instruction in Compass I.Jodge, No. 120, at Parkville, \vhich was well attended. This Lodge has accomplished more in quality and quantity of work during the ent.ire year than any in my District, and I am con~ strained to believe that it is beCa1:1Se they seldom fail to have a Lodge of Instruction once a year. I have visited all but t\\lO of the Lodges, and have assisted them ill regular work, with more or less private instruction afterwards. One Lodge ill particular I desire to mention: Platte City, No. 504, has a corps of officers whose average age is a little less than twenty-five ~rears, and who, on two occasions, have recently conferred the :M. 1\'1. Degree at other Lodges in the county as near perfect as it has been my pleasure to see. raIn very proud of them, as all have grown up under my guardianship. On two occt'tsiol1s I assisted the Grand 11aster and Grand Lecturer in Lodges of Instruction at Trenton and Osborne. On an average Ipresume the work is fairly well done, and a reasonable amount of interest taken throughout the District.

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And if all the Lodges were like Parkville and Platte City, there would not be enough for the Grand Lecturer to do. Have responded to all calls made on me by Lodges or individuals.' ,

TWENTIETH DISTRICT-Brother John C. Yocum reports as follows: "Our regular District Lodge of Instruction \vas opened in Kansas Oity on the first Saturday in January, 1899, and continued as usual every Saturday evening until the last of February. These communications 'were largely attended, probably fifty officers and members present per meeting. l\Iuch interest, and even enthusiasm, \vere nlanifested during the entire time of the Lodge of Instruction. A large amount of private instruction in my office "vas also given, and it is my experiellce that where the deputy has the time at his disposal this private路 nlethod is very successful and satisfactory. I also held a brief Lodge of Instruction at Independence, for the special benefit of Independence Lodge, No. 76, and :McDonald Lodge, No. 324, and other I.Jodges near by in Iny District. At various times during the year I have spent an evening with several of the Lodges, and gave instruction for their O''l11 special benefit, with their own officers filling the various stations. I have visited all the Lodges in the District exeept two or three, and some unforeseen circumstance or other prevellted me from being present at all of them. I especially take pleasure in ealling your attention to the visit to Blue Springs Lodge, No. 337, where I was so ably assisted by the M. '\V. Gralld 1Iaster E, F. Allen and your honored presence. I have during the year also held Lodges of Instruction outside of my District by request of the Lodges and with the consent of the District Lecturers of the respective Districts. Among those 路were Lafayette Lodge, No. 437, at Corder, and Belton Lodge, No. 450, at Belton. At both of these places larg-e numbers of enthusiastic :Masons ,,,ere present. and successful results were attained. I also enjoyed the hOllor and pleasure of accompanying the Grand Master to )Tour very successful State Lodge of Instruction at Slater. I have also, by request and in company with several bright workers from Kansas City, visited the following Lodges: :Mount Hope, No. 476, at Odessa; Lathrop, No. 506, at Lathrop; Temperance, No. 438, at Smithville; Ada Lodge, No.路 444, at Orricle On all theRe occasions I was received very kindly and courteously by the Brethren, and as I look back over the :rear's ''lork I am convinced that more good, perfect and successful results have been attained than in any previous year of my service as your deputy. I take pleasure and satisfaction in saying to you that the various Lodges in the Twentieth District are all much more proficient in the work of the Ritual as prescribed by the Grand Lodge than they have ever been in their history. The truth of this statement will be clearly esta.blished by the large amount of good work shown by the Grand Lodge annual reports now of record with the Grand Lodge. I ath very proud of the record of my own ['emple Lodge, No. 299, which the Grand Secretary says has been the record breaker for volume of work in the entire State this year. In addition to the courteous compliment of the Gl'and Secretary, I desire to add that in all that work the inner door 'was strictly guarded, and none passed but good nlen and true who came well recommended." ['RIRTy-TRIRD1:>ISTR.:W'I'-Brother Wm. A. Hall reports as fo110\V5: "The principal duty devolving- upon the Deputy Lecturer of this District is the annual Lodge of Instruction, \vhich was held during the months of January and February, R. W. Bro. Howard Watson, D. D., Grand Master, presiding. The meetings last winter were well attended and the interest and zeal displayed were all that could be desired,and I feel confident that those who attended were benefited thereby and went away better equipped for the work of conferring the deg-rees and imparting instnlction to others. The Officers of the thirty-two Lodges in the Thirty-Third District are well versed in the work of conferring the seyeral degrees, and the duties of Deputy Lecturers have been materially lightened by the able and proficient assistance so cheerfully rendered in the exemplification of the several degrees. Their generous and uniformly courteous treatment has been a source of much pleasure to me and they have lny sincere

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thanks. I ,,,ill not enumerate the visits I have made, the instruction given to indio vidual Lodges and the Brethren when called upon to do so. Suffice it to say that my services have. alwa'ys been at the disposal of my Brethren, not only in my District but wherever required. T am pleased to inform you that the Lodges ill the Thirty路Third District were nev~r in a more flourishing condition, with an abundance of work and capable and zealous oflicers to perform it, and above all, that harmony, the strength and beauty of every institution, prevails among the \vorkmen in the quarries of Freemasonry in the ':rhirty路Third DistriQt of 1iIissouri." FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT-Brother D. B. Farnsworth reports as fo11o,Ys: HAlthough I have not held a regular District Lodge of Instruction this year, I held a series of

weekly meetings in January and February for the benefit of the Springfield Lodges and others who could attend. I visited Ash Grove Lodge, under dispensation, twice during the year, gaye them some instrnction and assisted in conferring the r.I."hird Degree. 1 spent two days ,,,ith the l\It. Olive Lodge, gave them instructIon in the work and installed their officers. I have attended most of the meetings of the three Springfield Lodges and have assisted in the '\-vork and given instruction whenever called upon. Some of the Lodges in this District have done an unusual amount of \york during the past year, notably United Lodge, No.5, Gate of the Temple, No. 422, and Ash Grove Lodge, under dispensation. 1\lost of the Lodges in this District .are in fair condition, and altogether the year has been a profitable one." THIRTy-SEVENTH DISTRICT-Brother Alvin Haynie has failed for the first time in ulany years to report work well done, duty faithfully performed. He has reported to a more august tribunal, to a SupremeI' Grand l\laster, and we humbly hope that his work of late ~Jears done in bodily weakness, but with unfaltering fidelity, has been approved. That as the shadows of death darkened about his pathway; the light of the eternal world shone in radiance about his brow. We mourn him, we miss him here.. His cheery countenance will 110 longer lighten our halls as with a beam of sunshine at our annual gatherings. But he has been admitted into that City which bas no need. of the sun, 11either of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God lightens it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. Fraternally submitted, ALLAN McDOWELL.

REPORT ON ACCOUNTS.

The Oommittee on Accounts submitted a report, which was adopted, and is as folloV\rs: ST.

LOUIS,

October 13,1899.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. d: A.. M.: We, the undersigned, your Committee on Accounts, report that we h~ve made a thorough examination of all the financial records of the Grand Lodge since the close of the session of 1898, and respectfully report as follows, viz.: Balance on hand, October 19, 1898 Bonds Total

$33,255 65 10,000 00

$43,255 65

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RECEIPTS.

Fron), Dues, lSH9-August 1st to and including October 3d Balance Dues, 1898 · ····..·· .. · ·.. ···· Charter Fees · ··

DispensatioIls .. Dead IJodges.. Refunded bj' Grand 'l.'iler Refunded by Grand Lecturer................... Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, Burial Lot Interest Oll Bonds

rrotal

$29,744 00

··

$2G 00 14 10

10 00 450 00 $31,604 10' $74.859 7&

.A)Jp1'(~ptiation.

DISBFRSEl\IENTS.

Printing Proceedings Grand Lodge 18H8 Postage : .. $306 50 Printing and Stationery............................. H5155 Clerk (joa 00 Telepl1011e 37 50

Ice...............................................

00 00 00 00

40 10

· . . ..

······

1,020 180 150 10

$98400

$1,000 00

15 65 $1,323 900 2,500 500 150 2,250

Il1ciclentals 1.2 50 Rent Grand Secretary's Offlce :=::~~~:. Salary Grand Secretary . Salary Comlnittee Foreign Correspondence . Salary Grand Treasurer . Salary Grand Lecturer . Salar~T Grand Tiler . Expenses Grand Master . Expenses, per Dielu, Special Deputies .. Expenses Communication Grand Lodge 18H8 . Expenses Gommunica,tiol1, Mileage, and Per Diem of Melubers...... Expenses Holding Special Lodges of Instruction........ Charity....

00 00 00

00 00 150 00 500 00

6 20 344 60

1,350 900 2,500 500 150

00 00 00 00

00 2,250 00

150 00 500 00 100 00 34:9 00

3,747 13

3,578 80

459 50 525 00

700 00 325 00

Total........ $14,340 1:1 $14,552 80 Masonic Home Account, paid by order of Grand Lodge ::..... 15,082 00 Donation to Mitchell Monument, paid by order of Grand Lodge . 150 00 Expense Committee on Appeals, paid by order of Grazlcl Lodge . 64 85 Portrait of P. G. Master I~. J. Tygard, paid by order of Grand I.Jodge . 5000 Refunded to Linn Lodge. No. 826, by order of Grand Lodge (1898, page f!j) ~ __.__~~~.E Total authorized expenses Necessary, but unauthorized expenses, viz. : Geo. E. Ma)Thall, D. D. G. M Laying Corner Stone Masonic Temple. .. Expenses Grand Tiler for G. L. Session Taxes, 2 years, Canton Property Exchange on Checks 'R.. R. Agent Stamping Certificates

~......

$10 6 23 16 25 10

Total................... Balance Cash on band (inclUding $10,000 BOllds)

Total

$30,665 48

00 35

90 11 72 00

92 08

$30,757 56 __4-:;4,_10_2_19_·

_ $74,859 75-

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In the aggregate, the authorized expenses were $212.67 less than appropriated by the Grand Lodge on reconlDlendatiol1 of the Committee 011 Ways and Means. By a careful examination of the tabulated statement, it will be shown where the saving was made, and at the saIne time it will also be shown that there was expended $168.33 more for Mileage and Per Dienl, for attendance of members, than a.,ppropriated. This,as well as the itellls of unauthorized bnt lleCeSSarjf expenses,$92.08, was unavoidable. We desire to call the attention of the Committee on "\Vays and 1feans to the item, $50, which. under the order of the Grand Lodge is expended annually for the painting of the portrait of the outgoing Grand Master, and would request that the item be included in the list of appropriations hereafter. In COI1Clusioll, :rour CommHtee desires to say that it found the financial records in the office of the Grand Secretary in most excellent condition, and the systematic manner in which the accounts are kept enabled your Committee to perform its work with expedition. Fraternally submitted, F. W.M:OTT, .JOHN H. DEEl\IS, G. W. NIEMANN,

Cormn'ittee.

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

"T. F. I{uhrl offered the follovving iUllendlnent to

Brother Section 198,

.L~rticle

XV., vVllicll ,vas read for tIle first tilne.

Alnend Section HIS, Article XV., of the By-Law's, as follows: Strike Ollt all of said Section up to, and including the word "interment," in the fourth line, and insert in lieu thereof the following: "A Lodge, as SUCh, may attend the funeral of a deceased Brother and accompany the reulains being conveyed to the place of interment, whether the Lodge, or any other :Masonic body, perform the :Masonic rites at the grave." So that the Section as amended, will read as follows: "A Lodge, as SUCh, lllay attend the funeral of a deceased Brother and accompany the remains being conveyed to the place of interment, whether the Lodge, or any other ':Masonic bodj", perform the Masonic funeral rites at the grave. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the appointment of non-Masonic pall-bearers by the family of the deceased, or prevent any church or moral and benevolent society frOlu uniting in the funeral procession, or from rendering its lceremonies at the grave, or prevent an)" civic or public demonstration of respect for the deceased Brother." 1-\..11

alnelldlllent to Section 125, Gra11d Lodge as follo\vs. Read for the first time.

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Alnend Section 125 by striking out the follOWing: "Provided that nothing herein contained shall. 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." So that the Section, if amended, will read as follows: It is incompetent for any Lodge in this jurisdiction to confer either of the three degrees of Ancient Craft ~Iasonry on any person whose physical defects are sl.lch as to prevent him from receiving and imparting. the ceremonies of the several degrees. F. J. TYGARD. A. M. DOOKERY. '

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An alnendment to Section 1, Article I., was offered by Brother N. lYl. Givan, proposing to change the time of the meeting of the Gran,d Lodge from the third to t?e second Tuesday in October of each year, and read for tIle first time. Amend Section 1, Article I., as follows: "The Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge shall be held in the city of St. Louis on the second Tuesday of October in each路 year, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M., provided that the place of meeting may be changed whenever a majority of the Grand Lodge shall deem it expedient." NOAH M. GIVAN.

MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF.

The following alllendment looking to a c11ange of the law concerning Boards of Relief was offered and read for the first time. To amend the memorial in reference to Masonic Boards of Relief as follows:

"In cities where fifteen (15)"or more Lodges are situated, each Lodge shall pay to the Bo.ard. of Relief of said city or cities the sum of three. ($3.00) dollars for each initiation, to be dispensed as charity by said Board of Relief, and that twenty (20%) per centum of all money paid back by Lodges whose members have been as'Sisted by said Board, be retained as a special fund to be dispensed by unanimous consent of all memb~rs present at a regular meeting, to such worthy persons as apply to the Board, but are not entitled to relief according to Grand Lodge laws. This refers to such persons who, at some time, would have had a just claim upon the Masonic Fraternity." WM. GILLESPIE, WM. SESBINGHAUS.

AMENDMENT OFTHE CONSTITUTION.

Brother Leslie Orear offered the following amendment to . Section 2, Article III., of tIle Constitution. Amend Section 2, Article III., of Constitution, by striking out all of said section, and inserting in lieu thereof the following : "Sec.2. Electi1Je-Enumerat'ion of~ Term o}-All of the Grand Officers of this Grand L.odge, except the Grand Lecturer, Grand Chaplains, Grand Orators and Grand Marshals, shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge., and. shall hold their offices respectively iuntil their successors shall be duly elected and installed."

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COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED.

The Grand Master announced the following Standing and Special COlnmittees : STANDING

COM~HTTEES.

IVI. Givan, Ohairman; Thomas R. :l\Iorro'w, J. W. Alexander, . T. A. Dunn, R. E. Anderson, Jas. T. Neville, F. A. 'Yind. CHA.RTERED LODGEs.-Lee A. Hall, Cha'irmctn; E. F. Hartzell, C. "V. Bolster, Reuben Barney, Jr., ~J. Lee Porter, Wm. H. Hahn. LODGES U. D.-Z. T. I\Iartin, Ohainnan; Geo. A. Slatery, Oarl W. Lehnhard, F. W. Krenning, F. A. Kage, Jno. W. Farris, A. T. Vaughn. ApPEAl.s AND GRIEVANCEs.-Dorsey A. Jamison, Cha'iJ'rnctn; C. C. Woods, H. H. Getman, Jas. rvL Breckenridge, B. F. Watson, Harry 'Naite, H.R. Hohenschild. CHARITY.-F. ,J. Tygard, Chairman; W. 8. Epperson, J. H. Prentiss, J110. J. Bogard, D. B. Adams, Wallace Boardman, Thos. A. Milburn. REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.-A. ~r. Hough, ChalrnlJan; William Feuerborn, J. H. Frame, J. G. Howe, E. G. ~lartin. OBITUARIES.-W. F. Kuhn, Cha'irm.an,· V. O~ Saunders, J. F. Short, C. E. French, Wm. M. 'Yare. WAYS AND 1IEANS.':-'J. B. Thomas, Gha'i?"tnan,o A. J. Coleman, T. H. Whitehill, James F. "Vood, R. B. McConnell. ACCOUNTS.-F. W. Mott, Chairman; John H. Deems, Gus. W. Niemann. BOARDS OF RELIEP.-Wm. A. Hall, Chairman,; A. C. Robinson, H. E. Colvin, V. F. Boor, Simon Suss. PAY ROLl•• -C. R. DavidsoIl, Chairman. TRANSPORTATION A'ND HOTEl.s.-John R. Parson. Chairrnan; James H. Frame. RITUA.IJ.-Allan McDowell, Chairman; Joseph C. Finagin, Jno. C. Yocum, A. Fisher. HrsToRlcAI••-John D. Vincil, Chairm(tn~· Allan 1:fcDowelI, VV. F. Kuhn, Lee A. Hall. HOME VISITING.-Geo. E. Mayhall,Chaitman; Jacob Furth, J. Lee Porter, Wm., Dodd, <:.Tohn 11:. Allen. . MASONIC HOME.-Jas. 8. Brown, Cha'irman?" G. Y. Crenshaw, C. A. Thompson, Jno. L. Bowman, Jalnes Todd. JURISPRUDENCE.-Noah

SPECIAL OOMMITTEES.

ON ARRESTED OHARTERs.-John R. Parson, Chairman," Leon rrhalman, Job Newton, James Todd, James A. Gordon. ON CONTROVERSY BETWEEN POLLOCK AND UNIONYILLE LODGEs.-Jas. W. Boyd, Chairman; R. E. Collins, E. E. Truex, E. A. Krauthoff, Geo. F. Rogers. ON GRAND 1'IASTER'S ADDRESS.-A. M. Dockery, Oha'irrnan.

CALLED OFF.

'rhe Grand I.Jodge was CALLED

OPF

to meet in Scottish Rite Cathedral.

until 7 : 30 this evening

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FIHST DAY-EVENING SESSION.

I{ANSAS CIT'Y,

1\10., October 17, 1899.

The Grand Lodge convened pursuant to order in tIle Scottish R,ite Cathedral at 7: 30 P. M., and was CALLED TO LABOR by 11. 'V. Bro. E. F. Allen, Grand lYfaster. Other Grand Officers present as heretofore. EXEMPLIFICATION.

The C+rand Lodge then proceeded with tIle exenlplification of the work of the first and second degrees. R."\V. Bro. l\..llan lVlcDowell, Grand Lecturer, was placed ill charge of the work, and proceeded with tIle exelllplification, assisted by the Grand Officers.

The Grand Lodge "vas CAI,L1DD PROl\f LABOR Ul1til to-lnorrow at 9 o'clock.

SECOND DA Y-:MORNING SESSION. I{ANSAS CITY,

Mo.,

Oqto~er

18, 1899.

'fhe Grand T..Jodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 o'clock A. M:. by Grand l\1aster 1\..11 en. Officers present' as yesterday. Prayer was offered by 'theGrand Chaplaill Rev. J. W. Robinson. rI'he minutes at yesterday's session were read and approved. AMENDMENTS.

Amendments offered yesterday to the By-Laws were read for the second tillle by title. A proposition was 8ublnitted to change the llame of Williamsville to Greenville "Lodge, and the saIne was referred to the Committee on .Chartered Lodges.

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AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.

The following aIllendnlellt to Sectioll 2, l\..rticle III., of the Constitution, was presented and read by the Grand Master:~ We offer the following amendment to Section 2, Article III., of the Oonstitution of路 theJYIost Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of 11issonri. Strike out the "\:tlord "and" after the word "Treasurer" in the fourth line of said Section, and insert after the word "Secretary" in the fifth line, t e following: "And the Right vVorshipful Grand Lecturer," so that the Article as amended, ""vill read: "Elective-EnwneJ'Cttlon of-Term Qf.-The rvIost Worshipful Grand Master, Right. '\Vorshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand vVardens,. Right vVorshipful Grt:tnd Treasurer, Right \Vorshipful Grand Secretary and Right 'VVorshipful Grand Lecturer shall be elected annually by ballot, at the stated Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until theirsuccessors shall be duly elected and installed." L. :MOLLER. FREDERICK A. WIND, JOHN N. DENNY.

A luemorial was preselltecl franl Pleasallt 1Iount Lodge,. No. 134, asking to have its name changed to Olean, Wllicll is tIle present locatioll of the Lodge. rrIle ll1eulorial was, referred to tIle COlnn1ittee on Chartered Lodges. NIemorials froln LillIl Lodge, No. 326; I(ingsville, No. 313; New H,ope, No. 199; 1\JIosaic, No. 351, were referred toComlnittee on Chartered Lodges. lVfenl0rial frolll Glenwood I..Jodge, No. 427, was referred to tIle Committee on Ways auel 11eans.

A nlelnorial frOIn T. H. B. vvT alker, praying the Grand路 Lodge to restore hinl tp good stallding, vvas read anel referred to the COffiluittee on l\.ppeals. The following paper presented by Brother 'VIn. Sessing-haus was read and adopted: WHEREAS, The Grand Master has a most difficult and arduous task to perform. ill~ making his various appointments, both as officers and members of committees, and no, doubt it is often due to zealous friends in advising him that the error ma'S'" occur of appointing Master Masons and not actual members of this Grand BodYi and, WHEREAS, It is not more than proper and just that such m,embers who are willing. to devote their time and efforts, to attend the annual session, be recogni~ed; and, WHEREAS, It may be that the very best material may, by some uncontrollable cause, be cOlnpelled to remain at home or attend their private business, yetit seems that the-

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attendance is suffiCiently large and amply qualified for him to select such as will be able to transact the business of the Grand Lodge sufficiently well to satisfy the Craft, generally, and,not let Masonry suffer. Therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Master shall in future use as his guide the list of names enrolled in attendance by the Committee of Credentials, ana who are in attendance, and actual members of this Grand Lodge duly qualified by its by-laws to hold office ,therein. WM. SESSINGHAUS. WM. GILLESPIE.

HOME DIRECTORS ELECTED.

On motion, R. E. Anderson, F. J. rrygard, V. O. Sallnders and S. 11.. ICennard \vere elected to succeed themselves as Directors of the ~lasonic HOlne of l\1issouri. A. C. Robinson .and II. H. Hohenschild were elected Inembers by the Board. 'rhe following resolution was presenteq. by Brother A. S. Houston, and tIle same was referred to the Oornruittee on Ways and Means: WHEREAS, The body of Past Grand lYIaster Thos. C. Ready, whose whole life was 路devoted to Masonic work, lies in an unmarked grave in Bellefontaine Oemetery; therefore be it Resol'L'ed, By this Grand Lodge, that immediate steps be taken to erect a suitable monument to mark his lastl"esting place.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS: REPORTS.

The reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters were presented and referred to the appropriate comlnittee. [See Appendix.] MEXICAN MASONRY.

M. W. Bro. A. M. Dockery, Chairman of the Special Committeeon Mexical1 Masonry, submitted the following report, .and thesame was adopted: .10 tlLeM08f. WorshiPful Grand Lodge oj MissOU?"i, A. F. & A. M. :

The 'Undersigned special committee, to whom was referred the propriety of the recognition, by this Grand Lodge; of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, would respectfully beg leave to report,

Grrarrtd Lodge of Missouri.

That we have carefully investigated the sUbject, and from the information now at hand do not feel that in the present disturbed condition of Masonry in Mexico it is. expedient to extend recognition to the Gran Dieta. Your Committee express the hope that the chaotic condition of .M asonry in .Mexico will soon terminate, so that this Grand Body may recognize the Lodges of our great Sister Republic, united as it is in destiny with our own glorious country in the march of progress, liberty and happiness. Fraternally submitted. R. F. STEVENSON, A. M. DOOKERY, JOHN D. VINCIL, ALLAN McDO,\VELL, R. E. ANDERSON, A. :M. HOUGH,

Committee.

rrhe Gral1d Lodge was this afterl10on.

CArolLED FROl\{ LABOR

until 2 o'clock

SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

October 18, 1899. The Grand Lodge ",ras CALLED TO LABOR pursuant to Bro. C. H. Briggs, Deputy Grand order at 2 o'clock by R. _~{aster. Grand Officers as h'eretofore.

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H.ISTORICAL COMMITTEE.

The Historical COlllmittee by its chairman presented the following, wIliell was adopted: To the Jfost TVm'skipjul Grand Lodge oj .t.lfi88o'nr'i, .t1. F. & A. M. : The Historical Committee, appointed by the Grand Lodge at its session iU1897,made a partial report one year ago. Since that time your committee has met and organized, appointing M. W. Bro. Lee A. Hall as SecretarY1 who was assigned the workofcollecting data and other matter necessary to carry out the original purpose of the resolution of 1897. Some work has been done, but owing to tbe long and critical illness of M. W. Bro. Hall, your committee' can only report progress, and ask to be continued. It is believed that within another year the work will be so farcolnpleted as to be ready for pnblication.路 Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, ALLAN McDOWELL, W. F. KUHN,

LEE A. HALL, Comrwittee.

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Proceed'ings of the RESOLUTION.

Brother A... IV!. Dockery offered a resolution asking that the dnes of J alnesport Lodge, No. 564, be refunded. 011 111otion the resolution "ras referred to tIle COlnmittee on "lays and lVleans. MEMORIAL.

A melllorial of \V.1f. Gatt, praying for restoration to good JYlasonic standing, ,vas presented, and on nlotion was referred to the OOID111ittee 011 Appeals. ARRESTED CHARTERS.

Brother JOhll R. Parson presented t11e report of the Committee on Arrested Charters, and the saIne ,vas adopted as follovvs: To the Jv!ost fV'orshipjul Grand Lodge of

J.lfissouri, A.F. &- A. 1'rf.:

Your Committee on Arrest of Charters would respectfully report that we have carefuny' considered the matters referred to us, and recommend that the action of the rvr. W. Grand Master ill ~lrresting the charters of Fairfield Lodge, No. 184, Rising Star Lodge, No. 145, and Civil Bend Lodge, No. 409, be approved. l In regard to the action of Civil Bend Lodge, No. 409, in orderi~lg warrants, we find that the dues to the Grand fLodge for 1897 and 1898 were paid by the Secretary and Treasurer, but no warrant for the amount was drawn at the time. Before the warrant for Grand Lodge dues \vas ordered by action of the Lodge, a bill for $120.00 was presented by a physician for services rendered to a member of the I.Jodge eight years before. This bill had n~ver been presented to the Lodge, nor any claim made for payment during the eight :\rears. At the meeting at which the bill was presented only a quorum was present, and the bill was not referred to the Finance Committee, as had been the custom of the Lodge. A warrant was ordered for the $120.00. A protest was received by the }VI. W. Grand :Ma;ster, signed by more than half the members of the Lodge, protesting against the payment of the warrant. We recommend that the warrant for Grand Lodge dues be declared valid, and that the warrant for $120.00 be declared illegal, null and void. Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON,

LEON THALLMAN, JAMES A. GORDON, JOB NEWTON.

Com"mittee.

Grand Lodge of Missou?'"i. EXCUSED.

Brothers J. R. Jones and Ed. T. J\Iiller were excused frorn further attendance after to-day. A paper fronl Cass Lodge, No. ]47, was read looking to the exenlption of Inenlbers of given age from Lodge dues. TIle same was referred to tIle Comlnittee on Jurisprudence. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

rrhe Comnlittee on Lodges Under Dispensation reported as follows, alld tIle saUle was adopted. To the :fr[ost lV'orshinfLtl Grand Lodge of J.lfis80U1"i. A. F. &: A. M.:

Your Committee on Lodges U. D. beg leave to report that we have carefully examined the records of the following I.-odges U. D., and recomlnend that charters be gran ted them: Name.

Ash Grove Cardwell Latimer Morley

Location.

Ash Grove Cardwell Lickillg '

Morle~t

Cmtnty.

Green. DunkliIl. Texas. Scott.

The matter of Hernple Lodge, U. D., at Hemple, Clinton County, we would refer to the incoming Grand Master, as they have made no returns and their records show no meetings. The follow'ing is a summary of the work performed, and membership of the Lodges under dispensation: Initiated, 19; passed, 18; raised, 17; admitted, 12; dimitted, 1; died, 2; membership, IV1. In the matter of ~forley Lodge, we recommend that Brother C. D. Harris be made the \Vorshipful Master, and Brother C. R. Hunter Senior Warden, instead of the Brethren nalned for those positions in the dispensation. ' "Ve further recommend that the property now in possession of the Grand Lodge, which formerly belonged to Ash Grove Lodge, No. 436, be turned over to Ash Grove Lodge. Fraternally snbmitted, J. W. FARRIS, F.A. KAGE, A.T. VAUGHN, Oommittee.

MASONIC HOME.

Report frOIn the Committee on Masonic Home was presented by Brother Josepll S. Browne. Discussion followed on that portion of the report which proposes to add three .

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ladies to the Visiting C01l11nittee of the l\1asonic HOlne. Brother Leslie Orear offered as a substitute that the resolution heretofore·adopted creating a Home \Tisiting Committee repealed. rfhe substitute was adopted. Th~ other portion of the report was then adopted. KA.NSAS CITY, 1',1:0.,

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To the Most lVorshipjul Grand Lodge oj Mis80U1"i, A. F. & A. M.:

Your special com'mittee to whom was referred the suggestion of the :Most vVorshipful Grand Master with reference to changing the romposition o( the "Home Visiting Committee," would respectfully report that we fully realize and appreciate the valuable assistance rendered the Home by the ladies, one lasting and tangible evidence of' wl1ich is the splendid Chapel erected by the Order of the Eastern Star. ,Ve approve the recoilllllendations of the Grand Master regarding the preparation and publicatioll of a satisfactory and legal" Form of Bequest." Frll,ternally submitted, JOSEPH S. BRO'VVNE, G. Y. CRENSHA\V, C. A. THOMPSON, JAMES TODD, JOHN L. BO\V~:rAN, Oommittee.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

The Oommitt€e on Appeals subInitted Report No.1, whicll

was adopted, as follows : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. To the Most rVorshipjul Grancl Lodge of

J.lfisSO'Ul'i,

A.. F. &:.A. M.:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances desire to congratulate the :Masonic Fraternity of the State of Missouri upon the small number of cases which have come before it for its consideration. Only six cases and two petitions for restoration have been submitted to us, which is something almost unprecedented. It is an indication that peaee and harmony, to a remarkable degree, prevail throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. We submit for your considera.tion the following report: No. I. IN RoE PETITION OF FRANCIS

M. BLAGG FOR RESTORATION.

On October 5, 1895, Francis M. Blagg was found guilty and expelled by White Hall Lodge, No. 301, of Which he was a member, for (1) vouching for (at a communication of tIle LOdge held for funeral purposes) a party as a ~raster Mason in good standing, who held adimit five years old; (2) for stating that, certain party or parties could not be Dlade Masons. in that Lodge until his brother George was reinstated to his former Masonic standing. He 110W petitions this Grand Lodge to be restored to good Masonic· standing.

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In his petition, he states that he had applied to his Lodge for restoration and had been rejected-having received less than a two-thirds vote for restoration. His petition is accompanied with recommendations for his restoration from Amity Lodge, No. 373, and Clinton Lodge, No. 482, in whose juriSdiction, it appears, he has resided during the last four years. It is also accompanied with similar recommendations from a Rumber of prominent members of said Lodges. 'Ve are advised that, since his expulsion, he has conducted himself in an upright, proper and commendable manner. From all the facts which we have been able to obtain in regard to the case, we are led to believe that he has been sufficiently punished, and we, therefore, recommend that the petition of Francis !vI. Blagg be granted, and that he be restored to good Masonic standing. No. II. ROCK PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 269,

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JAMES L. STINSON.

The Junior Warden pro tempore of said Lodge charged the defendant with unmasonic conduct on two specifications; first, that he on or about December, 1898, made indecent and unmasonic statements regarding the wife of , a l'rIaster Mason, in saying he would give different amounts of money to have carnal intercourse with her; second, that he wrote a letter and handed it to the wife of Brother - - - , containing an indecent proposal to elope with him on or about the 1st day of November, 1898. The defendant pleaded not guilty. He was tried March 28th, 180~)' On the路 first specification, the vote was guilty, 18; not guilty, 11. On the second specification the vote was guilty, 15; not guilty, 14. The defendant was thereupon declared not guilty. In due time, an appeal was perfected to t.b.is Grand Lodge by Brother John W. Nickel, a member of said Lodge. The grounds for the appeal are: first, the evidence in the first specification ,vas wholly ignored; second, the evidence in the second specification was partly ignored- that letter which was in the second 路specification did not get a fair test of identity." The record in this case is in a very imperfect, faulty and incomplete condition. So far as it appears therefrom, the principal part of the evidence offered in behalf of the Lodge and a considerable portion of the evidence offered in behalf of the defendant was in the nature of ex parte affidavits of profanes. The r~cord recites that "The affidavits of profanes were read," etc. Litigants are afforded in all courts of justice the right of cross-examination ofwitnesses ; especially is this true in Masonic trials under . Masonic law. It is the sieve that separates the wheat from the chaff-it is the elicitor of the truth. To this end, our law provides for the appointment of committees for the taking of testimony of profanes, and for the giving of notice of the time and place for the taking of such testimony in order that each party may be present and crossexamine the witnesses offered by the opposite party. If these affidavits were taken (as appears from the record) without the preliminary steps of appointment of a committee and giving notice to the parties, they were ex pewte and clearly incompetent. Because of these errors and the imperfection in the record, we recommend that the case be reversed and remanded for a new trial. (l

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RALPH F.SHACKLEFORD.

The defendant was charged with having, on or about February or March, 1899, while acting as Postmaster at Raymore, Cass County, Missouri, embezzled.moneys belonging to the United States Government, and also money belonging to the patrons of the Post G. L. P:ao.---5.

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Office. A plea of not guilty was entered. A trial was had on June 17, 1899. The vote was guilty 17, not guilty 2. The vote on expulsion stood 5 yeas and 14 nays. ~Iotions were then made for three, two and one year's suspension. For three years' suspension the vote stood 12 yeas and 7 nays. He was thereupon declared suspended for three years. Defendant appeals, and alleges as grounds for appeal-first, the statement of the charge and specification did not constitute a Masonic offense; and, second, the evidence 'was not sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused, and there was no evidence tending to prove his guilt.

First. We are of the opinion that the specification does state a Masonic offense. We are taught that Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morals. Any breach of a wellestablished law of morality is a violation of the Masonic law. Embezzlement from the United States Government or private individuals is a breach of the criminal law, as well as the moral law, and is a violation of the Masonic law.~ The first ground for appeal is: therefore, not well taken. Second. Brother W. A. Simerall testified, among other things, that he suspected the defendant on the lOth or 15th of March; asked him about the Post Office business; that the defendant at first said he was all right, but later said there was a mistake. "After looking, discovered a Shortage of $80.00. I asked him if he had the money to make it good. Said he would go and see his father. His father came in next morning and got bondsmen together and made arrangements to get money to make good his shortag-e." * * * "B. S. Hanna and myself investigated the money-order business and found him short about $471.00 on money~order business. Wednesday I got $471.00 from bank and was going to send it in that day, but the Post Office Inspector came," etc. * * * "I then went out and got about $600.00, which I passed to Ralph L. Shackleford through the delivery window." * * * "Inspector asked Postmaster (defendant) for Post Office money, when he gave him the money I had passed to him a short time before; the Inspector was astonished and asked why the money had not been sent before; the shortage was about $584.00. R. L. Shackleford said he was to blame-he never denied taking the money."

Brother .J. S. Petticord testified that he "was called upon to convey certain lands to indemnify the bondsmen ,vho had made good the shortage oflt. L. Shackleford." * * * "On account ofthe time of the day, some had left before R. t. Shackleford had COine in." "Q. Did he say anything about what the object was forma.king the transfer? A. It was stated to him so he could do it intelligently." * * * "The deed was made toone bondsman for the benefit of all the bondsmen." The defendant testified, among other things, that "the statements made by Will Simeral are about right. W. A. Slmeral asked me Monday night ~.ifI thought my accounts were in good condition, if the inspector shOUld come in,' and asked me 'if I didn't know I was spending more money than wa.s mine; said bondsmen were liable to come in any time.' I then said, 'I would go out and see my father.' Father came in next morning and made arrangements to get the money from the bank. Resigned in favor of W. L. Simeral; satisfactory arrangements made with the bondsmen. Father gave note for the money and I expect to pay it all myself. Did not know I was so much in arrears. Will also state had one hundred dollars' worth of stamps stolen; made it up myself." We are of opinion that the evidence, as it appears in the record (a portion of which is given above), in connection with the above admissions on the part of the defendant, were sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused, and the Lodge was therefore .ftlsti.fiedin. finding him guilty and inflicting the punishment of three years' suspension. Finding no error in the record, we recommend that the V:'erdict and judgment of the Lodge be"affirmed.

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No. IV. SOLOl.\{O~ LODGE, NO. tIS.

271,

ALBERT MARZETTI.

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The Junior \Va,rden, by order of the Lodge, charged the defendant with unmasonic conduct on three specifications. The first specification was dismissed by the Junior Warden. The second specification states that said Albert Marzetti, having furnished a bouse in the city of Springfield, and living therein, did on or about the month of October, 1898, cause one - - - - - - , wife of Vincent Marzetti, to leave her husband, and family, and home, without the consent of the said husband, and live with him, the said Albert Marzetti, and said Vincent ~rarzetti, bing a Master Mason, and has been for several years past, and is a brother of the said Albert Marzetti, and that since said time said Brother Albert Marzetti causes the said - - - - - - to remain away from her said husband, and family, and home, and live with the said Brother Albert Marzetti, in violation as a Master Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic fraternity. The third specification states that the said Brother Albert Marzetti alienated the affections of :Mrs. - - - - - , the wife of Vincent J\'Iarzetti, from her husband, and caused an estrangement of said wife and husband (and the said Vincent :Marzetti bein~ also a :M:aster :1\1ason), in violation of his duty as a l\Iaster Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the second specification. He demurred to the third specification, and stated as grounds of demurrer, "that admitting the statements of the charge and specifications to be true, they' do not con~titute a Masonic offense, and that it failed to allege how, in what manner, when or where the accused alienated the affections of his brother's wife, and that the specification was too vague and indefinite to constitute any offense, or a.pprise the defendant what he was called upon to defend himself against." . The Worshipful Master overruled the demurrer, and thereupon the defendant pleaded not guilty as to the third specification. The record further discloses the fact that before' the trial began Brother Vincent :Marzetti shook hands with his brother Albert :Marzetti; that thereupon Brother O. H. Trayers, defendant's attorney, moved that the charges against Brother Albert Marzetti be dismissed, \\~bich motion the Worshipful :Master declared out of order, to which ruling of the Volorshipfull\faster the accused then and there objected and excepted. Thereupon the Junior Warden in behalf of the Lodge and Brother O. H. Travers as counsel for the defendant, announced themselves ready for trial, and the trial was proceeded with oll~ray 3, 1899. The ballot resulted as follows: On second specification, guilty 31, not guilty 10. On third specification, guilty 28, not guilty, 13. On expulsion the ballot stood yeas 21, nays 20. 'l'he \Vorshipfull\faster declared Brother Albert Marzetti expelled. In due time the accused appealed to the Grand Lodge and for grounds of appeal stated : First, there is absolutely no testimony to warrant a finding of guilty in either of the speclllcations or charge in which I was tried; Second, neither of said specifications was sustained by the evidence; Third, I was found guilty on inference and not 011 proof; Fourth, the evidence wholly fails to proV'e either of the specifications;, Fiftb. when my Brother Vincent made his statement to the Lodge, at the conclusion ofwbich he and I shook hands in the presence of the Lodge before any testimony was taken. in consequence of which my counsel, Brother O. H. Travers, moved that the ~ha.rges against me be dismissed, the Worshipful Master committed error in declaring the motion

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out of order; Sixth, improper testimony was admitted over the objection of my counsel; Seventh, the Worshipful ~Iaster committed error in overruling my plea as to the third specification j Eighth, the 'Vorshipful 1vIaster committed error in permitting the deposition of Mrs. Vincent Marzetti to be read by the prosecution after both prosecution and defense had rested. Pirst.-It would certainly' be an iniquitous and dangerous rule or law which would permit a defendant in a Masonic trial to bring about the dismissal of the charge against him on motion of his attorney without the consent or approval of the Junior Warden representing the Lodge in the prosecution. To permit such the ends of justice might be perverted and the Brethren might be compelled to vote upon the question of dismissal without knowing the facts and a guilty party escape deserved punishment. We therefore hold that the fifth ground of appeal was not well taken and tbat. the Worshipful Master was correct' ill ruling out of order the motion to dismiss made by defendant's attorney.

Second.-We are of opinion that the third specification was defective in beiDi' too vague and indefinite as to time, place, etc. This defect, however, was waived by the plea of not guilt)", made by the defendant. The seventh ground of appeal is, therefore, not well taken. Third.-One of the principal objects of a Masonic trial is to elicit and ascertain the truth. Much latitude should be given to the parties, if it will result in the production of legal and competent evidence which will throw light upon the subject under investigation. The truth should not be withheld and concealed by frivolous technicalities. In this case the deposition of 1\frs. Bertha Marzetti was competent evidence, and the '\Vorshlpful Master properly exercised his discretion in permitting it to be read asevidence by the prosecution after the defendant had closed his case, although a portion thereof may not have been strictly in rebuttal. FotL:rth.-The only witnesses who testified in the case were Vincent :Marzetti, :Mrs. Bertha Yarzetti and the defendant. No other evidence was offered. The testimony of all these witnesses tended strongly to establish the guilt of the accused. The Brethren who heard the testimony were in a position to know and observe the manner and conduct of these witnesses while on the stand, and to judge as to the weight which should be given to it. They found the defendant guilty by a vote of 31 to 10. For these reasons we hold that the other grounds of appeal were not well taken.

We find no路 error in the record, and recommend that the finding'a:ad judgnlent of the Lodge be affirmed. No. V. PARIS UNIONt~DGE, ESTILL

No. 19,

COMBS.

The record in this case comes to us in a most excellent condition. The accused is charged with unmasonic conduct on two specifications: .PIJ?"8t.-That said Brother, E. E. Combs, on or about the 30th day ofJuly, A. D.1898, at the Oity of Paris, in the County of Monroe a.nd State of Missouri, did wilfully forge and counterfeit and falsely make a certain false, forged and counterfeit bank check, purponmgto be made and drawn by one Chas. A. Creigh, on the Paris Savings Bank" 8'1:>a.nk then and there being duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri, which said fa.lse, forged and counterfeited check is of the tenor following, to-wit:

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

PARIS, Mo., 7-30, 1898. Paris Savings Bank, pay to Miss Annie Lee Smith, or bearer, Twenty-five - - O-JOO Dollars.

$25.00.

CRAS. A. OREIGR, Olk.

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with intent then and there and thereby to injure and defraud; in 'violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Second.-And that said Brother E. E. Combs, on or about the 30th day of July, A. D. 1898, at the City of Paris, in the Oounty of Monroe and State of l\nssouri, did have in his possession a certain false, forged and counterfeit bank check purporting to be made and drawn by one Chas. A. Creigh, on the Paris Savings Bank, of the City of Paris, in the County of l\fonroe and State of Missouri, a bank then and there being duly incorporated under the corporate laws of the State of Missouri, which said false, forged and counterfeit check is of the tenor following, to-wit: PARIS, Mo., 7-30, 1898. Paris Savings Bank, pay to :Miss Annie Lee Smith, or bearer, 'l'wenty-five-0-100 Dollars.

$25.00.

CRAS. A. CREIGH, elk.

No.-and then and there, for a valuable consideration, did fraudulently pass, utter and publish as true, to one George B. Bassett, with intent then and there and thereby to injure and defraud, he, the said Brother E. E. Combs, then and there well knowing the said bank check to be false, forged and counterfeit, in violation of his duty as a :Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. The trial was bad on February 4, 1899. The defendant did not appear in person, but appeared by counsel and pleaded "not guilty." There is nothing in the record to show why the defelldant did not appear. The vote on the first specification was guilty 17, not guilty 3; on second specification the vote was guilty 18, not guilty 2. The vote .. was then taken on expulsion which resulted as follows: Yeas 17, nays S. He was thereupon declared expelled. On April 4, J899, the defendant filed with the Secretary his application for an appeal, which stated aJS grounds for appeal: First.-Because the evidence in the cause did not warrant the verdict of the Lodge, to-wit, that of expulsion. Second.-That under the evidence adduced the Lodge was not ,varranted in finding the accused either guilt)" of forgery or passing a forged check, neither were they warranted in fixing any punishment. The Lodge, by its Junior Warden, waived formal service of notice o,r appeal. The proceedings in this case were regular and no questions of law are involved in the decision thereof. The finding and judgment of the Lodge ,vera fully sustained by the evidence. We recommend that the case be affirmed. No. VI. IN RE PETITION OI<"T. H. B. WALKER FOR RESTORATION.

The petitioner was expelled from~It. Lebanon Lodge, No. 442, located at l\'It. Moriah, Mo., which Lodge afterwards became defunct. We are advised that the petitioner subsequently removed to and is now residing in Dallas City, State of Illinois. He now petitions this Grand Lodge for restoration to good Masonic standing. His petition is accompanied by unanimous recommendation for restoration of Dallas Oity Lodge, No. 235, A. F. & A. M., of the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois, in whose jurisdiction he now

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resides. His petition is also accompanied with recommendation to the same effect of Lorraine Lodge, No. 128, A. F. & A. 1\£., of Ridgeway, Mo., which latter Lodge practically has jurisdiction over the same territory formerly within the jurisdiction· of said Mt. Lebanon Lodge, No. 442. vVe recommend that the petition be granted and that said T. H. B. \Valkerbe restored to good Masonic standing. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JA!vIISON, Chairman. C. C. WOODS, F'ice-Clwinnan. H. H. GETEMAN, JAMES :M. BRECKENRIDGE, B. F. vVATSON, HENRY' WAITE, H. H. HOHENSCHILD,

Committee.

REPORT ON CHARTERED LODGES.

The Committee on Chartered Lodges made the follo\ving report, \\rhich was adopted: To the 11fO& lV'orshipjul Grancl Lodge oj J.lfissoU/r'l, A. F'. & A • .ill. : Th~

Committee on Chartered Lodges fraternally submits the following report: 564 Total number of Lodges shown Accounted for as follows: Lodges reported 543 Lodges not reported..... n Charters arrested .. Charters consolidated 5 Charters surrendered ~. ...4-564 Of returns received all are correct except the following: Nos. 26, 193,202,410,422,455,489,502, 5G::t-Tota19. The following Lodges have not reported: Nos. 37,154,223,264,278,390,452,546, 555.-Tota19. Charters arrested: Nos. 145,,184, .409.-Total 3.

Cha.rters consolidated: Nos. 100,250, 38'1, ~85, 446.-Total 5. Cha.rters surrendered: Nos. 231,341, 447, 513.-Total 4. III consequence of the delinquency of the above named nine non-reporting Lodges, and the inability of the Grand Secretary to complete his statistical report, the Committee would recommend the readoption of the resolution passed by the Grand Lodge one year ago, and found on page 61 of the Proceedings, as follows: "B~8ol'/)ed't That at the close of each Annual Communication ofthis Grand Lodge, the Gran(lSeer~~aryshall immediately notify, in such regular written form and manner as he m.ay ~r~SCribe, each Lodge, through its Worshipful Master, that has l10t made report and paid its dues to the Grand Lodge, to do so within sixty days from the date of such

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notIfication,. and any Lodge failing to do so within the time so specified shall, without delay, be reported by the Grand Secretary to the Grand ~faster, who shall immediately, uponsuch 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." We would urge its enforcement by the incoming Grand Master. The returns. from the reporting Lodges, for the most part, are in good shape. QUite a uumber had to be returned for corrections, which, having been made, render the mass of reports in better condition than usual. Petitions have been placed ill our hands from Pleasant Mount Lodge No. 134, and Williamsville Lodge No. 107, praying for change of name. Pleasant Mount Lodge is now located at the town of Olean, and asks that the name be changed to Olean. Williamsville Lodge is located at Greenville, and asks that the name be changed to Greenville. YourOollunittee deem the facts stated sufficient cause therefor, anti recommend that the prayer of each petition be granted. ~Iosaic Lodge, No. 351, .has presented a memorial, stating in substance that said Lodge has recently lost its hall and Lodge paraphernalia by fire, with insurance. of only $500. 'l'heLodge has already undertaken to rebuild and purchase new paraphernalia, which enterprise is very seriously taxing its resources, with an expressed fear that it may be overwhelmed. For the reasons stated. it prays that its dues to this Grand Lodge be remitted. In reference thereto, your Committee \vould report that the remission of dues would establish a precedent that would likely rise' np in future to elnbarrass, ifllot confound this Grand Lodge. Yonr Committee, however, feel that the enterprise shown by said Lodge should be encouraged, and that the arrest of the charter of said Lodge for non-payment of clues mi.ght well be suspended, and would therefore recommend that said Mosaic Lodge be granted two years time in which to pay the Grand Lodge dues for 1899. Fraternally submitted, LEEA. HALL, C. W. BOLSTER, E. F. HARTZELL, REUBEN BARNE'Y, ~JR.,

Cmnmittee.

POLLOCK LODGEVS. UNIONVILLE.

The following report was presented and adopted on the above subject: 1."0 the Moat WO"rakipjul Grand Lodge oj Mis8ou"r'i, A. F. & A â&#x20AC;˘ .1.1[.:

Your Committee appointed to investigate the claim of Pollock Lodge, No. 34~), against Unionville Lodge, No. 210, hereby rep,ort as follows: On September 15, 1883, Unionville Lodge waived its territorial jurisdiction in favor of a new Logge, then about to be organized at Pollock. In this waiver, Unionville Lodge undertook to reserve that.. portion of its territory extending to the county line, and stated upon its record at that meeting that the county line should be the dividing Une between the territory of the two lodges. Thereafter, and before any objection to said line was made by Pollock Lodge, Unionville Lodge initiated, passed and raised two petitioners, who resided ill what would have been the territory of Pollock Lodge, had not said reservation of territory been made or attempted to be made by Unionville Lodge. Without passing on the question of the legality of such reservation, we think that the evidence tends to show that Pollock Lodge, through its first Worshipful :M.aster,

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Wardens and some of its members, without any formal action on the part of the Lodge, acquiesced in the said reservation of the said territory by rnioDville Lodge; and before any objection was made to such reservation the two petitioners were made !\{aster Masons by Unionville Lodge. These petitioners reside in what is now the disputed territory. vVe feel sure that Unionville Lodge considered that its jurisdiction was Master unquestioned. One of these petitioners, Brothel' James Rich'y', was made Mason September 7, 1889, and the other Brother, Charles Howry, "'tas made a Master Mason February 19, 1898. Up to the last mentioned date, Pollock Lodge had acquiesced in the line as fixed by Unionville Lodge at the time above stated. We, therefore, decide that in equitJ~ and fairness, Unionville Lodge should not be held to pay Pollock Lodge the fees or dues received from Brother James Richy and from Brother Charles Howry; and so far as fees or dues which Pollock Lodge claims on account of Brother .James Richy and Brother Charles Lowry, the claim is hereby denied. The remaining part of the claim on the part of Pollock Lodge is for fees received from Uniollville Lodge from Brother George E. Reinhardt, upon whom the degree of Master Mason was conferred by Unionville Lodge after objection to its jurisdiction was made by Pollock Lodge. Brother Reinhardt then resided in this disputed territory. vYhen Pollock Lodge objected to the dividing line as Unionville Lodge bad undertaken to fix it, then the law in regard to territorial jurisdiction of Lodges settled the controversybetween the two Lodges, and Brother Reinhardt, after said objection was made, resided within the territorial jurisdiction of Pollock Lodge, and the fees received by Unionville Lodge from Brother Reinhardt should be turned over to Pollock Lodge. 1'hese fees amount to the sum of $30. As he received the degree of Master Mason on June 3rd, 1899, Unionville Lodge owes nothing on account of dues. Unionville Lodge shOUld, therefore, pay over to Pollock Lodge the sum of $30, and no more. We come to this conclusion by a consideration of the law, and also what we consider to be fair, fraternal and just; and we sincerely hope that both these Lodges will receive this decision in the spirit in which it is rendered, and that they will hereafter dwell together as adjoining neighbors and Brothers in peace and harmony. Fraternally SUbmitted,

JAMES W. BOYD,

ROBT. E. COLLINS, E. E. TRUEX, GEO. F. ROGERS, Committl'e.

REPORT ON D. D. G. M. REPORTS.

The Conlmittee on Reports of District Deputy Grand ?vlasters submitted a report, which was adopted as follows: To the J'Io8t lVm's1t'ipJul Grand Lodge oj Miss01.lri, .A. F. &: A. JI.: Your Committee to whom was referred the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, be~ leave to report that they have examined 'all of the reports submitted and find that they indicate much work and attention on the part of the District Deputies to the duties of their respective offices. As a rule the reports are full and complete. Reports are made from all the Districts except Nos. 18, 35 and 3i. Fraternally submitted, A.M. HOUGH, JAB. G. HOWE, WM. FEUERBORN, Cornmittee.

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BEQUESTS.

On nl0tioll of Brother A. ~1. Dockery, a committee was created to prepare a Form of Bequest for use on tIle part of such as may desire to devise meallS for the benefit of the Masonic Home. The committee was announced by the Grand Master as follows: Thos. R. Morrow, J. W. Boyd and J. W. Alexander. The Grand Secretary was directed to print, in the form of a circular, the Forln of Bequest, when prepared, and send same to the several Lodges in this jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge was then CALLED ,P. M. this evening.

FROl\I LABOR

until 7: 30

SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION.

KANSAS CITY,

Mo., October 18, 1899.

The Grand Lodge met pursuant to order at 7 : 30 in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and was CALLED TO LABOR by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. Grand Officers present as 11 eretofore.

M. W. Bro. J. B. Thomas offered tIle following resolutioll, which was adopted: Besolved 1 That the thanks. of this Grand Lodge be and hereby are tendered to the Brethren of the SCottish Rite Bodies of Kansas City, MO' J for the use of their beautifUl cathedral and reception rooms for the use of this Grand BodjT. J. B. THOMAS, JOHN D. VINCIL.

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WASHINGTON MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE.

John D. "\iincil, Chairman of the Committee on Washingtonl\femorial Observance, presented the following report, and the sanle was adopted: To the ~Wost JVorshipful Grand Lodge oj .Missouri, A. F. & A. }rf.:

At the last Oommunication of this Grand Lodge, Grand Master Tygard referred to the proposed observance of the death of Brother George Washington, by the Grand Lodge of Virginia, December 14, 1899. The subject was referred by the Committee on Address to a special committee subsequently appointed. The committee consisted of ,"John D. Vincil, R. F. Stevenson and B. H. Ingram. Your committee would report that the proposed observance of the death of the immortal Washington has met with a cordial and fraternal response from nearly all of the Grand Lodges of the United States. The one-hundredth anniversary of the event that clothed our then young Nation in' mourning, will be observed with proper Masonic ceremonies at l\It. VerI!on, Va., the resting place of the illustrious dead, on the 14th day of December, 1899. Knowing that the Masons of1YIisSQuri will not be slow to honor the name of Washington bypartici路 patiIig in the ceremonies of the occasion mentioned, your committee would recommend the appointment of Brothers E. F. Allen, Noah M. Givan, J. W; Boyd and C. H. Briggs to represent this Grand Lodge on that important occasion. As the路 Grand Lodge of Virginia has been carrying this undertaking from its inception at great expense, we recommend that the request for a donation to aid the laudable purpose in hand be granted, as liberal responses have been made by many of the Grand Lodges of the country. We suggest the sum of three hundred dollars as a proper amount to be appropriated in that interest. Fraternally submitted, JOHN D. VINOIL, R. F. STEVENSON, Com'lnittee.

EXEMPLIFICATION.

rrhe Grand Master announced that the third degree would be exemplified, and turned the Grand Lodge over to the (irand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell. The degree was fully exemplified, the Grand Lecturer being assisted by various Grand Officers. rr-'he Grand Lodge was tIlen CALLED FROM: LABOR until to-morrow morning.at 9 o'clock.

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'rHIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION. I{ANSAS CITY,

October 19, 1899.

The Grand Lodge was GALLED TO LABOR at 9 A. l\L by Grand Master Allen. Prayer by the Grand Chaplaill, Rev. J. H. 路Miller. The minutes of yesterday's sessioll 1vere read and approved. Amendmellts to the By-Laws, 11eretofore submitted, were read the third time. CHARITY.

The COIr~mittee on Charity, through its Cllairlnall, Brother F. J. Tygard, submitted a report on that subject whicll ,vas adopted, and is as follows: To the lIfost fVm'shipjllJl Gtand Lodge of .ll.fi$so路wri, A. F. & A. il!.:

Your Committee on Charity beg leave to report that we have considered all applications for relief which have been presented to us, and that we recommend appropriations as follows: One hundred dollars to M. W. Bro. Thos. E. Garrett, to be paid in quarterly instalments by the Grand Secretary. One hundred dollars to Mrs. Geo. Frank Gouley, widow of Past Grand Secretary Gouley, which amount the Grand Secretary is路 requested to forward to the Masollic Board of Relief of New York City, to be disbursed by tha.t Board for account of Mrs. Gouley.. One hundred dollars to Wyaconda Lodge禄 No. 24, for the relief of Brother J. F. Alberty, said amount to be forwarded to, and disbursed by, Craft Lodge, No. 287, of Canton. One hundred dollars to Sturgeon Lodge, No. 174, Sturgeon, ~{o., for benefit of Brother M. M. Jesse, and $75 to the same Lodge for benefit of Brother F. P. Vance. Fifty dollars to Perseverance Lodge, No. 92, LOUisiana, Mo., for the benefit of l\!rs. W. A. Johnson, widow of a::Master Mason. One hundred dollars to Craft Lodge, No. 287, Canton, Mo., for benefit of Wm. H. Beach, who is totally blind, caused by an accident which occurred in the Masonic Hall, and as we are assured by that Lodge Brother Beach is dependent upon the Lodge for support, we consider his applicatioll equally deserving. Your Oommittee had before it an application for relief for Brother J. B. Brooks, of McGee Lodge, No. 146, at College Mound, which we beg to refer to the incoming Grand Master for additional information. Your Committee would recommend that all applications for charity should be made in writing, recommended by tbe respective Lodges, and contain full, complete and

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explicit information as to age and physical condition; also, whether such applicants have any means, friends, or relatives able or willing to contribute to their support. We would also concur in the recommendation made at the last Annual Communication requiring Lodges to report to the Grand Secretary all facts connected with these disbursements. Fraternally submitted, F. J. TYGARD, J. H. PRENTISS, JNO. j. BOGARD, D. B. ADAMS, THOS. A. MILBURN,

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RESOLUTION.

R. \'T. Bro. Allan 11cDowell submitted a resolution proposing to pay District Lecturers who may render services to Lodges unable to meet the expenses of such service. The resolution "\vas referred to the Committee 011 Jurisprudence. HOME VISITING COMMITTEE.

R. \V. Bro. Geo. E. Mayhall, Ohairlnan of the Home ,Tisiting COIDlnittee, submitted the following report and the saIne was adopted: To the :blost Hrorship,ful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. &: A. JI.: Your Masonic Home Visiting Committee submits the following report: Having during the past year made careful exap:p.nationas to the management, condition and needs of the Home, it affords us pleasure to s.ay that everything relating to the management is in e~iIiently satisfactory condition. The best of feeling prevails between the governing authorities and the wards, old and ~1'oung, under their charge, and so far as we are able to jUdge, it is what its' promoters intended-a Home indeed; and with the adoption of the following recommendations will be in almost thorough equipment. 1st. The drainage is not what it ought to, be, and the opening of the sewer from Winde~ere Way via Von Versen Avenue to the east line of the Home property, would meet the situation and secure the desired result. 2d. We think a half dozen 'milch cows could be used to ad"antage at the Home. The pasturage is suffiCient, and their maintenance would very materially reduce the expense for milk and butter. The experiment would certainly be worth the trial. 3d. We think that suffiCient poultry could be raised on the premises to supply the needs of the Horne in the matter of chickens and eggs. At any rate, these items of expense could be materially reduced. 4th. An elevated enclosed passage way from the dining hall to the chapel, and also enclosed walks from the quarters of the old people to the dining hall, would add greatly to the comforts of the Home. During cold weather, such as ,prevailed last winter, the aged inmates suffered from the cold, piercing winds, and the walks covered with sleet endangered life and limbs. These improvements could be made with slight expense. t

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5th. A granitoid walk from the front of main bUilding, extending along the west side to the Chapel, would add greatly to the convenience and cleanliness of the premises, especially during muddy weather. and at the same time be a saving invest~ ment in more ways than one. 6th. We find the old frame structure on the west side; now devoted to quarters for the old Brethren, in very unsatisfactory condition. The building is old, very difficult to keep clean or in good repair, and not at all adapted to the needs of the old people; and, worst of all, a veritable" fire-trap" and menace tothe safety of the other buildings. We would therefore recommend (in case financial conditions will warrant it) the tearing away of said old structure and the erection on the same ground ofa modern brick building, two stories high, in keeping with the last improvements made. Fraternally sUbmitted, GEO. E. :MAYHALL, WM. DODD, JACOB FURTH, J. LEE PARKER, Com1rtittee.

Following said report Brother Joseph S. Browne, Chairman of the Committee 011 Masonic HOIne, reported as follows, and the same was adopted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Misso~tri, A. F. &; A â&#x20AC;˘ . Zlf. : The report and recommendations of the "Home Visiting Committee" having been referred to your Special Committee on the" Home," we would respectfully submit the following report: We have examined and considered the recommendations of the Committee, as fully and carefully as the limited time at our disposal would permit. The report clearly shows that the Committee have well attended to the duty assigned them, and that they have the interests of the Home ever in view. The recommendations we believe to be timely and good, but thei!" fulfilment resolves itself in the end to a question of finance. We therefore recommend that the suggestions in the report be referred to the Boa.rd of Directors of the Home, for their favorable action on same, as far as the financial condition of the Home will permit. Fraternally submitted, JOSEPH S. BROWNE, JOHN L. BO'VMAN, JAMES TODD, ComtniU(;'e.

PAY ROLL.

The following report on pay roll was furnished by tIle Chairman, Brother Davidson, and adopted. To the J.lIost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. Po &: A. M.: Your Committee on Pay Roll respectfully report that the officers and representatives in attendance at the present Annual Oommunication,are entitled to receive mileage and per diem, as per the pay roll, amounting to $4,544.53. Fraternally submitted,

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DELEGATES TO THE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL SERVICES.

On lTIotion of Brother R. F. Stevenson, John D. Vincil and R. E. Anderson were appointed additional delegates to attend the .services in memory of George Washington at IVft. \TernOll, \T a., December 14, 1899. NECROLOGY.

'rIle COlnmittee 011 Obituaries presented a report, througll its Chairn1an, "\V. F. I{uhn, and the same was adopted unaniluously by a rising vote. To the illost lVO't8hi.jJful Grand Lodge oj 1Ifis80U1'i, A. F. & A. M.:

When the roll shall be called in our own and sister Jurisdictions, some Brothers will fail to answer. Their accustomed seat is vacant; their 'Voices are stilled; they greet us no more. Year by year some Brother lays aside the joys and burdens of life, to obey the summons to that Celestial Lodge where the Supreme Urand Master forever presides. " Under the pure light of the stars The dead sleep, ,"Vrapped about in silence unutterable, The ages come and go like a tale that is told; Time stretches out to the golden unbarred gate Of Etemity ; But the dead sleep on, sleep on. " The moon goes out in the starry vault of light; The earth dies and returns to her ME)路ther sun; New stars wink in the immeasurable distance of space ; New systems spring from the womb of Infinity; But the dead sleep on, sleep on. " The Spirit of God broods over Cosmos; And under the potent spell, life springs like a flower; There is life in a million forms on a million worlds, Forever progressing, from old shells into the new; We s.ay that death has smitten the shell left void, And the dead sleep on, sleepol1~" From records and reports at hand, we note the following distinguished dead of sister j urisdictioIlS : A.LA.BA.~IA..

Brother Henry Clay Tompkins, Past Grand Master, and Grand路 Representative of the Grand. Lod.ge of:Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Alabama, died at Montgomery, S~ptember.12, 1898, aged 56 years. Brother Tompkins was an Attorney at Law, served as Attorney General for six years and served in the Confederate Army as Lieutenan t in the 22d Virginia Infantry.

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Brother John J. Sumpter, ,Past Grand Master,路 and Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, died June 22, 1899, aged 57 years. He served as Grand Master in 1884, Grand High Priest in 1882, Grand ~raster of Grand Council in 1894. Brother James H. VanHoose, Past Grand Master, died at Fayetteville, :May 6, 1899, aged 68 year$. He served as Grand Master in 1881, and as Grand High Priest in 1886. COLORADO.

Brother John W. Widderfield, Past Deputy Grand Master, died at Trinidad, .July 1, 1898, aged 74 years. Brother Oren H. Henry, Past Grand Master and Past Grand High Priest, died at Denver, October 4, 1898, aged 65 years. Brother Geo. E. Wyman, Past Grand ~faster and Past Grand Commander, died March 6, 1899, aged 51 years. FLORIDA.

Brother William McLean, Past Grand Master, Past High Priest, and Grand Secretary at his death, died August 22, 1898, aged 65 years. ILLINOIS.

Brother Dewitt Clinton Cregier, Past Grand Master, died in Chicago, Novemher 9th, 1898, aged 69 years. Dr. Cregier was Grand :Master during the disastrous fire in Chicago, and through his hands passed the magnificent sum of $90,000 as practical benevolence of the Craft for the suffering. Since 1874 he has been Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and served his city as Mayor in 1889-1890. Brother James A. Hawley, Past Grand Master, died at Dixon, December 30th, 1898, aged 68 years. Brother Hawley was a prominent educator in his State, Vestryman in the Episcopal Church, and for more than forty years a zealous workman among the Craft. KANSAS.

Brother Henry C. Cook, Past Grand Master, Past Grand. High Priest and Grand Commander, died June 12th, 1898, aged 55 years. Brother John M. Price, Past Grand Master, died October l~th, 1898, aged 6t) years. He served as Grand High Priest in 1873, and as Grand Commander ill 1871. MISSISSIPPI.

Brother William G. Paxton, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Commander, died at Vicksburg, October 27th, 1898. MONTANA..

Brother James R. Boyce, Past Grand Master, died at Butte, April 23d, 1898, ,aged 80 years. NEBRASKA.

Brother Wl11. R. Bowen, Grand Secretary', died at Omaha, May 6th, 1899, aged 63 years. Brother Bowen had been, at the time of his death, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge for twenty-seven years, Grand Secretary of the Grand Council for twenty-sit years, Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for twenty-six years, Grand Recorder of the Grand Coxn.mandery for twenty-six years. Brother Robert路 C. Jordon, the first Grand Master of Nebraska, died at Omaha, January 9, 1899, aged 74 years.

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Brother William H. Best, Past Grand Master, died :May 3, 1898, aged 48 years. He also served as Grand Lecturer for many years. NOVA. SCOTIA.

Brother Lewis Johnstone, Past Grand Master, died at Stellarton, February 1,1899, aged 75 years. Brother Edmund C. Mahon, Past Deputy Grand Master, died at Halifax, :March 8, 1899, aged 62 years. At the time of his death he was Chairman of the Finance Committee and Trustee of the Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence. OHIO.

Brother Charles C. Kiefer, Past Grand Master, died at Urbana, :March 12, 1899, aged _ years. Brother Kiefer, at the time of his death, was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, having also previously served as Grand High Priest, Most Illustrious Grand Master, and Grand Commander. OREGON.

Brother George M. Strond, Past Grand Master, died at Portland, April 14, 1899, aged 72 years. He had also served the Craft as Grand High Priest and as Grand Master of the Grand Council. PENNSYLVANIA.

Brother Joseph EichbauID, Past Grand Master, died at Pittsburg, April 15, 1898, aged 72 years. TENNESSEE.

Brother A. :M. Hughes, Past Grand Master, and for more than sixty years a member of the Grantl Lodge, died October 27, 1898, aged 87 years. VIRGINIA.

Brother John Patton Fitzgerald, Past Grand Master, died June 10, 1898. Brother William F. Drinkard, Past Grand Master, died at Richmond, July 11, 1898, aged 73 years. Brother John R. Purdie, Past Grand Master, died November 10, 1898, aged 79 Jrears. Our own jurisdiction has not escaped the ~~dread mandate," and we have reason mourn the loss of several earnest Brethren and co-laborers. W.

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AUSTIN,

Past Disltrlet Deputy Grand Master, died in St. Louis, September 3, 1899, aged 63 years. He was born in Bellbrook, 0., and moved to St. Louis in 1857, where be engaged in mercantile pursuits, and at his death held an important position in the Post Oftice of St. Louis. He was an earnest member of Centenary Methodist Church for many years. He received his Masonic light in Occidental Lodge, No. 163, in 1861,serving as Master in 1866-1867. He served this Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand Master, Chairman of Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation. He was made a Royal Arch M.&son in St. Louis, Chapter No.8, in 1864, and held the distinguished honor of Grand High Priest in 1890-189l. Brother Austin was a man of quiet, unassuming nature, firm. in his devotion to principles, and :Masonry always found him. a ,devoted son. Those who had the plea.sure of en:tetingthe sanctualJT of his soul found it adorned with the precious jewels of a Christian manhood.

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BRO. ALVIN HAYNIE,

District Deputy Grand Lecturer, died at his home in Clinton, Mo., October 2,1899, aged 52 years. He was born at Winchester, Ill., removed to Missouri in 1881, and began the practice of law, in which profession he was eminently successful, and at his death was connected with the Revenue Department of the United States. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and an active worker therein, and also in the Sunday School. At the age of 22 he sought Masonic light,·and in 1869 was made a Master Mason in DeWitt Lodge, No. 84, at Clinton, Ill., and in 1871 assisted in forming Farmer City Lodge, No. 710, at Farmer City, Ill., which he served as Senior Deacon and Senior Warden.. In 1881 he affiliated with Clinton Lodge,No. 548, at Clinton, l\Io., which he served as Worshipful Master in 1892; from 1893 he served as District Lecturer to the time of his death, and in 1894 was appointed District Deputy Grand Master, which position he held continuously until the time of his death. He was exalted to the sUblime degree of Royal Arch Mason in Goodbrake Ohapter, No. 59, and in 1876 assiited in the formation of Farmer City Chapter, No. 137, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Ohapter of Illinois, and was its first High Priest. In 1881 he affiliated with Clinton Chapter, No. 73, at Clinton, Mo., and was High Priest of the Chapter in 1886, 1887 and 1888. On October 25,1877, he was consecrated and set apart to the Order of High Priesthood by the Grand Council of High Priests of Illinois. The Cryptic Degrees were conferred upon him in Illinois, and he served his companions as Thrice Illustrious Master. At the time of his death his membership was in Shekinah Council, No. 24, of Kansas Cit~~, Mo. He received the Orders of Christian Knighthood in De Molay Commandery, No. 34. K. T., at Bloomington, Ill., in 1878. Upon removing to Clinton, Mo., be affiliated with Boanerges Commandery, No. 34, K. T., which he served as Commander in 1888. In 188~ he was appointed Grand Royal Arch Captain of the Grand Chapter of RGyal Arch Masons of Missouri, and was reg\llarly advanced until 1895, when he was elected Grand High Priest, which position he ably filled with honor to the Fraternity. This is the brief record of his civic and Masonic life. It would seem superfluous for your Committee to pronounce a eulogy on Brother Haynie. You knew him. When the report of his death came to you, you paused in your various businesses to pay· your tribute, more elegant than words, with uncovered head and in silence. Who can forget that ardent grasp of his hand, that joyous soul that beamed in his eyes. Truly a light has gone out whose rays shone with transcendent beauty and power. Shall we ca.ll him ,. Sunshine?J7 He was always the same enthusiastic personality. That earnest voice· that has been heard so often in the Grand Bodies of our State is hushed, but the influence of that voice will never pie, and we believe that the gates of the Celestial City swung wide on their golden hinges when the heroic soul of our Brother was borne, as if by fabled Peri's wing, toward-home-HoME. "For, tho' from out our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed the bar." W.

BRO. MALCOLM McKILLUP,

Past District Deputy Grand Master, died at Rockport, September 15,1899, aged 65 years. The notice of the death of this worthy Brother was placed in our bands a few hours ago. We can not, therefore, present his Masonic history in full. W. Bro. McKillup was one of the Masonic pillars of the northwest portion of our State. He was a prominent attorney and served his·· constituents as State Senator for four years. He was Past· G. L. PRo.-6.

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Master of Senora Lodge, No. 200, A. F. & A. M., Zerubbabel Chapter, No. 59, R. A. M., Past Thrice Illustrious ~raster of Adoniram Council, No. 12, R. & S. M. In all these he was a zealous worker and ever steadfast in the interest of the Fraternity. W.

BRO. MORRIS LEFTWICH,

Late Superintendent of Masonic Home, born July 6,1836, at Lynchburg, Va., died at St. Louis, Deceulber 4, 1898, aged 62 years. Within his span of three score years and two was embodied a self sacrificing life, the embodiment of a noble manhood. Bro. Leftwich ,\yas raised to the Sublime Degree of :Master Mason in Wakanda Lodge, No. 52, A. F. & A. ~r., at Carrollton, Mo., which Lodge he served as ~faster for the years 1870 and 1872. His Masonic zeal received recognition by the Grand Lodge in his appointment to the position of District Deputy Grand Master of the Seventh District in 1873. Subsequently he removed to St. Louis and affiliated with Occidental Lodge, No. 163, A. F. & A. M. of which he remained a member until his death. Bro. Leftwich selected the practice of medicine for his professional life, graduating at the Uniyersity of Virginia in 1854 and in 1856 took another course in medicine at Bellevue Hospital College, New York. In 1856 he was admitted into the United States Army as assistant surgeon. He was married twice, his second marriage occurring May 25,1875, to Ella W. Dimmock, of Richmond, Va. Brother Leftwich's record and work would indeed have been unfinished had he not become the agency in the hand of his Divine lYlaster to ma.ke the n:lasonic Home in :Missouri what it is to-day. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home displayed rare good judgritent in selecting Brother Leftwich as its first Superintendent in 1889. Well has it been said, "It was in the discharge of this office that he impressed the traits of his character upon the Masons of Missouri in the exhibition of wonderful executive ability; a kind and sympathetic heart, patience, forbearance and perseverance, which were so essential to the successful discharge of the duties of the office. As a result the ::Masonic Home of Missouri became路 to the widow路 and orphan a 'Home' in the true sense of the 'Yord. The bright and cheerful countenances of the children of the Home looked up to him as a father. His kind words, his sympathetic and tender conduct towards them are indelibly stamped upon the hearts of the many Masonic Qrphans who were inmates of the Home during his administration." His successful conduct of the Home stands as a monument to his memory-more l'alSting than the eternal hills, more enduring than brass. The noblest legacy that Brother Leftwich leaves is in the hearts of the children. He kissed away the falling tear of sorrow,he soothed the sobbipg heart, he made glad the soul of the fatherless. and lent cheer to the trembling and tottering steps of the aged. Who could desire or wish for a more" heaven-born mission? To few men comes such a ministry. Few ca.n fill it so well. Brother Leftwich will live in the hearts of the children when the donor of millions will be forgotten, for lovecharity is immortal. "A just and upright man, A friend to all opprest, The multitudes his work will scan And haste to call him blest." To Brother Leftwich and his bereaved Wife, the "Grand Lodge of Missouri owes an unending debt of gratitude. To the departed brothers of our own and sister jurisdictions,-Farewell. No more handclasps, no more greetings,-until the Morning. There is a stream we all must cross, The River of Death so cold, When the Lights of earth are seen no more And the green moss turns to mould; t

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RESOLUTION.

l\.. resolution was adopted requesting tIle appointment of a comlnittee to illvestigate the corporate title of the Grand Lodge and to submit the Inatter to the next session of the Grand Lodge respecting its incorporation as a Grand Body. The Gralld 1iaster appointed Brotllers R. E. Collins, rfhomas R. lVIorrow, J. W. Boyd, J. T. Neville and F. A ",Vind. The resolution is as follows: Resolved, That a committee of five be appaiut.eg, by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, to consist of eminent lawyers who are members of this body, to consider the advisability of reincorporating the Grand Lodge under the present laws relating to such corporations, and to report thereon at the next regular session of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, JOIlN N. DENNY, FRED'K A. WIND, ROBT. E. COLLINS, Committee.

APPEALS.

The Committee on Appeals and Grievances presented report No.2. TIle first section was read and adopted. The second portion of the report was read, recoilllnending the suspension for a term of t,vo years of Philip A. Shaw of Kirkwood Lodge, No. 484. Brother F. E. Bybee moved to

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amend the report and strike out" suspension" and insert "expelled" from all the rights and be~efits of Freemasonry. The amendment was adopted and the adoption of the report as a whole followed. GEORGE W.A.SRINGTON LODGE,

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WATERHOUSE.

Thi's case comes before the Grand Lodge as an appeal from the judgment of the Lodge, by which the defendant is exonerated from the charge of gross unmasonic conduct. Incidentally, we desire to say that the record is a model of neatness, and is an eloquent proof of the faithfulness and the skill of the Secretary, Brother Henry Lihou. . Briefly stated, the accused is charged in .five several specifications with having, and maintaining, illicit relations with at least two different women, whose names are mentioned, during the years 1892 and 1897, and also with neglect of his family and cruelty to his wife, he being a married man. A careful study of the evidence, which is very long and mostly in the form ot depositions, seems to sustain the charge b~" at least two out of the five specincations, but the Lodge, by a vote of almost two to one, decided differently, and the appeal in its substance is only a protest against the judgment of the Lodge. Sometimes it may happen that an accused person is in such relation to the community that his personal influence may overawe and dominate the Lodge, to the prejudice of justice; but the accused in this case is not in such relation, nor could we for one moment suppose that George Washington Lodge would consent to be so influenced. Having carefully studied this case, therefore, in all its bearings,and without further presenting its unpleasant features, we say let the appeal be dismissed and the judgment of the Lodge affirmed. KIRKWOOD LoDGE, No~484, VS. BROT.:a:.ER PHILIP A. SHA.W.

The testimony in the case is RO voluminous that it required time and patience on the part ofthe Committee to reach a conclusion, and it is far more difficult to present the case clearly and yet in such condensed form as not t9 be wearisome. Brother Philip A. Shaw was cited to trial on a charge of gross unmasonic conduct,. sUPPQrled by three specifications, all pointing to a systematic and persistent effort on

the part of the accused 'to seduce Lula Marquitz, the daughter of a Master Mason. He entered a general plea of H not guilty," thereby consenting to the sufficiency of the charge and estopping himself from other plea or protest. The evidence when carefully weighed, as given by various persons inclUding the father, mother, sister and aunt of the said Luia Marquitz, herself and other witnesses, points irresistibly to the conclusion that Brother Philip A. Shaw, a married man, Marshal of the town of Kirkwood, and as SUCh, invested with a responsibility which should have pledged him to decency in bis own conduct and its protection in others, did during the years '97 and '98, at various times and places in anq. about the said town of Kirkwood, and by the use offlattery, presents, and in gene~al, obtain an undue ascendancy and influence over the said LuIs Marquitz; that on occasions too numerous to be collated he held long conversa.tions with her in tones too low to be heard by others present; that he met her by appointment at unfrequented places and unusual hours; that

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he kissed and embraced her repeatedly; promised t~ marry her repeatedlY, with the statement that his wife was in bad health, or an invalid (and presumably would soon diewe suppose was the inference); that although warned or advised by friends and know'ing that the parents had positively forbidden the girl to have any further communication with him he yet persisted in his design and finally made an engagement to meet the girl near the hour of midnight after the family had retired, and he kept the appointment, bU~ instead of meeting a young aJ?d foolish girl, hypnotized and helpless, he was confronted by the father with a shotgun which was probably out of order, as 'it d'id not go off.. It is only fair to state that the defendant testified that he had no improper motives or purpose in his relations with the girl; that he never promised to marry her, that all his actions and meetings were as a friend, and for the purpose ofadvising and counseling her in regard to differences with her father, step~mother and aunt.

But his own admissions reveal conduct on the part of a Master Mason which is absolutely inexcusable. He admits that he held clandestine meetings in out-of-the-way places in the night; that he wrote and received notes from the girl on numerous occasions; that he presented her with a ring with a date engraved in it, which the girl testifies was an engagement ring, which he, the defendant, denies. He also admits that he went to the house of the girl's father at 11 o'clock at night for the purpose of meeting the girl, and was instead met by the father, but the defendant emphatically denies that it was for improper purpose. He also adduces evidence to prove that he is kind to his family, which nobody denies: Several witnesses avouch that they know nothing and have heard nothing derogatory to his character, which is merely negative and valueless, since any number could be found who would testify to the same thing. The fact that the Lodge declared him not guilty by a vote of two to one is a mystery too deep for our poor comprehension. There might be facts known to these Brethren which do not appear in the evidence, but as they do not appear they cannot be considered: The purity of womanhood is the foundation of society and difterentiates all true civilization from that which is imperfect. The virtue of our wives and daughters is, if possible, the most i.mportant plank in our Masonic platform; and while we may pity the passion which would tempt any man to wrong a. Brother in the most dark and damning way, yet he should remember that although the shotgun may not go offaZways, yet it often does, and whoever treads this wicked and dangerous path takes his life, social and Masonic, moral and physical, into his own hands, and he cannot complain if he loses all. Your Committee, after careful consideration, arrives at the conclusion that the evidence, including the testimony of defendant himself, clearly proves that he was guilty of gross unmasonic conduct, and recommend that the action of tbe Lodge be reversed, and that Brother Phil. A. Shaw be expelled from all rights and benefits of Freemasonry. Fraternally submitted, C. G. WOODS, H. H HOHENSCHIELD, H. H. GETMAN, JAS. M:. BREOKENRIDGE, H. H .. WAIT, B. F. WATSON, Committee.

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BOARDS OF RELIEF.

Reports franl the several Boards of Relief, hereillafter presented, were ordered printed in the Proceedings of tIle Grand Lodge, and are as follows: ST.

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ST. LOUIS, July 31, 1899. To the .Most Worshipful G'J'and Lodge oj .ll1issouri, A. F. & A. M.:

It is the opinion of the St. Louis Board of Relief that to make out its report upon the blank as furnished by the Grand Lodge would be no report such as the Grand Lodge ought to receive, hence this report is furnished in addition to it. The Board organizes at its meeting the fourth Saturday of JaBuary each year and elects the Officers, has the books and accounts examined by a competent committee etc., as all well governed bodies should do. The Grand Lodge year ends during the middle of the Board year and since the system of keeping accounts and work done has been made more elaborate since January, we beg permission to report accordingly. FINANCIAL.

August 1, 1898, Balance, cash St. Louis Cotton Compress Bonds, 6% Columbia. Olub Bonds, 6% Certificate of Deposit

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Interest and money returned by Lodges whose members were assisted. being receipts first six months.....

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$2,638 31 Paid out for charity and sundry expenses of Board during six months ending January, 1899 . Balance on hand January, 1899 Telegrams Board,. lodging, hospitals, etc Transportation from St. Louis Cash advanced Funeral expenses :Miscella.neous, including war tax on telegrams Total

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204 91 $2,125 64

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Report for year ending July 31st, 1899. Balance on hand last report............................................... $535 96 Receipts from Lodge during year.............. 135 00 Receipts from other sources........................................................... 72 11 Disbursements during year... 105 38 Balallce on hand ' '............. 637 69 Fraternally submitted, DAVIn BERENBERG, Secretary. SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF RELIEF.

Report for year ending July 31st, 1899. Balance on hand last report............................ Receipts from Lodge during year :.... Receipts from other sources.................... Disbllfsements during year...... Balance on hand...... Fraternally submitted, A.

$157 80 1 41

00 50 65

197 27

s. CO\VDEN, Secretary.

KANSAS CITY BOARD OF RELIEF.

Report for year ending July 31st, 1899. Balance on hand last report Receipts from Lodges during year Receipts from other sources Disbursements during ~,.ear , 'Balance cash on halld Securities invested Fraternally submitted,

.. $376 37 58500 . 492 02 .. . 1,243 21 210 18 . 51853 .. V. F. BOOR, Secretary.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

The hour for the electioll of Grand Officers llaving arrived, tlle Grand lYIaster appointed the follo\ving tellers: Juo. R. ParsoD, C.C. Bigger, R. E. L. Smith; E. B. Jacobs, and J. C. Wilkins. ':rhe election resulted as follovvs: C. H.

BROTHER REV.

BRIGGS,

,BROTHER CAl\fPBELL WELLS,

Fayette, Grand ~Iaster. Platte City, Deputy Grand

Master. BROTlfER

J. C.

FINAGIN,

BROTHER JOHN

St.. Louis, Senior Grand vVarden. I{ansas City, Junior Grand

YOCUM,

\Varden.. BROTHER SA~IUEL lVI. KENNARD, St. BROTHER JOHN

VINCIL,

Louis, Grand Treasurer.. St.. Louis, Grand Secretary.

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JURISPRUDENCE.

1\1. 'V. Bro. Noah M. Givan, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted a report which was read arld, on motion, amended by striking out that portion referring to the . actioll of the Grand Lodge one. year ago respecting physical qualifications. After the report was amended it was adopted as a whole, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge oj Missouri• .A. F. &: A. M.:

BRETHREN-Your Committee on Jurisprudence would respectfully report that they have carefully considered the decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, and find them to be in accordance with the law, and recommend that they be approved. Your Committee would say further, in regard to the facts as disclosed by Decision No.7, that the Committee who reported upon the petition of the applicant were guilty of such negligence as would warrant, on the part of the Lodge, such action as would impress upon its Committee in the future the necessity of'making appropriate inquiry as to the qualifications of its petitioners. Your Committee recommend that Section 134 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be a.mended so as to make the petition for the degrees state upon its face that the petitioner has resided within the State and jurisdiction of the Lodge which he petitions for the requisite period as prescribed in Section 131 of the By-Laws. Accordingly, your Oommittee propose the follOWing, viz.: Amend Article VII., Section 134, of the By-Laws, by adding at the end of the form of petition therein prescribed, the following, viz.: "He has resided in the State of Missouri during the twelve months last past, and has resided during the six months last past within the jUrisdiction of the above named Lodge." Your Oommittee further state that they have recommended the approval of the decisions of the Grand Master relating to the matter of physical qualifications, because the Grand Master decided correctly under the amendment to Section 125 of the By-Laws passed at the last session of this body. (See pp. 47 and 48 of the Proceedings of 1898.) Referring to that portion of the Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, relating to the election of the elective officers of this Grand Lodge. your .Committee would respectfully report that the recommendations ought to be approved and the law changed accordingly. This, however, involves an alteration of the By-Laws, and the change could not be made at this session upon an amendment proposed now. In conformity.· however, with this recommendation, your Committee propose the follOWing, to be read on each remaining day of this session, and to be printed with the Proceedings, and to lie over until the next Annual Communicatjon. ' Amend Article I., Section 4,. of the By-Laws, by striking out the word "third" in the second line thereof, and inserting. in lieu thereof the word "second," so that said section shall read as follows: "SEC. 4. Election of Grand Officers-The elective Grand Officers shall be chosen on the mornin.g of the second day of the session, but .shall not be installed until all other business before the Grand Lodge has been entirely disposed of, except appointment and installation of appointive Grand Officers, appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters and Committees of the Grand Lodge, and reading and approving the minutes.'·

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Your Committee would further report that the actioll of the Most Worshipful Grand Master in regard to matter of payments to Linn Lodge, No. 369, is in accordance with the previous action of this Grand Body, and should be approved. Referring to that portion of the Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, relating to membership in this Grand Lodge of Past Masters and Past Grand Masters from other jurisdictions, and who have become residents of a,nd affiliated with Lod'ges within this Grand Jurisdiction, your Committee would respectfully report that the recommendation ought to be approved, and the law changed accordingly. This, however, involves an alteration of the Constitution 'of this Body, which cannot be made at this session. In conformity with this recommendation, your Committee propose the following, which should take the course prescribed by Section 2 of Article V.ofthe Constitution, viz.: Amend Article 11., Section 1, of the Constitution by adding at the end the following: " Provided, however, by a majority vote of this Grand Lodge, any Past Grand Master of any other jurisdiction, and any Past Worshipful Master of any other jurisdiction, who shall have been duiy elected Master and actually presided as Worshipful Master, in such other jurisdiction, and shall be affiliated with some Lodge in this State, may be elected to membership in this Grand Lodge upon submitting proofofhis qualifications, as herein provided, to the satisfaction of this Grand~Lodge." Referring to that portion of the Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, relating to non-payment of dues, your Committee would report that the law is explicit and imperative in regard to the duties of subordinate Lodges and the officers thereof relating to the matter of non-payment of dues, and if the subordinate Lodges will obey the law, no further legislation would seem to be necessary. It rests, however, with this Body to take such action as it may deem appropljate in cases where the subordinate Lodges violate or neglect or refuse to obey the law. Your Committee recommend that the action of the Grand Master in making the deeds as set forth in his Address, be approved. In regard to the matter of a deed requested to be made to Rebecca Keneyer, for the East half of the N.IW. quarter of Section 7, Twp. 58, Range 7, West, in Marion County, Mo., as set forth in the Grand Master's Address, we recommend that the incoming Most Worshipful Grand Master be and is hereby authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver a quit-claim deed therefor, in the corporate name of this Grand Lodge. Referring to that portion of the Address relating to real estate owned by this Grand Lodge at Canton, Mo., we recommend that the action of the Grand Master concerning the same be approved, and that the suggestions a.nd recommendations with reference thereto, as set forth in his Address, be adopted, and that the incoming ::Most Worshipful Grand Master be fully authorized to carry out such recommendations and suggestions in the corporate name of this Grand Lodge and to execute and acknowledge and deliver proper deed for the property to any purchaser thereof. With reference to that portion of the Grand Master's Address relating to property formerly belonging to Louisville Lodge, No. 428, your Committee recommends the following, viz.: That the incoming Most Worshipful Grand Master be and is hereby authorized and empowered to make such disposition of the property as to him shall seem proper路 and upon such terms as to him shall seem meet, and that he be and is hereby authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds or leases therefor, as occasion may require. With reference to that portion of the Grand Master's Address pertaining to the matter of keeping a record in the office of the Grand Secretary of the property owned by or in which this Grand Lodge is interested and its condition, your committee re'com-

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mend that the suggestions be adopted and that the Grand Secretary be directed to procure and compile such record with all convenient speed. All documents submitted to the committee are herewith returned. Fraternally sUbmitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, TH01fAS R. MORROW, T. A.. DUNN, R. E. ANDERSON, J. T. NEVILLE, F. A. WIND, Committee.

APPEALS.

The Committee 011 Appeals, to whom was referred the petition of W. M. Gott, reported as follows. The saIne was adopted. To the Jfost Worshipful G'rCLnd Lodge oj Jlfi880Uri, ...4.. F. &.A.. M.:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances desire to make this supplemental report for your consideration. IN

RE PETITION OF

W. M.

GOTT FOR RESTORA.TION.

The petitioner was suspended in 1886 by Tuscumbia Lodge, No. 437, A. F. & A. :M., for the non-payment of dues. The charter of said Lodge was subsequently arrested by this Grand Lodge. He now petitions this Grand Lodge for restoration. His petition is accompanied with recommendation from Brumley Lodge, No. 203,. A. F. & A. M., oftbis Grand Jurisdiction, in whose jurisdiction he resides. We recommend that the petition be granted, and that he be restored to good :Masonic standing upon payment to the Grand Secretary of the amount owing by him as dues at the time of his suspension. Fraternally submitted~ DORSEY A. JAMISON, C. O. WOODS, HENRY H. WAITE, HERBERT H. GETMAN, H. H. HOHENSCHILD, JAMEB M. BRECKENRIDGE,

Committee.

At2 o'clock the Grand Lodge was until 3 0' clock this afternoon.

CALLED FROM LABOR

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THIRD DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. KANSAS CITY,

The Grand Lodge was Grand Master Allen.

Mo., October 19, 1899.

CAIJLED TO LABOR

at 3 o'clock

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REPORTS ON BOARDS OF RELIEF.

Brother Wm. A. Hall, Chairnlan of the. Committee on Boards of Relief, submitted a report, and the same was approved, and is as follows; To the lfost TV'orshipful ffrand Lodge of M"issouri, A. F.

(~A.

J.lf.:

Your Committee on Boards of Relief beg leave to report that we have carefully examined the reports which have been submitted to us from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Springfield and St. Louis, and find them correct. The Secretaries of the several Boards of Relief having forwarded their reports to the Grand Secretary on the blanks furnished by him, in compliance with the resolution offered by the Committee at the last session of the Grand Lodge, has enabled your Committee to examine and make a more clear and concise report of the financial condition of the several Boards than formerly. We recommend that the financial exhibit be printed with the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. Your Committee find that these agencies for relieving the needy and distressed Brethren of our Order, who, by misfortune, are obliged to appeal to them for assistance, although very frequently by unworthy and fraudulent persons, are :filling a place and doing a work that is not only creditable and worthy of the principles which we teach, but by putting into practice these teachings proye that we are linked together by all indissoluble bond of sincere affection; that we sympathize with them in their misfortune and in a practical way restore peace to their troubled minds at a time when they are in sore distress. The sum of $1,902.91 has been expended by the several Boards during the year ending July 31, 1899. Several pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge could be profitably filled by enumerating the many acts of charity which these Boards are performing each year', and no one but those engaged in the work of distributing the funds placed in their charge can conceive of the amount of labor and wise discretion needed to do justice to both the applicant and the Lodges which they represent; for while many of those applying for relief are found upon investigation to be unworthy, yet for fear that a worthy Brother might be turned away, they are compelled by the promptings of brotherly love to render immediate assistance until an investigation can be made.

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Each Lodge in a district in which there is a Board of Relief is amply repaid for the amount of money they contribute. if in no other way than by ridding the community of a large number of unprincipled persons who make a practice of preying upon the Lodges throughout the country. Fraternally submitted, WM. A. HALL, A. C. ROBINSON,. H. E. COLVIN, V. F. BOOR, SIMON SUSS, Committee.

JURISPRUDENCE.

The following Supplemental Report from the Committee on Jurisprudence was presented, read .and adopted: HALL OF CASS LODGE,

To the lrfost

No. 147, A. F. & A. M. HARRISONVILLE, July 21,1899.

Worshipful GrancZ Lodge oj Missouri t A. F. & A. M. :

GREETING-The undersigned, representing the action ofCass Lodge, No. 147, A. F:& A. M., respectfully represent that believing there are abundant and sufficient reasons why such action should be had, hereby petition the Grand 'Lodge to take such action as it may deem best, whereby Subordinate Lodges may be empowered to relieve their members from the payment of Lodge dues after arriving at a certain age, or after having paid Lodge dues for a specified number of years. Attest. GEO. W. FEELY,

W. BOARDMAN, W. M. J. E. :McCADDON, S. W. R. W. ADAMS, J. W.

Acting Secretary. To the Jlost JVofship!ul Grand Lodge oj Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

BRETHREN-Your Committeee on Jurisprudence would respectfully report, with reference to the foregoing memorial, that they :find the present law, Section 166, ample to cover the matter presented, and see no occasion to make any addition to or change therein. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS R. MORROW, R. E. ANDERSON, Committee.

WAYS AND MEANS.

M. W. Bro. J. B. Thomas, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, presented the report of said committee, when a motion was made to amend it, authorizing the Grand Secretary to refund the dues of Jamesport Lodge,

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

No. 564. The amendment did not prevail. then adopted, and is as follows:

The report was

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KA.NSAS CITY,

Mo., October 19, 1899.

To the Most rVorsh'ipf'ltl Grand Lodge 0/ Mis8our'i, A. F. & A. M.: '

Your Committee on Ways and :Means beg leave to submit the following report as the result of their labors: We have carefully examined all matters touching the finances of this Grand Lodge, and find that the expenditures for the past Masonic year Game within the appropriation recommended by your Committee on Ways and Means at the last Communication of this Grand Body, leaving a small balance. But some emergency expenditures were made which were not provided for by the Grand Lodge at its last Oommunication. We, therefore, congratulate the tirand Officers for their fidelity and good judgment in thus protecting the interest of the Craft. With reference to the Washington memorial celebration, to be held at Mt. Vernon, Va., on December 14,1899, your Committee respectfully recommend that an appropriation of three hundred and twenty dollars ($320) be made by this Grand Lodge in favor of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Virginia, as recommended by your Committee haVing in charge this celebration of the centennial anniversary of the death ofW. Bro. George Washington. We further recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to draw a warrant on the Grand Treasurer for such an amount as will cover the necessary expenses of the Representatives appointed by this Grand Lodge to attend said celebration. In reference to the memorial of Kingsville Lodge, No. 313, for the remission of their Grand Lodge dues for year of 1899, your Committee respectfully recommend that the request be not granted. . As to the memorial of New Hope Lodge, No. 199, for the remission of their Grand Lodge duesfor the year 1899, your Committee respectfully recommend that no action be taken since the subject-matter was disposed of at the last session of the Grand Lodge. With reference to the memorial of Linn Lodge, No. 326, asking permission to settle up and retain the funds of all outstanding debts due the late Linn Lodge, No. 66, your Committee respectfully recommend that their memorial be granted. In reference to the memorial of Brother Paul J encke, late ,a member of Linn Lodge, No. 66, for restoration, your Committee respectfully recommend that his request be granted, and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to issue a certificate. With reference to the memorial of Jamesport Lodge, No. 564, for the remission of its Grand Lodge dues for the year 1899, your Committee respectfully recommend that the request be not granted. Respecting the memorial of Glenwood Lodge, No. 427, for the remission of its Grand Lodge dues for the year 1899, we respectfully recommend that the request be not granted. For the purpose of securing a more perfect individual historical record of all Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction, we recommend that an appropriation of six hundred dollars ($600) be made by this Grand Body for the introduction of what is known as the card system or historical record. In the m.atter of the resolution for the erection of a memorial to mark the last resting place of M. W. Bro. Thos. C. Ready. Inasmuch as efficient data is not in possession of your Committee for intelligent action on this subject, we respectfully recommend that a special committee of three be appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to gather the necessary information, and to report. at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge.

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Your Committee respectfully recommend the following appropriations: Printing Proceedings of 1899 $ 1,000 Postage, Printing, Stationery and Incidentals...... 1,350 Rent of Grand SecretaryJs Office............... 900 Salary of (iralld Secretary......... .. 2,500 Salary of Oommittee on Foreign Correspondence 500 Salary of Grand Treasurer.............................................................................. 150 Salary and Expenses of Grand Lecturer.............................................................. 2,250 Expense of Most Worshipful Grand :Master................................. 500 Expense and per diem of Special Deputies....... 100 Salary of Grand Tiler.................. . 150 Expenses of this Communication.............................. 169 Charitjl', according to Report of Committee on Charity... 625 Mileage and per diem, according to Report of Committee...... 4,532 Portrait of Past Grand ~faster............................................. 50

00 00 00 00

00 00 00 00 00 00

50 00 29

Total ; $14,776 79 The total appropriations recommended by your Committee amount to the sum of $15,696.79. Fraternally submitted, J. B. THOMAS, JAS. F. WOOD, T. H. WHITEHILL, R. B. McCONNELL, Committee.

MITCHELL MONUMENT.

The following report was received, read, and ordered printed: To the M. lV. G1'an,d Lodge oj .Zr[issour'i, A. F. & A. M.: The Committee appointed by the Grand Chapter ~oyal Arch Masons to act with the Grand Lodge for the purpose of erecting a monument, over the grave of Past Grand Master Jas. W. Mitchell, at Griffin, Ga., would report work performed. A handsome monument of Missouri granite has been erected. The stone is three feet six inches wide,路 same in height, and one foot ten inches thick, resting on a base five feet four inches wide, two feet six inches high, and three feet four inches thick, making the total height from the ground to the top of the monument six feet. It has a highly polished face, on which is the following inscription:

JAMES W. MITCHELL, FEBRUARY 22, 1800.

NOVEMBER 4, 1873.

ERECTED TO HIS MElrrORY BY THE GRAND CHAPTER OF MISSOURI, R. A. M., MITCHELL CHAPTER, No. 89, OF ST. JOSEPH, AND THE GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. M., OF MISSOURI. FIRST GRAND HIGH PRIEST, GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF MISSOURI,

1846-1847.

GRAND l\fASTER GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. l\'I., OF MISSOURI, .1844-1845.

On the hase of the monument, in raised letters, is the word MITCHELL.

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The top of the monument is ornamented with a triangle, square and compasses, and a sprig of acacia. We bad a photograph made of it previous to shipment, and would recommend that a half-tone picture of it be made and printed in the Proceedings. The cost of the monument and its erection is as follows: lrIonument $300 Freight from St. Louis to Griffin, Ga........................................................................ 72 Drayage and putting in foundation.......... 14 Six photographs......... 10

00 45 50 00

$396 95

Paid for as follows: Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M Mitchell Chapter, No. 89............ Grand Chapter, R. A. M

$150 00

Total

25 00 221 95 $396 95

Your Committee are under many obligations to Most Excellent Companion Henry C. Burr, Grand High Priest of Georgia, for his valuable assistance in seeing the monu-

ment properl~T placed, and for his more than fraternal interest shown in paying this worthy tribute to our deceased Companion. Fraternall~"

SUbmitted,

w. F. KUHN, H. W. BELDING, O. A. BATSON, Committee.

INSTALLATION.

The business of the session llaving been cOlnpleted, the Grand Lodge proceeded to the installation of the Grand Officers elect and appointed. Grand lVfaster Allen appointed Brother John 'R. Parson Grand MarshaL He then installed the following Grand Officers: REV. C. H. BRIGGS, Fayette CAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City JOSEPH C. FINAGIN, St. Louis JOHN O. YOCUM, KansasCity SAMUEL M. KENNARD, St. Loui8 JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. DEPUTY GRAND 'MASTER SENIOR GRAND WARDEN. JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRETARY.

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The Grand Master presented the list of appointed Grand Officers, who were severally installed as follows: ALLAN McDOWELL, St. Louis GRAND .LECTURER. REV. JOHN W. ROBINSON, St. Louis....•......... GRAND CHAPLAIN. REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Nevada GRAND OHAPLAIN. CHARLES S. GLASPELL, Kansas City GRAND SENIOR DEACON. H. H. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla .".GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. A. FISHER, La Belle GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. LESLIE OREAR, Marshall GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. LEROY B. VALLIANT, St. Louis GRAND MARSHAL. A. L. ROSS, Versailles GRAND MARSHAL. A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico GRAND SWORD BEARER. E. B. JACOBS, Carthage GRAND PURSUIVANT. H.EV. W. F. PACKARD, St. Joseph GRAND ORATOR. HON C. G. BURTON, Nevada.•••••.................GRAND ORATOR. JOHN vv. OWEN, St. Louis GRAND TILER.

The Grand Maste.r appointed the following Chairmen of -the Standing Committees: CORRESPONDENCE JOHN D. VINOIL. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES .....••.•.........•.............••.•.DQRSEy A. JAMISON. LODGES U. D HOWARD WATSON. CHARTERED LODGES ~ LEE A. HALL.. JURISPRUDENCE NOAH M. GIVAN. CHARITY F. J .. TYGARD. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F. A. RAGE. RFPORTS D. D. G. M •..•.•..•• ........................................... A. M. HOUGH. OBITUARIES :....•......WM. F. KUHN. BOARDS OF RELIEF ~ •..••..WM. A. HALL. WAYS AND MEANS.........................•••........•......••.••.••••.J. B. THOMAS. COMMITTEES. AOOOUNTS-F.

vV. Mott, John H. Deems, E. A. Sapper.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELs-John R. Parson. p A. y ROIJL-Henry Lihou. RITuAL-Allan McDowell, Joseph C. Finagin, Jno. C. Yocum, A. Fisher, Seymour Hoyt. HISTORICAL-John D. Vincil, Allan McDowell, W. F. Kuhn, Lee A. Hall. MASONIC HOl\IE-E. F. Allen.

Brother J~seph S~ Browne offered the usual resolution of thanks, expressing the appreciation of the Grand Lodge to the railroads and hotels for the many courtesies received.

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Grand Lodge of Mi8~O'U1I>i.

Before retiring, M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen luade an appropriate and feeling address to the Grand Lodge, tendering heartiest expressions of gratitude for the courtesy shown during his term and the honor he had received at the hal1ds of the Fraternity. The newly installed Grand Master, M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, addressed the Grand Lodge briefly, expressing the hope that he would have the full co-operation and sympathy of the Craft througl1~ut tIle State during llis term of office. The minutes of the sessioll of the third day were read and approved, and M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Grand Master, proceeded to close, and did close in AMPLE FORl\f, the SeventyNinth Annual COIDlnUllication. The closing prayer was made by Rev. John W. Robinson, Grand Chaplain. JOHN D. VINOIL,

Grand Secreta1l>y.

G. L. })RO.-7.

Po'rceedings of the DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAN 0 MASTERS. 1st District-EDWARD HIGBEE, Lancaster. 2d A. FISHER, !Ja Belle. 3d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. C. BOLSTER, Princeton. 4th T. A. DUNN, Bethany. 5th JOS. E. REESE, 1faryville. 6th GEORGE S. BAIRD, Fairfax. 7th E. Ill. HARTZELL, St. Joseph. 8th ROBERT E. MAUPIN, Pattonsburg. 9th Z. T. MAR'rIN, Lathrop. lOth REUBEN BARNEY, SR., Chillicothe, 11th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 12th SYDKEY R. WOOD, La Plata. 18th GEORGE E.-:MAYHAIJL, New London. 14th A.1'. VAUGHAN, Paris. 15th 16th ED\VARD'r. MILLER, Brunswick. S. J.JONES, Hale. 17th B. F. CORBIN, Liberty. 18th A. J. COLEMAN, Platte Cit~·. 19th V AN F. BOO R, Kansas City. 20th C. L. FROS'l', Odessa. 21st D.1LJ;>INKERTON, Blackburn. 22d 23d A. IJ. ROSS, Versailles. 24th }\ D. HUBBELL, Columbia. 25th A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico. 26th P. P. ELLIS, New Florence. CRAS. ,",,1. MEYER,Mosco'w Mills. 27th 28th CRAS. J . WALKER, \Ventzville. 29th W. S. EPPERSON, Sedal~a. 30th J. T. SHORT, Jetlerson City. JOHN ISBELL, ,"Vashington. 31st 32d R. ,"V. McMULLIN, Hillsboro. 33d RO\VARD WATSON, St. Louis. 34th CYRUS H. JONES, Rolla. T. '1'. GARN:B~TT, Belton. 35th 36th O. D. AUSTIN, Butler. J. L. EIJLISTON, Clinton. 37th 38th JOHN W. ]'ARRIS, Lebanon. 39th ,\VILLIARD B. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. ·10th SEYMOUR HOYT, Greenfield. 41st R. L. '\V ARDIN, Nevada. 42d HARMON CI.;INE, Joplin. 43d T. G. GOLDSMI'l'H, Springfield. ·t4th ROBERT LA:MAR, Houston. 45th 'f. ·~V. COTTON, Van Buren. 46th J. MARSHALL, Doe Run. ·17th F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 48th JAS. A. BOONE, Charleston. 49th Vol. H. OATHOUT, Calnpbell. 50th LEE W. COTTON. Piedmont. 51st GED. E. 1fATTHEWS, vYest Plains.

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99 52d District-T. L. ROBERTSON'" Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAMSON, Mt. Vernon. 54th J. }(L RITCHEY, Ne,osho. 55th J. V. ADA}rIS, Higbee.'

DISTRICT LECTURERS. 1st District-J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka. 2d A. FISHER, La Belle. 3d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. 4th C. W. BOLSTER, Princeton. 5th JOHN W. BARKLEY, Albany. 6th JOSEPH E. REES,E, Maryville. 7th GEO. S. BAIRD, Fairfax. 8th B. F. WATSON, St. ~Toseph. 9th EL1vIER MANN, Clarksdale. 10th z. fr. ~1"ARTIN, Lathrop. , 11th REUBEN BARNEY, JR., Chillicothe. 12th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 13th SYDNEY R. WOOD, I.Ja Plata'. 14th GEO. J~. l\1AYHALL, New London. 15th A. fr. VAUGHAN, Paris. 16th ED. T.MII.JLER, Brunswick. 17th S. J. JONES, Hale. 18th B. F. OORBIN, Liberty. 19th CA~fPBELL WELLS, Platte City. 20th JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City. 21st O. L. FROST, Odessa. 22d D. M. PINKER/rON, Blackburn. 23d A' L. ROSS, Versailles. 24th J. Vl. HULETT, Sturgeon. 25th A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico. 26th PETER ARNOLD, Wellsville. 27th CHARLES W. MEYER, l\!oscow Mills. 28th CHAS. J. WALKER, Wentzville. 29th W. S. EPPERSON, Sedalia. 30th JOHN '1'. SHORT. Jeflerson Oity. 31st JOHN W. BOOTH, Washington. 32d R. W. McMULLIN, Hillsboro. 33d WM. A. H4.LL, St. Louis. 34th CYRUS H. tJONES, Rolla. 35th fr. T. GARNI~TT, Belton. 36th CHARLES SPRAGUE. Butler. 37th JAS. L. ELLIS1.'ON, Clinton. 38th ,JOHN W. FARRIS, Lebanon. 39th WILLIARD B. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. 40th SEYMOtTR EOyrr, Greenfield. 41st R. L. WARDIN, Nevada. 42d H.!.RMONOJ.JINE, Joplin. 48d D. B. FAR:NSWORTH, Springfield. 44th ROBERT LAMAR, Houston.

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45th District-T. W. COTTON, Van Buren. 46th W. J. MARSHALL, Doe Run. 47th F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 48th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston. 49th W. H. OATHOUT, Campbell. 50th L. W. COTTON, Piedmont. 51st GEO. E. MATTHEWS, West Plains. 52d T. L. ROBERTSON, Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAMSON, Mt. Vernon. 54th W. C. HILL, Neosho. J. V. ADAMS, Higbee. 55th

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. The following amounts have been received since closing my report, October 4, Birming, No. 150 balance......... Sale of propertyIonie Lodge 235 DeSoto Lodge, No. 1~9;........ Camden Point, No. 169, balance Ritchey, No. 530......... ........• Huntsville, No. 30...................... Williamsville, No. 107............... Platte City, No. 504, balance...... Monticello, No. 58, balance..... Gentryville, No. 125, balance..... Braymer, No. 135....................... CivU Bend, No. 409 (defunct) Laclede, No. 83................. •••.•.•. Kirksville, No. 105, balance...... King Hiram, No. 309, balance.... Wadesburg, No. 348.................... Bogard, No. 101, balance........... Philadelphia, No. 502, balance..

- $19 00 24 85 111 00 1 00

Clay, No. 207, balance............... $ 2 00 Holden, No. 262, balance........... 4 00 Iberia,- No. 410, balance 2 00 Rushville, No. 238, balance........ 2 00 17 00 Pleasant, No. 160............. 53 00 54 00 Sonora, No. 200, balance 3 00 29 00 Callao, No. 88.................. 27 00 1 00 Ozark, No. 297........................... 29 00 1 00 Oecil, No. 454............................. 1H 00 2 00 Adelphi, No. 355.................. ...... 59 00 45 00 Cedar City, No. 425.................... 16 00 80 29 Wheeling, No. 434...... 66 00 92 00 Four Charter Fees...................... 80 00 6 00 Dues from a restored member... 4 00 1 00 Total ~$900i4 34 00' A t h d0 15 00 moun on . an ct. 4. ..••••••... 44,102 19 1 00 Total on hand Oct. 23 $45,002 33

ADDEN,DUM. , The followin,g Lodges have made returns but not paid Grand Lodge Dues: .A.ngerona, No. 193..................... KingsVille, No. 313.. 40 00 Pa.ulville, No. 319........... ...........'41 00 Mosaic, No. 351........................... 33 00

No Cedar, No. 37. 00'1l00J.'d, No. 154. WOQdl~wn, No. 223. F8;~ette'Vil1e, No. 264. Avilla, No. 278.

Ooldwater, No.485................ ... Exeter, No. 514........................ Total due

RETURNS.

Marionville, No.· 390. Verona, No. 452. Prairie Hill, No. 5:16. SummerVille, No. 555.

$30 00 21 00 $185 00

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PROP()SED AMENDMENTS. The following amendments were submitted during the Session, and under the law, go over to the next Annual Communication: CONSTITUTION. Amend Section 1, Article II., of the Constitution by adding at the end the following: " Provided, however, by a majority vote of this Grand Lodge, any Pllst Grand Master of any other jurisdiction, and any Past Worshipful Master of any other jurisdiction, who shall have been duly elected Master a.nd actually presided as Worshipful Master, in such other jurisdiction, and shall be affiliated with some Lodge in .this State, may be elected to membership in this Grand Lodge upon submitting proofofhis qualifications, as herein provided, to the satisfaction of this Grand Lodge." Amend Section 2, Article IlL, of the Constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, by striking out the word "and" after the word "Treasurer" in the fourth line of said Section, and inserting after the word "Secretary" in the fifth line, the followin~: "And'the'Right Worshipful.Grl;tnd Lecturer," so that the Article as amended, wIll read: ' .. , , "ElecUve-Entunercttion o.f-Terrn 'qf.-The Most Worshipful GrandMaster, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary and Right 'Vorshipful Grand Lecturer shall be elected annually by ballot, a.t the stated Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until their successors shall be duly elected and installed." Anlend Section 2, Article IlL, of Oonstitution, by striking out all of said section, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Sec. 2. ElecU've-En"l£rneration 0(- Term oj-AU of the Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, except the Grand Lecturer: Grand Chaplains, Grand OrB/tors and Grand Marshals, shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated Annual Oommunications of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until their successors shall be duly elected and installed."

BY-LAWS. Amend Section 1, Article 1., as follows: "The Annual Oommunication of this Grand Lodge shall' be held in the city of St. Louis on the second Tuesday of October ine@h year, com.mencing at 10 o'clock A. :M., provided that the place of meeting may he changed whenever a majority of the Grand,Lodge shall deem it expedient." Amend Section 4, Article I., of the By-Laws, by striking out the word" third" in the second line thereof, and inserting in lieu thereof the word" second," so that said section shall read as foJ lows: "SEC. 4. Election of Grand Officers-The elective Grand Officers shall be chosen on the morning of the second day of the session; but shall not be insta.lled until all other busin.ess before the Grand Lodge has been entir~ly disposed of, except appointment and installation of appointive Grand Officers~a;p~ointments of District Deputy G~~d Masters and Committees of the Grand Lodge!;,.}~tl reading and approving the mmnU!~es.p f

con~hi~dds~~lii~~ l;t ~&;:g~~ag~u:ot~:n~~iP~~~~ile'\~~?i'ii~I~ iga;h~o~~l~~~~~~~~

Masonry who can, by the aid of artificial appliances, conform to the necessi~'cere monies. H So that the Section, if amended, will read as follows: "It is incompetent for any Lodgeinjthis jorisdicti9n to con:fereitherof the three degl'ee~ of Ancient Oraft Masonry on any person whose physical defects are such as to prevent him from receiving and imparting the ceremonies of the several degrees." Amend Section 134,,Article VII., of the By-Laws, by adding at the end of the form of }?,etitiontherein prescrIbed, the following, V. iZ.• : "He bas resided in the State of MiS.EOUri during the twelve months last past, and has resided during the six months last past wit,hin the jurisdiction of the above named Lodge."

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Amend SectionlHS, Article XV., of the By-Laws, as follows: Strike out all of said Section up to, and inclnding the word "interment," in the fourth line, and insert in lien thereof the following: "A Lodge, as such, may attend the funeral of a deceased Brother~lnd accompany the remains being conveyed to the place of interment, whether the Lodg-e, or any other :Masonic body, perform the Masollic rites at the grave." So that the Section as amended, will read as follows: "A Lodge, as such, may attend the funeral of a deceased Brother andÂˇ accompany the remains being conveyed to the place of interment, whether the Lodge, or any other Masonic body, perfornl the Masonic funeral rites .at the grave. But n9thing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the appOlutment of non-MasonIc pall-bearers by the family of the deceased, or prevent any church or moral and benevolent society from uniting in the funeral procession, or from rendering its ceremonies at the grave, or prevent any civic or public demonstration of respect for the deceased Brother."

BOARDS OF RELIEF. To amend the memorial in reference to Masonic Boards of Relief as follows: "In cities where fifteen (15) or more Lodges are situated, each Lodge shall pay to the Board of Relief of said city or cities the sum of three ($3.00) dollars for each initiation, to be dispensed as charity by said Board of Relief, and that twenty (20%) per centum of all money paid back by Lodges whose members have been assisted by said Board, be retained as a speciat fund to be dispensed by unanimous consent of all membp.rs present H.t a regular meeting, to such worthy persons as apply to the Board, but are not entitled to relief according to Grand Lodge laws. This reft'rs to such persons who t at some time, 'Would have had a just claim upon the Masonic Fraternity." ,

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NE\V LODGES. The Grand Lodge, on the 19th of October, 1899, chartered the following Lodges: Name of Lodge.

Ash Grove Latimer Morley Cardwell

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Ash Grove Licking Morley.. .' Cardwell

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Greene. Texas. Scott. Dunklin.

ANNUAL COMMUNICA'fION 1900. The Eightieth Annual Comnlunication of the Grand Lodgevvill be held in St. Louis, cOIDlnencing at 10 o'clock ontbemorning of the Third rruesday ,(viz., the 16th day), in October, 1900.

BIOGRAPH"}

ETHELBERT FORESTER ALLEN. PAST GRAND MASTER.

The subject of the present sketch was born at Endfield, in Hartford county, Connecticut, December 31st, 1854. He was the son of Horace B. and Mary A. Allen. His scholastic training was received in the Hartford High School and Hopkin's Grammar School, from which he. graduated in 1876. Following, in spirit at least, the ~tdvice of Horace Greeley, he came "'Vest" soon after quitting school, and landed in Kansas City, where he remained for a time. He next tried his hand at the cattle business in the then unorganized territory of western Dakota, and spent some four years in that country. In 1881 he returned to Kansas City, and located there路 permanently, engaging in the real estate business and other financial pursuits. He is an exPresident of the Kansas Oity Real Estate and Stock Exchange. At present he is the President of the "Allen Investment Oompany." He committed matrimony on the 10th of July, 188H, his choice being Miss Virginia Riddle, of Nashville,Tennessee. This may suffice for a general historical sketch. I now turn to his }rIASONIC RECORD.

Brother Allen received the several degrees of Symbolic Masonry in Heroine Lodge, No. 104, in the months of April, May and June, 1884. He was elected Worshipful Master of that Lodge in 1887, and re-elected in 1888. lIe served as President of the Board of Masonic Relief for six consecutive years. Kansas Oity Chapter, No. 28, chose him as its High Priest for a term, and Oriental Commandery,. I{. T., honored him with the office of Eminent Oommander. He isa member of Western Consistory of MissQuri, A. A. S. Rite, and bolds office therein at this writing. He organized Ararat Temple of the Shrine, and served as its first Potentate. He has since filled the position of Imperial Potentate for North America," closing his term in June, 1899.

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IN THE GRAND LODGE.

The first official recognition of Brother Allen in the Grand Lodge was in 1892, 'when Brother John R. Parson appointed him one of the Grand l\Iarshals. Brother Harry Keene, in 1893, advanced him to the position of Junior Grand Deacon, and Brother J. B. Thomas appointed hin1 Senior Grand Deacon in 1894. At the following session of the Grand Lodge,' October, 1895, he was elected Junior Grand Warden, and Senior Grand Warden in 1896. He was chosen Deputy Grand Master October, 1897, and one year thereafter was elected Grand Master. It will be observed that from the start he was steadily advanced by appointment and election to the high station he has so recently vac~ted, thereby receiving continued expressions of the confidence of hisii'Brethren. That this. confidence was wisely placed is evidenced by his active and earnest labors to promote the welfare of th~路 Craft in Mis.~()hri. His administration has 'been exceptionally creditable and commendable. M. W. Bro. Allen has given the Fraternity his best thought, displaying at all times a sincere desire to advance the interests of Freemasonry in the jurisdiction. He has shown painstaking purpose and a conscientious care to discharge with fidelity the sacred trust committed to his hands. His record is made, and his work is done, and it is believed that the Brotherhood will accord him a hearty "well done," which will be cherished by him as equal to the honors received at the hands of the Fraternity. "A good name is rather to be chosen?' than honors or wealth. One of the most gratifying facts connected with our advancing Brotherhood in Missouri is the wisdom shown year after year路 in selecting representative men to govern the Craft. Our Grand Masters have been of the right material, and .proved t~emselves worthy of the honors conferred and the trust reposed in them. Brother Ethelbert F" AJlen is an illustration of this view. He has been kindly considerate, frat路ernal in spirit and courteous in bearing, with plenty of firml1e~s to enable him to guide the Craft with wisdom and safety. Thea"s,sociations of the past year between him and this writer have bee:ijOil&armingly pleasant. JOHN D. VINCIL.

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REPOR1' ON CORRESPONDEN"CE. â&#x20AC;˘ Sr.

LOUIS,

Mo., October 1st, 1899.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. &; A. M.:

I herewith submit my Annual Report on Correspondence: ALABAMA-189B. THE SEVENTY"EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the City of Montgomery on the 6th of December, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. James A. Bilbro, Grand Master. M. W. Bro. H . Clay Armstrong was Grand Secretary. He reported representatives present from 310 out of 376 Lodges on the roll. ,The membership, according to his statistics, footed up 11,345, and the annual dues received amounted,/io$5,231. The report of the Grand Secretary shows a small gain in membership. ADDRESS.

An Address of thirteen pages was presented by the Grand Master, from which it is learned that he closed his second year of official labor. A record is found in the Address of the death of two Past Grand Masters. They were M. W. Bro. P. J. Pillans, who bad served the Craft of that jurisdiction for a number of years as Committee on M. W. Bro.' Henry C. Tompkins, Past Grand Correspondence. Master, had been suddenly called from labor during the autumn of 1898. The Grand Master said of them: "They were well known to one and all, and known only to be honored and loved." Three Lodges were created by the Grand Master under dispensation and received Charters at the session now being reviewed. Quite a number of official rulings had been made by him touching various interests, which are of no general significance beyond local limits. He ruled that "One who is engaged in the business of retailing vinous, spirituous and malt liquors' ought not,. while so engaged, be made a Mason." I find no report upon the decisions of the Grand Master, and am led to conclude, G.L.AP.-I.

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from information gleaned from the Proceedings, that official ru1ing~ go over one year before being reported upon. The Grand Mast~l called attention to the subject of a Masonic Home, announcing that se far only $66.60 had been reported to the Grand Secretary as baving been contributed by the Subordinate Lodges since the last communi· cation. The proposition had been defeated to levy a per capita ta~ of fifty cents, out of which to create a fund for the establishment oj a Masonic Home. The Grand Master reported with regret that quitE a number of Lodges are cold and indifferent; that some are neithel cold or hot. Investigation as to the condition of these Lodges, thus characterized, led him to conclude that private piques and quarrels personal strife and bl&terness existed, and "Brotherly"Love" bad beel] displaced by evil thoughts and desires. These evils, in themselves may be considered sufficient to paralyze the activity of Masonic lifE in the Lodges. But he did not stop with this, but stated that indif· ference in many Lodges to the evil of drunkenness and profanit) among the members exercised a very deleterious effect. It is to thE discredit of the memb~rs of the Fraternity, sent by Lodges as repre· sentatives, to be reported, as the Grand Master announced, that or several occasions delegates to the Grand Lodge had been seen decid· edly under the influence of intoxicants. Added to the foregoing thE disgraceful practice of profaning the name of the Deity is recorded 0: several representatives. The Grand Master pertinently and correctl) said: "Brethren, I can not hesitate to say that this is an oper mockery of our cause." Another cause of lukewarmness arnO,ng thE Lodges was declared to be the failure of Brethren to attend regula) communications. From the foregoing synopsis, furnished by thE Grand Master, it seems to this writer that vigorous pruning of thE Lodges of Alabama would be conducive to the bettering of the Insti· tution of Freemasonry. .Taking the Address of Grand Master Bilbr( as a whole, it was solid, practical, earnest and high toned, and if justly entitled to the higbest consideration. The Grand Lodge of Alabama, through an able committee, reportee in extenso on the official act of the Grand Lod~e of Washingtion wbicl had extended Masonic recognition to so-called negro Masons. ThE report was an able one and well pointed. Its conclusion con tained a resolution suspending all fraternal relation with said GraDe Lodge until it shall have rescinded its resolution recognizing negr< Masonry. It is the p11rpose of this' Committee to treat the subjec' mentioned above at con~iderable length at the close of this review. The venerable Grand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. James Brundidge, wh< ~<>iJl'the last fifty-three sessions of the Grand Lodge had be~n in attend ance,w3ts welcomed and seated by the Grand Master, in 'token 0 Fraternal appreciation of bispresence and many valuable labors.

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I find in the proceedings, numerous reports of the Committee on J urisprudence reviewing the decisions of the Grand Master in 1897. During the sitting of the Grand Lodge the Masonic Temple was duly dedicated, on which occasion numerous and pertinent addresses

were delivered. That of the Grand Master was said to have been an able and eloquent one, but. a foot-note informs us that it was impossible to secure a copy for publication. MEMORIAL TRIBUTES

Were pr~sented and adopted in honor of the Past Grand Masters already Inentioned, Brothers Pillans and Tompkins. Brother Pillans was a venerable Brother, having reached the age of eighty-two years, and was for more than forty years an active member of the Grand Lodge, and had during that time served for twenty years as the Ohairman of the Oommittee on Foreign Correspondence. BrotberTompkins was fifty-two years of age. He bad been for twenty-eight years a constant attendant upon the communications of the Grand Body. CORRESPONDENCE.

The successor of the late Brother Pillans, who so long and ably filled the position of :Correspondentof Alabama, is Brother Wm. 'r. Titcomb. His review covers 143 pages, embracing more or less extended notices of the Journals of fifty-five Grand Lodges. In a few instances he reviewed the transactions for two years. In opening his report he rendered proper tribute to his illustrious predecessor, who had so long performed the labor assigned him with conspicuous fidelity and efficiency. Naturally he felt a sense of embarrassment, whicnlle delicately confessed,路 saying that he stood abashed in the presence of snch responsibilities as were assigned to bim. His work is a very thorough review. It contains numerous appropriations from. the Journals ~xamined, with occasional comments. Brother Titcomb is a good gleaner and furnished a very complete summary. Three pages were used in reviewing our Missouri work for' 1898. The Address of onr Grand Master, Brother Tygard, was' carefully considered and courteously treated. I admire the moral tone manifested by the j.laDia.ma Committee. Speaking of my comment on the freed~m witill which our Alabama Brethren grant permission to confer deg'rees([)!~tQi he saill: "Our own individual opinion of this subject cOincio.es WI$h that' of Brother Vincil. "He does not ann.ounce his views re8pecting the custom prevalent in that jurisdiction of charging up dnesagainst one who had been suspended for non-payment. Refer.. to my remark that the reJ1lortoncorrespondence rendered.路 by PHlans did not containasi mach original matter as that which

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was extracted from Grand Lodge J ournale, he justified the action oj his lamented predecessor, on the ground that he preferred to furnisr his readers the thoughts of other men, rather than his own lucubra路 tions. I have no objection to this method of preparing reviews or correspondence. It is a matter of taste. In former years, I followec that rule very extensively, but later, preferred to write my repor without reference to the extracts usually selected. In conclusion, ir rather an apologetic way, he said: "We beg Brethren of the quil not to forget that we are a new hand at the bellows, and to look UPOI our manifest shortcoming with what leniency they may." As Brothe: Titcomb is a "new hand at the bellows," he is entitled to prope: recognition and welcome among the members of the "quill" fraternity Having been in that guild for some years, I take pleasure in accordinl him the welcome he deserves with the encouraging admonition 0 Saint Paul, "To continue in well-doing." Brother Titcomb was continued in charge of the department 0 correspondence. B. DUDLEY WILLIAMS, Oxford, Grand Master. H. CLAY ARMSTRONG, Montgomery, Grand Secretary.

ARIZONA-1898. The Seventeenth Annual Communication was held in the town ( Globe, beginning November 15th. The session was presided over b M. W. Bro. Joseph B. Creamer, Grand Master, with Brother Geo. J Roskruge, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers present. Sever~ Past Grand Officers, with representatives of eleven chartered Lodgel were enrolled. There are fourteen Lodges in the jurisdiction with membership of 701, a gain of 84 being reported. ADDRESS.

An Address covering eleven pages was furnished by the Gran Master, in which he treated various matters, such as Masonry in Pel and Mexico. He paid passing attention to the action of the Grall Lodge of Washington, concerning the recognition of the colored Gran Lodge in that jurisdiction. It was the opinion of the Grand Mast~ that the action of the Grand Lodge of Washingtonwas "useless ar unwarranted." P. G. Master Goldwater presented a paper whic was adopted, .treating this subje.ct, in which he said: "A desire f~ notoriety rather than a desire.to right a wrong, is probably the caul of this cloud on the Masonic horizon." The Grand Master call( attention to the coming Washington Oentennial, and, the subject beil

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reported upon, was settled by requesting the Grand Master to represent the Grand Lodge of Arizona on the occasion, or, in his absence, to select an alternate. Grand Master Creamer announced that the past year had been one of general prosperity, .and that the Order had sbared in all the benefits of an improving and advancing country. Only one decisio~was reported, but this ruling was marked "not approved." He submitted a proposition to the effect that the Grand Lodge should be located at some central point. This subject was considered by a committee, and a resolution adopted: "That Tucson be selected as the permanent meeting place of the Grand Lodge." This report .being adopted, the Grand Lodge will be no longer "on wheels . " No official visits had been made during his ternl, business engagements preventing. The Committee on GraD:9- Master's Address was very complimentary to their Chie.f, approving his actions generally. The report of the Grand Secretary shows an income of $872, with a cash balance on hand of $4,886. This Grand Lodge has a Widows' and Orphans' Fund amounting to some $1,400. ORATION.

Brother Chas. B. Belden presented an oration coverin~ ten pages. It was vast and various; too long to read in warm weather. I shudder for the effect of its reading upon his hearers, for lack of inspiration. The Journal under review contains no report on correspondence. A. JONES, Prescott, Grand Master. J. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, Grand Secretary.

ANTHONY GEO.

ARKANSAS-1898. FIFTY"NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened on the 15th of November, and held its session in Masonic Temple in the City of Little Rock, M. W. Bro.. J. B. :Baker, Grand Master, present and presiding.. R. W. Bro. Fay Hemp.. stead, Grand Secretary, was at his post. The handsome volume of Proceedings sent out by Brother Hempstead is of much larger proportion than has emanated from that Grand Lodge in former years.. From his very full recapitulation itis learned that there are 448 chartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 12,522. The report shows twenty-Reven Lodges that had not made returns, and fifty-five that were delinquent as to dues, making eighty-two which were tardy. This beats Missouri.

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The income from dues was $7,226, and $4,682 "Temple Fees." Of the 448 Lodges, 132 were reported as having "done no work." This sho'ws a per cent of Lodges "reporting no work" as very large. It may be accounted for on the ground that the Lodges of that jurisdiction have been taxed on their degree fees for the payment of the Temple debt. The representation was quite large. A long list of Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters and Grand Representatives is found in the report of the Committee on Credentials, and in addition, representatives of 368 Lodges were in attendance. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Baker submitted an Address covering fifteen pages. Following a brief and congratulatory introduction, he said: "It is 'with great pleasure that I report to you the healthy condition and growth o.f our beloved Institution, and Peace and Harmony prevail." He further stated that Masonry is not losing ground, but going forward and gaining strength. The sta.tement is found in the Address that a great many dispensations had been granted, some of which were to confer degrees out of time. Dispensations had been ordered issued for the formation of six new Lodges, fonr of these received. Charters during the session, and two ,new Lodges were created by dispensation during the term. He had issued permission for the laying of several corner-stones. DECISIONS.

Twenty-three official rulings were announced and referred to the committee on "Law and Usage," these were approv'ed with but few exceptions. Those disapproved were evidently not in order. From one decision presented, it is evident that no keeper of a pool or billiard hall need apply to a Masonic Lodge to rent the lower room in its building. Another ruling declared that a man who is engaged in the saloon business cannot be made a Mason. The Grand Master reasoned thus: "Masonry is amoral institution, and seeks to elevate the morals of mankind." It follows that a man who is engaged in the saloon business, selling intoxicating liquor as a beverage, is not one who is "elevating' the morals n of mankind, therefore, should not be made a Mason. The Committee on Law and Usage approved both of the above findings of their Grand Master. A question had been submitted to the Grand Master, "Has a Mason the right to visit and assist in the work of a so-called negro Masonic Lodge?" He ruled against such a lllixture. The Committee on Law and Usage recommended the approval of said decision, and declared: "We emphasize the fact that all negro, LQdges in the United States are clandestine, and Masons who visit tbemsbould be disciplined." During the session, the Grand

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Lodge adopted a lengthy and very able report on the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington recognizing negroes as Masons. Our Brethren of Arkansas stand side by' side with the great number of Grand Lodges in the United States, and condemn, in unequivocal terms, the action of the Grand Lodge at Washington. A resolution was adopted declaring non-intercourse between the subordinates and members of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas and the Grand Lodge of Washington, its subordinates and members. A GENEROUS ACT.

Galloway College had tendered the Grand Lodge a scholarship, allowing it to select some ODe as the beneficiary. Miss Maude Williams was so chosen and had received the benefit of the school for a time.. During a recess of the Grand Lodge, she was brought to the Hall and conducted to the platform in the East, where she briefly addressed the members of the Grand Lodge, giving thanks for the favor they had extended to her as the recipient of the Galloway CoUeg-e scholarship. The report of the Grand Secretary was an unusually valuable document, being both lengthy and complete. MASONIC TEMPLE.

The Grand Lodge of Arkansas has a Masonic Temple on its hands, and a very costly "elephant" it is. The indebtedness for this structure is over $30,000, with. but limited resources on路 hand by which the "Board of Control" can meet its obligations. A review of the situation made by said Board led them to "the conclusion that the Grand Lodge must either conclude to hold biennial sessions or cease to struggle with this building, as it would be better to turn it over to the bondholders without路 any further struggle, than to go on and meet the inevitable end, which. we all know must come." Later in the session the question of holding biennial sessions was brought up, and an amendment to that effect having been submitted last year, discussed, and a proposition to amend the law was adopted. The import of the amendment is, that the Grand Lodge shall hold. Biennial Communications for six years when the annual sessions shall bea.gain resumed. This will save the Grand Lodge perhaps $12,000 or $15,000 within the time mentioned, ,as the pay r,oll annually amounts to路 about $4,000, besides other e.xpenses of the session.. The Grand Lodge of Arkansas seems .to have been in the abolIshing mood, as an amendment was adopt.edabolishing the offices of Grand Marshal, 8enior and Junior Grand Stewards and the Grand Pursuivant. How IDueh this will lessen the expenses of the Grand Lodge, "this. depon..eth saith not.. " The Grand Lodge also cut down its list of District Deputies from a large number to ten.

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RECOGNITION.

The Grand Lodge of Sweden was formally recognized and welcomed into the family of the Grand Jurisdiction of the world, and an exchange of representatives recommended. ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother Edgar E. Bryant, delivered an address, and the same, on motion, was printed in the Proceedings, and the Orator accorded a vote of thanks. On reading the address, which covers forty~one pages of the Proceedings, the question arose in my mind whether it had been read, or a motion made granting" leave to print without reading." Turning to the record I find that the Grand Secretary stated that the' Grand Orator "delive1'ed" the address. I t is a masterful composition, but covers all creation. Quoting from Preston and Oliver as to the antiquity of Masonry and its origin, the Orator was a little chary about adopting their remote views, but thinks that the Institution cer.tainly dates back to the building of Solomon's Temple, from which point he radiated over all Europe and elsewhere. I regard it as most fortunate that the weather was cool, and that the audience of the Grand Orator was not subjected to the affliction of hearing forty-one pages of matter read when the mercury was at a high figure. The Orator shows scholarship and ability of a high order, but if I should be ever subjected to such an ordeal of listening to "sweetness long drawn out," as in the case before me, I should urge the reading be suspended and the address printed for general distribution. My hi~hly venerated and valuable friend, Past Grand Master George Thornburgh, submitted a resolution, which was adopted, discontinuing the printing of the report on correspondence. His paper declared that such a review is "nota necessity" and it occupied about forty per cent of the .space of the Proceedings. It should be discontinued until after the Temple debt路 is paid and until again ordered by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge ordered that all Past Grand Masters hereafter shall constitute a committee on "Masonic Law and Usage." Notwithstanding the Grand Lodge dispensed with the preparation of the report on correspondence, I notice in the Proceedings that three Brethren were appointed on correspondence by the Grand Master. OORRESP'ONDENCE..

The Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, Brother S,amuel H: Davidson, submitted a review of the Proceedings of fifty Grand Lodges. He recorded the absence of Proceedings from nine Grand Lodges, .Missouri included among the missing. I regret that 'our Proceedings. did not reach him in time for consideration.. His

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report opened the 14th of November, 1898. On the 25th of October I mailed the, Annual Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. If the Grand Secretary had forwarded the Journal promptly to the Committee he would have received it in time to have given at least a passing notice to our transactions. Brother Davidson said: "A survey of the Masonic field shows the Institution to be fairly prosperous." The Committee stated that the most sensational event of the year was the recognition of negro Masonry by the Grand Lodge of Washington. The review under consideration is an admirable production, the writer having given close attention to the doings of all Sister Grand Lodges. The matter gleaned from the Journals examined was carefully sifted and passed through the condensing machine of the writer, thereby furnishing the reader, in concrete form, the substance of all the subjects examined by him. Brother Davidson ranks well among the writers of correspondence of the times. I see from the Journal that he has been superseded,' and that others have been appointed to prepare the report on correspondence for the Biennial Session of 1900. ROBERT M. SMITH, Hot Springs, Grand Master. F4.Y HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock, Grand Secretary.

CALIFORNIA-1898. FORTY"NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in Masonic Temple, San Francisco, commencing October 11th, M. W. Bro. Thomas Flint, Jr., Grand Master, and Brother George Johnson, Grand Secretary, with the usual complement of Grand Officers. Representatives from 239 Lodges were present, with a number of Past Grand Officers. The statistical exhibit shows 265 Lodges on the roll with a membership of 19,542. This indicates a gain of 734 for the term. ADDRESS â&#x20AC;˘

.A. comparatively brief, but able business document was furnished by the Grand Master, covering eight pages. He announced, with pleasure, the continued prosperity of the Craft within their Grand Jurisdiction. The gain for the year, he said, had been exceeded but four times in the entire history of the Grand Lodge. Peace and harmony had prevailed within their borders and their relations with sister jurisdictions had been most pleasant.. He recorded the loss, by death, of their Grand Tiler, Brother James Oglesby, at the ripe age of eighty-seven years. The Committee on Grand Master's Address paid tender tribute to the departed, saying: "None knew him but to love."

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Brother George Hinds, Past Junior Grand Warden, had also been called from labor. :\Iention was made of the death of the oldest Mason in that jurisdiction, if not in the United States, Brother George Lord. He had passed seventy years in the service of the Craft. He was born in the year 1800. DECISIONS.

A few decisions were reported, which received confirmation, as they were said to be in accord,路 with the Constitution and general regula. tions. Tbe Grand l\Iaster declined to create Army Lodges, and the Committee on Jurisprudence said: "We commend the discretion of the Grand IVIaster, in refusing to issue special dispensations for the organization of Army Lodges." One Lodge had been created under dispensation, and was chartered during the session. The Grand Master recorded the gratifying fact, that a Masonic Home Fair bad been held in San Francisco during the year, from "\vhich $39.000 had been realized. In addition, $19,000 had been donated to this great charity, the 1vlasonic llome. The Grand Master congratulated the Grand Lodge that this magnificent undertaking had at last been completed. The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home reported that in the construction of the buildings they had kept within their estimates, and turned the Home over to tI:te Grand Lodge practically free of debt. They had not been able, from lack of funds, to furnish the buildings, but learned that the Order of Eastern Star proposed to raise funds for that purpose. The same Board recommended a capitation tax of one dollar per year for the maintenance of the Horne. It is said in the Great Light of Masonry, that. "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver." Taking the outlay of money, so generously contributed by the California Masons in the establishment of their Home, together with the large amounts expended by their numerous Boards of Relief, the Craft of Oalifornia ought to be greatly beloved of the God of Oharity. The report of GI'and Secretary Johnson was quite an extended paper, dealing in general and statistical matters belonging to his position. His report shows that the general and representative funds received for the year amounted to some $27,000. He announced that since the last Annual Oommunication the sum of $38,000 had been . re,ceived, and paid to the Treasurer of the Masonic Home. The gratilying fact is found in his report that returns from all Lodges ha.d been received, and all dues paid in fun. Happy Grand Secretary. During the session of the Grand Lodge the Masonic Home was dedieated~Followingthe dedica.tory services a very interesting dise()l.'l~s,ewas delivered by Brother Jacob Voors'anger, Grand Orator for t:ne 路occasio:n. The Address contains a summarized history of the enterprise from its beginning.

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The Committee on Jurisprudence submitted a'resolution by which the Grand Lodge of California recognized the Gran Dieta of Mexico, "as the only existing Regular Symbolic Masonic Grand Lodge of the Republic," recommending at the same time the establishment of fraternal relations and an interchange of representatives. This was adopted. ORATION.

The California Brethren must be fond of speeches. During its session, the Grand Orator of the Body, Brother Edw. S. Lippett, delivered the annual oration. It covers twelve pages. The conviction grows upon this writer that in most of the orations of the day, the Grand Orators are too much given to "spreadoutness." The oration in this case was too long in view of its merit" The retiring Grand Master, Brother Flint, was requested to sit for his portrait, which is to be painted and placed with the other portraits in the gallery of Past Grand Masters. A report was adopt.ed declaring it to be the intention of the Grand Lodge to observe the semi-centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge in 1900. The purpose. was announced to make the occasion a demonstrationof the Blue Lodges entirely. CORRESPONDENCE"

A report covering 135 pages was submitted by the Committee on Oorrespondence, of which Brother Woo" A. Davies was chairman, who evidently prepared the review,,,"hich covers a large field, embracing the transactions of fifty-four Grand Lodges. Like his former work, the present is a splendid summary of Grand Lodge doings, well sprinkled with extracts, and happily seasoned with judicious comments. Our Missouri Proceedings received a three-page notice, which is largely made up of excerpts from the Address of Grand Master Jamison. Kind attention路路 was paid to my report on correspondence. Touching the Gran Dieta in Mexico, Brother Davies said: "Plainly, Brother Vincil, we 'think the signs point to a recognition of the Gran Dieta, and in the near future,," Of this I have no doubt. I have opposed recognition simply on the ground路 of the路 Gran Dieta being a General Grand Lodge. For a time the bar to recognition was tha~the body known as the "Gran Dieta" was not in line with OUr Amencan idea of Masonry, as shown by Brother Parvin, of Iowa, wlJ,o investigated matters i~ that country. He found wome~LoQges, and the absence of the Holy Bible from the altars of Lodges, "The Great Light" being substituted by the Book of Oonstitutions. In the presence of sueh facts, no recognition could he accorded. These objectionable have been removed. I. still l1esitate to favor recognition,

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because the Gran Dieta claims absolute jurisdiction over all Grand Lodges in the Republic of Mexico. To recognize the principle of such sovereignty over State Bodies, is, in my view t to favor that abomination for which many pray and hope, viz., a general Grand Lodge. I believe that legitimate Masonry in the Republic of Mexico may be made a powerful agent in spreading light and diffusing the principles of a true patriotism among a priest-cursed people. This view strongly inclines Ine to waive objections to the General Grand Lodge feature of Mexican Masonry.. I close my brief review of the labors of Brother Davies by congratulating him on his successful work as a writer on correspondence, and express my gratification at his being continued in charge of that important department of Grand Lodge duty. His Grand Lodge may be congratulated at having a "Lot" of "Angells" at its head the present year. FRANK M. ANGELLOTTI, San Rafael, Grand Master. GEORGE JOHNSON, San Francisco, Grand Secretary.

CANADA-189B. FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the Oity of Toronto on the 20th of July. M. W. Bro. Wm. Gibson, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. J . J. Mason, Grand Secretary. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Canada for 1898 were received too late for my last review. The attendance on the forty-third session was very large. VISITORS.

The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, attended by his officers, was in attendance and received a very cordial welcome. A beautiful gavel, as a souvenir, was presented on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Michigan to the Grand Lodge of Canada. The presentation address was a charming one. The Grand Master received the gavel, warmly acknowledginp; the gift. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Gibson was worthy of its author, who is not only Grand Master of Masons, but a M'ember of Parliament. He said, respecting the state of the Craft, "Our Lodges are in a flourishing condition, and the' work is well done." He was delighted to call attention to the continued prosperity of the Grand Lodge from a materiaistandpoint. The financial report shows over $95,000 on hand. This is a great Grand Lodge, and does things in a large and; liberal way. During the preceding Jear, according to the report of the Grand

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Master, nearly $11,000 had been disbursed in the way of charity. He stated th3t since the formation of the Board of Benevolence, in 1865, $256,500 had been disbursed by said Board in relieving the needy. It was stated that it was the largest sum, according to income received, that had ever been given by any Grand Lodge in the world. The Grand Master reported the laying of corner-stones and dedications of Halls, in considerable number. One new Lodge had been created under dispensation. IN MEMORIAM.

The Grand Master reported officially the death of one of the most excellent and highly honored men in Masonry of the Dominion, M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Past Grand Master. The tribute paid to this most worthy Brother was well deserved. It was the pleasure of this writer to have known and associated with Brother Spry for a number of years. His worth in every department of life it would be hard to rightly estimate. The Address of. Grand Master Gibson throughout was able and high toned, and is highly creditable to that official. He closed his second year as Grand Master with a most chaste and beautiful conclusion. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

In my examination of the Proceedings of various Grand Lodges I have failed to discover such extended and thorough statements concerning the state of the Craft in any jurisdiction, as is found in those of the various Deputies of the Grand Lodge of Canada. These reports are full of irl;terestthroughout. Owing to the efficient and persistent labors of these agents, the Grand Lodge is able to keep in close touch with the great body of the Craft. There are 359 Lodges on the roll, 352 of which had been visited by the Deputies, and full and complete exhibits made of the various conditions. These reports cover about two hundred pages of the Grand Lodge Journal. From a report rendered concerning these labors it was said; "The duties of the District Deputy Grand Master have been faithfully discharged." The membership of the Grand Lodge of Canada is reported at about 24,000, with an income of some $20,000. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report of the committee was rendered by its Chairman, M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, and covers 126 pages. He reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-eight Grand Lodges, Missouri for 1897 included. His notice of our transactions covered two pages, being made up of extracts from the Journal reviewed. The report throughout is almost entirely composed of excerpts from the Journals examined. E. T. MALONE, Toronto, Grand Master. J. J. MASON, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.

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COLORADO-189B. THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICAfiON.

This session was held in l\1asonicTemple, Denver, beginning Septenlber 20th. IV1. vV. Bro. Cromwell Tucker was Grand Master and R. W. Bro. Edw. C. Parmalee, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge opened with the usual complement of Grand Officers present, and representatives of eighty-nine Ohart~red Lodges being all on the roll except two. The ninety-one Lodges in the jurisdiction contain a membership of 7,605. The Grand Secretary, Brother Parmalee, furnished, in good time, a large and handsome Annual of some 450 pages. His report, which was a very admirable business docament, shows an income of nearly $9,000, and cash balance on hand of about $8,000. Bro. Parmalee is one of the veteran Grand Secretaries of the age, having been elected thirty-three years ago, an average lifetime. The names of eighteen Past Grand Masters were enrolled as permanent members of the Grand Lodge. ADDRESS.

The Address of Brother Tucker was a very lengthy document, running over thirty pagps; its merit. however, ~s a. business paper, equals its extent, and evidences ability to meet and discharge the functions of his high station. Following a very pleasing introduction, he chronicled the death of a Past Deputy Grand Master, Brother John W. Widderfield. Having obtained all the available information possible regarding the history of the deceased, the Grand Master furnished a very excellent memorial tribute, which was supplemented by the Oommittee on Necrology. It was the pleasure of this writer to have known Brother Widderfield closely and intimately for some years during his residence in Mis,souri. He was a model Ohristian gentleman, true Mason, and most trustworthy business man. The general condition of the Oraft,as stated by the Grand Master, is eqnally prosperous with any former reports gleaned fronl all possible sonrcies. He reported the actual increase in membership at 220. DECISIONS.

Sixteen official decisions are found in the Address, which met with the approval of the Oommittee on Jurisprudence, except in two instancps, wher~ the Grand Master was overruled. He decided that i~'\Va.~not proper fora Lodge, at a regular communication, to close on the Tnird Degree and resume upon one of the lower degre~s, holding tnaithe Third Degree should not be closed until the entire business &n.d.work of the evening were completed. This was formerly the custom o,f Mis.souri, but nnder modern instruction, as given forth by

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our Grand Lecturer, either the Third or. Second Degree may be closed and labor resumed in the First. I have never been favorable to this method, but held, when Grand Master of this jurisdiction, more than thirty years ago, that all labor in the First and Second Degree should be completed when it would be proper to close on the Third Degree, which is' considered as closing the Lodge in its entirety. This I beld to be perfectly legitimate and proper because the Third Degree is the Ohartered Corporation under the law, and closing it closes the corporation in all its parts. The Oommittee on J arisprudence differed with the Grand Master, and gave as an opinion that it was Ipgal and proper to close the Third, resume in any of the lower branches and close that degree when the work was finished. I am a little surprised at the fourth decision of the GrandMaster, whicb was approved by the Oommittee on Jurisprudence, especially as Brother Greenleaf was present. The decision of the Grand Master was, "A man who bas lost the last three fingers, and first joint of the index finger of the left hand, is not eligible to be made a Mason." Brother GrC:'enleaf is a stern adherent to the law of physical perfection, holding that the old charges required the petitioner to be a "perfect youth." He assumes that the law of physical perfection, as applied to Masonic candidates, is based on the old Jewish law of perfection, and as such has comedown to us with similar requirements as a part of our ceremony. Granting that physical perfection is no objection to the making of a Mason, provided his internal qualifications commend him to Masons, t would ask what defect there is in a man who bas lost part of the fingers of his left hand,which should totally disqualify him to be made a Mason? This· question has been discussed so much th at physical perfection, so strenuously contended for on the "pe.rfect youth" theory that the whole matter has become a chestnut and a back number. It may be not worth while to quote from t.he old charges that" A maim or defect in body must be sucb as to render him incapable of learning the Art." A man a fe'w fingers short on t.he left hand is as capable of learning the Art, and practicing the mysteries of Masonry, as a speculative or moral institution, as the man who is without maim or defect of body. The fifteenth decision of the Grand Master is very pertinent and sound, and he deserves commendation for it;s presentation; while the Committee onJ a.risprudence deserv~'eeqt1al praise for approving it. He holdS, in brief, that a person eI1g.~g~d i.n, or profiting by, the sale of intoxicating liquor, can not be· ad~iitted to mem bership either by petition, for the degrees, or by affiliation. On sucb a premise as this, we deduce the conclusion that a stockholder of a corporation engaged in su.ch prohjhited business .can not be recognized as a·· legitimate petiti0Il.er; .and the same rule applies to an e:maploye of such corporation provided he sells· or handles liquor for bis

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employers. This is good, healthy jurisprudence. The Grand Master reported the granting of three dispensations for the creation of new Lodges. Some special dispensations had been issued to allow the doing of work out of the usual time. He reported official visits made on his own part, as well as by his assistant, the Deputy Grand Master. He was much gratified at his reception wherever these visits were made and equally so at the healthy condition of the Craft. Many other matters were embodied in the Address that are of no general interest beyond the limits of the jurisdiction. The Address, as a whole, was a strong, practical Masonic paper. ORATION.

The Grand Orator orated to the extent of fifteen pages. He laid down the principle that Masonry is a Divine Institution. His authority for this gratuitous declaration is sadly wanting. In attempting to follow him through his lucubrations I discover that he got into deep water, and if he had cried out, "Help me, Cassius; I sink," I would have appreciated his effort more highly. If Masonry is a "Divine Institution" as asserted by the Grand Orator of Colorado (Brother Freudenthal), it must have been created by the Divine Being; for nothing is Divine that has not a Divine paternity. I must ask for the proof, and remain unconvinced until it is furnished, when God created the Masonic institution. Without being hypercritical, I fail to see in many places, in this labored address, the proper connection between postulate and conclusion. Denver Lodge, No.5, petitioned the Grand Lodge for permission to sell life membership at $100 for cash, for the purpose of paying off indebtedness which was retarding the growth of the Lodge. The Committee on Jurisprudence very wisely declined to allow such action, assuming. that the. custom of life membership is detrimental, and that the law, as it now stands, should remain unchanged. The pay roll of this session amounted to some $1,600.- I halve thus glanced at the proceedings of the session, and observe that the remainder of the Journal was appropriated to the publication of the report on correspondence, returns of Lodges, statistical tables, laws路and forms. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. I.Jawrence F. Greenleaf, Past Grand Master, prepared a review of the transactions of fifty-eight Grand Lodges, covering therewith 152 pages. Like his former reports he furnished an admirable summary, showing him to be a close observer of all that passed under notice, and presented to bis readers a concise and well-condensed re\1iewof the doings of the Grand Lodges reviewed. Missouri for 1897, reeeived the courtesy of four pages. His notice of our Proceedings opened with a statement in reference to the Address of Brother Jamison,

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Grand Master, that it was "able and business-like." He summarized the Address fully. Commenting upon some remarks of mine, made last year in reference to the antiquity of Masonry, especially the Third Degree, he assumes,' what I have never called into question, that the Third Degree has been added at a late date in the history of the Frate'i-nity. What I criticized,in the subject referred to, was the very flighty and unsubstantial proposition of some preacher, who tried to connect the "Third Degree" in Freemasonry with St. Paul's visit to the "Third Heaven." I failed to see the connection then; do not recognize it now; but, in my appreciation of the Third Degree, whether it be old as Hiram, the widow's son, or of later origin, no man entertains a profounder estimate of its significance than myself. I notice that Brother Greenleaf did not furnish any comment on the proceedings of the Grand Lodge at Washington. He furnished an admirable and somewhat lengthy conclusion to his able review, touching upon physical qualification and non-payment of dues; winding up by the statement that thE; general outlook of Masonry is most promising, there being in every Grand ~urisdiction a numerical increase.. HORACE T. DELONG, Grand Junction, Grand Master~ Eow. C. PARMALEE, Denver, Grand Secretary.

CONNECTICUT-1899. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Hall, New Haven,onthe 18th of January, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. F. W. Havens, Grand Master. M. W. Bro. Jno. H. Barlow, Past Grand Master, was Grand Secretary. The roll of Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers and Grand Representatives was complete and extensive. " The entire list of Lodges in the jurisdiction, 109, was represented. These Lodges contain a membership of 17,232, showing a gain over the previous year of 183. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Havens submitted a document covering twenty-two pages, which embraced a goodly number of subjects, purely local, 'with summaries from the reports of the several District Depilty . Gra.nd Masters. A few special dispensations were reported. Somedec1sions had been rendered which were of purely a local application. The Grand Lodge of Oonnecticut having formerly severed fraternal relations. with the Grand Lodge of Peru, and that Grand Lodge having receded from its unmasonic position, Grand Master Havens issued an ediet cancelling the former action, and restored fraternal relations with G.L.Al?-2.

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said Body. Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington, he characterized it as "hasty, illogical and unwarranted." He based this accusation upon the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington in recognizing the right of another Grand Lodge to exist within its own territorial limits. He reported a long list of official visits made by him to the Lodges, also to the Grand Lodge of New York, and to that of Rhode Island. MASONIC HOME.

The treatnlent of this interesting, and a1 ways profitable, subject was very charming, as the existence of such Institution evidences the spirit of Masonic Charity, which permeates such jurisdictions of the country as are fortunate enough to have proviJed Homes for the needy and distressed. He said the fame of their Masonic Home extended far beyond their own borders, and is having a potent influence for good "elsewhere. The Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. Barlow, received a veryJust and flatterin~ compliment from his Grand Master, who found, upon investigating, that the remuneration made to the Grand Secretary is very meagre compared with the compensation paid in other jurisdictions. The Deputy Grand Masterof the jurisdiction rendered a brief report showing official visits made. The report of the. Grand Secretary, Brother Barlow, was brief and practical. I find from the financial exhibit furnished, that the Grand Lodge bas on hand cash amounting to路 nearly $20,000. The Grand Secretary n1entioned in his report the new registry system adopted, which is known as the "Card System." He deems said system the most desirabl'e of any that has been introduced into the Grand Lodges of the country. I quite agree with bis view, and hope to see the same method adopted by my own Grand Lodge in the near future. Years ago, this Grand Lodge, at my instance, ordered the registry system to come into uee, when four large registers were procure"d and the names of all members in the jurisdiction recorded therein. .With the passing years, these registers have becOlne full to overflowing, and a new set must be procured .for use, or a differ- . ent system adopted. That the card system is better than the otber I am fully convinced. During the session, on the recommendation of Brother Barlow, as Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of :New Zealand., and the Grand Orient of Belgium, were formally recognized as lawfully constituted Grand Bodies. OORRESPONDENOE.

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the Committee, I find myself in full harmony with his views, and approve his accurate construction of the subjects considered. In the review of Alabanla he took issue with some of the decisions reported, particularly the rule that requires a suspended Brother to pay dues during the terlll of his suspension. Brother Barlow and myself occupy the saIne ground. Tou~hing the making of a Mason who cannot r~ad or write, he said such individual is not the proper person to be made a Mason. OUf Missouri law requires every petitioner to sign bis own own name. The declaration of the Grand l\Iaster of Alabama, that "drunkenness and profanity are gross offences against Masonry," meets with the hearty approval of Brother Barlow, to which I give a cordial and hearty Amen. Brother Barlow paid affectionate tribute to the memory of the venerable Brother P. J. Pillans, of Alabama, whose death was announced during the preparation of bis report on correspondence. The numerous extracts found in the report receive occasional comments. Speaking of the Grand Lodg"e of Kentu~ky granting a dispensation to form an Army Lodge, Brother Barlow said: "We do not look with much favor on snch Lodges." The Grand Master of Missou'ri,Brother F. J. Tygard, positively refu8ed to create any such Lodges, although pressing application was made during the military excitement of 1898 for such organizations. Our Proceedings for 1898 received full and courteou,s consideration, four pages being devoted to a careful review of our transactions. He quoted the amendment made to our By·laws at the last session, allowing individuals to be made Masons who are physically disqualified, provided that by the use of "artificial appliances" they could conform to the n~cessary ceremony. He said, "without the· aid of ah-tificial appliances" should have been le,ft out. If Brother Barlow were to see some of the "cripples," heretofore disqualified, now seeking and gaining adnlission into our Missouri Lodges, he would be even more ernphatic in his opposition to this new departure from l~gitimate Masonry. The tone of Brother Barlow's report is high, and of excellent moral character. Oommenting (.In my review of Texas last year, concerning saloons, be said: "The saloon or saloon business is no plaee for Masons." The report of Brother Barlow, throughout, evidences thoughtful care and attention given to the various Journals reviewed. Brother Barlow, lIke ulyself, has felt called upon to protest against the tit Ie of "v~teran" whil·h has beeu applie-d to us. Looking at the picture that I find in his excellent volu~le of Proceedings, I am inclined to think that his claims to beloJlg· to a "veteran" corps surpass mine by a number of years. I have no objection to him calling me a "hustler," but draw the line at "veteran." He closed his fifth annual round, ha.ving exarnined sixty·four volutlles of Proceedings. In his conclusion, Brother Barlow does not hesitate t() pronounce the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington a violation

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of an important principle of Masonic jurisprudence, that no two Grand Lodges can exist in, or exercise jurisdiction over, the same territory. Concluding this hurried review of his report, I beg to assure him of continued fraternal appreciation and Brotherly kindness. GEORGE G. McNALL, Greenwich, Grand Master. JOHN H. BARLOW, Hartford, Grand Sec'y and Com. on 001'.

DELAWARE-1898. The Nin~ty-Second A.nnual Communication was held in the city of Wilmington, embracing the 5th and 6th days of October. There were present M. W. Bro. James E. Dutton, Grand Master, and other Grand Officers. Nine Past Grand Masters and other permanent members were in attendance. The Grand Secretary, Brother Benjamin F . Bartram, was on hand as usual. His reports show a membership in the'jurisdiction of 2,176 and twenty-one Lodges, returns from which had been received. He said, "an examination shows the majority of the Lodges to be fully up to the average prosperity," the gain for the year being fifty. ADDRESS.

A very attractive exordium preceded the official statements of the Grand Master. He said, "I am glad to report to you that peace and harmony prevail, and good will abounds throughout our jurisdiction." But few official rulings were reported, and these of a local character. Four special dispensations had been gran ted, allowing Lodges to confer degrees sooner than the law permits. The Grand Master had visited each of the twenty-one Lodges, concerning which he observed, "The work is receiving attention to a marked degree." The Address of Grand Master Dutton was a very brief but business-like document. From reports found in the Journal it is learned that the financial condition is 路as follows : Charity. Fund, $1,591; Reserve Fund, $1,680; Income for dues; $1,266; Oash on band, $1,341. DEFEATED.

M. W. Bro. Watson, Past Grand Master, offered the following resolution, which was postponed until the following day, when, after discllssion, the same was not adopted: "All Lodges shall exclude from th~ Lodge room and ante-rooms all intoxicating liquors." This is the fir'st instance in a long acquaintance with Masonry that I路 ever heard of "intoxicating liquors" being allowed in "the Lodge room and anterooms.. " And it certainly is the first time I have ever known of a

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Grand Lodge putting itself on record as unwilling to have such "refreshments" excluded from its Lodge premises. I can not understand the force of this kind of le~pslation, when among the regulations of the Grand Lodge, adopted in 1895, is found the following: Resolz'ed, That, it is hereby made tbedtlty ofall Lodges in tbisjurisdiction to restrain,

as far as pOf.;sible, the evil of intemperance among the Brethren, even to the extent of trial and punh..hnlent when necessary. All Lodges are required to exclude from the Lodge room and ante-rooms all intoxicating liqnors, and for the faithful performance of this duty will be held btrictly

accduntable to the Grand Lodge. All Subordinate Lodges are prohibited from receiving and acting upon a petition for initiation or membership from any person engaged in the sale of intoxicating liquors aR a beverare, and Masons are fraternally advised and requested to refrain from engaging in the liquor traffic.

Perhaps Brother 路Watson had forgotten the existence of the law of 1895. The Grand Lodge voted a Jewel to the retiring GrandMaster, M. W. Bro. Dutton, which was in readiness, and the same was pre-

sented to the happy recipient. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering eighty pages was furnished by the Chairman of the COlnmittee, Rev. L. H. Jackson. It is in keeping with his former entertaining prdductions. Though brief, and his notices quite short, in many instances,still it is a good review. He selects well and spices his work with practical reflections, as well as with brevity. He gave Ollr Missouri Proceedings for 1897 tbe benefit of a full page of his space, in which the Address of Grand Master Jamison received due consideration, and. my report on correspondence ",~as not neglected. He still holds on to his position against the allowability of receiving candidates who affirm~ instead of taking the obligation in the usual form. He said, "we hold that affi1~n~ation is not a p1~ope'r way of taking Masonic obligations." Let me ask: "Is not a nlan a Mason who takes an obligation?" To some men of conscientious scruples, the usual mode of taking an obligation is objectionable, but affirmation is as much an obligation to suCh, as the other is to Brother Jackson or myself. It is the obligation, not the f01~rn, that makes a man a Mason. But the ca~e out of which this difference of view arose is "out of court," and further discussion would be regarded asa Hback number." I beg to assure Brother Jackson of my very warm appreciation of his worth, and his firm adhesion to correct moral principles. I admire his spirit and value his work. Am glad to chronicle the fact of his re-appointment to the chairmanship of the Committee on Correspondence, and express the hope that we may both meet again in this interesting field of fraternal labor. J. H. RILE, Wilmington, Grand Master. BENJAMIN F. BARTRAM, Wilmington, Grand Secretary.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1898. The Eighty-Eighth report contains a record of special, semi-annual, and annual communications. On all of these occasions 1\1:. W. Bro. Sao1uel C. Pahner, Grand Master, presided. Of course, Brother Wm. R. Singleton, the Grand Secretary, was on hand. It would not seem much like a Grand I.lodge meeting if Brother Singleton should be missing. At all these sessions was recorded the attendance of Grand, and Past Grand Officers, and representatives from twenty-four Lodges. ADDRESS.

An Address of fourteen pages embraced the official report of the Grand Master. FoIlo~'ing bis introduction, he referred to the Honored Dead in his own and sister jurisdictions, and mentioned special dispensations granted, principally for conferring degrees in advance of the regular tillle. Two official rulings had been made which were duly approved by the proper comolittee. He mentioned the successful conduct of a Masonic Fair in the interest of the new Temple to be erected in the Capital City of the Nation. He said that the attendance exceeded anticipation, resulting in the securement of a substantial nucleus for the purpose contemplated. THE WASHINGTON GAVEL.

Potomac Lodge No.5, of the District of Columbia, is the possessor~ of the gavel which was used by George Washington in laying the corner-stone of the Capitol of the United States. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania requested the loan of this souvenir of the past to be used in laying the corner-stone of the Capitol building at Harrisbur~, Pa. The favor was granted. The Grand Master gave complimentary notice to the Order of the Eastern Star, and commended said institution to the Brethren as a valuable auxiliary in the benevolent work of the Lodges. Official visits were paid by the Grand M aster to several Lodges in the District, whieh proved very pleasant. He said the Lodges, .with but few exceptions, were found to have increased their membership, and the financial condition of all proved them to be in a very healthy state. In closing his Address, Grand Master Palmer could not do otherwise than to return due acknowledgement to R. W. Bro. Singleton, Grand Secretary, whose fund of Masonic knowledge had been cheerfully and willingly placed at his disposal. The Address of the Grand Master, passed upon by the proper committee, met with eordial approval. A committee consisting of three Past Grand Masters was appointed to procure a suitable testimonial to be presented to the retiring Grand Master, Brother Palmer. There" are twenty-five Lodges on the roll in the District of Columbia, with a reported membership of 5,298, showing a gain of 164.

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My highly esteemed friend and beloved Brother, Wm. R. Singleton, was the author of. the Review, which covers ninety-five pages, and contains notices, more or less brief, of fifty Grand Lodge Journals. 1YIissouri for 1898 was included. While the report is filled with well chosen selections made from the Proceedings examined, at the same time there are many terse and pertinent comments to be found. Brother Singleton is sound on the subject of physical qualification, as on all subjects generally. Commenting on the Address of the Grand Master of South Carolina, touching this subject, he said: "It has been our decided opinion ever since we were made a Mason, that it was the internal and not the external qualifications which entitled us to be made a Mason." Brother Singleton accorded our Missouri Proceed_ ings for 1898, three pages, in which he copied from the Address of the Grand Master and my renort on correspondence. He paid a very clever tribute to the Order of Eastern Star, by whose labors our beautiful Ohapel at the Masonic Home was brought to such a happy conclusion. He said that many efforts made 路would not have been successful without the aid of members of this department of work. I appreciate thi; expression: "Weconfess that we were greatly morti.. fled when we learned of the unfavorable comments made by Brethren in regard to" the establishment of their Chapters and the use of our .Lodge room for their meetings." He copied my entire report, touching the visit I made to Washington, and the tribute which I so sincerely paid to him in my review. WASHINGTON ORAND LODGE.

Treating of the shameful departure of the Grand Lodge of Wash.. ington, from the established usages and generally accepted standards of Masonic government, Brother Singleton submitted quite a lengthy article. His conclusions are drawn from the best sources of information available, and no one in this country has better opportunity than he to pass upon this much discussed subject. From his conclusions I extract the following: Now. the present writer has always duly recognizerl and fratern'ized with regularly路 made negro Masons, and he has met many such in the fifty-nine years of his Masonic career. In 1843, in the Oity of St. Louis, Bro. Joab Bernard, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, laid the corner路stone of the <.:entenary Methodist Church. Frank Johnson and his famous llE-gro band of minstrels were in St. Louis giving concerts. The present writer was Acting Grltnd Marshal. and engaged that band to furnish mu~ic for the occasion. When he arrived at our Hall Frank Johnson proclaimed himself to be a Mason,with three others ot the band. We examined Johnson, and he vouched for the others. Thfse four were aiimitted tothe Grand Lodge room, and were furnished with suitable re~alia. They took their places in the band with regalia on, and St. Louis citizens for the first time beheld the white and colored Masons parading the streets together. In Boston, a great many colored men have been made Mason! by the regular bodies, even to the Oommandery.

[Oct. In our position as Grand Secretary we have had many interviews in our office with colored Masons from foreign Lodges, bearing regular diplomas, and we have invariably treated them just as we do our white Brethren. "\Ve do not recognize colm" in ~1'asol1ry, hence, the color question has nothing to do with this discussion, except with many Negrophiles, who seem to care more tor the welfare of the negro, than for the peace and harmony of their white Brethren; but we feel assured that if those t,vo applicants in Washington had been white men the Grand Lodge of Washington would never have considered the question at all.

It is not my habit in preparing reports on correspondence, to make many extracts from Proceedings reviewed, but the above is so pertinent that i offer no. apology for its presentation here. JOHN H. SMALL, JR., Washington, Grand Master. WM. R. SINGLETON, Washington, Grand Secretary.

FLORIDA-1899. SEVENTIETH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

This session was held in Jacksonville, beginning January 17th, M. "\V. Bro. James M. Hilliard,Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Wilber P. Webster, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, together with Past Grand Officers and Representatives from 133 Lodges. There are 4,187 members in the 144 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The record shows the surrender of eight Lodge Charters during the previous year. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master opened his message with sad reflections. Durjng the year 1898 the Silent Reaper had made inroads upon their ranks, and taken four of their brightest and best-loved Brethren, besides many members of the路Subordinate Lodges. Two Past Grand Masters were called from labor, Brothers Wm. A.. McLean and H. J. Stewart. To these departed ones the Grand Master paid the sincerest h~artfelt tributes. Two others bad been called away, Brother A. L. Williams, Past Junior Grand Warden, and E. A.Wilson, Past Grand Standard Bearer. One new Lodge had been created during the term. under dispensation. A long list of special dispensations is found in the Address, many of them being for balloting and conferring degrees Qut of the regular order. The Grand Master refused to grant dispensations to organize military Lodges,. deeming it for the best interest of Masonry in general, under the circumstances, to refuse the request. H.e gave a summary irom the reports of the seyeral District Deputy GrandMasters, which shows the visits of these Brethren and the generally satisfactory condition of the Fraternity in their Districts. The rulings made by the Grand Master are eminently sound and practical. He reponed .having made some visits but not so many as he had

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anticipated upon first entering upon the duties of his office. Speaking ,of the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington on negro Masonry he

said: "That hy the adoption of its report that Grand Lodge had put itself on record as recognizing a body of men that have no rightful claim to Masonry." He had appointed it committee in advance of the session to reporton that subject. As the result of such appointment, a long and labored article was presented touching the innovation of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which seems to have, of malice aforethought, determined to commit Masonic suicide.. Unless there is a change in the purpose of this Grand Lodge on the negro question in a year or two, Washington Brethren will be disfranchised, excommunicated, and put out of the synagogue. The Grand Master, in his Address, treated at length, and with great force, the subject of "saloon-keeping Masons." In his Address to the Grand Lodge one year ago he bad recommended that some action be taken in regard to the subject, but the Committee on Jurisprudence saw fit to report against his recommendation. The Grand Master is very vigorous in his use of language respecting this accursed blight of onr times. He said he was in possession of knowledge where Iiqnorselling Masoas had been a great detriment to the Order, and the case stated is one of the most appalling and distressing of its kind to be found on record. He asked the question, to which there is no answer given; he said, "'Vhy should we say that a man can sell damnation to the members and become one of us?" He cited a long list of Grand Lodges that had passed the severest condemnation upon this路 infamous traffic, and had adopted stringent laws upon the subject. Ilis statement shows tltat twenty-three Grand Lodges in the United States have already passed laws condemning the liquor traffic in Masonic circles. In the enumeration furnished he overlooked Missouri entirely. I wish to inform the Brethren of Florida that Missouri Grand Lodge placed itself upon record respecting this destructive pursuit before any other Grand Lodge mentioned by him had acted upon the subject. The declaration of our Grand Lodge was that "Liquor sellers in Masonry had the option to quit the business or quit Masonry." The action following this declaration was such that every saloon-keeper and liquor-seller in the Fraternity in Missouri had to go, and none "of that ilk need apply. The Committee on the Grand Master's Address, speaking of this part of the subject, moved its reference to a Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, and said committee reported as follows: Resolved, That the liquor traffic is demoralizing in effects, has been productive of great misery, evil, and suffering, and has caused the downfall of many Brother Masons,

t.herefore, the Lodges in this Grand Jurisdietion are advised and instructed not to aecept the petition of those engaged in it before they apply for admission into our Order.

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This report was adopted, and adds another Grand Jurisdiction to the list already enumerated. The only exception I take to the action of the Grand Lodge of Florida is that they did not legisiate out of the Order all those l\fasons who are guilty of the crime of murder, as much so as those they have proscribed and will not receive. The Grand lVfaster, in closing his Address, urged the Grand Body to resume the preparation of the reports on correspondence. His recommendation was referred to the Committee on Finance. I have failed to ,find any declaration on the question except that in the future the report on correspondence be published as a part of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodg-e. The record does not show the creation of a committee for such purpose. The Grand Secretary, Brother Webster, submitted a brief general report followed by the usual financial stateu1ent. He submitted a special report concerning the Dawkins memorial. The Brethren had loadea free-will offering from tilne to time for the purpose of erecting a monument in me(nory of their former able and excellent Grand Secretary, Brother D. C. Dawkins. The purpase ,vas carried out and now a handsome, substantial marble slab marks the resting place of their Honored Dead. The Grand Lodge still has on its hands a Temple debt a.mounting to something over $20,000. The matter seems to be well in band and satisfactorily managed. ORATION.

I find in the Proceedings that the perennial Grand Orator, whose appointment seems to be AD VITUM, furnishes another address to the Fraternity. It is about in keeping with past productions of the Grand Talker of Florida. A very interesting history is furnished in the'Proceedings of St. Andrew Lodge, No.1. This Lodge is supposed to have been created in either 1768 or 1776. SILAS B. WRIGHT, DeLand, Grand l\:Iaster. 1VILBER P. WEBSTER, Jacksonville, Grand Secretary.

GEORGIA-189B. THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in the City of Macon, beginning October 25th, with IVÂŁ. W. Bro. James W. Taylor, Grand Master, and Brother Wm. A. Wolihin, Grand Secretary,- with representatives of 406 Lodges present. The 423 Lodges in the jurisdiction reported a membership of 18,611. There Wa.s .a:tâ&#x20AC;˘. gain of three Lodges chartered during the session, and 428 members added to the numerical strength of the Fr'aternity in that State.

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ADDRESS.

Grand Master Taylor furnished an extended and labored Address; covering thirty pages. His introduction was lengthy, followed by the usual business phases of such a document. The Address contains a lengthy biography of Brother Wm. A. Love, Past Deputy Grand Master. He reported the creation of four new Lodges under dispensation. DECISIONS.

Eight official decisions had been made, which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence with two exceptions. One decision which was approved is objectionable in this latitude. He ruled: "A Brother charged with non-payment of dues, and after due and regular trialt convicted, stands suspended for twelve months." In this decision, i would appear that payment after suspension does not operate to reinstate or restore the Brother to his former standing. The Grand Mast.er decided that an Englishman not having been naturalized, although a residentof this country for several years, is not eligible to the degrees without the consent of the Grand Lodge of England. I aU1 pleased to record that the Committee on Juri13prudence disapproved of such ruling. Having lost residence in England he gained Masonic residence in Georgia, rUllning over twelve months he was clearly eligible as a petitioner for the degrees. The Grand lVlaster, in the course of his official term, had refused to create Army Lodges. He reported the can.. stitution in regular form of Lodges created at the former session. Harmonious and fraternal relations with other Grand Lodges were reported as still in existence. The question of the suicide of the Grand Lodge of Peru was treated at great length. This question being settled by that Grand Lodge baviT.tg repudiated the action of its Grand Master, peace and good will resumed their wonted course. The GrandMaster referred to the Washington Melnorial and Cuban 1fasonry ill appropriate terms. Before closing his very able .message he said: "I congratulate you, lny Brethren, upon the continued prosperity of the cause in this State." His conclusion was an entertaining and practical round-up of his efficient administration. The Grand Lodge of Georgia had recognized and established fraternal relations with the Grand Dieta of Mexico, whereat the "American Tyler" had attacked Grand Master Taylor. The Grand Lodge of Georgia. endorsed his action in the premises, and declared the attack of "The Tyler" to be "unjust and unwarranted." M. W. Bro. Shannon, Past Grand Master, for the committee on the monument erected in memory of their late Grand Secretary, A. M. Wolihin, submitted a report showing the amounts contributed to that purpose, and invited the Grand Lodge to visit Rose Hill Cemetery to

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view the monument that marked the spot of their Honored Dead. The monument cost $444.50. A resolution was adopted to visit the tomb of Brother vVolihin as a tribute of respect, and view the work of art erected to his memory. A memorial session was held, whereat tributes were paid to the name and worth of their late departed Brother Love, Past Grand Deputy Master. Numerous and charming eulogies were paid to the dead on this occasion. The Grand Lodge passed a resolution of sympathy to the family of the deceased, and ordered that the Memorial prepared路 by the committee be published in the Proceedings, and that the Grand Secretary furnish a copy to the bereaved family. The Oommittee on Grand Master's Address announced their pleasure at the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, and expressed the hope that the time was not far distant when it will be free from debt. Efforts were made to reduce expenses by changing mileage and per diem. Some reduction is shown in the report which was adopted) thereby securing favorable results. The reports of the District Deputy GrandMasters. were read, from which it is learned that Masonry in Georgia is on a higher plane than ever before and still rising. The Grand Orient of Portugal had sought recognition. .The Grand Secretary, who had made a careful investigation of said Body, declared it irregular, and recommended that it be not recognized. The report of the committee on this subject was, that "The Orient of Portugal is more rotten than the Grand Orient of France," and closed with it prayer-"l\tlay the Lord have mercy on their souls." The same committee recommended the establisbulent of fraternal intercourse with the Grand Orient of Belgium. A motion was adopted creating a committee to select and purchase a je"wel for the Past Grand l\tfaster, James W. Taylor, as an expression of appreciation for his untiring efforts in the cause of Masonry. Installation of Grand Officers was followed by a very attractive Address of the newly honored Grand Master, Brother Wm. A. Davis. I do not wonder at the embarrassment suffered by the Grand Lodge of Georgia in its financial affairs, when it is learned that the pay-roll for the session now under consideration, amounted to $12,960.* CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering 113 pages was submitted by Brother W. S. Ramsay, Chairman. He reviewed sixty-two Grand Lodge J ournale, American and Foreign, and epitomized the transactions contained in the various Grand Lodge reports. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1897 were courte*In 1895 the Grand Lodge paid out $14,431 for mileage and per diem, and at the session of 1896, the pay roll was nearly $14,000.

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ously considered, being accorded two pages of "his space. He said of Grand Master Jamison that his Address showed that he had been diligent in the interest of the Craft during the year, having visited forty Lodges and discharged many other official duties. He pronounced the 路 management of our Masonic Home as "superb," and said the institution is in a flourishing condition, to which this writer responds approvingly and confirms the statement. In concluding his very happily prepared review, Brother Ramsay said: "This work has been done under the disadvantage of feeble health, and pressing demands of other engagements, requiring much time and attention." I tender to Brother Ramsay cordial and fraternal sympathy in his impaired health, and express the earnest hope that Richard may soon be himself again. W. A. DAVIS, Macon, Grand Master. W. A. WOLIHIN, Macon, Grand Secretary.

IDAHO-189B. THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The record contains minutes of two emergent communications. On the 3d of Ma:rch, 1898, special communication was held, presided over by Brother Geo. M. Waterhouse, Grand Master, who stated that the Grand Lodge was convened to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of their beloved,. Brother Charles C. Stevenson, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Committee on Oorrespondence. A second special meeting was held on the 3d of July, presided over by M. W. Bro. J. W. Brown, Past Grand Master, and was called to do honor to the memory of their deceased Brother S. Weiler, Past Grand Master. The Thirty-First Annual Communication was held in Masonic Hall, Boise City, commencing on the 13th of September, R. W.Bro, Geo. Storer presided. The Grand Master having removed from the jurisdiction,and R. W. Bro. Garbut, Deputy Grand Master, having been stricken with paralysis and unable to discharge the duties of his station, Brother Storer, Senior Grand Warden, assumed the responsi... bilities of his superiors, and acted as Grand Master for some six months. The Grand Master had appointed Brother Thea. W. Randall to fill out the unexpired term of the late Grand Secretary, Brother C. C. Stevenson. He also appointed M. W. Bro. Fred. G. Mock, Past Grand Master, to perform the duties of the Committee on Oorrespondence, which position had been vacated by the death of Brother Stevenson. The recordsbows twenty-nine Lodges in the jurisdiction, with amembership of 1,045. Compared with the report of 1897 there was a 108s of one hundred and thirty members.

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The report of the Grand Treasurer, including the General, Orphan, Library, and Representatives' Funds, shows an income of $3,66fl. This Grand Lodge has an Orphan Fund amonnting, at present, to $28,227. This fund has been increased over, $1,000 since the report of 1897. In my last. review I con1ulended our Idaho Brethren on acquiring ~uch a large aUl0unt for benevolent purposes, and' beg now to amplify that commendation. The absent Grand l\Jaster, Brother Geo. 1\1. Waterbouse, bad forwarded the Grand Secretary an Address rovering eleven pages. It was confined strictly to business. He'recorded the deaths of Brothers James H. Bush, Past Junior Grand Warden, C. C. Stevenson, Grand Secretary, and S. vVeiler, Past Grand lVlaster. His tribute to ea(~h was appropriate and doubtless deserved. A few decisions ,vere reported 'which met vlith approbation by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Brother Storer, Acting Grand Master, presented a brief statement of his official acts after succeeding to the" vacant office of his superior. The new Grand f:>ecretary, Brother Randall, 8ubndtted an unusually interesting report covering many important matters together with a full and complete finaneial exhibit. He said: HI found the office in a very chaotic condition." This he attributed to the severe illness of his predecessor. No new Lodges had been created. THE SIGNET RTNG.

This Grand I.;odge has a Signet Ring which is duly transmitted from one Grand J\laster to another. Brother Storer having been elected Grand l\laster, received this ring, which was presented in elegant terms to him by the Deputy Grand Master, Brother lVluerman. To this presentation the new Grand Master happily responded. CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;˘

.A report covering seventy-four pS,ges was presented by M. W. Bro. Fred. G. Mock, successor to the lamented Stevenson. Theappointment of Brother l\iock to tl~lis iUlportant work was accept~d with hesitancy; but, like a true lVlason, realizing that the work must b'e done, he undertook the labor and ex~cuted it with fidelity and ability.H e had examined sixty-two volumes of Grand Lodge Proceedings, and, in several instances, for two years. In view of the field traversed by him the ,vonder is that he was g hIe to incorporate so much matter from the large number of journals examined. The work presents an admirable summary of transactions of the various Grand Lodges whose Proceedings he reviewed. Missouri for 1897 received the complinlent of two pages, in whi(Âˇh due and courteons attention is paid to all our transactions. I see that Brother lVIoek has fallen into the error of others in naming me the "Venerable Grand Secretary." Because -1 happen to have been in this office twenty-two years it does not follow that I am

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burdened with "venerableness." He said: "The venerable Grand Secretary takes the cake, bakery and all, in the matter of quick work, having, within thirty-six honrs after Grand Lodge adjourned, the Proceedings printed and mailing commenced." Now, Brother Mock, that is a very pleasing compliment,except the "venerable." OUf transactions are well summarized, in which he agrees with my view that "Supreme authority can not be vested in two individuals in the same territory.'~ His explanation as to the reason why the Deputy Grand Master had created Lodges and performed other official duties, grew out of the fact that the Grand Master was in ~ew York receiving medical treatment. I am grateful for bis'explanation, as it relieves the subj~ct of any possible criticism. Brother Mock is very kind and fraternal, and says be likes my way of writing, as a committee, in the use of the pronoun "I" instead of "W,e." I wish to say for myself, that I have for years followed the idea that "I" am not a "We." Thanking Brother Mock for his courtesy, and extending fraternal appreciation to bim for hIS good work, and 'with best wishes for his Grand Lodge, I take a cordial leave of him for the present. GEO. H. STORER, Idaho Falls, Grand lVIaster. THEO. W. RA.NDALL, Boise, Grand Secretary. }i"'RED. G. MOCK, Nampa, Committee on Correspondence

ILLI NOIS-189B. FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Looge bpgan its labors on the 14th of October, 1898, in Central 1.\1 usic Hall~ Chicago. There were present M. W. Bro. Ed ward Cook, Grand Master; R. W. Bro. J. H. C. Dill, Grand Secretary; and other Grand and Past Grand Officers. Representatives were present from 702 out of the 722 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership is reported for the term at 54,080, showing an increase over the previous year of 628. This is not such a large gain as one might expect in the second Grand Jurisdiction of this country. Two Past Grand Masters were reported ill and unable to attend the session: M. W. Bro. DeWitt C. Cregier and M. W. Bro. James A. Hawley. The Grand Lodge kindly appointed a committee to call upon Brother Cregier and express the regret of the Grand Lodge at his inability to be present. The same committee was del~gated to forward a letter to Brother Hawley conveying sympathy in his behalf. I have learned, since the Grand Lodf!e session, closed, last October, that the faithful and laborious Brother DeWitt Cregier has been called from labor to well earned rest.

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From the report of the committee, headed by the Grand Master, the apprehension was natural, from the serious illness of Brother Cregier, that the end of his pilgrimage was nigh at hand. ADDRESS.

An Address covering twenty-six pages, rendering an account of his official stewardship, was presented by Grand Master Cook. In opening, he presented a very interesting National retrospect, referring to the condition of the country, and the interest taken in our National struggle with a foreign power by the Masons in that Grand Jurisdiction. Under the heading "Gone Before," he mentioned the decease of a num ber of Brethren of that jurisdiction, followed by a long list of the names of Honored Dead in sister Grand Lodges. He reported the constituting of all the Lodges created at the previous session, and stated that he had granted dispensations for the formation of three . Lodges. I note that two of these received Charters during the session. In treating the subject of instituting new Lodges the Grand Master presented a most practical comment. He said: "The right to make Masons is the highest privilege that can be conferred upon the members of the Fraternity, and before the Grand Master gives Brethren a license to set up in the business of conferring degrees, he should be abundantly satisfied that the best interests of the Institution will be promoted thereby." If Grand Lodges would heed such practical teachings as this we would have fewer weaklings in the way of Lodges, better work, and better Masons. Grand Master Oook -reported Halls dedicated, corner-stones laid, Deputies commissioned, special dispensations granted, visits made, and many other matters of local interest. He reported five cases of discipline of Lodges and gave accounts of their condition in detail, recommending that the.Charters of two of these Lodges be arrested, which was done by the Grand Lodge. Speaking of Masonic trials in Lodges, a sad experience which Lodges can not always avoid, but greatly deplore, he recommended that some provision bamade for a "Trial Board" outside of the Lodge, providing means for a speedy, fair, and inexpensive settlement. Commenting upon this recommendation, the Committee on Jurisprudence said: "A Trial Board, as sugg-ested by the Grand Master, does not seem to your committee to be a practical expedient." The Washington Memorial service to be held in November,1899, received due attention. In concluding his able business document the Grand lVlaster said: "I have spared you the mention of the fifty official visits, or pleasant calls on Lodges, nor will I go into details concerning the more than 1,800 letters written." From the Address, and from personal knowledge of the duties of a Grand Master, lam prepared to say that Brother Cook was avery busy, and no doubt active, Grand Master.

1899.J FINANCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reported, including the balance from last year:a ~rand total of $93,000. After the usual disbursements he had on hand a balance of nearly $50,000. The disbursements mentioned include an outlay of $13,000 invested in United States Bonds. The Grand Lodge owns, in addition to the foregoing resources, $68,000 in Chicago and United States Bonds. The remark is pertinent that the Grand Lodge of Illinois is well equipped financially. The report of the Grand Secretary follo,ved that of the Grand Treasurer, being simply and purely a financial statement. The Grand Lodge was visited during its session by two representative Masons from other jurisdictions. "\V. Bro. Martin Collins, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Illinois,near the Grand Lodge of Missouri, was introduced and welcomed. He responded in pleasant terms and talked well. M. W. Bro. J. W. Stone, GrandMaster of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, being present, was likewise introduced and duly welcomed. He acknowledged the distinguished consideration shown him in appreciative terms. The election of Grand Officers was held on the first day of the session. ORATION.

The Grand Lodge enjoyed a treat during its' labors,路 by listening to an oration, which covered ten pages of the Journal, delivered by M. W. Bro. John O. Smith, Gfand Orator. It is an able and instructive address, full of valuable information,for which he received the thanks of the Grand Lodge, and an order WB.,S made that the address be published in the Proceedings. The report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances is a model in itself. I heartily wish that our committee, in Missouri, would study this form as furnished by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. The committee would give the style of the case and number of the .Lodge, simply stating the finding of the committee, such as "action of Lodge reversed," or "action of Lodge set aside and defendant restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry." No names are found in this report of cases, and no long drawn out details of trials, taking of testimony, and introduction of repulsive matter enou~h to sicken the heart of a decent Mason, as was the case of one report rendered to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The question was pre.sented to the Grand Master in the chair: "Is there a short form of work?" He promptly decided, and the Grand Lodge affirmed his ruling: "There is no short form of work." This decision was ex~ }llained by the fact that the explanatory parts of the Entered Apprentioe n,egree, second section of the FelloV\T Craft Degree, and the historical accounts in the Master Masons Degree, together with the charge in each case; may be given to more than one candidate at the G. L. Ap.-3.

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same time. All other parts of the degrees must be given in full to each and every candidate separately. This is the standard of work adopted and rigidly followed by the G~and Lodge of Missouri. Past Grand l\laster, M. W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, presented a special report on corres!1ondence containing a resolution recognizing the Grand Lodge of Tasmania.. This report was adopted. The closing of the Grand Lodge was attended with the usual votes of thanks to the retiring Grand Master, to railroads and hotels. I have found the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois interesting throughout. The pay-roll of that jurisdiction accounts for a large depreciation of their bank account, as the amount reported for 1897 footed up $18,644. CORRESPONDENCE.

This report 'was prepared as usual by that vigorous thinker and writer, M. W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, Past Grand Master.. His work may be properly characterized as a "new departure," as he has left. the old paths and gone off on the topical line.. Brother Robbins may be properly styled a strong writer. While far from concurring in some of his views, I accord him the sincere tribute of being well informed and endowed with vigorous convictions, possessing the courage of them. In undertaking the new method as a reviewer, "that of condensing results of a survey of the Masonic field into one-half or one-third of the customary space," he necessarily was hampered for want of room. He adopted this course "at the earnest solicitation of Grand Master' Cook.. " In carrying out the plan adopted, he saved space but lost that usual sweep and, swing so characteristic of him and his writings. Among the topics listed and treated at length, were "Necrology," "As Others See Us," "Peru and the Bible," "Electioneering for Office," "Cipher Ritual," "Mexican Masonry," "Negro Masonry," 路"Cremation," and the "Order of Eastern Star." Appropriations from some of them were brief, many quite lengthy were made from the Grand Lodge Journals reviewed, furnishing the views of the various Grand Masters and writers on correspondence, who had touched upon these vario118 subjects. As these questions have been considered more or less by the preeent writer, it is not needful that I should follow Brother Robbins in his terse comments and vigorous treatment of matters and things noted by him. He made mention of the action of Grand Master Phelps of Nebraska, who had exercised a supposed power belonging to that functionary, in conferring the three degrees of Masonry upon his son at sight. It will be remembered that the Grand Lodge of Nebraska disapproved the Grand Master's action. Tbe Committee on Jurisprudence of that Grand Lodge declared that he was illegally made a Mason, and recommended that young Phelps should be healed in due Masonic manner. Such report having heen

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adopted by the Grand Lodgoe of Nebraska, the lIuestion naturally arises, how could the authorities heal one who had not heen made in a legal manner? The question remains unanswered. One of the pleasant incidents of the passing year occurred with this writer recently. Coming into the office I found a large, fine looking, dignified gentleman, bearing evidences of age, awaiting my appearance. Bowing courteously to my visitor I failed to recognize him until his card was handed to me for my inspection. It bore the familiar and well known name of "Dr. Joseph Robbins." Then there was a scene, made up of hand-shaking, greetings and congratulations. This was followed by a long and delightful communion, recalling the incidents of the past when he and I were young together. More than thirty years had passed since we were last in eachother's company. Both had grown older, and, it is hoped, wiser. God grant that we have become better men and better Masons. The pleasure of that interview will linger and live in memory as one of the cherished episodes of life. I report, with satisfaction, the fact that Dr. Robbins was continued as Ohairman of the Oommittee on Correspondence. EDWARD COOK, Chicago, re-elected Grand Master. J. H. C. DILL, Bloomington, re-elected Grand Secretary.

INDIANA-1899. \

SEVENTY-EIGH"[H ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge assembled in Masonic Hall, in the City of Indianapolis, on the 23rd day of May, 1899. M. W. Bro. Simeon S. Johnson was Grand Master. R~ W. Bro. Wm. H. Smythe, Grand Secretary, was present with other Grand Officers. The record shows the presence of sixteen Past Grand Masters. The Grand Secretary announced in his Proceedings that representatives of 484 out of the 488 Chartered Lodges were in attendance. His statistical table sho'w's a membership of 30,901 in the jurisdiction, being a gain for the year of 947. Indiana is a large, prosperous and thrifty Grand Jurisdiction. To know how to do things well, and then to do them in good time, may be offered as the best evidence of a capable Grand Secretary. Brother Smythe fills this bill completely. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Johnson submitted an Address both lengthy and able. As a "State paper," his message will compare in all essential elements with any of the productions of the day. In opening he said: "Prosperity is an actuality, and the fut.ure presents a bright aspect." Quite a list of names of "Honored Dead" in sister jurisdictibns formed a part

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of the Address. In closing his fraternal notice of these Brethren honored in the past, he mentioned the name of Brother R. H. Thompson, Past Grand Master, of Kentucky, whom he had met only fifteen davs before his departure,at the Masonic Home at Louisville. His tribute to Brother Thompson was appropriate and affectionate. He reported having created five Lodges under dispensation; and the same were chartered at the session now under consideration. Official rulings were' presented, covering a wide field, but generally of local importance. These decisions, thirty-seven in number, were reported upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and were pronounced' 'in accord with the la'ws and usages of the Fraternity." There was much terseness of style manifested in the presentation of these official rulings. In several instances, he decided against "cripples" being eligible to admission into the ~Iasonic Fraternity. Whenever I see one of these strong and well put subjects in other jurisdictions, I blush for Missouri. Having been requested to issue dispensation to establish a Lodge among the soldiers from that State in camp, he'very positively declined to grant such favor. A good reason was assigned for this declination to create Army Lodges. He said: "Our soldiers were in jurisdictions possessing Grand Lodges at peace with us, and I found no authority to grant dispensations to Lodges outside of our own jurisdiction." The Committee on Jurisprudence expressed the opinion that the grounds taken by the Grand 1\faster were good and sufficient, and his refusal proper. He treated at Etome length the question of what is known in several jurisdictions as "cipher work," which was very properly characterized as "unlawful and disreputable." The Committee on, Jurisprudence .handled this subject without gloves, and submitted a resolution that will certainly work the end of that innovation upon legitimate Masonry in Indiana. Considerable space was devoted to the consideration of the question of negro Masonry, as swallowed by the Grand Lodge of Washington. The Grand Master said, in concluding his comments upon the subject: "This Grand Lodge cannot maintain relations of intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington, or permit those holding allegiance to such Grand Lodge to be received into our Grand Lodge." The subject thus brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge was referred to a special committee, of which Brother Wm.. H. Smythe was chairman. Said committee reported fully and at sufficient length, treating the subject vigorously and with a clear comprehension of the issues involved. Six resolutions were presented and the whole adopted by the Grand Lodge unanimously. One resolution declared that the "Grand Lodge of Indiana does not recognize as legitimate, aco]ored Lodge of Masons established in the territorial jurisdiction of any Grand Lodge in the United States, formally recognized by this Grand Lodge."

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The action' of the Grand Lodge of Washington was characterized as "unwise, ill-considered and uncalled for." It was further resolved that the Grand Lodge of Indiana sever fraternal intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington. It was finally resolved that should the Grand Lodge of Washington recede from its "unwise, ill-considered and uncalled for" at.titude, the Grand Master be directed to revoke the order above referred to. . The Washington Centennial was mentioned by the Grand Master, and due consideration of ~he subject recommended. Reporting upon this matter the committee asked the appointment of Past Grand Master Johnson, Grand Master William Geake and Brother Wm. H. Smythe, Grand Secretary, as delegates to attend. such exercises as are to be, held in honor of the immortal Washington. The committee recommended that the expenses of said delegates be paid by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Treasurer, in submitting his report, stated that he had received a little over $57,000 during the term, which, added to the balance on hand from' last year, amounted to $71,000. The disbursements made left a balance in his hands of nearly $18,000. The report of the Grand Secretary tallied exactly with the statement of the Grand Treasurer. The trustees of the Grand Lodge property submitted their annual report showing a 'balance in hand in favor of that institution. I find that. the GrRnd Lodge of Indiana adopted regulations requiring the certificate of, the Grand. Se~retary of any Grand Lodge from which a petitioner may hail who presents a dimit for affiliation in that jurisdiction. Indiana has a good sized pay roll,which amounts to $7,490. The edict, heretofore severing ,relations with the Grand Lodge of Peru, was revoked. The Proceedings under consideration abound with reports of a local bearing. Many appeal cases were considered and disposed of, taking up considerable space of the Journal. The Grand Lodge rejected the ,roposition to reduce the fees for the degrees, holding that it cheapened Masonry and lowered the dignity of the Institution. Near the close of tbesession, a Past Grand Master's jewel was presented by Brother Wm. H. Smythe, on behalf of his associate Grand Officers and himself, to M.W. Bro. S. S. Johnson, the retiring Grand Master. The address of Brother Smythe was elegant and appropriate. The present was received Brother Johnson "in a few tender and fr~ternal words." I hrave gOl]rethrongh the Journal of Proceedings of tbeGrand Lodge of Indiana, had a real pleasant. and interesting time, enjoyable to a high degree, and now turn my attention to the report on CORRESPONDENCE,

was rendered by M. W.Bro .. Nicholas R.Ruckle, Past Grand and Chairman. The report covers 229 page.s. In addition to a

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very lengthy introduction, in which he treated the subject of negro Masonry, as thrown to the front by the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, he reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges. Part of the work was topical, the balance followed the ordinary course of reviewers, taking up the Grand Lodges in their order. There was due attentioD paid to Missouri Proceedings, three pages of his space being assigned to our business transactions. Quotations w~re made from the same, and a brief notice of my work of the year on Correspondence. He summarized many of the points touched upon by me in my work. Brother Ruckle is a very courteous and fraternal writer, and commends himself to the most favorable consideration of the reper~orial guild. WILLIAM GEAKE, Ft. Wayne, Grand Master. WM. H. SMYTHE, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.

INDIAN TERRITORY-1898. THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION.

The session was held in Vinita, commencing October 9th, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. James A. Scott, Grand Master. M. W. Bro. J. S. Murrow, was路 Grand Secretary. Representatives were present at the openin~ from eighty-one out of the eighty-five chartered Lodges, with several Past Grand Masters in attendance. Three Lodges working under dispensation received Charters during the sessioD, making a total of eighty-eight Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 3,450. This shows a gain of 235 over the previous year. This Grand Lodge was organized in 1874, twenty-four years ago. Its growth has been remarkable. Brother路 Murrow was one of its early Grand Masters, 路and has been Grand Secretary for twenty years. He has bad much to do with advancing the interests of Masonry in the Territory, and has labored effectively for its development. ADDRESS.

An Address of nine pages appears in the Journal as the production of avery capable and efficient Grand Master, Brother Scott. He reported that death had pas.sed by their jurisdiction, and none of their Grand Officers or Past Grand Officers had been called from labor. The, Address contains a statement of the routine labor. performed, such as nominating Brethren for Grand Representatives in other jurisdictions, ordering commissions, granting dispensations, and other matters of like character. He refused to grant a dispens~tion to receive a petition from a man who could not write. The Committee on Law and

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Usage approved his refusal in the above case, but the record shows later in the session that the Grand Lodge reaffirmed a former rule that "a petitioner may sign his name with his mark." In Missouri we do not accept such petitions. DECISIONS.

Nineteen decisions were reported, nearly all of which were approved by the committee and adopted by the Grand Lodge. One decision involved a rather peculiar instance. Six members of a Lodge announced in open meeting that the Bible taught it was wrong to belong to a Masonic Institution and demanded their dimits. The Lodge then refused to gr~nt dimits. Charges were preferred, and they were tried, convicted and expelled. This decision of the Grand Master was heartily approved, as it should have been. Decision No. 18 declared that it required an unanimous vote to grant a waiver of jurisdiction, which may be taken by the usual voting sign or by unanimous consent. The committee decided that the ballot, in such case, must be secret as well as well as unanimous. In the final discussion of this ruling, the record sho~ws that the whole subject was stricken from the Proceedings. The committee uttered a strange doctrine in declaring "That the Grand Master has the power and authority, during the recess of the Grand Lodge, to suspend'a by-law." .The saving clause was added, "We think it should be for some ext1路ao'r dinary 'reasons that the Grand Master should suspend a by-law." . I suppose that this declaration that the Grand Master may suspend\a by-law under l'extraorclinary" circumstances will allow hirn to goran;' permission to do any and all things not provided for in the law. The decisions of the Grand Master were, for the most part, sound and tersely expressed. The Grand Secretary, Brother Marrow, submitted a report which embraced routine and financial matters.. He showed that the income for the year amounted to $4,429. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be very satisfactory. The Grand Master, in very earnest and vigorous terms, called attention to the needs of that jurisdiction for a Home for widows and orphans. His views were vigorously seconded by the. Grand Secretary, and the need for such institution was made more apparent by a report which announced that thirteen Lodges had reported forty-nine orpbans 'under their care. The report was adopted looking. to the establishment of a Masonic Home. In order to accomplish such desired result, a recommendation was adopted that some specific amount be set aside at each session of the Grand Lodge to be known as the "Masonic Home Fund." The Fraternity in the Territory have thus given' shape to this important enterprise, and from their former progress and success I have no doubt of the ultimate establishment of the undertaking.

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Grand }\;laster Scott, speaking of the subject of "work," said: "In my opinion, our lecture system is a failure; too extensive, and, too

laborious for the results obtained." This was based upon the fact that the attendance at the Lodges of Instruction was small, and the time too short to benefit those who attended. The committee on this subject recommended that instead of holding a three days' school of instruction for Subordinate Lodges that the Grand Lecturer beinstructed to hold a four days' school. The Grand Master closed his very able and interesting message by returning grateful thanks to the Grand Secretary for his kindness and valuable assistance. I notice that the fee for dispensation to form a new Lodge is $50, and that dues are charged and collected from Lodges under dispensation, the same as Chartered Lodges. The record shows that three Lodge Halls and properties bad been destroyed by fire during the year. These Lodges were favored by the remission of their Grand Lodge dues. A "ROUGH RIDER."

The Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge, Brother Wm. M. Sims, bad enlisted in the United States service as a soldier, and was one of the "Rough Riders." He fought gallantly at Santiago and was severely wounded. Being now in a hospital in New York, a generous offerin~ was laid on the .A..ltar by the Brethren, and over $50 were collected. The (+rand Secretary \-vas directed to wire the sympathy and Brotherly love of the Grand Lodge. ORATION.

An oration, covering eight pages was delivered by the Grand Orator on the lessons of laying corner-stones. The orator's name is Henry M. Furman. A good resolution was submitted to路 the Committee on Law and Usage, condemning pool halls, selling hop ale, hop tea, malt tonic, hard cider, and like beverages, and pronouDcing the .sale of same as a Masonic offense. The committee, after considering his resolution, heartily recommended its adoption, which places that Grand Lodge far in advance of many sister jurisdictions on the line of decency and morality. SOIDe generous-hearted Mason snbmitted a proposition offering to put up a brick or stone building of ample dimension, and asked the Masons to take part in its completion, thereby securing the third story for their o"rn use. The proposition ,vas reported upon by a committee, and recommended that the generous offer be adopted. The Record says, that after being ably discussed the report was laid on the table. The Grand Lodge ordered a jewel prepared for the retiring Grand l\rIaster, Brother James A. Scott, as a token of appreciation of his valuable service. There is no report on correspondence. HENRY C. NASH, Antlers, Grand Master. JAMES 8". MURROW, Atoka, Grand Secretary.

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IOWA-1899. FIFTY-SIXTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Mason City, on tbe6th of June. Present, M. W. Bro. Crom Bowen, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers. The Grand Lodge was escorted to the Opera. House, where the session was held by Antioch Commandery. An address of welcome w'as delivered by the Mayor of the city and responded to by Past Grand Master Dewey. There were present a number of Past Grand Officers, together with the representatives of 444 Lodges.. From the very complete recapitulation of the Grand Secretary, it is learned that there are 486 chartered Lodges with amembersbip of 28,830 in the' jurisdiction. A gain of 369 is indicated. The income, from all sources, is reported at $24,239.' All the Lodges had made returns and paid ,annual dues. Of course, the Grand Secretary, ~rother Parvin; was happy. ADDRESS.

A very interesting and valuable paper was presented by the Grand Master, covering t-w'enty-onepages, which contained a great deal of matter connected with the Craft in Iowa~ He said that no disturbing elements such as would endanger or even cripple the Order, had arisen. From the Address it is learned that Peace and Harmony prevailed, and a slight numerical gain had been reported~ Touching the subject of dimission, he said, nearlJ~. 900 members had dimitted from their Lodgesduringthe year, and only about 500 had united during the same time. He submitted a very practical question to the consideration of the Grand Lodge, which was: "Should we undertake to compel menl" bers, by legislation, to retain membership in particular IJodges?" Commenting on tbis question, the Committee on Address expreseed the opinion that "membership in a Lodge should be voluntary." During his term of office the Grand Master had received a request from. a I.Jodge asking his approval and permission to organize a "Masonic Club,"and to place in their banquet room billiards and pooltables and card-tables. While recognizing the advantages of the social side of Masonry, he discouraged the proposed Club. The Committee on Address declared an unwillingness to endorse the plan looking to the creation of club rooms in connection with premises used by the Lodges. This view was wis~ly taken, and tbe Grand Lodge thereby di~eonraged such, attractions. a,s were designed to draw members and inorease their attendance. In 1859, it was reported to the Grand ,Lodge of Missouri that'certain members, of the Fraternity tnSt. Louis had formed a Maso.nie Club, and held their meetings on the Sabbath. There was much hilarity

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indulged in, with accompanying refreshments, which did not tend to increase a proper respect for an institution declared to be "A beautiful system of morals." The Granq. Lodge considered the subject, through a committee, and adopted, with decided emphasis, views entirely adverse to the Club system, and ordered the convivial Brethren to take down their sign and not sail under Masonic colors. Young as I was in the Grand Lodge at that time, my participation in the discussion of the question was not wanting. " NEGRO MASONRY

(so-called).

Quoting from the action of the Grand Lodge of 'Vashington, Grand Master Bowen said: "It seemed to me that in the adoption of the foregoing resolution, the Grand Lodge of Washington had recognized, as legitimate Masons, with aU the rights and privileges of Masonry, those whom the Grand Lodge of Iowa bas always,held to be clandestine within its jurisdiction." In the interim, he had appointed an able committee, and referred the subject for consideration and report. Such report was rendered during the session and adopted. It was strong in argument, unanswerable as to statement, and conservative in tone. Our Iowa Brethren declared路 in favor of absolute Masonic sovereignty in each Grand Jurisdiction in this country. In adopting the report aforesaid, it was affirmed in the language of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts that "there is no evidence that negro claimants for recognition were made Masons in a Masonic Lodge." If such had been done, "they were irregularly made, and there had never been any authority for constituting such a Lodge." The adoption of this report indicates the spirit ~f Iowa Masons, while expressing regret at the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington in agitating a question long since settled, and expressed the hope, on further consideration, that said Grand Lod.ge would rescind its former action. The Grand. Master reported the death of one of their Past Grand Officers, Brother S.C. Dunn, who was the Grand Treasurer in 1889. An appropriate memorial tribute was paid to the deceased Brother. The Grand Master had been requested to create an Army Lodge in connection with the Fifty-First Regiment Iowa Volunteers, stationed at or near Manila. He declined, however, to do so, and the Committee on Address recommended that his action, touching this subject, be approved. He had created during the year, three new Lodges路under dispensation. Two that had been created by his predecessor, also were nnder dispensation. Four out of the five received Charters. One was continued under dispensation. The Grand Master had issued permissionfo! the laying of corner路ston~s in fonr different instances. He called attention to a case where a Master, after serving a portion of the ye:sr, resigned his office, and the question was asked as to whether he

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was entitled, to the honors of a Past Master. The Grand l\laster deemed the law bearing upon such subject unsatisfactory, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Said committee reported that no "member shall be entitled to the honors of a Past Master until he shall have served one full Masonic year as Worshipful Master." This rule was adopted. Grand ~1a8ter Bowen concluded his very admirable Address in charming terms, and it may be properly styled an attractive document, winning the approbation of the Committee on A.ddress, who said: "Your Grand Master is to be commended for his energy and attention to the duties of his office." Reports of the Grand Officers followed the A.ddress. Those of Brother Parvin as Grand Secretary, both general and financial, were full and complete. The report of Brother Parvin, as Librarian, was quite extended and contained much valuable information. The Grand Treasurer reported having handled $49,682, and after disbursements there was in 4is hands the sum of $22,941. Some Brother submitted a proposition which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence looking to the creation of a Lodge of Masons in Manila, in connection with 'the Fifty-First Iowa Volunteers, proposing that said Lodge should "Initiate none but Iowa boys of lawful age." The Committee on Jurisprudence discountenanced the proposition, assigning several cogent reasons, and recomnlended that the resolution be not adopted. An amendment was offered to the By-laws requiring proficiency in the Third Degree in every Mas0l\. af\er being raised, to the same extent as was required in the former Degrees. The Committee on Jurisprudence considered said amendment and reported adversely, as in its opinion the present law is ample and sufficient. I have thus made a running review of the Proceedings of the Fifty-Sixth Session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and turn attention to the work on CORRESPONDENCE.

In furnishing his seventh annual review, Brother J. 0. W. Coxe, Oommittee, .maintained his already enviable reputation as a writer on correspondence.. The report covers 132 pages, and contains notices, more or less extended, of the Proceedings of sixty-two Grand Lodges. After a brief introduction, he took up his work and prosecuted it in commendable style to a final and strong conclusion. It is a verysatisfactory review of things done by the Grand Lodges whose work passed under his notice. Not havin~ received the. Proceedings of Missouri for 1897 until they were forwarded to him by myself, his notice of our doings for that year is necessarily brief. Mention was made of the loss of our jurisdiction, by death, of . two Past Grand Masters, Brothers Saunders and Hunt, and he said: "The Memorial tributes to these Brethren are noble路papers." The Proceedings of 1898 received attention and kindly consideration, covering two pages.. .Havinfl; taken a

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squint at the portrait of Grand l\Iaster Tygard, he wondered what sort of a rt;ller he was. After reading his Address, he rendered the verdict, "Well done." This has been the opinion of the Brotherhood in Missouri since our Brother Tygard retired. from office. BrotherCoxe is a graceful writer, fraternal, courteous, and sound as he is elegant. He explains the reason why Missouri for 1897 did not receive recognition. The blame was not laid on the printer, and of course did not attach to the Committee, as our Proceedings were not sent to him from the office of the Grand Secretary of Iowa. Hereafter, while I am· Grand Secretary, our Proceedings will go to· Brother Coxe direct. In concluding his work he referred to the status of Mexican Masonry under control of the Gran Dieta. More light was turned on that subject by him, in which he declares an "unchanged judgment as to the situation." I quite agree with his view that there has been a lack of manliness on the part of certain officials of the Gran Dieta. Brother Coxe thinks that there has been employed certain characteristics belonging to the Spanish nature savoring of "intrigues and duplicity." He is of the opinion that the expedients resorted to by certain parties in Mexico, to secure recognition, discount the heathen Chinee for "ways that are dark and tricks that are vain." Brother Coxe gives us some history of that institution that is quite interesting. The representatives of the Gran Dieta claimed that they had been recognized by a· number of Grand Lodges which had not accorded them that distinction. Brother Coxe had written to the Grand Secretary of Grand Lodges claimed to have recognized Mexican Masonry, and was assured that· they had been misrepresented. One statement made in the paper by representative of the Gran Dieta was that recognition had been received from fifteen other States of the American ·Union. Whoever made that statement was wise enough to conceal the names of the aforesaid fifteen Grand Jurisdictions. The foregoing information, furnished by Brother Coxe, reminds me of a similar statement made some years ago which I exposed, and showed it to be absolutely without authority. The party representing the Gran Dieta as its Grand Secretary, was shown in that case to have departed froln the truth. Concluding his conclusion, Brother Coxe said, the "burning question" before the Fraternity is, "The African in the wood-pile." He summarized the situation' very fully and conservatively, and recorded bis conviction "that the Grand Lodge of Washington made a serious mistake in promulgating its views on issues quite beyond a question addressed to them,and which involved the honor of other Grand Lodge~." THOMAS LAMBERT, Sabula, Grand Master. T. s. PARVIN, Cedar Rapids,Grand Secretary. REV. J. C. W. COXE, D. D., Washington, Com. on Cor.

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Append'iJ:. KANSAS-1899. FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Leavenworth on the 15th day of February, and was presided over by M. vV. Brother Maurice L. Stone, Grand Master, with R. W. Bro. Albert K. "VilsoD, Grand Secretary, and otber Grand Office:rs present, and numbers of Past Grand Officers were enrolled, together with representatives of Lodges in lar~e numbers. From the excellent summary of t1rand Secretary Wilson, it is learned that the Jurisdiction of Kansas has 359 Lodges, with a membership reported and estimated of 19,888. The Secretary announced a "net gain of 215." Masonry in Kansas is like its population, vigorous and progressive. It has prodU:,ced strong men in the past, and still numbers among its members leading and representative characters. An address of welcome in behalf of the Masons and citizens of Leavenworth was delivered by Brother "Vrn. A. Porter. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Stone furnished an Address which covered sixteen pages. He said, in opening: "We are to-day assembled in the beautiful city where this Grand L~dge first saw the li?-"ht. We have passed the forty-third milestone on our journey." His introduction was of a very interesting type, showing ability, patriotism and a proper recognition of all that is excellent in human life. He announced that the list of Grand Lodge Officers had not been invaded during the year by the "Messenger Death," although their venerable Grand Tiler, Brother A-cker, .had been stricken with paralysis, and was. then in a very feeble condition_ The historical re~ister, compiled by the practical Grand Secretary, Brother Wilson, was highly complimented, saying: ' 'It is the only Masonic Grand Lodge Register of its kind in existence." He reported that the Lodges chartered at the last session of the Grand IJodge had been duly constituted. Dispensations had been granted for the formation of two Lodges, both of which received Charters during the session. Speaking of the subject of work in the jurisdiction, he said:' 'The s,eriotls obstruction to correct work in many Lodgesis the so-called 'key.''' He had, during his visits among the Lodges, reprobated this custom of using the key, declaring that such a thing was as much a violation of their obligation as if they were to write the secret Ritualot' Masonry. .A. committee reporting upon this subject commended the forcible remarks of the Grand' Maste;, declaring sucbpractice to be' reprehensible, and should be strongly condemned. The committee recommended rigid discipline at the hands of the Grand Lodge, of any who use such forbidden" keys. The

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Grand Master reported that he had granted special dispensations to do legal things in an irregular manner. I would ask if doing things in an "irre~ularn1anner" may not affect the "legality" of the act performed? He had granted privile~es to Lodges to confer degrees out of time to meet emergencies. In numerous instances these privileges were granted in behalf of volunteers who were about to leave home to enter the service of their country. DECISIONS.

Two decisions were reported by the Grand Master, and met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. He treated at considerable length the subject of the Washington Memorial, and recommended that $200 be appropriated out of the funds of the Grand Lodge to meet the expenses of the Centennial to be held in memory of George Washington, in December, 1899. This recommendatIon was adopted, and later the Grand Lodge ordered an appropriation of $600 to defray the expenses of representatives who may attend said Memorial services. The Grand Master closed his very superior message by sayin~: HIt is my prayer that Peace, Harmony and Brotherly Love may always prevail among us." The Grand Lodge of Kansas, durin~ the previous year, had been called upon to mourn the death of two prominent Masons and Past Grand Officers, M. W. Bro. John M. Price, Past Grand Master, had been called to rest during the term, as was also M. W. Bro. Henry O. Cook, Past Grand Master. During the session a Memorial service was held in honor of the distinguished dead, and able addresses and proper tributes presented. It was the privilege, and certainly was a pleasure, enjoyed by this writer, to have known M. W. Bro. Price in the better days of his history. I am sad to record the fact that the closing years of his grand life were darkened by the shadow of a shattered intellect. Masonry in Kansas, as well as elsewhere, is poorer to-day by the loss of such men as Brother Price. The Grand Master, in his Address, called attention to what is the pride of the Fraternity in that jurisdiction, their splendid Masonic Home. .The Institution is young but growing, not only in worth and influence, but in its hold upon th.e Fraternity of that State. A full and very satisfactory report was rendered during the session concerning the Institution. The average number of inmates for the term justclosed was thirty-two. FINANCIA.L~

The Grand Treasurer's report shows the funds of the Grand Lodge, embracing the balance in the treasury for the last year, and dues received, to be $34,482. Of this sum, some $16,000 had been disbursed. The Charity Fund was reported at $3,646.

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GRAND SECRETARY.

Kansas Grand Lod~e has a Grand Secretary to be proud of. While not much of a Grand Secretary myself, I know a good one when he turns up. Brother Albert K. Wilson meets my idea of such an officer, and fills the bill as completely as any man I know in the vast field of our Masonic Institution. He is laborious, painstaking and capable. He reported in extenso concerning the Grand Lodge Register which he has completed. By this achievement he won well deserved approval, and the Grand Lodge appropriated $2,500 to cover labor and expense in completing this vast undertaking. Aside from this report concerning the Register, his statistical exhibit and general statement as Grand Secretary, was quite extended, and met the approval路 of the Grand Lodge. ORATION.

Kansas Grand Lodge has a Grand Orator who certainly understood what he was talking about. There are but few orations delivered in Grand Lodges that will compensate the reader for his labor in perusing them. This cannot be said of Brother Lucius H. Perkins, who delivered an address of ten pages. He received, as he deserved, the thanks of the Grand Lodge, and the publication of his splendid oration. The way he did trim the teachers of the antiquity of Freemasonry was quite entertaining. He classed much of the vaporings of Grand Orators and writers who run the lines of Masonic history clear back through past ages to the birth of Time, as "empty rhetoric." I have read no address in any of the Journals of Proceedings, that have fallen under my eye, that presents so much sound and valuable instruction to which may be added practical suggestions. During the session of the Grand Lodge, M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen, Grand Master, and other Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, were duly received and welcomed by the Grand Master, and introduced and received with the Grand Honors. The Proceedings under review contain the response of M.. W. Bro. Allen, who presented a creditable and proper representation of the Grand Lodge, which has so highly honored hinl. His address was well received and duly appreciated. CORRESP'ONDENCE.

The report was rendered by M. W. Bro. John C. Postlethwaite, Pas路t Grand Master. Some reports rendered by committees embrac"e an aggregation of various kinds, amounting to a compilation. Brother Postleth waite is a reviewer. The review under consideration is the second production of this very ca.pable writer. It embraces 173 pages. He extended courteous and fraternal greetings to other Grand J urisdictions by making numerous "exeerpts from, and comments upon the Proceedings" examined. He announced this as his purpose at the

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opening of his review. True to this purpose, the report is enlarged by such "excerpts," followed by "comments," well-timed and pointed.

In .his introduction, the love of poetry, whether original or appropriated, manifests itself to a very commendable degree. The work, in its entirety, will afford the reader an enlarged view of ,,"hat is being said and done in other jurisdictions. Treating the subject of Mexican Masonry he said: "I cannot refrain from expressing the hope that not only the regular Masons of l\1exico, but also those of the islands that have lately become a part of our country's heritage, shall have extended to them the Fraternal recognition to which they are certainly entitled." I cordially respond to this broadly Fraternal sentiment, but suggest to our eminent Brother of Kansas that the subject is greatly embarrassed, and difficulties meet us at the threshold in determining who are the "regular Masons" in Mexico. In reviewing Minnesota, the Oommittee gave expression to very strong and vigorous sentiments respecting the saloon, he said: The saloon is burdensome to an mankind and a curse to our country. We are pleased to note that so many of our Grand Lodges are legislating against the saloon. The principles of Masonry are directly opposite in influence to the saloon, and no Mason can have any part in the work of the saloon without first stultifying 1\fasonic principles." The Journal of Missouri for 1898 received most fraternal consideration, three pages being employed in his notice of our transactions. He reviewed the Address of Grand Master Tygard at some length, quoted considerabiy from our Masonic Home work, complimented the Grand Secretary of Missouri,and called this Committee on Correspondence "a ready writer." He did me ample credit in his comments, and appropriated in toto my review of the work on correspondence performed by his predecessor, M. W. Bro. Miller,including therewith my welcome to himself into the ranks of Grand Lodge Oommittees. The review of Brother Postlethwaite for the year 1898 loses nothing when compared with the' production of the preceding year. In his conclusion he quoted entire, the special report of the Committee on Correspondence from Pennsylvania respecting negro Masonry. That report was rendered by BrotherMicbael Arnold, Past Grand Master, the conclusion of which was that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania resolved "To suspend all Fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Washington until it shall have withdrawn its recognition of clandestine Lodges." It affords me. pleasure to report the fact that Brother Postlethwaite was continued as Chairman of the Committee on Oorres'pondence. HENRY C,. LOOMIS, Winfield, Grand Master. ALBERT K. WILSON, Topeka, Grand Secretary.

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. APl)encli~c. KENTUCKY-1898. THE NINTY-NINTH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

Two pictures meet the reader's eye on opening the printed volume furnished by the tireless and efficient Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. H. B. Grant. The'first is tbat of M. W. Bro. R. H. Thompson, Grand l\iaster, who presided at the Ninty-Ninth Session. It is hard to realize that so soon after closing bis official work, he was called from labor to enter upon the destinies of another state of being. Kentucky Masons mourn. (Judge Reginald H. Thompson, Past Grand Master, is no longer among the living. He died from inflammation of the brain, April 10, 1899, six months after he retired from his official station, so ably and acceptably filled. From the Masonic Home Journal, of April 13th, it is learned that P. G. Master Thompson was suddenly cut down by the destroyer, death, in the sixty-third year of his age, having been ill but two or three days. The editor of the Home Journal said of his death: " Everywhere this news has been received with unaffected grief. The loss of Judge Thompson is irreparable. He was a useful man in every circle in which he moved-in his home, on tbe bench, in the church, in philanthropic endeavor, and in the various Masonic bodies." Judge Thompson was truly adlphilantbropist. A newsboy's home, which owes its existence to his earnest labors, the "Masonic Home, to which he was so deeply devoted, constituted the idols of his affection and the objects of his 'devotion. He is mourned by many, and honored by all who knew him. Loving evidence of this was furnished by church and Fraternity, when he was laid away to sleep until "the Lion of the Tribe of Judah," in whom he trusted, shall raise bim to life eternal, by th.at "power by which He is able t08ubdue all things unto Himself." "OUR JEWELS."

Another picture arrests attention, and forms a beautiful frontispiece to the Journal. It is called ' 'Our Jewels." On the afternoon of the first day of the session, a pleasant surprise was furnished members of the Grand Lodge. When the curtain at the Masonic Temple was rolled up, there was revealedto the- Grand Body what someone calls "a living bouquet of innocence and beauty, that quickened the pulse of every beholder." More than two bundred children appeared on the platform and joined in singing "The Red, White and Blue." Brother Jno. L. Wheat presented the children to Grand Master Thompson ina very pertinent address, which was feelingly responded to, but tbereply eould not he obtained. The picture already mentioned, presents tbe children, properly costumed, with " Columbia," "The Goddess of Liberty," and" Uncle Sam," much in eviq.ence. In G. L. Ap.-4.

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connection with the group, there is a representation of "Old Father Time," a very ugly suggestion, yet路 a timely reminder that young life may be cut down b楼 his all-destroying scythe. ADDRESS.

M. W. Bro. Thompson presented an Address of twenty pages, being a most thorough and able business paper. The opening' was replete with grateful acknowledgments to God for personal 'prosperity and National benefits. It sounds like a sweetly delicious Psalm, bursting forth from a heart that was already tuning its chords for the more rapturous melodies of the higher life. Reference was made to the Grand Lodge of Peru:, and the restoration of the Holy Bible to its IegitiIl1ate place in Masonry. NEGRO

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Brother Thompson referred to the folly of the Grand Lodge of Washington,which bad recognized anillegitirnate class of persons who claim to be Masons. He handled the subject without gloves, as one expression will indicate: "I consider this action unnecessary, undignified, and unmasonic. It is revolutionary and uncalled for, and is certain to create discord." The above properly characterizes the suicidal policy of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which seems to have been misled by a certain character who is nothing if not demonstrative. It may be proper to add that his demonstrations partake largely of the destructive and combative elements of his anarchistic nature. There seems no doubt that the time will come wben he, like one of whom we read in the Scriptures, will go to "his own place." Grand Master Thompson had appointed an able committee, consisting of Past Grand Masters Smith, Staton, and Witt, to qonsiderand report on the subject at the session then being held. DECISIONS.

A few decisions were reported, which were solid and practical. The GrandMaster reported that he had granted several dispensations to serve various purposes. He said: "I have bad numerous applications for dispensations to confer degrees out of time; these I have invariably refused, as being a violation of our Constitution." Three cheers for Kentucky 1 She stands on this, and in every other respect, a noble example to her sister Grand Jurisdictions. Missouri occupies the same platform. The Grand Maeter had granted a dispensation to create an Army Lodge, which received the title "Kentucky Army Lodge., lTo D."

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Referring to the delay in installing the Lodge Officers, because many Past Masters could not be brought together to confer that mythical degree, he said: "That degree is an anomaly and a nuisance, and, in my opinion, should be abolished." Missouri has long since dispensed with that anomalous thing, conferred upon路a Master of any Lodge, making hinl a Past Master before he had taken his seat as the head of his Lodge. The Grand Master had made twenty visits during his term, and witnessed some superb work among the Lodges. He called the attention路 of the Grand Lodge to the fact that the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar will hold its Triennial Conclave in the city of Louisville, in 1901, and recommended the Grand Lodge to make a suitable appropriation for the purpose of entertaining the Grand Encampment. "OUR HOME."

"Our Home, I am happy to say, still stands pre-eminent among all the institutions of our country, for careful, conscientious, and successful management." A Kentucky Mason who does not love the Masonic Home should not be allowed recognition or appreciation among the Frate"rnity of that jurisdiction. The Grand Master entertained the highest and most correct views respecting the fitness of material路 to be worked into the Temple. He said: "I cannot close this A.ddress without most earnestly insisting upon a severer scrutiny into the lives and characters of those who petition for initiation." He laid down the .platform on which Masonry should stand, with regard to the moral qualifications of the applicant for our Mysteries, and made that platform the" Great Light of Masonry." He concluded his views on this subject, by saying: "A Mason without Faith, is a lamp without oil, a-blind leader of the blind, in whom there is neither light nor life." To all of which I give an unqualified and cordial endorsement. He asked one very pertinent question, which I commend to every reader of my report. "Brethren, what is the use of placing the Great Light on your altars if you never read it?" I have thus given a summary of the interesting points in the Address of Grand' Master Thompson, who has, since its de.livery, been enrolled among the ",Sons of Light," who have' passed through the jeweled gates of the everlasting Temple, and found refreshment and rest among the pure and holy. TI-IE :MASONIC HOME.

A committee. on this interesit repo:rted that "after careful consideration of the twenty-eighth report, we desire to express the praise due our Brethren of the Directory, who have so diligently performed their labor of love." The Superintendent af the Home, Brother Kelley, w~complimented for his suecess:ful management of. the institution.

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The Grand Lodge tendered a vote of thanks to the President, Board of Directors, and Medical Staff of the Home. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution, conveying to the retiring GrandMaster,. Brother R. H. Thompson, its expression of appreciation, for the kindly, firm lnanner in which he had presided over the Craft during the past year. FINANCIAL.

The report of Brother John H. Leathers, Grand Treasurer, shows the total resources of the Grand Lodge for the year to be $20,000, consisting of cash, stock, and bonds. GRAND SECRE';I'ARY.

The ~eport of Brother H. B. Grant, Grand Secretary, is a volume of details. He is abundant in labor, and a most efficient Grand Officer. From his summary it is learned that there are 464 Lodges on the roll, 450 of which were represented. His table shows a net loss of 82 members for the year, leaving an actual membership of 18,402. The total income reported for Grand Lodge dues, and Masonic Home assessments, amounted to $37,000. The路 Committee on so~called negro Masonry submitted, through Brother J. Soule Smith, its Ohairman, a very lengthy report, condemning the action of路 the Grand Lodge of Washington. The Committee said: "The action of the路 Grand Lod ge of Washington was based upon the report 路of a committee appointed, in 1897, to consider the petition of two negroes, claiming to be Masons, and setting forth their pedigree as such. Upon the face of the petition, the petitioners were clandestine. vVhile the action of the Grand Lodge of Washing.. ton might be the result of ignorance, and undue baste, the report of their committee was made after a year's deliberation." The committee further said: "The action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, in accepting such a petition, and adopting such a report, is deserving of censure." From the treatment. of this subject, it is learned that the negroes claiming to be Masons did not ask recognition of the Grand Lodge of Washington. It was only on the petition of two individual negroes that the action was taken. Said petitioners could bind no one except themselves, and the Grand Lodge of Washington seemed to have been in a hurry to embrace an organization of Africans who had not sought their favors. The report thus submitted by the committee above named, is a very lengthy and able document. carefully prepared, and was subsequently adopted unanimously by the Grand Longe, to which a resolution was appended: "That, in view of the action in regard to negro Masonry, taken by the Grand Lodge of Washington, Free and Accepted Masons, at its last communication,. this Grend

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Lodge hereby declares non-intercourse between its Subordinates and members and the said Grand Lodge of vVashington, its Subordinates and members." It is to be hoped, and is devoutly desired by this writer, that every Grand Lodge in the United States will pass an unequivocal condemnation upon the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington. "OLD MASONS' HOME."'"

The Grand Lodge of Kentucky has been laboring for some years to accomplish an undertaking of great importance to that jurisdiction. It is the establishment of an "Old Masons' Honle and Infirmary." Past Grand Master J. Speed Smith, submitted.. a report, showing that since the last session of the Grand Lodge, over $10,000 in subscriptions had been secured to the fund; and the total amount already pledged is something over $41,000. The purpose is to raise a fund of $50,000 before the enterprise is undertaken. The hope was expressed that the Home and Inp,rmary maybe ready for occupation and dedication during their Centennial Year, in 1900. A resolution was adopted, subscribing, on the part of the Grand Lodge, $1,000 per year for ten years. CORRESPONDENCE.

Another able and most readable production was submitted by the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence,.M. W. Bro. W. W. Clarke, Past Grand Master. It may be properly styled a compilation, and embraces 141 pages. Brot.her Olarke said that he had changed the form of his report, adopting that pursued by the late Chairman of Committee on Correspondence,in Louisiana, Jno.Q. A. Fellows. The report is a collection of Grand Lodge deliverances, and views of eminent writers on correspondence, on all the .leading subjects, challenging the Masonic Fraternity of this country. He presented, 'in extenso, to his readers, the matters generally discussed by the American Grand Lodges. He treated at very considerable length, the sub}ect of Mexican Masonry, under the management of the Gran Dieta. Having compared the views of various writers on" the action of different Grand Lodges, he reached a verysaae and practical con:.. elusion, and seemed to he in much doubt about the propriety of according recognition to the Gran Dieta. Expecting to treat this subject at considerable length in a separate report, I shall not pursue tbe matter further at present. The work of Brother Clarke, as Oommitteeon Correspondence, is a most valuable contribution to the Masonic literature of this day and time. I regret to record the fact that he will not appear in the capacity of Grand Lodge Reporter duringthe present term. While expressing such regret, it is with pleasure that I 'welcome back to the ranks of the

[Oct. Guild, my personal friend and M. W. Bro. James W. Staton, as Chairman of the committee. \Vhile the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and the Fraternity at large, will miss the masterly labors of Brother Clarke, we will have no cause to regret the reappearance of Brother Staton. JAMES E. WILHELM, Paducah, Grand Master. H. B. GRANT, Louisville, Grand Secretary.

LOUISIANA--1899. EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

This Grand Lodge convened at Masonic Temple, in the city of New Orleans, on the 13th day of February, with M. W. Bro. A. C. Allen, Grand Master, present and presiding. Brother Richard Lambert was Grand Secretary. Other Grand Officers were present, together with Past Grand Officers, and representatives of forty-six Lodges at the opening; this number was increased to fifty-seven before the session closed. The Grand Secretary reported one hundred and thirty-three Lodges on the roll, with a total memhership, reported and estimated, of 5,476. The report indicates a gain of three for the term. Two Lodges had received dispensations from the Grand Master, and. were chartered during the session. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master opened with the statement: "It is with regret that I路am compelled to inform you that Masonry, in this State, has not progressed in numbers appreciably since your last communication." Thedocnment contains the statement of the deaths of a Past Grand Junior Warden, Past Grand Chaplain, and Past District Deputy Grand Master. Reference was made by the Grand Master to the proposed Memorial Service to be held in honor of George Washington, commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of his ;,eath. .The Grand Master expressed the hope that the Grand Lodge lnight be able to see its way clear, and accept the invitation, and take part in doing honor to the memory of the great American and Mason. He incorporated into his Address the action of the Gran.~odge of Washington respecting negro Masonry, and said, by way of comment: "This action has come upon us like a bolt from a clear sky, and has startled legitimate Masonry with wonder, 路..an.~ . a deep regret." The v:iewsexpressed by Grand Master Allen arelf (lIear, vi~orous, yet, conservative. He said: "I willingly accedie to the proposition that Masonry recognizes no difference between. Brethren based upon race 'or

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color. That principle is not, and cannot, be truthfully said of this controversy." He submitted another proposition of equal force: " That no person can be a regular Mason who has not been made in compliance with the legitimate usages of Masonry, and who h~s not received the degrees in a Lodge which has been regularly chartered." The Grand Lodge Committee, in treating this subject, recommended non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington, until that Grand Lodge repeals its action in said matter. This was adopted, and places the Grand Lodge of Washington outside the pale of recognition by our Louisiana Brethren. DECISIONS.

Three decisions were reported by the Grand Master, which were passed upon and declared, by the Committee on Jurisprudence, to be in full accord with Masonic law and usage. He very properly ruled that a person who has only one foot is not physically qualified to receive Masonic degrees, and that such defect cannot be remedied by "artificial appliances." Poor old Missouri! Through the manipulation of one man, she has been led into the grievous error of supplying, "by artificial appliances," the lack of the necessary physical fitness to be admitted into the Institution. FINA.NCE.

The Grand Master said: " The greatest and most difficult problem, which not only confronts you, but must be solved, is the question of finance." Referring to the report of the Committee on .Accounts, and report of the Grand Lodg-e Directors, he disclosed the fact that the revenues arising from rents of the Masonic Temple are less than they were in former years. From the foregoing report, he deduced the conclusion "that the expenses of the Grand Lodge exceed its revenues, and that it is under obligations to redeem, annually, $3,500 of a bonded debt." He stated that if, by inability or neglect, they fail to redeem路 this amount of outstanding bonds yearly, the credit of the Institution win be destroyed, and result in the loss of their Temple. This presents a most discouraging outlook for t he Fraternity of Louisiana. He submitted a remedy, and proposed that the Grand Lodge raise the per capita tax one dollar more than it is now. This suggestion was embodied in the report of a,f"special committee, and adopted by votes of Lodges, 49 voting for, and 8 against the report. This, in addition to ibeannual dues levied upon the membership of that. jurisdiction, increases the burden very largely upon the Craft. The Grand Treasurer submitted a report showing the total finances for the year to be a little over $21,000, all of :whicb bad been paid ont, except about $300.

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The Grand Secretary, Brother Lambert, furnished a general report in addition to a financial exhibit. The property value of the Grand Lodge may be classed at something over $100,000, on which insurance is carried for $90,000. It ,vould be a fearful calamity on the Fraternity of Louisiana to lose their splendid home. There is no report. on correspondence. The membership of the jurisdiction is printed by Lodges. The Grand Master was re-elected, and lives at Franklin. Brother Richard Lambert, New Orleans, was re-elected Grand Secretary.

MARYLAND-189B. The Journal of this Grand Lodge co.ntains the proceedings of the semi-annual and annual sessions for the year 1898. The路 first was held in May, the second in November, the latter being the One Hundred and Twelfth Annual Oommunication. Of course, M. W. Bro., Thoman J. Shryock, Grand Master, presided at these sessions. In yiew of his 'long continued service-having first been elected in November, 1885-it would not seem like a Grand Lodge session if he were absent. My venerated and much loved Brother, Jacob H. Medairy, was Grand Secretary, whose presence is quite as essential as the ad vitu')n Grand Master.' The Grand Master stated to the Grand Lodge that he had obtained the loan of the implements employed in the laying of the first stone of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. These implements were placed on exhibition in the Grand Lodge Museum. It was my privilege to look at them during my visit in the "Monumental City," at the session of the Grand Lodge now under consideration. VISITORS.

The record contains an account of the visits of路 several Brethren who were in attendance upon the Methodist Cieneral Oo.lII:eoce. Brother Medairy classed the entire lot as "Reverends." The four of us from. Missouri were "'half-and-balf," two of the number being distinguished laymen, following anything but a ministerial calling, as one is a statesman and the other a lawyer. Brother Medairy, in the quiet goodness of his heart, no doubt, thought they were p:r;eachers because they were in company with Rev. Dr. Woods, Pa,st Gra.nd ~1aster, and myself... I deem this correction due the laymen, lest th~y might.. kick at being numbered as members of the cloth. The Annual Communication was held, as are all sessions, in Masonic Temple, Baltimore. The Grand Officers were in their respective places, as heretofore.

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The Grand Master delivered a brief Address, in which be stated that information coming tOe him, through the Grand Lecturer, con.. cerning the Lodges outside of Baltimore, showed them to be in as prosperous condition as the. city Lodges. He had granted some dispensations, which were reported; among them was one, creating Maryland Army Lodge, attached to the First Maryland Regiment, u. S.V. The Grand Lodge continued the dispensation here described. Permission had been granted in special cases to dispense with the law and do work out of time. Hereported the laying of the corner-stone of the monument to Francis Scott· Key. This monUUlent is being erected in the city of Frederick, by the" Key Monument Association." There is a full account of that interesting occasion furnished in the Journal, in connection with which the most charming historical sketch was rendered by M. W. Bro. John M.Carter, Past Grand Master, that has fallen under my 'eye in many years. It would be a pleasure to transfer the sketch in its entirety to this report, but lack of space forbids. The Committee on Correspondence, of which Brother E. T. Schultz was Chairman, presented a lengthy review of the question of negro Masonry as recognized ·by the Grand Lodge of Washington. The report is able, unanswerable, yet conservative. The Grand Lodge of Mary land did not declare non-int,ercourse absolutely, but pointed in that direction, while fraternally hoping that the Grand Lodge of Washington may reconsider its action, thereby promoting peace and harmony among the American Grand Lodges. The Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Medairy, submitted a semi-annual exhibit of the finances of the Grand Lodge, showing the funds that he had· received since the meeting in May last. The inconle in this report was $16,619; something over $2,000 still being due. Charters were granted to two Lodge.s which had worked a proper time under dispens,aU.on. From the statistical exhibit of the Grand Secretary, I find that the membership in that jurl'sdiction foots up 7,528. The Grand Lodge repealed its action of non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Peru, that Body having receded from its former unmasonic attitude. The Grand Lodge of New Zealand, upon recommendation· of the proper committee, was duly r~cognized. It was resolved to participate in the Washington Memorial Service, and an ap!p'fopriation was made by the Grand Lodge toward defraying the expenses of that occasion. On motion ofM.W.· Bro. Carter, a committee was appointed to I)focure and present a suitable testim?nial to Brother Edward T.

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Schultz, for his long and valuable services to the Grand Lodge. An ap propriation of one hundred dollars was made in the interest of this unfortunate Brother, who was the Committee on Correspondence. Ha ving lost his eyesight, and thus deprived of the ability to meet and d iscbarge the active duties of his position, he asked to be relieved from further dnty. This request was declined, as the Grand Master believed he could discharge the duties of bis position with the assistance of an amanuensis. The Grand Lodge approved this view and adopted a resolution: "That Brother Edward T. Schultz be appointed Chairman Emeritus of the Committee on Correspondence." The membership of the Grand Lodge of Maryland is published by Lodges. A most interesting and readable sketch is found in the Journal, .of the first Grand Master of that Grand Lod~e, Dr. John Coats, who was elected Grand Master in 1783, but the Grand Lodge did not meet regularly until April, 1787, when the organization was .perfected, followed by long and successful history as one of the substantial factors in our American Masonry. Dr. Coats died in the fifty-ninth year of his age, having closed his labors as Grand Master in the city of Baltimore, in 1794. He was Grand Master at the time the cornerstone of the Federal Capitol at Washington was laid, although not present. A monument was erected to him in 1828, consisting of a simple obelisk of marble, twelve feet high, containing proper inscription. ' THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Baltimore,Grand Master. JACOB H. MEDAIRY, Baltimore, Grand Secretary.

MASSACHUSETTS-189B. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts holds divers and snndry communications.The Proceedings for the year 1898 show that there were held eight special and three quarterly communications, and a stated meeting, which is denominated the "anniversary." This meeting was held in Boston, December 14, 1898, and is denominated the" Annual Oommunication." It was presided over by lVI. W. Bro. Charles C. Hutchinson, Grand Master. R. W. Bro. SerenoD. Nickerson, was "Recording Grand Secretary." The representation was large, consisting of Past Grand Officers, Deputy Grand Masters and representatives of L.odge.s. How many Lodges were represented may he ascertained by counting.

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From the Grand Master's Address it is learned there are 235 Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, five of which are working in foreign countries. The affiliated membership is reported at 38,485, showing a gain of 849 for the year. .The Address is twenty-two pages long and is purely a business summary. All business路 matters, statistical exhibits, usually presented by Grand Secretaries, are found in the report of the Grand Master in this case. He mentioned the many special communications held, and recited what was done thereat. One meeting was called and held "for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of R. W. Bro. Charles L. WoodburY1 Past Deputy Grand Master." VISITS.

The Grand Master gave an account of his stewardship respecting visits made to more than forty Lodges. He incorporated in his Address the report of the Board of Directors of the new Masonic ' Temple. From that report it is learned that the new structure is being pushed to an early completion. He said the assessed value of, the Temple property is $558,000 for land. There has been paid out on the Temple account, $190,000. He reported the status of the Masonic Education and Charity trust. This trust manages funds aggregating something like $125,000. A committee composed of Brothers Thorndike, Dame and Nickerson, submitted a report touching the aberration of ,the Grand Lodge of W:ashington on "negro Masonry." The committee expressed its great "pain and regret that a question long since decided in Massachusetts, where it arose, had been reopened in another jurisdiction." After a valuable historical review of the question, the committee submitted a series of resolutions, which, together with the report, were unanimously adopted. Said resolutions declared against the recognition by the Grand Lodge of Washington, of "such spurious Masons and Masonic Bodies" as had been embraced by that Body. The second was against the possible establishment of a Grand Lodge in the State of Washington, based on principles which were believed to be fatal to the fraternal and social advantage of Masonry. The coneluding resolution fraternally demanded "of the Grand Lodge of Washington a speedy reconsideration of its action upon the subje,ctof 'negro Masonry' in the United States." A resolution was adopted expressing grateful recognition of the invitation of the Grand Lodge of Virginia to participate in the prt>posed observance of theOentennial of the death of George Washington. The Grand Master was authorized to draw his warrant for the sum of $nOO as a contribution toward the eXJ:1)!enses of the anniversary.

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STATED COMMUNICATION.

This session was held on the 27th of December, 1898, being an Installation occasion. This is al ways an interesting gathering of the Craft in l\1assachusetts. The Grand Officers having been re-elected at the recent annual communication, were duly installed at the stated meeting now under conBid~ration. Following the installation ceremonies the "Annual Feast" was held, and a banquet enjoyed, which consisted of more good things than are usually supplied by the cook. Addresses were made in response to various toasts offered, which addresses are charmingly entertaining and cover forty-seven pages of the Journal. In concluding tbeir social feast, the Grand Master presented the fourth regular toast, which is "The health and prosperity of the whole Fraternity wheresoever dispersed." When this toast was duly honored, the Brethren joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne, "and the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge closed. There is no reporton correspondence. OHARLES C. HUTCHINSON, Boston, Grand Master.' SERENO D. NICKERSON, BObton, Grand, Secretary.

MICHIGAN-1899. FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the city of Port Huron, commencing the 24th day of ~Tanuary. M. W. Bro. James Bradley, Grand Master, presided. M. W. Bro. Jefferson S. Conover, was Grand Secretary. There was a full complement of Grand Officers present, together with quite a number of Past Grand Officers. There are 388 Lodges on the roll, all of which were represented but seven. The recapitulation shows a membership of 40,387, being a gain of 830. The income was reported-by the Grand Secretary for the year at $18,464. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Bradley was路 not so long as that of his predecessor, but covered fifty-two pages of the Journal, and is allembracing. Announcement路 was made of the deaths of Past Grand Master Daniel Striker and Brother Foster Pratt,Past Grand Secretary. The Committee on Obituaries reported at length, respecting the life and character of these fallen Brethren. The Grand Master reported having created two Lodges under dispensation, and the same were duly chartered during the session. The Address contains divers matters of' local interest, such as the dedication of Halls, laying of corner..stones, and special dispensations for matters that need not be recorded here.

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Eighteen official decisions were reported and elaborated at considerable length. The Committee on Jurisprudence said: "The decisions are in accord with the laws and regulations of the Grand Lodge." The Grand lVlaster was congratulated by said comulittee upon having upheld the dignity and the laws with fidelity and precision. In his official ruling, Grand Master Bradley showed a ready familiarity and aptness which evidenced bis ability to rule the Craft. While he exercised some latitude respecting the law, he declared that the Grand Master had no power to grant dispensations which would nullify some of their regulations. He refused to grant permission to make a Mason of a party whose two forefingers on the right hand were missing. While refusing to grant permission, as requested, he said: "Personally, I am strongly opposed to the physical perfection that our regulations impose, and think it is the head and heart that make a good Mason more than the fact of his being physically sound." He reported the arrest of the Oharter of one Lodge which seemed to have been waiting official路 action to furnish a desired funeral. This Lodge had not met for a year; it was in debt some $300, and nearly the same amount was outstanding as dues. No wonder that the Lodge merited the official act when its Oharter was taken up. He reported having made but few visits during his term. He had paid a visit to the Grand Lodge of Oanada, and was received most cordially by our Brethren of the Dominion. He reported the presentation to the Grand Lodge of Oanada of a gavel, composed of Michigan oak, and also a part of the boathook belonging to the gig of Captain Sigsbee, of the U. S. S. Maine. He treated at some length the subject of "Masonic keys." That Grand Lodge had authorized the issuance of a ritual aid to Lodges in learning secret work. An order was made lately to call in all the keys and destroy them, but he found that the keys were still in use. The subject of negro Masonry, as taken into the arms and heart of the Grand Lodge of Washington, received passing notice. Among other things, he incorporated a letter in. his Address from the now somewhat celebrated Upton, Grand Master of Masons of Washington. This matter was referred to a committee, of which the distinguished Hugh McOurdy was chairman. The committee asked the Grand Lodge of Washington, in the most fraternal spirit, to review its action on this question, and, in the interest of Harmony, repeal the same. The committee requested to be continued until the next session of the Grand Lodge, in order to avoid, if possible, the severance "of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Washington. The status of .Masonry in Mexico was presented by Grand Master Bradley, and reported upon by the same committee above mentioned.

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Brother McCurdy said, there are two Grand Lodges in Mexico, each struggling for supremacy, and bitterly opposed to each other. He added that the condition of Maso,nry was seriously disturbed. In view of the lack of intelligent and reliable information, the committee asked to be continued until the next meeting of the Grand Lodge, which "'as accordingly done. Grand Master Bradley called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the fact that the number of Grand Lodge Proceedings printed had been in excess of the demand. He recommended a reduction in the number of copies to be. issued. He also presented the opinion that the report on correspondence, which occupied more than 300 pages last year, should be condensed. He expressed the idea that such report should be limited to fifty or 100 pages, if not entirely eliminated from the printed Proceedings. The Comroit,tee on Jurisprudence, treating of the two propositions above mentioned, recommended the cutting down of the number of copies of Proceedings to be printed, and that the report on correspondence shall contain only a brief synopsis of the Pr~:>ceedings of other Grand Bodies, not to exceed 100 pages. This condensation of that work will materially lessen the size of the Journal usually sent out by the Grand Lodge of :Ly.ÂŁichigan. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Brother Conover is one of the most laborious and effective secretaries of Grand Lodges in this country. Ilis report, both general and statistical, is lengthy and elaborate. He announced that the gain was a little more than 900, being about the "same as the preceding year. He cong~atulated the Grand Lodge on the fact that they had passed the 40,000 mark, and stand as the fifth Grand Lodge in America in point of membership. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be satisfactory. That Body has a pay roll amountinp; to $6,478.

The Grand Lecturer presented quite a lengthy exhibit of his labors and the condition of the Craft in the jurisdiction. He said: "In looking over the field of Masonry, we are pleased to Bay that general prosperity and success attend it. The Lodges generally, are in a very prosperons condition." During the term he had held fifty-five Lodges of Instruction which bad heen very largely attended, and much.interest mani.fested. Responding to the invitation of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, to attend the Washington. Memorial services, it was resolved to accept the invitation, and, by proper representatives,. participate in that event. The Grand I.Jodge will contribute its reasonable portion to the expense of carrying out the programme on that occasion.

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Numerous amendments to the laws of the Grand Lodge were 'considered and adopted. The Board of Control of the Masonic Home submitted a report setting forth the condition of that Institution. The Board had received, during the year, less than $4,000, in the way of funds from the Lodges of the State. The building will accommodate no more than sixty persons, while forty-six are already domiciled in the Home. A resolution was adopted appropriating $800 from the funds of the Grand Lodge to the maintenance of the Home, in addition to the amount received from the ten per capita assessment. The Committee on Jurisprudenc~, reporting upon a subject that involved a question of perpetual jurisdiction, said: "We may, however, protect ourselves by refusing all Masonic recognition of a Mason made in a foreign jurisdiction out of our rejected material." It would necessarily follow if John Smith had been rejected by a Masonic Lodge in Michigan, moved into. the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri, and, after some years of citizenship, was made a Mason in a legally constituted Lodge of this State, and then returned to Michigan on a visit, he would be refused all Masonic recognition. This would be. a simple repudiation of the sovereignty of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and result in a most unfortunate condition of affairs. Brother A. M. Clark, Past Grand Master, read a letter from a Mason who was in ~reat distress, embarrassed by debt and burdened by a helpless wife. A collection was taken for his benefit and $235 realized. Another collection was taken at the same time in behalf of a widow, amounting to over $60. Our Michigan Brethren know how to do the right thing at the right time. Before the Grand Lodge closed its very important and laborious session, a resolution was adopted 'instructing the Grand Secretary to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel for Brother James Bradley, the retiring Grand Master. I have thus hurriedly passed over路 the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan and hasten to pay my respects to the report of the Committee on Correspondence, prepared by Brother Jefferson S. Conover. He has made a new departure as to the method of his review. He gave a very brief synopsis of the business done at the various Grand Lodge sessions, whose Proceedings he reviewed. Following this, he baa furnished a labored statement as to "What it costs to run Grand Lodges," "Decisions on Masonic law" in the various Grand Jurisdictions, and "What others say about Michigan." These are his tor ics.He has colla.ted extensively and furnished a very striking historical exhibit of matters and things embraced under the above classification. FRANKT. LODGE, Detroit, Grand Mastel'. JEFFERSON S. CONOVER, Coldwater, Gr. Sec. and Conl. on Cor.

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MINNESOTA-1899. FORYT-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of St. Paul, January 11th, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Alonzo S. Stebbins, with Thomas l\lontgomery as Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The Committee on Credentials reported 196 Lodges represented out of 206 Chartered Lodges. The Grand Secretary reported a total membership of 15,906, evidencing a gain of 188 over the previous year. The Grand Master furnished an Address covering twenty-one pages, opening with a record of loss by death of one Past Grand Officer. He stated that Brother "Charles T. Stearns, the last surviving founder of this Grand Lodge, and Senior Grand Warrlenin 1855, died in New Orleans at the ripe old age of' ninety-two years." The committee appointed for the purpose,. submitted a brief memorial as a tribute to the deceased Brother, a copy of which is found in the printed Proceedings. The Grand Master reported the constitution of Lodges chartered at'the last session, the granting of dispensations to form three new Lodges (which were charter~d during the session.) He had refused to create an Army Lodge. A number of special dispensations were reported, nearly all of which were to confer degrees out of time. Nineteen official decisions were rendered, concerning which the committee said: "That thedecisions of the Grand Master are in accordance with Masonic law and usage, and we recommend the approval thereof." The Grand Master had not made as many official visits as he expected when elected to the bi~h office of Grand Master. He recolllruended to the Grand Lodge the acceptance of the invitation of the Grand Lodge of Virginia to attend the Washington Memorial services, to be held at Mt. Vernon, December 14, 1899. The Grand Lodge approved his recommendation, and the incoming Grand Master was requested to attend such Memorial exercises. An appropriation was made of $100 to defray the expense of路 such representation. Treating of fraternal relations with sister Grand Lodges, the Grand Master called attention to the action of the Grand Lod~e of Washington upon the mooted negro question. After reviewing the subject he said, "That the Grand Lodge of Washin~ton has grievously erred, there can be no dispute; it presumes to sanction the formation of another Grand Lodge in its own jurisdiction." The matter was referred to "the Committee on Ancient Landmarks." Said committee reported that they did not feel warranted in pa.ssing judgment on the subje ct without further information, in order to give the matter a thorough investigation. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Thomas Montgomery, furnished a full and detailed report of his work. He had secured, by industrious effort, 1

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returns from nearly all of the constituent Lodges. The financial part of his report shows an aggregate fund of $8,267. The report of the Grand Treasurer indicates total cash on hand of $20,271~ The pay roll forthe termfooted up some $2,400. The time of meeting of the Grand Lodge was changed from the second to the third Wednesday in January. ORATION. The Grand Orator, Brother H. R. Adams, delivered what the Secretary called ".A. finished oration," his theme being "Love." He received the thanks of the Grand Master in the name of the Grand Lodge, and a request was made for a copy of the oration for publication in the Proceedings. CORRESPONDENCE. A review of fifty-six Grand Lodge Journals was made by the Committee who has long been in charge of that work, Brother Irving Todd. The report embraces 100 pages and contains a brief summary of the transactions of the Bodies reviewed. Missouri was recognized by the Committee, and some appropriations were made from the Address of our Grand Master. Brother Todd qnoted considerably from the report of this Committee on Correspondence. .I appreciate his courtesy and compliments to this writer on correspondence, as well as Grand Secretary. He said: "As a matter of fact,Brotber Vincil has a model Grand Secretary's office in every particular." The report of Brother Todd, while brief, is a well prepared document, largely written, and contains numerous comments upon quotations made. ALONZO T" STEBBINS, Rochester, Grand Master. THOMAS MONTGOMERY, St. Paul, Grand Secretary.. IRVING TODD, Hastings,i'om. on Cor.

M ISSISSIPPI-1899.

The Eighty-First Annual Communication was held in the city of Vicksburg, commencing on the 8th of February, 1899. M. W. Brother John M. Stone, Grand Master, was present and presiding. Brother John L. Power was GrandSecreta.ry.Other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers路 were in attendance, with representatives of 218 out of 265 Lodges on the roll. The Lodge membership of that jurisdiction is, as reported and estimated, 9,341. There is a. net gain reported of 119. It strikes this writer that the average membership of Lodges in that jurisdiction is not up to the usual standard, being only thirty-five. G.L.Ap.-5.

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Grand Master Stone furnished an Address covering thirteen pages, and it is a very valuable contribution to the work and history of Masonry in Mississippi. He recorded the death of one of their honored Past Grand Masters, M. W. Bro. Wm. G. Paxton, who died October 27, 1898. A. just tribute was paid to the memory of the deceased by the Grand Master. Owing to the absence of P. G. Master Savery, the Chairman of the Committee on Necrology, no report was submitted .to the Grand Lodge. In order that a suitable record might be made of the useful life and noble character of the deceased, it was ordered that any members of the Grand Lodge, feeling so inclined, should be requested to prepare and forward to the Grand. Secretary their estimate of the deceased Brother, to be included in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. There are found in the Journal, tributes from twelve Past Grand Masters and the Grand Secretary, Brother Power. Their contributions place upon record the worth of one of the valuable and beloved Past Grand Officers of that jurisdiction, and constitute a monument of which the friends of the deceased may well be proud., The Grand Master said he had rendered but few decisions. He ruled that the Grand Master could not restore a Charter which had been declared forfeited by the Grand Lodge. Another ruling stated that a non-affiliated Mason is not entitled to any benefits of Masonry unless he pays dues to some Lodge in the State. Permission had been granted to confer degrees out of time in a number of cases, also to re-take the ballot in given instances. Other special dispensations were reported, together with the laying of corner-stones and official visits made. Three new Lodge~ had been created under dispensation, and received charters during the session. The Grand .l!aster paid special attention to the defection of the Grand Lodge of路 Washington, declaring. that the action of said Grand Lodge had placed the Masons of that jurisdiction beyond the possibility of fraternal relations so long as said action stands unrepealed. He considered the action of said Grand Lodge as' 'revolutionary and dangerous to the best interests of Masonry," and asked the Grand Lodge to make a formal declaration on the subject. This wassubsequently done, and the Grand Lodge adopted a report furnished by M. w. 路Bro. A. H. Bartley, Committee on Correspondence, to which was added a strong deliverance prepared by M. W. Bro. Frederic Speed. The whole being adopted, places the Grand Lodge of Washington beyond the pale of Masonic recognition. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi is in line with the true Masonic spirit of this country,路 as will be found when all the Grand Lodges have been heard from.'

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Grand Master Stone called attention to the subject engrossing general attention in that jurisdiction, respecting the establishment of a Masonic Home. He expressed the greatest confidence in "the energy, industry and integrity of the trustees of the Masonic Home." From a report made by said trustees it was learned that a fund has already been secured, amounting to some $22,000. This evidences progress in the good work, and I hope that o~r Mississippi Brethren will not be found. in the rear of the procession "bow moving forward on this great and important undertaking. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution that the sum of twenty-five cents, for each member on the roll of the several Lodges, be assessed and paid to the Grand Secretary with the annual dues, and the same be appropriated to the interest of the Masonic Home. The proposedWashington Memorial services were commended by the Grand Master and approved by the Grand Lodge, and $100 were appropriated for the purpose named. The Grand Master, in his con路 elusion, returned special thanks to Brothers Power, Grand Secretary, and Frederic Speed, Chairman of the Committee on Law and Jurisprudence for their valuable assistance and counsels. I may remark, in passing, that a Grand Master who is favored by the valuable counsels of sachable Brethren as J obn L. Power and Frederic Speed, may rest assured that he will never materially err. A vote of thanks was tendered by the Grand Lodge to the retiring Grand Master, Brother Stone, for the able, dignified, and impartial manner in which he bad presided over the Craft during his term of office. The Grand Lodge of Peru, having receded from its unmasonic course, the Grand Lodge of Mississippi abrogated its former action in severing fraternal intercourse with that Grand Body. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Brother John L. Power, the venerable and indefatigable Grand Secretary, submitted his thirtieth annual report, and gave an intere'sting retrospect of men and things connected with the Grand Lodge during those passing years. In the years of his service nineteen Past Grand Masters had died, and other Grand Officers. He said, in giving the gains and losses for those thirty years, that the net loss for the period named was nearly 3,000. A startling announcement is made that there are now in that Grand Jurisdiction fully 4,000 non-affiliates. The report is quite lengthy and very interesting, winding up with a financial exhibit, showing the fiscal affairs of the Grand Body. The receipts for the year amounted to nearly $7,000. The Committee on the State of the Craft furnished a detailed sta.tement, from which it is learned that the condition of the Lodges has not deteriorated since the last Grand Lodge session. The committee further stated that a majority of the

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Lodges were in a most healthy condition. A good portion of the Journal is taken up by report on Law and Jurisprudence, of which committee Brother Frederic Speed was chairman. This completes as thorough a review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, as time and space will allow. . CORRESPONDENCE.

The able and representative c]j'airman of the committee, Rev. A. H. Barkley, Past Grand Master, submitted a report covering ninety-six pages. He had examined the Journals of forty-eight Grand Lodges. In some instances he reviewed the Proceedings for two years. He signs himself "Reporter for Mississippi." "Reporter" is good, but uncommon. The review is rather more. brief than usual, although quite interesting and readable. It is well supplied with extracts from the J olIrnaIs examined. I like his comment respecting the printed ritual now in use in the Grand Jurisdiction of Michigan. It seems that some of the printed rituals in Michigan had been lost and the Grand Master had called attention to this carelessness on the part of the Brethren. Brother Barkley said: BThis would be strange language to us in the sunny South. We carry our rituals in our heads, not in books or pamphlets; and hence, there is no danger of loss." I have never been able to understand how Brethren can reconcile their consciences and their obligations. I solemnly promised not to "write or print" any part of the obligation, and have no appreciation of the methods of Masons who violate this solemn vow. Brother Barkley gave Missouri, for 1898, one page of his space. He spoke of the Adq.ress of Grand Master Tygard as "a good business paper." Other matters of our session were briefly noticed. He sa.id: . "This ,Grand Body knows how to deal with those found guilty of unmasonic conduct. There is but one place for all such, and that is where the Grand Lodge puts themamong the rubbish." I respond to his cordial greeting to the "Guild" when he said : "May you abound unto all fullness, and your last days be your best." WM. STARLING, Greenville, Grand l\faster. JOHN L.POWER, Jackson, Grand Secretary. REV. A. H. BARKLEY, Crawford, "Reporter."

MONTANA-1898 .. THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The record contains proceedings of several special communications. At one a Memorial service was held in honor of P. G. Master, James R. Boyce, Sr., on which occasion the Grand Master performed

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the burial rites of the Order. At another special communication, the Grand Lodge laid the corner-stone of the University of the State of Monta'ha, the Institution being located at Missoula. .The ThirtyFourth Annual Communication was held in Helena, beginning the 14th of September. M. W. Bro. Edward C. Day was Grand Master. Brother路 Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary. In "the Grand Secretary's preliminary report" he stated, "All of the forty-two Chartered Lodges have made returns, and all but one have paid dues for the year 1898, and their representatives are therefore entitled to seats." These forty-two Lodges, with five Lod路ges under dispensation, contain a total membership of 2",850. A gain of 144 was reported. ADDRESS.

An Address of fifteen pages was presented to the Grand Lodge, and路 all the affairs and things therein duly considered. The opening portion contains mention of what is common these days on similar occasions. The achievements of our Army and Navy during the past twelve months have received lofty tributes from many of the Grand Lodges of the country. The Grand Master reported the creation of five Lodges under dispensation, four of which were chartered during the session. He claimed that the number of Lodges thus instituted was the largest ever started in anyone year in the history of the Grand Lodge of Montana. The Grand Mas~er chronicled the death of P. G. Master James R. Boyce, Sr., who was, as already stated, buried by the Grand .Lodge. The Grand Master said: "Brother Boyce was about eighty-one years of age at the time of his death, and leaves behind him the inheritance of an honored name." It was my privilege and pleasure to have known Brother Boyce for many years. He was honored and venerated asa man of pure life, consecrated and devoted to every good work. The Grand Secretary was directed to prepare a suitable Memoir "in honor of P. G. Master Boyce, for publication. A few special dispensations were reported by the Grand Master and approved by the Grand Lodge, upon the recommendation of the Com.. mittee on Jurisprudence. Nine decisions are found in the Address, all of which received thecommendatiop of the Committee onJurisprUd~ ence except one, whiGh the Committee slightly amended. The Grand Master had decided "The exhibition of the Charter in response to the demand of a visiting Brother, is a matter of courtesy, and not of right." The committe,e decided that a visiting Brother is entitled to know whether be is visiting a regularly constituted Lodge or not, and that he has a right tO,demand to see the C'harter. The question naturally presents itself at this point: How could a stranger decide, as a general rule,- whether the Charter had been issued by a legal Grand Lodge, or was a clandestine document?

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The Grand l\tlaster recorded official visits made by him, which were occasions of much pleasure. He introduced the subject of a Masonic Home, stating that the Order of Eastern Star, through the Secretary of one of its Ohapters, proposed to inaugurate a movement looking to the establishment of a Masonic Home or Orphan Ayslum. The Grand Master recommended that proper recognition be given the subject, and it was duly considered by the Grand Lod~e. As this Grand Body bas a Charity Fund of some $5,550, it was deemed proper that the trustees of said fund should be duly incorporated under the law to be known as "The Grand Lodge Charity Fund." It is, perhaps, the intention to make this the nucleus of the Masonic Home enterprise. Grand Master Day called attention to the proposed Centennial of the death of Washington, which was considered by the Committee on Finance, and 'a report rendered, recommending that an amount be appropriated to meet expenses of those who may participate in said Memorial, equal to one per cent per capita of the present membership. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Brother Hedges, as Grand Secretary, submitted a brief general report, followed by a financial exhibit, showing the funds of the Grand Lodge to amount to something over $8,000. The Grand Lodge did the nice thing by its Grand Secretary, Brother Hedges, in raising his salary from $750 to $1,000. No man among the Guild of Gran.d Secretaries in this country is more deserving of such recognition. The Grand Orient of Belgium and the Grand Lodge of Egypt were formally recognized, and an exchange of fraternal representatives approved. An attempt was made during the session to cut down the representation from Lodges. The proposition was to allow but one representative from each Lodge to receive mileage and per diem. This movement failed, and the Grand Secretary said: "Our three paid representative system therefore still continues." Following the completion of business, and after the new Grand Master had been duly installed, he was invested with the "Signet Ring" by the retiring Grand Master, Brother Day. A rising vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring Grand Master for路 the "conspicuous ability" displayed by him during his administration as Grand Master. On motion, duly carried, a committee was created to procure a testimonial for Brother Day as Past Grand Master. This closes my notice of the transactions of the thirty-fourth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana. ' CORRESPONDENCE.

The review was furnished by M. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, Past Grand Master, and Present Grand Secretary. It covers 156 pages, wherein due consideration is given the transactions of fifty-eight Grand

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Lodges. It is always a pleasure to meet Brother Hedges in reportorial communion. There is freshness, kindness and fullness in his work. The present report is original, no extracts appear to mar its beauty. In this he keeps in line with his former splendid record as a reviewer. His work is very thorough, and charmingly entertaining. He favors good l\1'asonic relations with our Mexican neighbors, his Grand Lodge having recognized the legitimate existence of the "Gran Dieta." Apologizing for errors made by Lodges in that conntry, in making an effort to create female Masonry, he said: "We never thought it necessary. Women are good enough as they are." Our Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1897, received the usual courtesy of space and attention on the part of Brother Hedges. He is always kind and courteous to our Missouri work. He was very graceful in his tribute to Brother Jamison, who presided in 1897, .saying that his MaElonic career and rapid advancement, indicated a zealous devotion to Mason:ry, and pronounced the Address, as a whole, "interesting and valuable," which he had greatly admired and enjoyed. Speaking of our loss by death, of two Past Grand Masters, Brothers Saunders and Hunt, he said: "How sad the parting if there were no hope of future meeting." Brother Hedges overlooks nothing worth seeing in the Grand Lodge J ournale. Speaking of our relation to the saloon question he said: "Temperance is a cardinal virtue in Missouri, anq ought to be everywhere." He gave a special notice to my report on correspondence, it being the twentieth review rendered by myself. He is certainly very kind, almost too complimentary, in saying that my uncompromising attitude on all moral questions commands his admiration. He comnlended in graceful terms .my services in the interest of the Masonic Home, together with the work wrought in the moral field, producing a revolutionin Missouri Masonry, concerning liquor selling and saloon keeping'. He stat.ed that there was but one subject on which there was disagreement between us, and that was the recognition of the "Gran Dieta of Mexico." He expressed bis views in opposition to mine concerning the existence of National Bodies in Mfsonry. This is not the time or place to enter into an argument with Brother Hedges respecting the undesirability of a National Grand Lodge. He is too able and conservative a thinker to be indifferent to results that would follow the creation of such a Body. We have had enough National demoBstrations on the part of so-called "higher~ Bodies to settle the question forever as to what might follow the creation and perpetuity oia National Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masons. Touching the desirableness of extending the路 benign and healthful influence of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico, I most heartily agree with Brother

[Oct. Hedges, and the impression grows upon me that the tiule is not distant when it will be the duty, as it will be the pleasure, I trust, of all our American Grand Lodges, to extend encouragement and consideration to t1+e legitimate Masonic Fraternity in Mexico. Brother Hedges concluded his very excellent report in proper terms, and extends hearty greetings to the Brothers of the Guild, which kind and Fraternal expressions receive my cordial appreciation. CHARLES W. POMEROY, Kalispell, Grand Master. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, Gr.. Sec. and Com. on Cor.

NEVADA-1899. The thirty-fifth annual session was held in Masonic Hall, Virginia City, June 13th, M. W. Bro. Matthew Kyle, GrandMaster, R. W. Bro. C. N. Noteware, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers were present. The Committee on Credentials reported the presence of representatives from sixteen Lodges. I have made lldiligent search" through the Journal for statistical informatioD; but failed to find tables" recapitulation or other information, to indicate the number of Lodges or membership in the jurisdiction. ADDRESS ..

Grand 1'faster Kyle presented an Address covering twenty-five pages, which embraced considerable matter of interest to the Ioeal Fraternity. In the course of his Address, he said: "A Masonic Home is almost an imperative necessity, but I do not see my way clear to reconlmend it, for our numbers are few, and our finances sufficient only for existing work." It does not appear to this writer that a jurisdiction so small in membership as exists in Nevada, would have much use for a Masonic Home, and certainly not the financial ability to sustain one. The ranks of the Grand ~9dge Officers have not been broken by death save in the loss of their Grand Organist, in whose honor .a memorial page was set apart in the printed Proceedings.. Attention was called by the Grand Master, to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which he characterized in terse and路路 very vigorous English, declaring the action of s;aid Grand Lodge to be "subversive of the best il1terests of Masonry, and destructive of that ilarmony which should ever exist between Grand Lodges." He had appointed a special committee of Past Grand Masters, and gave instructions that a report b~presented at the Grand Lodge then in session. He said : "It is to he hoped that 路this committee will declare emphatically in favor

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of the Alnerican doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty, .and ~gainst the policy of the Grand Lodge of Washington as to the legitimacy of negro Masonry as it exists in the United States." It is sufficient to say that this committee met fully and ably the expectations of the Grand Master, covering the whole field in a very intelligent and capable manner, winding up with a resolution demanding the Grand Lodge of Washington to reconsider its action on the subject of negro Masonry, and declaring the breaking off of fraternal relations with the same until such time as it should reconsider its unmasonic course. The Washington Centennial Memorial was duly referred to, and an appropriation on the part of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, made in that interest. Numerous visits had been mad.e by the Grand J\tIaster which were severally reported in his Address. A few decisions had been rendered, and the same were approved by an appropriate committee. These decisions were local and sound interpretations of Masonic law. He complimented the Grand Secretary, and stated that the salary of that officer was out of all proportion to the labor performed, and wholly inadequate as a compensation. He recommended an increase, which was made in due time, placing the reward of the Grand Secretary for his labor at $400 per year. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary agree, and show, including a balance from last year, a total fund on hand of $2,457. The Grand Master included in his Address a communication from J. M. Ramsey, Grand Master ofWyoming, who路 proposed the establishment of a "Sovereign Grand Lodge" as a remedy for all existing evils in local Grand Jurisdictions. The reply of Grand Master Ky Ie was pertinent and well timed" and touched' the vital point of that useless organization. The proposition to establish such Body "bobs up serenely" ever and anon, only to me,et a like rebuke given it by Grand Master Kyle. I trust, personally, that the time may never come in the history' of Grand Lodges in this country, when they will commit the folly of creating a national Grand Body. The Committee.. on Address called it an "excellent one," and it certainly deserves that commendation. The Grand Lodge was entertained during its sitting by aOhapter of the Order of Eastern Star. The路 occasion was represented Rsa very pleasant one. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother A. D. Bird, Chairman of the Committee, submitted a report covering ninety-two pages. The work: is almost wholly composed of appropriations .from the Grand Lodge Journals examined. Missouri was kindly noticed by the committee, who appropriated my comments on the action of, the Grand Lodge of Texas, refusing to adopt a just report concerning the liquor traffic by Masons. Brother Bird explained how it was that his Grand Lodge had been represented as giving

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$20,000 to the Grand Lodge of California to establish a Masonic Home in Dakota. The explanation is all right, although he had to lay the blame therefor upon the Hdevil" in the printing office. JOHN M. MCCORMICK, Reno, Grand Master. C. N. NOTE\VARE, Carson City, Grand Secretary. A. D. BIRD, Reno, Com. on Cor.

NEW BRUNSWICK-1898. THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of St. John on the 23d of M. W. Bro. rhomas \Valker was Grand Master, J. Twining Hartt was Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers. Eighteen Lodges were represented out of thirty-two on the roll. The membership of the jurisdiction 'was reported at 1,757. Au~ust, 1898.

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A brief Address was furnished by the Grand Master, in the opening of which he paid tribute to the fallen Craftsmen who had been called from labor during th~ year. Several visits were reported, and appointments of representatives announced, and one decision rendered. He decided that: "The jurisdiction of each Lodge extends in everydirection half way to the neares~ L.odge," and held that the distance should be in "a direct air line from the Lodge to Lodge." This ruling was criticized by the Committee on Address, who claim that the distance between Lodges should be measured by the usual means of communication, and not by a direct, or air line. The Grand Master was evi.. dently correct in his interpretation of the principle governing the case~ The .Grand .Secretary rendered a brief report in which it is found that the membership in the jurisdiction had fallen off twenty-five during the year. The financial exhibit showed there was an income of $1,800. He reported the issuance from his office by order, of eighteen special dispensations, ten of which were "to confer degrees at short intervals." The Grand Treasurer reported cash received and on band, amounting to nearly $5,000. The loss of membership, as. reported by the Grand Secretary, was accounted for by a committee appointed for that purpose on the ground "of a lack of interest on the part of the membership which leads to suspension for non-payment of dues." The committee .said: "Members are made without being called upon to pass examination," and tbat "officers did not make an effort to get up in the

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work; the' aim seemed to be to get through the chair," and finally, "that Grand Lodge is not made interesting enough to members." In such a ,bill of particulars as the above furnishes, it is not to be wondered at that Masonry is on the decline in that jurisdiction. On motion, the Grand Orient of Belgium was accorded due recognition, and Fraternal relations established. The Grand Lodge expressed the hope that the Grand Master would attend Memorial services in honor of George Washington. The members of the jurisdiction are printed by Lodges. No report on correspondence. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected, and both reside in St. John.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-1899. The semi-annual session was held in the City of Manchester, December 28, 1898, for the exemplification of the work of the Three Degrees. M. 'v. Bro. John McLane, Grand Master, was present and presided. Representatives were in atte.ndance from fifty-nine Lodges. ANNUAL.

The one hundred and tenth annual communication was opened in Freemasons' Hall in the city of Concord, on the 17th day of May, 1899. The Grand Master, Brother McLane, was present, with other Grand Officers, numerous Past Grand Officers and representatives of sister Grand Lodges. Out of the seventy-eight Lodges on the roll, representatives were in attendance from forty-five. The membership footed up 9,240, showing a gain of sixteen for the y~ar. The income, as reporLed by Brother George P. Cleaves, Grand Secretary, amounted to $2,555. ADDRESS.

A. very attractive and interesting Message, covering twelve pages, emanated from the Grand East. The Grand Master congratulated"the Grand Lodge "that Freemasonry in New Hampshire is in a --strong" and prosperous condition, increasing in power and numbers." He recorded the death of three Past -District Deputy Grand Masters, to whose memories due honor was -paid in memorial pages found in the Journal. Afew dispensations were reported, one of which was to confer degrees out of time. Two official decisions were recorded in the Address, both of which, while local in their application, embodied the principle of Masonic Jurisprudence, correctly interpreted. During his term he bad dedicated what was styled the beautiful new Masonic Temple, at Wilton.

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It is learned, from the A.ddress, that a lot of land had been secured for a Masonic Home and paid for through the generosity of the Manchester Brethren_ It is also understood that a considerable lot of money had been subscribed to assist in building a Home. NEGRO MASONRY.

Grand Master McLane路 treated thIS much agitated subject at very considerable length, in a vigorous manner, and vindicated the position of the American Grand Lodges as against the encroachments of "so-called negro Masonry," and the folly of the Grand Lodge of Washington. He recommended a reference of the subject to the Committee on Jurisprudence. This committee' s:ubmitted a very conservative, yet admirable report, deploring the severance of fraternal relations with a sister Grand Lodge, regarding such action as a serious and deplorable step. Hope was expressed that the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington might be reconsidered,and this bone of contention removed from the realm of Masonic unity. The committee submitted a resolution which was adopted: "That the final determination of the subject of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Washington be postponed until the next. annual communication/' The Grand Lodge was 路in session only one day, and, judging from the printed matter before me, the business transacted was quite limited_ I do not find any report in the Journal from the Grand Secretary, or any other matter of sufficient interest to be recorded. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report was prepared and submitted by Brother A. S. Wait for the Committee. It covers 143 pages, and is a charming production, being largely written and most readabl~_ The J oarnal under review came to hand three months after' the Grand Lodge closed its labors, and since my report on correspondence has been placed in the hands of the printer_ I am forced therefore,. to merely glance at the transactions and matters found in said J oarnaL The Missouri Proceedings for 路1898 were courteously reviewed at some length, four pages being accorded by the Committee on Oorrespondence. Brother Wait was very courteous, and noted with care and attention the transactions of our seventy-eighth annual communication. He does not .approve my views respecting the "Gran Dieta of the Republic of Mexico," and thinks that there is no danger, on the part of American Grand Lodges, in committing themselves to a National Grand Lodge in recognizing a Natio!oal Grand Body in the Republic of Mexico. While there may be "no d,anger, " of such a result,we compromise ourselves in favor of snchaGeneraI Grand Lodge by voting our approval of one ina sister

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Republic. I -am not willing even to go that far, though anxious to see Masonry in Mexico recognized whenever its merits will justify such action. John, McLane was re-elected Grand Master, and resides at Mil'ford. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, Concord, Grand Secretary. ALBERT S. WAIT, Newport, Oom. on Cor.

NEW JERSEY-1899. .

The Journal of Proceedings contains the minutes of two special communications. The first was held in June, 1898, at Patterson,when the corner-stone of the United States Post Office Building was laid. The second was the occasion of the dedication of the Masonic Home, located near Burlington, which occurred on the 24th of June, 1898. The Grand Master of the jurisdiction, M. W. Bro. Josiah Ewan, was present and presid ed on both occasions. Following the rendering of the ceremonies, which were evidently of very great interest, admirable addresses were delivered,. The One Hundr~d and Twelfth Annual Communication was held in the city of Trenton, commencing on the '25th day of January, 1899. Grand Master Ewan presided, with other Grand Officers present. The attendance was large, representatives being present from 163 Lodges, together with Past Grand Officers and Grand representativ~s. It was learned from the Journal, that in the 173 Lodges there was a membership of 16,970, a gain of 426 being indicated. The Journal under review is of large proportion, and is crowded with interesting matter. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Ewan furnished an Address covering forty-two pages. It is a volume of information in its'alf. He stated that the "Mes,senger of Death" had dealt kindly with the officers and Past Grand Officers for the year, not asing-Ie death having occurred in the ranks. incorporated in the Address the names of the "Honored Dead" intha several Lodges in that jurisdiction, together with representative Masons who had passed away in other States. The announcement is fonnd that, relations with sister Grand Lodges continue pleasant and fraternal. While this _is true, he. said: "There is a cloud on the horizon betokening a storm, which is now centered in the State of Washington, which, if not speedily dispelled, may destroy the peace and harmony of the Fraternity." Quoting from the deliverances of the Grand Lodge'of Washington,be said: "The declaration is of such

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a startling character as· to raise the question whether that Grand Lodge fully realizes its position in relation to other Grand Lodges, by the adoption of such radicai principles." He very wisely remarked, that the question "white or colored" is not involved in the question, but "exclusive territorial jurisdiction," is the great issue concerning which we can reach but one conclusion. He referred the subject to the Committee on Correspondence. That Oommittee, with Brother George B. Edwards as chairman, presented a lengthy and able review of the whole subject, reaching a conclusion which was adopted unanimously, that "Fraternal relations and intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington, its subordinates and members, be severed at once." Well done, New Jersey Masons. The Grand Master reported the layin~ of the corner-stone, and dedication of Masonic Home, as already mentioned. One year before, the Grand Lodge had levied an assessment of $2 per capita, on the members of each Lodge, but found some difficulty in bringing all Lodges into line with the purpose of the Grand Lodge on this subject. Every Lodge is required to pay this amount into the permanent fund for each person initiated, and the money so collected is to be for the benefi.t of the Masonic Home. Quite a list of special dispensations was found in the Grand Master's Address, a few instances appearing where permission was granted to confer degrees· ont of time. That Grand Jurisdiction seems to have had some trouble with parties who had visited clandestine Lodges in Pennsylvania. We, of Missouri, have not been exempt from similar difficulty. The numerous clandestine Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ohio, have sent out some of their "forbidden fruit." One of the kind recently applied for membership in one of the St. Louis Lodges, but by reason of· a list of the clandestine organizations in Ohio in my possession, I was ~nabled to prevent his affiliation." TbeGrand Master expressed regret that there are so many nonaffiliated Masons in that jurisdiction. He recommended that the law of New Jersey be made so stringent that an unaffiliated Mason should enjoy no privileges after a reasonable time had elapsed. The Committeeon Jurisprudence, reporting upon this, recommended prescribing a limit of six months, after which an unaffiliated Mason cannot visit any· Lodge in that jurisdiction. One Lodge had been created during the year under dispensation.. It received a Charter during the session now under consideration. The visits of the Grand Master were quite numerous, and evidently resulted in the profit of the Lodges so· visited. From all the matters and thin~s presented by the Grand Master in his Address, the conclusion is inevitable, that he was a very busy man, and underwent

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arduous and trying labors. He said that more than 3,000 letters on ~lasonic business had been sent out from his office, and more than 100 da:ys' of time had been spent away from his home and business, in the interest of the Craft. The conclusion is easily reached, that M. W. Bro. Ewan was a competent official, discharging the various functions of his high office. It is a pleasure to note that he received what he deserved, a re-election. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Grand Secretary, Brother Redway, submitted a report of very considerable extent, containin~ a great deal of matter connected with his official work. It afforded him pleasure to' report that all returns had been received within the proper time, and Grand Lodge dues accompanied the same. He must be a happy Grand· Secretary. He reported the income from all sources, on general account, to be $16,275. On the per capita claim, nearly $2,000 had passed through his hands. Brother Redway proved himself to be a very active and serviceable agent of his Grand Lodge. From the reports of the officers it is found that the Funds of the Grand Lodge are in a very satisfactory condition. MASONIC HOME.

New Jersey has a Masonic Home. The cOplmittee having charge of this interest submitted an elaborate report, showing the resources of the Grand Lodge in connection with that InstitutioD, amounting to $40,000, including a . balance from the previous year. This, added to a former· fund, footed up about $70,000. This was shown by a repocrt of the Treasurer of the Home, from which disbursements had been made, leaving a balance on hand· of some $6,000. The Committee on the Home. said: "While the Home is perfect in nearly all its appointments, there are two things which require to be done, necessitated by the increase in the number of inmates. We must obtain a more bounteous water supply, and we must enlarge our dining-room, as the space is now fully occupied." The report of the Superintendent of the Home shows ·that twenty-three inmates had been accepted. The committee said: '·Brethren, the Masonic Home of New Jersey is an established fact, and an established success as well.." This is grateful intelligence to one who has felt a kindred interest in the success of these great . agencies for good in the Fraternity. The Committee ·on Jurisprudence approved the decision rendered by the Grand Master, that applicants for a·waiver of jarisdiction must p08\Sess the same physical qualification as required by those applying to the Lodges in that jurisdiction, and their eligibility must be determined in the same manner. The Grand Lodge adopted resolution recognizing the propriety of joining with other Grand Lodges in com-

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memorating the death of George Washington. The sunlof $200 was ap'propriated as the share of the New Jersey Masons in the expenses of the celebration. . There was much matter contained in the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge of striking interest to the local Lodges. The Journal contains the names of officers of all IJodges in the jurisdiction, together with Past Masters and those who were raised, affiliated,and died. This is followed by the report on correspondence. The report was prepared by Brother George B. Edwards, chairman. It contains reviews of the transactions of sixty Grand IJodges, Missouri for 1898 being in the list, in which there are four pages of carefully noted observations concerning our Proceedings. The report is mostly written, although seasoned with occasional extracts, followed by pertinent cOlllments. Brother Edwards is a capable reviewer, and I am glad to see is continued in charge of that important department. The Grand Master, Brother Ewan, was re-elected, and lives at Mount Holly. THOMAS H. R. REDWA.Y, Trenton, Grand Secretary.

NEW MEXICO-1898. TWENTY·FIRST ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Albuquerque, on the 3d of October, 1898. Present, M. W. Bro. John W. Poe, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. A. A. Keen, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers, and representatives of twelve of the eighteen Lodges in the jurisdiction. These Lodges contained 881 members, a gain of twenty-seven being reported. ADDRESS •

.A rather lengthy Address was furnished by the GrandMaster, coveringtwenty-one pages. He stated: "All things considered, the year just closed has been, I believe, a fairly prosperous one for the Lodges in this jurisdiction." This interpretation of the condition of the Fraternity was based on increased interest, and a more healthy tone generally shown by Lodges. Numerous dispensations were reported, but none of them embraced the usual privilege of conferring degrees out of time. The Grand Master reported an instance where he refused an Rl'plieation for such privilege;· this was on. the ground that there was no emergency to warrant such action. This refusal was cordially approved by the committee on his Address!A number of decisions were reported, and these were severally approv~d by the committee. The question had been presented : "Is

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a Master Mason, who deliberately commits suicide, entitled to Masonic burial?" The Grand Mast~r decided in the affirmative, but the committee called in question bis construction of the law, but recommended that in future, due discretion be given the Grand Master to pass upon such cases. He decided: "A candidate who has lost his right thumb at the second joint cannot conform to our rites and ceremonies, and therefore is not a fit subject for the degrees of Masonry." The cornmittee said, respecting the Grand Master's decisions: "While we may not, in all cases, agree with the reasoning of the Grand Master, yet we concur with him in his conclusions, and recommend the adoption and approval of said decisions." In the estimation of this wri ter the decisions of the GrandMaster were practical and sound. Reporting upon the visits made to the Lodges, he said: "As a rule I found a genuine spirit of Masonry flourishing in the Lodges visited." The Address of Grand Master Po~ deserves commendation. The Journal contains the reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters. The Grand Lodge has had prepared and under consideration, a code of revised laws. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Brother Keen presented one of his practical business papers, in keeping with his former admirable work. He had received during the year, $881. Including balance on hand and receipts for the year, the financial showing was something over $1,600. The Grand Secretary reported that four Lodges had faUed' to make their returns and pay Grand Lodge dues. CORRESPONDENCE.

The committee was composed of Brothers Max Frost and W. H. Seamon. The report rendered covered 110 pa~es, and embraced reviews of thirty-three American, and sixteen foreign' Grand Lodge Journals. The work is largely a compilation. Missouri was not in it. ROBERT C. STEWART, Socorro, Grand Master. AI.PHEUS A. KEEN, Albuquerque, Grand Secretary. MAX FROST, Santa Fe" Ohairman 0000. on Cor.

NEW YOiRK-18991t The one hundred and eighteenth annual communication was held in Lodgeroom,Ne'W' YorKt;it~ifcommencingJune 6th.' M. W. Wm. A. Sutherland, w'as'GIQrlab:Master, and R. W. Bro. Edward M.L. Eblers, Grand Secretary. There were present eleven Past Grand 짜i\~~ers ~Ild other Past Grand O'ffioers, and representatives of siste,r AP.-6.

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Grand Lodges. Out of the 745 Lodges on the roll, representatives were in attendance from 733. The number of Master Masons reported in the jurisdiction was 98,180. The Grand Secretary reported the total income from all sources $73,945. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Sutherland, in his able Address, demonstrated the wisdom of bis Grand Lodge in requiring of him a second term of service. Closing up that terlD he furnished additional evidence of his ability to fill the high station assigned him. In computing the assets of路 the Grand Lodge, which includes the Masonic Home located at Uti~a, and the Masonic Temple in the city of New York, he showed their belongings to foot up a total of $2,200,000. A long list is furnished of the Honored Dead in sister jurisdictions. Brethren of eminence in the State, although not distinguished as Grand Lodge Officers, were mentioned as having closed their labors on earth. Among them was Governor Roswell P. Flower, who had ably served both the State and the Masonic Fraternity.. He was Obairm'an of the Standing Committee of the Masonic Home, to whiGh he devoted his best labors. The Grand Master reported the granting. of numerous dispensations, but it is to bis credit to. record the fact that he did not override any .law or grant permission to confer degrees out time. Three Lodges had been crfated under dispensation by bim, and these received their Charters at the Grand Lodge. He mentioned the unwise and impolitic course of the Grand Lodge of Washington concerning the recognition of a couple of ne~roes who claimed to be 1\'Iasons in that jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge of New York uttered no uncertain sound respecting tbis strange departure from the well-defined attitude of American Grand Lodges concerning the negro question. A report on the subject was furnished by M. W. Bro. Jesse B. Anthony, Committee on Foreign Correspondence, which was adopted. This report of Brother Anthony's was strong, vigorous, and to the point. He held that the proposition of Washington to divide its territory with another Grand Lodge, was a departure from the well established usages of the Craft, on the score that supreme and exclusive territorial jurisdiction is fundamental to their existence. One re~olution declared the action of Washington a departure from the principle of exclu~ive Grand Lodge Jurisdiction, and that such action was so radical and unmasonic a~ to merit the unqualIfied condemnation of tbe Grand Lodge of New York. Grand Master Sutherland reviewed the status of the Grand Lodges of Peru,Ct1b~, Porto Rico, Belgium ~dOhio. He was a very bard worker. and busy official, as evidenced by the amount of labo~ performed by him, as shown in his report. Corner-stones were laid, Halls

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dedicated,and many official visits made, besides exercising the function,s of Grand Master in a directory manner. A special cammittee on bis labors submitted a report whi.ch was unanimously adopted by rising vote. Said committee declared that the administration of Grand Master Sutherland had never been excelled. It is enough for this writer to observe that our M. W. Brother has left an impress upon the Masonic Institution of New York that will live long after he has laid aside the路 working tools of the Craft, and gone to his reward. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Ehlers, followed, showing the financial status of affairs in that jurisdiction. Adding the receipts of the year., $73,9~15, to the balance on hand from the previous session, he reported a total fund of $125,947. The disbursements left on hand cash amounting to nearly $50,000. Included in the disbursements was one item of $20,000 on pay roll account. Other reports followed, such as "Permanent Fund," "Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund." The Grand Lodge has a reserve fund reaching nearly $200,000. Over $60,000 had been disbnrsed on Home account. It is learned from the Proceedings that there are nearly 250 inmates in the Masonic Home. The outlay for the year for. their maintenance was nearly $62,000, and a statement is found in that connection that the cost per capita is $196. This .far .exceeds the outlay of our Masonic Home per member, in St. Louis. Brother Jesse B. Anthony, Superintendent. of the Home, presented his annual statement. .It is an interesting exhibit of the state of affairs under his supervision. The farm belonging to the institution had been cultivated with good results, a full stlpply of vegetables being furnished for the Home, and for stock purposes.. The farm products sold amounted to nearly $2,700. The general health of the inmates had been fairly good. Brother Anthony stated that the Home is open to visitors every day in the week except Sundays and holidays. From tbiscondition, it is to be inferred that he is not annoyed and abused by comers and goers on Sunday who claim the right not only to visit the Home, but to inspect all its belongings, and inquire into its general m.anagement. We, who manage the Masonic Home in Missouri, have been pestered, while our Superintendent ha.s been greatly annoyed, as well as condemned, by this class of visitors.. We have found itnecesgary to establish a rule like the one just mentioned by Brother Anthony.. He furnished the average ages of the inmates:. that of .men,' something over seventy-two yeara.; women, about seventy ; boys of ten, and girls of nine. It is 路路learnedfrom the report that the limit of the HOtne,so faras taking care of beneficiaries is concerned, is 250, which limit has nearly been reached. Numerous other reports. are found in the Journal, such as that of the Grand Lecturer, Grand Librarian, Accounts, Antiquities, Histo..

[Oct. rian, Boards of Relief, Honored Dead, and Appeal's. An extended report was presented by the Board of Relief of New York Oity. It is found that said Board had disbursed something over $20,000 in the way of relief. A resolution ,vas presented and referred to the incODling Grand Master, with power to act, by which he is empowered, if deemed prudent, to make arrangements for a proper demonstration in favor of Admiral George Dewey, the hero of Manila Bay. ,\\Yhen the election of Grand Officers was taken up, Past Grand Master Frank R. Lawrence nominated, for the office of Grand Master, Wright D. Pownall, Deputy Grand Master, in a very chaste and elegant address. The father of the nominee, the venerable Will. N. Pownall, who was over eighty years of age, fifty of which had been spent in the service of th~ Fraternity, was present. Unanimous consent was granted that the ballot of the Grand Lodge for Grand l\Iaster be cast by the honored father of the one put in nomination. The election was made unanimous, and Wright D. Pownall was declared Grand ~Iaster. He accepted the election in a chaste and sensible address. The, rest of the Grand Officers were elected by acclamation. The report of the Committee on the John L. Lewis Monument was presented, showing that $1,400 had been raised for the purpose, and the proposed monument will be ereGted and ready for dedication by the 1st of October. 'J;he Grand路 Lodge very liberally set apart the sum of $1,000, to be placed in the hands of the Grand. Master, to be used by him in his discretion, in connection with the Memorial services to be observed on the death of George Washington. The Committee on Appeals presented an elaborate review of the subjects submitted to their consideration. An appropriation of $400 was made for the General Masonic. Relief Association. I have thus presented a cursory' review of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of New York.. Its session was a grand one. He who would review the transactions of that Grand Lodge, as is desirable, must write a book. I now turn attention, and will notice briefly the report on .correspondence, prepared by our excellent Brother, Jesse B. Anthony, Chairman. It covers 216 pages. Brother Anthony was assisted by :Brothers Wm. J. Duncan and Emil. Frenkel. The latter did the translating of foreign matter. Tbe work embraced an examination of the doings of seventy-nine Grand Bodies, American and foreign. The review is voluminous and most valnable as an historical production. It contains large appropriations from the Journals examined, thus furnisbing~in extenso, important matter gathered from the various Grand Lodge Proceedings. In this respect the report is very complete. Our Jonrnal for 1898 was thoroughly reviewed, and a' fair synopsis路 given of the transactions of. the seventy-eighth annual communication. ~eferring to .my treatment of thesabject of perpetual jurisdiction, and that "each . Grand Lodg.e issove'reign within its own territory,"

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the committee said.: "We think the concensus of opinion is rapidly tending towards the principle" expressed in the quotation made from my repor.t. I thank Brother Anthony for this view of the question, and for his-recognition of the argument presented on this much mooted subject in my review.. He appropriated my statements concerning our management of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and the many embarrassments incident to the control of the institution. Recent added experiences but strengthen the expressions contained in the extract he so generously appropriated. One trouble with which we have had to contend in directing the affairs of our Home, bas been the meddlesome gossipers, and self-constituted smelling committees, who have prowled about the Home, seeking to find outsometbing by which their evil natures could bring complaints against Superintendent and Directors. The devil never had more industrious and active agents doing his work than these long tongued and pestiferous meddlers. And, sad to say, the most of, them were not of the masculine gender. Brother Anthony furnished a very interesting "flistory of the Grand Lodge of New York," briefly reviewing the varied phases of its existence leading up to the present unifieda.nd vital status of that Imperial Grand Jurisdiction. His sketch was intended to silence the charge of a certain writer on the Pacific Coast who favored dividing his Grand Lodge territory into two jurisdictions, awarding one-balf to a couple of colored men, while the remainder Dlight he used by "poor white trash." Said innovator asserted "that two regular Grand Lodges may l~wful1y exist in the same State,"and offered as proof that "In New York there had been three." Why did this disturber of the peace of the Masonic fall1i1y not tell the whole truth, and inform the 'public that in New York: there had been, during passing years, two recusant bodies besides the regular G'rand Lodge? Why did he seek to create the impression that dual Gra.nd Lodges exist in New York now? Whydid he not point to the present proud position of the leading Grand Lodge of the world, as at this time it stands united, the result of that unity th~,t he would gladly destroy by ic.oso路clastic vaporings and suicidal eruptions'? Brother Anthony efIectua]}y silences all suen special p~efJI.dings as were thus offered by the Wasbington .Ajax of modern Buncombe. He shows "that there'never has been, at. any time, but ONE REGULAR Grand Lodge in the State of New York." It seems st~fJI,ng'e to what extent a man wUlg.o to make himself offensively o1iiCiollS, if not ridiculous. BrotheJ."A~thonyperformed a praisewoi':Pthy tae;t in producing historical facts~e()iQntervailthe mere assumptions oi:tbe Ws;J,shington ico~oclast. WRIGHTD. PowN.An.~,NewYork, Grand Master. EDWARD M. L.EI:I拢.BBS, New York, Grand Secretary. JESSE B. ANTIION'Y,Utica, Com. on Cor.

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NORTH CAROLINA-IS99. ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Raleigh, on the 10th day of January, 1899.. M. W . Bro. Walter E. Moore ,vas Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Jno. O. Drewry, Grand Secretary. A number of Past Grand Officers and Grand Representatives were in attendance. Finding no recapitulation in the Journal, I am unable to determine the number of Lodges represented. The G~and ~ecretary reported a membership for the State of 10,954. .ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Moore covered five pages, being the briefest document of the kind falling u:nd~r my eye for the present term.. He stated that during the past year relations with other Grand Jurisdictions had been most fraternal. Refe,rence was made to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington having established fraternal intercourse with certain clandestine parties known as negro Masons. His'repudiation of said action was emphatic and pointed. No official rulings were reported, although' he had been called on for decisions in a great many cases. He declined to report rulings made, believing that former action on the part of the Grand Lodge met all the cases presented. The death of Brother John H. Mills was recorded in the Address, and the statement made that he, for the last thirty years,had been the leading spirit in that Grand Jurisdiction. It was he who first drafted the resolution which made the "Oxford Orphan Asylum" possible, and was the first superintendent of that institution. No Grand Officer of the jurisdiction had been called to lay d,own the working tools of the Oraft. The Committee on "Fraternal Dead" presented a very proper tribute to the memory of Brother Mills, the founder of the Oxford Asylum. The committee said: "His 1ife beamed with love, and his heart with the most generous impulse and .charity, giving his whole existence to tbE1,jp~pban 'children of North Oarolina.. " The Grand Master created two Lodges ander dispensation during his official term, and these weredq,ly chartered at the session. He reported the revival of three dormant L&dges. The Grand Secretary's report was submitted, and contains some valua'b>le,路路iniormation aside from the usual statistical exhibit.. The incp,mie,!orthe year amounted toa little over $6,000. Grand Secretary Drewry said: "The condition of Freemasonry in North Carolina was never more satisfactory than路 at the present time, and this favorable condition has been produced largely by, the wise, conservative, and efficient management of our present M.. W. Grand Master."

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ORPHAN ASYLUM.

A report was submitted by the directors of the Orphan Asylum which contains this statement: "A majority of the board visiteu the Asylum a short time ago, and made a thorough examination,and is of the unanimous opinion that, in the selection of Colonel Hicks, Superintendent, and Mrs. Bemis as Lady Supervisor~ we have made no mistake." The Grand Lodge seemed to have differed with this report, as respects the "Lady Supervisor," and adopted a report that the directors of the .AsylunYbe instructed to abolish the position of "lady supervisor," and that the duties discharged by that party be performed by the Superintendent and other employes of that institution. In this manner the institution saves $1,000 per annum. In accounting for the funds of the Asylum, the Treasurer of the Board 'reported the assets for the year at $28,450, all of which had been expended except $2,477. The institution "is on the borrow." It appears from the report that they have borrowed $5,000, and owe other amounts, making an aggregate indebtedness of $6,500. The Superintendent of the institution reported that the per capita for the maintenance of the children is between $60 and $70 Two hundred and seve'nteen children were reported in the Home, fifty-six having heen discharged during the year.. The Superintendent reported many permanent improvements as· having' been made. The report shows a net income from the printing office, wood working shop, and shoe shop, of $2,000. ' This is a fine showing. The report, as a whole, shows the institut.ion to be in a:fiourishing condition, with· fine prospects for the future. "The moral and religious instruction.". of the children is held to he of prime importance, and claims a good part of the attention of those in charge. The State of .N orth Carolina annually bestows $10,000 npon the institution as a free-will offering. , The question of "negro Masonry," as recogni,zed by the Grand Lodge of Washington, was referred to the Oommitteeon Jurisprudence, which committee reported at considerable length, recommending the adoption of a series of resolutions.• •The report and resolutions were adopt~:d. The Lodges in North oa.roli na were instructed not to admit to Masonic intercourse any Mas:on who is a member of any Lodge working under the juriedicti.on of the Gran.d Lodge of Washington. .A. very interesting bistorieal$ik~tch is found in the Journal QfM. W.. Bro .. Smith, P. G.Master,~~e~mpaniedby a striking picture,of a:aold-time Colonial gentle.m.an1l1Ild officer. He was Colonel on the st~:ff of General Washington duri~i~tbeAmericanRevolution.For h is valu.ableservices in the cause of<.A.merican Independence, the United Sta;:tesGovernmen t bestowed u:P!OD. him. a tract of 20,000 acres of land. He was one of thenlembers oft:benrst Board of Tru·steesof theUni-

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versity of North Carolina, and was its first benefactor, having given to that institution the above named amount of land, thereby founding an institution for the perpetuation of learning among the people he loved so well. A strange history, that a man of such generosity and munificence of spirit should have died in poverty when nearly four-score years of age. The historian said he was buried at night to avoid a levy upon bis body by the deputy sheriff, who had claims against him while living. If there were. no other evidence of our advance in civilization to-day, the abolishment of suchan infamous law, as allowing creditors tosieze the body of the dead for their debts, demonstrates our departure from old-time and cruel customs. This generous and noble spirit was elected Grand Master, and served the Craft in North Carolina in the years 1808-9-10. He was bonored and trusted by his State, having been made Major-General of the State Militia after the Revolution, and became Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief, by virtue of his election as Governor in 1810. The Grand Lodge of North Carolina exhibited the true spirit of courtesy towards the wives, daughters, sisters and mothers of Masons by declaring that the Order of Eastern Star will~reatly increase the income to their charity,. the Orphan Asylum, and adopted a resolution .that the organization of the Eastern Star should be encouraged throughout the jurisdiction. It affords me pleasure to say to the Brethren of that Grand Jurisdiction, that the Order of Eastern Star of Missouri have achieved most gratifying results in behalf of our Masonic Home, having. raised the money to build a large and beautiful chapel in connection with our institution. Some Brotber,at the previous Grand Lodge session, hadoffered a resolution proposing to amend the law respecting "Cripples." The proposition was recited, that anyone who had lost the left hand or either foot should be eligible to receive the degrees of Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence said, that the amendment was an attempted innovation upon the ancient landmarks, and recommended that it be rejected. The recommendation was adopted. The Washington Memorial question was considered, and reported favorably upon, with a recommendation that the Grand Lodge officers be appointed to attend and participate in said ceremony, and for the purpose of defraying expenses, an appropriation was luade of $100, and $50 appropriated to aid the enterprise as now being managed by the Grand Lod~e of Virginia. This concludes a review of the affairs of the Grand路 Lodge, to be followed by the REPORT ON CORRESPONDENOE.

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fifty-six Grand Lodges. The report covered eighty-nine pages. This was his third report. He grows better and better, like wine, with age. His work is a review, in all said term means. There are fewer excerpts than in former reports, showing that the writer studied and assimilated the matter read. The report is, as a consequence, fresh and appetizing. Our Journal for 1898 received courteous attention of two pages. His notice embraced a very careful and concrete statement of our work at that session. Brother Collins is giving character to the work on correspondence by his familiarity with the line of pursuit, and with growing experience. I am pleased to record he is Committee on Correspondence for the next term. R. J. NOBLE, Selma, Grand Master. JOHN C. DREWRY, Raleigh, Grand Secretary.

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DAKOTA~1898.

THE NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in Fargo, commencing June 21st, 1898. M. W. Bro. Robert M. Carothers, Grand Master, presided, with M. W. Bro. Frank J. Thompson, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. A number of Past Grand Officers were in attendance, with representatives from forty-four, out of the forty-eight Chartered Lodges. The reported membership of the jurisdiction is 2,871. ADDRESS.

The Grand lVlaster presented a thoroughly practical business Addres.s, which opened with quite a lengthy exordium, full of good admonitions. He recorded the death of one of their Past Grand Masters, Brother Wm. H. Best, who served the Craft in'1895 and '96. He died in the month of l\iay, 1898, in 'the forty-eighth year of his age. .A long'list of derceasedmembers of sister Grand Lodges found a place in the Address. New Lodges had been created by 路oirder of the Grand Master, in three different instances. Dispensations had been issued for two regula.r I.lotlges, 8.ud one for an irregular, or' ,M;ilita.ry Lodge, which was attaQhed to a battalion of troops from that g.ta.te to the Philippine Islands. The Cqlonel of the command was apJPointed W. M., the Senior Wal,"dell w~sa Major, and the Junior War~en"Wiasa Captain. The report orf the C(i)mmittee on Military Lodge8h(~ia:,tilycommended theactioll ofth.e Gr~:o.d Ma,ster, and endorsed biE!re~()mmendation,that the members of eJai4.organization be exelIlptiedfr9~~oQigedues during their enlistment in. tlie United States Army. .~Ae t'YoLodges created under dispens.at~~n received Oharters duringthe.f:le搂;sion.

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The Grand Master reported seven official decisions made during his term of office, which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The question of proficiency received due consideration, and a proposition was disctlssed, requiring the recipient of the M. M. Degree to become proficient in the lecture of the same within sixty days after having received that honor. This proposition was referred to a Committee on By-laws, and several amendments were piled onto the resolution; finally, on motion, the whole matter was laid on the table. The Grand Secretary, Brother F. J .. Thompson, submitted a very, interesting and valuable report. The announcement ,vas made that returns from all Lodges had been received, and, "after great trials and tribulations, had been corrected," except in a few instances. The net increase during the year was shown to be 135, being seventeen over the previous year. He said there are fifty Lodges on the roll, including the two under dispensation, which, as above stated, received Charters during the session. Brother Thompson is a bard worker, and the Grand Master recognized most gracefully bis efficient aid and valuable services. He congratulated the Grand Lodge on having a Grand Secretary who "fits his office." Attention was called to the fact that the Gl'and Secretary's salary had bpen fixed in former years at $500 per annum; regarding this"as insufficient compensation, the Grand l\laster recommended that the salary be fixed by a sliding scale, increasing his compensation as the membership increases. The Commtitee on Finance recommended the adoption of the proposed increase, so that the prospect is that Brother Thompson will grow in finances as the Grand Lodge grows in numerical strength. If themembersbip of that jurisdiction should ever reach the 8,000 figure, BrotberThompson would :receive $2,000 salary, according to the scale adopted. Grand Master Carothers thought that by the time the maximum would be reached, the most of those present would be dead, and possibly forgotten, except the Grand Secretary, whom be hoped would be perfOrD.1ing his present functions, long after the $2,000 figure had been reached. Brother Thompson, in his report,gave a very clear and valuable account of the Grand Lodge membership register, which he had about perfected for that jurisdiction. The income for the year, from all sources, amounted to some $6,000. Delinquent Lodges are liable to a fine under the regulations of that Grand Lodge, of $5, against each and every such delinquent.. Several delinquent Lodges were listed for punishment under this regullition. A motion was made to remit themnes of. the derelict bodies, but the Journal announces that the Grand Lodge in the matter, clearly indicated its determination to

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enforce the law on all Lodges having no good excuse for such unpardonable delinquency. The Grand Lecturer, Brother Lindsey, submitted his report, on which a committee commented, and recommended that compulsory schools of instruction of one days' session, in each Lodge, be dispensed with. The same committee recommended that the jurisdiction be districted,and meetings held in each district annually. This recommendation was adopted and the State divided into eleven different districts. The Craft seems to have been troubled up there with a sort of mongrel system of keys, or some other printed matter, called "Ecce Oriente." All such printed stuff was positively· prohibited by the Grand Lodge. The Journal throughout is a very interesting one, and the Grand Secretary is to be complimented for the good taste and elegant manner shown in its production. Two attractive pictures are found in the work; one of Brother Carothers, the retiring Grand Master, and the other of Brother Frank J. Thompson, the irrepressible Grand Secretary. He looks like a man who means business and has the force to do it. There is no report on correspondenGe.Brother Thompson, the Committee appointed to perform that labor, gave as his reason for not baving prepared the work, that the duties assumed in preparing the card system, and arranging their library, prevented the writing of the report on correspondence. He is chairman for the next year. GEORGE H. KEYES, Ellendale, Grand Master. FRANKJ. THOMPSON, Fargo, Grand Secretary.

NORTH OAKOTA-1899. The Grand Lodge of North Dakota met in the city of Fargo, on the 20th day of June. The session embraced two days. It was presided over by M. W. Bro. George H. Keyes, Grand Master. M. W. Bro. Frank J. Thompson, P. G. M., was at his post as Grand Secretary. Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers· and representatives of forty-two Lodges were present. ADDRESS.

Aij. Address covering fourteen pages, embracing many and various matters", claimed the consideration of the Grand Lodge. The"Honored Dead" of· the home and sisterjnrisdictions were duly remembered. While none of the present Grand·Offic'ers· had been cut down, two of the Past Grand Officers had been called from labor. R. W. Bro. Thos.. J .•.. Wilder, who had served a term RsGrand Senior Warden in ~he

[Oct. early history of the Grand Lodge, and Grand Secretary, and a.1so as Grand Treasurer. He likewise filled the position of Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for a time, and for some years prepared the report on correspondence for the Grand Lodge. Judging from his varied works, and the testimony of his Brethren, Brother Wilder was a good and useful member of the Fraternity. A Past Grand Treasurer, Hon. Frank A. Briggs, late Governor of the State, departed this life some time in 1898. The Grand Master said: "In his death the Grand Lodge has lost a valued member, the Fraternity an eminent Brother, and the world a g~od man." This is a tribute worth living for. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reported several official rulings made, which were duly considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence. They were approved after slight changes made in some of them. The Grand Lodge adopted an aUlendment to the by-laws, locating the Grand Body in the city of Fargo for a term of five years, beginning in 1900. The Grand Master mentioned the coming Washington Melllorial services, to be held in honor of the father of his country, commemorating the death of the distinguished citizen and Mason. I have never said so, but the idea of. celebrating the death of a man,路 especially such a character as George Washington, has seemed a peculiar proceeding. The observance of given events should be occasions of joy. I am not gladtbat Washin~ton is dead. The committee appoin'ted to consider the subject declined to recommend any participation in the proposed services, and did not recommend the appointment of delegates to the same. The Grand Master announced that he had granted dispensations to "confer degrees in less than the statutory time." He bad created five new Lodges by dispensation. The same were severally chartered during the session under review. 'Corner-stones of the Masonic Temple in Fargo, and' 'The State Industrial School for Manual Training"路 were laid under the official supervision of the Grand Master. REPORT OF THE GR.AND SECRETARY.

Brother Frank J. Thompson, Grand Secretary, presented his annual report, which furnished a very路 satisfactory statement of affairs. He announced with satisfaction, the fact that returns from all the Lodges had been received within the limit prescribed by the law, and that dues and ~~es had been received from all sources under obligation the Grand Lodge. He was thus able to furnish a complete statement as to mem,;bershi p, finances aD:d such other matters路. as belonged to his depatr!tIX1ent~ The membership of the jurisdiction shows up well, there being enrolled in the IJodges,3,169,as against 2,871 members last year,

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indicating a gain of 298. This is certainly very encouraging as ~o increase. The income from all sources was stated at $3,249. Brother Thompson said that everything evidenced a "condition which is solid and substantial." Grand Secretary Thompson is a "workman that needeth not be ashamed," and is performing strong and intelligent labor, which will tell upon the destinies of the Craft in that jurisdiction. No report on correspondence. JOHN A. PERCIVAL, Devils Lake, Grand Master. FRANK J. THOMPSON, Fargo, Gr. Sec'y and Com. on Cor.

NOVA SCOTIA-189B. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Lunnenburg, on the 8th day of June, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Thomas B. Flint, Grand Master. R. W. Bro. Wm. Ross, was Grand Secretary. Other officers and Past Grand Officers and r~presentatives of Lodges were in attendance. As is the custom with oor Brethren in that jurisdiction, after the Grand Lodge was opened, they repaired to church where a sermon was delivered, following which, the B,odyreturned to the Hall and entered upon the work of the session. From' the recapitulation furnished, I learn that there are sixty-one Lodges, with a membership of 3,883 in the jurisdiction. A small gain was reported. The Secretary reported that all Lodges had made returns. The membership of that jurisdiction is printed in the Proceedings by Lodges. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master presented an Address, thoroughly business in its character, covering twenty-seven pages. He opened with complimentary greetings to the Grand Lodge, reported the death of forty-one members in the jurisdiction, offieialvisits made, announced divers路and sundry official acts. Respectingtneirfinances he said: "Our financial condition,although not what might be characterized as 'flourishing,'yet, consj.dering our circumstances and difficulties, may be pronounced as satis.factory." Reference was made.路 to a Masonic Home, the. Gra'.fl.d L~,~g~ previously baving adopted.favorable action looking to its eatabl~shment at a future day. TheGJ;$na.Master said he saw no very clear w~,y to practical work in that directiiQn. He had received an invitation to atte:t;ld theWasbington Memorial service at Mt. Vernon, Va., and re;irerred .the matter to the Grand Lodge.

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The Address contains some very interesting correspondence, showing that the address to Queen Victoria, on the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign, had been duly recognized and appreciated. Considerable attention was given to the subject of the Grand Lodge of Peru. The Address touches upon many things of local interest that need not be mentioned here. He closed with proper expressions of appreciation for the services and aid rendered him by the Grand Secretary, Brother Ross. The Address was followed by reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters of the jurisdiction. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Brother Ross, Grand Secretary, furnished a full and complete exhibit of affairs pertaining to his position, embracing a financial statement which shovfs that something over $3,000 bad been received in the way of funds.. He stated that "Some of our Lodges have furnished signs of encouraging progress, while others are numerically and financially decreasing.. .,A. retrospect of the past year, makes me conclude that Masonry is bolding its own. Peace, good order, and harmony prevail." Brother Ross is a capable Grand Secretary, and furnished a good Journal. The business throughout the session was peculiar to the jurisdiction, referring to matters of home concern. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report on correspondence covers 175 pages of the Journal. The Proceedings of sixty.. two Grand Lodges had been examined and passed upon. From the conclusion of the Grand Secretary's report it is learned that the work had been divided among three Brethren, who composed the Committee on Correspondence. Two of these reviewed forty-three Grand Lodge transactions, while the third had "married a wife," and was too happy for anything, "consequently did nothing. Brother Ross, Grand Secretary, at a late hour, had to hurriedly review seventeen Grand Lodge Proceedings. He apologised for the un \lsual delay in bringing out his Grand Lodge Journal, caused by waiting on the "happy married man." He tersely remarked, concerning said party, "No one should assume or undertakea. Masonic duty unless ready to perform it within the time assigned to him." Moral: Either get a new committeeman, or one that does not get "married." Our Missouri Proceedings for 1898 received most courteous attention, having been assigned more than five pages of space.. Brother Ross was tlJe reviewer of our Proceedings, and acquitted himself with credit, both as to matter and spirit.. He made copious e~tracts from the Address of Grand Master Tygard, and other matters that arrested his attention. He pronounced the Address of Brother Tygard as "business-like and instructive." Concerning the Proceedings sent out

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by this Grand Secretary, a volume of 324 pages, he said: " How such a volume could be ,ready for delivery three days after Grand Lodge closed, appears to us nothing short of a miracle." I will say, for the information of Brother Ross, that I have everything printed and ready to be bound before Grand Lodge meets that is within the range of the possible, so there is nothing requiring delay. The transactions of the three days' sessions are printed during the evenings and nights followjng the day's enactment of business. In this way my work is ready for delivery within forty-eight to sixty hours following the close of the session. I record with pleasure that both the Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected. BROTHER THoMAsB. FLINT, Yarmouth, Grand Master. BROTHER WM. Ross, Halifax, Grand Secretary.

OHIO-1898. THE EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The session was held in the city of Columbus, commencin~ on the 19th day of October, 1898. M. W. Bro. Nelson Williams, Grand Master, presided, with R. W. Bro. J. H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. There were present a number of Past Grand Masters and other Plist Grand Officers. From the excellent summary furnished by Brother Bromwell, Grand Secretary, I learn the-re are 500 active Lodgp.s on the roll, 486 being represented. The membership for the term just finished amounted to 42,848. The Grand 8ecretary said that'there was a net gain of 1,135, bringing the average gain for the last eleven years, up to 908. This is certainly gratifyin~ progress, but' we'must remember that the Ohio jurisdiction is one of the grandest of the Sisterhood of American Grand Lodges, standing fourth in the list of numbers,' New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania leading in the order named., ADDRESS. ,

An unusually lengthy Address emanated from the Grand East, which was . . an able, practical document,fuHof int~restin2 businessstlch as annually emanates,from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. It eUlbracesa great variety of local matter. He re-portpd the laying of corner-stones, dedication of Halls, visits made,and installati-oD of Lodge CHfi路(路ers路. The A<itclress, throughout, evidenoes. exten.ded activity andcominendable interest. He reported tf\Dofficial'rnIings which received the approval of tae Grand Lodge throu~h the <Jo,rnmittee on Jurisprudence. Three new Lodges had been created under dispensation,. which were reported

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to the Grand Lodge, and in due time charters severally granted to them. He announced the continued existence of nlost fraternal relations with the sister Grand Lodges. Peace and harmony bad prevailed among the Lodges as well. The Grand Master reported that since the last session, death had dealt very kindly with the officers of the Grand Lodge, as none had been called hence. Extended mention was made of the existence in that Grand J urisdiction of "clandestine Masonry." It will be remembered, that some years ago, members of three or four Lodges, whose Charters had been arrested for disloyalty and rebellion, pretended to organize in that State a Grand Lodge. It is also stated that about thirty-five subordinate Lodges were 'said to have been created by this spurious G'rand Lodge. The Grand Master said, these men had formerly been members of and expelled from legitimate Lodges, and are in possession of some portion of the secret work. fIe further announced that during the year a number of these men, realizing the mistake they bad made, renounced allegiance to this clandestine body and sought to become members of regular Lodges. A special committee reporting upon the subject presented by the Grand Master, reported a plain statement of facts. Two parties who had been active in the illegitimate Grand Lodge,peti. tioned the Grand Lodge of Ohio for restoration. The conclusion of the committee was, that. those路 who had received the degrees in these clandestine Lodges are not Masons, and never can be, except by regular election and initiation into Masonic Bodies路路 owing allegiance to the Grand Lodge of <?hio. I am gratified to learn the position of the Grand Lodge on this subject, as there is now in the city of St. Louis a man holding a dimit from one of the spurious Lodges located at Columbus, Ohio. The said party disavows any knowledge of having been made a Mason in a clandestine Lodge, and is recognized . he1'e as an honorable citizen. The Grand Lodge of Ohio lays down the law by which he can obtain the lDenefitsof Masonry in the future. It would be well for our Lodges in Missouri to investigate with great care all applicants for affiliation hailing from the State of Ohio.. The p.arty referred to above has visited one of our St. Louis Lodges and filed his petition for memhership. Obtaining a list of the spurious Lodge.s in Ohio, I found that his Lodge was listed as one of the "forbidden" kind, and so notified the Lodge to which he had applied for membership. Any "Lodge in Missouri having doubt of the genuineness of the standing of members of Ohio Lodges can obtain information by writing to this office. A genuine MaaQnfrom Ohio will not object to being investigated, and the "clandest~~es" had better not attempt to impose upon us. .The Grand Lodge ati~~ii~lession restored the two penite.nts who appealed for Masonic clem.e~cy on the ground of repentance and 'promise of amendment.

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Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru, the Grand Master reported that that Body had restored the Bible to its place on the Masonic altar. Grand Master Williams said he was gratified that no hasty action had been taken in declaring non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Peru. By their own action they have shown the right spirit.in repudiating the action of the former Grand Master. This is the attitude occupied by the Grand Lodge of Missouri On the question. M:ASONIC HOME.

Grand Master Williams presented a charming comment on the work that Masons of Ohio have done in preparing a Home for their dependent ones. He announced that the Home had been completed and paid for. His recommendation was approved, that a per capita be levied upon the membership of the jurisdiction, by which a sufficient amount may be raised for the maintenance of the Home. The Grand Secretary said: "The only liability is the per capita of fifteen cents on each member for the Ohio Masonic Home." This indicates that the institution is to be cared for and perpetuated, although it is the opinion of this writer, that the time will come in the enlargement of the institntion and increased number of inmates, that they will require a larger revenue than can be derived from the per capita named. The Grand Master reported an unusually long list of special dispensations. I looked in vain to find any privileges granted to override the la w by conferring degrees out of time. The Grand Treasurer reported for the year, including balance on hand and receipts, $54,392. Cash balance on hand, after disbursements, amounted to about $30,000. The Grand Secretary furnished such a report as I would expect to emanate from that able and competent Gratid Officer.. He announced with great pleasure that all the Lodges in the State bad made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. He called attention to the necessity of dnplicate returns. He recommended that in future the Secretary of eftcb Lodge should be required to ,furnish returns in duplicate. From the foregoing it. is路 inferred that this has never been done in the past. It iaa rule of long standing in the Grand Lodge of Missouri, that tb,e Gra.nd. Secretary furnish Secretaries of Lodges two blanks; every Sectetaryia required to fill both, preserving one copy and furnishing this om~e with the other. The value o~tbisrulehas been seen in numerous instances where Lodges were dest;royed by. fire and all their properties oo~sn,med, when they were wboIlydependent upon the returns in the ()ffic~ of the Grand Secretary for correct lists of their members. invitation was extended the Gl'andLodge, during its session, to Masonic Home, which was accepted. Later in the session

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the Brethren took the cars and proceeded to the Masonic Home prem-. ises, located near Springfield, where an enjoyable time was had, when they returned to Columbus in time for the evening session. A report was submitted by the Committee on Corresponiience, of which Brother Wm. M. Cunningham was Chairman, recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Belgium as an independent Grand Body, and asking for an exchange of Grand Representatives. From the report of Brother Cunningham, it is learned that the Grand Orient of Belgium has surrendered all right to and control of the three Symbolic Degrees, and that the路 Grand Lodge now recognized is legitimately a Body of Symbolic Masons, equivalent to that of our own. A singular case, perhaps the most humiliating that can happen to a l\lason, was reported to the Grand Lodge, in which the W. M. of - Lodge had presented himself in an intoxicated condition, and had been removed from the Grand Body. The matter was referred to a special eommittee, who said: "We found him in the condition reported." The matter was referred to the Grand Lodge for action, and on motion of Brother Woo. B. Mellish, it was resolved that the said-be deprived of his mileage and per diem for the session, and be denied the right of a member of the Body during the session. I would conclude that he would feel very "blank'" by the time he got home. Observance of the Washington Memorial service at Mt. Vernon, Va., in November, 1899, was approved by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, when the Grand Master serving at that time will be authorized to represent his Grand Lodge, and participate in the M~morial ceremonies. The Grand Lodge, prior to its adjournment,'" did the handsome thing by appropriating $6,000 of its fund toward the maintenance of their Masonic Home. A resolution was adopted, directing the preparation of a Past Master's jewel to be presented to Brother Nelson Williams, .retiring Grand Master. I have thus路 gleaned from the prodeedings all that is of general interest. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

l\iI.W. Bro. Wm. M. Cunningham submitted. tihe annual review, which covers 273 pages, being something larger than his former work. I have more than once expressed my appreciation of the superb ability . and valuable services evidenced by Brother Cunningham as a review路er. I do not desire to be considered fulsome in my tributes in this direction, but renew the testimony of the past. The work under examination shows great familiarity with the general work of the Grand Lodges whose Journals he noticed. I find that he had passed in review Inore than/sixty Grand Lodge transactions on this continent, together with qaiteanumberwhich he calls ,,, Non-English-speaking Grand Lodges."

99 In the great majority of cases he "generalized," but as occasion offered came down to "hard pan," and discussed subjects with his usual vigor and force. His work is a superior exhibit of the general doings of Grand Lodges.' His comments are in keeping with the standard long since established as a writer on correspondence. In writing up the history of the Grand Lodge of Washington he justly characterized a phenomenal personality in that jurisdiction. who seems to have suddenly made' himself conspicuous by becoming ridiculous. 'Itis well understood thatsiaid party has n0t been a Mason oyer ten years, if that long; yet, "Solomon in all his glory," and with all his wisdom, was a pygmy in comparison to his glorified self. Brother Cunning-ham says that said party ~'seems to delight in posing as the disinterested defender of clandestinism, .Cerneauism, the pretended claims of bogus Masons, the advocacy of the claims of so-called negro Masons and negro. Lodges of the United States to Masonic re,cognition, and the denial of Grand Lodge sovereignty,and. its supremacy in anyone jurisdiction." Brother Josiah H. Drummond, of Maine, in speaking of the same combination of pomposity and presum.ption, said that his report shows it'The calibre, characterization and character of its author so plainly upon its face, that an extended notice of it would give it an importance that it does not pos,sess." It is believed that a general characterization of this champion of all irregularity· and pretense will consign him to legitimate and well deserved obscurity, if not contempt. Brother Cllnningham is of the opinion that the aforesaid Washington Mason has increased in "egotism, sophistry and discourteous expressions." I t is to be inferred that such a character would increase rapidly and grow proportionately larger on the weak side, and develop his lower self, as time, place or opportunityofiers for him to gain what he conceives to be prominence, but is really most reprehensible. notoriety. This writer . has no interest<''in Scottish Rite Masonry,- and is known not to have sympathized with the conflict pre.cipitated in some of our sister Grand Lodges on the Cerneau question; bu,t,since the followers of that so-C'affileclrite bave forced an issue with te,gittimate Masonry, and b e e : n t o t h e establishment of an irregular, unauthorized, clandestine Grand Lodge in the State of Ohio, .and it is the duty·· of every true my reprobation .of .the OOUl'Sie Mason to reprobate such jpn.rsned by an illegitimate in· the Grand Juris,dietio'n:of O·hiois intended to be as of all who uphol<;i and ses.in that institution. I .put myself ollirecord. as e:nt;$rtaining the mos,t condemnation . 01 the man, i:n;:"Washington, who our Ohio Brethren .811\1:.; upheld means,· .and dismiss the subject bti<:si~.ply sayi:ag hie All that has been said by such

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writers as Brothers Drummond and Cunningham is as just as severe, and deserved as just. Our Proceedings for 1898 passed under the careful eye of Brother Cunningham~ who accorded us six pages of his space in noticing the transactions of that session. It is a thorough review of our doings. Due consideration was given to every matter of interest, and very graceful cOlnpliments paid to us in our work of advancing true and legitimate ~1asonry in' MissourLConcluding his valuable report Brother Cunningham said that he i.ntended to submit a further report in relation to Mexican Free Masonry but circumstances had prevented it. He announced his favorable views of the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico, and believed that great Body is honestly striving to place itself on a strictly Masonic footing. However, he saw no necessity for any haste in the matter, and 路did not deem a recommendation on the subject as required at present. The element of discord thrust upon the Masonic Jurisdictions of this country by the untimely and unnecessary action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, received a passing notice as he wound up bis year's labors. With the usual fraternal and courteous spirit characteristic of Brother Cunningham, he expressed most profound respect and loyalty for his own and all other legitimate Grand Lodges of .Masons, and love to the Brethren, especially to the Oommittees on Correspondence. E. O. GULLIFORD, Oleveland, Grand Master. J. H. BROMWEIJL, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary. WM. M. CUNNINGHAM,Newark, ,Com. on Cor. I

OKLAHOMA-le99. The seventh annual commnnication of this Body was held in OklabonlR City, February 14,1899. M. W. Bro. Enoch M. Bamford was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. James S. Hunt, Grand Secretary, with representatives of twenty-five ('bartered Lodges. The growth of this youngest member of the Grand Lodge fautily has been phenomenal. There is encouragement contained in an admonition found in the "Great Light of lVlasonry." It says: "Despise notthe day of small things . " In other words, do not discard the day of "smaH" beginnings. It was "the day of small things" when the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma was organized, yet, at the seventh annual communication there was shown an envoUment of路 forty-fonr Lodges, with a membership amounting to neltrly2,OOO, .and a reported gain of over four bundred for the year. If 路'tne moral tone and fraternal spirit of the Brotherhood in that juris-

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diction shall keep pace with the progress already evidenced, Oklahoma will soon be a very ~trong Grand Body and a bright starin our Masonic firmament. The Grand Master said in his Address: "I think it can be said, the material received will prove to be living stones in the Masonic Temple of Oklahoma." He further added: "The year has been one of prosperity for the Craft in this jurisdiction. Our increase in the number of Lodges in the last year has been over twenty-five per cent. I believe our membership will be very materially increased this year." All of the above is quite encouragin~.and presents a promising outlook for that young Grand Lodge. After large experience and long connection with. the Fraternity" this writer would utter a word of caution. There is always danger in a new community, made up of a cosmopolitan population actuated by varied motives, lest the inrush shall be such as will cause embarrassment by overloading the Craft with questionable materiaL I express the hope that our Brethren in Oklahoma will guard well the gateway to the ~'Holy of Holies" of Freemasonry. The Grand Master reported that' 'the Grand Officers of our own jurisdiction have been graciously spared the past year." The Lodges chartered at the former session had been duly constituted, and dispensations granted by the GrandMaster during his official term for the formation of eight new Lodges. Seven of these received charters during the . session. A number of spe<?ial disI)ensations were reported, the majority of which were to confer degrees. in less time than aUowed by law. DEOISIONS.

The Grand Master reported twenty-one oflicialrulings路 whieh were passed upon by the Comrnittee on "Law and Usage." They were approved with: but few exceptions, three of them being disapproved. In .one case the Grand Master ruled that the. Senior Warden ofa chartered Lodgeconld dirnit for the purposie of assisting in the formation of a new Lodge. This ruling was not confirmed by the committee, und.er the existing.law.. In comznenting upon Decision 14, which was disapproved, the committee said: .'. 'fWetbinka man who lives for twenty-five years as an Entered Apprentice would best begin agai.n from路 the foundation." This is 路al"e,0'OIxunendation路 I have never met with in my Masonic reading, ano:h()'R!e it may never become all establi,shed law in the Fraternity.I~wo~Idappear that the action of ~~e Gran.d Master in grantingpermis,s:~ po confer degrees ontoI,time did not meet with favor,as shown.ef(),~lowingquotation from.. the rep,ort of the Committee on "L:aw "Us:age." ,"PROT;ES1'against conferting degrees, and baHotixrgoii:~ the regular time, approved." I have not found the Hprotest1're~e:rrea to in this sentence. A resolntic>nwas presented by SOUle one,pro:j)o,sing "That Masters who have

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been appointed by the Grand Master, and have served as Mastel's of Lodges under dispensation, be, and are hereby declared to be Past Masters." This resolution was not approved. From the Grand Master's Address I learn that the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma has a strong law embodied in its constitution against vices that are too common among Masons, and that are tolerated by many of路 our Lodges throughout the Order; it reads: "Any kind of gambling, profane swearing, or the intemperate use or sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, is unmasonic, and a bar to Initiation, Passing or Raising in a Subordinate Lodge, and the practice thereof shall subject the offenders, who are Masons, either to ad~onition, reprimand, suspension, and in extreme cases to expulsion." If this law is rigorously enforced in that Grand Jurisdiction, Masonry will comnlend itself to the consciences of all good men in the sight of God. On the subject of negro Masonry, Grand Master Bamford uttered no uncertain sound. His treatment of the subject was quite lengthy and forcible. He did not recommend路 non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington, but exhorted the Brethren to try to win back our erring Brethren in that jurisdiction to the old and beaten paths of Masonry. He recommended the appointment of a committee on the subject, urging the Grand Lodge of. Washington to retrace her steps so unwisely taken. Said committee was duly appointed, with instructions to report at an early day to the Grand Secretary. Such report, if made, does not appear in the Proceedings. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Grand Secretary, Brother Hunt, submitted a clear, businesslike document, which embodied a fund of information of interest to the local Fraternity. HEf'reported the income at about $1,900. which, added to the funds already on hand, aggregated a total of $2,735. The disbursements for the year, left in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, $1,628. This is a good showing on the line of finance. The Grand Lecturer, Brother W. R. Brown, submitted a very interesting statement respecting his labors during the term. This quotation will be of interest: "The Lodges are improving in their work.. It is being done in a better and more satisfactory manner." ORATION.

The Grand Orator, R. W. Bro. Charles Day, delivered an oration, and received therefor the thanks of the Grand Body and the compli~ ment of having it printed in the Proceedings. It covers four pages, and is a pra,ctical presentation of the subject in hand. lam glad to record tha.~ there was no "spread eagle" dis.played on the part of the Grand Orator. An invitation was tendered the Grand Lodge by the ladies of

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the Orde'r of Eastern Star to·· attend a banquet and participate in the social festivities of the occasion. The invitation was accepted, and the Grand Lodge subsequently tendered a vote of thanks to the ladies for their courtesy in providing a social and banquet in honor of the Grand Lodge. I have thus closed a brief examination of the transactions of the seventh annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Tlle membership of that Grand Jurisdiction is reported by Lodges in the Journal. CORRESPONDENCE.

The work of reviewing fifty-six Grand Lodge Journals was performed by R. W. Bro. James S. Hunt, Grand Secretary. The report covers 208 pages. In stating his appointment as committee, last year, I said, if he does as well in the work of reporting as he did as Grand Secretary we might expect a treat. Well, in quantity, he has surpassed my expectations. There is strength and humor in his work, he being outspoken on all questions claiming bis attention. He devoted a large number of pages, by way of introduction, 'touching upon the subject of Mexican Masonry. He paid particular and unsparing attention to the Gran Dieta. He considers that Masonry is a bastard in conception that has never risen to respectability in Mexico. He said that "rival political parties were known as the York and Scottish Rite parties," and that "Masonry was all things to all men" until the Gran Dieta came along, which had become "all things to some women." It is his opinion that the Gran Dieta bas sunk Masonry to its lowest depths by rejecting the Bible as its Great Light, and by making women Masons and chartering Lodges of women Masons. He further said: "The country . nor the people are adapted to Masonry, and an hundred years of probation are not too long to demonstrate her capacity to rise to a faint conception of the great principles of the Order." Brother Hunt is fraternally severeon the Mexican institution known as the Gran'Dieta. Be merciful, dear Brother, to these people who have been ridden to deatl} for centuries by a corrupt church, and have not yet risen to a level to appreciate our advancement and advantages. In bis introduction he treate9: of various·other subjects, such fl,S the lim.it of jurisdiction over reject~d Irlaterial, the drastic laws against non-affiliation, the Wisconsin plan of relief, which he would not eI.l.aorse, and suspension from al~tberights and privileges ofM.a.sonry :lor the non-payment of dues.. The l~tter he denounces as unmasonic. He then touched upon negro Ma.sonryas endorsed by the Grand Lodge of Washington. He dryly remarked that "If our Washington Brethren were desirous of according an expression of sympathy with negro ¥asonry, the Lodge of Sorrow· would have been a very appropriate proceeding.',

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The report throughout is written, and well written. From a picture of Brother Hunt, furnished in the Proceedings, I would conclude that he is not a boy, but a man "of lawful age." His work proves him to have opinions of his own, and that he possesses the courage of his convictions. Our Grand Lodge Proceedingsof 1898 received full consideration:and courteous attention, nearly four pages being devoted to the work of review. He pronounced Brother Tygard "An able and vigorous Grand Master." He reviewed his decisions, quoting therefroID, and made extracts from the report of our Committee 'on Chartered Lodges. He also presented our financial status as a Grand Lodge, and considered the work reported, throughout as "A splendid good showing for this great jurisdiction." Referring ,to my mention of his good work last year, as Grand Secretary, he seems to have been slightly lifted up by my compliments. I am sorry that my good opinion of Brother Hunt flattered his vanity more than it inspired his pen. The Great Light says: "A man should not think mqre highly of himself than he ought to think." But Brother Hunt will improve with age a:nd experience. I am happy to record the fact that he was continued in charge of the department of correspondence. I hope to meet him in this field of Masonic effort in future. W. L. EAGLETON, Pawnee, Grand Master. JAMES S',HUNT, Stillwater, Grand Secretary.

OREGON-1899. The forty-ninth annual communication assembled in Masonic Temple, in the city of Portland, on the 14th day of June, 1899. M. W. Bro. John B. Cleland was Grand Master, whose picture graces the Proceedings as a frontispiece. M. W. Bro. James F. Robinson was Grand Secretary. In addition, there was a full list of Grand Officers,. twelve Past Grand Masters, and representatives of ninety-five Lodges. The membership was reported at 5,143, indicating a gain of 280 for the term. I regret that the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge reached me at so late a period in the season, when my report on correspondence had already been路 completed. I am under the necessity of making a very brief, and consequently unsatisfactory review 'of the Oregon Journal. ADDRESS.

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vain glory to this able official to say that the Address is of superior merit. Like many of our Grand 路Masters, in his exordium, he had something to say about the war) the gallantry of ourtrooIJs on land and sea. U uder the caption of Fraternal Dead, he recorded the decease of M. W. Bro. Geo. M. Stroud, P. G. M., and Grand Lecturer. Very kind and fraternal tribute was paid to the memory of this deceased Mason, to whom all honors were accorded by his Grand Lodge, when the mortal part was committed to Mother Earth. The Oommittee on Fraternal Dead, the Ohairman of which is myoId friend and ministerial路 Brother J. R. N. Bell, presented a tender tribute to the worth and Dlerit of the deceased.. R. W . Bro. Thos. L. Wallace, Past Grand Junior Warden, has also been called from labor, to whom proper tribute was paid in the Address. The deceased of other jurisdictions were fraternally mentioned by the Grand Master. He reported the constituting of Chartered Lodges previously created, Halls dedicated, corner-stones laid, and dispensations issued. He had rendered twenty-seven decisions. Tbey are firm and positive declarations of Masonic Jurisprudence. In a large number of instances his answer was, to questions presented, an emphatic, great, large "No." The Committee on Jurisprudence, passing upon these decisions, declared them to be in accord with Masonic usage and the law of that jurisdIction. A question had been submitted as to the right of a Brother Mason to rent the lower portion of the building for saloon purposes, the Lodge room being above. The Grand Master said be had the right to dispose of his property in any manner selected; but, that it was not legitimate for a Brother to exercise such legal right. It is the opinion of this writer; that a路 Mason who would rent bis property, whether in connection with the'Lodge building pr not, for 8,a100n purposes, should be tried and punished for aiding and路 abetting the crime of liquor-selling-in other words, legalized murder. The Grand Lodge of Oregon has an amount of money on hand known as' .the "Educational Fund," amounting to some $10,000. They likewise h"ave control ofa Building Association. This property, real estate and .. appurtenances, was comput~<lat nearly $80,000. The Grand Master calledt he attention of the.Gr~l1d Lodge to the Washington. Memorial service to be held in D~,ee~1:>~r, 1899. He was compelled. to pay passing attention to "negro Masoqry, so-called," and embodie~in his report the fintlings of the. Grau<t Lodge of Massachusetts in 1876, holding the colored so-called;Mas~:tlie Body to be irregular. Cqncluding l:lis views on . thesubject, Gr~:tldMaster Cleland.said, speakill~ of the sovereignty of GrandLodges.:)~'~o~stablisha principle in derogt:ttiol). of this .authority will destroy.~~e comity and Masonic harmony wll;i.cl1 haBheretoforeprevaHedth~ougbout the United States. No less pernicious in practice ,would be the institution of two or more Grand

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Lodges in the State, each claiming jurisdiction over Ancient Craft Masonry. If, in such case, one is to be subordinate to the other, no necessity for the second exists. If each one is independent of the other, conflicts over jurisdiction would arise, and confusion prevail." The Grand Secretary, myoId friend and Brother, James F. Robins on, submitted a statistical exhibit showing the receipts of the year to ha ve been $5,594. From his report I learn that there are ninety-nine Lodges in that jurisdiction. The Committee on Grand Master's Address congratulated him upon his admirable work. This jurisdiction has not established a Masonic Home, but a resolution was adopted at its recent session, looking to the care and maintenance of the indigent children of Masons, as well as to aid them in .obtaining an education. Before the session closed, a Past Grand Master's jewel was presented to Brother Jacob Mayer, as a token of eatt'em in which he was held by the Grand Lodge. Thus hurriedly I have passed over the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, and now turn my attention, in conclusion, to the REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This review was made by M. W. Bro. Clow, P. G. M. It covers 190 pages, and embodies full and extended notices of the Proceedings of fifty-three Grand Lodges, Missouri being in the number. Our Journal w.as accorded five pages of his space. Speaking of the A.ddress of Grand Master 'I'ygard, he said: "It is a business-like paper." He approved of the decisions rendered by our Grand Master, and said, resprcting dimits without privilege: H Will Brother Vinci! kindly explain what is meant by 'Dimit without privilege'?" I most certainly and cheerfully respond to the inqui;ry of M路. W. Bro. Clow. We have a law in Missouri which permits a Mason to withdraw from the Lodge when he does not set up in his application for a dimit, the purpose to affiliate with another Lodge, join in forming a new Lodge, or to move out of the State. In other words, occasionally a Mason desires to sever his connection 'with the Lodge having no purpose to affiliate or seek membership in the future. Under our old law he was not allowed to withdraw except for the purpose already indicated. Having no purpose to affiliate or assist in forming a new Lodge he could not obtain a dimit, hence was held in leash by the law, despite his desire to abandon Masonry. We now give a certificate without privilege certifying to the fact that he had retired from the Lodge in good stand Ing. This act deprives the party of all rights .and privileges, nothing being left but the possibility of his being restored toMa~onic standing should he ever express a d~sire to return to the fold. Brother Ulow mentions very favorably our Masonic Home. According to, hi~ estimates, the .keeping of the inmates of our Home is very

1899.J expensive, as he figured out an annual per capita expense of over $200. I do not know on what basis he calculated. We had 107 inm"ates when the report mentioned was rendered. The maintenance of this number for the year was something over $14,000, and thh~ includes items of expense that should not have been charged to the maintenance account. The actual cost per capita, excluding buil(ling~, repairs, insurance, taxes, etc., amounted to less than $130. Brother Ulow evidently thinks that our expense account for maintenance is exorbitant, because he said: "Having always regarded the Missouri Home as the most economically mana~ed of any institution of the kind ill the United. States, we refer our Brothers and Sisters, having the organization proceedings in charge, to the above as an example of the minimum of the cost." He will permit me to say to his "Brothers and Sisters" of Ore~on, that about $8,000 of the aggregate expense Ulentloned in the bill of particulat":S referred to, had been expended for matters entirely out of the mere line of taking care of the members of our Home. I cordially appreciate the remark of. Brother Clow that the Masonic Home of Missouri is most economically managed. Being a member of the Board of Directors and VicePresident, I am in close and constant touch with the direction of affairs, and happy in the consciousness that our management is 'as near complete and perfect in every respect as human agency can make it. The lateness of the hour forbids further conference with our M.W. Bro. Clow, for whom I have learned to entertain the highest appreciation. I take leave of him, as in the past, with cordial affection, entertaining the cheerful hope that we maybe spared to meet again in this pleasant relation. JOHNM. HODsoN,Portland, Grand Master. JAMES F. ROBINSON, Eugene, Grand Secretary. ROBERT CLOW, Com. on Cor.

PENNSYLVANIA-1898. 'ÂŁhe Journal of Proceedings contains the minutes of quarterly communications held in March, June, September and December, tog-ether with the annual communication, held on the 27th of December, 1898. At all these sessions M. W. Bro. Wm. J. K.elley, Grand Master, presided. Brother Wm. A. Sinn was Grand Secretary. There was an enlergency communication held during the1~J3,r. The GrandMaster stated that he had' 'called the meeting for the purpose of making (by virtue of his, preeence), Masons at sight." At~Blidl)leetingthe three degrees were conf~rred severally upon three candidates. It is to be hoped that their improvement in Masonry may be as rapid as their making.

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At the June meeting, upon a report of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge fprmally recognized the Grand Lodge of New Zt->aland, and fraternal regards were extended to the same. At the September communication, a report was made by the Trustees of the Stephen Taylor bequest. From said report it is learned that Brother Taylor bequeathed to the Grand Lodge the sum of $10,000, on condition that the same should be invested in good securities, the principal to remain invested forever, and the income arising therefrom to be appropriated and used by the Grand Lodge for charitable purposes. At this session the Grand Secretary reported the ~xistence iathe jurisdiction of 429 Lodges, ,,"ith a membership of 52,060, indicating a gain of 1,029.. At the December quarterly meeting it is stated that 361 Lodges were represented.. At tbis session the election of Grand Officers took place. The trustees of the various funds held by the Grand Lodge severally reported, showing the condition of the Thomas R. Patton bequest, the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, the Girard bequest, and the Stephen Tay lor bequest. It may be stated, in passing, that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has been singularly fortunate in being made the guardian of large tr,ust funds to be used for charitable purposes . The Oommittee on Finance presented an extended report showing the revenues of the Grand Lodg~, income from Masonic路 rents, dues and other sources, amounting to $142,000. It is stated in the _l\.ddress by the Grand Master that the indebtedness of the Grand Lodge bad been reduced the preceding year $153,650, leaving an unpaid balance to be met and discharged of $258,150. At this rate of reduction it will not be long until the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania will be entirely out of debt, and be the possessor of the finest 路Masonic property on this continent, if not in the world. A.t the annual communication, December 27th, the Committee on Correspondence, through its Chairman, Brother Michael Arnold, presented a ringing report concerning the departure from legitimate Masonic methods of the Grand Lodge of Washington. The committee well said: "If the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington is permitted to go unrebuked, and is followed by other Grand Lodges, there will' be two Grand Lodges in this jurisdiction, with the result that neither will be entitled to the full and undivided respect of the Craft." Fastening' upon the Grand Lodge of Washington the well sustained and unquestioned charge of irregularity, the committee said: "It ma.y be. stated as a sound Masonic maxim that路'A Grand Lodge that recognizes and fraternizes with a clandestine Lodge or its members, thereby makes itself clandestine.' "'Tpe committee concluded its report as follows: "We therefore reco~mend that fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Washington be suspended until that Grand路 Lodge

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shall have withdrawn its recognition of the clandestine Lodges within this jurisdiction." The report of the eommittee,with its recommendation,was un3jllimously approved, as shown by' the record. During the session the Grand Master introduced Brother Julius F. Sachse, who delivered a very interesting address, which was a valuable contribution to the history of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He received the thanks of the Body for the same, and it found a place, on motion, in the J ourna] of Proceedings. Brother James B. f:;enner, of Virginia, was presented and delivered an address in relation to the celebration of the Washington Centennial in December, 1899. At this session, near its close,. Grand Master Kelley delivered his Address. Among other matters of interest are found a number of practical decisions. He ruled, that no Masonic. Lodge, as Bu(~h, can take part in a civic parade. Concerning Masonic fnnerals, he said that it was not necessary that all pall bearers should be Masons. Ht:l added, that at such funerals no Masonic clothing is permitted. I am pleased to record his official view as found in the statement that, "A supper and dance cannot be given under the auspices of the Lodge." He said that age has nothing to do with the qualification of a petitioner for the degrees or membership. Other matters of local interest are found in the Address, at the conclusion of which the Grand Officers, previously elected, were inst~lIed in their respective stations.. The newly installed Grand Master, Brother Henry W. Williams, delivered a very appro.. priateand, well timed, inaugural. Ife was pleased to state that the general outlook of the jurisdlction was cheerful and hopeful. He further said, the ~rowth of the Fraternity had not heen phenomenal, hut healthy, steady and permanent. I quote this: "The last three Governors elected by our people have been active Masons. -'This closes my Dotice of the transactions of the Grand Lodge. I find, in the minutes, an account of the laying of the corner-stone of the Capitol Building, at Harrisburg, which took place on the 10th of August, 1898. The occasion ,vas presided over by Brother Kelley, Grand Master, who, at the opening of the ceremonies,delivered an Addres$; and following theceremoniesaddr~sses'were made by the Governor of Penn~ylvania, Brother Daniel F. Hastings, and tbeGraud Orator of the occasion, HoD.. Brother Alex K. McClure. CORRES:J?ONDENCE.

Avery thorou~h review of the l?ro0e:edingsof fifty-six Grand Lodges wasnlade by acomrnittee consistiRlg <Jf'nve members, namely, Br<:>thers ~rIl()ld, McCay, James, Mc:Olal路y)a~~)~~mberton. The report.em~raced 259 pages. In the introductionf;tlrl~ishf'd, reference was made to sUOleets yet under discussionamongt:ae Grand Lodges of the country, sllchas perpetual jurisdiction. andrpnyaical qualifications. Respectin~

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perpetual jurisdiction the committee said: "As路 a Lodge, it is not bound to admit as a visitor one who has been rejected by it: the initiation of such a person in another Lodge can do the rejecting Lodge no harm." This is a much more conservative view than was held by the distinguished Obairulan on Correspondence in Pennsylvania, R. W. Bro. Richard Vaux. I am gratified to see the more moderate view taken on this subject on the part of our Pennsylvania Brethren. Speaking of the subject of physical qualification, the committeesaid: "We notice that one Grand Lodge does not consider the loss of a leg a disqualification." No doubt the committee had in mind the unreasonable and unmasonic position taken by the Grand- Lodge of Missouri, which allows the privileges of Masonry to be conferred upon parties who can, by路 aid of artificial appliances,conform to the necessary ceremonies. Commenting upon this action of the Grand Lod~e of Missouri, the committee asks: "Does this mean cork legs or false teeth?" I cannot answer as to the question of teeth, but our Grand Lodge has opened the door to persons with but one leg, and one of our Lodges has already initiated, passed and raised a candidate with a cork leg. While the subject was under discussion,at our last Grand Lodge SJeasion, a memher of the Body presented the pertinent question, "Whether the artificial leg was of lawful age?" No answer was furnished. Referring to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington which has recognized clandestine Lodges, the committee eXlJressed thehop'e that said Grand Lodge may reconsider its action路 so that fraternal relations m,ay be established between it and other Grand Lodges which, like Pennsylvanha., have broken off fraternal intercourse. Commenting upon the decision of the Grand Lodge of Alabama respecting the fitness of a person to be made a Mason who cannot read or write, the committee said: "We do not initiate such persoDs." The committee gleaned extensively from the Grand Lodg-e Proceedings reviewed, and furnished a superb report. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, for the years 1897 and 1898, were reviewed by Brother J. M. Lamberton. Due attention was, paid to the transactions of both sessions, and ample quot.ations made therefrom. The writer said, respecting the man who cannot speak above a whieper, that such is not practically dumb. Referring to the statement made by this writer that England has never "exchanged" r~presentative8 with Missouri, he called attention to the fact that Brother Baker is the representative of the Grand .Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of England. While that is true, and Brother Baker was commissioned as our representative, that Grand Lodge has not appointed a representative at this Grand Lodge; therefore, I said that the Grand Lodge of England had not EXCHANGED repTesentatives with the Grand Lod~e ofMis~ouri. The .Address of GrandMaster Tygard, who presided at the session of 1898, was characterized as a "practical document." Speaking of the custom of the

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Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in creating new Lodges, Brother Lam路 berton said that, in his jurisdiction those who desire to form a new Lodge petition for said privilege, and the Grand Lodge grants a war.. rant, if deemed proper, and the Lodge is constituted under said document. The authority to set the Lodge at work is called a dis路 pensation when the service is rendered by any other party than the Grand Master. The work in its entirety is a thorough review. HENRY W.WILLIAMS, Philadelphia., Grand Master. WM:. A. SINN, Philadelphia, Grand Secretary. MICHAEL ARNOLD, Chairman Com. on Cor.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-189B. TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the town of Summerside, commencing on the 24th day of June, 1898. M. W. Bro. Leonard Morris was Grand Master and Neil McKelvie, Grand Secretary. 'rhere were present a number of Past Grand Officers, and representatives of twelve Lodges. There are 525 melnbers enrolled in that jurisdiction. The income for the year was $273. ADDRESS.

An A.ddress of ten pages emaDat~d from the "Grand East," in which the Grand Master said: "For the mos;t part peace and harmony pre.. vail throughout our jurisdiction, and we are in pleasant relation with the sister Grand Bodies of the路 world." He announced that DODeof the members of the Grand Lodge bad been caUed from labor by death duringtbe term. He was pleased to state that although this was the smallest Grand Body in the world, they received many kindly notices from the larger jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of Peru had been condemned for its irregular cours,e,. and its action received the just reprobation of Grand Master Morris. The Grand Master reported a number of visits made during his official term, and had granted dis:pen:s8tion for the creation of one Loc<lge. Said Lodge was continuedorl'probation for another year. '1'llie Grand. Master announced that theirnnances were in better shape than forBorne time. The relief fund had~lso been considerably increased, amo;unting at present to nearly.$300. 'He s'aid the membership had Dot be!.$~.materiany enlarged. during~~~yearhutthat they were holding their own. '1'he Grand f:jecretary presented a very 'brief report, which embodied aU 'be matters that bad received his oonsideration. The Cornmittee

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on Grand l\laster's Address submitted a very favorable report. It is observable that our English Brethren always compliment their Grand Masters very highly. The salary of the Grand Secretary was fixed for the ensuing year at $150. The Grand Tiler for the session received the sum of $5. No report on correspondence. The Grand Master, Brother Morris,and Grand Secretary,Brother McKelvie, were both re-elected, and reside at Sumnlerside.

QUEBEC-1899. The twenty-ninth annual communication was held in the ~ity of Montreal, commencing on the 25th of January, 1899. M. W. Bro. E. T.D. Chambers, Grand Master, was present and presided. R. W. Bro. John H. Isa:lcson was. Grand Secretary. Other Grand Officers were in attendance. Quite a number of Past Grand Officers were present with representatives,of forty-eight Lodges. Representatives of twentyseven Grand Lodges were enrolled. There are fifty-five chartered Lodges and two working p.nder dispensation, with a reported membership of 3,643.路~ . ADDRESS.

Grand Master Chambers presented an exceptionally interestin~ and instructive message to the Grand Lodge. He furnished a brief sketch of Masonry in the Province of Quebec, stating that the Grand Lodge had been formed just thirty years before. At th at time there were only twenty-one Lodges in the jurisdiction with a small membership. The growth of the Fraternity bas been ~ratifying, as they now have nearly sixty Lodges, and well up t9 4,000 members. Masonry has a mission in the Province of Quebec : that section of路the Dominion being largely Catholic, the population is strong in its opposition to the freedom and moral sentiments of Freemasonry. It is hoped tbat the Fraternity will be as "a light shining in a dark place, a day star from on high," to thousands. The Grand Master created two Lodges under dispensation, which were duly chartered. Some special privileges were granted to do work out of time. One decision was reported bearing upon a case where a member of a Lodge had threatened that a candidate for the Mysteries should be rejected.. The Grand Master ordered in such case that charges for unmasonic conduct should be preferred agains t him. The Grand Jurisdiction of Quebec is still annoyed by the presence of Lodges owing obedience to the Grand Lodge of England, thus maintaining, in opposition to the will of the local Fraternity,Lodges thttt are disobedient and out of line with the generally recQgnized

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sovereignty of Grand Lodges. More than ten years have elapsed since efforts were started to induce the Mother Grand Lodge to withdraw the Lodges thus acting in defiance of the rights of the local jurisdiction. The Grand Master called attention to the valuable production of the Committee on Correspondence, stating, by way of compliment, that the Committee, Brother Whyte, had spared no efforts to make bis work instructive and profitable to the Brethren. He urged a due consideration of the valuable report rendered by said Oommittee. The report of the Committee on the State of Masonry ,v'as very complete. The committee were very complimentary in their recognition of the services of Grand Master Chambers. The Grand Secretary, Brother Isaacson, submitted a brief general statement, showing the progress of the Craft in that jurisdiction. He said the Masonic year had been one of advancement, and "harmony" seemed to have generally prevailed. The Committee on Finance, in reviewing the work of the Grand Secretary, said: "The ~reatest praise is due to the Grand Secretary for the satisfactory results connected with his labors." Extended reports were furnished by all of the District Deputies, which show a gratifying and healthy condition of the Fraternity. The Grand Chaplain, Rev. H. A. Brooke, delivered an address, discourse, or sermon, as you please to name it, in the presence of the Grand Lodge. The same vvas ordered printed in the Journal. From the report of the Committee on Finance, it is learned that the outlay for the year amounted to $2,400.. The Grand Lodge. of Quebec is anxious to secure what is known as the "Montreal Temple" property. After two years of official service, poplliarizing the office of Grand Master, Brother Ohambers retired from his responsible position, saying: "Whatever may be my future lot in life, I shall look back with special satisfaction to the term of office that is now expiring." Brother Ohambers made a good Grand Master, and conducted a very able and satisfactory administration of affairs. Having missed him from his former post as Oommittee on Correspondence for two years, I now take pleasure in recording the fact. that he has been returned to that station, and is Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. The report submitted for the year was prepared by Brother Will H. Whyte, Committee. It covers 116 pages,and embraces brief notices of the fifty-eight Grand Lodge Proceedings reviewed. Of course, he could present nothing more than mere summaries, in view of the limited space used as a Committee. Brother Whyte is a .good gleaner, and retired from his weU...filled position with credit tobimaelf and honor to the Fraternity. Our Missouri Journal for 1898 was duly recognized, and some two pages allotted to a review of our work. Quoting the decision of Grand Ma:siter Tygard, that a Brother convictedÂˇ ofa criminal offence is not G. Lâ&#x20AC;˘ .A.P.-8.

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necessarily guilty of a Masonic offence, Brother Whyte said: "This is strange doctrine to us, as we have always been taught that all offences against the laws of God or the ordinances of the law, were Masonic offences." I quite agree with Brother Wbyte in his construction of Masonic Law, as to offences. A Mason guilty of violating the laws of his country, rendering himself thereby a criminal, is unsuited to an Institution founded upun tLe Bible and tea('hjng a high standard of morals. Brother Whyte speaks kindly of my report on Correspond.. enee. I take leave of him with pleasant recollections of our brief association, and, while regretting his disappearance froln the reportorial field, I most cordially welcome back to the ranks of the Guild our M. W. Bro. E . T. D. Chambers. B. TOOKE, Montreal, Grand Master. J. H. ISAACSON, Montreal, Grand Secretary.

SOUTH CAROLINA-1898. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY"SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

At this session of the Grand Lodge there were present M. W. Bro. Jacob T. Barron, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Charles Inglesby, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, with Past Grand Masters and representatives of 154 Lodges out of 183 on the roll. The membership of the jurisdiction is reported at 5,840. The Mayor of the city of Charleston, P. G. Master J. A. Smith, extended a hearty welcome to the Grand Lodge, to which the Grand Master responded in appropriate terms on behalf of the Grand Lodge. ADDRESS.

A brief Address, ,,-holly taken np with business, was submitt~d by the Grand Master, in 'which atteDtion"a~ called first of all to the d~ath of one of their District Deputy Grand Masters, Brother R. S. Porcher. The Grand Master described the condition of the Craft as "encouraging, and in many instances satisfactory." He said he did not attach much importance to numbers, but felt that (lood results would follow from a uniform Ritual and the visits of Grand Officers to subordinate Lodg-es. He had created one new Lodge under dispensation. Four Lodges that bad been in a comatose state were re\1ived. Special dispensations were reported in numerous cases for the conferring of d'egrees out of the ]>i"e$cribed time. He said time bad been taken from professi.onal engagements8ufficient, to enable him to visit fourteen Lodges dur.ing

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the term. Two decisions were announced as baving been made, which met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Both had reference to the subject of physical qualification. In one instance the candidate was slightly lame, or, as the question reports it, "He limps very noticeably." In the other, his little finger and the next one to it, on the right hand, were slightly crooked. In both instances the Grand Master decided against the eligibility of the parties, basing his ruling upon a provision in their Constitution that "A candidate must not be deformed or dismembered at the tiine of making, but of hale and entire limbs, orga:ns and members, as man ought to be." How does that compare with the declaration in the char~e of a Freemason as published by the Grand Lodge of England in 1723, which says: "He must be a perfect youth, baving no maim or defect in his body that may render him incapable of learning the art"? If all the fingers of a candidate ,were slightly crooked and he had Buch lameness as to cause him to "limp noticeably," could not this man, if moral, and intellectually qualified, "learn the art" of Speculative Masonry, and conform sufficiently to the rules and ceremonies of the degrees to become a good Mason? The Wa.shington Centennial celebration was mentioned in the Address, and the fact stated that funds to carry out the matter creditably by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina would be necessary. The Grand Master thought some appropriation.should be made. The committee on this subject said that "They did not feel sufficiently informed upon the use of the fund that is to be raised for the Centennial to be able to recommend an appropriation." Thi~reportwasadopted. The Grand Secret.ary, Brother Inglesby, subseqa~ntly moved that the sum asked for, sixty dollars, be appropriated out or the funds of the Grand Lod.ga, and his motion was accepted, by the committee andapproved.Tbe Grand Master said, respecting negro Masonry, that "This is the most momentous question now engaging the attention of the Craft through.. out. the United States." The committee reporting up<?n the sub~!e'ct brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge avery full and accurate view of the whole question, winding up with a resolution that as the Gr31nd Lodge· of Wasbingtonha~seen. fit to recognize as legitimate, negro Lodges, the Grand Lodge of$'outh Carolina expresses its mfo's,t unqualified condemnation of sucb, ~Rti,();1'l" and severs aU fratern.al co~rs!e with the Grand Lodge()f.",.a.~hingtonand its SUl)or'dlI1a!t,es~. Said report wasunanimotlsly adopted. ~be ,Grand Secretary and6-r~~~i~!~e.aSt1rer811bmittedjunand ,~OJ!l"l p~~lle$tatem.ents of, the 1iiseal:affailj§(:,~flthe Grand Lad ge• The Gral1d 'Elieasurer had handled for tb.e yea.r$9,426 that had come into his ha,nd.s., and bad disbursed. the eBtir~!amountexcept $47. I notieethe p2:Ii,-roU for the pre·eedingyeario(1)·.t:eClup $2,300. The income for the term closing at t~e session nownnder review, is nearly $7,000. The

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several District Deputy Grand Masters in the jurisdiction submitted their reports, and they are printed in the Proceedings. A committee reviewed these several reports, furnishing a concise view of the work performed by them. An invitation was received from Charleston Lodge asking the Grand Lodge to attend an "Oyster Roast" at the Isle of Palms during the session, which invitation was unanimously accepted.. The Gtand Secretary added a note to his Proceedings, saying that "The Grand Lodge enjoyed an excursion to the aforesaid oyster roast, where every body enjoyed the good cheer which was provided." A special committee was appointed on Ritual for opening and closing the Grand Lodge, and for the preparation of a Ritual for Masonic Funerals. Memorial tributes were paid to the Honored Dead of the jurisdiction.. It was ordered by the Grand Lodge that a suitable testimonial of its appreciation of the faithful discharge of official duties on the part of the retiring Grand Maste,r, Brother Jacob T. Barron, be procured and presented to him. CORRESPONDENCE ..

The review was made by that very capable and careful reviewer, Brother Charles Inglesby, Grand Secretary. The Journals of sixty-five Grand Lodges, American and foreign, passed under his notice.. The report covers 115 pages. It is largely written, there being comparatively few extracts in the work. Brother Inglesby is a reviewer in all that said term signifies. He sees all that is contained in the Proceedings, and gives well-condensed statements of the Grand Lodge transactions, accompanied with occasional practical comments. He is terse in style and candid in expression. Commenting upon the recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico by the Grand Lodge of Iowa, he said: "Weare earnestly of the opinion that it is a mistake.. Mexican Masonry, even from the most favorable standpoint,路is not Masonry as understood by us." He expressed regret that the Grand Lodge of Iowa did not concur with Brother路 Coxe as to Mexican Masonry. Ou.r Missouri Journal for 1897 received the courtesy of three pages, in which our transactions were fully and thoroughly reviewed. Speaking of the issuance of "dimits without privileges" by Lodges in Missouri, he said that he did not understandwbat they signified. I may explain in"brief that, under our law we issue to members of Lodges two kinds of dimits; one is a "dimi,t with privileges," and holds good for one year.. If after the .lapse of twelve months the party still remains una.ffiliated, he loses certain privileges, such as the right to visit Lod.ges, etc. .The second kind of dimit is. one "without privileges" to one who asks to be retired from the Lodge, and, in a sense, ceases to be in good standing by virtue of the fact that he does not intend to affiliate with a.nother Lodge. Commentin.g upon Decisio~ 10, that Grand

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Master Jamison made in 1897, which declare's that the daughter of a Master Mason is not entitled to Masonic charit.y after she has married a profane, Brother Inglesby approved the action of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in overruling the said decision, and concurs heartily with the committee that reversed the Grand Master. Referring to the condition of our Masonic Home he said: "It is doing a truly noble work." That is, the view that Missouri Masons take of the institution,and are proud of it as the glory of the Masonic Fraternity in this Grand Jurisdiction. In his admirable conclusion, Brother Inglesby treated of Peru, Mexican and negro Masonry. The latter subject called forth a lengthy dissertation on his part, in which he approved of the action of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and said : "We hope, for the sake of American Masonry, that every other Grand Lodge will take similar action, and we so recommend to the Grand Lodge of South Carolilla." I have already noticed and recorded the fact that his Grand IJodge put the ban of its severest condemnation upon the 'Grand Lodge of Wa,sh.. ington for its unpardonable folly. Taking leave of Brother Inglesby, both as Secretary and Oommittee on Correspondence, I desire to offer my heartiest commendation of his sterling worth and splendid work. BARTLETT J. WITHERSPOON, Lancaster, Grand Master. CHARLES INGIJESBY, Charleston, Grand Secretary.

TENNESSEE-1'899. EIGHTY"FIFTH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

Grand old Tennessee. The Mother of heroes, statesmen, j,urists, divines, orators and distin~uishecl. Masons. Of the latter clas,s the names of Wilkins Tannehill, Andrew Jackson, Edmnnd Dillahunty, A. M. Hughes, John S. Dashiell, John Frizztlll,Andrew J . Wheeler, George CO' Connor, Benj. F. Haller and W. H. Bumpas, all strike the thou.ght as among the great leaders of tbeMasonic bosts of Tennessee for four-score years. Tennessee is the Mother of Missouri Masonry. It is therefore but natural that wel'Iissouri Masons should entertain.a profound regard for the Grand LO(l[ge of Tennessee. The three Lodges created by that Grand Jurisdictiqnand planted in Missouri prior to 1821, were the component parts out qf which the Grand Lodge of. Missouri was organized, on the 4th daY~i~<~i~Y' 1821, when the "Grand.Officers we're duly installed with solemn. ~~~~~ony and consecration, and instal.. lation was performed." Seventy~ei~bt years .have CQm~ and gone since that event. A varied mingled history has beenitbat of the Grand J..Iodge of Missouri.

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While the daughter bas grown stalwart, and numbers hel' nlembership by many thousands and her Lodges amounting to over five hundred, yet she bas not forgotten her mother and is proud of the relationship: both as to what Tennessee Masons have done, the heroic record they have made, and the high moral ground now occupied by the Fraternity in that; Grand Jurisdiction. The eigbty~fifth annual communication was held in .the city of Nashville on the 27th day of January, 1899. There were present M.. W. Bro. Wm. H. Bumpas, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. John B. Garrett, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The record shows the presence of eighteen Past Grand Masters and representatives ~rom a large number of Lodges. The Grand Secretary failed to note how many Lodges were represented, or give the number in existence, and I am too busy to do the counting for him. From his comparative statement it is learned that there are 17,248 Masons in the Lodges of that State. It is announced that the net decrease for the year is 340. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Bumpas furnished an unusually lengthy message to the Grand Lodge, which is full of business from start to finish, and ably presented. The exordium of the Grand Master was eloquent and entertaining. He reported a large number of dispensations granted, and I note with pleasure that in no instance did he grant privileges to confer degrees out of time. The committee which considered the Address pronounced "the sentiments therein expressed as worthy of a heart full of love and patriotism, and that the same should find a lodgJD~nt in the honest hearts of the Grand Lodge." The ~three Lodges created by him under dispensation received Charters during the session, and two Lodges were granted letters of dispensation. Official rulings were reported amounting to twenty-nine in number. These were principally of local application and have no bearing outside of the jurisdiction. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved his rulings with minor exceptions, which do not affect the general principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. He proposed a change in the time of meeting, for reasons peculiar to himself, wl:!ich did not meet,the approval of the Grand Lodge. Respecting their Masonic Home, which seems to be the pride of Tennessee Masons, he said: "We bavenothing to bring from this grand aI;ld flourishing institution but good news." During his term of office he had issued an appeal for funds to meet the liabilities of the Home. Speaking of the work of the Board of Oontrol in charge of the management of the Home,he said that harmony had prevailed in thecoun~ns of the Board throughout the entire year. He presented a very earnest argl.lrnent, amounting to an appeal in behalf of "Old Masons," conten~[~gthat such should have the benefits of .the institution, because

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they have borne the burden and heat of the day, and deserve an aay 1um of love, where sunshine will fall upon their declining years t6 brighten and gladden the close of life. The committee on this subject, while commending the sentiment of the Grand Master, looking to the establishment of a Home for "old Masons," could not join in the recommendation, as the present time is not regarded as propitious for the undertaking. The Honored Dead of the jurisdiction were mentioned lovingly. M. W. Bro. A. M. Hughes, Past Grand Master, had been called to rest during the term. He was buried by ~he Grand Lodge, presided over by Grand Master Bumpas, who said that he was very near the' century mark when his lamp ceased to burn, and he died in the full hope of a glorious imnlortality. Brother John R. Frizzell, member of the Committee on Appeals and Grievan~es, had likewise been called away during the year. This was the eldest son of that lovely character and distinguished Mason of Tennessee, Brother John Frizzell, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary at the time of his death. I was pleased to number Brother John Frizzell among the true and tried friends of my Masonic history. Memorial pages were set apart in honor of these distinguished and worthy Brethren. Urging action upon the part of the Grand Lodge, respecting lenient . dealing with Brethren who had been unfortunate and thereby unable to pay their Lodge dues,the Grand Master said: "By no means be hat'sh and inconsiderate in dealing with your Brethren, and thus adding another name to the already long list of non-affiliates." Attention was called to the Memorial service to be held in honor of George Washington, in December, 1899. Action was had upon this question, and the Grand Lodge cordially approved the proposed observance, and instructed the incoming Grand Master to appoint a strong delegation of ten members to represent the Grand Lodge of Tennessee at said Centennial, the same to be without expense to the Grand Lodge. Treating the subject of Me:x:ican Masonry under the "Gran Dieta," the committee said it was not in possession of such facts as would justify any recommendation on the subject. The Grand ~laster recommended the preparation of a history of Masonry in the State of Tennessee, and. advised that proper steps be taken to procure material for such 'Work. The committee on this subject,. while approving the recommendation of the Grand Master, advised such work to be undertaken, if lit can be don~ without cost to the. Grand Lodge. If ever the work. is accomplished in that line it will have to bea labor of love. The Grand Mas,ter recorded the pleasure enjoyed in a lar~e number of visits to the Lodges of the State. His action in this respect. received commendation, as it was believed that theee visits are calculated to enhance the interests of Masonry.

120 More than a page was devoted by the Grand Master in his Address to the great and growing vices of profanity and intemperance. A stronger ar~ument against these sinful practices I have not found in the passing years. This subject was considered by the Committee on tJurisprudence, who said: "We most heartily and unequivocally, with all the force of our natures, approve of what the Grand Master says, concerning profanity and intemperance. These two vices, in our opinion, have sent more mortals to perdition, wrecked the happiness of roore homes, blighted the prospects of a larger number of commu.. nities, and committed more murders than all other vices combined." If the utterance of Grand Master Bumpas against these vices, with the finding of the committee, were published in pamphlet form and sent to the entire membership of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, good results would invariably follow. The misfortune about such deliverances is that t1:ley are seen and read by but a'small number of the Craft. Grand Master Bumpas began the rounding up of his able and unsurpassed paper by saying: "A new dawn seems breaking upon the world." On this text he delivered an amplified discussion full of thought, rich and entertaining. In reviewing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, I have found nowhere a message to a Grand Lodge, of superior worth, or more commanding force. The Grand Lodge was in good luck in tbat a suit had been deter'mined in its favor in the contest of a will wherein something over $2,000 had been secured in the court of final resort for the benefit of the Masonic Home. This institution seems, from the report of the Board of Control, to be in an eminently satisfactory condition. The only lack being plenty of money to carry it forward according to the design and desires of the Brethren. The Board reported that the small tract of land belonging to the Home was not sufficient for purposes of cultivation, andthat an additional forty or fifty acres should be secured, thereby increasing the crops that could be raised, and for the occupation that it would give the boys, and knowledge of farm work. The crop raised the past year was certainly creditable to the management put forth in that direction. A beautiful cottage had been added to the premises during the year and properly equipped, by voluntary contributions" without drawing upon the treasury for funds. A workshop had also been erected and fitted for use, thus training children how to earn an honest living before turning them out upon the world. An additional water supply had been obtained, and the school maintained for nine months during the year had been efficiently conducted. Religions services were held in. the afternoon of each Sabbath, and the Sunday scbool s~rvice had been promoted. It was announced that the health of the widows and

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orphans in the Home had been excellent, and that nodeatbs had occurred among the inmates. In the statistical exhibit furnished, I :find that the average number of members of the Home family, for the year, had been 108, maintained at a per capita of $55.66. This was certainly well down toward the possible minimum. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee is creating an Endowment Fund for the benefit of the Home. It anlounts at present to $3,533. The chairman of the committee on this interest stated that the fund is now large enough to attract the attention of the generous and philanthropic, . and they expect liberal contributions to it during the present year. I have thus gleaned, from the Proceedings examined, all matters of sufficient interest to place before my readers. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review on correspondence was again furnished by that very capable and brilliant Committee, M. W. Bro. George H. Morgan, Past Grand Master. It covers 115 pages. Brother Morgan is agleaner. This is shown by the fact that he collected and crowded into his work a large amount of matter from the Proceedings examined. The report is well filled with extracts made, followed 路in proper relation with terse and practical comments. The moral tone of bis work is most gratifying. I would like to meet Brother Morgan and say "Shake," on all issues vital to Freemasonry. His tribute to the Holy Bible is admirable. Speaking of it in its place in the Masonic Fraternity, he said: "Strike it down, and Masonry becomes only a sounding brass and tinkling cymbal. Discard the Bible from our altars and the altars of our hearts, and the Masonic fabric falls; and fall it should." Commenting on the facility with which Lodge degrees are conferred out of time, he said : "We doubt the propriety of such action. In Tennessee our law positively forbids this railroading process." I wish to add, So,does Missouri, the daughter of Tennessee. In reviewing ta8 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Brother Morgan said that M. W. Bro. J. W. Stone, Grand路 Master of Missouri, visited the Grand Lodge and was welcomed "dth grand honors. This is an error on the part of somebody by a large majority. In the first place, we never had a Grand Master by the name of Stone in the State of Missouri. In the next place, no Grand Master of Missouri has visited the Grand Lodge of IIUnois for many years, owing to the fact that our sessions are路 held .so near the same time, that such visit, however desirable, could not be made. And last, the name StoDe represents a man somewhat prominent in other pursuits of life, whom路 I would profoundly regret to see Grand Master of Masons in thisjurisdiction.

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Referring to the embarrassments met by the Masonic Home of Michigan, and the difficulty of supporting the same by voluntary contribution, Brother Morgan said: "That they would do well to follow the action of Kentucky and Tennessee, and raise the amount necessary by a per capita tax; then the burden will fall equally upon all, and none feel it." I wish to add Missouri to the list of names mentioned by him, and announce that we have adopted the per capita custom, thereby securing ample funds to carry forward the work of our Masonic Home without embarrassment. The plan works well, and no one complains or shows dissatisfaction. The Proceedings of our Grand Lodge for 1898 received the courtesy of a three page notice from Brother Morgan, which contains a very complete synopsis of our transactions. He approved the decision of Grand Master Tygard respecting the conviction of a criminal in the courts being guilty of a Masonic offense. I am surprised at the mistake made by Brother Morgan in noticing one item of business transacted by our Grand Lodge. He said: "Eighteen new Lodges were chartered this year." There is some difference between eight and eighteen. I fear that just at this point Brother Morgan's old enemy, rheumatism, gave him. an unwelcome twinge and caused him to drop his spectacles, or to see things "through a glass darkly." In reviewing the Proceedings of Washington, he reported at considerable length upon the wide departure made by that Grand Lodge respecting so-called negro Masonry. He appropriated from the report adopted by the Grand Lodge of Washington and made some vigorous comments upon. the same. It is the opinion of Brother Morgan that the Washington Brethren have reckoned without their host, because so far as Grand Lodges have spoken, it has been in words of strong condemnation of an unwarranted course of action. At this point it is proper to note the fact that the Grand Lodge of Tennessee adopted a report .bycompetent committee, respecting the action of Washington, declaring that said Grand Lodge had forfeited all claim to Masonic recognition and placed itself beyond the pale of fraternal relation. A resolution followed said report that the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Tennessee suspends aU fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons hitherto exercisingjllrisdiction in the State of Washington. Good for Tennessee. She is as sound on this subject as she is on all moral questions. At this point I am reminded of a ruling made by the Grand Lodge which I had overlooked. The question was submitted: "Is a member of a Lodge who has been elected to the office of Worshipful Master, and who is a saloon-keeper, entitled to installation?" The record says, "On motion, the M. W. Grand Lodge decided, in unmistakable terms, that no

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saloon-keeper should be installed Master of any Lodge in this lurlS~ diction." I can only add that the mistake of our Tennessee Brethren is foundin the faet that they have members in their Lodges who are saloonkeepers and. therefore liable to be elected :\lasters of Lodges. If they will get rid of that sort of ghouls and eliminate all such elements from the Craft in the jurisdiction, such a question as was propounded above will never arise. I take leave of Brother Morgan with the same expression of appreciation and good will as heretofore recorded, and hope he may survive rheumatism and all other aches and ills, and live for many years, even to .become a "veteran," as the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for his Grand Jurisdiction. At the close of the session Brother Wilbur F. Foster, Past Grand Master, presided at the installation of the Grand Officers, Brother Bun F. Price, Past Grand Master, acting as Grand Marshal. After appointments by the incoming Grand Master the Grand Lodge closed its eighty-fifth annual communication in AMPLE FORM. JOSEPH H. BULLOCK, Paris, Grand Master. JOHN B. GARRETT, Nashville, Grand Secretary. GEORGE H. MORGAN, Cookeville, Com. on Cor.

TEXAS-1898. SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Houston on the 6th day Present, M. W. Bro. John L. Terrell, Grand Master, Brother John Watson, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, fourteen Past Grand Masters and representatives from 400 chartered Lodges. From the report of the Grand Secretary it is learned that the memhership of the jurisdiction amounted to 27,718. From the same report it isgatbered that the income from annual dues footed up $18,46r5,whHetbe Temple fund amounted to $2,28q, which is the rent fr<?m their Mas,opic Temple. of December, 1898.

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In ()1p~nipg, he said : "From all parts ofq~r great jurisdiction come ,the gltli.q. .' news of, peace and harm.onY,a,1l10]),g the Brethren. Our Lodges ape prosperous." He presented a IqJ:lg list of Honored Dead in sister jurisd.ictions, and said, "That the' o:fl1cial ranks of our Grand Lodge re:rn~in unbroken." The Lodges chartered at the previous session

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had been constituted by competent Brethren. He had granted dispensations for the creation of six: new Lodges. These received Charters during the session. Quite a number of dispensations had been granted for minor purposes, and a number of requests for special privileges refused. He had granted Lodges permission to confer degrees out of time in five different cases. He refused to grant Lodges the privilege of sending out circulars, to create a Military Longe, to ballot upon petition for the Master Mason D~gree at a called meeting, and to confer degrees out of time in nine different instances. Those upon whom. degrees were conferred, in advance of the regular time required by law, were cases of emergency, the parties wanting the degrees before going into the arm y. A few official rulings were reported, some of which were clearly in harmony with established usage, such as the jurisdiction of a Loslge being determined by distance in a direct line, and not by traveled route. He decided that a Brother offering to visit a Lodge, has no right to demand that the charter shall be examined by him. Some of the decisions reported by the Grand Master were rejected by the Committe~ on Jurisprudence. Mention. was made in the Address, of their Widows' and Orphans' I-fome. He stated that the Board of Directors had accepted the title to about two-hundred acres of land near the city of Fort Worth, and had let the contract for the erection of a building. He congra.tulated the Craft. of Texas on the manifestation of the true Masonic spirit, in creating' this institution for the care of the widows and orphans of deceased Brethren. FINANCIAL.

Special stress was laid upon the question of finances, especially in view of the expenses that will grow. out of the maintenance of their Masonic Home. He said in the b~ginning of its history it would reqnire the expenditure of a large amount of money to properly equip it. He then furnished a tabulated statement, showing the annual outlay paid on account of the attendance of dele~ates at the Grand Lodge and the committee on work. These items of expense footed up, in five years, over twenty thousand dollars. There was an increase of expenses annually, showing that this burden will soon be very heavy on the Fraternity. The Washington Memorial Service received consideration and 路was considered by a committee which reported, empowering the Grand Master in office when the Washington celebration is held, to attend snch ceremony and represent the Grand路 Lodge, either in person or by some one to be appointed by him. It is to the credit of tb,e Grand Lodge of Texas that that body c9ntributed $500 to the erection of the Washington Monument. It is not supposed that

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Texas Masons will be less liberal in the recognition of the aniniver., sary of Washington's death than they were in the erection of his monument. Grand Master Terrell called attention to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington concerning so-called negro Masonry, and announced that he had appointedP. G. Master, Brother Mott, to investigate and report on the subject. Such report was rendered,' reviewing the whole subject most carefully and impartially, ending with the resolution that the Grand Lodge of Texas suspends all i,ntercourse with the Grand. Lodge of Washington, thereby cutti ng off all fraternal relation with that body and with the Masons owing allegiance to the same. The report was adopted. Grand Master Terrell closed his report by expressing his gratification that the Masons of Texas are evincing an increased interest in Ma.sonry and its teachings. The Deputy Grand Master, Brother S. R. Hamilton presented an Address almost as lengthy as his Chief. He had created several Lodges, under dispensation, performed divers and sundry acts, such as permitting degrees to be conferred out of time, rendering numerous decisions and other matters that in Missouri would naturally belong to the Grand Master instead of the Deput.y. I regard it as most fortu_ nate, for Masonry in Texas, that there was a Committee on Jurisprudence. Said committee recorded their dissent from anumber of his decisions, and evidenced a disposition to hold in check this officer who seems to have been as large in the exercise of his official function, as the Grand Master. The Committee on Grievances and Appeals were much in evidence during the aes,siion, and furnished a number of reports varied and lengthy. In reporting upon the prospect of the Home, the Board of Directors make a very elaborate statement of the affairs connected with that institution, now in process of erection. The Board stated that they had received a proposition from the Order of ,Eastern Star, offering to donate ten per cent of their gross receipts upon condition that some lady member of the Grand Ohapter should be appointed a member of the Board of Directors of the Home. The committee very tersely replied, that as a woman.can~ot. be .a Mason and become a member of the Grand Lodge, she cannot become a member of the Board of Directors. If the Brethrelj} of Texas will take the advice of a Missouri Mason they will have at! little to do as possible with the interference with their management/oithe Masonic Home on the pa.rt of oUr sister woman of the Eastern <Star ~ At the close of the Grand Lodge,<aft8<f the instal1~tion of the new Grand Master, he was invested with the usual signet ring, which is s'aid to symbolize the mystic tie that binds the Fraternity in a com-

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plete circle. The recipient of the ring responded in most appropriate and pertinent terms. The Grand Lodge then closed its Sixty-Third Annual Communication in AMPLE FORM. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review was made by that able and careful reviewer, Brother Thomas M. Matthews, Sr., Past Grand Master. The report covered ninety-eight pages, in which the journals of fifty-two Grand Lodges received due attention, and sufficient space, in which to present the general work of tbe several Bodies. The review was almost wholly written, and ably written. It is the rarest thing to find an extract from Grand Lodge Proceedings. He furnishes a thorough review and presents much material for thou~ht.Our Proceedings for 1898 were courteously considered, three pages being assigned toa notice of our doings. A complete synopsis of the transactions of our seventy-ei~hth session was given. The work of the session was not only fully considered, but treated with much fraternal favor. Kind mention was made of our Masonic Home and the good showing it presented. The report of this Committee on Correspondence received the usual fraternal endorsement on the part of Brother Matthews.. He explains at length why it is the Grand Lodge of Texas has two supreme heads, the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master, who seem to exercise equal power. He said, " When both are present, the Grand Master has precedence." The existence of a dual management was acconnted for on the ground thatfTexas is such a large State that it is necessary for the convenience of the Craft that the two chief officers should be endowed with nearly equal powers. I am admonished that there is no danger of a difference, or rather clash between them, because the same question is never referred to the Grand Master and the Deputy by the same individual. Suppos.e the Deputy Grand Master should do and perform sundry things that the GrandMaster could not legally .endorse, then what vlould be the result? But as the arrangement exists" for convenie-nce sake," according to Brother Matthews, I am not only enlightened, but satisfied . ' Brother Matthews disclaims any approbation of what I characterized as that" huge monstrosity" known as a " General Grand LodlZe." He says we want no such body in the United States, and he would oppose the formation of ~uch, or entering into its formation by the Grand Lodge of Tf::\xas; but he bas no objection to such an arrangement in Mexico, if it suits the Craft there.. I will close my notice of路 this Bubjectby remarking that, at present, as I view the matter I have no further objection to recognizing the Gran Dieta and thereby encouraging the good and true men路 of that country, in their fight against

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priest~craft, superstition and ignorance. Thanking Brother l\ilatthews, very cordially, for his kindness and complimentary expressions, this Committee bids him a cheerful and fraternal good..by, hoping to meet him again in this pleasant .field of moral effort. SAMUEL R. HAMILTON, Farmersville, Grand Master. JOHN WATSON, Houston, Grand Sectetary. THOMAS M. MATTHEWS, SR., Athens, Com. on Correspondence,

UTAH-1899. The twenty-eighth annual communication was held in Salt Lake City, commencing January 17, 1899. There were present M. W. Bro. John F. Hardie, Grand Master,'R. W. Bro. Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, with eight Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers. The Committee on Credentials reported representatives present from 'nine chartered Lodges and one under dispensation. This comprises all the Lodges in the jurisdiction. The report of the Grand Secretary shows a membership in the above Lodges of 807 ,a gain of seventeen over the previous year. .A. brief Address was furnished by the Grand Master, covering six pages, filled with miscellaneous matter. He said, respecting the condition of the Craft: "Itis with special gratification I report to you that peace and harmony prevail among the Fraternity throughout the State, and at no time in the history of the Grand Lodge has there been a warmer or more cordial union among the Brethren." Speaking from experience he uttered the sentiment tbat"Fraternity seems to me to be the very essence of Masonry, and whatever promotes it should receive the hearty concurrence of the Craft." He next referred to the Honored Dead in the jurisdiction which list embraced two valued and highly appreciated members of the Craft, Brother EdmundP. Johnson, Past GrandMaster, and Brother S. S. Schramm, the latter having served as Senior Grand Warden at one time., To the memory of these honored Brethren proper pages were set apart, and loving eulogies furnished by our Brother, Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary. The Centennial of the death of Washin~ton. was men.. tioned in the Address and duly considered by the Grand Lodge, which ordered an. appropriation out of its funds to aid the Grand Lodge of Virginia in meeting the expenses of路 that important occasion. The Grfind .Master did not deem it nec.esaary to report any decisions. He had created one Lodge under dispens.ation, which Lodge was continl?-ed onpl'obation for another term.

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The report of Brother Diehl, Grand Secretary, is a valuable and important document, because it contains a full and complete statement of all business matters appertaining to the year's work of the Grand Lodge. He furnished a statement concerning the condition of Lodges and their work, announcing that a general revival of all kinds of business, in the State, led to the hope that brighter prospects were in store for Masonry in the future. Two of the Lodges in that jurisdiction had been singularly unfortunate in that their Halls and all equipments had been destroyed by fire; but these Lodges, with heroism and purpose characteristic of true men and Masons, rallied, and soon were at work, giving hope and promise of the very best results. The financial report of Brother Diehl is always interesting. Less than $2,000 in dues bad been received for the year. He showed that the Lodges in the jurisdiction had disbursed for charitable purposes some $1,500, and that the Lodges in the State have in their treasuries nearly $10,000 in cash, and properties worth nearly $13,000. _It is gratifying to know that all Lodges had made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. Brother Diehl, as Grand Librarian, furnished a report which shows the state of that important auxiliary to the Grand Lodge. The report of the Grand Lecturer and Masonic Board of Relief followed in order. A case was presented to the Committee on Jurisprudence respecting a man who had a stiff knee, but otherwise was duly qualified to receive the Mysteries of Masonry. Said Committee decided that the spirit of the law would not be violated by receiving such applicant, and thereby authorized the Lodge to receive the petition of the crippled candidate, and confer upon him the three degrees of Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence had considered carefully a subject now agitating the Masonic Fraternity at large, known as negro Masons, so-called, as recognized by the Grand Lodge of Washington. The report of the committee on this subject is clear, vigorous, yet conservative, followed by resolutions expressing regret at the action taken by the Grand Lodge of Washington, and a positive dissent from the premises, and conclusions contained in the report on the negro question in Washington. They did not declare non-intercourse, but fraternally implored the Brethren of that jurisdiction to recede from the position taken. The Grand Orient of Belgium having sought recognition by the Grand Lodge of Utah, called forth a report from Brother Diehl, the Oommittee on Correspondence. He informs us that the said Grand Orient had severed its connection with the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite of Belgium, and has had and now has, full control of the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Brother Diehl concluded his reference

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to this subject by saying, as the Grand Lodge of Utah had never recognized aD:Y Grand Orient, he recommended that the matter be continued under consideration until the next session of the Grand Lodge. Other matters of local moment received due consideration by the Grand Lodge, followed by the election of Grand Officers and their 'installation. Upon the retirement of the Grand Master, Brother Hardie, he delivered to his successor, Brother Murdoch, the historic signet ring provided by the lamented Brother Emery, to 'be transmitted successively to all incoming Grand Masters, and by them to be worn during their terms of office. The response of the new Grand Master was very tiinely and commendable. He pledged himself, on receiving it, to guard the ring, and, to the best of his ability, keep it in loving remembrance ofbim who gave it. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report, as usual, is by, that very capable worker, my valued friend, Brother Christopher Diehl. In a review of 105 pages he noted the transactions of fifty-six Grand Lodges. Brother Diehl, in every department of effort, is a careful" laborious workman. In no field is this better seen than in the department of correspondence. He always furnishes a complete synopsis of everything found in the Journals ,'reviewed. Our Missouri Journal for 1898 received the compliment of three pages, which touched upon every matter of business interest found in the Proceedings. I am a little surprised to find him so exuberant in his approval of the Missouri law, adopted in 1898, concerning "cripples." He seemed very happy to know that the Grand Lodge of Missouri had thrown aside what he calls "An exploded perfect youth doctrine." He truthfully says in Speculative Masonry "the inner worth of a man counts, and not his limbs." Admitting the correctness of this statement, which should always govern in the selection of material, there should be ability on the part of 'the applicant for our Mysteries to conform to the standard regulations andrequirement.s of the degrees without having to ref30rt to "artificial appliances." It is well known that lam exce.edingly liberal on the subject of physical fitness or qualifications for Masonry; but I cannot swallow everything that comes along in the , shape of "progres.s,"advanced. ideas, and liberal views, in order.'to accommodate those who are so unfortunate as to be physicallIr'disqualified. Brother Diehl made sundry quotations from my路 report JOfi:'eo~re颅 spondenee. H~ and I hold similar views on all great questidrlSl::~xeept the extreme "perfect youth doctrine~H He closed his notice of my report with thanks for my expressions of appreciation of his good work G. L. Ap.-9.

130 as a Committee on Correspondence, and added "Auf Wiedersehen." I am grateful for the expression of appreciation of such a man as Brother Diehl, and feel that when I can win the approval of the "fathers" I am in good company, for which there is much to be grateful. An incident comes to my mind: In May, 1866, when quite a young man, having just been elected Grand Master, I laid the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple in St. Louis. Strange to say, I had been chosen as the orator of the occasion, and made my maiden effort. The venerated and greatly beloved Anthony O'Sullivan, Grand,Secretary, then very feeble and nearing the end of his splendid life, was sitting on the platform near where I stood. During an address of forty minutes, the most liberal applause and hearty cheers I received on that occasion were from my friend and Brother O'Sullivan. No man, without a路 -similar experience, can appreciate the inspiration with which I was filled by these very manifest tokens of his approval. I have not outlived the desire to win the best commendation of good and ab.le men of the Masonic Fraternity, hence, I appreciate the kind words of Brother DiehL In condemning the erratic and fanatical action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, Brother Diehl said: "We have offered no criticism because we did not believe it prudent to do so before our Grand Lodge had passed and acted upon the subject. We state here, individually, that we fully agree with the views expressed in the report of the Oommittee on Jurisprudence." He concluded his admirable report with this statement: "The year's reading has convinced us that the cause of Freemasonry is onward." Again, on taking leave of Brother Diehl, I desire to record, here and now, my highest appreciation of his worth, and thanks for his personal kindness. JAMES D. MURDOCH, Park City, Grand Mast'er. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, Salt LakeOity, Gr. Sec'y and Com. on Cor.

VER.M,ONT-1899. THE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION

Was held in the city of Burlington, commencing on the 14th day of June, 1899. There were present, M. W. Bro. Daniel N. Nicholson, Grand Ma~ter, Brother WarrenG. Reynolds, Grand Becretary, and other Grand Officers. In addition there were in attendance a namber of. Past Grand Masters andrepresientatives of Grand Lodges. The Opinmi ttee on Credentials reported representatives present of ninety of the one hundred and two Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership isf.o,q;llld to be 10,166, evidencin,ga ,gain of 280 for the term.

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ADDRESS.

,The annual Address of the Grand Master was of unusual length, covering fifty-six pages, and embracing nearly everything connected with all .the departments ofa Grand Lodge. The Committee on Address pronounced it "able and interesting." In his exordium, he stated that the" Angel of death has, like the Pharisee," passed by on the other side, "and our official ranks are unbroken." The " Pharisee" mentioned, passed by on the other side for reasons peculiar to himself, as he did not care to be found in the discharge of the duties properly belonging to his station. The Angel of Death never passes by, but stays away until the time comes when he has use for the victim. The Grand Master having learned, through the published Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington, that said Body had adopted certain papers looking to fraternizing with the "colored man and brother," Brother Nicholson said: "The Grand Lodge of Vermont having settled the matter of negro Masonry most effectively, as early as 1856, I decided· not to engage in any correspondence with the Grand Master of Washington." He then incorporated the action of the Grand Lodge of Vermont referred to, which contains an able paper prepared by M. W. Bro. Philip C. Tucker, the then Grand Master of that jurisdiction. The Address of Grand Master Nicholson is largely composed of his correspondence with divers and sundry persons. Special dispensations were reported as having been granted for various purposes, evidently within.thelaw. of the .Grand Lodge. He submitted five decisions which were considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence, four of them being approved' without qualification. The Grand Master, in submitting some recommendations, made the contention that a Brothe'r is not a Past Kaster until he retires from the Chair. This ruling he applied to one who is serving a second term as Master of a Lodge. An old law was discovered justifyin~ such decision, which declared that a " Mas~ermust have passed and vacated the Chair before he can be re.cognizedas a Past Master." The Oommittee on Jurisprudence .held this reaolution of the Grand Lodg'e of 1881 as of full force and effect. I would ask for information. "What is it that confers. the distinction of :p~~'t Master upon the. party .in .a, LOd,ge?" To my view it is, the.. se,~~1i~~.,lendered during tbete;rDl of o:tnc'efor which he waS elected~l)"clinstalled. Thatt<a~mhaving expired, even thoughhesncc~eds ij~~~~lf~ he is neverth,eless entitled to the honorable distinction of Past Master by reas·on· of the service performed and labor render'ed dnring the term. for which he was iDst,aU~d as Worehipt1!ll Master. SQici}}·i;s,the law oithe Grand Lodge Q,fll·1SS1ouri.

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The Grand Master recommended that the standing resolution of the Grand Lodge be amended, requiring all Lodges to hold their annual meetings within the limit of a given month. ,\Vhen reading this decision; it raised the question in my own mind: "What路 right has a Grand Lodge to dictate the time when Subordinate Lodges shall hold their meetings ?" I am pleased to record the fact that the Committee on Jurisprudence differed from the Grand Master, and said:, "Weare not prepared, at this time, to say that the Grand Lodge shall dictate as to the time when the Lodges shall hold their annual or stated communications." This view of the subject was both rational and practical. The Grand Master, in closing up his Address, said: "Freenlasonry stands high in the Green Mountain State, and I hope its banner may 'continue to wave untarnished over the ever increasing membership of the true and trustworthy through all ages to come." Grand l\iaster Nicholson proved himself,路 during the two terms of service rendered, 'an able, broad-minded, painstaking and competent officiaL The 'Grand Lecturer submitted quite a lengthy report. This was fqllowed by the annual exhibit made by Brother Warren G. Reynolds, Grand Secretary. He stated that nearly all Lodges bad made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. It is to the credit of tbisGrand Lodge that the Committee on Grievances was able to report that nothing had been submitted to them for consideration, evidencing Peace, Harmony and Brotherly Love as existing in the jurisdiction. The Oommittee on Necrology. submitted a report paying proper tribute to the deceased members of the several Lodges in the jurisdiction, together with the Honored Dead of sister Grand Lodges. The Grand Lod~e of Belgium was, on motion by Brother M. O. 'Perkins, Committee on Correspondence, duly recognized, and an exchange of representatives granted. The Grand Lodge ordered the 'preparation of a suitable jewel for P.G. Master Nicholson, as a token of esteem for him, and appreciation of his ability as Grand Master for two years. .A. committee placed the seal of condemnation upon that abom.ination known to a number of Grand Lodges as "Cipher" work, 'which contains the Ritual of Freemasonry. A resolution adopted on this subje'ct .declared' that the publication or sale of.a Ritual not adopted and authorized by the Grand" Lodge for the conferring of ;degrees, is a Masonic offence, and shall subject the offender to suspension or expulsion. .The various District Deputy Grand Masters reported very fully, and their reports formed an interesting insi'ght into the condition of the Fraternity in the State. CORRESPONDENCE.

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is a practical presentation of the transactions of the various Grand Lodges whose Journals he reviewed. I repeat a former compliment, that Brother Perkins is a good \vriter, and may add that he is one of the careful and conscientioas gleaners in the.路 Masonic field. The Missouri Journal for 1898 was accorded a courteous notice, covering some two pages, in which he said the government of the Craft during the year was characterized by the utmost fidelity on the part of M. W. Bro. Tygard, our Grand Master. His Address was thoughtfully reviewed, and his decisions were duly considered, agreeing with our Grand Master respecting the ruling concerning one who had been convicted of a criminal offence. Due attention was paid to the work of the Grand Secretary of Missouri, and report on our Masonic Home and other matters of local interest. Of my work on correspondence, he said: "A Grand report on correspondence is again submitted by the Grand Secretary, Brother Vincil." Brother Perkins contiilues in charge of the department of foreign correspondence, with two assistants. w. S. NAY, Underhill, Grand Master. WARREN G. REYNOLDS, Burlington Grand路 Sectetary.

VIRGINIA-1898. THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Temple in the city of Richmond, on the 6th day of December, 1898, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. R. T. W. Duke, Jr., Grand Master. R. W. Bro. George W. Carrington was Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present. Four Past Grand Masters were enrolled as present,. and a number of District Deputy GrandMasters and Past Masters. The Grand Secretary did路 not state how many Lodges . were represented. From the comparative statement furnished. by him, it is learned that there are 265 chartered Lodges on the roll, three having received charters during the session, and one Lodge, heretofore dormant, had heen revived; The membership was reported at12,904. Grand Master Duke presented one路 of those strong and attractive Addresses which have characterizedlGrand Masters in Virginia through the passing years. In opening, he!sa.~d: "We as,semble in the shadow otthegreatest affliction that has e-ver, in one year, fallen on the Grand Lodge of . Virginia.': He also made mention of his own personallos8 caused by the death of his honored aaddeeply loved father,whom he prononnceda "Princea01ong me'n,my counsellor, friend and com-

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panion." His mention of the great loss to the Grand Lodge will be understood when the fact is stated here that four of their Past Grand Masters had passed away during the year. They had also lost, by death, Brother J. E. Stephenson, District Deputy Grand Master, who was pronounced"A most worthy and exemplary man and Mason." The list of Honored Dead is given as follows: "Wm. B. 'l'aliaferro, John P. Fitzgerald, Wm. F. Drinkard, and John R. Purdie." The last one on the list was a member of the Masonic Home family, and died in that institution. His remains were taken to Newport News, and not buried by the Grand Lodge. The three other deceased Brethren received the highest honors the Grand Lodge could confer at their interment. Brother Purdie was pronounced a gentleman of culture and refinement. His father was Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1819. The son became Grand Master in 1841, and died in his ninetieth year,as the Grand Master said, "literally in the arms of Masonry at the Masonic Home." Just as I concluded my review of Virginia in 1898, a circular came to hand announcing the death of one of the true and able Past Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Drinkard. I paid to his memory then a brief and passing tribute, and would add now, that I regarded him as one of the highest style of Christian gentlemen, cultivated, and thoroughly representative in all departments of Masonic life. For a number of years he was the author of the reports on correspondence emanating from that Grand Jurisdiction. The special committee appointed to present a proper memorial said of him "That he was without an enemy, and left behind him a name and reputation without a single blot or stain to mar the picture." He died in his seventy-third year having been an active Mason for some thirty years. He served the jurisdiction as Grand Master for two terms, having been first elected in 1886. The committee said that he was Ohairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence for over twenty years. I regard the departure of such men as Brother Drinkard from the walks of life as a great loss to the world, and to me it was a personal one. It was not my pleasure to have known the other distinguished members of the quartette called away during the year 1898, but from the tributes paid them they were路 worthy of the State in which they lived, and the Grand Institution they so ably represented. Grand Master Duke, in the discharge of his important officialfunctions, had made as many visits as pos:sible, directed the laying of eorners:tones, issued dispensations to confer degrees out of time, and reported ~ few official decisions made. These were approved by the Oommittee Gr~nd Master's Address, witha.n e:s:pression of approbation that tbe intelligence and loyalty of the Brethre.n there were so few

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decisions called for." The Grand Master decided that where a Brother was· elected Master during his absence, and declined to he installed, and refused to assume the responsibilities of the office, rendered him liable to have charges preferred against him for unmasonic conduct. This I regard as a harsh law, and calculated to do injustice to a worthy Brother, who· may be justified in declining the proffered honor. - I am pleased to record the fact that the Committee on Address, while considering the existence of the law, said they could not appreciate any solid reason for its existence, and recommended that the law be changed so as to read: "Any officer elected may decline installation." This action is to be commended. Grand Master Duke commended to the Brethren the careful reading of the report of the Board governing the Masonic Home, which he called' 'Our dearest jewel." I trust his devout prayer to God may be answered: "That some means may be devised to raise enough funds for this noble institution." The Board of Government submitted their eighth annual report expressing gratitude that they were able to present so satisfactory a report of the condition of the Home. During the year they had received a $5,000 legacy bequeathed by Brother Lewis Ginter, and from other Bources, $5,531. They reported as members of the Home family, fifteen girls and thirty-one boys. The general health of the children' was stated to be good. The only death occurring in the Home during the year was the Brother already mentioned, Dr. Jno. R. Purdie, Past Grand Master. The entire receipts for the y·ear were reported at $12,545. The outlay exhausted this fund, exc:ept some $400 remaining in the treasury. MASONIC TEMPLE.

Our Brethren of the Old Donlinionare burdened with a "Temple debt." The structure is owned by"the Masonic Temple Association, a joint stock company. The Grand Lodge halds eighty-four per cent of the s,tock. From the statement furnished concerning their valuable holdings, I learn the following: The property is valued at $251,000, the liabilities amount to $123,529. Whiletbe assets over and above liabilities are estimated at $127,552, the ~l"ave ques/tion exists as to the ability to meet their indebtedness and save the propel'ty,hence, the Grand 1Vlaster in treating this subject in his very practical Addres;s, said: H A serious question, and one of the Dloistserions you have yet had to meet, co:nfronta you in regard to yo;nr~ro~;e'rty." From a correspondence had with a member of theABsoe~ation, Brother J. B. Sener, I have reached the conclusion that our Virginia· Brethren are greatly handieapped., if not.dangerously embarr'8iSBed, respecting this property. 1

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MILITARY LODGES.

The Grand Master was petitioned to create a Lodge at Jacksonville, Fla., for the benefit of soldiers in the army from Virginia, stationed at that point. The Grand Master of Florida declined to grant permission to allow the establishment of a Lodge by another Grand Lodge in his jurisdiction. Grand Master Duke said: "1 therefore declined to grant the dispensation." He treated the negro so-called路 Masonry at considerable length, reviewing the subject very ably and in a conservative manner, saying: "I am at an utter loss to understand the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington." It might be said that others are equally puzzled over said action, and in view of the ability and conservative character of Brother Thomas M. Reed, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Washington, I was greatly embarrassed as to why said action was taken until I discovered the "fine Italian hand" of an agitator, who manipulated this thing, either to gratify his own personal feelings, at the expense of legitimate Masonry, or else was seeking notoriety not otherwise obtainable. I路 allude to a man by the name of Upton, who is said to be Grand Master of that Grand Jurisdiction. Grand Master Duke suggested the adoption of resolutions making a declaration of the views of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. These resolutions, prepared by himself, were passed upon by the Committee on Address, who said: "We concur fully with the very wise and judicious suggestion of the Grand Master, and sincerely trust with him, that the Grand Lodge of Washington may, with a 'sober second thought,' recall this unfortunate action. We recommend the adoption of the resolution submitted in the Grand Master's Address." These resolutions reaffirmed the doctrine of "territorial jurisdiction," the absolute "sove.reignty of each Grand Lodge in its own territory,"and that the Grand Lodge of Washington is fraternally and earnestly requested to reconsider its action, thereby promoting peace and harmony, which have so characterized the family of American Grand Lodges~ Grand Master Duke closed his Address by paying. a cordial tribute to the Grand Secretary, Dr. Carringoton, who is doubtless a model Grand Secretary. The Grand Master said: "Peace and harmony reign amongst the Lodges of this jurisdiction, and the true Masonic spirit seems to me to be ever on the increase." I will not close my notice of his Address without quoting with approbation: "But beware, Oh, my Brethren, of the mere study of words. Study principles; study meaning; study action'; 'and act as you study." This expression deserves perpetuity. .A. report was submitted touching the Washington Centennial,and the proposed ceremony in memory of Virginia's greatest BOD, George

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Washington, which met with full and cordial approbation. The general business of the session received careful attention, and matters were disposed of with evident satisfaction, as well Rscredit.. The general transactions of the Body are followed in the Journal by the report of lecturers and District Deputy Grand Masters, then comes the mem bership of the State by Lodges. The Journal, as a whole, is sU'perbly gotten up, and is a credit to the Grand Secretary. CORRESPONDENCE.

Anew Committee appears to take the place of the one who rendered a fine report last year. This new accession to the ranks of the Guild is Brother J. W. Eggleston, who furnished a review of 121 pages in extent. It is a well prepared report by which the writer has clearly won his spurs, and is entitled to full membership in the ranks of "REPORTERS" on correspondence. The work throughout is admirably arranged, and abounds in brief extracts, with most judicious reflections. Such reflections on extracts made are sober, thoughtful, and practical. The tone is high, and bears a moral impress. His views are conservative and eminently entertaining. Commenting on a decision in the Alabama Proceedings, that "dues continue to accrue against one after his suspension for non-payment of dues," the Committee said : "This is not our law, and does not seem reasonable." Brother Eggleston justly condemns "Cipher Rituals." He suggests the withdrawal of Masonic recognition of all Masonic jurisdictions which allow these to be used, and 路says that no reasonable defence of the idea has ever been offered. I 2lgree with the Virginia Committee most heartily. Our Missouri J ournalfor 1898 received courteous attention, three pages being set apart to his examination of our work. Our Proceedings were summarized, 'some extracts made therefrom, and comments of a very fraternal character were furnished. Speaking of one of the decisions made by Grand Masier Tygard concerning conviction of Masons in the courts of the count.ry, he takes a view widely different from what the Grand Lodge路. of Missouri really entert~ins. He seems to think that we should incorporate our Lodges, and thus make them creatures.of the criminal courts of Missouri. I must advise my' Virginia Brother that the law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri solemnly interdicts the incorporation of its Subordinate Lodges. Referring to my tribute in last year's Journal to our departed friend an<;l Brother Drinkard, Brother Eggleston said of the deceased: "At last he is gone to a good man's: well deserved repose and reward, monrnedhy every Mason of Virginia. As a fqreign correspondent, his like will probably never ag~in appear in Virginia. In its highest truth his gain has been our irreparable loss."

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I close my review of the Grand Lodge of my mother State, hoping to meet many of the Craft at the Washington Centennial in December, 1899. In closing his report Brother Eggleston did so in a charming spiri.t. He said: "If in this report there is a sentence which wounds the feelings of any Brother in the whole world, we would recall it if we could." In an examination of the 路report I have found nothing that could wound the most sensitive, but the author of the review was courteous, fraternal and gentle. The Grand Master, R. T. E. Duke, tJr., was re-elected, and lives at Charlottesville. Doctor George W. Carrington, Grand Secretary, has headquarters in Richmond. Brother J. W. Eggleston, Chairman of the Oommittee on Correspondence, resides in the same city.

WASH I NGTON-1898. FORTY路FIRST ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The Grand. Lodge of Washington convened in the city of Seattle, on the 14th day of June, 1898, and was presided over by M. W. Bro.. A. W. Frater, Grand Master. M. W. Bro. Thomas M. Reed, Past Grand Master, Grand Secretary, was present, with other Grand Officers and thirteen Past Grand Masters. Representatives of ninety-seven out of the 100 active Lodges were in attendance. The record says "Solemn prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Harrison W. Eagan." MyoId, well-remembered friend and Brother Eagan still lives, and holds his place as Grand Chaplain in the Grand Lodge of Washington. Pleasant recollections of the past are always revived when I see the name of that most excellent man and Mason. The. recapitulation of the Grand Secretary informs us that the membership of that jurisdiction amounted to 4,633, showing a decrease of sixteen. Brother Reed stated in his report that the work of the year had been quite ehcouraging,showing a marked degree of prosperity in most of the Lodges; yet there had been a loss of membership. Whether this loss is real or apparent, the future may determine. The income from all sources for the year was reported at $5,635. ADDRESS.

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in that jurisdiction, thus cutting down so many of the prominent members of the Grand Lodge. Tl+e deceased Past Grand Masters were Brothers Alfred A. Plummer, A. Wood Evans, and Rudolph Guichard. Their Grand Treasurer, the venerable Brother Benjamin Harned, had been called from his responsible position as Grand Treasurer, which he had held for the past thirty-one years. The Grand Master paid' appropriate tributes to these deceased Brethren, which were supplemented, at a subsequent part of the session, by the Committee on Obituaries. A summary was furnished of official acts performed by the Grand Master, such as granting dispensations for various purposes, and other local matters. He reported eleven official rulings made, which were referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and duly approved. The Grand Master called special attention' to a pestiferous class of people that infest that jurisdiction by the name of "IMPOSTERS." The Grand Lodge, at a previous session, had set apart $100 to be used in the prosecution of Masonic frauds. 0 ne· of this class of trayeUng tramps fell into the clutches of the law, was convicted, and sent to the penitentiary for two years and one-half. No better outlay of money could be made by a Grand Lodge than hunting down and convicting these frauds that prey upon the legitimate Fraternity throughout the country. The Grand Master announced ·harmonious relations' with other Grand Jurisdictions, and general harmony among the Lodges at home. lIe expressed regret at being cO'IDj)eUed to report an appreciable falling off in meD;lbership, as well as in the amount of annual dues. Like all good Grand Masters, Brother Frater intended, when installed Grand Master, to visit many of the Lodges during his term of office, but, as usual, circumstances transpired, limiting· his purpose to visit. Only sixteen Lodges had enjQyed his official presence. The Grand Secretary, Brother Reed, furnished a report which contains a general ~iew of the' situatio;n"elllbracing business matters incidental to his office, and an extended comment on the condition of the Lodges. He stated that two-thirds of. the annual reports of L,oQ.ge,s had been received within the tim~pr~scribedby law. The delinq\lents, by heavy pressure and hard work, were brought to time when the Grapd Lodge met, with the exception.• ofa very few. It se,ems that Grand Secretaries for the rnostp~rtenjoy(?) a common experience. The financial patt of the report, b~~rq:ther Reed, followed, pre,s.enting a Itl.~id exhibit. of the fiscalaffai:r§.of the Body. OR.&,TION.

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with graceful eloquence, and was received with great interest and applause." Notwithstanding a resolution adopted ordering the oration printed, it does not appear in the Journal. An inquiry was submitted, and referred to the Committee on J urisprudence, as路 follows: "In the case of a criminal prosecution in the Courts of the State, can the books of a Lodge be used in the Court in the premises?" The committee answered: "Yes, when required or permitted by the Court." The record, under the head of "Negro Masonry," shows the report of a committee appointed at the previous session, which' report, with the resolution attached, was adopted. The Grand Secretary said: "The vote was almost unanimous." It is a pleasure to this writer to add that he has received information that the Grand Lodge of Washington, at its recent session, rescinded the action taken one year ago. The record of the Grand Secretary states that the report adopted, taking in and embracing "the colored man and brother," was prepared by one Wm. H. Upton. This accounts for the milk in the cocoanut. 路It is to be hoped that the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, annulling its former position on this question, will teach the aforesaid Upton an important lesson, to avoid in future being "too previous." The pay-roll for the term reported at $2,416. The ~rand Lecturer submitted a report, which was printed in the路 Proceedings, and the Grand Lodge, through its Finance Committee, fixed his salary at $1,200 per year. The Journal contains the membership of that jurisdiction printed by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report found in the Journal covers 175 pages. The heading of the report says it was by "Thomas Milburne Reed, Past Grand Master, Chairman." The conclusion says that about one-third of the work had been performed by the able and skillful Upton. I am glad to record the fact that Missouri received courteous attention from the able and distingtlished reviewer, Brother Thomas M. Reed. He accorded our Proceedings of '1897 :five pages of his space, in which all matters of interest for that year are noted and received comments more or less favorable. He did not concur in the official路 ruling of GrandMaster J amison, who decided that a non-affiliated Mason could not appear and give evidence in person at his own trial. Brother Reed very candidly expressed his dissent from the views of Grand Master Jamison, respecting the recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico. Resaid: "The more light that is from time to time opened on the subject, the more we are convinced that it is a great mistake for Gra.nd Lodges of Symbolic "Masonry to extend the songht-forrecognition." lam on record respecting the status of Mexican Masonry, both as to its origin and the trend of that country toward the establishment

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and perpetuation of a General Grand Body having control of all Subordinate Grand Jurisdictions. Due attention was paid by Brother Reed to the report of the Grand Secretary of this jurisdiction, together with that of the President of the Board of our Masonic Home. Brother Reed was exceedingly courteous toward this writer in his review of the report on correspondence for the year 1897. He appropriated, with approval, my treatment of the subject of Mexican Masonry, thereby giving encouragement and strength as to the views held on that much-muddled issue. Speaking of this writer, Brother Reed said: "We seldom differ in opin,ioD,s with our esteemed Brother Vincil." The amicable and the agreeable must always obtain between Brother Reed and myself. Notwithstanding a most undesirable controversy thrust upon the Masonic world by a restless and aggressive character, whose writings heretofore have evoked my silent condemnation, Brother Reed being a party to said controversy, I still hold him in highest personal and fraternal esteem. I may express here a sincere regret that he was induced, by the aggressive movement of the aforesai,d disturber of the Masonic peace of this country, to follow off and endorse his vagaries and fallacies. The Proceedings. of the Grand Lodge of Washington for 1898 reached this office ·long after my report on correspondence for the ,year had been completed. I shall not follow further the work at present, as the Journal of transactions for the year 1899 may be received before this work goes to the printer. Brother Thomas M. Reed was re-elected Grand Secretary and re-appointed Chairman of the Oom.. mittee onCorre~pondence. His residence is O~ympia.

WEST VIRGINIA-1898. THE THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Secretary of this· Grand Lodge furnished a large and attractive volume of ProceediBga.The Thirty-fourth Annual Se!s:sion was held in the city of Wheeling, commencing on the 15th of N6vember, 1898. There were present"iM.W. Bro. S. N. Meyers, ?rand Master, R. W. Bro. George,W. .A.tlans'on, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers and representatives".of-·..•-•.i. __ Lodges. I have not time to count up the number of Lodges irepres,ented, ~nd. Brother Atkinson, Mae Grand Secretary, left ab18ink where he ought to have put in some figures. The number of Lodge'B reported was 111, with five worki:agunder dispensation. The $embership reported and estimated, i

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:footed up 6,251; an assumed gain is reported of 263. The income, from all sources, as reported by the Grand Secretary, i.s $4,622. ADDRESS.

An Address covering twenty-five pages, contained an able presentation of various matters claiming attention of the Grand Master. Speaking of the condition of the Order, he said: _ " Masonry, I think, has been making a steady and healthy progress in this State during the past year." His interesting message was darkened by the cloud of sorrow that had gathered over the Grand Lodge, caused· by the deaths of two of their Past Grand Masters, Brothers Odell S. Long and Gustav Brown'. The tribute paid to these distinguished Brethren was worthy of the Grand Master,and in keeping with the high character of the deceased. One District Deputy Grand Master had been called from labor dtlring the year. The Grand Master had appointed, during receSB, a Memorial Committee. Said committee submitted their report during the session, when a Lodge of Sorrow was held, at which a touching programme was rendered, followed -by able addresses on the part of some of the distinguished Brethren of that Grand Jurisdiction. Not least among them was that of Brother A.tkinBOD, the Grand Secretary. T'he Grand Master reported various dispensations· granted. Four Lodges ha'd been created, ten decisions rendered, and other matters of local character attended to. The decisions rendered were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Said committee congratulated the Grand Master on the ·ability shown by him in the· discharge of .his various duties. In more instances than one he ruled against the eligibility of candidates whose physical defects disqualified them to receive the degrees of Masonry in that jurisdiction. Treating of the subject of Mexican Masonry, the Grand Master said" That he had . not given·the matter such attention RSto justify him'in venturing an opinion on. the matter, but was inclined to think that at. no distant day the Gran Dieta of Mexico will be accepted and proclaimed as the only true and legitimate exponent of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico." He submitted the subject of restricting persons who are engaged in the sale of any kind of intoxicatin~ liquor, whether wholesale or retail, in the capacity of proprietor, clerk or employe, as being morat1y disqualified for the benefits 'of Ma.sonry. This was reported upon byaSpecial Committee, who concladed that the recommeudationof the Grand Master, if adopted, "would be far-reaching, and may he ~X P()8!ff«J(!jtlo in its operation." For lack of time the committee dis$i8s~~.tl1.esubject. They did venture, however,' to assert that "lils ~ard:)~~17~en 'Who live solely bythessleof strong drink to thos,e who

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are debauched and destroyed by its use, to truly practice the tenets and principles of our noble profession." The gist of the foregoing quotation is, that IiquoT..dealerswho sell their wares to those" who are debauched and destroyed" by its use, may practice the tenets and principles of Masonry, but it is "hard" to do so. I should conclude that a man "who had "debauched and destroyed" his fellow man, was the proper subject for the Grand Lodge to .legislate out of the Institution, or forbid such comin~ in to it. The gingerly manner in which the committee treated the subject, indicates they were afraid to grapple the giant evil which has cursed humanity and Masonry as welL They failed to say anything about those who "debauch and destroy" the young, and even Brethren of the Masonic Fraternity. They only speak of those who have become "debauched" and been" destroyed" by the use of intoxicants. To me it seems that the West Virginia Brethren might have been more outspoken and positive in their deliverance on the question submitted to them. Grand Master Myers favored a courteous course of action toward the" Order Eastern Star" and said that our sister women, "Help us to bear life's burdens, share our joys and sorrows, aid us in many of our cares. and perplexities." He thought it wrong to prevent them holding their meetings in Masonic Balls, . and regarded such action as " s,elfish, .churlish and exceediugly ungallant." He said, in conclusion, "No cogent reason can be adduced to the contrary, and I bope our rule in this respect may be 80 modified as to permit joint OCCUP8J).cy." I have thus brjefly reviewed the Address' of GrandMaster Myers, which was called by the Grand Sec.re;tary,. " .A very able p.aper," and. I beg to endorse the statement. TbealinuaJ report of the . Grand 8eo1'etary followed that of the Address of the Grand Master, in which he said: "I have nothing speicial to report out of the .regular rOllctine duties of my office." The Grand Lodge., at a previous session, had submitted to the Lodges. a propositio.n to change the day of meetin.g from Tuesday to Wednesday. The. Grand Secretary informs us that the proposed amendment had bee~ear~ed by a "slim margin," a b~~econstitutional majorityhavin;~?~~~obtained. The repor~on finance showed that $10,466 had. been ill the hands of theGr~nd Treasurer for the term. . After the u~l1al disbursements,abaI~n.ce remained on hand of $6,600. The o:rtof Brother A.tkinsonis 路brief an~business like, containing all miD:. lS}Ilcident to his position. The :rr~'p:r~ . of the. Grand Lecturer.~ndB~~t,~i~t. DeputY . Grand :\;I$1sters followed. in due order, covering'quiteae,paee< of the Proceeding:~;. A resolution was offeredhyone~i~ tll~ <Brethren to dispens!e with G~nd Lodge banqu.e,t,s in the fu.tu~e!..'I'h;e reeordsays :. "The motion

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elicited considerable discussion." The resolution was referred to the Oommittee on Grievance and Appeals. Said committee reported that banquets held during the annual communication. of the Grand Lodge should not exceed $150 for each occasion. Doubtless that committee was, like many other men, fond of " go.od eatin'." A resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge asking the 'Grand Master to appoint a committee to act with the Committee on Finance, 'and ascertain what may be done in the way of establishing a Masonic Home. This subject went to a committee and a report was submitted creating a standing c'ommittee of :five members, whose duty it shall be to obtain all possible information necessary to guide the Grand Lodge in its action as to the establishment of "a Home for indigent Masons, their widows and orphans." The thanks of the Grand ·Lodge were unanimously tendered. the Lodges of Wheeling for their admirable treatment of the members throughout the session. The Grand Lodge, through invitation, resolved to ho14 its next meetin~ in the city of Martinsburg. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review contained in the Journal, now under consideration, was prepared by M.W. Bro. George W. AtkiJ.1s0D, Past Grand Master, who is Ohairman of the Committee. His work contains notices, more or less extended, of the Proceedings of· fifty-six Grand Lodges, covering 146 pages. The report is not as lengthy as those heretofore submitted by this amiable and competent reviewer, but it is none t:qe less desirable and interesting. All the Journals examined received careful and fraternal consideration. This was his thirteenth report as Committee on Correspondence. Like good wine, his work improves with age. In his introduction he remarked, "I am free to confess that a busy pro.fessional man cannot prepare these reports propel'ly." I am not uainted with any, more completely engrossed man than Brother .Ni! ···:n80n. In addition to many and .divers lines of labor, he now fills i::.i e high and responsible station of Governor of his Commonwealth. Int.aking a bird's-eye view of the qu.estions of the day he referred to the "Wisconsin plan of. relief," which he says has H fallen by the wayside." 'I'ij.e Maine proposition .of restricting jurisdiction over rejected candidates to a term of five years met with favor. He proclaimed himself as ."!:~ ~~ng always .... been opposed to perpetu~l jurisdiction where a 1"; rting Lodge claims absolute control forever over material rejecte. He thinks the time limit of five years is reasonable. In passing, he paid attention to the qnestionof nonaffiliation, which is being generally discnssed, and concluded that if a Mas0'ndimits from a·Lodge to avoid paying dues, he should take the

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result of his. action, and be properly regarded as a " Masonic nondescript." This sentence is' expressive: "The cypher business has sbout wiggled itself to death." I have only to express the hope that its 1'a8t " wiggle" may come soon. Respecting Mexican Masonry, which he regards as still a very live factor in the Fraternity, he said: "My own judgment is that we should move cautiously in the way of recognition." Respecting the negro question that has started such a breeze in the Northwest, Brother Atkinson is both conservative and liberal, disavowing any prejudice or bias on the relation of the white and colored races. After reviewing the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington carefully, he concluded ~y saying: "There is no alternative left the various Grand Lodges of this country than to dissent from the conelusion arrived at by the M.W.Grand Lodge of Washington." Brother Atkinson very properly protested against the introduction of " crutches" in Masonry. In this, as in nearly all his deliverances, our M. W. Brother is Bound to the core. He likewise opposed the action of some Gr~nd Lodges which prohibit the reception of candidates into the Mysteries of Masonry who cannot read or write. Throughout the report there are many well chosen extracts, followed by soundcoJPments in reviewing the various subjects before him. Onr Missou'riProceedings for 1898 received the courtesy of three pages. He summarized'the Address of Grand Master Tygard very completely and entered his, dissent to two of his official decisions. Our tran(s:ac.. tions during the session were noted. in <ietail. Commenting oD:my reference to Grand Master Gibson making Masons at sight, he said: " I am disposed to take the same view of the matter myself'" ; neve~ theless, he stood by' the Grand Master beCause he had the right and power to do s,o under their law. I wiHnot criticise tbe law insnen cases, because I have no right to do so, hut am pleased to: say that the law of the Grand Lodge of .Missouri .b81snever permitted such extraordinary performances during its entire history. Hisc()llclusion was .graphie. ~.rr·.. • . Si~~a.:i "lam glad the work~s aone While it is oneron~ work, i~.iS:~~iverthelesspleasant." ~~.~ Procieedi.ngs of his Grand Lod~e w~~(>:(~edwith the likeneSS?ft,~~ new Grand Ma.ster, Brother J osephR~~lrin connection with w1'li~~i~ biographical sketch is fQ.rnished by Br?:~~~r Atkinson. With thesaIn? b.i:~happreciation of the emi.nentapil~~~:~,.fratern~l . worthandgr~a.t att~i~llJ;~llts olBrother Atkinsoll,)I~Il~e~fraternal1eaveof him,praying "Goo. In.ay be with you 'tillwe &g3in." J'osEPnHALt,Wheen:rtI{,~rand Master.. GEORGEW. ATKINSON, Charleston, Grand

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WISCONSIN-1899. FIFTY"FIFTH .ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge session was held in Masonic Building, in the city of Milwaukee, commencing on the 13th of June. M. W. Brother James G. Mon~han,Grand Master, was present, with Brother John W. L~fiin, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. RepresentaHves of 221 of the 237 Lodges in the juri~diction were present. The record shows attendance of thirteen Past Grand Masters, and other Past Grand Officers and Grand Representatives.. Our honored Brother, Henry L. Palmer, representative of Missouri, was present.. The total membership is reported at 17,421, being a gain for the year of 195. Ina little over .one month following the close of the session, the Journal of Proceedings of Wisconsin came to hand.. TheJournal contains 250 pages, neatly gotten up in very readable type, and is as clean and white as the pure snows of. a Wisconsin wint!er. Brother Laflin knows how to bring out attractive Grand Lodge! J ourna.ls.. M. W. Bro. Monahan submitted an Address covering fourteen pa~es. It contains a summary of his official labors. He reported having granted路 thirty路six special dispensations, a few of them being to do work "within the constitutional time." He reported having refused a number of applications ask;ed for by Lodges, to ballot for and confer degrees on candidates elected, independent of the time required by the Constitution. He said: "I ~m very much opposed to the custom." He refused to grant dispensation to permit officers of one of their regiments to be balloted for in their home Lodge without路 regard to time, and allow a Lodge in some foreign jurisdiction to confer the degrees. He said, wisely and well, that such persons bad resided many years in a city where there was a strong Lodge, and had never sought admission into the Fraternity. The question bad been propounded to the Grand Master, if an Army Lodge could be organized.. He .answered "No," and refused to grant dispensation to create such Lodge. Referring to. the gratuitous labors of Brother Aldro Jenks, Past Grand Master, as Committee on Oorrespondence, be urged that compensation be provided for such labor as had been rendered by this Committee. The sum of $200 was suggested as an annual salary to be paid the Committee in the future. The Grand l\laster wrote warmly and eloquently in favor of enconraging'tne Order of Eastern Star. Resaid: "What woman is to the home, the Star is, and will become,to M~sonry." I join him in tbat view of the case,and echo the sentiment, from my own observati6n, that where this Orderus,es our Lod~~.:r!OOJl;lB, "cobwebs will vanish)and spi.tt()g;p;s wil~ dis8(ppear, "'. while. ~he)p];"8;senceandennobling infinel1ce of woman will be greatly felt.

1899.J The Grand Master reported eight official decisions which wentto the Committee on Jurisprudence, and were all approved except one. I am pleased to see thatthe Committee gave a correct interpretation of the relation between Symbolic Masonry and the so-called "Higher Orders" or degrees of Masonry. The Grand Master had ruled that a Mason who had been suspended or expelled by a Lodge should not be allowed to visit Chapter, Commandery or Consistory. The Grand Lodge decided, through its committee, that it had no authority to determine the status of a suspended member in any other Masonic Body, because it could have no official knowledge of such body. This places the question where it belongs. If some of our sister Grand Lodges had thus defined the relation between Symbolic Masonry and some of the higher ordera, they would have been saved from unfortunate conflict, disaster, and almost disruption. With this one exc~ptioD, the rulings of Grand Master Monahan were practical and judicious. Taking the Address of the Grand Master as a whole, it is a good paper and deserved the commendation it received. Grand Secretary Brother Laflin submitted a brief report embracing such matters as had fallen within the sphere of his duty.. He noticed incidentally the death of Mrs. Mendenhall, daughter of their first Grand Master in that jurisdiction, Reverend Dr.. Benj. F .. Kavanaugh. The total receipts for the year ,,"ere reported at $6,107. The Grand Treasurer reported a cash balance on hand over $16,000. After all disbursements were made there was a balance to the credit of the Grand Lodge of $11,000. The Grand Lecturer, Brother M. L. Youngs, submitted quite a lengthy and interesting report, containing a review of his work for the year. . A destructive cyclone, the past season', having visited New Richmond, in that jurisdiction, caused the loss of many .lives and the destruction of property, resulting in .distress and destitution. A resolutionwas adopted creating a committee to report on this subject. This committee subsequently submitted their report, which was unanimously adopted, and the sum of $500 was a.ppropriated for distribution among the sufferers of that devastated community. The Past Grand Junior Warden, BrotherJ. B.. lIicks, lost his life during the tornado, and the Grand Lodge adQR~,ed: a resolution expressive. of its sorrow, and tendering the sympathy !-lftbe Body to the bereaved family . 'l"beGrand Master called attenti.o1Q.."iJil. his Address, to a ques'ti.on of grav~ .importanc.eafiecting that ...jr.riadiction., .as well as the 路Craft tb~oU4ghout the world, it beingtheaetiQn of the Grand Lodge of Washington in recognizing negro Masonry.. A committee was appointed on thisllluch disco.ss:ed subject, wh.o r'ep.ort~d briefly,and submitted a reisol;t.l;~ion pre:pared by Brother.Jenks,; expressing unqualified condemnation, of said action, and severing路 all fraternal intercourse with the

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Grand Lodge of Washington and its subordinates, until such time as the Grand Lodge aforesaid shall rescind its action on the subject complained of. This report was adoptedo Since the session of that Grand Lodge its authorities have been officially notified that the Grand Lodge of Washington had receded from ita action of a year ago. The Grand Master announced that in consequence of such recession from its former attitude on negro Masonry, Masonic intercourse withWisconsin and Washington woulQ. still continue uninterruptedly. Before the Grand Lodge closed its labors a resolution was adopted congratulating the retiring Grand Master, Brother Monahan, on his ability in conducting the affairs of the Craft, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized and directed to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel to be presented to a worthy and deserving officer.. This closes a hurried review of the transactions of Wisconsin Masonry for the year.. The report on correspondence was prepared by that stnrdy Mason and able reviewer, Brother Aldro Jenks, P. G.. M., and covers 136 pages.. This is the second report prepared by Brother Jenks, and is in advance of his previous effort.. This is saying a good cieaI.. Grand .Master Monahan, in his Address, said of the review of 1898: "The report by Brother Jenks, last year, is conceded to be the ranking report of all the jurisdictions in America." This is a very high compliment, and doubtless deserved. For a new writer, Brother Jenks is an observant gleaner, and competent commentator. The occasional excerpts found in the work received ample attention and proper reflection. His review of our Proceedings of 1898 were very fraternaL He commended the decisions of Grand Master Ty~ard as " sound," except the one which denied the holder of "a dimlt without privileges," the right to be present at his own trial.. Touching the law adopted by our Grand Lodge admitting" CRIPPLES" into Masonry, which he quoted in full, he said: "This step was-taken in the wrong direction.. We hope our Missouri Brethren have elected a. Grand Master with sufficient determination to hold this piece of legislation void, as conflicting with theaneient landmarks.. " I regret to inform Brother Jenks that "this piece of legislation" has not met with any rebuke . Commenting upon the report on e:orresponElence by this writer,' he was very courteous and kind. He could not understand how my Froceedings were printed in the short period of .three or. four days. I ans,wer that the way to do a thin~isto DO it.. The "how" is simple enough. Everything embraced inol1r Journal . i,s in print when ·tne Grand Lodge convenes, except the transactions of the three days' iB,ession. 'Fhase transactions are printed···each day and could be presented t0fti.e/~rand Lodge on· the morniBg' foUowiBg. By the close of,tne sesB~~ini,n.early all the business lias ibeen ··p,nnted, proof readaud'run off by the printer ready to be put into regular form .

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In his conclusion, Brother, Jenks· touched briefly upon the question of Mexica~ Masonry, and said he saw no reason for adding to or modifyinJ;t what he said one year ago, as the situation has not materially

changed. The Grand Orient of Belgium having requested recognition, Brother Jenks did not feel warranted in reqommending his Grand Lodge to accord such. courtesy. His reasons for declining such recognition were ample and satisfactory. Brother Jenks properly· said that· the most important subject now claiming the attention of American Grand Lodges is the recognition, by the Grand Lodge of Washington, of so-called negro Lodges. He furnished the action of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, adopted in 1894: "A. negro, made in a regularly constituted Lodge 7 is entitled to the rights of visitation under the usual restrictions and conditions." No such legitimate negro Masonry being in that jurisdiction, Brother .Jenks said: ." There are, within the State of Wisconsin, several clandestine Lodges of negroes, claiming to be Masons, whose Charters or warrants were not granted to them by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. In recognizing such negro Lodges, Grand.or Subordinate, as regularly constitnted Lodges of Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of Washington has invaded our sovereign powers." He then declared that sucl;l unwarranted attack upon the sover~ign right and jurisdiction of their Grand Lodge deserved rebuke, and appended the resolution to his report, which tbeGrand Lodge had already adopted, condemning, in 11,nqualified terms, the aforesaid act.ion,and severing all fraternal intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington. CHARLES E. WB:BL,AN, Madison, Grand Master. JOHN W. LAFLIN, Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. ALDRO (JENKS, Dodgeville, Com. on Cor.

WYO M I NG-1898. The Twenty-Fourth Annual. Communication was held in the town M. W. Bro. E. P. Rohrbangh, Grand Master, iR. W. Bro. W. L. Kuykendall, Grand Secretary. Six of theG,r~D<il"(J'fficers, elective a.nd appointe:d, Wfere absent at the op;ening of ·t'JEt~(.sression. Representatives of nine u0 €1ges were in attendance. Tbe tabular statement shows fifteen <ltal'tered Lodges and o.nennder'dispen.satioD on the rol), with a ,.,el1&l;>ershi p of 985. •'rhe gaillY,.• ii;~~i~,iJs very small. The report of the G]i"~nd rre'Bienrer sno,we that.Beb~<1t;~a.ndled, duringbis t~rm, $3,717. A.:Cter the usual disbursements" he;rf\ported a cash balance of $2,776. 'fhe,Gr3ndM.ast~;r pres.ented~.~n4d.dress covering eighteen pages. I:nopening, he said: "The Scythe of Time, in its immutable flight, has of Casper, commencing on the 14t9,0'£ September,1898.

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again brought upon us the exit of another Masonic year." His exordium was highly patriotic. He had granted two dispensations to confer degrees out of time. One new Lodge, under dispensation, was created. Eight decisions were rendered and duly approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Master- decided, very properly, that citizenship, in the full meaning of that term, is not required as the ground for a petition for the degrees" provided he has lived within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge the constitutional time. He also very wisely decided that the refusal of a Lodge to receive the petition of 8 profane does nC?t operate as a rejection. The rulings of the Grand Master, throughout, were practical, and very properly approved. He reported a number of visits during his official term. j

Various reports were rendered and passed upon by the Grand Lodge during its sitting. I am pleased to see the adoption of a resolution, discountenancing the election of a Brother as Master of a Lodge until he is qualified to confer the three degrees of Masonry. If all Lodges in this country would follow such a line of policy, Masonry would be relieved of the charge of being butchered in the renderin~ of our beautiful ceremony. Amotion was adopted r appropriating $500 for Brother W. L. Kuykendall, as salary for his labor as Grand Secretary and Reporter on Correspondence. The Grand Lodger during the session, received fraternal greetings from the Grand Lodges of Idaho and Montana. An invitation was extended to the Grand Lodge to attend a banquet prepared by the Masons and ladieE' of the town of Casper. The' Journal contains, besides the Proceedings, members of the jurisdiction by Lodges, Constitution and By.. Laws of the Grand Lodge, and report on correspondence. The latter was prepared by Brother Kuykendall, .Grand Secretary, and covers eighty-seven pages. of the Journal. It was his thirteenth annual report. Our Proceedings for 1897 were accorded one page of his space, in which he summarizes our transactions briefly. Referrin~ to my report on correspondence, he said: "Wyoming is strangely missing." The Jonrnal was not r,eceived, .is the explanation why it is "missing." And, if he will r.efer to my report of 1898, he will find the missing Proceedings of 1897 duly reviewed. His Journal for 1898could not have been reviewed by me last year, becaus~ it did not come to hand until long after the close of our Grand Lodge session. Brother Kuykendall does not favor the recognition of the Gran Dieta of Mexico. He said: "Such recognition has made little progress, and, in our opinion, should have made less." This is a very terse way of expressing a great truth.

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ADDENDA. The following Grand Lodges did notiurnish their Proceedings until after my review had been finished and printed. The notice of these must fall under another bead. The Journals of British Columbia, Maine,Manitoba, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota for 18H9, are missing.

INDIAN TERRITORY-1899. The Twenty-Sixth Annual Session was held at Wynnewood, commencing on the eighth day of August, with M. W. Bro. Henry C. Nash, Grand Master, and Joseph S. Murrow, Grand Secretary. Of the ninety-one chartered Lodges on the roll, seventy-nine were represented. The membership of the jurisdiction was reported at 3,625, showing a gain of 143 over the previous year. ADDRESS.

A brief and thoroughly business-like paper was presented by Grand Master Nash. The matters presented were arranged under the heads of "Necrology," "Decisions," and "Dispensations." He had created three Lodges under dispensation. Permission had been granted to do .work out of time and to layeorner-stones.The rulings of the Gr~ndMasterwere considered Bound with one exception. He decided that a Lodge has the right to change parts of its By-L.aws without the appr()'Val of the Grand Lodge. T'ne{)ommitteeon Law and Usage re~9rted adversely. It aU depends upo~the law of the Grand Lodg~. In Mia,souri we say Lodges ne!~ not submit their By-Laws. for approval of the Grand Lodge, becans,e, if "in. conflict with established laW'~heY win be treated as void."iT1f "in harmony with the general l~,!'.' they need not be approved, ~~t\Vill be sustained to the extent of their V i\.lidity. The Grand Mastel"~a,idthat.their relations with sister Gl:a.路d; Jurisdictions continued p;lea:san.t and fraternal. He made a sUgh~exception as to Washingtolland the fraternization of that Grand Body with the "colored ma.nand brother," who seems to have

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been recognized over there because he was "colored," and sought relations with his equals. Speaking of such claimants to recognition, Brother Nash said', "Proof shows they are clandestine, and their recognition an innovation and violation of established landmarks in Masonry and social equality." His views certainly covered the case, and more need not be said. The proposed celebration of the death of George Washington was approved by the unanimous selection of Brother Murrow, Grand Secretary, as "one of the oldest Masons in the Territory," to represent the Grand Lodge on the occasion mentioned. Brother Murrow, as Grand Secretary, presented his annual statement, from which it is learned that he had handled over $4,000. The Grand Orator, James Humphrey, delivered an address which finds a place in the . Journal, covering seven, pages or more. He seemed to think that the antiquity of Masonry was a wonderful thing, and went back, at least as far as Noah, hunting up路 legends. The Masonry for the times is not dependent upon its age or smell of dead centuries, but upon its practical works, and meeting the demands of the living present. A report was rendered on Education, involving the interests of the Masonic Home, in which it was said: "We look forward to the day, which we hope is not far distant, when our orphans will be gathered into a. home built by Masonic affection." This is a step in the right direction. Dllringthe session, the Grand Master of Oklahoma, Brother Wm. M. Eagleton, was welcomed, and the distinguished visitor "made an appropriate and sensible address." So said the Grand Secretary, and he is old enough to know. Following the installation of Grand Officers there was a rousing time over. the motion to appropriate $50 with which to purchase a. Jewel for the retiring Grand Master, Brother Nash. It was proposed to save the amount, and a collection was taken up for the purpose, which reached about $125, all over the sum required being donated to the Masonic Home Fund. This gave the Home movement a boom, as only $50 was necessary for the JeweL The honored recipient, Brother Nas.h, then donated the sum raised for his Jewel to the Home Fund, and someone m'oved that an equal amount be drawn from the Grand Lodge treasury and given to the Home, which was adopted amid muchentbusiasm.The total amount , in hand for the Home is $1,500. The Grand Lodge closed under路 such encjouraging conditions as are indica.ted by the foregoing. No report on路 Oorrespondence. Brother Murrow, the Grand .Secretary, was appointed to make a路 report next year.

P. B.

ARTBpR, ~on,

JOSEPH:

,M;U~RO.W,

GrandMaster. Atoka, .Grand 8ecretary,

1899.J

Appendix..

WASHINGTON-1899 .. The Forty-Second Annual Meeting was held in the City of Seattle, beginning June 13th. The Grand Secretary, M.. W. Bro. Thomas M. Reed, reported as present, repre~entatives from ,ninety-two of the 101 active Lodges. In these Lodges there are 4,949 members, a gain of SIB being indicated. From a Memorial page in the Journal I learn of the departure from earth's ministries of my long-time friend and brother Minister, Rev. H~rison W. Eagen, for a number of years an able and acceptable preacher of the Gospel in Missonri. He died in Walla Walla, October' 27, 1898, aged nearly seventy-six years. Just thirty-two years prior to that date we met in Macon City, Mo.. , where we were fellow laborers in the vineyard of the Lord for four consecutive years. While serving my Commandery for those four years I had the privilege, and it was a pleasure, to confer upon him tbe Orders of Christian Knighthood. Brother Ea~an was one of the men whom God made. The tribute paid. him by the Memorial Committee was appropriate and deserved. Thinking of him very recentlyt.hepurpose was formed to write him an old-time letter.. Before my purpose 'was accomplished, the information was met that he had gQuelo the land of ligbtand song in the bright forever.. Farewell, dearotdcompanion and fellow laborer, tin we meet heyondthe river. The report of the路 Grand Secretary, Brother Reed, which wa,s his thirty-seventh, showed that he had issued dispensations for the formfl,tiQD. of two new Lodges. He announced that no "caseof grievance of 3tJlJ consequence had been the attention of tbeofflce," Whiich fact evidenced tobis路 mind harmony existed everywhere among the Lodges.. " year showed a "decided i~;p(rovement over that yea.rs." This is gratifying, ft:eproving that Mas:Qn.ry in advancing. Fin~~ci~l c~l..li~itionB were stated as charity fnnd$446,tot:al Di\es;l:r;lyseven thousand i

of Me:xdco wasolered 8.nd . Said co.mmitteelJ,sked of the Grand Lodge, which

>\4i(3lirr~4~ilaiI:~i()Dlae'nce.

Appendix.

154

[Oct.

"REPORT ON NEGRO MASONRY."

A report on this dark subject was presented, ~ead and adopted, with "only two dissenting votes." Whatever construction may be placed upon the terms employed, and whatever string maybe in the hands of the authorities in adopting the paper, it is to be accepted as an end to the controversy started by that Grand Lodge, and路 the subjPct must be declared out of court. I hope that the Brethren in Washington. may profit by the lessons of the passing hour. I have not discussed the question raised, and have only given a synopsis of the opinions of the jurisdictions reviewed. One fact has been made manifest,owing to the disturbance caused by the perpetrators of a great blunder, if Dot a crime against Masonry: the Fraternity in the United States does not believe in any foolishness,and ,,"ill not tolerate such innovations 8S were attempted by the Craft on the Western coast.. Masonry in this country is a unit, and has as little Bse for would-be reformers as it has for the agitating spirit at the bottom of the sudden upheaval he expected to, produce by his iconoclastic eruptions. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report covering 164 pages appears in the Journal.

It is headed and is signed by the same Brother. Excepting the preface and twenty-six pages at the conclusion by Brother Reed,. the report was prepared by another writer. From a cursory notice, the aforesaid writer seems to have been especially called and commissioned to defend the unfortunate position into which he had drawn the Grand Lodge. It is far more voluminous than luminous. Brother Reed, in his amiable and devoted attachment to Masonry, seems to have been poisoned by the virus that the leader of this suicidal crusade possessed. His brief review of Grand路路 Lodges was topical. The labor bestowed in answering the charges made by Grand Lodges against the action of \Vashingtonmight have been directed to better ends. Missouri for 1898 was not embraced in his "topics," for the reason that Missouri had not spoken. .The information concerning the folly of Washington did not reach us in time for notice last year. I am glad of it. A deliverance would have been made, and to the point, but as our Brethren have receded from the ground taken, we have no occasion to rescind former declarations. Our Brethren may le:arn that "NEW DAY, NEW DUTY," will, like the author of the idea many ye'ars ago, die and be lost sight of before their cherished hopes receive the shadow of a shade路s ,recognition. After forty-one reports on Oorres'I?'Qndence, it is not pleasing to think that the sun of one soillustrions#its Brother Reed should be eclipsed by spots which he could have "THOMAS MILBURN REED,"

Appendix. swept a way with a breath. ~e tens us that "this is our last effort as a correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Washington." In.theappoint.. ment of his. successor the name of one appears that will not inspire confidence among those who have watched his erraticisms in the past. It may be safely assumed that he thinks himself a great Dlan. But, according to Solomon, "great men are not always wise." Un wisdom ean not be atoned for by brilliancy or many words. I take leave of my good Brother Thomas M. Reed with a sad heart, as we will not meet again as in the past for more than twenty years, in pleasant rela... tionships. I have met the statement that idolators "do not worship the setting sun," but turn to the路 rising god of day with evidence of profound devotion. I must be excused from following their example, as I can not win my consent to pay. adoration or give recognition to a spot covered orb, even though it be edging its way from the chambers of "'NEW DAV."

WILLIAM M. SEEMAN, Fort Steilacoom, Grand Master.. M. REED, Olympia, Grand Secretary.

THOMAS

CONCLUSION" Expressing regret at the non-receipt of several Journals of Grand Lodges, I must. close the labors of the year. The list herewith furnished of Proceedings reviewed, fifty-three in number, will show these passed under inspection. It was the fixed purpose of the writer to shorten the work and be brief to an extent strikingly observable. In this he bas fallen below the purpose formed. .Following the old method of making bis report, the writer has given careful attention to the doings of Sister Grand Lodges, declining to adopt the "topical" plan. Of said plan, one remark: "As you like. it." I do not approve the method.. "Let every man be funy p~rs:uaded in his own mind," and follow his inclinations on this subject. From路 all路the information gathered, while路 reviewing the l?roceedings in hand, it may be safely stated that Ma.sonry in .this country never was more solidly based. UpOllltsancient foundations. .Progress Rlld prosperity have marked its. marqh for. the year. "The little elond," which arose on the westerIfborizon, has dis:appeared. The roIly of its origin need not be enlarged upon. The author of said folly m~y have learned, if not incapacitated by blindness, that it is "hard to

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Appendix.

kick against the pricks," or sharp and fixed principles of a conservative Brotherhood. Reformers are not in demand among the class of men who compose the Masonic Fraternity. The work of establishing and maintaining Masonic Homes goes on with most encouraging progress. Masonry. is thus demonstrating its true mission and right to a place among the great and good institutions of our advancing civilization. Never in its history has the Fraternity presented such credentials to the confidence and approbation of the general public. The hearts of many thousands have been touched by the princely deeds of our Masonic sanctuaries in many of the Grand Lodges of the country. These are truly Asylums of Love. A Divine Angel, CHARITY, presides in these creations of Masonic hearts. Our Missouri Home has never been so well ground~d in the affections and faith of the Craft. As a representative of this blessed sanctuary, I send greetings to all Sister jurisdictions where similar institutions exist. God speed the day when the lonely widows and helpless children of our fallen Brethren may all find rest, peace and comfort in these abodes of practical Masonic benevolence. With warmest regards for all, I am Frat.ernally, JOHN D. VINCIL, Oommittee.

1899.]

167

GRAND LODGES REVIEWED IN 1899.

ALABAMA, ARIZONA,

1898. 1898.

NEVADA,

1898. CALIFORNIA, 1898. ARKANSAS,

1898.

CONNECTICUT,

1899.

DELAWARE,1898 • . DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

1898.

~"LORIDA,

1899. GEORGIA, 1898. IDAHO, 1898. ILLINOIS, 1898. INDIAN TERRITORY, INDIANA,

1898, '99

1899.

IOWA, 1899. KANSAS,

1899. 1898.

KENTUCKY,

1899. 1898. MASSACHUSETTS, 1898. MICHIGAN, 1899. MINNESOTA, 1899.

LOUISIANA,

MARYLAND,

1899. 18,98.

MISSISSIPPI, MONTANA,

1898. 1899. NEW JERSEY, 1899. NEW MEXICO, 1898. NEW YORK, 1899. NORTH CAROLINA, 1899. NORTH DAKOTA, 1898, '99. NOVA SCOTIA, 1898. OHlO, 1898. OKLAHOMA, 1899. O'REGON, 1899. PENNSYLVANIA, 1898. P,RINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1898. QUEBEC, 1899. SOUTH CAROLINA, 1898. T'ENNESSEE, 1899. TEXAS, 1898. UTAH, 1899. VERMONT, 1899. 'VIRGINIA, 1898. WASI:IINGTON, 1898, '99. WEST VIRGINIA, 1898. WIS'CONSIN, 1899. WYOMING, 1898. NEW HAMPSHIRE,

"CANADA, 18~8. COLORADO,

1899.

NEW BRUNSWICK,

~Bri.tish Columbia. 1 Maine, Mal1l.itoba, Nebraska, Rhode Son.th Dakota, Proceedings not received ~

IstaD~,

Appendia.;.

1"58

ADDltESSES OF GRA.ND SECRE'rARIES.

S~ate.

Nanu.

Henry Clay Armstrong Montgomery. Tucson. George J. Roskruge Fay Hempstead Little Rock. George Johnson San Francisco. Edward C. Parmelee ~.Denver. John H. Barlow Hartford. Delaware Benj. F. Bartram vVilmington. District of Columbia Wm~ R. Singleton Washington.. Florida ~ Wilbur P. Webster Jacksonville. Georgia W. A. Wolihin Macon. Idaho Theophilns W. Randall, Boise City. J. H. C. DilL Bloomington. Illinois Indiana William H. Smythe lndianapolis. Indian Territory Rev. J. S. Murrow A-to-ka, C. N. Iowa .................................•.Theodore S. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Topeka.. Kansas Albert K. Wilson Kentucky...................•........H. B. Grant Louisville. Louisiana Richard Lambert New Orleans. Maine Stepnen Berry Portland. J acob H . Medairy Baltimore.. Maryland Massachusetts Sereno D. Nickerson Boston. Michigan Jefferson S. Conover Cold Water. Minnesota Thomas Montgomery St. PauL Mississippi. John L. Power Jackson. Montana Cornelius Hedges I-Ielena. Nebraska Francis E. White Omaha. Nevada C. N. Noteware Carson City.

Alabama

Arizona Arkansas California COlorado Oonnecticut

New Hampshire New Jersey

New Mexico New York

•••

George P. Cleaves

COncord..

Thos. H. R.Redway Alphens A. Keen Edward M. L. Ehlers

Trenton. Albuquerque. New York.

1899.J S~ate.

Appendix. Name.

1/59 Addre8s.

North Carolina John C. Drewry Raleigh. North Dakota Frank J. Thompson Fargo. J. H. Bromwell. Cincinnati. Ohio James S. Hunt Stilhvater. Oklahoma Oregon James F. Robinson Eugene. Pennsylvania ~ William A. Sinn.~ Philadelphia. Edwin Baker Providence. Rhode Island ~ Oharles Inglesby Charleston. South Carolina Flandreau.. South Dakota Geo.. A. Pettigrew Tennessee John B. Garrett Nashville. John Watson Houston. Texas Utah Ohristopher Diehl Salt Lake City. Vermont Warren G. Reynolds Burlington. Virginia Geo. W. Oarrington Richmond.. Washington Thomas M. Reed Olympia. West Virginia Geo. W. Atkinson Charleston. , Jno. W. Lafiin Milwaukee. Wisconsin Saratoga. Wyoming W. L. KuykendaIL "V. J. Quinlan Nelson. British Columbia Canada J. J.Mason Hamilton,Ont.. Egypt F. F. O;ddi Cairo. England ~ .•......Edward Letchworth London. Ireland ....•..........................Samuel B.Oldham Dublin. Island of Cuba Jose F.Pellon Havana. Manitoba ......•.....................Wm. G. Scott Winnipeg. J ohn Thomas Twining Hartt..St. John. New Brunswick New SouthWales ArthnrH. Bray Sydney. Novs, Scotia..................•......Hon. Wm.Ross Halifax. Niel·MacKelvie Snmmerside. Prince Edward Island Quebec....••..•~ Johl1 H. Isaacson ......•.•.Montreal. Edinburgh~ Scotland D. Murray Lyon !"United G. I-I. of Victoria John Brain Melbourne.

Appendix.

160

REPRESENTA'rlVES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE 'GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

Narne.

Grand Lodge.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada ~ Cuba Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Egypt England Florida 'Georgia.: Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Ireland Kansas ' Louisiana ~ Maine :Michigan Minnesota Mis~i8Sippi

..r1dd're~8.

1Ienry Clay Tompkins Montgomery. Jas. S. Cromb Olifton. Prescott. M. W. Greeson Rob't Burns McMicking Victoria. Charles H. Bryan San Francisco. ~Talnes K. Kerr Toronto. Edwardo Loredo Havana. Ed. C. Parmelee Den vera Geo. Lee New Havell. Dr. RoherlV. Watson Milford. 'Vm. R. Singleton Washington. F. F. Oddi Cairo. ~Braxton Baker London. IrvingP.Wabster Gainesville. Henry .0. Burr Griffin. Jonas W. Brown ldaho City. Decatur. George A.. Stadler Mason J .. Niblack 'Tincennes. J ohn A. Scott Muscogee. W m. H'amilton Dublin. Perry :M.. Hoisington Norton. tTohn A. Stephenson NewOrleans. Dan'l P. Boynton Monmouth. W. S. Linton '" E. Saginaw. James F. Lawless..â&#x20AC;˘...............St. Paul. ,V.P. Bouton Canaan.

1899.J G'rand Lodge.

Appendi~t~.

Na1ne.

l(Jl Address.

1\tlanitoba John F. Boyd ~.nnnedosa. Maryland J o11n S. Berry Baltinlore. lVlontana \Vm. Davenport Helena. Nebraska George B. France York. Nevada , C. E. Noteware Carson City. New Brunswick J ohn Thomas Twining Hartt..St. J obn. New Hampshire Chas. G. Connor Exeter. New Jersey Spencer Fullerton Camden. New Mexico Alpheus A. Keen Albuquerque. New York .............â&#x20AC;˘.............Southrick Hebbard NewYorkCity North Carolina Walter E. Moore Webster. North Dakota George A. Luce Hope. ~ova Scotia Ja.mes A. Gass Halifax. Ohio Chas. Stroud Sandusky. Oregon John H. Irvine TallmaIi. Prince Edward Island C. C. Carlton Souris. Quebec H. L. Robinson Waterloo. Rhode Island Charles C. Mumford Providence. Scotland -~ ..Geo. C. H. McNaight Edinburgb. South Carolina Charles Inglesby Charleston. South Dakota Thomas H. Brown SiouxFalls. Tenneasee Jobn.B. Garrett Nashville. Texas vVm.A. Carrington Houston. Utah P. L.. Willialns Salt Lake City Vermont Silas B. Danforth St. Albans. Victoria A. G. MeCoomhe M:elbourne. Virginia George 'V. Wright :Marion.. "'Vashington Thomas M. Reed Olympia. 'Vest Virginia John H. Weymouth Beverly. \Visconsin Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee.

G. L. Ap.-ll.

Appendi~l~.

162

APPOIN'fED BY OTHER GUAND LODGES NEAR rrHJ:lJ GHAND LODCtE OF' MISSOURI.

Gro.;nd Lodge.

Alabalna Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District ofColumbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Ireland Kansas Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Minnesota Mississippi. Montana Nebraska H

l\T((.})U.

A. M. Hough Robert E. Collins: F. J. Tygard Theodore Brace John E.Rylancl Xenopholl Ryland Harry Keene Reuben Barney George E. lVfayball lsaac JYI. Abrahaul. Jack P. Richardson Campbell Wells J ohn R. Parson MartinCollins , R. F. Stevenson P. G. Woods Samuel M. Kennard Wm. F. Kuhn Wm. H. Mayo E. F. Allen Wm. R. Stubblefield E. H. Phelps Howard Watson W ffi. Richardson Wm. A. HalL Chas. F. Vogel.

.flddress.

Jefferson City. St. I.;ouis. Butler. Jefferson City. ~exington.

Lexington. St. ~Joseph. Chillicothe. New London. Harrisonville. St. Louis. Platte City. St. Louis. St. I.Jol1is. Kansas City. Versailles. St. Louis. Kansas,Oity. St. J.;ouis. Kansas City. St. Louis. Kansas City. ~St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.

1899.J 'Gra.nd Lodge.

Append'i:r. lV"ame.

Kevada ......•........................Seylnour Hoyt Ne'w Hampshire ~ AJexander :tVI. Dockery New Jersey James 'V. Bo;yd New Mexico H. E. Blakeman New York Noah :LVI. Givan North Carolina t\.. Fisher North Dakota Dorsey A. J H.ll1ison Ohio B. F. Nelson Oregon ~ Lee A. Hall Prince Edward Island 1VL T. Davis Quebec Rev. C. C. 'Yoads, D. D Rhode Island Charles E. Reid Scotland Tholnas E. Garrett South Carolina V. O. Saunders South Dakota Joseph S. Bro,vne Tennessee C. H. Briggs Texas Allan lVfcDo·well Utah B. H. Ingranl \T ermant \Vnl. lVI. 'VilliaIlls ·Virginia J ohn D. Vinci! ~I'" ••••••••• , ••••• Stephen ChapIuan vVashington \Visconsin ~ Rufus Ji~. Anderson

163 .Add'ress. G-reenfield. Gallatin. St. Joseph. California. Harrisonville. La Belle. St.Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Aurora. Neosha. Albany. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. Fayette. St. Louis. Sedalia. Boollville. St. Louis. Bloornfield.

Hannih~t1.

Append-Lt.

164

DEA'rHS. RI<;PORTED TO THE (}HA~D LODGl<~ OIl' MISSOURI, OCTOBER

No. oj Lodge.

r-,.'ame 0.f Pm'f,,yo

.J.

Rabt. Peyinghaus. J. \V. Broomfield. Ohas. B. Clark. :2. Tsidar Bush. Henry Rauth. 8...J. G. Rubelmann. Adam Ballman. David D. :Moore. 4. Henry:McKinley. 5. J. O. Cravens. R. H. Chettick. \V. S. Harris. 6. Anthony Daily. Elbert Porter. 7. A. C. Sloan. 8. E. V. Dyson. 9. Robert Adams. John Buchanan. . Jas. A. :l\1acbeth. .John B. Preswick. Samuel Virdin. \Vard Wilson. 10. Isaac Lowrie. Samuel Brown. 11. James L. Boswell. 12. Harrison Rweeney. 13. J. B. Cox.. 15. L. F. Linebarger. 18. w.;r. Sprag-ue. G. B.' Bennett. W.'F. Harris. J. A. Wainwright. 19. Wm. S. Waller. 22. Michael YeakelY. L. B. Peabody. •Tno. T. Martin. Wm. C. Gantou. 24, .1. T. Bohne. J. H. Sudduth. 25. W. R. Hill. 25. Sol HirschI. •Tno. D. Pollock. 26. J. C. Curnutt.

1, 1899.

~~d;~~ Yamc oJ Paj"ty. 28. 29. 30. 31. 33. 84. 39. 40. 44. 46.

47. 48. 50.

52. ;)3.

57. 58. 59.

61. 63.

t14.

H7. tiS. 70. 71. 73.

74.

Ed ward Edlneacls. Robt. ~l. Funk. Warren Goodin. T. B. l\1~nor. W. G. Garth. R. l~. Hart. .J.)1. Frink. Bennett Appleby. J08. L. Hilliard. David Connell. B. F. :Moor. T. C. Boyd. .Jaekson Harris. W. A. B. Craighead. B. F. Goodson. ;Jos. Porterfield. Jesse W. Polalld. -Thos. F. Shepherd. C. H. Lamar. L. Hudson. 'V. G. Noble. D. Kitchen. S. '1'. Bassett. WIn. :Mosby. ~J ohn Milstead. E. K. Sayre.. A. F. Rneed. Wm. Bellalny. fJ. W. Trimble. H. Fink. C. C. Lewis. '1\ J. Griffith. A. Pond. R. W. Hubbard. A. fT.. Bird. Robert Craig. G. D. Gore. R. H. Hodge. L. S. Prosser. C. ,V. Bell. J. A. Egan. Juo. D. Boyne.

165

1899.J Name of Party. 76.

77. 7Ft

iH.

Rl.

Robt. Stone. Sam'l Ralston. J. F. Armstrong. S. L .. Davis. W. l\L Robinson. Luman El "\tood. eTohn R. Owens. Louis Hax. V. B. Crane. J. W. Garratt. W. H. Scott. T. F. Lipp.

1!j~d' Of }·lame oj Par-ill. ~ llC. 118. 119.

T .•J. Reid. Chas. Biesbarth. Wm. Kramer. 121. Wm. Hirt. August Bischoff. Geo. 1\1. Theis. E. W. Raymond. Frank 'Martin. 124. R. B. Holland. G.M. Lo\ve. '\V. ~L Hudson. 125. H. Stevenson.

83. Isaac Hoskinsoll. 84. 85. 8{t

87.

89. 91. 92.

93.

96.

R. P. Bland. E. E. Gibson. Charles~ Knight. I. T. Davis. O. Knudson. E. T. WaSSOIl. R. S. fJacobs. (f. W . Cotner. O. J. Stephenson. S. L. Harris. L. R. Neiman. W. H. :Mason. R. G. Wright. J. S. Barntnn. Jno. S. Pearson. I. l\'IcKinley. C. Grube. J. Huild. Rufus Evans. ~J. W. :Maffitt.

O. W. Vannort. ~.. R. H. Listen. 101. Ephraim Rupert. 102. .James Dunham. 1G3. ..1. H. Limbaugh. 104. Bruno Goldberg. D. E. Gurney. G. K. White. 105. N. L. Drennan. •J. C. Thatcher. 106. R. F, Keith. Ewing :M:i1ton. 107. H. N. Holliday. A. T. Smith. lOS. W. C. Price. 100. O. A. Vall Cleave.

Jas. Brown. . lIO., Samuel Jose. Ill. W. H. Graybill. 118. Geo. R. Riley.

W. H. Gartin. 126. 127.

M(~Cul1ough.

n. A. :Me~ranigal. IJewis H. Iilulsford. Chris. Sellers. ~John

Yeater.

136.

Ohas. E. BarroU. R. L. Sutherland. Andrew Campbell. J. W. Emerson. Louis Petit. A. L. Stubblefield. T. A. Clayton. c. S. Bishop. Thos.Oonley.

141.

W. Z. IJong-. l\'!artin V. Moseley.

132. 133.

135.

143.

John A. McCormaek.

144.

VY. H. Tillery. ~l ames Ta.ggart. .J. F. Lynn.

147. 149. Andrew Carter. A. F. Alexander. R. S. Chesney. H. Clayton. 150. James Ferrell. 156. R. H. Martin. C. W. Steckdaub. 157. eJosbua Hunt. 158. W. H. Cope. 159~ Wm. Bozarth. 1\'1. H. Burgess. 160. John Oook. John D. Winton. lek'l. :Morris L,eftwieh. Geo. W. Manning. Hy. T. Ruggles. 165. Frank Frawley. Z. J. Hopkins.

S. G. Walker. {)has. O. Grahanl.

..:4pperuZ,b;.

166 So. of Sam.e oj Party. Lodge. HiE). R. So Searls. Hi6. A. .A. Rittenhonse. ,Yo T. Burch. T. J'. Lair. HiS. Robt. Childers. lH9. E. J. :Miller. 1iO. ,J. C. Waters. lil. .J. W. Roberts. 172. A. L. Shortridge. 174. D. Miller. 175. James Huffman. 178. R. M. Hinton. 179. ,J. .M. Courson. 181. .J ames R. H(;nverton. Thomas M. Poor. C. 1\1. Baja ,vin. 18ft f:t. A. Settle. 188. .Joseph Ro\ve. 1~9. 'V. P. ,Jones. ~L Callopy. F. T. Hopkins. un. ;Tohn D. Hatcher. H12. J. M. Weatherford. 19:3. Joseph E. HaJ}. lH4. W. R. ,\Vakely. H~5. C. N. Headley. 1£17. .1. R. Heath. .r. H. :Mac1ison. W.H.Hateh. IHH. Isaac Whiteside. ~OO. H. P. Moore. 202. Geo. :McClure. lames H. Lain. 205. Theo. Mayer. ZOti.

208. 209.

210. 211. 212. 213. 214. 21H.

218.

220.

[Oct.

,No. of J.Vam.e of' Party. Lodge.

220. 221.

Chas. J. Bower. J. K. Matthews. 222. tTaeob Haldeman. H. H. )Ieeks. 224. 11. O. Hines. 225. Cicero P. Headrick. 228. .Jos. H. Fox. Heo.•T. Parker. S. P. Chick. ~Ioore.

229.

H. G.

230.

;John R. Craig. A. Elnory., S. H. Cates. .l. \V. Thompson. G. W. Vickers. Isaac Shook. Wm. L. Bass. Thos. r,r. Eales. .Jno. "\V. Gatlin. A. A. Neal. Isaac Wolf. H. E. 1Iorgan. ,M. G. Elliott. Wm. Howard. D. H. :Moore. E. S. 'Vilhite. .Jas. Boyse. ~roliathall Nesbit. A. H. Farnsworth. C. R. Pritehard. .Job. Ratliff. Thos. A. Barnes. . J ohn Rossmann. Wm. 'Vallerman. "\Vm. Wood. .Jacob :Moninger. If'reen1Rn Davis. C. F. Porter. T. T. Wemott. H. D. Lanee. John Hall. 'V. 1'1. Campbell. J. H. Eckard. T. H. Haines. Philip Young. S. K. lVlontgomery. F. ,M. Evans. D. J. Dunn. Samuel Allen. S. 11. Baker. 'V. A. Kelsiek. John'Veide. .J. 1.1. Butler.

232.

233. 236.

287.

288. 240. 241. 243. 244. 247.

249. 251. 252.

'l\F. Oolbreth.

253.

Robert Cotche 1. S. R. StockwelL ..John L. Cleolen. Thos. H. :Moore. B. F. Reynolds. N. P. Applegate. J. J. Glover. D.•J. Lasswell. \V. ,Yo Lesueur. S. Dicl~sOll. W. P. Dulaney. George Deutmann. Geo. Humphrey. Louis Will. C. O. Hare. John Casper. J. W. Flemin2". W.F. Hackney.

254.

255.

2.5ti.

257. 258. 2til.

262. 2(18.

1899.J '.1\'0. of

Lqdge.

2••1).

2ti7.. 2(i8. 270. 271. 272. 273. 277. 280. 281. 282. 2R7. 2r\8.

2HO. 292. 294. 295. 29H.

300. 301. 308.

304.

30{i. 307.

310. 311.

815.

SIt1. 318. 319.

l'rame oj PrJ-fty.

G. H. Sack. G. L. Osborn. H. Y. Hughes. \V. H. Dale. Oliver Hatler. B. J. Cocke. B. A. Barnett. G-eorge llord. 11. H. Avery. .J. ~J. Crawford. ..1. )1. :l\IcCutchen. \V. H. Culley. .J ohn Desaline. .Tohn T. Cochran. H. S. 'rurner. F.•J. Kluthe. .James T. \Vallen. •Tohn H ..Jones. T. ~J. Wells. H. Sherwood. W. 1..4. l\Iack. F. Nichols. Sam'l Shernlan. A. L .•Johnson. Geo. W. Steig. FreeL Esslinger. H. N. Hansen. S. l\L l\Iagee. Eli Hartley. R. A. Baughan. C. T. Davis. H. C. Brady. Robt. Irons. J. N. B. Dodson. •Ta,sper McCary. O.•J. Renwick. <.Jaleb Hurd. Go. W. Webb. S. K. Farmer. :M.•J. Wyatt. Robt. Campbell S. A.Howard. Sam'l :Marshall. •John Landers. .James NI. Gow. •James W. Eastin Zack Robeson. D. Jones. Henry a. Parker IVI. C. Lappin. B. D. Harris. J. XI. Hickman. J. A. Clark.

167 t Lodge. . .r-.,..wne Qf PII}']I.

1-7"0. of

322. 323.

W. J. Roach. Hy. :Marks. Zadoc Adler. J. H. :Mackie.

Geo, L. Phelps. )1. D . Briscoe. :130. H. T. Presson. 333. G. P . Pepper.. E. D. Taylor. 384. E. C. Wilson. T. L. Leeper. 335. D. T. Riddle. J. S. :McDonald. 336. J. N. Roberts. Emmet Turner. 340. Simon Hartman. 344. Wilson Robinson . ;J ohn Faessler. 345. .J. W. Lowery. 34fj. W.l\I. :Miller. 347. W. E. Webber. 348. Squire Harris. 353. R .•J. Hoffman. 354. Chas. C. Davis. 3.56. G. G. Phillips. John Wood. &58. D. C. Harrison. 359. H. C. Crisp. 360. ~J. O. Broadhead. \V. A. Edmonds. F. P. Thompson. W. L. Reynolds. H.l.i. Watkins. R .•J. Compton. 361. .John James. Z. L. Slevens. 363. E.•1. Roberts. T. W.l\'Iusick. 364. P. B. Lamberton. 3()5. David Isam. 366. A. H. Nelson. ~John Burton. 869. Wm. Wright. 370. 1'hos. Eakens. Wm. Ford. 874. Thos.:M. Simpson. AJldrew J. '\Vard. 375. J. R. Chambers. Joseph Ousley. 377. E. P. Clark. 378. H.T. Patten. 389. Thos. l\'IcCallister. 393. Geo. Sanderson. 827.

Append'i~c.

168 No. of ".yame of Pctl'ty. Lodge. 398. 407.

410. 411412. 413. 414. 415. 41H.

417. 4U). 420.

424. 427. 432. 434. 438.

43~L

440. 441. 443. 444. 448.

450. 457. 459. 4f>O. 4f>2. 466. 467. 468.

Samuel Kirby. C. Crenshaw. 'r. ~J. Byrd. S. G. Rosenstein. H. Y. Sooter. ;J ohn Kendall. James Hodkins. Thomas Oampbell. fT. Housman. Samuel Huston. S. P. jlIcElroy. E.A. Wood. C. W. Requemburg. C~rrus Brough. \Vm. Gloth. \V. O. Snider. P. J. Ridgway. Josephus Winchester. H. C. Meyer. H. H. Engelman. F. C. Birkricht. Geo. Smith. Wnl. Grimminger. ;r. L. Bernecker. G. G. Freeker. Hy. Pius. H. C. Oberlee. Henry W. O'BriaIlt. B. F. Barnes. 8ftm'} Bollinger. A. L. Landree. W. H. Shannon. .J. C. Brasfield. Charles Powell. 1. D. Welch. ~r. H.Lutes.

No. of Lodge. flame oj Party. 470.

~Tos.

Wm. Robb.

John Hamilton. C. T. )!oseley. J. T. Averill. W. T. Nesbit. F.Ohilds. R. itI. Slaughter. H. W. Smoote. Thos. W. Ball. Alexand.er Lemons. John Templeton. J. ::U. Travis. J. )1. Warmack:1 J.W. Oglesby. John Hagler. E. T. l\'lcCune. W. H. Allen.

[Oct.

472. 474. 475. 48l. 483. 486. 488.

491. 492.

494. 503. 504. 509. 512. 515. 520.

522. 523. 524. 526.

527. 528. 529. 530. 53l.

532.

533. 53.5. 543. 545. 547.

550.

552. 556. 557. 561.

564.

George Kraus. Noe Titus. T. G. Spurgin. Robert Grundy. Marcus Pattison. A. B.:Maehen. J. W. Beck. Thomas Patric·k. John Gardner. Alex. Ware. T. }:I. Richardson. Jos. Offield. Jas. A. D~·e. :M. Riley. J. W. Lawsoll. M. Wells. Jeremiah Beery. W. S. Stephens. E. A. Wills. G.W. Smith. C. Laessig. S. D. Invill. W. P. Allcutt. T. P. Allell. C. H. Oornwell. Levi l\lock. M. D. Livesay. J. C. Carty. D. R. Evans. S. B. Noland. T.R. Hightower. G. "\V. Wolcott. A. H. Hutchinson. ~Jesse Fitzgerald. Jas. A. Bradley. Sam. O. Cain. W. W. Duncan. Wm.•r.Lee. Charles Bates. Henry Shell. J. C. Oubbage. W. R. Gillies. D. R. Rice. R. E. ThompsOIl. James A. Baker. R. Trevey. Sol. Lierlr. W. W. Redford. W. C. Fox. J. D. Grant. S. F. Galln.her. ~T. P. Drummond. Alfred Ros,vall.

1899.J

SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF .MlSSOl'RI. OCTOBER 1, 18$)H.

No. of Name of Party•• Lodge. 1.

2. H.

4. 5.

7. H.

14. 24. 26.

2H.

31.

32.

83.

41.

Carl Reisenweber. Otto Hoffmann. H. H. Philper. Christopher Branch. Sidney Barley. Ernst Kramer. .f. A. Biles. T. J. Kershner. S. C. Haseltine. T. B. Love. G. W. Hadaway. .J. E. Cowan. .J. A. Bloomer. John Crouch. F. I,;. Etz. S. 1\'1. Fields. W.•1. Fritsch. S.D. Howard. .T. Y. Levengood. S. F. Ralls. W. T. Scanlon. W. C. NUIlll. A. G. Lallghott. S. H. Downing. W. P. Kelley. E. G. Warden. H. C. Buzby. W. A. Blankenship. L. Adkins. R.•T. Harper. H. N. Carver. •f. W. Sharp. A. B. Seward. ..J. A. Scott. J. L. Richards. •Tohn Asher. M. P. ABisOIl. ~r. B. Hawkins. J. ~'.Glover. D. L. Rivers.

~l~{ Nam,e oj Patty. 47.

Wm. C. Arline. 1. C. Darby, Jr. ~John Talbot. "M. A. Boyd.

W. A. Dudgeon. J. H. Pritchett.

50.

53.

rl4.

57. t)2.

63.

T. F. Woods. R. C. Clark. F.Ezell. ~T. D. Prosser. R. V.'CooI)er. \V. N. Marshall. L. S. Prosser. G. B. Dodge. A. G. Lonsdale. W. B. Redburn. A. W. Florea. S. W. Nixon. G. W. Greenlee. John Nixon. J. F. Copeland. H. B. Slusser. E. A.Blackman. W. P. Ba.rrett. 'D. W. Clark. C. L. DeAtley. W. G. Pike.' eJ. T. Taylor. W. H. Waller. G. W. Hawley. '\Tm. Pickering. W. H. Berkeley. .John Judson. A. N. Berry. W. F. Newberry. Newton Ellis. E. J. Smith. J'. R. Hamer. R. L. Anderson. 'V. H. Gilliam.

170 ~Zd~ Name of

Pal'ty.

ll:=;.

C. W. Williams.

65.

B. A. Frye. Ed. Rutledge. T. Severe. B. Willis. •T. Phillips. .l. M. Johnson.

fiH.

7J. 'V. G. Bright. •T. B. Todd. 7H. Wm. McDonald. 78. .lames F. Watkins. Isaac C. :Mulkins. 7£t D. H. Chapman. W. H. Fidler. H. R. L.•Tones. Morris Wuerpel. Sti. B. L. Barbee. R. W. Clements. •James Richards. 102. Thomas :Martin. 104. C. M. Lucas. H. r~. Root. J. W. Mount. S. P. Twiss. J os. lVl.ichals. H. Thilemins. H. W. Levis. ~T. IJ. Steeble. O. F. Redmond. 105. E. A. Starr. 107. R. 'V. Alexander. G. D. Frankliu. P. H. Ciross. J. P. Hughes. •James Moss. 'V. L. :l\!athews. Jas. F. Powers. A. J. Seabaugh. James Sellers. lJ. A. Farmer. James Crowley. L. T. Oarnahan. 112. .J. J\I. Bennington '1'h06. L. Henry. 114. W. S. Conley. Clark Miller. }'i:. Bateman. E. C. Clinkscale. E. M. Goldberg. R. H. Hall. R. L. Keene. C. D. Wade. M. A. Bright.

J.Vo. of Lodge.

116.

121.

123. 1:29.

133. 134. ISH. 146.

147.

152.

155.

161. 163.

Name of ParlYl.

G. W. Akin. O. ByeI'. J'. W. Stogsdall. N. R. Grose. A. J. Snelson. .J. B. Melton . tr. D. Freeman. A. W. Peebles. Joseph Romines . Christ Heitz. Frank Hussman. R. Kaiser. E. W. Wild. F. T. Conley. C. Y. Drake. W. A. Eldred. F. J. l\IcTaffe. S. A. Mott. ~J. C. Nunson. J. H. Otterman. ~J. Pratt. J. Volsky. A. R. Van Geison. Chas. Johnson. R. G. Spalding. 'N. H. Frame. D. C. Anderson. George Richmond. D. H. Clay. ' A. G. Lock. ~J. F. Davis. W. B. }.t1ondy. Thos. N. Haynes. W. D. Pearson. D. G. Shackelford . J. l\L Brown. B. F. Kendrick. H. W. Chalfant. Geo. W. Reed. P. L. Halcomb. F. ~I. Cochran. David l\!loulder. E. A. Hoearth. J. B. Harris. vV. H. Marlow. J os. Morris. Wm. :McCarthy. Wm. Pansler. F. M. Prewitt. Jas. Sterling. VV.;r. Heflin. Aug. Ross. H. G. Holmes.

17.1 ;\"0. oj }."a~ne oj Parill. Lodge.' .

Hm.

E. B. Chappell.

173.

IJ. B. Northcntt. T. C. Laughlin. •T. W. Stephens. W. L. Herd. R. ",V. Shipley. )1. R. Howard. .NI. Kyger. rr. C. Smith. Geo. H. I.Jupton. H. J. Herrick. Hy. Harman. •Jno. A. Bell. E. E. Buck. D. L. Simmons. C. A. F. Peters. D. Little. .J. E. Elliott. J .•J. Richards. J. A. Potter. I.Jeroy Hoober. R. J. Fletcher. W. D. Anderson. L. E. Reames. •T. C. Walters. A. G. Brown. C. W. Hollister. W. A. Davis. 'V.•T. Karner. M. L. Franklin . •Joseph Lesem. Geo. Calder. W. B. Hazen. W. :McDonaJd. J. :M. Wilson. .TamesDay. John F. Robb. C. W. Martin. T. A. Donovan . •1. A. :Martin. •1. W. Gentle. .T. H. Peyton. .fohn McKnight. A. C. Parshall. George Palmer. Byron A. Ash. ;Jas. E. Peoples. T.R. Routh. N. 1\11:. Crumley. J. Clark Martin. ;ros. W. Bartlett. •1. L. Jones. E. M. Winslow.

175. 177.

liH. 182. 185.

187.

188.

ISH.

Hn. 192.

1~)4.

lS}tL

Hl7.

200. 208. 205.

No. oj ....'1ame '" if P w·.y. t Lodge. 0

205.

207.

20R.

209.

210.

213. 214. 217.

219. 220.

224.

2'28.

'V. P. DixOll. Geo. W. Stnart. T. R. Beattie. .Toe Pettigrevv·. R. IJ. Berry. .Jno. \V. Henry. .J. G. Jones. ~l'hos. M. Gash. A. G. Baker. John Olark. '\V. S. Colnler. R. J. Horton. H. G. l\larqu!s. R. H. Pitts. O. Whiting. ~r. S. Beene. H. C. Davidson. B. C. Jones. W. E. Massey. Henry 11agill. Geo. ::\1. Shadle. C. C. Whittaker. J. F. Mabry. :Miltol1 Campbell. F. C. Sickles. .J. O. Ranes. .1. S. Greene. 'V. Glasscoe k. 1. Frost. \Vm. Love. R. F. Hinkle. ~T. W.Poole. ~J a,s.Corlltltt. D. I.J. Berry. S. IVI. Clodfelter. W. H. Dooley. O.IJackey. cT. H. Riddler~ Percy r:Chompson. Alfred Beers. H.lIL Dagg. Jas. G. Young. T. ~J. Harrisoll. E.•J. Harding. .J. E. Fleming. E. W. Galpin. 'Vood :Mallory. Anson Pritchard. W. W. Fellows. D. F. Wilson. .John O. <JOInbs. Simeon Downing, :M. C. Smythe.

~Jr•

17B

Appendix.

No. of Name of Pm'!!!. Lodge. 2""2S. J. H. Baker. ~80. J. W. Lenox. 233. Anice Braile:r. ..T. W. Brailey. ..T. Clark Brailey. L. T. Caton. Chas. Gibson. Henry Howe. Warren W. Hong-h. F. P. Hainds. S. F. Perry. H. O. Shook. W. E. Taylor. 266. J. M. Cain. A. Farnham. •J. A. Fisher. G. W. McClain. Chas. E. Marsh. 239.

244. 245.

247.

248.

254.

255.

..Tames Beck.

A. H. :\:Iass. A. Sutterfield. James Chattin. James Lay tOIl. H. B. Coffey. Frank ~lcKeechan. C. T. Tyler. E. J. OOrpeIlY. Chas. Lewis. •J. M. :Murdic·k. iI. R. Patton. Wm. ,J. Sibley. 1\1. J. Farben. A. J. Kelle~·. C. D. Rich. ..T. Taylor. S. A. Freeborn. W. H~ ilastersol1. C. E. Steele. G.l\L Canterberry. F. ~L Crumley. J. D. Harper. A. H. Lamb. M. R. Lyle. W. M. Cassity. J. E. Ingranl. Aaron Kinney. D. A. Colyer. R. T. Burns. Ben F. Sanders. L. L. Whitehead. W. E. Campbell. J. E. Taylor. W. H. Payne.

No. of Nam.e of Patty_ Lodge. 255.

256.

251'i.

259. 260.

262.

A. C. Wilson. J. C. Cozzens. Adolph Kistler. L. K. Waters. ,J osephus Williams. Wm. Graseclose. A. D. Leyhe. Isaac N. Ho'welJ. Einory Keithly. Craven Craig. J as. A. Pitman. ~John Alexander.

C. C. Christeson. Harley Parsley. W. G. Winget. G. W. Coley. C. L. Kreeger. G. L. Smith. 265.. Enoch Barnum. G. N. Richards. tIas. E. Taylor. F. C. Holliday. J. H. Smith. tras. H. Houx. Orlando Still\vell.

2H3.

WG.

D. C. Hagerman. C. C. Pickard.

269.

Salnuel Ward.

270.

C. M. Allen. Dav·id Duey. W. T. Wilson. E. B. Birkhead. Edw. Forwell.

Wm.

Callowa~·.

John Steinbach. 272. Eugene Darling. 274. T. L. Abernethy. Eugene Coghill. John B. Waddill. 276. Jno. M. Zion. O. P. Darr. ~Tno. E. Berry. 280. Gideon Osborn. 282. Emile Boulanger. 283. A. McHorm. :M.l\laloy. James W. Oakes. 284. R. B. Hufflin. S. S. Malody. Chas. E. Miller. t10hn

Pitt~.

W. B. Cochran. IVI. Peak.

1899.J

28:').

290. 2Hl.

2H2. 2!l5. 296.

299. 302.

305.

307.

H09.

314.

316.

or Lodge.

J.Yame oj Party.

J.'l'o.

G. \V. Keown. T. J. Weldon. ~1. 1\1. Coffey. .J. S. Seipel'. Geo.•J. Robertson. Geo. Strickler. B .•J. Cockrum. •J. R. Shumate. \V. L. Stoddard. rr. A. Shirkey. \Vm. L. Callaway. Chas. H. :Morgan. N. O. Alexander. T. A. Dalton. Ike Kains. Robt. Smith. K. L. Hale. W.A. Kyle. Hiram Friend. .T..J. McPhersoIl. Wm. Bell. E. H. Ralls. French Strother. A. 'V. Bettie. Alfred Cox. '\Vm. Kemper. Ed. Gould. .Tno. W. Benedict. B. F. Grisham. •J. V. :McPike. R. B. Caldwell, .Jr. Jno. W. James. J. W. R.ussell. J. \V. Caldwell. J. H. l\feguin. H. R. Fields. Joseph ]\!cAdams. rraylor Mann. S. E. Glore. VVIU.J. Black. •Tohn F. Butler. H. E. Olevidence. E. Hart. E. C. Fox. C. A. Cunningham. F. H. Newton. E. M. Fuqua. A.•J. Harshberger..

aw.

E. W. Toler. W.H.Hl2lnit. E. P. Pratt. E. W. Shannon. 'V. E. Ridge.

322. 323. 325.

328.

t mne uif P ar!:/.

J. W. Stevens. C. S. Edwards. G. W. Rankin. S. B. Wood. B. C. :Merk. B. F. Bunch. P.M. Litton. R. B. Sidebottom. R. C. Browen. A. 1..1. Bu rns. J. C. Case. G. ",.,.. Case. ~J. C. Cain. (:t. D. Davis. G. W. Estep. M. E. French.

L. D. Westgate. 331.

Gideon G. Brenton. Warren Davis.

:3:33.

W. E. Crellin. F. A. Hawley. \V. '1'. .Jameson.

835

337. :388.

389.

I;. C. Duneau. Joseph Kreeger. Philip Fulk. C. R. Williams. vVm. Hamer. F. M. McCormick.

George Southards. Frank Webre. 340.

344.

A. Ireland. Thos. A. Jenkins. W. O. McCrulnb. A. G. Redenbaugh. A. ~T. Kratsinger. G. W. Lent.

A. J. Dunlop. W. '1'. Hensen. W. A. Holcomb. &11. W. H. Buford. G. W. Durell. 352. John D,.,Jessup. Joseph A. Hammond. S. T. Harris. 3f14. ~I. C. Barnes. 'Valter Cruteher. W. B. Edwards. A. L. I..titer. H. P. Warden. 357. 'V. B. Moss. 358. F. G. Prall. 359. A. 'V. Porter. SHOo 'V. l!. Anderson.

174 No. oj

,~.

if])

Lodge. ...,ame ()

arl!.

3(\0. J. B. Blatterman. eT. H. Cockrell. E. H. l".Jong. H. C. .Roeth. ::ifil. rl'. Jr. Brovvll. A. tT. Franklin. W .•J. 1leCullongh. C.::VI. Davis. •John George. R. C. }[itchell. J. "\V. Evans. P. Humphrey. J. R. vVelch. i3H2. 'Vm. Folke. Horace Longaneeker. •J. :\1. Leedon. '1\ H. :i\lotlitt. •1. G. :Martin. VV. B.

1'to. of Name oj Party. Lodge.

877. 37S. 380.

383.

387.

8H2.

~hLyfield.

Wm. Pollock.

3n4.

C. A. Stevenson.

J. H. Taylor. lVL P. Urisp. Harry Hawkins. •Toel Pettit. ..T. H. Serfass. 365. ;r. R. Gatlin. Jacob Suter. B. "\V. 'VeIls. 3US. VV. R. Woods. W. ?vI. Vaughn. 3()H. Thos. Sandlill. Henry Farley. •John Gl)Ssett. H. "\V. Reddin. .J. L. Stillwell. John :Myers. A. F. Shoulders. J. F. O'Neal. W. M. Bainbridge. 1vI. Collier. Edley Crulllnl. 375. G. M. R,eed. Marion Bromfield. J os. Turpin. G. W. Gan. Sam'l Duncan. C. H. Colley. 364.

Jesse Shelton.. 876. H. B. Tutt. Henry Blazing. Felix Brown. 377. G. P. Bigelow.

401.

407.

408.

415. 416. 418.

419.

420.

421.

423.

R. C. Hale. A. H. Hackett. W. B. Emerson. L. B. Osborne. C. N. Boone. N. Hall. W. N. Bates. Henry Porter. P. A. Arbogast. Hy. I;edbetter. C. P. Coulson. N. lYI. Pierce. A. G. Perry. G. A.vVebb. ~T. tT. Candler. T. 1\1. Gibson. \iV. L. Webb. tT."\V. Anthony. D. R. Webb. H. C. Billings. J. T . Nelson. ;r. nL Collins. G. A. Robbin. ;1. ;r. Kendall. Bert Ralph. 'V. B. I;ueas. Ctlas. Calhtway. A. W. Aylor. VV. ~J. Minick. tl. D. Plumule. C. A. Winans. B. F. Cannon. W. P. Sv~'ank. IVL H. Moore. B. M. Bogard ,~-r. H. Longley. D. H. Stoddard. I~. VV. Hayse. L. H. Meyer. O. B. Dyer. G. W. Young. A. Fristoe. T. R. McIntire. W. J\t!. Russ. Ed\vard Story. Thomas Springer. W. H. Lamme. Julius Weiss. Henry' Knch. John D. Cochran. Edmond Guire. tTohn P. Hubble. ,T. J. Woodfill.

1899.J l\"'a~ze

423.

424.

,429.

483.

,437.

441.

,4:42.

448. 444. 445.

448. 451. 4fl3.

455.

4.56. 457.

175 oj Party.

.1. T. Gray. W. C. Crutchen. ~Tohn E. vVarden. ;r. P. Agnew. Alvin Long. 'Vilber I.long. Samuel Saffle. Ellis r!'aylor. A. C. .:\IcHenry. J. V.Bralullll. A. L. Moon. S. Brokenshire. Willianl Settle. A .•J. Dunckel'. .John Graham. W. H. Bishop. W. H. Fowler. E. VV.•Jackson. J. Y. Brand. •I. P. Gordon. G. VV. :Marquis. S. I~~. Poisell. A.•J. Bean. E. F. Jenkins. 1'..M.•Johnson. O. H. :Maeke. S.D. Williams. A. W. Pease. Thos. A. Ward. Allen Walton. Joseph Bryan. E. ~1. Brown. W. B. I.Jong. A. W. Eicks. ~J oe l\lt1schamp. W. K. Eatell. H. B. Patterson. T. E. S. Wilson. Ferdinand 1\:1il1er. E. J..I. Vanzandt. H. C. Duncan. W.H. Hill. ~J. lVI. Russell. Horaee Fox. J. T. Dinkins. T. B. Skaggs. Josiah Sutton. A. Ohitwood. T. A. Nelson. W. S. Chapin. W.H.Haley. L. F .:&!artin. H. l\iorris.

N·o. of Lodge.

459.

4G8.

479.

480.

481. 484.

488. 491.

492.

495. [)04,

512.

514.

517. 518.

521.

...2\'"ame OJ" Patl1/.

.John Brixey. .J. H . .Magill.

S.C. Trimble. L. Castor. David Hunter. Wm. Inglis. Henry BOYfL S. A. Reese. Wm. Sherrod. .T. S. Boarman. G. H. Oopeland. M. Stafford. tJ. 1\1. Long. 'V.•J. Copeland. Cr. D. Tolle. John Kussmaul. R. E. Allen. C. H. Linebarger, .Tno. Buckner. ~TrlO. l\LEchory. W. R. Warner. W. A. Cannon. H. H. l:"ibby. G. C. Burr. A. R. Belt. Wm. Dings. D. H. Donovan. J. W. ~Iedairy. F. H. Rodgers. T. A. Brookshire. 1. H. Orain. E. D. Wells. J. H. Laird. Albert Steek. J. B. Maxey. Wm.•J. Wray. S.W. Adams. S. P. Stowers. ~J ObIl Shepard. G. L. Brightwell. J. M. Maret. F. M.. Tooley. P. A. Boucher. F. A. Freeze. J. A. Guinn. Nelson Salmon. F. A. Liee. J.1\L Boyd. D. A. Barr. H. W. Oampli>ell. John B.ailey. T. L. Brown, Jr. H. L. Ell~ott.

176 No. of Lodge. Na'me of Parly.

;.Yo. of Name of Pari1.". Lodge. I

;)21.

543.

;:)22.

525. f)28.

529:

532. 5:3"1.

f;41. ,;42.

Geo. H. Finley. D. Haycock. ~J. )1. Sturdy. '\V. H. Summers. C. E. Fox. John BoYle. W. A. Ferguson. B. L. Tisdale. Chas. Hitchcock. •J ohn Forster. ;r. H. McCann. rr. B. Feustemacher. J. L. A. Doug-hert~·. A. S. Knight. Noall Calton. J. L. Hyde. David Smittle. A. P. Sherry. .J. W. Powers. D. K. Colman. S. A. Grantham. B. F. Hawkins. R. M. Dalton. D. W. I;ayton. S. A. Yoder.

SUSPENSIONS FOR

H. C. Ripper. .I.-C. Ripper.

545. 547.

Socrates Carver. 'V. D. Day. .Tohn W. Walker. L. Z. Burr. D. F. Creighton. Albert I,;ewis. 'V. VY. Roberts, .Jr. J. 'NI. Smart. Theo. Smart.

Robt. L. Wood. 54n.

S. W. Wyba.rk. .T. T. :Ylunson.

.r. B. Johnson. C. W. Webster. S. B. Coons. 1).')1.

E. W. Porter.

552. 564.

W. W. Gutridge. L. H. Huff. ""V. D. Sylvester.

5.59.

W. H. H. Black. J. W. Burrell. .J. F. Bowin. W.H.•TolitY.

UN~IASONIO

CONDUCT'.

Rl'~PORTED TO THE GRAND LODOF~ OJ!' MISSOURI, OOTOBER

No. of }i'"arne oj Party• 8. T. G. Hayden. 39. .J ohn O'Connor. 69. J. R. Reeves.

Lodge.

165. S. R. Lucas. 177. Joseph Smith. A. E. Leavitt. 215. L. Gebhart. 29'5. W. H. Hammons,~ 296. J. C. Barnes. 314. Wm. C. Gambill.

Swain Asserson.

1, 18H{1.

.J.Vo.· Of N ame q,,I' P Lodge. . arty. ~134.

352. 3H8.

451. 462. 497.

524. 538. 539. 551.

W. B. Wright. B. Nicholas. C. Lee. R. L. Shackelford. O. E. Oasper. G. A. Dillard. 1. J. Godfrey. H. T. Church. W. C. Boyd. B. D. Groves.· M. V. Parks.

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EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1899.

No. oj Lodge. Name of Party.

No. of 'Name oj Party. Lodge. 19. E. E. Combs. 35. B. G. Arnold.

317.

60. W. W. Sheley. 72. Ed. Batty. 95. Ed ward Trower. 140. G. Davis. 177. Ira Smith. A. J. McKinney. 212. M. D. Bridges. 225. Wallace McDonald. 237. D. B. Reesman. 259. J.:M. Threlkeld. 271. McOlay Wyatt.

W. A. Williams. E. J. Halleran. M.J. Bormhowe. .A.. Wimsatt. 406. Thos. Haynie. 445. Sydney C. Oroll. 453. A. L. Parrish. 474. C. W. Murphy. 507. Geo. Vance. 522. W. W. Lowe. 526. W. C. Shields.

George Van Camp. 331. Robt. T. Penick.

339. 340. 344. 368.

561. Jas. Jamison.

Albert Margetti.

REINSTATEMENTS. REPORTED TO THE GR.AND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER.

No. of Name oif Party

Lodge.

•

1. Wm. H. Hofmeister. 6. J. T. Hall. 7. Harmon Brewer. 9. B. F. Lilybeck. L. O. Merkel, Jr. Geo. W. Purdy. R. J. Simpson. 15. Thomas Ford. 16. :M. H. Barnett. G. L. AP.-12.

No•. of Name of Party.

Lodge. 16.

P. G. Carver. James Power. J. B. Tennant. C.1. Hill.

C. M. Armstrong. S. N. Barnes. H. Sherwood. J. D. Crook. H. .A.. Saling.

I, 1899.

178 No.of Name of Fa'rty. Lodge. 2l. M. 'V. Claycomb. 27. N. Shookman. C. T. Murphy. 28. Geo. J. Shepardson. Jas. Clement. 42. E. U. Brooks. 46. J. W. Dickey. 57. J.G.Couch. 62. E. M. Nusbaum. 64. N. C. Cooper. H. Cary. C. C. Lewis. 69. J. B. Phillips. 76. John Hampton. 78. L. C. Woodington. tT ohn S. Emery. John J. Gibson. Isaac C. Mulkins. C. P. Kingsbury. Thos. H. Page. James A. Spellman. 83. W. H. Oalloghan. 86. Joseph Gregory. 87. H. H. McOlure. 90. J. G. Oampbell. 92. H.. L. Pearson. H. C. Modisett. F. G. Baird. E.A. Glenn. O. J. Edmonds. 94. Nicholas Cox. 98. :Morris Cohen. T. T. Jameson. 103. J. II. Limbough. 104. G. W. Tindall. 'V. A. Shuman. 106. O.A. Shaw. S. West. W. P. Peniston. 109. J. '1'. Norman. J. Brown. B. M. Ross. W.Knie. S. R. Harris. J. C. Vancleve. F. Eskridge. 111. B. W. Shotwell. J. M. Shields. J. D. McKenney. Robert Small. Samuel Ohamber,~. Harry Brownhill. S. K. Witten.

Appendix. /+t.,.o. oJ Name of Pw'ly. Lodge. Ill. W. N. Tillery. J. W. ThoIllas. W. A. Smith. A. T. Smart. 112. Geo. D. :Mowery. 113. J. H. Birch. 114. W. fr. Maupin. A. H. Conley. Levi Hale. H. F. 1iikel. 115. W. E. Rippey. 118. C. K. Jones. 119. E. C. Rankin'. 121. Frank Martin. 126. J. A. Gibson. G. W. H.. Morrison. 128. Henry Chamberlain. 129. J. P. Pollock. E. Butler. 131. Jas. L. Smith. 133. Lawrence Kelley. Thos. Beard. 134. W. F. Swanson, 136. J. E. Cash. W. F. Mayhall. 147. Dilborn Wade. 148. J. '1\ Allcock. 150. Geo. H Galbreath. 152. J. W. Vincent. 155. Patrick J. Bailey. 159. Samuel Douglas. Wm. H. Bailey. 163. Ne'wton Wilcoxen. 177. H. J. Herrick. J110. A. Bell. 188. Lucius A. Munger. Thos. S. Howell. Abram Bird. 189. F. R. Poteet. 196. 'Ym. Jones. 202. J. M. Green. 205. John L. Wiley. 207. J. R. Bogart. Thos. Duncan. T. A. Grace. Thos. M. Gash. '21:2. A. E. Mills. J. D. Harrell. 213. Henry Dean. 214. J. P. Adams. 218. H. G. Van Allen. 220. F. \V. Randolph. A. B. Stra~路er.

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1899.J ./.Vo. Qf Nam,e oj Party. Lodge. 220. 22,1226. 228. 286. "239. 241. 243. 245. 246. 247. 254. 255. 256. 267. 273.

276. 282. 285. 287. 291299.

301. 303.

305. 306. 308. 309. 310. 316.

317. 327.

Louis S. Curtis. J. F. Armstrong. Thos. Brewster. Robt. T. Sparks. Wm. Ashley. John H. Brooks. E. W.Lamy. T. R. Terry. John L. Thompson. John C. Nial. E. Kidwell. Wm. Graves. F.1\L Davis. G. W. Walton. Noah Nyhart. Anderson Wilson. W. K. Vreeland. B. Seaman. T. D. Hicks. A. Stewart. A. Crouch. G. T. Boon. V. H. Falkenhainer. Henry Baer. E. E. Mayne~ George Mabon. B. F. O'Brien. J. G. King. E. H. Fenton. H. R. Miller. Wright Smith, Jr. Dent Yates. R. O. Anderson. Wm. Matherly. J. J. Abell. J. H. Blake. H. B. Shirk. G. O. Lucas. S. Williams. John Martin. W. F. Gordon. C. Z. Eberhard. H. V. Edwards. G. W. Brundrett. J. M. Jenkins. Thos. Butler. D. T. ~'Iayes. John D. Peal. E. R. Lee. A. O. Hancock. Wm.T. Ford. Wm. Thompson. John N. SCott.

179

Appendix. No. of Name oj Pa'rl1/. Lodge. 327.

33l. 344.

345. 347.

358. 360. 361. 363. 364. 366. 369~

371. 375. S77. 380. 383. 398. 399. 401. 403.

407. 410. 414. 416. 419. 430. 434.

44().

,J ohn Fitzgerald. C. L. Holland. Fred Bielhew. Wm. Fryes. J. C. McBride. Lee Boswill. H. H. Ke1lt. T. J. Clayton. John \Velsdon. H. :M. Hackney. N. 1. Street. \V. T. Cox. L. D. Edwards. W. L. Phillips. G. 'V. Reed. S.K. Lewis. J. V. Barger. Geo. D. Hudson. C. B. Babcock. ,J. N. Jones. \V. A. Spencer. J. N. Harmin. B. S. Reiley. 1\'1. F. Reinhardt. Harry 11:. Harris. V. A. Bell. c. W. l\>Iiller. J as. Wiseheart. Joe McGregor. James Vaughn. J. T. Dearing. J. H. Orozier. 'Vm. Fithian. Washington Speece. S. W. Garrett. A. J. Sweet. Joseph Dunlap. A. Biglo\y. John Barnett. J. A. Mahan. Jno. P. Muncie. W. Z. Burton. J. E. Harrison. Thomas E. Coy. Sol. H.Korn. G. T. Long. Joseph :Miller. F. J. Marie. J. W. Donovan. Sol. Gilmore. J. C. Gish. ]\ T. Lewis. R. L. Allen.

180 No. of Name of Party. Lodge. 442. Irvin B. Chrisinger. 450. J. H. Funk. C. E. Cla.rk. E. S. Moad. R. M. Slaughter.. C. P. Thomas. J. F. Carr. H. A. Higgins. 453. J. W. Groves. 463. J. W. Ward. 467. J. A. Cowden. 469. S. F. Silvers. Thos. Cook. H. C. McDonald. 470. John Adams. A.B. Jones. 471. S. J. Smith. 473. A. S. :Morris. 474. Robert Grundy. 475. R. W. Aldrich. Lewis Hedgecock. 477. S. P. Douglass. 478. S. F. Campbell. 480. Newton Walker. 481. Paul Teter. W.A.Cater. 485. S. E. Licklider. 488. J. H. Dawkins. 491- J. F. Humphrey. 496. H. E. Kibbe. G. W. Sweet. J. M. Gordon.

Appendix. No. oj Name of Party. Lodge. 497. S. E. Lamb. J. T. Creason. 515. G. W. Smith. 520. W. D. Bennett. 522. J as. Christiansen. J. E. Robinson. 526. J. D.Watson. J. C. Williams. R. B. Wilson. J. T. Lanham. S. A. Bates. F. M. Johnson. 536. Thomas Vine. J. W. Dupree. 539. W. L. Lewis. W. A. Jones. 54l. Frank Angerer. Stephen Rutledge. A. B. Bates. 543. Jackson Ivy. 547. W. C. CummingE=. Edward Walters. 550. Chas. F. Shewell. 554. W. R. Wilson. Wm. Robinson. J. T. Warren. John Jopling. 564. J. T. DeVorss. J. R. Faulkner. Wm. Rowland. J. B. Din~ore.

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MASONIO HOME OF MISSOURI. 1899.

REPORT OF PRESIDJ1JNT. To the Most Worthy G'rand Lodge of Missouri, .A. F. &; A . M.:

BRETHREN-I am gratified at being able to present the condition of the llome so favorably in this, my thirteenth annual report.. I submit with it the reports of the Superintendent, Rev. C. C. Woods, D. D., of the Secretary, Jno. R. Parson, and of the Treasurer, F. J . Tygard. I invite your careful attention to each of these reports, which show in detail the condition and progress made in the Home. The last session of your Body r~-elected as members of the Board C. 0 . Woods, Jno.. R. Parson, SoL E. Waggoner, Benj. F. :Nelson and Herndon Ely. The Board reor~anized during the session of the Grand Lodge by reelecting all its former officers, and by appointing C. O. Woods Superintendent, and bis wife, Mrs. Anna M.Woods, Matron, 'and by reappointing Dr.. Robinson physician, and Messrs. Oollins & Jamison attorneys. The Executive and Home Committees were also reappointed, consisting, as they do, of the members of the Board who reside in St. Louis. The term· of office of the following Directors expires with the present session of tbeGrand Lodge, and you should elect their successors, viz.,R. E. Anderson, F. J . Tygard i V. O. Saunders, S. M. Kennard. At the meeting of the Board held during the last session of the Grand Lodge, the resignation of Dr. Morris Leftwich, as Superintendent, was recei'led, or, rather, he had previously notified the President that he could not accept a re-election to that position, and, being re.. assured of his. determination not to continue in the place, the duty devolved upon the Board to select his successor at that meeting. In my last report I briefly discu8sed the matter of discipline in the Home, and, in doing so, used this language: " "The facts in regardto thelllatterhave been· exaggerated by a few, some of whom are not friendly. to the Home, some· of who:r;p. have listened to unfoundedco.mplaillta of a very few members of the Home, who objected to being controUed.." This had greatly .troubled· our beloved Brother, Dr. Leftwich, who had, for so long a time, renderedsllch efficient and successful s,ervice for us in the manag'ement of the·Homef.amily. His highest ambition warS to succeed in m.akin.g the Illtstitution a home indeed to all of its

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inmates, and, while he was a stalwart man, he was exceedingly sensitive to criticism, and we feared, when he insisted on his resignation, that it was caused by this condition of affairs, from vvhich a most thorough and rigid investigation bad fully exonerated him. In this view we were mistaken. About the time of the meeting of the Grand Lodge he was t.aken sick, fro In which he never recovered, but died at the home of his son-in-law in St. Louis on Decernber 4, 1898. His funeral services were conducted in our beautiful chapel at the Horne, and was a most touching and tender tribute to his worth, and a sincere manifestation of the esteem in which he was held by all the inmates of the Home.. He and his wife, Mrs. Ella D. Leftwich, served the Home in the capacities of Superintendent and Matron in a most faithful and conscientious manner for ten years, beginning with its organization, and continuing with its growth. Such fidelity to duty merits more than a passing notice. I therefore suggest that this Grand Lodge take steps to have presented a suitable memorial to the memory of our departed Superintendent and Brother. Returning to the Inatter of the discipline of the Home: The Board decided that one of the causes of complaint was the fact that there were no restrictions upon visitations to the members of the Home family; that designing persons could, and sometimes did, without an attendant, visit inmates in the Home, and sow dissension and create dissatisfaction. Accordingly, the Board adopted a rule requiring permission from the management of the Home to those who 'wished to visit its inmates. At the Board meeting, after it was known that Dr. Leftwich would not continue as Superintendent, the responsible duty of electing his successor fell upon us, and it was such a responsibility as we had not experienced since its organization and his selection, for at that time we did not fully realize the greatness of the undertaking to choose a Superintendent and Matron. The Board unanimously asked Brother C.C. Woods and his wife to accept these positions. His standing in the Grand Lodge, their experience in. managing school families somewhat similar 'in nature to ours, and their pre-eminent fitness for the responsible positions, immediately made them theunanimous choice of the Board. The same Holy Spirit that had at all times directed the Board in the selection of the managers of the HOIne seemed to be still our ~llide. After prayerful consideration of the subject"they accepted the positions, and we congratulated ourselves and the great Masonic Fraternity of the State upon their acceptance. It is with great pleasure that I am able to report these facts to you. Brother Woods and his wife have been in charge since Novemher last, and, while there has been some complaint, it is my pleasure to report that the Home',was never in better condition than it is to-day.

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I call, your especial attention to his brief, terse and comprehensive report. The change of managment of the Home necessarily produced some friction. No two men control their families alike. Both may be efficient and competent and successful and yet move along very differ'ent lines. The fact that Dr. Woods managed the Home differently from Dr. Left\vich gave opportunity for busybodies and tattlers to do their work. Their reports coming to the ears of the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, Mrs. lV[ary S. Russell, were repeated by her, and her statements coming to the Board, the whole matter was thoroughly investigated, and it was found that there was absolutely no foundation for the injurious charges placed in circulation. On being shown the evidence taken in the investigation made by the Board, she, finding that she had been imposed upon by incorrect reports, wrote the Superintendent a letter of exoneration as follows: PLEASANT HILL, 1\1:0., September 4, 1899. DR. C. O. WOODS: Dear Sir-Through the kindness of Judge Givan I have had the opportunity to look over the evidence ~iven in the investi~ation of the I-Iome troubles, and am surprised at the discrepancies in the charges made and the evidence before the Board. When I came to St. Louis last March I was, comparatively, a stranger. These charges were poured into my ears. I unwittingly gave credence to them and was naturally led to believe there was a terrible state of affairs at the Home. After reading the testilllony I am satisfied that these reports were the direct result of jealousy and antagonism to your management of the Horne by parties in St. Lnuis. and that a great injustice has been done you, and that all that was told me concerning your misman.agement was false. Respectfully, J1ARY S. RUSSELL,

Grand Mat'ron O. E. S. Of Missouri.

This frank and candid statement by the Grand Matron has evi.. denced her loyalty to the best interests of the Home, and her desire not to be the cause of any injury to it. To the members of the Board residing in St. Louis false reports circulated so as to be detrimental to the Home are not new. Investigations were made many times daring Dr. Leftwich's administration of kindred reports, and they were always found to he grouRdles;s. J)r. Woods, it seems, had to be initiated into his new position by being made the victim of reck.less gossip, coming from some who wisp.ed his position, from some who wished to injure the Home, and from many who believed themselves to be itstriends, and yet by their careless, constant criticism, based on groundless suggestions, unintentionally did it more injury than they

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ever dreamed. Any noble enterprise may be ruined in this way. Its true and valuable friends will not even innocently contribute to its downfall by giving to the public any unfavorable report. These should reach the ears of the Board alone, who have as much interest in the Home as it is possible to have, and who are ever on the alert and ready to correct anything in the least injurious to its welfare. I trust that every friend of the Home will join the Grand Matron in promulgating the fact that all that was told her concerning its mismanagement-wherever the same has been circulated, "was false." Notwithstanding the change of management, it is still our Masonic Home, and I congratulate the Masons of Missouri on. its success, and on their joy in the consciousness of the fact that they are maintaining an institution that is a real Home to our indigent Masons and their widows and orphans. It gives me pleasure to report that Mrs. Matilda A. Higgins has, in ber will, remembered the Home in the sum of $5,000.00. (The report to the Grand Chapter that the amount was $10,000.00, is an error). The will has been probated in Carroll County, Arkansas, and I am. informed that the estate is good. The will recites that it is made "in memory of my deceased husband, Thomas W.Higgins, * * to be known as the T. W. Higgins fund, and that it shall be in the nature of a permanent fund, to be placed at interest, and the net proceeds thereof to be used annually for such purposes as the officers and managers of the Masonic Home shall deem proper, but the principal sum of $5,000, not to be consumed or appropriated." I commend the example of this excellent lady and true friend to the Home, to our Brethren and friends. I recommend, also, that a form of bequest to the Home be prepared, published annually with our proceedings, and that you authorize the Grand Secretary to publish it. I am sure the attorneys for the Home will carefully prepare it, and certainly it will result in great benefit to the Home in the future. I should not omit to call attention. to the kindness and faithfulness of the Masonic Bodies of St. Louis, in maintaining religious services each Sabbath in our Home Chapel. Our Brother, Dr. A. C. RobinsoJ;l, continues to render efficient, gratuitous service, for which he is entitled to our gratitude. This lengthy report seems necessary. I ttust circumstances will not again call for one so extended. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, President.

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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT. To the Board of Directors of Masonic

H01i~e:

GENTLEMEN-The goodness of God has been manifest in our Home through all the year, and in the darkest hour He has shown Himself a Father and a Friena. Twenty-five have been received: four boys and six girls.

Nine old men, six old ladies,

Ten have been. honorably discharged; one was dismissed and six have died, five old people and one child; the former fronl the ordinary ailments of old age and the last from meningitis. Several of the older girls have positions in the city, and are doing well; the rest of the ohildren, excepting a few of those in the nursery, are in the public schools of the city. Most of the children and several of the old people visited with relatives and friends during the summer, which added to the pleasure of the vacation. 'The Christmas entertainment iy the children was well received, and the kindly liberality of the various ~fasonic bodies of the city enabled the enthusiastic committee, under the leadership of our young Brother, John H. Deems, to make the occasion a memorable and happy one to all. More than three hundred dollars were collected and distributed in presents, or expended for the general good of the Home. In this connection must be noted the unceasing kindness of the Fraternity of St. Louis, with whom we include the ladies of the Eastern Star, all of whom magnify their goodness from year to year, instead of growing weary of the burden; and in many ways all the Brethren throughout the State show their appreciation of the great work. The list of donations herewith presented is imperfect, and should include several items and naines unfortunately lost by accident. The unfailing sympathy and moral support of the Board have strengthened and sustained the Management in the difficult and trying responsibility and labors of the year, and without this,so generously given, even a partial success would have been impossible. We are glad to state that all departments of the Home are working smoothly, and the most perfect peace and harmony prevails. Fraternally submitted, C.C. WOODS,

S%tperintendent.

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r1ppendix.

Below we give the list of those admitted, discharged and died during the year, as well as a list of the donations. RECEIVED INTO THI~ HOl'IE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1898, TO OCTOBER 1, 1899.

NAl\fES.

AGE.

ADMITTED.

Mrs. Lucy Smith.............. Wm. Galloway................. Maggie Gallowa)'" ............ Henry Burger ............•.... eh ristine Burger.............. Henry Grantham ............ Andrew .T. Hilton ........... Vvm. F. Merrill ............... 1\nnerva l~. Merrill ......... Lena F. Pollock ............... James Omer Pollock ...... John Wallace Pollock ..... Lillie A. Lindsay ........... Marie Gladys Yates ......... Robert Barrett ................. James Ohad wick ............ Maggie 1. Flavell. ........... Ida E. Brooks.................. F. F. B. Robinson............ Eliza A. Robinson........... P. R. Conklin ................. Lucy E. Conklin .............. Mary A. Conklin ............ FrancisK. Buford........... Edwin James Frier .........

Nov. 1898 Dec. 1898

LODGJi~

52 53

81 80 60 75 HS 11 8

6 5 6

75 71 12 65 87 69

13 12 10 83 3

~~~: Dec. Dec.

1898 1898

]898 1898

Dec. 1898 Den. 1898 Dec. 1898 Jan. 1899 .Jan. 1899 Jan. 18H9 Jan. 1899 JaIl. 189H Feb. 1899 Feb. 1899 March 1899 April 1899 :May 1899 May 1899

LOCATION.

RIWOMMENDING.

--_.-

Palestine, Rural, Rural, Jefferson, Jefferson, Berwick, Ularence, Occidental, Occidental, Hallsville, Hn,llsville, Hallsville,

No. 241 No. 316 No. 316 No. 48 No. 43 No. 570 No. 305 No. 163 No. 1GB No. 336 No.:-33/) No. 336

Fulton, No. 48 Philadelphia, No. 502 West Gate, No. ·145 St. Johu, No. 28 Perseverance No. 92 No. 305 Clarence, Clarence, No. 305 Aug. 18~9 Robert Burns :Ko. 49G Aug. 1899.'!i Robert Burns No. 4~)() Aug. 189~) Robert Burns No. 496 Oct. 18~)9 Phcenix, No. 186 Sept. 189H Good Hope, No. 218

St.Oharles. Kansas City. Kansas City. J eff'erson City. Jefferson City. Bro\vning. Clarence. St. Louis. St. Louis. Hallsville. Hallsville. Hallsville. Fulton. PhiladelphIa. St. Louis. Hannibal. Louisiana. Clarence. Clarence. Gainesville. Gainesville. Gainesville. Bowling Green. st. Louis.

THE FOIJLo"vr~G Hi\. VE BEEN HONORABI.;Y DISCHARGED.

J.Yctme.

Lor.lge.

Dale.

Challis DeLong Frier. James L. Lambert. Love M. Bates. :Mayme E. Bates. :Mrs. Charles Fattman. Jerome Pattman. Edgar Fattman. Harry H. Ross. Bernice Lessley.

Good Hope, 218. Palestine, 241. Lamar, 392. Lamar, 392. Keystone, 243.. !{eystone, 243. Keystone, 243. New London, 307. Higbee, 527,

Joseph E. Stewart.

Kirkwood,

December, 1898. January, 1899. February, 1899. February, 1899. April, 1899. April, 1899. April,1899. Augm::.t, 1899. September, 1899.

DISMISSED.

484.

February, 1899.

DIED DURING THE YEAR.

John BuchannoIl, December 27, 1898, George Washington, No.9. Luella Earl Masterson, January 15, 1899, St. Marks, No. 93. Mrs. Eliza Coppedge, May 17, 18H9, Hannibal, No. 188. Mrs. Dorcas Ann Halbrook, tJune 20, 1899, Saularitan, No. 104. Alexander Bettes, July 26, 1899, Corinthian, No. 263. Allan A. Rial, August 25,1899, Breckenridge, No. 334.

1899.]

187

LIST O.:F' DONATIONS.

Mrs. Anna Frier-Lot of clothing. Dr. Lewis Behnes-Large bundle of lllagazines. A friend-Seven volumes of Waverly Novels. Chas. Schleiffarth-Mercbandise for :.Honle. Ne\vton Jones, Esq., Cuba, Mo.-Barrel of nuts, etc. l\1rs. ~lary Russell, for Chapter O. E. S. at Pleasant l\rl0.-Lot of clothing. H. C. Garrett, Esq., Caruthersville, Mo.-Box of pecans. Roedemeyer & Co.-Christmas tree. I-Iall & Carroll-Box of oranges. lVIrs. G. H. Barnes-Lot of Inagazines. Judge Sedden-Lot of clothing. Venus Ohapter, O. E. S.-Case of eggs. lVIartin Collins $3.00, and two friends $1.75, for ice cream. Wm. Rowe, Esq.-Awning. Mrs. Sarah Tome, from vVednesday Club-Lot of magazines. J.\iIrs. John vVismuth-Five gallons ice crean1. Mrs. Mary C. Snedden-Lot of booksand magazines. J.H. Wankleman-Lot of fireworks. H. P. Fabricius & Co.-Lot of fireworks. H. G. Van Allen, Esq.-Lot of fireworks. Stephens & Palmore-Lot of fireworks. Brown Shoe Co.-Twelve pair shoes. Desnoyer Shoe Co.-Eight pair shoes. J. C. vValdeck Provision Co.-Hams,etc. Lambert Pharmacal 00., through Dr."\V. L. Whipple, one hundred three-ounce bottles of Listerine. Paris ~1edical Co.-Lot of Bromo Quinine. Mrs. J .A. Clark-Lot of books. F. F. Henseler-$10.00, treat for children. Joseph Poupeney, of Gauss-Shelton Hat Co., and J. W. Sanders, of Kelly-Goodfellow Shoe CO.-1.-$22.00. Lewis Moller, ofRapp & Moller-New wheels and shafts for wagon. W. B. Foskett-Two large century plants. W. C. Young, of Young & Sons-Floral emblem for terrace and cut flowers.

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REPORT OF SECRETARY. RECEIPTS FROM OCTOBER 1,

1898,

TO OCTOBER 1, 1899.

From Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri$15,405 00 From H. Elsner, W. M. of Erwin Lodge, St. Louis.................. .•........................ 6 00 From Knights' Templar of St. Louis, Christmas Service 21 67 From John Buchanan 114 00 From St. Aldemar Oommandery members, by Jas. A. Smith, Jr........................ 67 00 From Crusade Commandery, No. 23, K. T., Mexico, Mo.................................... 2 50 From rent of Moore Estate house ,."............ 190 50 From Dillon Ch~i;i;~r, No. 161, O. E. S....................................................... 25 00 From J. Poupen~·'·and J. W. Sanders, from base ball game ~ Which I have paid to the Treasurer, and hold his receipts for same.

$15,854 17

Treasurer has collected and receipted to me for interest and premium on bonds and deposits.. .. 1,028 30 Treasurer received from sale of bonds n.. 2,000 00 Treasurer had on hand October 1, 1898 7,017 47 Secretary had on hand October 1, 1898 :..--.!'~._~~ $26,278 60 EXPENDITURES.

For groceries, meats, vegetables $4,948 70 For dry goods, clothing and shoes ,.... 1,552 58 For school supplies, etc., for inmates............................................................ 531 11 For fuel and light '. ....•..•. ...•... .••.•..... 1,478 16 For medicine and dentistry... . 337 06 For hired help......... 2,229 75 For laundry ,................. 448 66 For printing and postage............ ...•...... 69 12. For Superintendent's and Matron's salaries........................................................ 1,562 50 For Secreta.ry's salary....... 600 00 For directors' expenses................................................................ 46 10 For funeral expenses ~ For building and repairs For taxes and insurance... For furniture and crockery..............

$ 509 21 1,187 92 1,296 52

$13 1854 34

2,9!r3 65 .$16,847 ~

RECA-PITUI..ATION •

Collected by Secretary Collected by Treasurer Balance in handsof Treasurer, October 1, 1898 Balance in hands of Secretary, October 1, 1898.........

$15,854 17

Disbursements

3,023 30 $18,877 47

•••••••••

-.........

7,017 47 378 56

.....•......

$26,.273 50 16·,847 H9

Balance in hands of Treasurer ........................•............................• $9,513 46 Less amount due Secretary ;:.==8='=9=5===9::::,=42.':>=·==51 Fraternally sUbmitted, JOHN R. PARSON, Secretary.

1899.J

189

REPORT OF TREASURER.

REPORT OF

F. J.

TYGARD, TREASURER MASONIC

FROM OCTOBER 1ST,

1898,

TO SEPTEMBER

1898. DEBITS. October· 11, To Cash from Jno. R. Parson, Secretary "31,

November 2, 17, December 28,

HOME OF MISSOURI,

30TH, 1899.

. ..•....•...•••..••

323 00 600

.....•.••.......••

14,572 00

6 m. Int. at 5% on $1,500 Jasper Co., 1fo.,

Bonds . from John R. Parson, Secretary .....•........

3750

CI Cass Co., }.{o., for Bond No.9 called in " Cass Co., Mo., into on same 5% for one year . from Cass Co., Mo., 1 yr. Int. at 5% on $1,000 BOlld .'•••••••••••. from John R. Parson, Secretary . U Schuyler Co., Mo., 6 m. Int. at 5% on $1,000 Bond . from Henry Co., ::Mo., 1 yr. Int. at 5% on $5,000 Bonds .. from Henry Co., MO.,6 m. Int. at 5% on $7,000 Bonds . from Schuyler Co., Mo., for Bond called in " John R. Parson, Secretary ..

1,000 00

21 67

1899.

January

February :March

20, 20, 20,

4, 2,

6, 6, 14.

April June August

5000 50 00 114 00 25 00 250 00

175 00 1,000 00

17, 27,

67 00 250 190 50

9, 15,

2500 510 00 " Jasper Co., Mo., 6 m. Int. at 5% on

19,

$1,500 Bonds

28, September 6, 6, 30,

~1~

from John R.Parson, Secretar)· . Butler Loan and Trnst Co., 1 yr. Int. at 7% on $1,000 Bond . from 6 ID. Int. at 5% on 37.000 Henry Co., Mo., Bonds . from Interest on Deposits .

37 50 22 50

70 00 175 00 153 30

Total Receipts $ 18,877 47 Balance on hand September 30,1898..................... 7,017 47 Total

.....•. .•.........

$ 25,894

Appendix.

190

CREDITS.

Date.

lVarrant

./..\'"0.

[Oct. Items.

Arnount.

1898.

October

11, II,

11, November 7, l-

7, 7,

26, 213, December ')"", 9, 24, 1899. 4, January 5, I,

February

4, 4, 7,

:March

7, 7,

475, 47f, 477,

478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486,

487,

4UO, 491, 492, 4~)3,

10,

494,

29, 5,

495, 496, 497, 498, 499,

500,

501,

6, 6, 6, 20, 20, 23,

502,

503, 504,

505, 506, 507,

508, 509,

510, 512,

17,

August

473, 474,

6, 6, 9,

July

472,

11,

June

470, '171,

488, 489,

7, 8,

:May

469,

April

By 467, 468,

513,

September 4, " 6,

515,

516,

30,

514,

Paid. M. Leftwich, Superintendent J. T. 1fartin For Contingent Expenses tJ. 1'. 1Iartin F. E. Hansberger Ely-Walker Dry Goods Co Contingent Expense Account V. O. Saunders for Dr. Leftwich, Sup't V. O. Saunders for Dr. Leftwich, Sup't J. T. 11artiIl Contingent Expense Account Hans b~rger & Bro,

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

125 00 1'14 03

1,000 00 1517n 91 84

119 81 1,000 00 250 00 1,129 00

145 11 1,000 00 178 74

Contingent Expense Account......... 1,000 00 J. F. Andrews , 184 67 Boehm Coal Co............... 113 67 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent................. 125 00 Contingent Expense Account......... 1,000 00 J. F. Andrews............................................... 184 63 Boehm Coal Co 120 18 Boehm Ooal Co... 158 46 Contingent Expense Account ' 1,000 00 J. It". Arldrews.................... 189 66 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent 125 00 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co...... . 108 17 eT. F. Andrews......... . 185 32 Dr. C. C.. Woods, Superintendent :... 125 00 Boehm Coal Co..................... 115 25 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co.. 117 40 C. F. Wenneker, Collector........................... 849 62 L. Grund ,.... 108 00 Cummins & Jewson...................................... 111 45 Boehm Coal Co,.... ..••.•. 9,9 37 Contingent Expense Account...... 1,00000 Dr. C. O. Woods, Superintendent................. 125 00 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co................. 113 91 Dr. C. O. Woods, Superintendent 125 00 Cummins & Jewson...................................... 204 19 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co.................... 103 75 Barr Dry Goods Co.............. 113 53 N. A. Laundry Co......................................... 77 37 Oontingent Expense Account..... 500 00 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent 125 00 Contingent Expense Account....................... 1,000 00 Wm. Barr Dry Goods 00, '. .. 144 17 Contingent Expense Account....................... 500 00 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent.................. 125 00 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent 125 00 Contingent Expense Account.~............... 500 00 Cumluins & Jewl::lon........ 143 39 Total payments.. ..•.... $16,381 48 Balance on hand 9,513 46 Total _$25,894 94

Appendix.

1899.J

191

STATEMENT OF BONDS HELD FOR ACCOUNT OF KNIGHTS' TE,;MPI_AR TRIENNIAL ENDO'VMENT FUND, MASONIC HOME.

Henry Coun ty, Missouri, 3 bonds at $1,000 each, 5% interest $ 3,000 00 Henry County, Missouri, 18 bonds of $500 each, 5% interest 9,000 00 Butler, Missouri, 1 bond (secured) of $1,000, 7% interest............................. 1,000 00 Marion Township, Jasper Oounty, Missouri, 3 bonds of $500 each, 5% interest.. 1,500 00 Pleasant Hill Township, Oass Oounty, Missouri, 1 bond of $1,000,5% interest... 00

'!!.•• $15,500 00

Total

HON. NOAH

Fraternally submitted, F. J. TYGARD, Tl'easurer. GIVAN,

Presiderl,t J.lfason'ic ][ome

of flliSSO'lLl"i.

NOTE.--$2,600 of stock donated the Home of no value not reported.

To the Board oj D.ireclors Masonic flame of Jfis80u.ri: BRETHREN-I have examined the books of your Secretary, compared the vouchers bills, etc. with his books, as well as with your Treasurer's reports and vouchers, and find his statement to your Body is correct. Fraternally yours, 2810 N. 23d'St., St. Louis, hfo. ARIE DE JONG. October 12, 1899.

of D'il'ectors ltfason'lc IIorrwof J;YiS80W'i: have exaniined the vouchers of your Treasurer, compared them with your Secretary's books, receipts and vouchers, and find his statement to your Body correct•. Fraternally yours, 2810 N. 23d St., St. Louis, Mo. .ARIE DE JONG. October 12, 1899. To the Board

BRETHREN-I

OFFICERS FOR 1899-1900.

M. GIVAN, President .HarrisonvilIe, Mo. D. VINCIL, Vice·President St. Louis, Mo. F. J. TYGARD, Treasurer Butler, Mo. JOHN R. PARSON, Secretary 314 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, Mo. REV. C. C. WOODS, D. D., Superintendent St. Louis, Mo. MRS. ANNA M.. WOODS, Matron St. Louis, Mo. DR. A.C. ROBINSON, Physician St. Louis, Mo. OOLLINS & JAMISON, Attorn~ys.. ,. St. Louis, Mo. NOAH

JNO.

GRAND SECRE1'ARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT. COMP1LED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER

1ST,

<:c ~

1899. -------------

LODGE.

1 Mis~Ol~ri 2 MerIdIan 3 Beacon 4 Howard 5 United 6 Ark 7 O'Sullivan 8 Williamsburg 9 Geo. 'Vashingtol1 10 Agency 11 Pauldingville 12 Tyro 18 Rising Sun ~ 14 Cyrene 15 Western Star 16 Memphis .' 17 Clarksville 18 Palmyra 19 Paris UnIon 20 St. Louis 21 Hayanna 22 "'ellington 23 Florida 24 Wyaconda 25 Naphtali 26 Ava 27 Evergreen 28 St. John 29 ,Vindsot 30 Huntsville 31 Liberty 32 Humphreys 33 Ralls 34 Troy 35 Mercer 36 Cooper

.A~D

P. TOWN O. ADDRESS. Bt. Lou!s St. LOUIS St. Louis Franklin Springfield Newark '¥alnut Grove vVilliamsburg St. Louis Agency Wright City Caledonia Barry Cyrene Winston Memphis Clarksville Pa~yra

ParIS St. Louis McFall DeKalb FIOrid.a LaGrange St. Louis Ava New ~aven Hannlbal. \Vindsor Huntsville Liberty Humphre}Ts Centre Tr~)T Pnnce~on

BoonVIlle

COUNTY.

St. Lou!SC!ty St. LOlliS City St. Louis City Howard Greene ~ Knox Greene Callaway St. LouisCity Buchanan Warren Washington Clay Pike Daviess Scotland Pike Marion :Monroe St. Louis City Gentry Buchanan Monroe Lewis St. Louis City Douglas Fral?-~lin

Marlon Henry Randolph Clay Sullivan Ralls Lincoln l\Iercer Cooper

MASTER.

Frank W. Holland John J. Bogard Albert B. Groves R. V. Bonham John R. White .i 1. W. ltfcLellan M. D. 'Vright S. T. 'Veeks Charles Lihou 'Villiam White John D. 'Valler Geo. C. Loomis G. 'W. Sutton M. H Duncan R. C. Smith Nathan A. Thompson E. N. :Moody John 'V. :Malloy A. T. Vaughn Will S. Levy Joel H. Teel E. L. Wells w. H. :Mccr.eery C. C. Crouch John F. Bannon Joseph A. Hylton A. L. Shelton Fred. Bauchle ; John H. Bell H. L. Rutherford E. E. Truex F.Reid 11. C. Biggs J. W. Powell J. E. Fuller M. E. SchmIdt

SECRETARY.

John H. Deems Thomas C. Kuhnle Joseph Brullner J. M. Settle S. P. Bradley John V. McKin John S. :McLemore G. R. Paden Henry Lihou E. M. Yates, acting C. M. Bryan G. T. Sloan M. T. Samuel ' T. A. \Vright Robert \Vhitchurch C. F. Sanders A. T. Jamison F. yv. Smith Thos. F. Hurd Thomas J. Britt 8amuel 'Vier Fred croft J. W. Scobee l.ouis Heubotter l\L :Mandle Robt. H. Thrasher 1\L T. Connally 'Vm. F. Stark Geo. B. Sturgis A. J. Ferguson A. 1f. Tutt T. J. Stuart C. E. Myers H. F. Childers A. O. Ke,..1ley Starke Koontz, actIng

Tn!E OF MEETING.

1st and 3d Thursda·ys. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 3d .Monday in each month. Saturday on or after full moon. Tuesday before iull moon. • Saturday on Or bttfore full moou. 2d and 4th Tuesda)Ts. Saturday on or before fullinoon. Saturday on or before full moon. No time given. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. ~ ;;:; Saturday on or before full moou. ~ Saturday on or before full nloon. Friday on or before full moon. H Monday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. ,1St and 3d Saturdays. ,lst and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. Saturday. Saturday 0.0 or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdavs. 12d and 4th Thursdays. 3d Saturday. 1st Saturda)T and 3d :Mol1dar. 1st and 3d Mondays. Tuesda)T Oil or before full moon. Tues. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday 011 or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. rI jSaturday on or before full moon. o ,Tues. on or b~f. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. o 2d and 4th FrIdays. ~

~ ~.

11st

q.)

37 Ced~ 38 CaJJ. i •. ~ 39. De-wltt

Owensville call8:0 DeWItt S~. Louis

40~t.Moriah

~ '.

421tfIddle Grove .41 •. .• •. •. .•B •. •. •. •. l. •S. •. m .• .• •. . a..f. Ck ) 43.Jetrerson : ..... 44 Jacksonville ~ 45 .B onhomme

Gasconade M1aoo.n Carroll St.. Louis City

Mlddle Monroe B 1S •. m •. • a.• rC'.kGrove :...•..S .• t .•. F ..'.r.an.c.Ois Jefferson. City· Cole Jacksonville Randolph '.Ballwin St. Louis Wentzville ~ St.eharles ~ayette ~ Howard Fulton ~ Callaway Holt Cla,y Hopkins Nodaway Glasgow lIoward Oarrollton Carroll Weston Platte Ga.rden Ciw Oag8 Arrow Roek Saline Tipton Moniteau _. fUd .ll,~y m --0 ~ewis .••:•...•.••• 13~ne.~

4.6<'W~l1tzville

47~8iyette

48'F1llt<>n

49 B1tliynesville 5QXenia. 51 Livingston 62 WaJpltp..da 58J"\\T~~t()'Il:

541~~~.~~ •.,,tc

... • _._._~- 1\ook

'~.".,p""

.».

l~eld•• ~a.l1p;way

liJafaiyette 6Z'v:i:n.ciJ. OametoJ). ••••••••.•.• Clinton ~ 630a.mbtidf{e ....•.•.•..•. Slater <SaUne MMoll1'oe Mom:oo Oity :Monroe 65 Patto~burg Pattonsburg Daviess 66 Grant City Grant City Worth 67 RooheP9rt Rocheport .Boone 68 Kennett Kennett Dunklin 69 SUllivan sullivan 70A!mstrong Armstrollg Roward 71 Savannah Sava1ll1ah Andrew 72 Gorin Gorin : : Scotl!Uld 73 Eurekp; BrunSWlCk Chanton 74 Warren Keytesville Oharlton 76 silex s. nex Lineol.n " 76 Independence Independence Jackson 77 ••....b•. Joseph a•..n o..n Ste .. eIV.ll• .l e Cr.awf1 •.'. 0.•. rd 78 La St. St. Joseph Buehanan 79 Polar Star St. LouiS St. Lonis City 80 Bridge..ton Brid.ge.ton d.St..Lottis 81 Central Young's Creek Audr&n 82 Jackson Linneus Linn '; _;»

.••.. •

. . r , •••••• -

IFranklin

u ..

r.. ·

W.. A•. Math..is J. E. Hacklln Thomas H. Whitehill

A. H. Wigle: A. T. KendrIck Ed'fin y. Kyte

TUllOC~ Adolph Brane:tenberger

'11':tro l'elu'1'ns.

Sat. on or bef~ f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Satludays. 1st and 3d Saturdays.

\V. C,. T. WIlson Featherston 3d Saturday. Saturday. C. "13.d. Arthur ~f. Hough !st and 3d Mondays. P. R. Powell G. \V. Butler 2d Saturdays. J. M. Brewer H. F. Woerther Saturday on or before full Dloon. George C. Lavell J. H. Daniel. Saturday on or before full moou. John W. Heist S. B. Cunningham ,••..•... 1st and 3d ~.esdays. E. W. Dun~vant E. L. Edwards 1st and 3d Fndays. W. C. McFarland J. E. Waller Saturda)T after full moon. John A. Akin · D. A. Northover llst and 3dSaturdavs. Andrew Blocker Clay Cockerill Friday on or before full moon. E.H. Briscoe H. M.Pettit ~ ~ Sat. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. John Thorn A. F. Walruff 1st and 3d Saturdays. Ed•. Schoor J. S. Halcomb Sat. on or bef. f. m.& 2 wks. after• T.B. Morris C. M. Sutherlin Saturday on or before full moon. W.F• QUigley C. G. Ely 1st and 3d Saturdays. iF. P. Ri~elbiss Geo.A.Stone Saturday on or before full mOOH. f.l'.~.Hotchkiss H. S. Rouse, acting Saturday on or before full moon. C.W' ~ttle J. K. Boyd Saturday before full moon. J0b.n.~.<.iave O. W. Longley 1st Friday and 3d saturday. ~.li.CJ~osswhite R. E. S. Booton Saturday on or before full moon. D.B•.Adams E. J. Eakin.., 1st and 3d Saturdays. G. P . Storts Charles W. Bridges Saturday on or before full moon. J. L. Lyon W. R. P. Jackson · 1st and 3d Saturdays. T.R. Beggs O. F. shumway 12d and 4th Fridays; Samuel Simmons Erdley O. Sayle 1st and 3d ~{ondays. 1. A. Barth G. ,V. Prince Thursday on or before full moon. N. N. Rice O. F. Baumblott ,lst and 3d }{"Tidays. J. 8. Fitzwater J. H. Chiles ISaturday before full moon. O. E. Denny ' R. M. Bagby Saturday on or before full moon. C. E. Stevenson ;; w. S. Sohell Sat. on or after f. m. & 2 wks. after. Joseph Hicks J. L. J~hnson Thursday 011 or before full moon. G. W. Rucker IJ. A. Miller......... Tuesday on or before fullmoon. R.R. Miller M. W. Anderson Saturday before full moon. H.• W.. King Cornelius Brown 8.aturday on or before fun moon. J. M. Callahan O. P. Patterson ' 2d and 4th :Mondays. A•. u F.at .•. •• r. ow O. whi.tmore Saturday or befo.re full moon. Frederic.k W. Heyde ' jJ. Christian F. Meyer 1st and HdonTuesdays. WID.. L. MalleI Edwin P. Ambler 12d and 4th Fridays. w.aynes•.. cr.aig \EdWard F. Heidorn jSttturday on or before full moon. J. D. Ellis J. B. Baker 2d Saturday. B. L. Bradley T. M. McClanahan Saturday on or before full moon.

J-l.

~ ~

L...J

C.'ohn T. HawkIns

,H.

~ C1:)

~ ~.

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

........ <:0

LODGE.

83 Laclede M Webster Groves 85 Miami 86 Brookfield 87 Washington 88 Defiance 89 Friendsb:ip 90 Russellville ~ 91 Madison 92 Perseverance 9iJSt. Marks 94 Vienna 95 .Meramec 96 St. Andrews 97 jBethany' 9$ Webster 99 Mt. Vernon

100 Defunct ..

101 Bogard 102 Bloomington 103 West View 104 Heroine 105 Kirksville 106 Gallatin 107 Williamsville 108 Pineville 109 Stanberry 110 :Marcus ill Trenton liZ Maitland 113 Plattsburg U4Twilight~

115 Laddonia 11.6•. . . •.B •. a.r.n. es 117. Versailles 118 Kingston 119lDe Boto 120 Compass

TOWN AND AnDRESS.

MASTER.

COUNTY.

P. O.

Lebanon WebsterGroves

Laclede St. Louis Saline Brookfield Linn Greenfield Dade Sheridan Worth Chillicothe Livingston Rus...~llville Cole Madison Monroe Louisiana Pike Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Vienna ......•...•..•. Maries Eureka. St. Louis Shelbyville Shelby Bethany Harrison Marshfield Webster Mt. Vernon Lawrence Miami

Bogard Bevier :Millersville Kansas City Kirksville Gallatin Greenville Pineville Stanberry Fredericktown Trenton Maitland Plattsburg Columbia Laddonia c.ab .. OOl Versailles Kingston De Sooo Parkville

•..

•.•••

B. F. Harris Chas. W. Ferguson G. N.Jackson Oliver Cramer Henry H. Finley John Winemiller Wm Volker S. J. Howard J. W. Atterbury, Jr Taylor Frier F. A. Kage G. D. Underwood .. ~ ..••..• L. E. Monroe J. W. Chick J. H. Prentiss Edwin F. James J. P. Porter •.• .•

Carroll , Isaac Grey Macon D. M. Williams Cape Girardeau.• Carmi Steele Jackson :. Chas. A. Eyles Adair :. F. M. Johnson Daviess ~. D.F. Hanna Wayne ~ John R. Porter McDonald H. O. Prater Gentry .. ~ S. W.Hathaway Madison E. H. Day Grundy Ed. M. Allen Holt H. E. Hall Clinton C. O. Thompson Boone Joseph Bauman Audrain E. D. VanDeventer Texas J. w. Mires Morgan A. L. Ross Caldwell Geo. Armstrong Jefferson Chas. E. Pyle Platte J. P. Tucker

SECRETARY.

TIME OF ltfEETING.

A. O. :Mayfield W.T. Clark, acting J. F. Webster H. C. Myers John W. McDowell W. T. Shades J. E. Pardonner Joh~ Grant C. H. Eubanks J. W. Fritz W. H. liuters Henry HeftiEdward Kraus James A. Doyle A.M.Morgan J. S. Hope R. C. sedwick

Wednesday before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Friday on or before full moon. Friday': on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. 1st Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday before full mOOD. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before fullmooll. Friday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays.

J. l\f. Field _ G. H. Kealey D. R. Cowan C. M. Carter Benj. Ely M. Thomas M. L. Rhodes M. N. La Mance Claas Ritsema E. L. Purcell .W. H. ::McGrath Lafe Dawson J. P. Lewis J. G. Long E. C. Kenner G. F. Pettiigrew James McNair J. E. Johnson J. F .. Corley W. T. Noland

~ Saturday on or after full moon. Thu. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moou. 1st and 3d Fridays. Friday on or before full moon. Sat. on orb.ef.f. m. & 2d Fri. aft. ,-, 3d Saturday. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. o 4th Saturday. C> ;+' Saturday OD or before full moon.

•

~ ~

;:; .

~ ~.

l~llErwin

12Zl'l'riplett ..•.•............ 123.• R ermann ~ ~ Union Star 125. Gentryville 126 Seaman 127 Athens 128 Lorraine 129 Monett 130 Hume 131 Potosi 132 Farmington 13BStar of the West 134 Pleasant Mount 13pBraymer 136.Phoonix 137 Delphian 138 Lincoln 1~9 Ol'e~on

140Papmville ,,~ '1hai.n(.)fRocks 'l(i}.~J}t. Grove 143Ilton(b.Ll~

St. Louis Triplett H.armann Union Star Gentryville Milan Albany Ridgeway Monett Hume Potosi Farmington Ironton Olean Bl'aymer Bowling Green Birch Tree•........ Fillmore Qre~on

PaplnviUe (hven Qtt(i}.rviUe Irondale ·•.··.lIuroansville

144 Modern..•··•·••· 1.45. Defunct ..•~ 146 McGee 147 Cass 148 Purdy 149 L~xi~gton 150 Blrmmg 161 Milton 152. Linn Creek 153 Bloomfield 154 co.ncord 155 Spring Hill. 156 Ashland 157 North Star 158 Mountain Grove 159G-reen City ..••.....•.. 160 Pleasant 161 CllftonHill 162 Whitesville 163 Occidental 164 Joachim 165 Maryville 166 Portageville

College Mound Harrisonville Purdy Lexington HalleCk

1Firth Linn Creek

st. Louis City

Wm. Feuerborn Chariton J.M. Marsh Gascou.ade •..•...... Wm. Klinger De K.alb B. A. Baker Gentry B. F. Ross Sullivan J. M. Dormen Gentry W. T. Lunsford Ha~Qn A. L. Hughes Barry Carl W. Lehnhard Bates ;.~:: C. E. Horton 'Vaahil1g1on Chas. W. Loomis St. Fr~-cois W. M. Harlan Iron F. P. Ake Miller H. A. Wieneke Cald~y~ll ......•..... O. L. Waite Pike ..~.:o.:'. uo C. E. Mayhall Sha.nJ}~ll D. Meeker And1few A. S. Dodge Holi; O. L. Evans Bat~s C. A. Lane LUlCOJp. M. P. Niokols .. COOP~t W. S. Parsons W~~~n J. L. Eaton Polk. ~ J. M. Allen

;"".~

MacoQ, Cass .~ Barry ~ .. ~ LafayettQ BuchQ,nan RandOIPll Camden

Bloomfield S~Q<1,dB;rd Hatton ~a'vay Spring Hill tJ'iVingston Ashland Boone Rockport Atchison Mountain Grove.. Wri~ht Green City SullIvan :Mol'risville ~. Polk Clifton Hill. Randolph Whitesville Andrew St. Louis St. Louis City Hillsboro Jefferson Maryville Nodaway PortageVille New Madrid

'j(

L. Teter Wallace Boardman A. M. Gurley JohnG~ Worthington E. Y. KIrkman O. W. set. tIe A. S. Churohill T. B. Turnbaugh li.

W. M. Girdner O. P. Haynle W. H. Broughton J. A. Chase E. M. Wilson B. W. Mitchell F. M. Stamper J. K. White Edgar L. Schleiffarth W. P. Williams A. C. Hopkins L. F. LaFont

Geo. J. Berne C. T. Collins G. F. Reincke H. M. Cochran A. C. Gartin Wm. Cochran, Jr J. B. Thomas C. M. Jaqua C. C. Mills................. S. L. Standish A. Harrison Robert Tetley Mann Ringo J. W.Roark S. F. Farrar ~ Jas. T. Davis E. M. Davis J. B. Williams Jas. E. Cummins A. Bennett T. N. Sutterfield Jno. R. Gunn~ A. G. Hughes........••.. ; Chas. E. Reese

~ 2d and 4th Fridays. , 00 Tuesday on or before full moon. c.o 1st Saturday in each month. c.o 2d and 4th Saturdays. L...J Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday after full mOOll. 1st and 3d Fridays. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Saturday. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdaj s.. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st Monday and 3d Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. '""d Saturday nearest full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. ~ 1

J. G. RIchmond Geo. I. Hatton \V. M. Fly IHorace W. Winsor John Ashbaugh P. Bennett Leonidas King L. B. March

Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Sat. on orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 3d Monday. 4th 8aturda~', 1st Saturday in each month. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday nearest full moon.

C. W. Patton Eli Penter Lewis C. Christian James Archer T.R. Davis· T.D. Mitchell J. \V. Graves W. B. Townsend Austin P. Oliver Chas. 8. Booth Warren L. Johnson R.J. Miller

Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 3d Saturday. 20. Saturday. Sa.t. on or bef. f. m. & 20. Fri. fol. Saturday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. . Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Mondays. saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday after full moon.

IJ.

No relu,-ns.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULA.R STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

0:>

WDGE.,

167 Revere 168 Colony 1.69 Camden Point. 170 Benevolence 171 Hartford 172 Censer 173 Powell 174 Sturgeon 175 Newton 176 Point Pleasant 177 Texas 178 Griswold J79Prldeofthe West 180 Des Momes 181 Novelty 182 Pilot Knob

P.~~~. Revere Colony : Camden Pomt Utica Hartford Macon Powell Sturgeon Newtonia Point Pleasant Houston Price's Branch St. Louis Athens Novelty Richville

COUNTY.

Clark Knox Platte Livingston Putnam Macon 1tfcDonald Boone Newton New Madrid Texas Montgomery St. Louis City Clark.................. Knox

Dou~las

MASTER.

W. C. Calvert M. F. Wri~ht A. L.· Perrill P. Smith ~ John R. Smlth Jtl.mes L. Gibbs Wiley Day A. R. McComas LaFayette Borden S. B. Stone Jno. W. ~ouse E. F. Wells C. B. Nicholson . H. Therme· M. H. McCall H. L. Vi. Reid

SECRETARY..

L. M. n&\vson H. B. Beckner C. O. Abbott H. C. Cox Ed. Wyckoff Ohas. G. Howe•.· W. F. Moore \V. A. Seymour E. J\L Frost J. H. Bishop Chas. E. Covert Douglas Wyatt, Jr J. R. Eggenberg A. ~f. Doud H. T. Botts J. A. Sharp

•••

TIME OF MEETING.

jSat. 011 or bef. f. m. & 2 ·wks. aft. Saturday on or before full llloon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday 011 or before fu111lloon. ,Saturday on or after full moon. llst and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before fun nloon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after fullinooll. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full mOOIl. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d \Vednesdays. Saturday on or before fullmoon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

i~%~~n~~::::::::::::::~~~~~~~~:::::::::::~~~~~~~~::::::·:::::I~~.~~.~:.~~~~~::::::::::::::· ~:.~:.~~~:.~~~~:::::::::::::::~.~.~.~~~.~.':~~:.~: y 185ICham~is

186:Morality 187 Herm9n 188 Han.~llb~ 189 Zeredatllft, 190 Putnam 191 Wilson 192 Frankford 193 Ang~rona -. " 194 Wellsville 196 Bolivar 196 Quitman 197 Carthage 198 Allensville 199 New Hope 200 Sonora 2OLB.avenwood 2Q2 Westville 203 Brumley : 204 Rowley

Cha¥1ois

R~nlck Llber~J

HannIbaL St. Joseph Newtown Pocahontas.i Frankford Missouri City Wellsville Bolivar Quitman Carthage Allendale Elsberry Wats~n

Ravenwood Westville Brumley Dearborn

osage ,Henr Er~stmeyer Randolph T. T. !\fartln Bart.on G. Comfort ~ Marlon Frankland Powell.. Buchanan Flo)Td C. Stannard Sullivan W. H. Jones Cape Girardean C. A. Morton Pike C. L. Pryor Clay J. W. Turner Montgomery ·.. S. S. Cox Polk J. C. Weaver -.. Nodaway L. E. Carpenter Jasper M. F. Viernow "Tonh \V.l\f. Golding Lincoln Will \V. Watts Atchison W. H. Morgan Nodaway C. F. Childress Chariton J. T. Robinson Miller Geo. W. Jeffeier Platte T. J. Means

\K.

He~ry Marquand S. ~f. Forrest

J. A. McFarland..: Albert G. J\lcDanlel George .Rees A. J. \Vells G. :M. Morton H. C. Steele L. G. Hopkins Jacob ~nller \V. S. White S. B. Young C. C. Catron Calvin Tilton ,V. H. Baskett J. E. Hancher W. P. Sims C. O. West Clyde Thompson G. W~ Johnson

~ (';:)

R.,

.;:0::>.

1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or beforefull moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Mondays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or hefore fulllnoon. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or ber. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 2dand 4th Saturdays. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full 11l00Il. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before fullilloon. Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. r-t /saturday after full moon. Saturday on or before fulllllOOll. c:> ;tSaturday before full moon.

Marshall..........•.. ISa~ne Jos. W. Carter John J. Dawes 11stThursdaY. p.owersVl'lle putnam T. P. Draper F. E. Cozad Saturday on or before full moon. Excelsior Springs !C1ay H. H. King S. J. Rowell 1st and 3d Saturdays. salisbury !Chariton G. A. Hall................. S. F. TrammeL Tuesday on or before full moon. P0p'lar ~luff IButler L. C. Lower~ C. F. orcharq.. l'2d and 4th Tuesdays. U';llonVllle : putnam T. B. Valentine Geo; lV.. DavIs Sat. before f. m. &2 weeks after. Hickory Ilill Cole 1. D. Bond C. K. Scott '''ISaturday before full moon. Campbell jDunklin W. H. Oathout Chas. McCutchen Thursday on or before full moon. Rolla Phelps N. A. Kinney E. L. Arthur 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Forest City Holt F. E. Bullock J. H. Wilson 1st Saturday and 3d Monday. Caruth Dunklin E. A. C~ailland G. W. Richardson 1 Friday on'or before full lUOOll. . Hale CIty Carroll L. L. 0 Dell 'V. H. Vaughan 2d and 4th Saturdays. Sweet Springs Saline C. A. Asche J. E. Godlove Friday on or before full moon. St. Louis St. Louis City John B. Anderson Edw. S. Baldwin Ilst and 3d Saturdays. Kansas City Jackson J. Lee Porter ,Sam'l Stophlet 2d and 4th Mondays. Kansas City Jackson Chas. A. Bonesteel. Geo. A. Poteet 2d and 4th :Mondays. Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau ·W.J. Roberts D. A. Drum ISaturday on or before full 11100n. L.a Bell.e Le'vis H. s.. s.,mlth Chas. F. Smitll S~_t. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Woodla1vn Monroe nu retozM·ns. Hamilton Caldwell Geo. F. Rogers T. E. Tuthill /lstand 3d Tuesdays. 2251Sal~m Salem Dent Sam'l T. Jeffries Spencer E. Ware Saturday on or before full moon. 226tSa.liIl,~ St: Marys ISte. Genevieve Edwa.rd Schaaf Henry Roseman /lst Saturday on or bef. full moon. 22.7.fCYll r.~~s.· ..•• ••• ·.·.~.7 L.a.. c.I.e.~e IL.illn fl.. M .. arkl;tam ~'."""'''''''''' J. A. Elliot. t ~""'''''''''''''''llst and 3d We.dne~days. 228.1.shell)lna~ shelblIla Shelby D. T. WaInwrIght Eugene H. Sigler llst and 3d FrIda)'s. 229 Claflin Protem ;Taney S. P. Dotson J. W. Owen Saturday on or before full moon.

205.!CTrllUmina

206•.•.•.somerse.t 207C1a7 208 Salisbury 209 POl?lar ]3luff. 210UlllonVllle : 211 Hickory HIll 212 Four :Mile 213 Rolla 214 Forest City 215fHornersville 216 Hale 217tBa..l'bee 218 Good Hope 219 Albert Pike 220 Kansas City 221-MystieTie 222.. La Be.lle 223 Woodlawn 224Hamll ton

~~.fj;J.~~:~:::::::::::::::~t.:.~~ .e.~::::::::::::I~~~~~.~.::::::::::.::::: ~: . ::·..~~.~.:·.·.~.~:~~~.::::::::I~:.~~:.~~~.~~~:::::.:::::::::I~~~~~~.a:..~~~.~~.~~:~.~~.~~~~.~~.~~~: ... 232 Polo Polo Caldwell F. M. Kern \V. H. Stoutlmore iSat. on or after f. m. &2 wks. after. 233 Bucklin

Bucklin ILinn Libertyville ISt. Francois 2B5 Weatherby Weatherby DeKalb 236 Sedalia. Sedalia Pettis 22>7 Macon 238ltushVllle RushV1~e lBuchanan 239 Hopewell LestervIlle Re)1Jlolds 240 Granville Granville Monroe 241 Palestine St. Charles St. Charles 242 Portland Readsv.il1e Callaw,:y ..; 243 Keystone St. LOUlS St. LOUIS CIty 244 Middle Fabius Downing Schuyler 245 Knob Noster Knob Noster Johnson 246 Montgomery City Montgomery City Montgomery 247 Neosho Neosho Newton 248. Rochester jHelena Andrew 249 Carroll Norborne Carroll 250 Dlffu1Wtr I ~ 2M St. Francois

LaPla~a

Joseph Claybrook A. M. wallace John McClure F. M. Fulkerson James I. Sears C. L. Heumau: D. H. McKenzIe D. W. McGee John B. Martin J. H. Goodrich Robert M. Hanna Geo. A. Ross O. M. Kelly IW. C. Nelson G. Weisell D. E.Carpenter , L. J. Lethate

I. H. \Vatson John G: Ballard, Jr 1. F. RIggS 1F. A. Sampson R. N. LeYde R. ,V. Jo~es S. H. IrVIn G. S. Jones O. P. Reinhart H. R. Gilbert Moses Ely B. Wolgamott A. M. Craig M. N. Mallersoll, Jr Ohas. E. Prettyman A. H. Graham James H. H. Baker

IR. ·c

lsat. bef. f. m. & Friday 2 wks. aft. ,Saturday on or before full moon. '2d Saturday. 1st Friday in each month. j'vedneSdayonorbefore full moon. 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. In. & 2 wks. after. jFriday on or before full moon.· Monday on or before full moon. jTuesday on or before full moon. lsat. onorbeforef.m.& 3d Mon.fol. 2d and 4th Saturdays.

,... 00

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GRiND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued. Zo

LODGE.

251 Hope 252 Alanthus 253 Laredo 2M lButler 255 AltOl~ 256,Shekinah 257!Lodge ofLight 258lRavanna 259lLOdge of Love 260 Mechanicsville 261/Florence 262 Holden 263 ISummit 264!Fayetteville 265 Corinthian 266 SociaL ~67 Aurora 26~Lodge of Truth 269 Rock Prairie 270 New Salem 271 sOlomon 272 Granite 273 j St. Clair 274lcold Spring 275 TranquilUty 276 Grand River 277 Wm. D. Muir 18.••. A. VI'lla 279lHo!le's Creek 2801Lo ge of Peace 281 'Fenton 282 Cosmos " 28BStockton 284 1Canopy 285 Ea.!l 286 ....•.. 1urlch 287 Craft 288 Hermitage

Zi"

AND P. TOWN O. ADDRESS.

COUNTY.

Washington Franklin Alanthus Grove .. Gentry Laredo Grundy Butler 'Bates Alton Oregon Festus Jefferson Eagleville Harrison Ravanna Mercer Lancaster Schuyler nfechanicsville St. Charles New Florence Montgomery Holden Johnson Lee's Summit Jackson , Fayetteville Johnson Warrensburg Johnson Martinsburg Audrain St. Louis St. Louis City Atlanta Macon Lalvrenceburg Lawrence Argentville Lincoln lsprin~eld Greene SedalIa Pettis Osceola St. Clair Leeton Johnson Orearville Saline Freeman Cass Pilot Grove Cooper BOW.er.s. Mills \La.wren.ce Wheatland Hickol1T Chillhowee Johnso~ Fenton St. Lo~ : St. LOulS St. LOUIS CIty IStockton icedar Aurora Lawrence .fCoffeysburg Daviess

~urich

anton Hermitage

IHen~

LewIS jHickory

1\..1"

J.U.ASTER.

John W. Booth J. H. :Millsaps L. V. Woods A. L. :McAna.lly L. P. Norman John Burton O. O. ltIiller Chas. Saylors Wm. Crump ~. W. Muscbany W. H. Knox J. W. Boulton W. H. Noland

•

•••

SECRETARY.

R. G. Purves L. O. Grantham J. T. Bennett O. D. Austin.. E. P. Dorri~ 'Ym. F. QulIllan J. L. Downi~g Joseph Jenkllls E. L. :M'itchell Henry J<?hnson P. P. EllIS W. H. Brown Thos. R. Thornton 04

Chas. H. Howes N. M. Friedman John L. Bowman H. H. Abbott John W. West Beverly Duey N. F. Terry W. S. Epperson George H. Daniels S. H. Elliott B. B. Davis F. E. Bybee A. P. Franse / IJameS A. Scrivener J. A. Little Edward Cusack E. A. Sapper 1Icharles R. Qhurch G. G. MCQUIIk C. S. Mylar H. B. Ha.ll.: jE. J. GoodrlCh Wm. F. Ooon

John Lel\far H. P. French Chas. H. Pellet A. M. Atterbury Lee J. Yingst.. A. M. Brimm M. C. Smith C. H. Zoll B. B. Bennett Wm. Griffith B. J. Orear S. A. McSpadden J. T. Kaley Ephraim Dent J. W. Wall James A. Van Dover Eden Reed \Villiam Hulstone O. W. Hughart J. W. Ru e J. D. Half,.Jr W. S. Page L. J. Slavens

4 'D 00 TIl\IE OF l\{EETING.

1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full Inoon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday on or before full nloon. Wednesday before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday on or befo~e full moon. Saturday bef. f. m. &2 wks. after. Thursday all or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays.

No retu1'ns. "ti 1st and 3d ~{ondays. ~ ;S Saturday on or after full moon. ~ 1st an,d 3d Fridays. ~. l\fonday on or before fulllnoon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d Monday. 3d Friday. Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on ()r before full mOOl1. Wednesday on or.beforefllllmoon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. 1:l0. return8.

Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on.. Of before full moon. ,Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th :.Mondays. !Thur. o~ or ~ef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d FrIdavs. Sat. ber. f. m. & 2 wks. after. S.aturday on or after full moon. ,lst and 3d Monda)1s. Saturday on or before full moon.

c-t--

2891t\,:ca.~la

290 Fail.'nl011llt 291~dina

2f1.2<Lamar 2986arcox:ie 294 Mound City 295.M:oniteau 296 Sl?arta 297fOzark 298~.Ma.fble Hill. 299 TeDll;>le I 3()OI:Po~c 80llWhite Hall 30.2. L1Ck.... C.r.eek 303l0sage 304!Faithful 305101arence 3.06, . • . . .•. . IA . •. • .•.S hla.r 307/New London 308,Parrott 3f)fll~MiH.iram. 310ia11t~~on 8[1Ilte~rneY' 3\l.~Qul)a. ~

3J.8KingsvUle

314 Pine 815.jJerus.alem 316 Rural. 317 Osborn 318 Eldorado 319 Paulville 320 Amazonia ona.t . an 8~2lIIardin 323 Corner-Stone 824 McDonald 325 Dockery 8'..26 Linn 827 Mt. ZIOU 328 Caineaville ..enned . y . 8.29 880 K Bertrand 831 Charity 332. RYland 333 Chillicothe 334 Breckenridge

32jJ h.

····.f$ftllthvll1e I\VyaQonda. ·I:Ed:i.na Lamar 8areoxie Mound City tJamesto\vn 'jSparta FairGrove IMa. rble HUL Kansas City Elkland ·.. I3arnard ·. perr .•. y Nevada IFair Dealing Ola.-rence 0.'0.nun.,." el'C~e New Lpndon MaysVllle .,Kllo:x:yUle

S~keston

Kearnl}y

(gu.ba

~~$Yi11e

Plne J.er.100 Kansa.s City Osborn Luray Brashear Amazonia. en.v.er Hardin St. LOuis Jnde endence Mea£ville Li.n.•. n : West PlrollS Cainesville Elmo Bertrand St. Joseph Be.r.lin Chillicothe Breckenridge

D .

IOlay

JOlark

' 'IKnOX Barton oo

Jasper !Holt

MOlp.t~au

G. W. Saxton 1. M. Wells J .M. Hardman John M. Thrailkill Geo. W. Wood C. C. Fuller M. A. Inglish J. B. Witty

Christlan , Greene Bolling.er 0. M. Witm.er Jackson Thomas A. Milburn Webster F. S. Marlin jNodaway Samuel Hayworth IIRallS W. R. Netherland Vernon Theo. Lacoff ,Ripley 1. N. Presson IShelby J. S. Wansey sRalls co.t.t ' haB ..•• A......•.S. L .. eedy Rlchard Oole De Kalb Elmer Mann Ray M.• G. HiU Scott 10. E.. K el1 dall ClaY Jas.H. Ha,rmon Otawford Helll'Y Fort JQh1lSon r(J. J.~eeves Ripley D. J. Rockley Oenar R. D. Sh.umate /Jackson James F. Wood IDeKalb A. L, Bohannon Clark Chas. E. Lee Adair J. M.Moo1'8 Andrew L. T. Harvey wort.h. . 1 tRay : S. P. Nelson !St. Loms Cit}r Geo. A. Slatery Jackson Wm. C. Dunn Linn L. B. Post , \OS. age J.osePh. B.ourgeret Howell W. J. Zorn I!arrison O. 8. Lewis N.od.a . way ". J. Mississippi L. sB.W.OO.d Presson Buchanan Chas. F. Strop j <lentry B..e n . R..obertson Livingston R.13arney, Jr Caldwell. W. O. Hart

IO..

M. F. Duncan H. J. Hewitt

J. E. Long Selin G. Mitchell J. W. Davis W. M. Hamsher M. K. Johnson \V. G. Holl and B. L. BO\Vm.an John C. yocum C. S. Graves

A. S. Blogg

S. P. Bybee C. R. Brown H. B. Powers O. M. Shackelford Chas.E.s..Lear Stone Geo. Reuben Winter A. T. Moffitt A. A. Harrison J. L. Jennett Newton Jones W.H. Nelson J. R. Drane L. Grenard ..: T. J. ThornhIll Walden Kelly John A. Porter J. W. McDole O. S. Hobbs J. H. Len~z M. W. SIDlth S. W. Strode J. M. Thoml)Son t..er ,. T. H. CarmlCal J. D. McDaniel · yv. alte.r Scott W. Duke Edward C. Browne G. R. Weller, Sr C. E. Cornue S. J. Dewey

jG.. \V.Tain. jN.

~ 2d and 4th Saturdays. 00 Saturday on or before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. ~ Friday on or before full moon. LJ Tues. on orbef.f.m. &2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sa?Irday on or before full moon. ' FrIday on or before full moon. No returns. 2d and 4th Saturday.s. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or be.fore full moon. 2d Friday. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. aturday on orf.m. after fll.wks. 11 moon . Sat. on orbef. & 2 after. 1st and 2d Saturda~rs. 4.. Saturday on or before full moon. ~ Saturday Oll or before full moon. "<:S ('\:l lst Saturday. ~ Saturday on or ne~r full moon. S.

Timenotfliven.

Saturday before 1st Sunday. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Mondays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. lttT.,·o

.tel.urns.

Saturday before fun moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. on or before fUll. m.oon. !Frlday before full moon. IThursday on or before full moon. lIst Saturday a.nd 3d Saturdays. in each month. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 12d and 4th Fridays. 2d & 4th Saturdays.

ISQ~UrdaY 2d

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT,

ETc.~Continued.

335 JoplIn 886 Hallsville 337 Blue Springs 338 Myrtle 339 Fidelity 340 Westport

34'1 D.efunct

342 Circle 34.3 Agr .• iCola

C:r ME R . OUNTY.AST

TOWN AND P.~. ADDRF8S.

...• LoDGE.

•••••••••

Joplin Hallsvl11e Blue S rings•....•. Millvnfe Farley Westport

Roscoe Petersburg 34411~{oberly Moberly 345 Fellowship Joplin 346/Arlington Dixon ~7.Sp~ingCreek, E<lgar Springs 348 Wtu1esburg Creighton 349 ponock ~ Pollock 3QOT¥I1an J()llustOwn 851~osaic , Belleview 352 Friend Ozark ' 853 Benton St. Louis 854 Hebron IMexico , 355,Adelphi IEdgerton 3561A.ncient Landmark Harrisburg 357 f Aux Vasse ~ Aux yasse 35$j,Nottb-West Tarkio 359 Garrett Arcola.: 860·Tuscan st. LoUIS 861R.•iddick Buffi.al0 362 Hiram Kahoka 36..3 . Fr.at.~rna1; IR.obe}is .. v~lle 364. HIgglnSville IHiggInSville 365 Bay9u B~ersfleld 366 Adarr Krrksville 367 Barry lwashburn t 36S,crescent HilL Adr~an 369,C<tll1POSite jDOniPhan 370 Williamstown Williamstown S71IshE(ldon ~lleldon 872 Nonpareil. EastLynne

Jasper .........•....... H. R. "'beeler .Boone Vi. H. Brink Jackson L. ,V. Pryor Ray A. F. Milstead Platte jAlbert Nailor Jackson Jos. HopklllS

St. Clair Henry Randolph Jasper Pulaski Phelps Cass Sullivan Bates lron Christian St. Louis City Audrain Platte Boone Calla;way AtchlSon Dade : st. LomsCity Dal1as j'Clark Fr.ank.li.·n Lafayette Oza-r:k AdaIr Barry B~te8

RIpley LeWis Vernon

ICasS

jw. F. Shackelford F. M. Gray 1

C. L. Hepp M. T. Balsley H. J. Von Gremp S. F. Arthur Geo. W. Wade Jobn C. Sebnelle S. W. Maxey ~ E. M. Logan : H. V.Reid Edward G. Martin J.E. Jesse

'S . ~CRETARY.

TlYE.OF M . EETING.

jw. A. Nickell W. W. Roberts J. S. Bridges C. L. Renfro IJ. M. Carson H. C. Elberg

1st and 3d Fndays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturdgy on or before full moon. Wednesday on or before full Inn. 2d and 4th Tuesdays.

John S. Pence John Rucker F. M. Clark J. S. Reynolds F. S. Huckins G. 1. Bradford W..A. ~ade SmIth SImpson Dallas Drake R. J. Hill : Z. Acuff Chas. C. Walton John J. Steele

Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 2d and 4th Fridays. ,Saturday on or before full moon. jSaturday on or after full moon. ,4th Saturday. 11SaturdaY on or after full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. &; 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Ilst Tuesday in each month.

G. R. Hombs

1Saturday on or before full moon. /l\fonday on or before fullnloon. 2d Thursda)T. IThursday on or before full moon. lIst and 3d Tuesdays. ISaturdav on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. 1Saturday on or after fun moon. 2d and 4th ~londays. ISaturdax aft~r full nloon. !lst and vd FrIdays. ISaturday on or before full nl0011. 1SatuTda:v on or before full mOOD. iSaturdaybefore4th ~undTay. ,Sat. on or after f. m. & ,~ks. after. ISaturday 011 or before full moon. 'Saturday on or before full moon.

Ctl

~ ~ ~.

])to ret'lLrns.

A. W. Barnes AI. Hatcher J. F. Schoenecke l T. G. Killingsworth Gbas. A. Thompson J. T. pen.dleton J. R. McLachlan s. G. Den.ny Alonzo Barnes J. W. Sm.ith Wm. Novinger B. F..McCary J .. T. Elkins E. E. Herrlff Newton Doran J. W. Harbert J. A. Adams

1. T. Mcyue

D. H. GrIffith T. J. Under,,:ood Fred. A. Smith A. Wilkinson W. A. Kearns E. .A . Jessup A. B. E. LehInau... W. T. Wiles John M:.. Long T. H. HIckey N. Maudy J. W. Presson · C. 1tfuilllna jG. H. Fry;.. : J. E. P. WIlhams

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387 Woodside 388 FaTn1crsville -- • --~na, ·l.le

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399 Pike 400 Decatur 401Canerolle 402 Gavel 403I.JOWl'Y City 404 Rosendale 405 Everton 4061tialden 407 Charleston 408 Montrose .:

wm ~arvey

R. N. Simpson F. J. Christeson Calvin A. Hyde John Preston Jas. R. Jones Henry A. Garbee J. B. Ooffey O. F. Lawbaugh J. H. Black Wm. A. Wear

•••.•• .

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])ayton Thomasville Ohqla

............... Oalt€txoYe

......... ; •• "'i

ce.d.a.. r Oregon Pulaski Buchanan Gentry Benton Christian Schuyler Miller Douglas Barry

Ja.s!'e~

(;l'llTl'mue

iPeir~e City Cart~rvi11e~

New Oambria Lowry ctty Rosendale Everton Malden Charleston Montrose

Gass Oregon Livingston Sullivan Lawrenc.e Jackson Jackson Ray Chariton Flarrlson Dt\rllas

Cli+lton Jasper Pike Lawrence Jasper Macon St. Clair Andrew Dade Dunklin Mississippi Henry

IH. N. Hart~ey' Robt. A. KIng IJOhn McDonald Geo. D. Harmon O. G. Waite H. G. Savage John R. Garbee "V. O. Biggs N. J. Shepherd George Hafner ~ Michael Horine

~......................

•••.

O. T. Grosshart Geo. M. Humphrey G. W. Alexander O. McCallister

J. 'W. Stephens Robt. H. Franks J. F. Harris J. T. Richardson

Robert Iffiussey ," ~. A.Wa.rren

A. A. Hobbs G. H. Church

Fr~~91~rk

A•. J.])oQ.(i

G-.~.-~owser

w.l[.Pa.(lget

OP.tftiSPQ8 H. F. PUts

T. M. Killg J. F. Stark 'V. B. Kane J. O. Jones J. W. Wade A. A. Hopkins W. D. Snoddy W. J. DaviM F • F. Sterrett W. S. "VinkIer

·Il.:Ion. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday before 2d Sunday. !Saturday on'or before full moon. Saturday on or before new moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. . _ }-'riday on or before full moon. Friday on or after full moon.. Sat. on orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturda)T before 3d Sunday. Sat. on orbef. f. m. &2 wks. aft. i

Saturday on or after full mOOll.. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon.

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No returns.

Saturday on or before full moon. 2d &4thSat.onorbef.2d&4th Sun. George young Saturday on or before full moon. E. M. Shupe Sat. on or bef. n. m. &; 2 wks. aft. A. J. Knott I'wed. on or bef. f. m. &; 2 wks. aft. J. K. Jones Saturday before full moon. J. O. Starks Sat. nights bef. 1st & 3d Sundays. w. A. Stapleton......... ..1st and 3d Saturdays. B. F. Barrett !Tbursday on or before full moon. A. T. Boothe 1st and 3d Thursdays. J. W. Cannon 1st and 3d Fridays. E. .t Goodson .. Friday on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. J. B. Bell Friday on or before full mOOd. W. P. Hainey 2d and 4th Thursdays. J. O. Tomson Sat. on or bel. f. m. & 2 weeks aft. H. Beall. Friday before full moon. IJas. A. Boone 1st and 3d Saturdays. C. C. Arnold........... ........Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. aft,

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St. Clair

Andrew Kn.ox .shelby St. LoUlS • CitY Bollinger Benton

Robert N. Burns E. C. Bennett

~.T.m .. James ra.iuger W. H.G

IJ. M' R.e.mpp John A. lvliller Lewis Walters

A.ndrew Naylor G. T. Bennett J. • Ch.,.ildress \¥.F.B. Thiehoff A. P. wactldns G. E. Kinder E. H. Moxley

!Saturday on or before full moon. 12d and 4th Saturdays. ISaturdRy o..n.or full moon. moon. Saturday on or before before full 2d and 4th Saturdays. , Time not given. l4th Saturday.

.......-.

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

L:·~~~i:.s·

LODGE.

419!Star !Taberviue 420 Itaska St. Louis 421 Urbana Urbana 422 Gate of the TempleiSpl"ingfield 423/IGalt IGalt 424.Samaritan j'BOnne Terre ce.dar City 425\lcedar City 426 Rothville Rothville 427 Glenwood IGlenWOOd 428 Pittsville Pittsville 429 New l\1adrid New l\:I:adrid 4.30. W.I.. inona Winona 431.0ement \Halfway 432Competitioll Competition 483:MackJs Creek lMack's Creek 434·Wheeling Wheeling I SmIthVIlle l\1:arshfield Lutesville Jackson

St. Clair St. Louis City Dallas Greene Grundy St. Fr!tncois c.allaway Chariton Schuyler Johnson New Madrid Shannon Polk Laclede Camden Livingston Ozark Clark Lafayette Clay Webster Bollinger Cape Girardeau

St. Loms Orrick

St. LOUIS CIty Ray

435Rockbridge.~

Rockbrid~e

4Il6IGothic_ 4.3.7.L.l afayette " 438 'I emperance 439 Mt. Olive 440 Trowel 441 Excelsior 442 BurUngton 443 Anchor 444 Ada

CoUNTY.

AlexandrIa Cor~er

Burlin~on Junc.. Nodaw~y .~

MASTER.

A. J. Crabb A. Fuhrmalill B. H. Butts Bert. S. Lee W. H. Humphreys James Francis

.: M. H. \Vashburn Gibson R. Hombs J. P. Burks Henry C. Riley J. T. L.OY. d L.'. S . . Parrish James 1\1. Robertson John D. Osborn .. ~ H. Whitebread Byron V. Morris W. N. Sage John p.~ice J. L. Mlzener G. T. Sharpensteen L. A. Goodwin Eli Abernathy O. F. Wilson Herman W. Fay A. L. Kirkpatrick

SECRETARY.

J. F. Tough Adolph Kleintopf C. S. Beegle Fred. W. Ball J. E. Bunnell F. I. Tetley F. C. Pryde HoraceD. D. Cutler J. E. Hutchinson Joel Cook C. Stevens J. D. Shaw J. H. Rumfelt V. Moulder S. W. Haynes John P. Edwards J. D. Rebo ISam'.l M. Reynolds EdwIn Thatcher W. R. Brooks !John Revelle H. L. Caldwell \V. H. hUller R. H. CaffaIL N. B. Pigg

!H. IN.

'iV.

~ TIME of:hfEETING.

Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d 1\10ndays. 4th Saturday. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. No i'relul'fns. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. Saturday 011 or after full n10011. Saturday on orbeforefull moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Thursday on or before fullllloon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or 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 moan. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays.

~ ~

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$I£tl~f~:::::::::::::::~~::~~:::::::::::::~~::~~~::~~~~::::::~~~~:~.::~~~~~~::::::::::::::: ~~:~~~;::~~~;:~~:::::::::::::~Saturday ~~:~~:~~:~~~~~~~::::::::::::::::::::::: 448jSChen City Schell City Vernon J. C. Marquis jJ. Boatright on or before full moon.

449 Bois D'Arc 450 Belton 4.5 . . •. 1•. •.R•. R..~Tlno.re 452IVerOllq, 4531Fo h .4l>4lc~~l~ ,· 455jBarnesville 456 Wallace

Bois D'Arc Greene Belton Cass R.a.Y.mo.re cass Verona ..··· ·.. ···ILawrel1ce Forsyth Taney IC~tt.onwoo .• , d Pt "'IPemiscot IEllington Reynolds Bunceton lCOoper j.

lwilliam l\forton T. T. Garnett J. T. Pedicord : J. H. ParrlSh " J.B. Russell Wm. E. Oglesby

J. O.Redfearn D. C. Idol Lee rGlandon S. " • Boswell , :A. P. Farris I Edward Cramer

Saturday before full n100n. /Saturday on or before full nlOOD. I!Satur.day }{o returns.on or before full mOOD. Saturday on or after full mOOD. l!tlo retU'f'ns..

Sa~urday on

or bef.1st full moon. FrIday on or before full moon.

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Jonesburg Dade.Ville Seymour St. Louis Caruthersville Santa Fe Thayer Aullville Parnell Southwest City Pleasant Hope Red Oak Plato Maryville 0fonQ&"0 PICkerIng

.~. 1rIe.l'Ville

459 Hazelwood

460 Lamb::;kin 461 Caruthersville 462 Santa Fe 468 Clifton : 4.64 AuUville 465 Gaynor City 466 Southwest 467 l?lea.sAAlt Ilope 468Re<.1 Oak ';(}9 P1(tto ~ON?([a{way 4:c'lMill(Jr~1

472 PickerIng 473.N~~yeh

474Gufliord 475 Golden '16 Mt. IIope ll'S(!}J,l!i••••••••

l".' . ,". •'. Hll~

47•..• .•..• •9v.•.... Ri(}l1~

L c.•c

480.J~Wf}l

Montgomery'H" Dade Webster St. Louis City Pemiscot :Monroe Oregon Lafayette Nodaway l\lcDonald Polk Lawrence Texas Nodaway Jasper Nodaway Lincoln :Nodaway Barton Lafayette Webstel'

H. M. Lee Godfrey m Enoch A. Ball A. G. Morris W. H. 'Ya~son Wm. R. Jackson F. A. WIllIams Henry Harrington .•..••... W. R. Elliot, acting Chas. G. Shepard Hina C. Schult T. A. Bailey.. G. S. TrimbIe J. B. Landreth Geo. M. Darst W. A. Blakely B. R. Barns U. S. Wright A. F. HalL G. ,,,. Smith B. F. Smitt W. J. lforgan R. B. Cochran J. T.Apperson H. W. Curry R. B. Lynch J. R. Womack Charl~s l\lcNeal J. E. Reese S. A.Minard D. F. Watson ..: Joseph Evel'hart Frank M. Wal1tS J. A. Ingram........... H. A. Logan C. D.lIocker J. W. Core C. C. Hankins J. W. Mardick R. T. Russell B. Elliott :a.JI.8.tQ.pp W. H. F. Potter

N . •. em . • . . 0.n Bates Cass

M.A.trc~'1il1e u.Lilln Eldorado Springs Cedar Atch.ison 1(kkwood St. Louis D:re:x:el Cass Cairo Randolph

A ....•. . . .M .• .• .• .• . !0 01'.e.· W. JR. W.Ferguson JQbnEIolloway .T .• no.8•. D. 810ey N. E. Dawson Ge.o. s B.aird Jacob G. Hawken J. M. Cantwell J. Vf. Stigall

Bell City Stoddard Montevallo Vernon Vandalia Audrain McKittrick Montgomery Bronaug.b Vernon Lewistown Lewis Richards Vernon Gatnesville Ozark StraffordGreene Mussel :!fork C~ariton Paynesville Pike Jroneson Daviess Bucklle.r "".>Jackson Philadelphia Marlon

Thomas LItton Jesse Jennings B. H. Thomson 1A. E. Webb Ben. Price J. R.DOO.OV8Jl J. K. Stroup W. T. Adams G. W. Boone Samuel Morton John W. Wilkerson W.H.Reed O. W. Dunn Sam'lW. Hilt J. L. Simmons

O~~y

GU1lfQrd GOlden City O(l~~sa... ~ ic•••

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48.1.rAJarcelme 482!Clintonville 4.831Fall;fax 4841 Kirkwood 485 Co~d 'Vater 4.86 GaUo

••••.

Fair .•.•.. fa. x

4B7Uerndon

Herndon•.:.•••..•.... Saline LOck Bpl'mg Daviess

488 LOCk SprIng 489 jLakeville 490IM:onteVallo 491 van.da1ia 492 Daggett 493 vernon 494 lLewistown

495/Unity

496\Robert Burns 497'Strafford 498 Pee Dee 499 Paynesville 500 Jameson 501 Buckner 502 Philadelphia

. e·.· ••••.•..••..•.••..

no.

E. S.

Hefl~don

.......... 4th Saturday. 00 Thursday oll.orbefore full moon. eo Thursday on or before full moon. to 2d and 4th Wednesdays. L-' 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 and Hd Saturdays. . Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. 2d and 4th l:aturdays. 1st T~ursday on or bef. full moon. 3d FrIdays. 1st Saturda)T. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th 'fuesdaYs. jFridayon or before full moon. ~ Thursday on or before full moon. y ~ E .. L .• DU. rfee saturda on or before full moon. J. Goldenberg 2d and 4th Mondays. (I:) Claude neaden /2nd Friday. ~ R., J. Jeff. Buster 1st and 3d Thursdays. Wm. F. Fowble Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. H. MUller.................. .. 2d and 4th ~u.esdays. Hugo S. Jacobi 2d and 4th ~rondays. W. H. Lane Tuesday on or before full moon. A. L. Bennett 4th Saturday. W. H. Fenwick...••.... Tuesday on or before full moon. 1. L. \Vade Sat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. after. John Newcomer Saturday on or nearest full moon. John W. Stuermer Saturday on or before full moon. J. H. Thole Saturday on or before ft.Ill moon. Henry Leavell Saturday on or before full moon. L. M. Inglish llsat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks after. Wm. T. LaRue Fri.onorbef.f.m. and 2wks.after. W. P. Whitelaw Sat.before f. m. and 2 wks. after. J. A. Bingaman ISaturday on or before full moon. J. F. Vanhook \Saturday on or before full moon. R. P. Clarkson jSaturday after full moon. F. w. Patton ,Saturday on or after full moon. S. M. Brown ,1st and 3d Thursdays. l:e John S. Pryor 11st and 3d Saturdays. c:> H. B. Ruth ISaturday before full moon. ~

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR .STATEMENT, ETC.-Continued. o Z

ToWN AND

LoDGE.

P. O.

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 Dejunct •.•.••

514 Exeter 515 Galena 516.Milford 517Sellgman 518 Oriental..." 519 Crane 5~ Clifton Heights 521 Lockwood 522<Gate City 523.Kidder 524Spickardsville 525 Cunningham 526 Wayne 527 Higbee 528 Conway 529 Niangua 530 Ritchey 531 Lane's Prairie 532 Dexter 633 Comfort 534 Columbia 585.J31ackw ell 536 Ingomar 5.3.7.. • B.• ethel 538Stella 539 Dawn 540 Winigan

ADDRESS.

Prairie Home Platte City Avalon Lathrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren Bro\vuing Skidmore Webb City •••.•.

Exeter Galena Milford Seligman Blackburn Crane St. Louis Lockwood Kansas City Kidder ". Spickard•............ ~. Sumner Piedmont Higbee Conway Niangua Ritchey Vichy Dexter Rocky Comfort Pacific Blackwell 'Villow Springs Be.t.h.al Stella Dawn Winigan

COUNTY.

MASTER.

Cooper ..•............ T.B. Brosius Platte A. S. J. Beery Livingston R. E. Chaffin , Clinton O. B. Sweat Nodaway J. P. Price Buchanan S. P. Smith Carter T. W. Cotton Linn J. B. Stone Nodaway 8. Saunders Jasper J. P. Hendrickson Barry Stone Barton Barry Saline Stone St. Louis City Dade Jackson Caldwell Grundy Charlton Wayne Randolph Laclede Webster Newton Maries Stoddard McDonald Frank1jn St. Francois Howell Sh.elby McDonald Livingston Sullivan

H. R. Briscoe Dutton J. Reynolds T. H. Duckett C. E. Apple F. 'V. Mollenbrock John C. Hayes W.H. Haley J. L. Shields 'John H. Jewell. T. D. Slosson J. W. ""VilSOll A. C. Ballard J. H. Wilkins Geo. S. Houtz J. M. Terry Jonathan B. Davis H. ltI. Ritchey M. C. Harrison Phillip Collins 1. R. Shelley J. F. Roberts Francis Long J. E. D'Spain A. K.Mu.sgrove E. M. Roseberry H. Damerell Frank Wood

SECRETARY.

B. F. D. Carlos J. L. Carmack A. T. Peters B. B. Beery Calvin J. Bunch W. D. Pyne M. O. Harty J. H. Biswell. H. A. C. Hasty L. O. Walker ..

C. F. Green Rufe Scott Walter Straton A. R. Roller ' R. C. Spencer O. F. Dou~las T. J. BurrIdge J. L. Alverson '''m. Stark Frank ShRW J. B. Keith J. A. Klepper C. H. Lucy J. P. Wayne R. O. Hardy Jas. D. Brown \V. B. Kinsey B.F. Metz H. P. Lamberson G. H. Gross Thos. Welch A. G. Hollenbeck U. G. F.orman James Carter B. H. Kite T. B. Abbott

~ TIME OF :MEETING.

Saturday on or before fulllnOOll. 2d and 4th 1t{onda~rs. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st Saturday. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. .

Sat. on or after f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or nearest full moon. 3d Saturday. Thursday on or before full moon. Tuesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Thuf. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdars. Tuesday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d 'Vednesdavs. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1st Saturday. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. SaturdaY before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Fridav. !Fri. on or b. f. m. & Sat. 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Sat. on or aft. f. :til. & 2 wks. aft.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~.

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St.Clair Fergu§on (3){ansfield Mansfield 544 Mexico ......•........... Mexico M5Zalma .., Zalma ! 546 Prairie Hill.•.......... Prairie Hill 54tlSouth. Gate Kansas City 548QIinton Clinton M90arl Junction Carl Junction 55O~se. HiU St. Louis 551Pendleton Doe Run 652.0alhQun Calhoun 558 Hla.t"ksburg Clarksburg 554 Foster Foster ., 555StJ.lll:tllel'viUe Summerville 656Prame GUman City 667;J31aitstown Blairstown 568 Moscow MoscowMills 659Clal'ksdale .......•.•. Clarksdale 560 Nelsop. Nelson ~l,ji~owi111•.!, ••!.~;••••••• ;~ .. ~ow~ ...••.......... 542Fet~1l

562~e~J»wave.r.';

563 Yor:tt .••'~~: ..•. ~

664-.. Jam.esp~.~

h:H.~eepwater

:.. Kansas CUy Ja1Uesport

....... Franklin Robert C. Duember H. Z. Fowler 2d Saturday. 00 St. Louis Le Grand Atwood .......•... C. G. Davis 1st and 3d Tuesda)Ts. ~ Wright N. N. Nichols W. C. Jones \¥ednesday on or before full moon. to Audrain F. D. Gentry J. W. Howell 4th Tuesday. ~ Bollinger J. D. Glasner Geo. W. Hastings 1st and 3d Saturdays. Chariton. ....•. . J..\TO 'retUr118. Jackson Leon Thalman Edwin S. Ludy 1st and 3d Thursdays. Henry J. L. Elliston Alvin Haynie 2d and 4th Fridays. Jasper A. D. Murray A. Benson Clark 2d and 4th \Vedl1esdays. St. Louis City.••.•. J. Bachman Brown Howard \Vatson ...........•. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. St. Francois L. Williams Lee Gruner 2d and 4th Fridays~ Henry J. H. George A. A. Gray 1st and 3d Thursdays. Moniteau A. M. Moles G. L. Fowler 1st and 3d Saturdays. Bates H. L. Littell D. A. Witherup Saturday on or before full moon. Texas lVO return,s. Harrison Chas. D. Knight \V. R. Hendricks Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Henry W. R. Phillips L. B. McKean Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Lincoln W. M. Cottle W. J. Ryan Sat. on or aft. f. m.& 2 wks. after. DeKalb J. M. Baker A. A. ~Iorton 1st and 3d Saturdays. Salin,e B. E. Staples J. M. McClelland 2d and 4th Fridays. Caldwell S. G. Meredith C. P. Dalrymple Saturday on or before full moon. Henry A. E. Dickey E. E. Williams 1st and 3d Fridays. ~ Jackson .........••... H. E.. Oolvin E. E. Steele 2d and 4th Saturdays. ~ Daviess W. N. Drnmmond C. F. Meah!. Sat. on or bef. f. m. &2d Sat. after. ~

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* $3.00 overpaid.

1261126 42 42 27 27 21 21 80 80

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1 z 318

319 320 321 322 823 324

325 326

327

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Farmersville.......................

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N C':l

p A

NAME OF LODGE.

(1) I:)

l=Q

398 399 400 401

402

403

404 405

~ '\:3

406 407 408 409 410

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411

412

413 414 415 416

417

418

419

420 421 422

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67 00

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34 00

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19 00

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58 47 211 60 122

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408 459 460 461 462 468

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Mel'rille..... Hazelwood

Lambskin...

ca.ruthersville

Southwest...........................

469 Plato................ 470 Nodaway...

471

467 Pleasan.tRope 468 Red Oak..

MI.·nOral..............................

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5 11 8 2

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20 00 I· · ··I! 45 00 40 00 3200 I............ SO 00 , I 54 00 " 95 00 37 00 1

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67 00

7 00

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1 5 9 2

1 5 11 3

1 3 2 2

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3 3

3 2

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486

Cairo

41!IlRerndon 488 Look ~ring.

~......

489 490 491

Lakeville

Montevallo ~.... Vandalia...............

494 495 496

Unity ~ Robert Burns .•.•.

:~~ ~:f~~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Lewistown.....

497 Strafford 498 Pee 499 500 501

Dee Paynesville

Jameson Buckner

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

.4 6

3 3 54

;..

3 1

1 1

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Platte City.....

505 Avalon

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508 Sax:ton. 009 "VanBuren 610 Biswell

611 Skidmore

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~IISSOURI.

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COMPILED FRO}! ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GED. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRE'l'ARY,1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO

NAME OF LODGE.

TOWN.

2 Joaohim..•..•............•....•..... Herculaneum 8 Hiram St. Charles 4 Bannony, LOl;U.$ianiJ, ,5 Ta~lor Springfield .5 Oli'VeBranch Alton 6 tJmt)t Jaok$on 7 FrnnJUiu Union Fran'klin 7 Gro¥Q.r Calboun~ .8 Van.daUa Vandalia 5) Sangaa:non Springfield 10 Union JonesDoro 10 Shawnee Ne,v Santa Fe 10 Chapel ChapelHill 11 Eden ~ Covmgton 13 Tuoker Ste. Genevieve 14 Booll¥ille Boonville 14 Auburn Auburn 15 Central Smithville 15 Perseverance Louisiana 16 Columbia Columbia.: 21 Ne:'VLondon New London 21 Greencastle Greencastle 228. .• .• . •.2.• . . .• J.limam. F.. r.• .a. . •Il .•.•. kl . . •. . . . i n Alton St. Charles ~ Il~QnY' Jacksonville 24. W'Y'fl,PQnda La Grange 26.Springfield Springfield 26jAva Ava

COUNTY.

OCT. 1899, \; STATE.

Jefferson...........•• Mo St. Charles......••.. ~Io Pike Mo Gre,ene Mo MadlBon Ill CapeGirardeau Mo :@:oward Mo Henry Mo Fayette Ill Sangamon Ill. Union Ill Jackson !:[o Lafayette }fo Washington Ill Ste. Genevieve Mo Cooper Mo Lincoln Mo Clay Mo Pike Mo Boone ~fo Ralls Mo Sullivan Mo Mad on Ill St. Charles Mo MOfg'an Ill LewlS Mo Sangamon TIl. Douglas JMo to

lS.· •.

BY JOHN

VINCIL, GRAND SECRETARY.

DATE OF CHARTER.

RE1\IARKS.

Oct., 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 7, 1825. 1820, by G.L. of Tenn Surrendered April 4, 1826. Oct. 11, 1821. Surrendered April, 1825. May 6,1852 United with "United, No. 5." Apri13, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G. L. Ind. Surrendered January 7, 1823. April 3, 1822 Arrested December 20, 1831. May, 1852 Died 1860.· ,October 8,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. !October 25,1822 Arrested April 11, 1826. October 25, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. I~~ay, 1858 Surrendered 1863. I~fay 6, 1852 Surrendered 1855. October 9,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 10,1826 Surrendered Apri16, 1831. AprilS, 1827 Arrested October 3, 1838. May 8, 1852 Arrested Oct., 1884, by Lee A. IIaH, G. }f. May 6, 1852 Went down on account of war, 1861. AprilS, 1828 ~ Arrested AprilS, 1838. IOctober 5,1830 Arrested October 3,1838. October 5, 1837 ISurrendered 1862, on account of war. June 2, 1866 /Arrested April, 1879. October 5,1837 UnHed with G. L.16, of1846. Illi110is,.Oc.t., 1843. October 5, 1837 Arrested October October 2, 1838 United with G. L. of Illinois, 1840. June 10, 1853 /Surrendered 1876. October 8, 1839 United with G. L. of Illinois. 1840. iOctober 13, 1887 JArrested June, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.:r..{

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Pleasant Hill. Tully

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k~nndge ~n

A •. .•. . U.•<ir . •.•. .•.•a in Platte Platte Dade ..; Jo DavIess Vernon Lafayette Lafayette Perry Montgomery Jackson L~aYette

Cass Lewis Clin.ton Mercer Polk

~c()tland

Galuwell ~

;rove Monxoe as.ter Axtd"ew .............. .Buchanan :ton Fr8.1.1.k1in

_ _.•. .• .' 50 Qaa:rk " 50 A,nderson 51.LiviIlgston 54.. })olW'Ias 56 Platte 58.. :MOn.ticello 59'Lancaster 59.. Marlo.n 60 St. Clair 61. 0 sceo.la 62 Maysvllle 62. Dubuque 6S St. Marya ~. IowaCity 64. Landmark •.. ~ 66 Melody 66 Marshall 66 Linn

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.'_.' •.. . . . dl~town ~pTinJl:1ield

(]J1ftPro lIill GIMg9w MartllQ.Sville Platte City M:o.nttcellO Lancaster Sa.lem Belleville OS.ceol~

Ma.ysvUle DUbuqy.e

Pe~le

Iowa Gity warsaw uPlatteville Marshall Linn ~

Montgomery Greene Laft+yette Howard Warren Platte Lewis Schuyler ~,iari.on

St. Clair S.t. Cl.air DeKalb Perry IBenton Saline Osage

M..a Y 6, May 6, 1852 1852 October 9, 1839 Mo May, 1858 TIl October II, 1839 Mo May 6,1852 M:o October 8, 1840 Mo October 19, 1867 Mo October 12,1882 Ill October 8, 1840 :rvlo October 8,1841 yo ~{ay 28, 1858 ' Mo June 12, 1853 ~{o June 9,1853 Ill October 8, 1841 Mo June 2, 1866 Mo October 8, 1811 IowaTy October 20, 1841 Mo.•...... June 9, 1853 Mo June 2, 1866 !tto June 2, 1866 IQwaXyOctober 20,1841 Mo June 9, 1853 :M:o JUne 10, 1853 MQ October 8, 1841.......... Mo June 10, 1853 Wis. Ty October 11, 1842~ Mo May 25, 1854 :Mo October 17, 1842 Mo May, 1858 Mo October 11,1842 Mo October 11, 1842 Mo October 14, 1842 Mo October 12, 1842 Mo May 25,1854 111 0. ctober 11, 1842 ., TIl October 11, 1842 MO loctober 15, 1842 Mo :May 25,1854 IowaTy October 10, 1843 Mo MaY 25, 1854 IowaTy October 10, 1843 Mo October 12, 1843 Wis. Ty October 12, 1843 Mo October 12, 1843 Mo May 28, 1856 Mo Mo

Consolidated 354. Arr:ested ~fay,1887, 1855.with H.e.brOl1/NO. ", UnIted wIth G. L. of I1l1nols, 1842. Surrendered 1863. ·Surrendered 184.6. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested December I, 1866. Consolo 1882 with Lexington, No. 149. -.. Consol.1887 with Triple Tie, No. 453. Arrested October 16, 1846. Surrendered October, 1846. Surrendered 1864:. Destroyed 1862, by 'war. Surrendered May, 1863. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested October, 1876. Changed to "Mt. ltioriah, No. 40," 184.4. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. /surrendered 1863. Consolo with 1\femphis, No. 16, ]890. 'An:ested ~pril 22, 1869. Uroted WIth G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Arrested February 29, 1864. Surrendered 1865. A.rrested October 19, 1846. Arrested 1\{ay, 1863. United with G. L. of 'Visconsin, 1&14. Arrested May 18, 1858. Arrested October 18, 1847. . jDestroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered September, 1~76. SUrrendered Nov. 15,1883. ISurrendered 1864. jArrest.ed by Jas. W. BOY.d, G.1vI., Oct., 1886. Arrested 1866. lunited with G. L. of Illinois, 1844. United with G. L. of Illinois, 1843. I Destroyed 1861, by war. IDestroyed 1862, by war. 'IUnited with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. ISurrendered January, 1864. 'United with G. L. of Iowa, 1&14. !Destroyed 1861, by war. IUnited withG. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. ,Arrested 1851. . . IArrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M. 1.

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68 Tebo 69 Alexandria 70 College 70 Dickinson 72 Danville 75 AS.hle y 75 Bowling Green 75 N~osho 81 Hickory Grove 83 Dalla 84 ~{ultanomah

~8D Johnson Potter

86 Mitchell

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TOWN.

Clinton Alexandria Marion College l\fonroe Danville Ashley. Bowling Green Hickory Grove Calholln OregonGity

Henry ·· Clark 1tfarioll Marion :M;ontgomery PIke." Pike Newton Calloway Henry :

Warrensburg Columbus

Johnson Johnson

N~osho

I..ongwoud

86 Mo. :hHl. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol.. 88 Bates ., Butler 88 Olive Branch Union 88. D.res..den resde.n 90 Prairie Harrisonville 90 K.mg. SO.lomon St. catharin.e 94 Boone .." Columbia 94 Even}ng Star ICUba 95. AcacIa : !JaCkson 95 Pleasant HilL Pleasant HIlL 95 Chapman Las Vegas 99Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon tOQiCanlon Canton 101 Greene ~pringfield 101 Easton Easton 103 Carthage Carthage 105 Relief Georgetown 106 Macon ]).facon 106IL8:porye M~COl;} 106 ~f1anu MIamI. 107 Golden Sq-.:ure Westport : New MadrId l08tNeW MadrId 108Aztec ~ Las Cruces 1.08 ...•.• ot.hie jMOb.e.r.1Y 109.Mol1tezuma Santa Fe 109 J Louisiana Ste. Genevieve

ID.

~~ISTAU.

PettIs

Bates Franklin p.ettlS· Cass llJ.nn ~oone

·.I:M:O

:Mo l\fo ?vio

DATE

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October 23, 1844 October 16, 1844 October 16, 1844

IMO

IOctober 16, 1844 IOctober 19, 1846 October 14, 1846.. ~ ·l~fo jOctober 14, 1846 ,Mo ,June 2,1866 I~fO IOctober 17, 1846 Oregon.IOct~ber 19/1846 ,Mo jl\fo

Alo

lbiO Mo Mo jbfO Mo

I~fO

~fo

Jrfo Crawford :Mo Cape Gtraroeau llI.fO Cass IMo Ter. of New ~fex.. Lawrence Mo LeWIS !]\{o Greene Il\{o Bncbanan IMo !Jasper 'l\1:o Pettis :Mo IMacon :Mo ~racon ]\{o Saline :Mo Jackson : l\fo New Madrid IMO Ter. of New Mex jMO RandO. Jpb : Ter. of New l\fex Ste. Genevieve Mo

Ma) 25, 1854

March 19 1847 May 9, 1850 October 14 1847 May 28, 1858 October 14, 1847 October 19, 1867 October12, 1847..·.. ·· Ju.ne 2, I866 !May 8, 1848 lbiay 29, 1855 !May 5,184.8 ,l\fay 8, 1848 June 2, 1866 :May 11, 1848 May 11,1848 May 12, 1848 May 28,1858 ~{ay12, 1849 ~fay 10, 1849 l\fay 28, 1858 l\fay 28,1858 l\fay 10, 1849 :May 10, 1849 :May 10, 1849 !October 19, 1867 ·IOctober 1J, 1878 '!\1:ay 8, 1851 11807, by G. L. of Pa J

REMARKS.

IArrested 1889, by J. P. 'Vood, G. Arrested 1864.

~r.

Changed to H Dickinson/' 1847. Fonned from "r-ol1ege, No. 70. IJ jConsol. with ]"!orenceLodge, No. 261, 1892. ,surrel1dered October 18, 1897. Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." !Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. iSurrendered March, 1893. IArrested October 28,1852. 1st Lod eon Pac. Coast. Ul1it~d G. L. are.

/surren8ered December 2,1896.

I Destroyed 1861,

by war. !Destroyed 1861, by war. ~ 'Closed with 1vlexican ,val'. IDestroyed 1861, by war. ~~ IArrested about 1855. ;S !Arrested. JU.IY, 1878, by/f. C. ReadY., G. ~1. ~ ··· 1Destroyed 1861, by war. iConsol. with Brookfield, No. 86, Jan., 1888. ~. !lSUrrelldered 11ay 25,1858. Surrendered JUl}e 12, 1875. \Vent down during the war. Arrested 1853. . United with G. L. of New :Mexico, 1877. ISurrender~d December 27,1862. [1898. 10011801. With Craft Lodge, No. 287, Dec., ,united with H United No.5," 1857. Arrested October, 1886, by J. ,V. BO}Td, G.lf. rIBurned out 1861. \Vent down 1860. ISurrendered 1873. jChal1ged to "lfacol1, No. 106." . :Surrendered February 10, 1857. IArrested Octo~er, 1886, by J. tV. Boyd, G.l\f. lDestroyed dUrIng the war. IUnited with G: L. of New ~fexico,1877. r-t ICOl!sol. "\V.ith Moberl~' !-,odge,.~o. 3H'1.8.'96. ·0 IUnlted WIth G. L. of :New :M~exlco, 1811. o .,Arrested by G. L. of PennsJrlvania, 1824. f""

1~1!$~. Louis

1~2EzeU~ ...•...............•.,., 114 Waverly 115lSibley .,•....•., 11.5 B .•. .•. .0.. fd.e.•. f •...•, , •.•• , 116 IDa.viess 1l8IlIirEqU " l1~i.wost~r 1.22.1..D()Ver H

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1'OO .;.1C . . • u.<.ftr..• l e ston .18QrBarl'y t.80 . .•.•.·.•. ,.']larlllin~on \.rY ·. . .• e.• s.t.. p.'. r.. a.iri.e.•...•., 182. 1341S.a.J.'c.one

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A, d ai.r : : eass MiSSISSIppI l\.ns.SiSS . lPPi. Barry

DULll.k.lin St.Francois jJas.per IPlatte JOb11S .. on Wa..rren

p 1•.;.8•. .• .7. •. •.1·Ro~d:HraIme .'.•. .• f..•.• R. .•. . . <I..• r.. •.,_.l.. . • e.•. .•. v•..•. l.•. •.1Ll•.. e•,. •.•.•. .• •. . ~ •. •. • . . . . . . . .•;!.•.:.•••••••••! . .• . •. . •. • . •. . • . . . . •. •. .• .'.••• • .• .• . .• .• .• ~e~ar1t .F.•.•. .• r,•.. a.. . i• ,•.•.r. • .• .l•.•.•.e vm . . •. •. •. . .• .• . e.....•....•.........•Pi .......• k.•.•.. . e 138 Andrew

14QISwtlltQll ..; 141!Middleljury.. ! • ., 141 j orie.ntal 143IFlint Hill 14.4 JOhn Dade 145 \Vindsor City 145 f RiSit.lg,Star 147IBuffalo 1.48IYa.ne.y 1.50 ~avenworth 152 LInn Creek 153 KansM 156,IGiddings 158 Cornwell

158lJoh~son

159!Paclf1o 159 j e. ndota 160 Edina ~ 161lItobert 1t£orrlS 166 .•• Il\'Iirabile 1671Eldorado 167JOrient Fra,nqais M.,

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j'Arrested. . ,Surrendered 1860. ISurrendered January 28, 1860. ~ . ISurrendered 1863. . ISurreudered October, 1882. (Arreste11187fi. ISurrendered :May, 1862. ISurrende~ed 1866. ,Consol. With Lafa~'ette, No. 437, Feb., 1893. IISurrendered 1863. Arr. Ja11.15.1885. by R. F. Stevenson. G.1vL

Iscott

1, •. 2,.8•.•:.I•..K1r .• . •. • . ~•. • . . . lrS\r1~1e ~lLiyeOa;k ~iOQnstantllle

135 i '..

ISt..LoUis..•... ~~ .. ~ .. ISt.LOuis 1{O..··· .. ·11809~ by G. L. of pa St.Frallc~vil1e.•. Cla.rk ~ ~ Mo May 9,1850 ~averly Lafayette , Mo May 9, 1850 SIbley Jackson lfO IMay 10, 1850 ,.south~W.es.t. City.. I,M.oDonald M .. 0 .••.••.. October 15, 1874 1 Hallatin Daviess MO 1May 10, lRfjO st. Charles /St. Charles IMO May 10, 1850 Boston 'I:MO }.Iay 10, 1850 Dover Lafayette ·.•. IMO IMa~T 20, 1850 Fremont Cedar MO jMay 10, 1851 O'Jrallou St. Charles !1Ylo October 19,1867

,·~thfteld

WflCl.dlebury ,..•. Wren.•• to.n ~Flint Hill Oassville Windsor City Ebene.zer · Bu:ffitlo PineVille L~avenworth

Mercer, Gru.n.dy St. Charles Barry Carroll tGre. ne· ,Dallas IMeDouald e.

LInn Creek

Camden

Nebraska City Rose Rill

Otoe Johnson 'Y'ayne ll'tallklln 'Taney Knox Andrew

~.Wyandotte

Gre~nvine

Paoific .p. rote.m Edina $8ivannah :.• mrabi.l.e Luray St. Louis City

oaldwell Cla,rk

I~{O yo Mo Mo Mo yo MO

yo Mo ,M.O ,Mo

Ma..Y 8, 185.1 October 1~, 1867 !May 8, 1851 'IOctob. er 1.2, 1876 :M:ay, 1852 fay ,28, 185·8 /l\{ay 1851. ~{ay, 1851 May 7, 1851 t,o. ctobe.r 19, 1867 June, 1851

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jIArrested N.ew 1864 to No. 105. Arrested 1863. by G. L. of Charter l\ii~souri, 1877. Surrendered July 28, 18/4. 'Surrendered December, 1889. jArrested 1852. ' !Arrested Boyd, G.!\,f. Arrested o.etober, Aug. 23. 1886, 1892,by byJ.B. H.Ill.B.:ram., A. rrested :bray. 1858. . . lG. !\{.' IDestroyed 1861, by war. '. ~ IConsol. with C?rillthian Lodge, No. 265, '89. ~ jSurrendered 1856. ~

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Af. ay 31, 28.,1859 IMay 1855 Kan.TyjMay , 1855 Mo :May 31, 1855 ~ .. Mo October 17,.1873 Mo May 31, 1855 Afo ,June 1, 1855 Mo IJune 1~ 1855 IMO l,;~Ia. y, 1858 Mo rMay~ 1855 },{o \Jun.e 1, 185I> jKan.Ty/IJUne 2. 1855 l:Mo :May 26, 1855 IKan.TyI1Ylay, 1855 Neb. TYI~fay 29. 1856 },-Io \May 28, 1856 Mo \October 19, 1867 }.Io I},{ay 28,1856 MO I.o,ctober 11, 1879 IMo jbfay 29,1856 /MO 1:hfay 28, 1856 /MO Ma.y 30. 1857 Mo 'lMay 18, 1857 Mo October 19, 1867

IM . . •'.• .•.0 Mo

j·Arre.sted 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. An:ested 1865. UUIted to form G. L. of Kansas. IArrested 1872. IConSOlidated with Tr.enton Lodge, No. 111. ;Surrendered 1863. 1Destroyed 1861, by war. !Surrendered 1855. '" IArrested by E. F. Allen.' G. M., 1898.• }Arrested 1861. !.,.Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. IIaIl, G. M. !United to form G. L. of Kansas. iDestroyed 1861, by war. IUnited to form G. J-J. of Kansas. il\fade no returns. jDestroyed 1861, bY war. 1Surrendered April 25, 1885. . !Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. J\L Arres.ted. June 12,1884, byL. A. Hall, G. l.{' IArrested May, 1866. jSurrendered 1857. 1 . Consol. with PO}OLOd. ge, No. 232, in If,b9. jSurrendered 1861. !Surrendered January, 1888.

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NAME OF LODGE.

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Pu~co .

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DATE OF CHARTER.

!MO !Oatober ll,l88S IMO......•. ,May 18,1857

"Stoddard 1.68Fairmoun~ Clark 1~9 Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Miller 172 Wolf Island Wolf Island MiSsissiPPi 173 Union. form'ly "Bollinger" Wolford's Store 13ollillger 173 Union Union Franklin 177 Winchester Winchester Clark 1.7.7 Texas Houston Texas tOO Kenner Athens Clark 1$2 Stewartsville Stewartsville DeKalb 183 California California Moniteau 184 :Modern Humansville Polk 184 Calhoun Calhoun Henry 184 }l:.8.1e .Hale City Carroll 184,Falrfteid Fairfie~d Benton 186 DPiyton ~ DfYyton Cass

I~~-:RE':RKS'~----

:May 18, 1857 1May 30,1857 lVlay, 1857 Mo October 19,1867 1,{0 May, 1857 MO ~IOctober19, 1867 1\10 1\fay. 1858 Mo Mav 29, 1859 Mo May 28.1859 Mo Jtlay, 1859 Mo October 19,1867 b10 October 15, 1886 MO....•.•. IOcl.ober, 1892 Mo ]\{ay, 1859

·lsurrendered Jun Surrendered June 12, 1863. Surrendered 1863. Surrendered August 22,1874. No records. Surrendered :h:fay, 1892. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested April, 1892, byB. H. Ingrall1,G.l\f. Destroyed 1862 t by war. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. 11. Surre.udered June, 1898. Destroyed 1861 t by war. Arrested by J.'V.13oyd t Grand ]\{astert 1886. Arrested Septen1ber, 1892. Arr. by E. F. Allen,G. :M., Jan. 18, 1899. Destroyed 1861, by ""val'.

Mo May 28,1859 Mo May, 1860 Mo.: ,May, 1859 Mo May, 1860 Mo May 30,1860 Mo 1fay, 1860 }{o October 19, 1867 N. 1\{ex. June 1, 1860

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t-1 \No returns. 00 ,Surrendered October, 1888. ~ Surrendered 1~99. ~ Surrendered 1865. No return::;. L-J Surrendered 1877. Arrested ill 1889 by J. P.'~ood, G.}f. SUITendered SepteIllber, 1881. [Feb. ·1899. Consol. with Jonesburg Lodge, No. 457, Surrendered Octoher, 1878. Arrested 1877. AI'. Dec., 1880, by ,V. R . . Stubblefield, G. M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. 1\-1. Surrendered Septelllber, 1888. . Surrendered 1874. Consol. with Vincil Lodge No.62, 1888. Consolidated with Stanbery, No. 109. Surrendered December 14, 1882. Consol. with Ava, No. 26,:March, 1888. _ Arr. JYlarch, 1896, by A.1\1. Hough, G.1\1:. Surrendered Septenlber 14, 1889. c"onSOlidat~d With. Foster L.,Od_g~, No. 554. Arrested 18i8, by T. C. Ready, G. ]\1. Arrested :May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. "ti Surrendered 1875. ~ R., Surrendered October 3,'1873. ~. Arreb'ted Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G. M. ~ SmTendered January, 1884. Arrested 0,ct..• 1894' bJ!,THarrYKeen.e,G. ~I. Surrendered J\fay, 1899. . Arl'ested l\far., 1879, by N. M. Givan. G. M. Arrested 1872. Surrendered 1879. Arrested Jan. 25, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. ~I. C~ollsol. with 1881. savar'HI_all ,LOd.. ge, No. 71. Surrendered Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, '1891. Arrested Jan. 19,1884, br L. A. Hall, G.l\!. Surrendered 1879. Ar. Sept., 1888, by W. 1\1. \Villiams, G. 1\1. ~./SUrrendered 1879. . , _Arrested. Ja..n.. 10, '83, by C. C. \Voods, G. l\{. Arr. Jan. 14,1896, by A. M. Hough, G. :M. /surrendered June, 1892. .' . Ar. Sepy., 1~, by ,V. ~f. vVI1hanls, G. jcon. WIth 1rI1~dle FabIUS, No. 244. Oct. 94. ~ Consol. 1881 vdth Glenwood, No. 427. ~ oo

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38 .••.. 2..• R.ic.blan.d 384- Harmony' 385 Reynolds 385 .Alexander 895 Latimer 401 cen. e 404 Alexandria 405 Meridian Sun 4.06 Iturrea 407 Houston 407 Royal 409 Unity 409 Civil Bend 417 Covenant 421 Euclid 423 Newburg 426 Leesville 426 SedlIwickville 428 LOUIsville 482 Dauphine 432 Black Oak 433 Silent Temple 485 St. ,Nicholas 436 Lamonte 48(i Ash Grove 437 Tuscumbia 442 Mt. Lebanon 445 West Gate 446 Greenfield 447 Fairview 449 Piedmont 451 Argyle 454 Benton 457 Triple Tie 463 La.ke 465 Silver City 466 Centre View 479 Triangle 480 (fnion 481 Clinton 485 Paragon 491 Pittsville 495 Globe 495 West Prairie 498 Kaseyville 518 Cba.riton 519 Turlley 520 Toltec 533 Walker

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NAME OF LODGE.

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DATE OF CHARTER.

\Octob.er 13,..,1.8.7.1 October, 18/1. October 13, 1887 B~dford October 13,1870 LIcking jOctober 13,1871. I.J..eb.anon I. octo.ber 12, 1871. Alexandria lOctober 13, 1871. Austin !October 13,1871. Hannibal ~10 iOctober 13,1871 'Vellington :Mo IOctober 13, 1871. ]'yIooresville Mo October 17, 1878 Richmond 1\fo October 13, 1871. Civil Bend ]'yIo October 17, 1878 Carrollton ~arrol1 ~Io October 12,1872 versain~~ 1\IorgaIl 1\1,.' 0 October 12, 18:.'~ CompetItIon Laclede :Mo October 16, 18/2 Leesville Henry :Mo October 16,1872 Sedgwickville Bollinger :Mo October14, ]886 Louisville Lincoln :Mo October 16,1872 Dauphine Osage 1\1:0 October 17, 1873 Preston Hickory :Mo October 13,1881. :M~acon ~facon Mo October 16,1872 Cave Spring Greene 110 October 16,1872 Lamonte Pettis Mo October 16, 1872 Ash Grove Greene :M:o October 18, 1881. Tuscumbia ~nller ~Io October 16, 18';2 l\ft. ~foriah Harrison 1\1:0 October 16, 1872 St.Louis St. Louis City :l\fo October 16, 1872 Greenfield Dade :Mo October, 1873 Browning Sullivan J\iIo October, 1873 Piedmont vVayne Mo October 16,1872 Nevada Vernon :Mo October 16, 1872 Lincoln Benton :M:o October 16, 1872 Brazeau Perry 1\fo October 17, Un3 CUnnin~ham Chariton :Mo October 17,1873 Silver City Grant N. J\1:ex. October 17, 1873 Centre View Johnson M:o October 17, 1873 Butler Bates r~-Io October 15, 1874 La Junta ~.IN.1Iex. October 15,1874 Clinton Henry :l\fo October 15,1874 Green Ridge Pettis :l\fo October 15, 1?74 Pittsville Johnsoll :Mo October 15, 1~74 Louisiana ~. Pike Mo October 12,1876 Clarkton Dunklin 1\1:0 October 15, 1890...... Kaseyville Macon ftfo October 11, 1877 Guthridge Mills.. Cha.riton :1\10 October, 1882 ITUrl1e~r Clinton Mo October 11,1883 :&Iexico Republic of M:exico October 11, 1883 Walker Vernon bio October 12.1887 u

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REMARKS.

Ar.re.sted.. 1?Y Gr. M:.asterT~Tgard,Feb..,18.98. Consolo wIth Clay, No. 267 June, 1899. Consolo with Hopewell, 239, May, 1899. Consolo with Hale Lodge, 184, Oct., 1887. Arrested by Grand Lodge, Oet. 21,1897. ~ cons.oli.dRted with La.Cle.de, .NO. 83 18.93. Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by Grand Lodge. Arr. Aug., 1885 1 by R. F.~Stevenson, G. M. !consOl. with Hannibal Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873. IAl'r. Aug., 1893, by John R. Parson, G. M. Surrendered 1876. Arrested Oct., 1899, by E. F. Allen, G. M. Consol. with 'Vakanda Lodge, No. 52, '80. lconsol. with Versailles Lodge, No. 11~; Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G. 1\f. Arrested Oct., 1886, by the Grand Lodge. Arr. March, 1897, by D. A.Jamison,G.:~L Arr. Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Consol. with Urbana, No. 421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October, 1877. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arrested Oct., 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. ~I. Arrested 1897 1 by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. ~r. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. J\L Consol. with 'iVashingtol1, No. 87, Dec. 1898. Surrendered August, 1899. Arrested Jan. 19, 18&1, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered J\!arch, 1892. Arrested J\fay 21, 1884, b)T L. A. Hall, G. 1\L Surrendered April. 1893. Arrested November 7,1876. [Mex., 1882. Surren'd charter & united with G. L. of N. Arrested by Grand l\1:aster Brace,Nov.,1889. Surrendered October, 1877. United with G. L. of New 11:exico, 1877. Arrested 1889, by J. P. 'Vood, G. 1\I. Surrendered 1879. AlTested 1875. C011SOl. with Perseverance. No. 92,1890. Arr. Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G. It'1. Surrendered Jan., 1898. Surrendered March, 1899. Surrendered November 18,1895, Surrendered January 31, 1894. Surrendered February 19, 1898.

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1899.J

R-EPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GI{AND MASTERS. FIRST DISTRICT. LANCASTER,

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grund Muster:

Mo., August 29, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I have the honor to submit my report for the First District: Peace and harmony prevails, so far as I am advised, in all the Lodges of this District. A few of the Lodges are as peaceful as a graveyard, while others are fairly .active. Last December Glenwood Lodge had the misfortune to lose her Hall by fire. It was the second story of a substantial brick building. The last Communication of the year had been held, the third degree conferred, at which there Wf're present a large number of Brethren from neighboring Lodges. Shortly after the Lodge had elosed, .and the Brethren were enjoJ~ing an elegant banquet given by Glenwood T..Iodge, fi~e broke out in the lower story, and in a few minutes the building ,-yas a heap of smoul路dering .ruins. The Lodge lost everything but the Secretar~"'s book, which, foriunately, Brother Cutler had, as was his custom, placed in his office safe. But here is the lesson for other Lodges. The surplus funds of the Lodg-e were lOB,nedat interest, and the property of the Lodge WitS well insured. I had the pleasure of dedicating their new' Hall on the evening of the 2.5th inst. It is a better Hall than the former. The Lodge is out of debt, and did not have to resort to begging the charity of other Lodges to aid in rebuilding. In some of the Lodges in this District there is not the interest manif(~sted there 'should be. Masonry is a social institution. If the social interest .lags or fails the Lodge will no't prosper. It is believed by m~ny that the cause is to be found in the multiplication of Lodges. The jurisdictional territory of the Lodge is circumseribed. We meet mainly those with whom we come in contact in our daHy affairs. Years ago there was but one Lodge in tbiscounty.The members looked forward to the regular Communications with much interest. The Brethren from every portion of the county met and exchanged social greetings. It was a rare treat to meet and mingle with them. N01V, unless there is a third degree to confer, or a supper or something unu,sual, it is often difficult to count a quorum. Fraternally yours, EDWARD HIGBEE, D. G. M. Fl:rst District. SEOOND DISTRICT. LA BELLE,

E. F.Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., October 13, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I respectfully submit the Deputy Grand Master for the Second District for the pa~t Masonic year: r The past year has been a ven quiet District. Nothing has disturbed the H good fellowship among the Craft," and, so far as I have been able to ascertain, .,. haflIlonYt unanimity and concord ,,' prevaitlis. Thanking you for the confidence reposed., I remain, :Fr~ternally yours, A. FISHER, J). G. M. Second D'istrict.

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[Oct_

THIRD DISTRICT. OWASCO, lYlo.,

September 23, 1899.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Gra,nd Ma.ster: DEAR SIR AND BROTI-IER-

I herewith submit my report for the past Masonic year: Held a Lodge of Instruction at vVinigan Lodge, No. 540, May 12th and 13th, which was fairly attended; the Brethren were very zealous, and we had quite an interestingmeeting. Since that time I had no official calls and made no other visits, mainly for the reason my health (until recently) \vas not very good. I have conversed with a Dumber of Brethren from the ditlerent Lodges in the District, and am glad to write everything is harmonious. Fraternally yours, J. J. DILLI~GER, D. G. M. Third Dl:st'rict.

FOURTH DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

PRINCETON, :lVIo.,

September lEi, lSH9.

DEAR SIR AND BROTIIER-

The calendar admonishes us that the date has arriYed which the BJ'~-Laws of the路 Granel Lodge fix as the time for the watchmen inthe fifty-five districts of the :Thtlasonie Grand Jurisdiction of :ThtIissouri to answer to the questioll, "What of the Night~" As the one to "vhom you saw fit to entrust the duties and responsibilities .of Deputy Grand Ma-ster of the Fourth District, it affords me nluchpleasure to render to you and through you to the Granc1Lodge and the Craft in general, a report of the condition of :Masonic affairs in this District. As I have the honor to hold the cODlmissioll of R. W. Bro. Allan :McDowell, as Deputy Lecturer for the same District, the duties of the two positions are so closely commingled as to render a separation impracticable in this report. The Fourth District is made up of the Lodges situated in Grundy and :Mercer Counties, to~wit: No. 35, located at Princeton; No.nl, at Trenton; No. 253, at Laredo; No. 258, at Ravanna; No. 42:3, at Galt; and No. 524, at Spickardsville. A School of Instruction was held \vith路 the Trenton Brethren, which "vas so fortunate as to be presided over a portion of the time by the l\'[ost Worshipful Grand Master; and a portion of the time by R. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, Grand Senior Warden. The school was in charge of R. W. Bro. ,McDowell, Grand Lecturer, a,lld attended by Brethren from Laredo, Galt and Spickardsville Lodges (in addition to the members of Trenton Lodge) in our own路 district, and several visitors from other Lodges. It was only possible for me to be present a few hours, but this opportunity I took advantage of. Improvement was made. I also visited with Trenton Lodge on one other occasion, and had the honor to preside in the East in raising a worthy young Brother to the sublinle degree of l\1aster Mason. .4. summary of their report to the Grand Lodge shows that during the past year they have gained in membership 15, as follows: Number members last report, 153; initiated, 8; passed, 7; raised, 8; admitted, 3, and reinstated, 9. From this is to be deducted 4 dimits and 1 death. Their report shows $500 dues outstanding, and havil1g , property valued at $1,500. August 18th, 19th and 20th I spent with Laredo Lodge, giving them instnlction" and assisting in conferring- degrees, one of which was a raising. I think the oecasion.

1899.J was heneficial to them. This Lodge continues in prosperous condition, all thing.s considere'd. During the p.ast year they have gained 5 Inembers, as fol.lows: Number of members last report, 25; initiated, 4; passed, 3; raised, 3; and admitted, 3; losing 1 by death. The younger members of this Lodge are taking interest, and acquiring the work; and time will show the marked advance that vigorous young m.anhood, )"hen joined with intelligence and application, invariably accomplishes. Ravanna Lodge is situated about ten miles from my home, and I have visited there a number of tinles. Althoug-h situated in a village, with a country membership largely, it is in great hopes, and has good prospects. They have been some\yhat unfortunate in a removal, to a distance, of some of the Lodge officers, but it is again fairly on its feet.. It has acquired some worthy, bright and enthusiastic young men, who, I predict, will make a mark for themselves and the Lodge. To enable them to qualify menlbers for office and reorganize their working forces I did a very arduous night's work last spring, presiding at the initiation of 2 candidates, and raising 2. They had durirlg the year initiated H, passed 7, and raised 7. Present melnbership, 44. The financial statement shov,rs property yalued at $900, with $87.80 dues outstanding. I have not visited Galt Lodge the past~Tear, but met some of the members at the Trenton Sehool of Instruction, also at Laredo, in August. Their report shows a gain in Inembership of 3, as follows: :Members last report, 47; initiated, 2; passed, 路1; raised, 4; with a loss of 1 by death. Their financial statement sho,,,,s property 'yu,}ued at $200, with $lOfi.62 outstanding ill dues. I ,isited SpickarclsvUle Lodge and installed their officers in .June, and enjoyed an evening \vith them in their Lodge. This I.lodge bas long enjoyed the membership of a number of very good workers, and always are prepared to confer degrees creditably, although they bave not had so many to confer the past year as formerly. Their report shows a falling off in Inembership of four, occasioned as follows: :l\1embers last report 7,1; raised, 2: lost by dimit, 2: expelled, 2; suspended for unmasonic conduct, I, and for non-payment of dues, 1. Present membership, 68. They own Hall valued at $1,500, fully insured. Princeton is my own Lodge, and is in good condition and eonferring degrees ,every Lodge rneetillg. Some special meetings have been held for this purpos路e. A summary of their report S110"V8 work done as follovvs: Initiations, 7; passed., 9; raised, 6; admitted, 3; present membership, 102; real property, $8,000; personal prop,erty, $200; insurance, $5,000. Our Lodge O\v'IlS the entire building, and has an income of about $600 from rents, and is now entirely out of debt. The hall is rented to most ,of the orders in the city. In digesting these reports and studying the conditions as I have observed them where I have visited, I am impressed with the necessity of reforms along some lines, and in obedience to the commands of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge would suggest one or two subjects which I deem'important to be considered. The reports in my district show an entirely too .large an amount of dues outstandin1l,". My observation is that where idues are allowed to accumulate against the members many of them drop out rather than .pay the large aanount, when the smaller amounts would haye been paid, and gQ,od members retained. It occurs to me that SOlUe systematic method of collection of dues. eould.and should be instituted to remedy "this. I have observed much improvement in the ritualistic work throughout the Lodges where I have visited, but much room for i.mpr<)"~rement rem,ains. What I remark on this subject is entirely impersonal,for the Lodges in my district have called upon me quite extensively, and I have no cause to criticise them. What I want to suggest is that the efforts of District Leeturers and the money spent by the Grand I.lodge to qualify them for their work is largely in vain, because the Lodges needing instruction most are usually those which feel the least interest and fail to call for instruction. Would it not be expedient for.the G'rand Lodge to declare it the duty of ever~~ Lodge to hold at least three d.ays school of instruction each year'1 JYIyobservation convinces

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me that every school brings in more money for degrees conferred by reason thereof than the expenses of the school involved; hence, if only the narrow question of finance is considered, the Lodge would receive a benefit. It is not necessary to mention the other benefits. .. Congratulating you upon the successful administration of the enlinently high office to which you 'were called one year ago, and thanking you for the honor conferred' upon and the confidence reposed in me, I am, Fraternally yours, C.W. BOLSTER, D. G. M. F01.trth Dist'rict.

FIFTH DISTRICrr. BETHANY, ~Io.,. September

14, 1899.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Mastc'r: DI~AR SIR AND BROTHER-

Having been hOllored by you with the appointment as Deputy Grand :Master for this, the Fifth District, I beg leave to make the following report: :My first otficia1 act was to set Hatfield Lodge, No. 3H5, to work under their Oharter, which I did on Novelnber 16, you having issued me a special dis,pensation to do so. A detailed report was made to you at the tirne. On December 22 I visited Cainesville Lodge by request and examined the tv~'O halls,. one of which the Lodge proposed to move into if found suitable for:Masonic use. A report of such examination was made to you at the time. I visited Grant City Lodge in January and found them in good working order, and assisted in conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on a candidate, and delivered the second and third sections of the degree to a class of three. On August 10th I appointed BrotherJ. H. Handel of King Oity as a special Deput}, to examine the new hall to which Ancient Craft Lodge, No. 377, proposed to move. Hisreport ,"vas duly forwarded to you as soon as I ;received it. On August 29th, acting under a special dispensation from :you, I opened a Specific Grand Lodge, A. F. &A. J\.L, of :Missouri, and laid the corner~stone of the New Christian Ohurch at this place, now in course of erection, according to the Ancient Forms and Ceremonies. A detailed report was made to you at the time. These constitute my official acts. I have had several calls to promulgate the work of the Grand Lodge, but as I had no authority to'do so, those making the request were kindly referred to Bro. J. W. Barkley of Albany, who is the efficient Deputy Lecturer for this District. So far as my observation goes, the Craft generally are in a good condition in this: District. There may be some exceptions, but I am not aware ,of them. On June 24th, Lorraine Lodge, No. 128, celebrated St. John's day at Ridgeway, to which all the' neighboring Lodges were invited, and at night the Third Degree was exemplifie.d in fine order, as well as any Lodge in the State would do. A large number of the Brethren were there at the celebration, and a larger number at night to witness the conferring of the degree. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me by your appointment and wishing you and the Fraternity success and prosperity, I am, Fraternally yours, T.A.DUNN, D. G. M. PilthDistrict.

1899.J

Appendix. SIXTH DISTRICT. lVIARYVILIJE,

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

:Mo., September 18, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-

I herevvith submit my report: I ).lave been unable to visit all the Lodges in my tTurisdiction, but visited most of them and find all i~ good condition, fairly well posted on the work and all doing more or less 'York. I held a Lodge of Instruction at GUilford, January 11th, 12th and 18th, whieh was attended by members of one or two other Lodges, and at the eonelusion of the I.Jodge of Instruction conferred the Third Degree on two candidate~. 1\1a1'ch 30th 31st and April1st I held a J..Jodge of Instruction at Pickering, which was well attended, and truly this was seed sown in good soil. I have since visited this Lodge on different occasions and assisted in conferring- degrees, and must say they do the work remarkably well. I expect to assist them raise ~t couple of candi· dates in the near future. This Lodge had the misfort'llne to lose their Hall and eyery· thing else except their Oharter by fire. By your direction I examined and reported on the Odd Fellows'Hall, whieh they rented, and are now comfortably honsed with entirely new furniture, and I am sure will do well. July 27th I visited Ravenwood Lodge officially and presided at a trial. I held weekly I.Jodges of Instruction in Maryville during the past winter, and while not as well attended as they shOUld have been were a source of pleasure as well as profit to those who did attend. Altogether the past year has been a prosperous one among the Craft in this jurisdiction, with promise of better results during the coming \vinter. Thanking you for your uniform kindness and assistance, I relnain, Fraternally· yours, I

J. E. REESE, D, e. M. Sixth·D'istrict.

SEVENTH DISTRICT.

E. F. Allc'n, Esq., (Jra,nd Master:

FAIRFAX,

Mo., September 2,1899.

DEAlt SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit the following report as Deputy Grand Master of Seventh District: I have had no call for an official decision of any kind during the year. :My health baS

been suc,h that I have been unable to visittQ,~ JLodges in my district, or do any work worthy of mention. though I have seeXl.ang. talked with Brethren from about an the Lodges in the Distriot,andall. without a:n:e~~e)i):~ion. report harmonious action and. f~ir progress~ I think the work in the Distlietis being well done. On the 14th, 15th and 16th of Nlarch Ihf;lifhDistrict Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of lViound City Lodge, No. 294, at Monnd Oity, :Nro., which was a grand success. R. W. .aro. Allan McDowell, Grand L.ecturer, was present, and had charge of the work, and to his able and most excellent method of te~.~hingthe success of this Lodge of Instruction is due. :My health was very poor at th;e time, as it has been for almost two yearSj still sllfferingfromthe stroke of paralysiswbicn I had on the 9th of Sepitember, 1897, and my leffarm being entirely paralyzed yet,so that my presence as Deputy GrandMaster was only as a figurehead. But the Brethren took hold with a hearty good-will, an(i t1a.ework was most splell·dlClly well dOlle, sO that our Right Worshipful Grand

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Lecturer sa.id that it was the best District Lodge of Instruction that he had attended for years, and we thought this was quite a compliment. The attendance was good from opening to closing. The following Brethren were present, and participated in the \vork: :Mound City Lodge, No. 294, C. C. Fuller, W. ilL; S. T. Lucas, Treas.; W. l\L Hamsher, Sec'y; W. R. Crawford, S. D.; G. A. Black, J. D.; E. L. Peck, Tiler; John Wilson and 1\1. Strickler, Ste\vards; Bros. ~J. ~I. rrracy, J. H. Ball, A. Crannell, Geo. Lauson, ~Jas. l\!cLasky, E.1VL Miller, P. S. Durham, N. Browning. J. S. Hart, W. P. Skeels, H. :Montgomery, C.F. S\vain. Fairfax Lodge, No. 483, Geo. S. Baird, W. M.; W. P. Green,S. \V. j R. E. Green, ~I. N. Thornton. Oregon Lodge, No. 139, R. :Montgomery, P.1\L; C. W. Lukens, P. ~I.; J. E. Cummins, P.11. :Maitland Lodge, No. 112, N. E. Bowsermal1, J. D. Goodpasture, J. ~L Kenyon, H.Ellan, H. E. Hall, W. ]\1., Chas. Chetans\ Dr. Morgan, J. B. Ross, .T. T. Hazlett, and several visitors outside of the District whose names I did 110t get. '\Ve ,vere some路 what disappointed that none of the Grand Officers \vere present. :Many of the Brethren said at the close we must have this District Lodge of Instruction repeated every year-and that is just what ought to be done. It was 'very gratifying to have the Grand I.Jecturer compliment us on the efficiency of the "\vork done in this District as evidenced by the Brethren who participated in these meetings, \vhich ,"vere held morning, afternoon and evening of each day for three days. On account of 111y health (or I shonld say no health), I am compelled to ask to be relieved of this posi路 tion in the future,. and hoping that my successor 'will be able to do much 1110re for the advancement and upbuilding of our beloved Order than I have been able to do, I beg to remain, with thanl<s for the honor conferred and confidence reposed in me, Fraternally yours, J. J. DENNY,

D. G. M. Seventh District.

EIGHTH DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen, Esq., G'rand Master:

ST. JOSEPH, 110., Septeulber 80, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

Acting under the laws of Masonry and the requirements of my commission, which bears the date of October 20, 1898, I here\vith submit my report as D. G. 1\1. of the Eighth :Masonic District, for the ~Tear just closing. On the evening of Decenlber 20th, I paid an official visit to St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, and witnessed the election and installation of its officers. This Lodge had, at that time, 149 members, t;5 of whOln were present. There were als04i~ visitors, making the. total number of Masons 109. Much interest was manifested. The ceremonies were followed by a banquet, at which P. G. :M:aster James W. Boyd delivered an appropriate address. A characteristic address. was also made by Past :Master John Broder, ofOharity Lodge, No. 331, followed by pleasant remarks by many other Brethren. 'l'his Lodge is in splendid financial condition, and doing good ,vork, with bright prospects for the future. On December 2<1th, ~wcompanied by a city delegation, I made an official visit to King' Hill Lodge, No. 376, located about four miles south of this city, where, as usual, we were very pleasantly received, and made to feel at home. Thi.s Lodge had 011 its roll 59 members, 32 of whom were present; there were also 20 visitors, making a total .of 52 Brethren. This being election night the officers were duly elected, after which the Lodge was called off, and all repaired to' '~lrs. Oonners',' where an elegant supper was waiting, and to which ample justice was done by the Brethren. Returning to the I

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hall the· E. A. Degree was conferred upon a bright and appreciative candidate. At the request of the Worshipful ~Iaster, I accepted an invitation and installed the newly elected officers of the Lodge, being ably assisted by C. A. Hubacher, P. lVI., of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, as Grand Marshal. and B. F. 'Vatson, P. M., of same Lodge, ...and present District I,Jecturer, as Grand Chaplain. Thi.s Lodge is tn good financial condition, owning its own Hall, and doing good work, with still brighter prospects for the future. On December 26th, I made an official visit to Oharity Lodge, No. 331 (IUY own Lodge), and was most cordially received. and invited to a post of honor. This Lodge has on its rolls 202 members, and notwithstanding the fact that no banquet had been announced, there were 47 member~ present, and also 22 visitors, making a total of £39. This being election night, I participated in the selection of new officers for the ensuing year, and at the request of the Worshipful Master, I performed the eeremony of installation, being ably assisted by the retiring Master, Wm.. S. Fowles, as Grand .Marshal, and Past Master W. L. Buechle, as Grand Chaplain. This I..odge is in splendid financial condition, is doing good work and plenty of it, with ]lot a cloud in sight to dim its future brightness. 011 Decenlber 27th I paid an official visit to Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189, of this city, and, aR usual, was kindly and pleasantly received. I witnessed the election of otl1cers for the ensuing year, also their installation by Past Masters of that IJodge, which was followed by a splendid banquet in an adjoining room of the Masonic Temple. to which full justioe was done, and over which many pleasant talks and addresses were made by various Brothers. The 1'011 shows 145 TIlembers, of whom 43 ,\vere present; there were also present 3f) visitors, making a total of 79. rrhis Lodge, like the other city Lodges, is in first class financial condition, is doing plenty of good work, \vith bright prospects for the future. . On January 14th, 1899, acting as your Special Deputy, 1 visited Savannah Lodge, No. 71, at Savannah, in Andrew County, under whose auspices the Corner Stone ·of the ne\v Court House was to be laid. I was a,ccOlupanied by R. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, of Platte City, Grand Senior Warden of the Griincl Lodge of Missouri, and Past Master John M. Huffman, of St...Toseph.Wewere lnet at the depot by a deleg-atioll of the S~lvannah Brethren, accompanied by the Sav~1,nnah Brass Band, tLnd escorted to the Hall of Savannah Lodge, where a specific Grand I.Jodge was duly opened by myself, assisted by the following Past Masters: John IVI. Huffman as "D. G. 1\'1.; Calnpbell Wells, G. S. W., of Mi.ssouri, in his proper position; Peter O. Breit as G. .J. W.; Clarence O. Jefferies as G. 'l.'reas. j Warren S. SeheH as G. See'y; Andrew J. Lambright as G. S. D.; Jas. W.Harris as G.J. D.: Louis Harris as G. S.Steward; David W. Harvey as G. J. Stevvardj Rev.J. Gresham a·s G. Chap.; AdalaskaG. Harlan :as G. Marshal; Ellis W. JOY as Cf. Tiler, and Han...J. A. Sanders as G. Orator. At the appointed time the corner stone was duly laid, with full Masonic ceremonies, in the presence of a very large and appreciative gathel'ing of l\ilasons and· citizens from the surrounding country. A splendid address, appropriate to the occasion, was delivered by the acting Grand Orator, Hon...T. A. an old and valued citizen of ·Savannah and Andrew Oounties.piassed off like clock~work,andto the ·entire satisfaction of Savannah Lodge, and tne good citizens who witnessed the cevent. I was the recipient of a unanimous vote of thanks at the hands of the Lodge, .and bya separate vote the to the other Grand and acting Grand Officers. The occasion was a day in Savannah, and "vill long be remembered by its citizens. On March 15, 18H9, at the reQ:u.est o,f$'be vVorshipful Master of Rosendale Lodge, No. 404, loeated at Rosendale, in Andrew OOUI}ty~ I visited that place and inspected a new hall, which I fully al)proved, and reported to yourself and the Grand· Secretary, and upon receipt of the the other preliminaries having all been complet.ed, I had the pleasu.re dedicating the newr Hil.ll on the evening of .March 23d, being assisted by the fQllowing Brothers as Grand Officers: B. F. Watson,

Append'ix. P. M. and District Lecturer, as D. G. M.; Geo. F. Wilson as G. S. W.; Rev. W. A. Chapman as G. J. W.; J. N. Agee as G. Tr~as.; W. P. Hainey as G. See'y; Lon Hardman, of St. Joseph, as G. Chap. j J. 1. Bennett as G. S. D.; A. Johns as G. J. D.; A. D. Kent as G. S. S.; W. P. Davis, of St. Joseph, as G. J. S.; John Wells as G. S. B.; G. W."Wells as G. :Marshal; ~J. W. Hannah as G. Tiler, and ;F. IH. DennYt }loses Bradford and G. Eberhard as Light Bearers. This Lodge, though small, is doing good work, and the officers and members seem to be actuated by a true Masonic spirit. It gives me additional pleasure to kIlO\V this from the fact that it fell to nlY lot to set this IJodge to work under a charter, at which time I publicly installed its oflicers and dedieated their Hall. Present nlenlbership is 30, Illost of whom were present on this latter occasion, besides 7 visitors from other Lodges. The finances are in good shape. and the future of the Lodge looks bright. The F. C. Degree was conferred upon two Brothers by a team selected by myself, at the request of the Worshipful :Master. April 2~)th, in company vlith our District Lecturer and a hack-load of city Brethren, I paid an official visit to Birming Lodge, No. 150, locatp.d at Halleck, where we met with a most cordial welcome. This Lodge has on its rolls 43 melnbers, 30 of whom were present on this occasion; there \vere also 12 visitors, making a total of 42. The finances are in good shape. Cash on hand about $220, Lodge property valued at $350. and no liabilities. The M. M. Degree was conferred upon two candidates by two different teams, selected by myself at the request of the Senior Warden, who was acting in the unavoidable absence of the Worshipful lYIaster. r.rhe prospects for a substantial increase is steadily growing brighter, and which, I trust, may long continue. On June 16th, in company with a number of city Brethren, including W. Bro. B. F. Watson, District IJecturer, I paid-an official visit to Rushville Lodge, No. 288, located at RushV'ille. This \vas my first visit to this Lodge, and I路 must say thilt I was agreeably surprised at the eordial reception, and the good condition in which I found the Lodge. This Lodge has 011 its rolls 路17 members, 19 of 'whom were present, besides 11 visitors. Value of IJodge property, $150j cash OIl hand. $180; cash loaned out about $400, besides owning the building in which it meets, being a t\vo-stor;y brick, valued at $GOO. T'wo candidates were present for the ~I. M. Degree, whieh was conferred in an excellent manner by t\VO separate teams, and to the entire satisfaction of all present. At "Low T\velve" the Lodge was closed, when all were invited to a lunch at another place in the village, and which \vas highly appreciated after the hard work on such ahot night. Some of the. Brethren returned to the city immediately after lUllch, but those of us who knew a "good thing" took quarters and breakfast at the hostelry of good Brother AllisOIl, and returned on the railroad train to the city next mOrIling. I have not been able to visit all the Lodges ill the District, but I have heard from all of them, and ha.ve ever been ready to go wherever Masonic duty might call. Good feeling prevails throughout the District. But a single instance has occurred to mar the pleasure of the Brethren, and that occurred in Charity Lodge, No. 331, where it beeame neeessary to expel H, Brother for unmasonie conduct, a full report of "vhieh has been made to the Grand Secretary by the officers of that LOdge, and will doubtless appear in proper shape. . Now, in conclusion, I desire to thank all the Brethren i,'ith whom I have been associated for their kindnessancl assistance in making my duties so pleasant and agreeable ; and to you, Most Worshipful Brother, I wish to return my most sincere thanks for my appointment to this honorable position. Fraternally yours, E:M~~UEL

F. HARTZELL, D. G. M. E'ightlt

D~:8trict.

1899.J NINTH DISTRICT. PATTONSBURG, :Mo.,

E .F. Allen, Esq., G'rancZ Mastel':

October 5, 18H9.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I bere,vith submit my report as Deputy Grand !\laster of the Ninth District. By authority of dispensation No.lHH, issued :March 14,1890, I had Brother T. B. Yates direct the removal of .Jamesport Lodge, No. 564, into a hall at .Jamesport, a report of which I made to you at the time. Some tiule in November, 1898, I inspected a new hall ~t Gillnan City, lYlo., and on acconnt of other important business which prevented nle from attending, I appointed Brother Chas. D. Knight to superintend the removal of Prairie Lodge, No. 55H, from Bancroft to Gilrnan City. This hall was accordingl~r dedicated to Masonry on the evening of December 5, 18H~), at whieh time two petitions were received for affiliation路 alld six for initiation. An elegant supper was served, and, I am informed, 11luch enthusiasm was manifested for :Masonry. Pursuan~ to your order of September 28, I went to Civil Bend, :Mo.,Oetober 4th, and arrested the Charter of Oivil Bend Lodge, No. 40H, took an inventory of the personal property and fOl'wardedsame to the Grand Secretary, together with ttl! records and papers belonging thereto. I find from the records, also from the Brethren of the Lodge, that Brother O. Bruner, against whom cha,rges had heen preferred, WtlS tried and expelled Septenlbe r 27, 189H. There is in the Pattonsburg Savings Bank to the credit of Civil Bend Lodge ($85.2H), and a warrant outstanding in favor of S. L. Hardinger for $120. This warrant of Brother Hardinger's seeII1S to he the principal cause of the disturbance in the Lodge. I regret very much the necessity of arresting this Charter, as its 111enlbers are all good citizens and should have adjusted their cliffeI'路 ences without this necessity. The records, however, show they have had but few meetings the last t,vo years and that harmony has I10t al ways prevailed. The Lodge is well equipped with Lodge paraphernalia; own their o\vn lIn'!l, it being the second story of a frame building, the first story and lot of which is owned by Brother I. J. Hendersoll t a member of Civil Bend Lodge. r visited Jamison Lodge, No. 500, at Jamison, Mo., and installed their officers publicly June 24th. after which the ladies of the Eastern Star served strawberries, ice cream and cakes, only the ladies of the Order ca<u do. A very enjoyable time was路 had. I have visited but few of the Lodges, but have talked with Brethren from nearly all of them, and find the Craft generally in a healthy condition, with prospect for work in most of them this winter. I have answered all letters received by me frolntheCraft and endeavored to assist what r could all' Lodges and Brethren who havfr solicited my services, Fraternally yours, ROBERT E. l\iAUPIN,

D. G. M. Ninth District.

TENTH DISTRICT. LATHROP, :Mo.,

September 26, 1899.

E. F . .Allen, Esq" Grand Master: DEAR. .SIR AND BR.OTIi:mB.-

I hereby submit my annual report as your representative for the Tenth District for the year justclosiug, The past year has been an especially active one in all the Lodges e'Ccept perhaps one, and that one has made some growth. P~ace and Har~ mony prevai.ls throughottt the Distriet.The路Oraft is in a healthY condition, and no jars.

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or discord among the 'workmen at any point. Hemple Lodge, U. D., which I set to 'work June 21st, under such favorable CirCUlTIstance, does not seenl to prosper in the manner I expeeted after such a glowing start. The Stewartsville members 'will not attend, saying it is too far from them, the majority of them living in and near Stewartsvine-they believing the latter town a better place for the Lodge than Hemple (and I do too). The latter place is a very small town, only few 1\tlasons around it, and not one in it. The majority of the signers to the petition for a new Lodge live at or near Stewartsville. When they signed they thought they could get it Inoved to the latter place. I know it is a much better place for a Lodge. They fonDerly had one, but lost their Charter over the trial of one of its members several years ago. I did not have the choosing of Hemple myself. If I had been consulted, would certainly have chosen Stewartsville. I have just received a letter fro111 Brother ~1cCrosky, W.1L, who states they have only had one meeting since organization, received one petition for the :Mysteries and one for AffiliatioIl, and he adds he does not think Hemple can hold it, and that the Brethren of Stewarts\"ille will not go there. If it could be possible to transfer or move the Lodge to the latter place, it would flourish under the eXisting circumstances. I therefore recommend that a Oharter be not granted. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am Fraternally yours J Z. T. l\fARTIN, D. G. ]}f. Te1tth District.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT. OHILLIOOTHE,

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Maste'r:

Mo., October 7, 1899.

DEAR SIn AND BROTHER-

I beg leave to report that the Eleventh District has done fairly well during the past year. There has been but little friction, and the Craft have been as prosperous as in preceding years. I have visited many of the Lodges, and have held one Lodge of Instruction, at which R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell had charge of the work; but owing to the exceedingly cold weather ,vas not as well attended as would have been had the weather. been more moderate. I have, b JT request, installed several of the Lodge's officers, and visited them ,,,,hen it seemed for the best interest of the Craft. Fraternally yours, R. BARNEY, D. G. M. Eleventh D'istrict.

T'\\'!'ELFTH DISTRICT. LAOLEDE,

Mo., September 30, 1899.

.E. F. All.en, Esq., G)'and, Master: DEAR SIR A.ND BROTHER-

I hereby snbmitmy annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the past year: I have personalb-" visited路 the following Lodg-esof my District, during the 3-"ear, some of them on several occasions, yiz.: Jackson, No. 82; Brookfield,No. 86; Cypress, No. 227; Bucklin, No. 233, and Dockery, No. 335. I was unable to visit the remainin.g -two Lodges, Marceline, No. 481, and Biswell, No. 510, but met Brethren from those Lodges, who report them in a harmonious and prosperous condition.

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I held three Lodg-es of Instruction of two days each, respectively at Meadville Bucklin, and Brookfield. There was a good attendance, and much interest manifested" by the Brethren, and substantial progress made in the work. On the occasion of my official visits to the various .Lodges I found the Brethren enthusiastic, and peace and harmony prevailing. From the records of the various Lodges I find that they have held regular meetings through the year, which have been well attended, and some of them have had a very gratifying increase in membership. In pursuance of your special dispensation, as your representative, on July 25,1899, I met with Brookfield Lodge, No. 86, and assisted in laying the corner stone of a, new Episcopal Church at that place, with due Masonic honors. There \vas a large attend路 ance of the Brethren who participated in the ceremony. In conclusion, I desire to say that the coming year, from present indications, win be a prosperous Ol1e for :Masonry in this District. Fraternally yours, C. C. BIGGER, t

D. G. .3(. T'u,leljth District.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. MACON.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

lYl0., October 13, 1899.

DEAR SIIt AND BROTHER-

I beg leave to report to you that there has been very little official 'work in the past year for your Deputy Grand :Master of the 'l'hirteenth District. I have visited several of the Lodges, and installed several of the officers. }\:Iy business ht1,s been sueh that it has been nearly irnpo's~'5ible f(,1' me to give it the time I should have Eked to. I will say that yours of the 4th only came into my bands yesterday, the 12th, otherwise I would have gone to Oallao, and urged them to remit their Grand I.Jodge clues at once. Thanking you for your kindness, and asking you!'" pardon for this brief and late report, I am, ]'raternally yours, r:r. A. STILL, D. G. M. Th'i1路teentlt .District.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. NEW LONDON, Mo.,

E. F. Allen, Esq., G'rand Master:

September 18,1899.

DEAR SIB. AND BROTBElt-

I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending this date: On the 1st day of November, 18H8, pursuant to a dispensation from ~路ou, I opened a specifiC Grand Lodge in the Hall of P'hae:nix Dodge, No. 136, at Bowling Green, Pike Oounty, and conclucted the cel'emony of laying the corner-stone of the new lVI. E. Church of that Ci.tjT. 'l'lhe weather was fiue,. the attendance of the Brethren large, and the crowd pres.ent imnlense. Everythingp8lssed off yerysrooothly and orderly, and a fine impression was made. February 13th, 14th and 15th, 18H9. I attended the State School of Instruction at Bowling-Green, Mo. Much good was done.. We were somewhat disappointed at yourfailure to be in attendance on that occasion. All regretted your enforced absence.

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On the 27th of April I made an official visit to Palmyra Lodge, No. 18. I \vas greeted by the Brethren, and we had a nice meeting'.. This Lodge has been some\vhat dormant for a year or two, butI am hopeful of a better condition of affairs jn the near future. :May 1st I made an official visit to Perseverance Lodge, No.~2, at Louisiana, 110., I found everything in good condition, and we had a good meeting. August 7th I made an official visit to St. Johns Lodge, No. 28, at Hannibal, :lYlo., and I found a very material inlprovement in the condition of that Lodge. The Lodge is well officered, and they have the affairs of the Lodge well in hand. Everything is in good shape now in St. Johns. O\ving to the inclement weather and bad roads I have not made as many visits (officia,1ly and otherwise) as I intended making. The following statement from the reports from the Lodges in the Fourteenth District to me will, I trust, sufficiently sho\" the路 state of Masonr~v and the condition 'of the Lodges respectively in my Jurisdiction on the 1st day of August, 1899: Palmyra Lodge, No. 18, Palmyra, members, 56; avo attendance, 9~; in arrears, 19; outstanding dues, $150; value of real and personal property, $3,000; cash on hand and invested, $20. 'St. Johns Lodge, No. 28, Hannibal, members, 63; avo attendance, 12; in arrears, 18; Olltstanding dues, $211.25; value of real and personal property, $350; cash on hand and invested, $110.11. Hannibal Lodge, No. 188. Hannibal, members, 128; avo attendance, 25; in arre~lrs, 32; outstanding dues, $109; value of real and personal property, $450; cash on hand and invested, $771.83. . Philadelphia Lodge, No. 502, Philadelphia, members, 20; avo attendance, 8; in arrears, 13; outstandiug du(~s, $70.50; value of real and personal property, $75; cash on hand, $13.05; amount of indebtedness, $38.50. Rans Lodf?;e, No. 33, Centre, melllbers, 6G; avo attendance; 15; in arrears, 18; outstanding- dues, $52; value of real and personal property, $1,100; cash 011 hand, $50; amount of indebtedness, G;250. Lick Creek I..Iodge, No. 802, Perry, members, 60: av, attendance, 10; in arrears, ,10; outstandirlg dues, $89; value of real and personal property, $3,0<l8.65j cash OIl hand and iuvested, $6G; amount of indebtedness, $83tl.05. Ne\v I.london I.Joc]ge, No. 30i, New I..Iondon, D1embers, 61; avo attendance, 14; in arrears. 21; outsta,uding dues, $H2.20; value of real and personal property, $1,5t:s0; cash on . hand and illYested, $1,175.61. Cyrene Lodge, No. 14, Cyrene, Inembers,31; avo attendance, 15; in arrears. 3; outstanding dues, $9; value of real and personal property, $350; cash on hand and invested; $20; amollnt of indebtedness, $35. Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, Clarksville, members, 42; avo attendance, 20; in arrears, 22; outstanding clues, $7G.50; value of real and personal property, $2,000; cash on hand and invested, $6.42; tllUount of indebtedness, $38. Perseverance Lodge, No. 92, Louisiana, members, 102; avo attendance,. 12; in arrears, 45; outstanding dues, $99.65; value of real and personal property, $4,000; cash on hand and invested, $125. J?hcenix Lodge, No. laG, Bowling Green, members, 64; avo attendance, 15; in arrears, 20; outstanding dues, $75; value of real and personal property. $1,000; cash on hand and invested. $.13.60. Frankford IJodge, No. 192, Frankford, members, 27; avo attendance, 8; in arrears, 12; outstanding dues, $57; v~iJtIe on real and路 personal property, $800; cash on hand and invested, $61.95. Pike Lodge, No. 899, Curr:Y"Yille, members, 47: avo attendance, 11; in arrears, 12; out路 standing dues, $42; value of real and personal property, $800; cash all hand and invested, $107.40; amount of indebtedness, $400. ~ordially

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Paynesville Lodge, No. 499, Paynesville, members, 17; avo attendance,7~; in arrears, 14; outstanding dues, $138.75; value of real and personal property, $300; cash on hand and invested, $7042; amount of indebtedness, $70. I did not hold a District Lodge of Instruction during the year, the State Lodge of Instruction at Bowling Green sufficing. Peace and harmony prevails throughout the District. Congratulating you on your successful administration, and thanking you for past favors, I am, Fraternally yours, GEO. E. MAYHALL, D. G. M. Fourteenth District. FIFrrEENTR DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

PARIS, lVio.,

October 7, 1899.

DEAR SrR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report for the ye.ar 1899 as Deputy Grand }laster for the Fifteenth District. :i\>:Iost of the Lodges in this District !'tre in a very healthy condition and all, I believe) are doing some ""'ork. Those I have had the pleasure of visiting do the work in a very creditable way, and Ibave been warmly received by the officers and m路embers of those I have Inet with. The increase in membership has not been what we would like, but I think the next few months will show severa.l new members. Early in l\fay I received several letters from members of :Madison Lodge, No. 91, in regard to the decision of the Grand Lodge and the feeling that then existed between the mernbers of:Madison I.Jodge. After corresponding "with you, I, in company Brother S. S.Bassett (one of the oldest members ()fParis Union, No. lH), "nl";:ILt~IH路 ,iYIH,nH~nH to see if we could help them and ascertain just what the trouble was. I found that some ten to fourteen' of the members were very much dissatisfied vdth路 the action of the Lodge.in the trial of, Brother Solon FLFarreH; also in the decision of the Grand Lodge after an appeal bad been taken, they not thinking Brother Farren's punishment suffieient. Brother Bassett made the Lodge a splendid speech, and as we had a very small attendance I asked the Secretary to notify all of the m(~mbers to be present at the next regular meeting, at which time I again met with them. The second meeting Wt),S not very well attended, but from the action of those 'Present a disposition was sho'\:vn to try and build up the Lodge. r found that the officers had not been instaUed; neither had the reprimand been admi.nistered to Brother Farrell, although several :months had elapsed. I ordered the installation of the and the reprimand given at the next regular meeting, both of which were as ordered. I then informed the Lodge I would ta,ke no further in the convening of the Grand Lodge,at which time r hoped all settled. I know my visits were not well of the members. I, in fact, was 'Ver~much hurt bya talk one of the in open Lodge, criticising my action, although I had shown the as to what steps I had better ;pursne.Madison Lodge Will, I think, at the next regular meeting of the Grand Lodge, and I believe it would be Grand Lodge to take charge of the case should any further trouble Fraternally. yours, D. W.HELM. D. G. M. ffiifteenth DistJ"'ict.

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SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. BRUNSWICK, 1\;10.,

E. F. Allen, Esq., G'rand Master:

September 11, 189ft

DEAR. SIR A.ND BROTIlER-

I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand :Master of the Sixteenth District for the year now ending: By ~"our direction I dedicated the new hall of Pee Dee Lodge, No. 498, at Mussel. fork, on Nov-ember 19, 1898, at the same time installing their officers. Brethren from Eureka Lodge, No. 73, Warren Lodge, No. 74, Westville Lodge, No. 202, Rothville Lodge, No. 42G, and Prairie Hill Lodge, No. 54f3, 'were present and assisted in the cerem onies. Ohariton Lodge, No. 513, at Indian Grove, has ceased to be Ilumbered anlong the· liviIlg, having surrendered its Charter on July 7th of this year. Three years ago this Lodge ,vas removed from Guthridge Mills to Indian Grove in the vain hope that thereby new interest would be awakened. Su~h removal was attended b~' a loss in meulbership ,,,,hieh was not restored from material in its new home. I suggested that · their Charter be surrendered; they accepted, and acted upon the suggestion. By permission of the Grand Secretary I transferred their Lodge· property to Pee Dee Lodge, No. 498, as the latter Lodge was not properly equipped for the work. Pee Dee Loclg-e being composed largelY of nlelnoers from Chariton Lodge, this disposition of property \vas thought equitable. On February 1Gth, 17th and 18th of this year, a District Lodge of Instruction was held in the HaH of Eureka Lodge, No. 73, at Brunswick. l~. W. Granel I.JectnreI" :McDowell was present and in charge of the work, assisted by R. W. Grand Secretary Vincil. :Members from Warren, Eureka, Triplett, Rothville, :Mendon and Westville Lodges were in attendn,nce and much good was done. Eureka Lodge, after luuch financial misfortune, is now free of debt and in good v'lorking condition. I have visited a number of the Lodges, assisted in conferring the degrees, and have instructed the Brethren in the work. In conclusion, permit me to say that in my judgment the next l\1asonic year promises more for Masonry in this District than any recent preceding year. Thanking you for favors and honors received from yon during your administra· tiOD, I al11, , Fraternally yours, ED. T. l\lILLER, D.ff. M. SixteentlL D'i,strict.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.

E. F . .Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

CARROLLTON, Mo., October 2, 1899.

DEAR. SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit Iny report as Deput~r Gra,nd Master for the Seventeenth District:" The affairs of the District are in good condition; there has been only few matters· that called for any actioD 011 roy part, and'in each case the law was so plain that it only required calling attention to the section. :M:asonry has not advanced as I would like it in this District; the principal cause was an epid.emic of small·pox in two towns in Carroll county, which, for three months, practically closed all the Lodges in the Dis· trict, as all the towns were quarantined. In spite of this the work has advanced. The Lodges in Ray county have done good 'Work, and they are all in fairshape. Owing to the change in centres of population, some of the Lodges are going down,,,

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and I think in som, cases their charters should be taken up; however, the Lodges desire to keep at work, and until they take some action nothing can be done. With the coming cool weather, work will increase in every Lodge. Fraternally yours, W. R. PAINTER, D.G. M. Seventeenth District.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT.

PLATTE CITY, Mo., September 9, 1899.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand 11aster for the Nineteenth District: Since the Granel Lodge redistricted the State it makes the duties of the Deputy in this District very light and inex.pensive, and while I have not visited all the Lodges, it is because they all center in and around Platte City, and we frequently visit each other; thereby rendering it unnecessary to make official visits. In January last, I held a two days' Lodge of Instruction at Compass Lodge. No. 120, Parkville, the work being conducted by R. W. Bro. Oampbell Wells, the District Lecturer, and found them in a flourishing condition. In my last report I stated that Masonry in my District was in a thriving condition, but this year I believe it is still better, all of the Lodges doing a fair amount of work with one exception. I received during' the year a few inquiries, pertaining only to the law, which I settled by referring them to the proper sections in the Constitution. Peace and qUietude .prevails, and everything is working smoothly. Before closing, r will mention the fact that Platte Oity Lodge, No. 504, has a new set of officers, all young men, . averaging about 25 years of age, who are very proficient in the work, and visit Sister Lodges in the county, exemplifying the work, from Which, I think, good results are accomplished. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, A. J. OOLMAN, D. G. M. Nineteenth District.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. KANSAS. CITY,

Mo.â&#x20AC;˘ October 13, 1899.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR. AND Bn.OTRER-

the duties of my O~Qe t:his . Owing to the fact that.your home is ye.a'J." have been light. I conducted i'Q;f~tiall,a:t~on ceremonies severa.l times, and v~si.~eq:tlear1yall of the Lodges of --_.. one being in a proap~ro;Q.s. and f1()"U:risb~llg condition. l,ieartily thanking you for your kindnes:s inm.aking me one of your Deputies a year ago, and congratulating you upon Your wo,nderfully successful~dJ.:nJnistratiQn of tl;);e affairs of.the Grarnd Lodge of Mlssoul."~,Iha.ve the honor to remain, Frat~,J,'1lfl"lly yours, V. F. BOOR, D. G. M. Twentieth District. T'\.;'_L_.c::'_L

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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. ODESSA,

E. F. Allen, Esg., Grand Master:

Mo., October 13, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to report the Lodges in this District in a very prosperous condition, with the exceptions of Waverly, No. 61, and Aullvi.lle, No. 464, the nlembership of these two Lodges being composed mostly of old men. Now I have learned they do not at all times have a quorum for the transaction of business. I thank you for the honor and favors shown me. Fraternally yours, C. L. FROST, D. G. M.

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TWENTY-SECOND DIs'rRICT.

.E. F. Allen, Esq., GrandMaster:

BLACKBURN, :1\10.,

September 22, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In submitting my report for the year just closing, I have but little to report, as I have been unable to do much work officially. I have visited some of the Lodges in the District, but the want of time has prevented my seeing all of them, I have however, tried to keep in touch with them all, and am glad to report to you that路 the principles of our institution still has its influence with the Oraft in the Twenty-second District. Nearly all of the Lodges have had some increase, and seem to be working in harmony, which is indeed gratifying. I am mindful of the honor you have conferred by appointing me your Deputy, and desire at this time to express my thanks for same. Fraternally yours, D. M. PINKERTON, D. G. M. Ttventy-Second District.

TWENTY--THIRD DISTRICT.

E. F. .allen, Esq., GrandMaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. for the Twenty-third Masonic District: I have held no District Lodge of Instruction during this Masonic year. On the 2.'3d, 24th and 25th days of January last Right Worshipful Brother Allan McDowell, Grand L,ecturer, held a Lodge of Instruction in my District in the Hall of Oooper Lodge, at Booneville, Mo. At his request I attended and assisted him in the work. Of this Lodge of Instruction the Grand Lecturer will doubtless make ample report. I have responded to the demands of Lodges and individual Brethren in my District whenever called upon to the best of my ability. The State of the Craft is fairly good in the Twenty-third District. Fraternally yours, A. L. ROSS, D. G. M. Twenty-Third District.

1899~J TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. STURGEON 1

E. I/. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

Mo., September 4, 1899.

DEA.R SIR AND BROTHER-

I' herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth Masonic District. I bave held Lodges of Instruction, this Mas0nic year, at Rocheport, Oolumbia and .Sturgeon, and have visited and assisted in conferring Degrees in most all of the Lodges ".in my District. There has been great activity in Masonic work in this District since last report. Fraternally yours, J. W. HULETT, D. G. M. Twenty-Fourth D1:strict.

T,\YENTY"FIFTR DISTRICT.

MEXICO, Mo., September 30, 1899.

_E. F. Allen, Esq., Gl'tand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I .have the honor to submit to you the following report from the Twenty-Fifth

District: My District embraces thirteen Lodges. Of these I have returns from nine, which ,follows: Portland Lodge, No. 242, members, 41; increase during year, 1; attendance, 12; "value of real and personal property, $700; cash on hand, $60. Aux Vasse Lodge, No. 357, members, 31; increase during year, 1; avo attendance, 12; .amount of delinquent dues, $4.80; value of real and personal property, $50; cash on hand, $66. Oentral Lodge, No. 81, members 21; avo attendance, 10; number in arrears, 8; .amount of delinquent dues, $40; value of real and personal property, $400;casb. on j

'ha,nd, $80.

Hebron Lodge, No. 354, members, 96; increase during year, 5; avo attendance, 29; .!lumber in arrears, 16; amount. of delinquent dues, $90; value of' real and personal prop'ert~.. ,$300; cash on hand, $500. Ne,w Bloomfield Lodge, No. 60, members, 46; increase during year, 1; av. attendance, 14; value of real and personal property, $1,700; cash on hand, $900. Laddonia Lodge, No.. 115, members, 62; av.attendance, 20; number in arrea.rs, 42; .amount of delinquent dues, $104; value of real and personal property, $50; indebtednes"s ,.of LoCige, $17.50; cash on hand, $71.86. (Lodge burned and Records lost. Reportfrom memory.) Williamsburg Lodge, No.8, members, 3~;a.v. attendance, 12; number in arrears, 3; .a)l.lount of delinquent dues, $6; va.lueof real and personal property, $450; cash on .ha.,nd, $5.40. duri.ng year, 7; a.v. attendanoe, 25; Mexico Lodge, No. 544, $48.25; value of real路 and personal number in arrears, 2; amount property,路 $300; cash on $41. av. attendance, 13; value of real and Vandalia Lodge, No. $700. ,.,persoual property ,$2,500; in<ler)teldn1e,ss at" FrI!tt8;rnaJ.ly yours, A. S. HOUSTON, D. G. M. Twenty-Fifth District.

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TWEN'rY-SIXTH DISTRICT.

NEW FLORENCE, Mo., September 15. 1899. E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith respectfully hand you my report for the Twenty-Sixth District: High Hill Lodge, No. 250, and Jonesburg Lodge No. 457, have consolidated, taking the name of "Jonesburg Lodge, No. 457." I am persuaded that the wedding will result in the best interests of Masonry in that territory; the locations are only five miles apart, along the line of the Wabash Railroad. With the assistance of the Brethren, .\ve have held a public observance of St. John's Day, ~Tune 24th, for the past three years. That of 1899, held in :Maplewood Park, in New Florence, was specially noteworthy in. the very fine attendance of Masons, escort of Knights Templar from Mexico, band music; dinner on the ground for all present, and only one oration, and that by Rev. C. H. Brigg-s, D. D. The presence of a large congregation of ladies and gentlernen from different localities in the county, added very materially to the real interest and zest of the occasion. The orations or addresses have been for two objects; first, to strengthen, enthuse and encourage the present Inembership; second, to educate, draw and enlist the young men of our country as new blood in our several Lodg-es. Dr. Vincil, Bros. J. A. Wailes and A. ~L Bassford, and Rev. Dr. O. H. Briggs, have severally aided in these public demonstrations. Jj'or which we desire to thank them most eordially. The good seed thus sown has been productive of a healthy condition of the Order. within the Lodge room, and a corresponding interest in each community, among those we are fishing for. District No. 26 is not the large~t or most important District in the State, but I am free to say that it is one of the best. As an instance of its "best"Montgomery City Lodge, No. 216, on August 21st, raised eight Fellow~Crafts to the sublime Degree of Master Mason. The Lodge opened at 9路 A. M. and closed at about 11 P. M. Past Grand l\laster Parsoll, Grand Secretary Vincil, Grand Lecturer McDowell, District Deputy A. S. Houston and a host of other visitors were present, and did splendid work during the day and night. The hospitality of the Montgomery City Brethren was equal to the emergency for "hoiInes and bread." I am sure that you will agree with me in words of commendation for Montgomery Oity Lodge, No. 246, and also that No. 26 is one of the best Districts in the State. One of the Lodges in the District raised four during the year (all young men) and lost three by death (one nearly 90 years of age). June 26th and 27th a District Lodge Instruction was held in Jonesburg,over which I presided. R. W. Grand Lecturer, Allan McDowell, was present and in charge of the work. The attendance was not large. The. efficient and painstaking instruction of Bro. :McDowell was apprec~ated, . and will be profitable to all those present. The prospect for gathering in new members by the several Lodges the year ensuing is .as good if not better than it was one year ago. ICQl}gratulate the Grand Lodge members on the fact that the Seventy路Ninth Annual Commtulication is to be held in your own home, the only Kansas Oity, and of which it may be said, "beautiful for situation. " It is also in order to congratulate you, as Grand Master, in having the presence of the Masons of. Missouri to visit you u,nder Sllch.favorable and important surroundings-so mote it be. I close tllis report by sincerely thanking you fo路r the honor conferred in my ~ppotntment as your District Deputy for th.isyear,and saying for the District, "one of the best," and that peace and harmony prevails. FraterQally yours, P. P. ELLIS, D. G. M. Twenty~Sixth District.

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E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

Moscow MILLS, :Mo., September 28, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

As your Deputy of the Twenty-Seventh District, I respectfully submit the following report: . New Salem Lodge, No. 270, members, 50j avo attendance, 20; in arrears, 25; outstanding dues, $50; value of personal and real property, $500; cash on hand, $100. Nineveh Lodge, No. 473, members,36; avo attendance, 14; outstanding dues, $87.50; value of-real and personal property, $250jcash on hand, $315.35. New Hope Lodge, No. 199, members, 43; avo attendance, 16; in arrears, 6; outstanding dues, $11.1.75; value of personal property, $60; indebtedness, $81j cash on hand, $34.87. Troy Lodge, No. 34, members, 58j avo attendance, 16j in arrears, 20; outstanding dues, $118.20; value of real and personal property, $2"100; eash on hand, $673.83. Chain of Rocks r.. odge, No. 141, members, 21; av. attendance, 10; in arrears, 3;' outstanding dues, $11; value of real and personal property, $600; c.ash on hand, $300. Silex Lodge, No.' 75, members, 21; outstanding dues, $15; value of real and personal property, $115; cash on hann, $61.85. lVIosco'W Lodge, No. 558, members, 26; avo attendance, 11; in n,rrears. ,~; outstanding dues, $10.50; value of real and personal property, at cost. $1,200; indebtedness, $750; cash on hand, $3.28. This property is owned by stock company at $10 a share. During the year I have not been called to perfoftu a single official act, except to hold a Lodge of Instruction for Troy Lodge, No. 34, at Troy, ~farch 16th and 17th. On account of sickness I was unable to attend. W. Bro. Geo. S. Towllsend, Past District Deputy Grand lVlaster, by request, took charge of work, but on account of bad roads and extremely bad weathe.r, the meeting WaS abandoned after the first evening. September 4th, 5th and 6th held L~~~eo:f Instruction for New Salem Lodge, No. 270, at Winfield. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, ~rand L,ecturer, incht1rge of work. Notwithstanding the oppressive heat, 108°ins!1.$Ide, nearly all the Lodges in District 1-vere represented, and a pleasant as well as profitable meeting was held. Have personally visited the most of the Lodges in :my District, and fin.d them. in fairly good to excellent condition, with the exception of bad showing in delinquents in some of the Lodges. There are no dissensions amo;ng the Ora-ft in this District. Peace and harmony prevail. Ft8;ternally. yours, ORAS. W.· MEYER. D. G. M. Twent'U·Seventh matr'ilet.

TV\rE]N'T·Y-]8Uc;~l[TIiI

DISTRIC'r. WENTZVILLlD, Mo.,

October,

uo:nolr: tEl 81.1b]:ni1jh~a're:wxi@4·~.~ralnnUalreport as Deputy Grand Master of I and obey the Maso!m!ie law. The the Twenty-Eiighth Lodge rooms are im: good oomd.itison, oftiqers perform their 8i8'd wen supplcied Wilhh<l~lle nee\e,~!iSia:rYla¥~]~[i~;tS~~$f()lic(J~nfl~irr:ing~tllledLegreEls. Meetings harm(J)uy prevail. are well attena.ed., a:n,dt;newo~rk erl~ld£tliil1~lY··CJi~:ne. V.,I;J.,n.J,.~.J,..Il.a.:.11-,J

J. WALKER, D. (}. M. P'UJenty· Etig hth Dist'riet.

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E. F. Allen, Esq., G,'and MCtster:

:Mo., September 11, 189H.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report as Deputy of the Twenty-Ninth District: Shortly after the close of the last annual communication of the Grand Lodge, ! visited Pittsville, Johnson County, and organized Pittsville Lodge, No. 428, under charter, dedic.ated their Hall and installed the offic.ers. I hear that this Lodge is harmonious, and doing good work. In the month of January, by your order, I arrested the charter of Fairfield Lodge, No. 184. I mailed the Charter to the Grand Secretary, and placed all the property of the Lodge in the custody and care of Brother G. W. Gower, subject to the further order of yourself or the Grand Lodge. These arethe only official acts of importance I have been called on to perform during the "Year. So far as I have been able to learn, peace and harulony prevail throughout the District., Fraternally yours, BENTON H. INGRAM, D. G. M. Twenty-NinthD'istrfct.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. JEFFERSON

:E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

CITY, Mo.. October 17, 189B.

DEA.R SIR AND BROTHER-

In submitting my report for the current Masonic year,! beg to say that Lodges in this District (with perhaps two exceptions) are in a healthyand growing conditioll. At the beginning of the year I resolved to visit every Lodge in the District, but was pre~ vented from doing so by sickness. However, I visited aU but three, and two of these' I visited and held Lodges of Instruction last year. On December 10, 1898, I put Linn Lodge, No. 326, to work under Charter, a report of which was sent you at the time. January 10, 11 and 路路12, 1899, I attended a State Lodge of Instruction at Jefferson Oity, Grand Master presiding. R. W. Bro. McDowell was in charge of the work., Past Grand Master A. M. Hough and Grand Secretary John D. Vinci! were present and assisted in the work. R. W. Bros. John W. Farris, P. p. Ellis and others, were also present. This meeting w,as well attended and I think much good resulted from it. Nine of the thirteen Lodges in this District were represented. January 23d, 24th and 25th held Lodge of Instruction at Russellville. January 30th, 31st and February 1st held Lodge of Instruction at Olean. February 2d, 3d and 4th held Lodge of Instruction at Eldon. At the above named places, attendance small on account of sickness. February 13th, 14th and 15th held Lodge of Instruction at Brumley. Here we had a time equal to an old路time Methodist "love feast," both in numbers and interest. February 16th, 17th and 18th held Lodge of Instruction at Iberia; .attendance s.mall, interest good. March 7th, 8th and 9th held Lodge of Instruction at Ohamois, which was not very wen attended morning and afternoon, but night sessions were well attended and interest good. March 10th and 11th instructed the Bretbren and dedicated Hall of Linn Lodge~ No. 826, and here was another' 'love feast. 1.1

1899.J I made arrangements to hold a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Hickory Hin~ but when the time arrived, was notified by the Worshipful Master not to corne as there was so much sickness in the community we could have no meeting. I have by invitation visited and assisted two Lodges outside of my District in conferring degrees. I have given much private instruction; have examined records of all Lodges; visited and· found some of thenl in bad c~ndition, and in aU cases urged the collection of dues outstanding. I have done my best to advance the interests of ¥asollry in this District, and yet am sometimes disgusted at results. Thanking you for the honor and hoping to Ineet you at Grand Lodge, I am, Fraternally yours,

;JNO. T. SHORT, D. G. M. Thirtieth District.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen" Esq., Grand Master:

WASIUNGTON, Mo.,

October 5, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

During the Masonic· year just closing, I beg leave to sta.te that throughout the Thirty-first District harmony· has prevailed. Interest in Masonic work has been manifested and a majority of the Lodges in this District are in a prosperous condition. Fraternally yours, JNO. ISBELL t D.G. M. ThiTty·First

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THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT..

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

HILLSBORO,

Mo. October 7, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BaOTRER-

Yours in reference to DeSoto Lodge is received, and I have written to the Secre.. tary. I expect prompt aetion and win report as soon as I hear from him. As to my official report for the pa$t year, it will necessarily be brief, and have had nothing to do, no official eall having been made on me from any source. I have during the year visited only two Lodges 'besides my own. Have notified the others that I was ready to meet with and assist them at any time, but as they have not requested me, and our home had degree work in our Lodge at every meet~ng, I have stayed at home. I believe that peace and harmony prevails arnong the Brethren throughout the District and that good 'Work is being done. Fraternally yours, R. W. McMULLIN, D. G. M. Thirty-Second District.

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THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT.

ST. LOUIS, October 10, 1899. E. F. Allen. Esq., Grand Maste'r: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

On each Saturday night during the months of January and February I conducted a Lodge of Instruction at Seventh and Market streets, in this city. The work ,\-vas in charge of R. W. Bro. Wm. A. Hall, Deputy Grand Lecturer, and was exemplified in his usual able manner. The nleetings were well attended, and much benefit in ritualistic work was derived from them. On February 21st I dedicated a new Masonic Hall, which had been prepared for Webster Groves Lodge, No. 84, at Webster Groves, :Mo. They are now in comfortable quarters, and are well prepared in every way to advanceJ.\;lasonryintheir~Jurisdiction. The Hall occupied by Polar Star Lodge No. 7~), in the Odd Fellow's Building, having been damaged by fire, I superintended their removal to Occidental Hall at Channing avenue and Olive street on September 8th. These are my official acts by virtue of dispensations issued by your authority. During the year I have visited most of the Lodges in the District, and sincerely regret my inability to visit all of them. I have, hovvever, kept myself well informed concerning all of them, and am pleased to report the usual harmonious conditions and zealous work for the best interests of our Fraternity. I herewith submit a report showing the work done by the several Lodges, and their present condition. :Missouri Lodge, No.1, degrees conferred, 98; admitted and reinstated, 7; diInitted, 4j suspended, 1; died, 3; total membership, 324; increase, 28; attendance, 76; outstanding dues, $68.25; real and personal property, $965; cash on hand, $2,751.18. ~Meridian Lodge, No.2, degrees conferred, 27; dimitted, 1; suspended, 2; died, 2; total membership, 109j increase, 6; attendance, 36; outstanding dues, $20; real and personal property, $2,400; cash on hand, $784.99. Beacon Lodge, No.3, degrees conferred, 33 j admitted .and reinstated, 3; suspended, :3; died, 3; total membership, 152; increase, 9; attendance, 26; outstanding dues, $129.20; real and personal property, $2,255; cash on hand, $1,312.64. George Washington Lodge, No.9, degrees conferred,74j admitted and reinstated,7; dimitted, 3; suspended, 8; died, 6; totallnembership, 258; increase, 17; attendance, 52; outstanding dues, $388.25; real路 and personal propertY,$l,OOOj cash on hand, $1,791.21. St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, degrees conferred, 10; total membership, 118; increase, 1; attendance, 18; outstanding dues, $110; real and personal property, $1,000; cash on hand, $158.35. NaphtaU Lodge, No. 25, degrees conferred, 19; admitted and reinstated, 1; died, 3; total membership, 93; increase, 2; real and personal property, $100; cash on hand, $229.16. Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40, degrees conferred, 52; admitted and reinstated, 2; dimitted, 2; died, 2; total membership, 197; increase, 14; attendance, 46; outstanding dues, $400; real and personal property. $900; cash on hand, $1,702.08. Bonhornme Lodge, No. 45, de~rees conferred, 3; total membership,31; increas.e, 2; attendance, 10; outstanding dues, $48.70; real and personal property. $50; cash on hand, $34.08. Polar Star Lodge, No.79, degrees conferred, 25; admitted and reinstated, 1; dimitted,6; suspended, 4; died, 3; totalmembership,149; increase,S; attendance, 30; outstanding dues, $378; I real and personal property, $200; .cash on hand, $613.88. Bridgeton Lodge, No. 80, degrees conferred, 4; admitted and reinstated, 1; total memship, 34; increase, 2; attendance, 8; outstanding dues, $41; real and personal property, $200 j cash on hand, $200.

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Webster Groves Lodge, No. 84, degrees conferred, 19; admitted and reInstated, 3; died, 2; total membership, 47; increase, 8; attendance, 24; outstanding dues, $105.25; real and personal property, $430; cash on hand, $73.11. Meremac Lodge, No. 95, degrees conferred, 5; admitted and reinstated, 1; suspended .. 1; expelled, 1 j total membership, 41; increase, 1; attendance, 15; outstanding dues, $90; real and personal property, $1,500; cash on hand, $40. Erwin Lodge, No. 121, degrees conferred, 46; admitted and reinstated, 3; suspended, 3; died, 5; total membership, 215; increase, 9; attendance. 30; outstanding dues, $18; real and personal property, $5,000; cash on hand, $1,073. Occidental Lodge, No. 163, degrees conferred, 19; admitted and reinstated, 4; dimitted, 14; suspended, 3; died, 3; total membership, 259; decrease, 11; outstandin~ dues, $t)6().75~ real and personal property, $2,100; cash on hand, $442.4l. Pride of the West Lodge, No. 179, degrees conferred, 28; admitted and reinstated. 1; dimitted, 1; suspended,l; died, 1; total membership, 115; increase, 7; attendance, 25; outstanding dues, $39; real and personal property, $650; cash on hand, $800. Good Hope Lodge, No. 218, degrees conferred, 5; admitted and reinstat,ed, 3; suspended, 1; died, 3; total membership, 79; attendanee, 12; real and personal properly, $1,150; cash on hand, $146.46. Keystone t..Jodge, No. 243, degreescollferred,54; admitted and reinstated, 2; dimitted,l; died, 1; total membership, 178; increase, 18; attendance, a5; outstanding dues, $600; real and personal proper"t)·, $200; cash on hand, $1,fi50. Aurora Lodge, No. 267, degrees conferred, 15; admitted and reinstated, 4; dimitted,l; died, 1; total membership, ]70; increase, 7; attendance, 37; outstanding dues, $137; real and personal property, $2,485; cash on hand, $497. Fenton Lodge, No. 281, degrees conferred, 3; admitted and reinstated. 1; dimitted,1i died, 1; total membership,48; decrease, 1; attendance, 12; outstanding dues, $58; real and personal property. $4,000; cashon hand, $196.34. Cosmos IJodge, No. 282, degrees con,ferredr~Otadmitted alld reinstated, 9; dimitted, 1; suspended, 1; died, 1; total membershIp, 1.49; increase, 15; attendance, 40; outstanding dues, $391.50; real and personal propertjr, $350; cash OIl hand, $2,838.66. Oorner StoneLodge. No. :323, degrees conferred,42; admitted and reinstated ,1 ; dimitted, 1; suspended, 1; died, 3; totalmemhership, 184; increase, 7; attendance, 00; out_ standing dues, $147.50; real and pers'Onalproperty, $2,175; cash on hand,$499.58. Benton Lodge, No. 353, degrees conferred,4l;· admitted and reinstated, 3; dimitted, 1; died, 1; total membership, 77; increase, 15; attendance, 16; outstanding dues, 94; real and personal property, $200; cash on hand, $414.&5. Tuscan Lodge, No. 360, degrees conferred, 49; admitted and reinstated, 13; dimitted, 9; suspended, 5; died, 6; total membership, 453; increase, 7; attendance, 5$; outstand· ingdues, $328.50; real and personal property, $8,4.50; cash on hand, $3,8f>O.73. Cache Lodge, No. 416, degrees conferreeJ.,4f$; liltd:mitted and reinstated, 5; suspended, 2; died, 2; total membership, lSO; iI31c~~~~e, 16; attendance, 35; outstanding dues, $9; real and personal property, S250;·cashOn hand, $950. Itaska Lodge, No. 420, degrees confer:r~dl:&.; adruitted and reinstated. 1; dimitted, 4; suspended, 3; died, 8; total membersmp,.170; decrease, 12; attendance, 40; outstand ing dues, $100; real and personal>!I'i>'!I.1~Pj~~y,$;)OO;cash on hand, $500• .Anchor Lodg-e, No. 443, degrees conf~r'cl7edt SO; a.dmitted and reinstated, 4; dimitted, 4; suspended.~2; died,l; tottlel memlH:~.rship,.211; i.ncrease, 7; attendance, 32; outstanding dues, $264.70; real and persol).al,.property, $400; cash on hand, $291. West Gate Lodge, No. 445, di.egrees co:o.ferred, 13; admitted and reinstated, 4; suspended, 5; expelled, 1; total meD1ber~hip,126i;inerease,2; attendance, 40; outstanding dues, $240.75;realanc:l personalproipe·l'ty, $1,000: ea~h on hand, $472.70.

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Lambskin Lodge, No. 4GO, degrees conferred, 32'; admitted and reinstated, 4; dimitted, 1; died, 1; total membership, 78; increase, 13; attendance, 21; outstanding dues, $118; cash on hand, $(;90.46. Kirkwood Lodge, No. 484, degrees conferred, 8; suspended, 6; total membership, 61;. decrease,4; attendance, 10; outstanding clues, $236; real and personal property, $900; cash on hanel, $600. Clifton Heights Lodge, No. 520, degrees eonferred, 11; admitted and reinstated, 2; died, 1; total membership, 67; increase, 6; attendance, 28; outstanding dues, $311; cash on hand, $298.88. Ferguson Lodge, No. 542, degrees conferred, 1; dimitted,2; suspended 3; total membership, 40; decrease, 5; attendance, 10; outstanding dues, $120; real and personal property, $650; cash on hand, $30. Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, degrees conferred, 55; admitted and reinstated,.8; dimitted, 5; died, 1; total membership, 237; increase, 22; attendance, 50; outstanding dues, $70; real and personal property, $3,450.07; cash on hand, $363.07. Totals of Lodges and Districts, degrees conferred, 899; admitted and reinstated, 98: dimitted, 62; suspended, 55; died, 64; expelled, 2; total membership, 4,600; increase, 244, decrease, 33; attendance, 927; outstanding dues, $5,065.85; real and personal property, $45,221.07; cash on hand, $25,811.82. I offer this report without comment, feeling that it shows a healthy condition of affairs in nearly every Lodge, which will merit the approval of all. Thanking you for the honor you have conferred orl me, I am, Fraternally yours, HOWARD WATSON, D. G. .ill. Phirty-Phfrd D,tstrict.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRIOT. ROLLA.

E. F . .A,llen, Esq., Grand Master:

:Mo., October 5,1899, I

DEA.R SIR AND BROTHER-

In complying 'with the law making- it the duty of each District Deputy to submit an annual report, I beg to state that nothing of importance has occurred in my Dis~ trict, and that I have done nothing to entitle me to commendation, or that is worthy of special mention. One Lodge requested and received instruction, and the officers of another Lodge were installed by me. With assurances of my appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred, I aID, Fraternally yours, H. H. HOHENSCHILD, D. G. M. Phirty-Fou,rth Distr'ict.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen, Esq.,路 Grand Master:

BUTLER,

Mo., September 11,1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

Innovations are 'prone to creep into the business of a Lodge, as well aq in the work. On paying an official visit recently to a Lodge in this District, ,,,hile ,examining:-

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the Secretary's books, records, etc" I picked up a dimit accompanying a affiliation, and found ,,,,ritten on the back, Rejected - , 189H. n was thus, the Secretary said he had been instructed to do so by a Master. I suggested that the dinlit was the property of the Brother petitioning until he was elected, when it became the property of the Lodge. :M~eeting the Past Grand Master soon aftenvard I stated the case, and, as was expected, he denied the charge, and insisted that the Brother Secretary certainly misunderstood him, as "he never said it." With a number of Brethren of Butler Lodge assisting, I dedicated the new HaU of Tyrean Lodge, No. 365, at .Johnstown, and installed the officers elect, on St. John's day, June 24th last. 'l'he affair was very pleasant indeed, and wiII long be remembered by 'all present and participating, as wen as by visitors. I have visited other Lodges in the county, and had reports from .others not visited. The Order is in a healthy condition, is steadil)' increasing in numbers, and harmony prevails. Would suggest that Lodges visited should pay the expellses of the District Deputy Grand Master, when visited by him officially. This many of them fail to do, thus inflicting upon him a burden which he may not be able to bear. If he gives his time. and sacrifices his comfort for the good of the Order," the Lodge visited should do the rest. I am, Fraternally yours, O. D. AUSTIN, D. G. M. TMrty路}sixth Dist'rict. H

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. LEBANON,

:Mo., October 5, 1899.

JiJ. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Ma8ter: DEAR SIR. AND BR路OTHJJ:n-

I have nothing of interest to submit to you in my annual report. Have not been called upon by any Lodge in the District during the year to perform wy s.ervice, or' make a visitation, and there seems to be nothing to disturb the harmony of the Craft. There is apparent lack of interest among the members, and but little work among the路 Lodges. I have held no Lodges oflnstruction, and in fact done nothing in my official capacity. Fraternally yours, J. W. FARRIS, D. G. M. Thirty-Eighth District.

THIRTY..NINTH DISTRIOT. BOLIVAR, }10.,

September 26, 1899.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Haste.,.: DEAR SIR AND BRO'l'H:ER-

I respectfully submit my annualr~port, as follows: I have responded to all calls mao.eupon me during the year; these have been few'

in number. I have received reports, official and o:therwise, from all Lodges not visited, and I find the condition of the DistrictheaIthY and prosperous. I assisted at the Corner-Stone laying of :Mornsville College, on St. John's Da~r. A large number of Brethren were present and took part in the ceremony.

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No District Lodge of Instruction has been held this year. The one held last year with the Grand Lecturer in charge of the work was not as largely attended as it should have been, and I hesitated at calling another this year. The meager railroad facilities in the District obliges long drives for nearly all the Lodges, and it is difficult to secure the attendance desired. Fraternally yours, WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN, D. G. M. Thirty-N'inth District.

FORTIETH DISrrRICT.

E. F.Allen, Esq., 01'and Master:

GREENFIELD, 1\10.,

September 23, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTI-lER-

The past year has beeJ;1 one of some advancement in this, the Fortieth District. All the Lodges are in a healthy condition, financially, and some of them have done eonsi.derable work. There has been "Ilothing to interrupt the harmony existing between the Lodges, and, so far as I am informed, all are at peace within their own walls. I have not been able to visit as much as I wished, but the Lodges I have met with are doing well, and are in a growing condition. Stockton, No. 283, has had a large amount of work, and the material is all good. With the exception of two, all the other Lodges have done some work. The m~tter of deJinquent dues has been troubling some of the Lodges. I have endeavored to have the officers carry out the law in sllchcase, but in some cases it has not been done, and, consequently, the interest of the Lodge suffers. The usual Dumber of requests have been made to decide points of law; but as the matters presented had already been adjudicated, a reference to the appropriate section was sufficient without calling upon you. Thanking you for the honor of the appointment, I am Fraternally yours, SEYMOUR HOYT, D. G:. M. Fortieth District.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

NEVADA, Mo.,. September 8, 1899. .E. F. Allen, Esq., Grana Master: DEA.R 8m AND BROTHER-At the requ.est of Vernon Lodge, No. 493, on April 12, I deputized worshipful Brother J. P. Davis to inspect a hall which theY proposed to rent. Upon his report I approved the haH and so reported to you. On July 3- I assisted at conferring the Master's Degree ill Unity Lodge, No. 495. My services have not been requested except as above. Nothing has transpired worthy of note. The Lodges are harmonious and some are doing considerable work. Thanking you for the favors shown me I am, Fraternally yours, R. L. WARDIN. D. G. M. J!orty-FirstDÂŁstrict.

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FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT.. JOPLIN, :Mo.,

E. F. A.llen, Esq., Grand Master:

September 18, 1899.

DEAR SIR .AND BROTI:tER-

I herewith submit brief mention of my stewardship of the Forty-Second District~ for the Masonic year just dosing. No business has transpired requiring D1Y official attention. With one exception. the nine Lodges in this District have heen visited. having been present, either as District Deputy Grand Master or District Deputy Grand Lecturer, at twenty-three Oommunications. It is with pleasure that I announce the prevalence of peace and harmony among the Craft. With one or two exceptions the Lodges are maintaining their usual degree of interest. Of one of these exceptions not mu~h improvement need be expected, as the Lodge is doing reasonably well, considering its circumstances. With the other L6dge, however, it is different. ReasoIlably strong, financially as well as numerically, better things ought, to be expected of her than her record for the past two or three J~ears shows. Fraternally yours, HAR~fON

OLINE,

D. G. M. 11'ortY·Secf!nd District.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. SPRINGFIELD, Mo ,

E. F• .A.Z~en, EsCj., Grand Master:

September 16, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BaOTHERr-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the Forty-Third District of Missouri. I have visited, dnrin.gthe year, Webster Lodge, No. 98, Marshfield,. and assisted at conferrlng the Master~s ])e:gree) August 2'5. The attendance was good, fifty Brothers being present. I have met Masters of most all the Lodges in my District. Peace and harmony prevail. I visited .A.shGrove Lodge on the 14th of September, and assisted in conferring the Second and Master's Degree. .Ash Grove Lodge is getting along well, doing good work and. gettinggooa'xnaterial. I stayed all day and found everything in good condition, ~lld I would P~.c01l];:r:nend they be given a Charter. In obedience to your order, larrested the Charter of Rrie·i.Il,g ,Sta.r Lodge, No. 145. at Ebenezer, and in due time reported same to you. Gate··(,l'f tbe Temple Lodge, No. 422, and Solomon and United, are all doing good work. Peace and· harmony preva.il in the Forty..Tbird Di~trict.

Fraternally yours, T~ G. GOLD,SMITH, D.G. M.Forty-Phird .Di8trict.

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fraternal feeling in all the Lodges is good, add harmony prevails. Some of the Lodges -are in excellent condition, and are doing considerable work. During the year there has been a substantial increase of membership, and of first. -class material. Pursuant to your order, on Deceluber 3, 1898, I constituted Mt. Ararat Lodge, No. 382, at Topaz, Douglas Oounty, dedicated their hall, and installed their Officers, I was .assisted in this work by Brother J. B. Winger, of Barnes Lodge, No. 116, and also by a number of the Brethren from Pilot Knob Lodge, No. 182 and Ava Lodge, No. 26. We had a very enjoyable and, I hope, profitable evening. ~'he Brethren of Mt. Ararat Lodge have a good hall, well furnished, and are fully alive and progressive.. On the 9th, 10th and 11th of February I held a Lodge of Instruction in the hall of Barnes Lodge, No. 116, at Oabool, Mo. The other Lodges were notified and invited to be present, but the weather was so extremely cold that it was impossible for but few to attend, except the members of Barnes Lodge, who, notwithstanding the extreme cold weather, attended regularly, and were, I think, much benefited. On Saturday, February 15, 1899, I, together with some of the Brethren of Texas Lodge, No. 177, visited Plato Lodge, No. 469, and during that afternoon and evening assisted in initiating and· raising several candidates. We worked nearly all night. Masons were there from several different Lodges. It was, indeed, a fraternal feast. 'This Lodge is in fine condition. On March 4, 1899, I instituted Latimer Lodge, U. D., at Licking, Mo. Since then this Lodge has been doing some good work, and, I think, is destined to accomplish much :good for Masonry in that locality. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am Fraternally yours, ROBT. LAMAR, D.G. M. Forty·Fmtrth D'ist'riet.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRIOT. VAN BUREN, :MO"

E. F. AlZen" Esq., G1'a,nd Master:

October 2,1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In submitting this, the account of my stewardship, as your Deputy, for the ]'orty· fifth District, I thank you Ior the honor conferred on me by the appointment. On December 15, 16 and 17 I had the pleasure of attending a School of Instruction .at St. Louis, by Grand Lecturer McDo,vell, which wa,s very instructive. January 21, in company with Brothers J. H. Gassaoway, O. L.Munger, D. H. Allison, R. Armantrout and T. J. Kelly, all of Van Buren Lodge, I visited Barnesville Lodge, No, 455. conferred Third Degree, installed the officers H,nd examined the records, which were not in that desirable condition, which the oldest Lodge in the District should have sufficient pride to maintain; and the $126.50 of unpaid delin· .quent dues on the books, was another evidence of negligence, which is not in keep· ing with successful business engineering-but they have since collected all but about .$12.000£ this amount. This Lodge has provided carpet, rods, stands and other neceseary furniture during the year. We were very favorably impressed with the active measures adopted in taking care of their sick and needy members. I again visited this Lodge on August 19th, and conferred the Third Degree. On February 16 and 17 I visited Winona LOdge, No. 430, examined the records, which were very neat land explicit. This Lodge may be complimented on the. efJi· .ciency of its Secretary, and it is a pleasure to examine such records as those kept by Brother Stevens. '1'11e time ~ivento instruction was very pleasantly spent. i

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Winona Lodge is composed of employes of the Lumber company, who are more or less transient, making it difficult to keep the necessary number of active workers, and as the membership is at present small, the Lodge is not doing as well as it has done. They have a good Hall and have added to its furnishing during too year. March 1 and 2 my official visit to Delphian Lodge, No. 137, was made, at which I examined the records, assisting in conferring the First and Third Degrees, and gave some time, to instruction. The Secretary has a fairly well-kept record, and all the officers were untiring in their efforts to, becoID.e thoroughly competent in the discharge of their respective duties. This is the youngest Lodge in the Fort~l'·fifth District and is doing very satisfactory work. It owns its Hall, which is a nice one, and its appearance has been greatly enhanced during the year by the purchase of pillars, stairway, and a number of other artieles which are as needful to the work as they are ornamental to the Lodge Room. On June 17,18 and 19, in company with Brother Lehr, I again visited this Lodge and held a School of Instruction, which was well attended, three Lodges being represented, and t.he interest shown was all that could be desired. On :March 7, 8 and 9 I visited Reynold's Lodge, No. 385, and conducted a School ,of Instruction, which was not we-U· attended; yet the few that were present were studious and did aU they could to make the School a success. The Secretary had kept an excellent record of the proceedings, which gave me the following information: 'Cash in trea~ury, $3.75; delinquents with whom the Secretary had performed his full .dutJr , $21.50; indebtedness, $133.00; nineteen members, some of whom should have been suspended for the non-papment of dues; regular commun.ications had been missed several times for wt1nt.,.of a quorum, and with the exception of a few real zealous workers, there seemed to be a general apathy pervading the Masonic atmosphere, and as this Lodge was only seven miles distant from Hopewell Lodge, which also was rather Weak, and needed the help, I felt that Reynold's Lodge should surrender her Charter and unite vvith Hopewell, and seC recommended. I am under obligations to this Lodge for their prorqpt lily recommendation. On ~larch 10, 11 and 12, I visited Lodge, No. 239, and held a Lodge of Instruction, which was very satisfactory attendance and interest tttkep. While this Lodge is at present laboring under some financial embarrassment, yet it has a good Hall, which is beautifully situated near the center of the quiet little town of Lesterville, and it has a membership 0.£ good substantial citizens, who enjoy their Masonry as they do their schools and churches. With the addition of R.eynold's Lodge we anticipate a brilliant future for Hopewell Lodge. In Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, we had weekly Schools of Instruction during the winter months, andwe think this, the strongest Lodge in the District numerically, has maintained her usual activity. Some Lodge furniture has been added during the M.asonic· year. In conclusion, will have to adrnit that I have been unable, for want of time that I could spare. to hold all the Schools of Instruction in fact, have answered only about half the demands made along this visited aU. the Lodges in the District, and some of them necessary expenses of the· District If the Grand Lodge of Instruction, they could better Deputy Grand Lecturers, where the cause of l\ila.so,nryoften .af¥ord to visit and devoted eighteen days to the work in suffers for the need of contributions from the six Lodges, this Masonic year. ·~'25.50, of Which, Delphian gave F~££'fie~rnfLU.Y yours, T. W. COTTON, D. G. M. Fo,rty-Pijth District.

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FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. DOE RUN,

E. F. Allen, E8q., G'rand Master:

Mo., September 21, 1899.

DEAR SIR. AND BROTHER-

It is with feelings of regret that I must inform you that I have no report to Inake to you from this, the Forty-Sixth District, for the following reason: Last fall, or winter rather, while conferting the Third Degree, I was stricken with facial paralysis, and was ordered by my physician not to do any more work for some time-hen(~e no report. I have fully recovered from the stroke, and whenever it has been possible to give instructions during the past year have done so, and have done some little work, but have made no official visits. Peace and harmony prevail. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, W. J. MARSHALL, D. G. M. Forty-Sixth District.

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRIOT.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Grand Master:

OAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.,

September 1, 1899.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

As Deputy Grand Master of the Forty-Seventh District of Missouri, I beg leave to submit this, my annual report, for the Masonic year ending the first day of September, 1899. The work performed has been laborious and expensive, but at the same time, agreeable and instructive. My annual labors commenced by holding a RchooI of Instruction at Lakeville Lodge, No. 489, Bell Oity, ~ro.,at which School the following Lodges were duly represented, viz.: St. Mark's, No. 93; Bloomfield, :No. 153; Hornerville, No. 215; and Excelsior, No. 441. This School continued three days, November 23, 24 and ~5, 1898, was well attended, and all present seemed earnest and an;Xious to be proficient in the work. I have every reason to believe that my efforts were fully appreciated and lastillg good accomplished. ' On the evening of November 25, 1898, by special invitation, 1路 visited BlooID.field Lodge, No. 153, and assisted by R. W. Bro. Burns and Brothers Shelt011 and Pott coni,erred the Master's Degree. The work was well done and made a deep a~d, I trust, a lasting impression. December 27, 1898, Dexter Lodge, No. 532, held路 a public meeting for the installation of the Officers-elect. By special invitation I performed that int~restillg ceremony before a large and appreciative audience. The meeting was well attended and all were highly pleased. December 30 and 31, 1898, a School of .Instr'U;ction was opened at Laflin tor t~le benefit of Whitewater Lodge, No. 417. The attendance wa.sfairly good and t~e interest manifest. At the same time and place .the Officers for the ensuing year were duly installed by me in public. The .ladies .of Laflin路 deserve much credit for their interest in the Craft and their zeal in preparing a splendid banquet for the members of t~e Order. The weather being very inclement, the members, after the dinner biour,

1899.J nearly al'lleft for their homes. so thatip the evening, which wa,s the'stated meeting, we failed to secure a quorum, notwithstanding the fact that a candidate for the :Master's Degree had come a distance of eight miles on horseback, for that purpose. I was greatly disappointed, after the candidate had displayed so much zeal in riding so far, and through the thoughtlessness of the members had to return home empty handed.· Eighteen members sat down to the dinner table knowing work \\'as on hand in the evening, hut they preferred comfort to duty, and left the wining w01;"kers unsupported. tJanuary 19, 20 and 21, 1899, a Hchaol of Instruction was opened at Trowel Lodge, No. 440~ at--"which the following Lodges were duly represented: Excelsior, No. 441; Zalma, No. 545; Whitewater, No. 417; Piedmont, No. 52(iand :Marble Hill, No. :;'>9R. The attendance was very gratifying indeed and the interest displa.yed, more particu· larly by the members of Trowel Lodge, was all I could wish. and convinced m.e that the hearts of all. both young and old, .were in the work. 'Vith pleasure I 'will long remember the cordial greeting extended to me by all the Brethren present. ~Iarch 22 and 2:3, 1899, a School of Instruction was opened in Excelsior Lodge, No. 441, which was fairly well attended and some· good accomplished. During the evening I conferred the first degree on one candidate. On the 31st day of :March and the 1st day of April, 1899, a School of Instruction was opened in Westview Lodge, No. 10.3, holding three sessioIIS daily. There were delegates from several other Lodges present, and tIle interest and zeal fully up to my expectations. I take great pleasure in acknowledging the prompt and efficient assistance rendered me by R. W. Bros. Burns, :NlcNeely and Seibert of Excelsior Lodge, No. 441, each-of whom performed their several parts prom ptly and according to the ancient rules of the Order. On the second day at noon, all were invited to partake of a bountiful dinner. prepared by the wives and daughters of the members. After the feast, R. W. Bro. Andrew Miller delivered a very appropriate address, which was listened to with marked attention and dulY appreciated by all l;resent. At the stated meeting during the evening· the ~Iasrer's Degree was conferred on one eandidate. All the work was done in a becom.i.ngandmasterly manner. It is with great ;pleasure that I add thatpeace,prospentyand. bro:tiherlylove prevaiJsin a high degree a'J!Ilo!ngst the members. May 11, 1899, by special invita,tion frOIn Excelsior Lodge No. 4,'H. Iconrerredthe second degree on one candidate; and OIl the 25th, assisted by Brothers Gra.,essle, Shelton and Johnston of St. Mark1s Lodge, we eonferred the first, second and :l\!Iaster's Degree On two candidates each. All this work was well done to s·a.y the.least of it. and the several lectures deliverd in a s}ow impressive manner, which was atten· tively listened to by all the me:mbers,. r:Fhe Brethren treated us with. open·h.anded hospitality that will be long remembered as· one of the sunny spots of life. In this conneetiOl'l it' affords me much pleasure to state that this Lodge, and I may add Westview, have both cast behind them t,he ·le'thargy that heretofore environed them and their work, and each and all the members have awakened to the d1.1ty and responsIbility that rests upon tbem and collectively, and the regnltSD€>ws lnoreand better material admission. In proof of this I was invited to confer the Master's candidates in Excelsior Lodge,N'6. 44], ou the 24th day o·f June. It is great pleasure to Masolls who earrytheir heart,s in their hands, and ever are ready stranger. June 25, 1899. Wilson Lodge, No. an invitation to conduct the funeral services of Brother John D. of that Lodge, which I most cheerfully accepted. Brother Hatcner seventh-fourth year, an honored and zealous member of the Fraternity. kindness itself, making cont,roversyaSSl.lme the aspect of True to principles;he was ever ready to spring at duty)s call to help thene,edy and comfort the distressed. His life wa,s spot,less ~tS the lambskin and his good deeds will follow hiln. f

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Taking the District as a whole, I find that the principles of the Order are being better understood and n10re highly appreciated than they hfLve been in years past. Charity, brotherly love and faith in each other are extending their benign sway, and the grand work of subduing man's wayward nature goes bra vely on, 1ifti~g us up to a higher and purer sppere in life, thereby assuring us a more tranquil hour in which to die. To the several Brothers who so cheerfully and efficiently assisted 111e in nlY labors, I here extend my grateful thanks. And to you, my dear sir and brother, who has honored me 'with this trust, I can but ,vish a long, peaceful and prosperous life, and unending bliss in that Home to which we are an hastening. St. Mark's Lodge. No. 93, members, 89; average attendane:.e, 12; in arrears, 5,1; dues outstanding, $181.50; real and personal property, $10,500.00; debts outstanding, $1,700.00; cash on hand, $100.00; initiated, 4: passed,4; raised,3. Westview Lodge, No. 103, members, 3G; average attendance, 8; in arrears, tit dues out路 standing, $18,00; real and personal property. $500.00; cash on hand, $158.00; initiated, 12; passed, 10; raised. 10. Bloomfi~ld Lodge, No. 153, members, 2(); average attendance, 8; in arrears, 13; dues outstanding. $45.35; real and personal property, $300.00; cash on hand, $28.43; initiated, 3; passed, 3; raised, 2. Wilson Lodge No. 191, members, 21; average attendance, 10; hI arrears, 2; dues out路 standing, $3.00; real and personal property, $.500.00; cash on hand, $2H.17; initiated, 1; passed, 1; raised, l. :Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 221, menlbers, 41; average attendance, 15; in arrears, 21; dues outstanding, $(i7.00; real and per~wnal property, $1,800.00; eash on hanel, $450.00; initiated, 2; passed, 2; raised, 2. Marble Hill Lodge, No. 298, members, 28; average attendanee, 8; in arrears, 2:3; dues outstttncling, $70.00; real and personal propel~\ty, $1,500.00; cash on hand, $100.00. vVhitewater Lodge, No. 417, members, 24; average attendance,15; in arrears, 7; dues outstanding, $28.00; real and personal property, .$200.00; cash on hand, $100.00; initiated, ~1; passed, 1; raised, 1. Trowel Lodge, No. 440, lnenlbers. 18; average attendance, H; in arrea,rs, H; dues ont standing, $2.1.00; real a,nel personal property, $22.5.00; cash 011 hand, $2H.75; initiated, 2. Exceisior Lodge, No. 441, melllbers, 58; average attendance, 12; in arrears, 2; dues outstanding, $170.00; real and persona,} property, $2,000.00; cash on hand, $3(:L88; initiated, 10; passed, 10; raised, 9. Lakeville I.odge, No. 48~), members, 33; average attendance, 12; in ~trrears, 25;' dues outstanding, $50.00; real and personal propert~r,$1,200.00; cash on ha,nd,$50.00; initiated, 7; passed, 3; raised, 5. Dexter Lodge, No. 532, members, 53; averag.e attendance, 10; dues outstanding, $30.75; real and personal property, 5:50.00; cash on hand, $14f3.40; initiated, 3; passed,8; raised,3. Zalma Lodge, No. f)"15, nlembers. 35; average attendance, 10; in arrears, 7; dnes out~ standing, $11.00; real ttnd personal property, $300.00; cash on hand,$22S.70; initiated, 1. rrotal, members, 457; twerage attendance, 10~;il1 arrears, IG6; dues outstanding, $697.GO; rea.l and personal propert~r, $19,075.00; debts ou.tstanding, $1,700.00; cash on hand, $1,454.34; initiated, 4n; passed, 37; raised, 3tL Fraternally yours, F. A. KAGE, D. G. lif. Fo)路ty-BeNmth Dist}路ict.

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259 !j'ORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

CHARLESTON, ~10.,

September H, 189H.

E. p ..... tllen, Esq., Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I take pleasure in snbmitting this, my report, as District Deputy Grand Master for District ,:No. 48. The general condition of the Fraternity in this District is good, the Lodges prosperous, and with one exception gradually increasing in membership, and harmony prevails a1110ng the Brethren so far ~tS I am able to judge. On December 28, 1898, I instituted :Morley Lodge, tT. 1>.. at ,Morley, in Scott County, and have several times since visited the Lodge; it was in good working order, and COnll)Osec:l as it is, of an fLctive, energetic membership, full of MtLsOnie zeal, I l>reclict for it "a bright futnre, and believe it will be an honor to the ()r<'ler in this part of the State. r have visited each Lodge in my District, some of thenl more thanonce, and haye held Lodges of Instruction at each place; the Brethren attended these Dleetings well and seemed williTlg to improve in knowledge of the work. On the 'whole, the ontlook ill this District is hopefnl and eneouraging. 1'hanklng you for the honorE conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, JAS. A.

BOONJ:!~,

l'"'ORTY-NINTH DIs'rRICT..

Kl<:NNETH, 1\10 â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

()etoher 5, 18H9.

E. P. Alleu,E.')IJ., Gran,d Muste1': DEAR SIR AND BRO~nIEIt-

I herewith send you report of my work as Distriet Deputy Grand Mttster for the :Masonicyear just l)ast, which you will find to be very brief. I regret that circumstances were such as to prevent me frOln devoting as much tinle to the work ~l,swas really necessary. I instituted Cardwell Lodge, U. P., at.Carc1well, :Mo., last :March, and have been informed that the Lodge there is prosp:ering. Have held one Lodge of Instruction during the ~rear at Kenneth, Mo., of three days' duration. Bro. lVleDowell was present and did all of the instructing. Ha~e conversed with nearly all of Worshipful Masters. and ~l llu.mber of members regarding Masonry in their locality and the COBclition of their Lodges, and feel safe blsta.ting thatt'he Order is in good COIHlition in this the Porty-Ninth District. Fraternally yours, .TNC>. H. DUNl\rIRE,

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FIFTIETH DISTRICT.

PIEDMONT, :Mo.. October 11.

E. F. Allen, Esq" Gi'U'lul Maste!;':

18~m.

DEAR. SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit lny report -as Deputy Grand :Slaster of the Fiftieth Masollie District. November 2, 18H8, I commissioned Past ~laster H. E. Heriff to dedicate and consecrate the New :Masollic Hall at Doniphan, :Mo. October 10th and 11th inst., I held at Greenville, Mo., a School of InstnlctioIl, which was only fairly 'well attended but good 'work done by all present. â&#x20AC;˘ Thanking you for the honor bestowed on me, I am, Fraternally :your~, I.I. W. COTTON, D. G. M. F(ftieth DfstJ'ict.

FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

E. F. Allen, Esq., Gtand Mastelr:

WEST Pr.. AINS, )10.,

September 15,

lKHH.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

Herewith I respectfully submit my ~eport as your Deputy in this, the Fifty-Pirst District: . Owing to the misfortune of losing my residence and contents'bY fire, it has been inlpossible for me to do the anlount of work for the Fraternity in my District that I otherwise would have done; however, I have done the best I could under the existing circumstances. ~Ij"first official act on July 11th: I publicly installed the officers of ~It. Zion Lodge, No. 327. April 12th, by request, I visited Woodside Lodge, No. 387, at 1'homasville, and held a School of Instruction for ten days. On my-arrival at that place I found the Lodge in a dormant state, only a few of the Brethren taking ,interest in the work, which, of course, 'was very discouraging to me, but as the tides ebb and flo,\', so does the interest in some of our Lodges, the same being true in this case, for at the first regular meeting thereafter, they received four applications for the mysteries of Freemasonry, On :May 20th I again visited Woodside. Lodge, and conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on four candidates. June 6th I visited Roekbridge Lodge, No. 435, at Rockbridge, and although I had a very favorable opinion of this Lodge from the first, I must confess it has gone beyond my most sanguine expectations. Their Hall is complete in every respect, and their work could COlnpare favorably with anv Lodge in this part of the State. June 24th I visited Alton, Lodge, and publicly installed the officers of Alton Lodge, No. 255, Woodside Lodge, No. 387, an<i Wilderness Lodge, No. 374. July 26th and 27th I held a District Lodge of Instruction in West Plains,which was fairly represented by the Lodges of the District, six of which were represented, and were very much interested in the work. ~Tuly 28th I was called to Robert Burns Lodge, No. 496, at Gainesville, and held four days' Sehool of Instruction. This Lodge is in much better condition than I expected to find it, and 1 have hopes that its future will be brighter than its past has been. During the present year I have initiated eight, passed seven, and raised nine to the sublime Degree of Master }lason, yet for reasons above mentioned, I have been unable to visit all the Lodges in my District, but by good authority I am informed that those r have not visited are in fairly good wO,rking order, peace and harmony prevailing. Thanking 3.rou for the honor; you have conferred upon me by appointing me :rour Deputy, and hoping you will pardon my shortcomings in the performance of my official duties, I remain, Fraternally yours, GEO. E. }lATTHEWS, D. G. M. EVjiy-First District.

1899.

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FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT. OZARK,

,E. F. Allen, Esq., Gra,nd Master:

'Mo., October 14, 18911.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

Yours of the 11th at hand and contents noted. I did not underst~nd that I was Deputy Grand 1:Iaster of the Fifty路Second District. r reeeived your appointment. but did not write and accept it (for reasons I could explain), and this last August some :Masolls in Taney County wanted to organize a Lodge, and I 'wrote to Brother VinciI. and he answered and said that they wrote him and that he had referred them to R. N. Gray, r). D. G. M., and路 I kne\v that Brother Gray had left the District SOIne two or three months before, and I supposed, as I had not written and aceepted the appointment, I ,vas not confirmed,and so I did1not do anything more, but referred Brother Vincil's letter to the Brethren and have heard nothing from them. That is all the official business there has been for a Deputy in this District. As far as I know, Masonry is holding its own, but not much doing, as we are in a dry streak and finnnce is very dose. If I had understood that I held the office I would have sent .YOu a report the best I could, in time to haye it printed in the Proceedings. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I remain, Fraternally yours, THOS. L. ROBERTSOX, D. O. lIf. Ft:ftu路Sec~()nd District.

FIF~TY-THIRD

DISTRIC'l'.

:MOUNT VERNON, :Mo.,

B. F. :Allen, Esq., Orand MaSle)':

Septelnber Hi, 189ft

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In cOlnpliunee wi.th the laws of the Grand Lodge I beg to submit tfle foUo'whlg as my annual report as your Deputy Grand Master, for the Fifty-Third District, In doing so, will state that the duties of my office have been very pleasaut. I have visited quite a number of Lodges, but have been unable to satisfy my desire to visit every Lodge in my District, )"et I have held myself in readiness to respond to evenT call that duty might require. April 14th I held a Lodge of Instruction at Canopy Lodge, 284, which was ver~r well attended, and the Brethren fairly well informt7d ill the work and. the Masonic la w. In April, ::.\Iay and ~1une, I held a Lodge of Instruction one night of each week, at :Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 99. . On May 15th i,vas informed that Red Oak Lodg.e, No. 4GS, had violated the laws of the Grand Lodge by charging less fees for inithttion than ~ue allowed to be charged by said la\vs, and in obedience to your order I have investigated the matter, and found that the eharge was not well founded, aU of which has been reported to you. A.ll Lodges in rny District arein a fairly good working order, except Marionville Lodge, No. :~no, which owing to the prevailing discord amollg the Brethren, very seldom (if at all) hold a meeting, I have endeavored to er~1dicatethis diseord, but so far have been unable to <10 so. There has been no other compla.ints or matters of disIHlte reported to me. I, therefore, am led to believe路 that harmonrgellerally l)revaiIs. Silll'erely thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, JOHN E.

ADA~ISO:N,

D. G. 11:[. J?iltll-Th'ircl DistriM.

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FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRIC'l'. :NJ;:OSHO,

:Mo., September 15, ISH!l.

B. P......tllen, Esq., GNI/JL(Z Mctster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith enclose short report as Deputy Grand Master of the E"ifty-fourth District. As per instruction on receiving Charter of COlllfort Lodge, I visited them, exalnined their Hall, and set them to work under Charter No. 533. Installed (Public Installation) in conjunction with Tryan R. A. C. & O. E. S., the Officers of Neosho Lodge, No. 247. Attended public celebration of St. John's Day by Stella Lodge, No. 538. Visited, during the year, four Lodges in this District. Answered all Communications. Pea.ce and harlnony seems to prevail in the Lodges as far as I kno'.v. See following reports, which show badly for the Officers of many of the IJodges, particularly iIi collection of dues. Oareless and incompetent Officers, who do not live np to their By-Laws, nor require the 1\fembers to do so, is the best lJatcnt for reducing Dlembership that has yet been invented. Neosho has a model Secretary, Oharles E. Prettyman, whose Lodge 11lerp.bership is over double any other in the District, and not one cent in arrears. 'Vhy do not others follow his example, or at least do their duty? July 25, 189H, I mailed to each Lodge a blank, requesting it be filled out and returned 011 or before September 1, and received the following returns: Neosho Lodge, No. 247, members, 103; av. attendn.nce, 20; suspended for l1on~paymellt of dues, 4; menlbers whose dues have been remitted, 6; .deaths, 1; value of real and personal property, $4,500; cash 011 hand, $300; annual Lodge dues, $8; indebtedness of Lodge, $2,500. Pineville Lodge, No. 108, melubers, 3H; aYe attendance, 15; nlembers in arrears, 23; uncollected dues, $125; value of real and personal property, $25; cash on hand, $10; annual Lodge dues, $3. Powell Lodge, ,Ko. 173, lllembers,22; avo attendance, 8; nlembers in arrears, 5; suspended for nonpayment of dues, G; members whose dues'have been remitted, 1; uIlcollected dues, $D; value of real and personal property, $210; indebtedness of IJodge,. $28. Racine Lodge, No..478, lllelllbers, 49; av. attendance, 14; nlembers in arrears, 3t3; uncollected dues, $116; value of real and personal property, $35; cash on hand, $24l. Comfort Lodge, No. 533, nlembers, 16; avo attendance, 10; uncollected dues, $10; value of real and personal property, $400; cash on hand, $10; annual IJodge dues, $2; indebtedness of Lodge, $372. Southwest City Lodge, 1\0. 466, members, 40; avo attendance, 18; members in arrears, 12; ll1embers whose dues have been remitted, 3; deaths, 1; uncollected dues, $58; value of real and personal property, $135; cash on hand, $84; annual Lodge dues, $3. Newton Lodge, No. 175, members, 50; avo attendance, 1;'); Inembers in arrears, 12; suspended for non-payment of dues, 1; members whose dues have been renlitted, 7; deaths,l; uncollected dues, $29; value of real and personal property, $[)OO; annual Lodge dues, $2.50; indebtedness of Lodge, $50. Ritchey Lodge, No. 530, members,17; av. attendance, S; members in arrears, 12; deaths, 1; uncollected dues, $41; value of real and personal property, $500; cash on hand, $80; annual Lodge dues, $2. Stella IJodge, No. 538, members, 44; avo attendance, 20; members in arrears, 1; members whose dues have been remitted,5; uncollected dues, $1; value of real and personal ptopert)!, $400; cash on hand, $200.. Fraternally yours, JAMES M. RITOHEY, D. G. .M. F'ijty-Fourth l)istl'ict

1899.J FIl?TY-FIF'fH DISTRICT. HIGBE}~.

::\10., Oetober 10, 18tm.

E. F ..Allen, Esq., Gra:nd Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to snbnlit the following, as lny report for the term ending September 30,1899: There are eight Lodges in the Fifty路Fifth District. I submitted the following six questions to the Secretary of each Lodge in the District: (1) How many have been disciplined this year? (2) Have you done any work this year~ How much'? (3) Is :Masonry in a healthy condition in your comnlunity'! (4) Does peace and harmony prevaiH (5) . Are your officers proficient in the work ? (6) 'Vhat is your greatest need'? I received answers from five of the eight I..odges. Clifton Hill, Cairo and :Milton failing to ans\ver. Prom the answers submitted I glean the following: One expelled t1nd one suspended for non路payment of dues. Three of the Lodges report work done, aggregating, 8 initiated, 7 passed, and 6 raised. Two I.Jodges, Morality and Jacksonville, report no work. To the question Is Masonry in a healthy condition in your community1" two answer yes; two answer that there is great lethargy, and one, .Jacksonville. says his Lodge is about dead, and is thinking of surrendering the Charter. All answer that peace and harmony prevail. There seems to be general satisfaction with the way in which the officers do the work. To the question " What is your greatest need?" I received a variety of answers. I will quote from each: Huntsville, ,. lYlore zeal in the work." Higbee," Better attendance and more interest." Morality," A few additions with some active young blood." 1\IIoberly, nIs to arouse路 a greater interest in our Lodge meetings." .J'acksonville, " Rest." From the above, and from nlY personal knowledge of the District, I am satisfied that the Craft in this part has no dissensi{)ns, that peace and harmoIlY prevail, and that there is a genel'allonging for an influx of good young blood. 44

Fraternally yours, J. V. ADAMS, D. G..M.

FU'tJJ~F;'t'th

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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI,

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April, 1821.. ThOS. F. RiddiCk *! jJames Kennerly *~'Villiam Bates * Archibald Gamble Oct., 1821 NathJl B. Tucker *I'Thompson Douglass *,Edward Bates *fWilliam Bates * Archibald Gamble Oct.• 1822 Nath'l B. Thcker * Thonlpson Douglass *IEdward Bates *:'Villialn G. Pettus * Archibald Gamble Oct., 1823.. ~. Nath'l B. Tucker * Geo. H. C. l\{elOd~r"""*IEdward Bates *I"Villiam G. Pettus * Archibald Gamble *lWilliUlll G. Pettlls'''*IThornton Grimsley..* Archibald Ganlble Oct., 1824 Nath'l B. Tucker *lGeo. II. C. Melody Oct., 1825 Edward .Bates *IGeo. H. C. 1felodY *I"Villiam G. Pettus *lThornton Grimsley..* Archibald Gamble Oct., 1826 Edward Bates * Ha.rdage Lane *l\fartin Ruggles *liJohn F. Ryland * Rich. T. McICinney * Hardage Lane *l\Iartin Ruggles * H. R. Gamble.. , * Thornton Grimsley Oct., 1827 Edward Bates * Geo. H. C. :Melody *jH. R. Gmnble *:Adam L. Mills * Thornton Grimsley Oct., 1828 Hardage Lane Oct., 1829 Hardage Lane * Fred L. Billon *,IH. R. Galnble *IAdam L. ~1il1s * Bernard Pratte * Geo. H. C. :Melody * Sinclair Kirtley *IAdam L.l\fills * Thomas Andrews Oct., 1830 Hardage Lane Dec., 1831... Edward Bates * Geo. H. C. lfelody *jOliver Parker *IAugustus Jones * Thomas Andrews Oct., 1832 H. R. Gamble * Geo. H. C. Melody * M. J. Noves *jIAUgustus Jones * Thomas All.drews * A. B. Chambers *!John vVilson * G. A. Tuttle * Geo. H. C. :Melody Dec., 1833 Sinc]a..ir Kirtley Nov., 1834 A. B. Chambers * Sinclair Kirtley *IIOliver Parker *jS. VI. B. CarneroT * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1835 tt A. B. Chambers * Sinclair Kirtley * Oliver parker *IS. W. B. Carnegy * Geo. H. C. Melody *IEdward Searcey *Granville Snell * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1836 S. 'V. B. Carnegy :.* John D. Daggett Oct., 1837 8. w.. B. carnegy *IIJohn D. Daggett *,A. B. Cham.bers *IThomas Andrews *. Geo. H. C. lfelody John D. Daggett *jA. B. Chambers *iA1ex. T. Douglass * Geo. H. C. 1felody Oct., 1838 S. W. B. Carnegy Oct., 1839 P. H. McBride *,A.B. Chambel's * Alex. T. Douglass *IWilliam C. Vance * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct., 1840 P. H. McBride * Joseph Foster *IA1ex. T. Douglass *fJohn Orrick * Geo.H. C. :Melody Oct., 1841 P. H. McBride *'Joab Bernard * Joseph Foster *IC. II. Bowers Geo. H. C. :MelodY Oct., 1842 P. II. !fCBride * Joab Bernard *JJo.seph Foster */'c. H. BO\l.re1.s John Simonds * Joseph Foster *IJ. 'V. S. :Mitchell * E. S. Ruggles * Fred. L. Billon Oct., 1843 P. H. :McBride Oct., 1844 J . 'V. S. Mitchell * Fred. L. Billon *iE. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * John S.·Watson Oct., 1845 J.W. S. Mitcbell * John D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles *IJ. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson Oct., 1846 John Ralls * John D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles *IJ. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby *iCyrus Osborn John 8. Watson May, 1848 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles * Cyrus Osborn IJoseph Megguire * John S. 'Vatson May, 1849 John F. Ryland * E. S. Ruggles * Joseph .M::egguire *IP. Draper * John 1L Reed 1tfay, 1850 John F. Ryland :f.: B. W. Grover * P. Draper *IS. F. Currie * J. T. Johnson May, 1851 B. W. Grover * E. S. Ruggles * S. F. Currie *!J. II. Turner * J. T. Johnson 1tfay. 1852 B. 'V. Grover * S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner *iS. H. Saunders * J. T. Johnson June, 1853 Wilson Brown * L. S. Cornwell *,J. 'V. chenoweth *,IR. C. Hill * Joseph Foster 14ay, 1854 L. S. Cornwell * D. P. \Vallillgford *IJames H. Britton , ** Joseph Foster ~faYt 1855 L. 8. Cornwell. * **IJ. 'V. Chenoweth *iH. E. Van Orsdell * John D. Daggett May, 1856 Benjamin 8harp * 'V.A. Cunningham l::;. H. Saunders :*lMarcus Boyd * John D. Daggett May, 1857 8. H. Saunders * P. Draper *f}farcus Boyd *lJ. F. Houston * John D. Daggett }fay, 1858 8. H. Saullders *iMarcus, Boyd *iJohn F.Houston *,JohnDecker * John D. Daggett May, 1859 :Marcus Boyd *IM. H. McFarland *l,V. R. Penick *,John Decker * John D. Dnggett

* Willianl Renshaw.* * 'Villiam Renshaw.* * 'Villiam Renshaw.* * T. Douglass.* * T. Douglass.* * John D.. Daggett. * * John D. Dagget.t.* * John D. Daggett.* * Jl)hn D. Daggett.* * John D. Daggett.* * Fred. L. Billon.* * Fred. L. BilloFl.* * Fred. L. Billon.* * John Garnett.* * Thomas "V. Conyers.* * Thomas 'V. Conyers.* * Richard B. DallaJll.* * Richard B. Dallam . .* * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallanl.* * Richard B. Dallam.* *jRiChard B. Dallaul.* * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. Dallaln.* * Fred. L. Billon.* * Fred. L. Billon * * J. "V. S. :Mltchell.* * J. \V. S. !Htchell.* * C. D. W. Johnson.* * C. D. ,V. Johnson.* * C. D. W. Johnson.* * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. 'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O·Sullivan.* * A. O'8ullivan.* *IA. O'Sullivan.* *iA. O'Sullivan.* *IA. O'Sullivftu.*

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* R. Pellick * John Decker George '''hitcomb * John H. Turl1er..· John H. 'furner * N. IJoker John F. IIouston * John D. Vincil. John F. HoustOl1 * John D. Vince John D. VincH ,V. E. DUllSCOlllb vV.. E. Dun.scomb * c. A. R owle:y John D. VincH R. :8. Andersoll 'Villianl Do. ~{uir * T. E. Garrett Thomas E. Garrett R. E. Andersoll ThOlnas E. Garrett R. }4;. Anderson Samuel H. Owens * J. E. Ryland R. E. Anderson : John 'V. Luke John Luke * Xellophon Ryland James E. Cadle * Xenophon Ryland Xen. Ryland Thos. C. Ready T. C. Ready * Noah M. Givan Noah M. Givan Jos. S. Browne Jos. S. Browne \V. R. Stubblefield W. R. Stubblefield Alex. M. Dockery Alex. lL Dockery Rev. Chas. C. \Voods Chas. C. W()ods Lee A. HalL Lee A. Hall R. F. Stevenson Robert F. Stevenson.. James W. Boyd James 'V. Boyd George R. Hunt Geo. R. Hunt * 'V. 1\1:. '~rilliams Wm. ~L Williams James P. \Vood James P. Wood * Theodore Brace Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker Geo. E. 'Valker B. H. Illgram B. H. Ingram Juo. R. Parson Jno. R. Parsoll Harry Keene Harry Keene J. B. Thomas J. B. ThOlllas A. M. Hough A. ~f. Hough D. A. Jamisoll D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard F. J. Tygard E. F. Aqel1 E. F. Allen C. H. Brlggs C. H. Briggs CampbelIWella

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*!Samuel ~L Hares * John D. Daggett *!A. L. l\fcGregor * John D. Daggett *jSanluel Russell * John D. Daggett jA, 1.1. :McGregor * John D. Daggett A. L. ~{cGregor *l:MRrtin Collins 'Vln. N. IJoker j:Martin Co11ins iR. E. Anderson \tYm. N. 1Joker: * R. E. Andersol1 tA. L. :UcG ·egor * 'VU1. N. Loker * '1.\ E. Ga. rrett ''Vnl: D. ~~.ir *I".Tln .. N. LOker "TIn. D. ~fuir *iA. ~f. Dockery "Vnl. N. Loker Alex.. :M. Do..e ker y ;"SRll1Uel H. owens"'*I,,,r1n. N. I~oker Samuel H.Owells *!John :K Ryland \iVm. N. 1~oker Sa1l1uel II. Owens *,Johll E. Ryland \Vln. N. I~oker John 'V. Luke *IJas. E. Cadle * "'m. N. Loker * Jus. E. Cadle *IXenophon Ryland \Vm. N. Loker Jas. E. Cadle *(fhos. C. Ready * WIn. N. Loker Thos. C. Ready *jNoah l\L Givan vVm N. Loker * Noah M. Givan l}!. G. IIubble \Vm. N. Loker Jos. S. Browne R. Stubblefield Wm. N. I.;oker '''m. R. Stubblefield.. ,Jas. E. Carter * John W. IJuke Jas. E. Carter 1f *JAlex. 1\f. Dockery John W. Luke Chas. C. vVoods ILee A. Hall John 'V. Luke Lee A. Hall. - .!Robt. F~ Stevenson John \V.. Luke Robt. F. Stevellson ,James VV. Boyd Samuel M. Kennard Janl8S W'. Boyd IGeo. R. IIunt * Samuel1\f. Kenl1ard George R~ Hunt *11\'rm. M. \Villiams Samuel M. Kennard M. 'Villiams James P. ~Tood * Samuel M. Kenl1ard James P. ~TOOd *I'Henry L. Rogers Samuel M. Kennard * Theodore Brace Geo. E. 'Valker Samuel ~L Kennard Geo. E. Walker B. H. In . am Samuel :&1. Kenllard B. H. Ingrtu,n jIJllO. R. ~rson Salnuel}!. Kennard /Jno. R. Parson Harry Keene 8arodel M. Kennard Harry Keen,e jJ. B. Thomas Samuel M:. Kennard J. B. Thomas lA. M. Hough Samuel M. Kennard M. Ho~gh ID. A. Jamison Samuel M. ISel1nard E>. A. Jamlson tF. J. Tygard Samuel M. Kennard F. J. Tyg-ard IE. F. Allen Samuel :M. Keuuard E. F. Allen 1C. H. Briggs ~ ISamuel M:. Kennard C. H. Brig~ jCalnpben \'\Toens: ISamuel M. I5ennard I.camPbell ,ells JOSCPh C. Flnag lll smllllcl M. Kennarc1 roaePh C. Finagin ,.JOhn C. yocum Samuel.M. Kennard

*iJohll Decker *IIGeo. 'Vhitcomb * '''m. N. Loker * John D. Vincil

j,v.

*I'vm.

\\I.

,.i.,."."

* Deceased.

t Died August 11th, 1866, while in office. t Appointed August 18th, 18661 by John D. ~

DIed April 11th, 1877, While ill office.

;

*A. OJSnllivan.* *·A. O'Sullivan.*

*A. O'Sullivan.* *.A. O'Sullivan.* *A. O'SullivRll.* *,A. O'Sullivan.* *iA. O'Sullivan.* t *: G. Frank Gouley.*t *.G. Frank Gouley.* *;G. Frank Goule):r.* *iG. Ii'rank Goule~T.* ~!G. Frank Gouley.* */G. Frank Gouley.* *IG. Frank Gouley.* *iG. Frank Gouley.* *IG. Frank Gouley.* *jG. Frank Gouley.* ~ II *lJohn D. Vincil. *IJohn D. VinciL *iJohn D. Vincil. *IJohn D. Vincil. *IJohn D. V!ncp. 1JOhll D. VlnCIl. 1John D. Vincil. IJohn D. VincH. ITohn D. Vincil. :John D. VincH. IJohn D. Vincil. ;Johll D. VillCil. !John D. V!ncp. !John D. VInCI!.

00 <:..0

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[J0llll D. V~llCP. :JOh11 D. VInCI!. IJohll D. V!ncp. .'Jobn D. VInCI]. :John D. Vincil. ,John D. Vincil. ,John D. V!Ilcil. ,Jobll D. VInci1-

John II. VlncH.

II John 'V. Luke served, by appoilltluent, as Grand Secretary. frorn

Vincil, G. :M.

April 11th, 1877, to October 11th, 1877, and clied October, 18&'S. Died within one week after his installation. was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-masonic **'Vithdrawn from :Masollry. [exPitement. ~

tt Thel'e

OFFIOERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 22n. 1821

JA}.IES EDWARD BATES, lViJrskip!tu Master. JOSEPH V. GARNIER. Treasurer

KEi~NERLY,

Senior "Varden. \VILLIAM BATES. Junior ll"Q')·de71. ABRAM BECK. Secreta,ry.

c~ ~ ~,

AppendLc.

B66

[Oct.

IlE(JitPlr!'ULATION OF

GI\AND

Chartered Lodges 011 the Rolls, October, 1898............................................ 564: Ceased to exist during 1898-99 12 (]hartered October 19, 1899 . 1'otal Lodges, 1899 Total Lodges represented, 1899

. .

552 <1

556 35C}

MEMBERSHIP RETURNS.

Initiated ;

1,722

Passett 1,575 Raised . Affiliated Reinstated Dimitted ,.................. Suspended for unmasonic conduct......................................................... Suspended for non~payment of dues ~........ Expelled... Died

825 i,'~13

766 a9 781

2i 516

2,129

C+ain

2,727

598

NOTE.-The nlenlbership obtained from the reporting Lodges amounts to 31,930 'l'here are nine delinquent Lodges from which returns have been received. Last' year these Lodges returned 223 members. Estimating their membership at the same. the total membership will foot up 32,153.

1899.J

])ISTRICTS l\ND I). D. GI1AND lVIASrrEI{S. GRAND

SECI~ETARY'S

ST.A.TEMENT

SHOWING I..OC.A:rrON OF

FIRST DISTRICT. ED"\YARD HIGBEE. D. D. G. {.vunty.

Clark, do do do do do

.1.\"'0.

167 180 290 318 362 436

~L, I,A~CASTJl~R.

...V(une of Locl!Je..

Revere Des Moines Fairmount Eldorado Hiraul Gothic

244 259 380 427

., ~

Scotland........................ 16 Menlphis do , . 72 <1orin Schuyler do do do

Location.

Middle Fabius Lodge of I,ove Queen City Glenwood

Revere. Athens. Wyaconda. Luray. Kahoka. Alexandria. JVlemphis. Gorin. Downing. Lancaster. Queen City. Glen'vood.

SECOND DISTRICT. A. FISHER, D. D. G.

Adair do do

~I.,

105 Kirksville 319 Paulville 366 Adair

LA BELLE.

Kirksville. Brashear. Kirksville.

Appendia;.

268 Second District Contlnu,ed.]

Name 0'( Lodge.

.No.

County.

[Oct. Location•

Knox do do do do

6 Ark 168 Colony 181 Novelty 291 Edina 414 Greensburg

Ne'vark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. " Greensburg.

Le,vis do do do do

24 Wyaconda 58 Monticello 222 La Belle............... 287 Craft 370 'Villiamstown 494 Lewistown ~

La Grange. Monticello. La Belle. Canton. Williamstown. Lewistown.

THIRD DISTRIOT. JOHN J. DILLINGER, D. 3D. G. M., O\VASCO.

Putnaul do do

171 Hartford 206 Somerset 210 Unionville

Sullivan......................... do ~ do .. .. do do do do ..,

32 126 159 190 349 389

Humphreys Seaman Green Oity Putnam Pollock Arcana 540 'Vinigan

Hartford. Powersville. Unionville.

Hulllphreys. 1vlilan. Green Oity. Newtovvn. Pollock. Harris. Winigan.

FOURTH DISTRICT. C. W. BOLSTER,

D. D.G. M., PRINCETON.

Grundy do do , do

111 253 423 524

Trenton Trenton. Laredo Laredo. Galt.•...............•........Galt. Spickardsville Spickards.

Mercer do

35 Mercer 258 Ravanna

Princeton. Ravanna.

1899.J

Appendii.

269

FIFTH DISTRICT. T. A DUNN, D. D. G. M., BETHANY. County.

Harrison do do do do do Gentry........................... do do do : do do do Worth................... do do do

.No.

.Name of Lodge.

97 128 257 328 395 556

Bethany Lorraine Lodge of 1/ight Cainesville Hatfield Prairie " Havana Stanberry Gentryville Athens Alanthus Ryland Ancient Craft Grant City Defiance Allensville Jonathan

21 109

125 127 252 332

377 66 88 198 321

Lacer-lion.

Bethany. Ridgeway. Eagleville. Cainesville. Hatfield. Gilman Oity. ~fcFall.

Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. Berlin. King City. Grant City. Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SIXTH DISTRICT. JOS. E. REESE, D. D. G. :M:., :MARYVILLE.

Nodaway....................... do do do do do do do do do do do do ..

50 165 196 201 301

329 442 465 470 472 474 507 511

Xenia Hopkins. Maryville Maryville. Quitman Quitman. Ravenwood Ravenwood. Whitehall Barnard. Kennedy Elmo. Burlington Burlington Junct. Gaynor City Parnell. Nodaway Maryville. Pickering Pickering. Guilford Guilford. Clearmont.....â&#x20AC;˘...........Clearmont. Skidmore Skidlnore.

SEVENTH DISTRIOT. GEO. S. BAIRD, D. D. G. 1\:1., FAIRli"AX.

Atchison................ do

157 North Star 200 Sonora

Rockport. Watson.

[Oct.

270 Seventh District Contbmed.] County•

.No.

.A.tchison do

358 North -"VVest 483 Fairfax

Holt do do do

112 139 214 294

Na,me oj Lodge.

Location•

Tarkio. Fairfax.

Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. l\Iound City.

l\iaitland Oregon Forest Oity l\iound Oity

EIGHTH DISTRICT. E. J:4\ HARTZELl.;, D. D. G. lvI., ST. JOSEPH.

Andrew........................ do do do do do do Buchanan do do do do do do do do

71 Savannah Savannah. 138 Lincoln Filhnore. 162 vVhitesville \Vhitesville 248 Rochester Helena. 320 Anlazonia..............•...Alnazonia. 404 Rosendale Rosendale. 413 .Valley Bolckow. 10 .Agency 22 \Vellington 78 St. Joseph 150 Birming 189 Zeredatha 238 Rushville 331 Charity 376 King Hill 508 Saxton

i\gency. De I{alb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. Adalns. Saxton.

NINTHDISTRIOT. ROBT. E. MAUPIN, D. D. G. M., PATTONSBURG.

De Kalb do do do do

124 235 308 317 559

Union Star Weatherby Parrott Osborn Olarksdale

Daviess do do do

15 65 106 285

Western Star Pattonsburg Gallatin Earl.

Union Star. vVeatherby. Maysville. Osborn. Clarksdale. Winston. Pattonsburg. Gallatin. Coffeysburg.

1899.J ::V-inth Disli'lcl

County.

271 Continztecl.] No.

Daviess do do

-. .

Name of Lodge.

488 Lock Spring 500 Jameson 564 Jamesport

Loca.tion,.

Lock Spring. J anleson. Jamesport.

TENTH DISTRICT. Z. T. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., LATHROP.

Clinton........... do do do

62 113 397 506

VinciL Plattsburg Gower Lathrop

Garneron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT. REUBEN BARNEY, SR., D. D. G. :M., CHILLlcorrHE.

Caldwell............... do do do do do do

Livingston............... do do do do do do do

118 135 224 232 334 523 561

Kingston Braymer Hamilton Polo Breckenridge Kidder

Friendship Spring I-lill. Benevolence Chillicothe Farmersville 'Vheeling Avalon Dawn

155 170 333 388 434 505 539

CowgilL

Kingston. Braymer. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. Kidder. ,Cowgill. Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica. Chillicothe. Chula. vVheeling. l\..valon. Dav\rn.

T'VELFTH DISTRICT. C. C. BIGGER, D. D. G. M., LACLEDE.

Linn. do . do

do do do do

82 86 227 233 325 481 510

Jackson Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery Marceline Biswell

Linneus. Brookfield. ".Laclede. Bucklin. Meadville. .lVlarceline. Bro路wning.

Append1:X.

[Oct.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. SIDNEY R. WOOD, D. D. G. !1., LA PLATA. ,1.Yo.

COltnty.

. l\1acon........................... do do do do : do do

J ••••••••••••

Shelby........................... do do do do

38 102 146 172 237 268 402

,Name oj Lodge.

Callao Bloomington McGee Censer La Plata Lodge of Truth Gavel.

96 St. Andre'w's 228 Shelbina

305 Clarence 415 Hunnewell 537 Bethel.

Location•

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. New Cambria. Shelbyville. Shelbina. Clarence.. HunnewelL BetbeL

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. E. :MAYHALL, D. D. G. Y., NE\V LONDON. ~Iarion.......

do do do

.. ...

Ralls........................ do do

Palmyra St. John HannibaL Philadelphia

Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

33 Ralls 302 Lick Creek 307 Ne'w London

Centre. Perry. Ne'\v London.

18 28 188 502

Pike.............................. 14 Cyrene do 17 Clarksville do 92 Perseverance do do do do

136 192 399 499

Phrenix Frankford Pike Paynesville

Cyrene. Clarksville. Louisiana. BowlingGreen. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. A. T. VAUGHN, D. D. G. M., PARIS.

Monroe.......................... 19 Paris Union 23 Florida do 42 l\liddle Grove do

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove.

1899.J

Appendi.c..

278

Fifteenth District Continued.]

County.

No.

.;.Vanu oj Lodge.

LocaUon.

Monroe City. Madison. Woodlawn. Granville.. Santa Fe.

Monroe.......................... 64 lVlonroe do 91 Madison do 223 Woodlawn do 240 Granville do 462 Santa Fe

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. ED. T. }IILLE.R, D. D. G. :\1., BRUNSWIOK.

Ohariton........................ do ... do do .. do· do . do do . .. do do

73 74 122 202 208 394 426 498 525 546

Eureka Warren Triplett Westville Salisbury Dagan Rothville Pee Dee Cunningham Prairie Hill

Brunswick. '" .. Keytesville. Triplett. Westville. Salisbury. Mendon. Rothville. Musselfork. S'l:lmner. Prairie HilL

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. S.•J. JONES, D. D. G. lVI., HAI.lE.

Carroll........................... do do do do

39 52 101 216 249

DeWitt Wakanda Bogard Hale Oarroll

DeV\Titt. Carrollton. Bogard.. Hale City. Norborne.

Ray.......... do do do do do

57 309 322 ·338 393 444

Richmond King Hiranl. Hardin Myrtle

Richmond. Knoxville. Hardin. Millville. Lawson. Orrick.

Bee.Hiv-re Ada.

l:."T ,-::!. UIrT\l::t'I'U''1\:TrmU

B. P. OORBIN, );).

Clay do do do G. L. Ap.-18.

~...........

13 31 ,......... 49 ., .. 193

DIS1'RICT. G. M., LIBERTY.

:Rising Sun Liberty Hay'nesville A,ngerona

Barry. Liberty. HQlt. Missouri City.

[Oct. Eighteenth District Cominued.]

County.

j.Yo.

J:.tame of L()dg(~.

Olay Acacia , 311 l{earney ~ 438 Tenlperance

Clay do

do do

Location.

Excelsior Springs. (xosneyville. I~earney. ' Sluithville.

207 289

NINETEENTJI DISTRICT. A. J.

Platte

C:OL~L\.N,

do do do do do do

..1

D. D. G. M."J:>LATTE CITY.

53 '\Teston 120 Cornpass 169 Calnden Point 204 Rowley 339 Fidelity 355 Adelphi.

Caulden Point. Dearborn. F::"Lrley. Edgerton.

504 Platte City

Platte City.

"'\Veston. Parkville.

T'VENTIETII DISTRIOT. VANF. BOOR, D. D. G. M., KANSAS Crry.

Jackson do do do do do do do do

".....

do do

do do do do db

â&#x20AC;˘............ ~

76 104 219 220 2(33 299 SIB ..324 337 340 391 392 501 522 547 563

Independence Heroine

Albert Pike Kansas City SumIl1it Temple RuraL IVfcDonald Blue Springs

Westport Raytown

Ohristian . Buckner Gate City South Gate York

Independence. I(ansasCity. Kansas City. Kansas City. Lee's SUIDluit. I{ansas City.

Kansas City. ,

Independenee. Blue Springs.

Westport. Raytown. '" Oak Grove. Buckner. I{ansas City. Kansas City. ~Kansas City.

1899.J TvVENTY-FIRST DISTli.ICT. C. L. FROST, D. D. G. M" ODESSA. County.

Jlto.

Lafayette........................ do do .. do do do

61 149 364 437 464 476

.,LVmne Ql Lodge.

"'raverly Lexington Higginsville Lafayette .A.unville Mount Ifope

Location.

"'\Vaverly. Lexington. I-ligginsville. Corder. A.ullville. Odessa.

'rWENTY-SEOOND I)!STRICT. D. M. PINKERTON, D. D. G. M., BLACKBURN.

Saline............................ 55 A.rrow Roek do 63 Cambridge do 85 Miami do 205 Trilumina do do

217 275

do do do

Barbee Tranquillity 487 Herndon 518 Oriental 560 Nelson

i\srow Rock,.

Slater. Mianli. .lVrarshall. S","eet Springs. Orearville. Herndon. Blnckburn. Nelson.

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. A. L. ROSS, D. D. G. M;, VERSAILLES.

Cooper........................... 36 Cooper do 142 Ple~88.nt Grove 277 vVm. D. Muir do .45~

do do

50'3

Howard........ do do do

Morgan..........

Wanaee

Prairie Home

4: Howard 47 Fayette ...............51 LivingSton ".. 70 Arms~r()ng

117 Versa;illes

Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove. Bunceton. Prairie HOlne.

NewFranklin. Fayette. Glasgow. A.rmstrong. \1 ersailles.

.i4ppendix. '

276

[Oct.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. F. D. HUBBELL, D. D. G. M., COLU)lBIA.

...Yo.

County.

Boone... do do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Centralia Rocheport 114 Twiligbt 156 Ashland 174 Sturgeon 336 Hallsville~ 356 .A.llcient Landmark 59 67

Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg.

TWENTY-FIFTI-I DISTRICT. A. S. HOUSTON, D. D. G. M., MEXICO.

Audrain.......................... 81 Central do 115 IJaddonia do 266 SociaL 354 Hebron do 491 Vandalia do do 544 Mexico Gallaway........................ do do do do do do

8 48 60 154 242

Williamsburg Fulton Nevv Bloomfield Concord Portland 357 .i\UX asse 425 Gedar Oity

young's Creek. Laddonia. Martinsburg. Mexico. Vandalia. Mexico. ~

Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Hatton. Readsville. Aux Vasse. Cedar City.

T'VENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. P. P. ELLIS, D. D. G. 1\11., NEW FLORENCE.

Montgomery do do do

do do

178 , 194' 246 261 457 492

GrisV\rold Wellsville Montgomery City Florence Jonesburg Daggett

Price's Branch. Wellsville. Montgomery City New Florence. J onesburg. McKittrick.

1899.J

1277 TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. CRAS. W. MEYER, D. D. G. M., :MOSCOW :MILLS.

County.

LocatiO'n.

.flame oj Lodge.

Lincoln.......................... do do do -do do ..; do

Tro~r.

34 TroJr

75 141 199 270 473 558

Silex .': Chain of Rocks New Hope New Salem Ninevehu Moscow , u

•••••••••••••••

Silex. Owen. Elsberry. A.rgentviUe. Oln-ey. Moscow Mills.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRIO'I'. CHAS. J. WALKER, D. D. G.:M:., "WENTZVILLE.

St. Charles..................... 46 Wentzville ~ 241 Palestine do do 260 Mechanicsville

Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsvilie.

Warren.......................... 11 Pauldingville

Wright City.

TWENTY-NINTH· DISTRIC'r. W. S. EPPERSON, D. D. G. M., SEDALIA.

Pettis y'" do Benton do

Johnson do do do do do do

236 Sedalia 272 Granite

Sedalia. Sedalia.

378 Warsaw

Warsaw. Palo Pinto.

418 Clear Creek

245 '" 262 264 265 274 280 313 428

Knob Noster Holden Fayetteville Corinthian Cold Spring Lodge of Peace Kingsville Pittsville

Knob Noster. Holden. Fayetteville. Warrensburg. Leeton. Chilhowee. Kingsville. Pittsville.

[Oct.'

.A..Pl)end£.c.

278

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. J. T. SHORT, D. D. G. M" .JEFFERSON CITY.

...Y"wne oj Lodge.

County.

Cole........................ do . do

Location.

43 Jefferson 90 Russellville 211 Hickory Hill

J effersoll City. Russellville.

Hickory Hill.

134 Pleasant Mount

Olean.

do ...........•..... ~

203

Brunlley.

do do

381 Ionia•.......................Eldon. 410 Iberia Iberia.

11iller

IVloniteau do do

BrU1111ey

;.............. 56 Tipton 183 California 295 lVIoniteau

~. 553

Osage do

326

Tipton. California. J amesto"Yvn. Clarksburg.

Olarksburg

185 Cban1ois

Chan10is.

I~inn

I~inn.

THIRTY-FIRSrr DISTRICT. JOHN ISBELL, D. D. G. 1f., WASHINGTON. ~ranklin.

do do

,.. ..

do' do

do Gasconade............... do

27 Evergreen 69 Sullivan 251 Hope 363 Fraternal. 534 Colulnbia 541 Franklin

37 Cedar 123 Hernlann

Ne"w I-Iaven. Sullivan. \Vashingtoll. Robertsville. Pacific. St. Clair. Owensville. Hermann.

THIRTY-SEOOND DISTRIOT. R. W. McMULLIN, D. D. G. M., HILLSBORO. ~Tefferson

do do

119 De Soto 164 J oachhn 256 Shekinah

Washington................... 12 Tyro do 131 Potosi. 143 Irondale de Ste. Genevieve

226 Saline

De Soto. Hillsboro. Festus.

Caledonia. Potosi. Ironda;le. St. Mary's.

1899.J

279 THIRTY-THIRD })ISTRIorr. HO\VARD WATSON, D.D. G. J.\'1., ST. LOUIS.

County.

l'lO.

Name.oj Lod,ge.

Location.

St. Louis City..................

1 Missouri. St. Louis. do 2 Meridian St. Louis. do 3 Beacon St. I..Iouis. do 9 George Washington St. Louis. do 20 St. I~ouis St. Louis. do 25 Naphtali. St. Louis. do 40 Mount Moriah.. · St. Louis. do 79 Polar Star St. Louis. do 121 Erwin St. Louis. do 163 Occidental St. Louis. do 179 Pride of the vVest St. Louis. do 218 Goodlfope St. Louis. tio 243 Keystone St. Louis. do 267 . A.urora St. I.-Iouis. do 282 COSInas St. Louis. do 323 Corner Stone St. Louis. do 353 Benton St. Louis. do 860 Tu8oon St. Louis. , St. Louis. do 416 Cache St. Louis. do 420 rtaska (10 ••••••.••.•••••••• 443 Anchor St. I.louis. do 445 West Gate St. Louis. St. Louis. do .................• 460 Larnbskin do 520 Clifton Heights St. Louis. 8t. Louis. do 550 RoseBIIL St. Louis County............ 45 Bonbomme Ballwin. do ·80 Bridgeton Bridgeton. do 84 WehsterGroves Webster Groves. Eureka. do 95 Meramec Fenton. do 281 ~etJ;ton Kirkwood. do 484 ItifikwdPa. do 542 Fe'~son Ferguson. THIRTY-:FOU;Q'lH

DISTI~IOT.

CYRUS H.~rONES,l). D. G. M., ROLLA.

Crawford.... do

D!ent

77 Lebanon 312 Cl.lba 225 Salem

Steelville. Cuba. Salem.

Apl)endi.c.

280 Thirty-jow'flt District Continued. J County. ).Vo.

[Oct.

lVame of Lodge.

Location.

:f.t'!aries do

94 ·Vienna 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Vichy.

Phelps do do

213 Rolla 230 St. Jalnes 347 Spring Creek

Rolla. St. James. Edgar Springs.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRIOT. vV. H. BARRET'r, D. D. G,

Cass do do do do do do .. do

~1.,

HARRISONVILLE.

54 Index

Garden City. Cass Harrisonville. Grand River Freeman. Wadesburg Creighton. Nonpareil .o: •••••••••••• East Lynne. Dayton Dayton. Belton Belton.. 451 Raymore Raylnore. 480 Jewel. Pleasant Hill. 485 Coldwater Drexel.

147 276 348 372 386 450

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. O. D. AUSTIN, D. D. G. M•• BUTIlER.

Bates do do do do do do

130 Hume 140 Papinville 254 Butler

350 368 479 '......................... 554

Tyrian Crescent Hill Rich Hill Foster

Huule. Papinville. Butler. Johnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. L. ELLISTON, D. D. G. M., CLINTON.

Henry......... do

do do

29 Windsor 286 Urich 343 Agricola 408 lVIontrose

vVindsor. Urich. Petersburg. l\fontrose.

Apl)en(l£x.

1899.J Thirty-seventh District Continued.] 2"10.

County.

Henry.... .. do do do St. Clair do do do do·

•••••••••

281

.lvame of Lodge.

Location.

548 552 557 562

Clinton Calhoun Blairsto'wn Deepwater

Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater.

273 342 403 412 419

St. Clair Circle J.Jowry City t\.ppleton City Star

Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN W. FARRIS, D. D. G. M., LEBANON.

Oamden do

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek

Laclede.... do do

432

Pulaski do

346 Arlington 375 Waynesville

83 J.Jaclede Competition 528 Conway

Linn Creek. .lVrack's Creek. Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

fU • • • • •

Dixon.

"raynesville.

THIRTY..NINTH DISTRICT. WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN, D. D. G. M., BOLIVAR.

Dallas. do do

p •••••••••

361 Riddick Buffalo. 396 Western Light Louisburg. 421 Urbana ......•..............Urbana.

Hickory do

279 Hogle's Creek 288 Hennitage

Wheatland. Hermitage.

Polk do do do do

144 160 195 431 467

Humansville. Morrisville. Bolh;rar. Half\Vay. Plea.e,ant Hope.

0 •••••••••••••••••

Modern Pleasant Bolivar Cement Pleasant Hope

.A.ppernlLr.

282

[Oct.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. SEYMOUR HOy'r, D. D. G. Cou,ntll.

.Yo.

Ce<.lilr do do ..t do

,'" .

GREENFIELD.

...Yame of Lodge.

Location.

283 Stockton 315 Jerusalem 373 Amity.".....••........ : 482 Clintonville

D~lde..............................

do do do do

~L,

Stockton. Jerico. Filley. Eldorado Springs.

87 Washington :359 405 458 521

Greenfield.

l1arrett Everton l\;Ielville

Arcola. Everton. Dadeville.

Lockwood

Loekvvood.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. R. L. WARDIN. D. D. G.lV1., NEVADA.

Vernon do

w....

....•... 303 Osage

N evada. Sheldon. Schell City. Montevallo. Bronaugh. Richards.

Sheldon 448 . Schell City 490- lVIontevallo 493 Viernon 495 Unity 371

do do do do Barton do do do

I-Iernlon 292 Lamar 475 Golden 516 l\iilford

187

Liberal. Lamar. Golden City. Milford.

FORTY-SEOOND DISTRICT. HARMON CLINE, D.D. G. !v!., JOPLIN.

Jasper

197 Carthage 293 Sarcoxie ".. 335 Joplin

do do

do do do

345 Fel1owship 398 Jasper 401 CarterviUe 471 MineraL 512 Webb City 549 Carl (Tunction

Ca.rthage. Sarcoxie. J oplin. Joplin. Jasper. Carterville. Oronogo. Webb City. Carl Jl1l1ctfon.

1899.J

.A·l)pendLc" FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. T. G. GOLDSMrrH, D. D. G. M., SPRINGFIELD. ..1.Vo.

COLLnty.

("ireene do do do do do do

5 7 100 271 297 422 449 497

\Vebster do do do do do

300 439 459 477 529

(io

.Nmne of Lodge.

Location.

United O'Sulli van Ash Grove Solomon Ozark " Gate of the Tenlple Bois D'_~rc Strafford ,

Springfield. \Valnut Grove. Ash Grove. Springfield. Fair Grove. Springfield. Bois D'Arc. Strafford.

\Vebster Doric Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Niangua

lVlarshfield. :B~lk]and.

Marshfield. Seymour. " Henderson. Niangua.

FORTY-FO'URTH DISTRICT. ROBER'!' LAMAR, D. D. G.

~:L,

HOUSTON.

])ouglas....................... do do

26 ~~ va 182 Pilot Knob 382 Mt.. Ararat

A v·a. Richville. Topaz.

Texas do

116 145 177 469 555

Cabool. Licking. Houston. Plato. SuIDIl1erville.

(I 0'

•••.••••••••••..••.•.•..••••••

do do

... ..

\Vright do

Barnes Latimer Texas Plato Sunlnlervi11e

158 Mountain Grove 411 ~J oppa 548 Mansfield

1V[ountainGl·ove. Hartville. lVlansfield.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. T. W. COTTON, D. D. G. lI" VAN BUREN.

GaIter

509

,ra:nlBuren

Van Buren.

Reynolds

239 Hopewell 455 BarI1;esville

Lesterville. Ellington.

do '" .. .. :sna.n.:nOJ1. .. .......

,........ 137 Delphian 430 "'Tinona,

Birch Tree. Winona.

[Oct. FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. J. MARSHALL, D. D. G. County.

No.

~I.,

DOE RUN.

lYame of Lodge.

Locai'ion.

Iron do

133 Star of the West 351 IV[osaic .. ~

lronton. Belleview.

Madison

110 IVIarcus

Fredericktown.

St. Francois...... do

41 132 234 424 535 551

Bislnarck. Farmington. Libertyville. Bonne Terre. Blackwell. Doe Run.

do ~

do do do

Bislnarck Farmington St. Francois Sanlaritan BlackwelL Pendleton

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G.

Bollinger do do do

.. ..

Cape Girardeau do do do do

eo..

~L,

CAPE GIRARDEAU.

298 417 440 545

lVIarble Hill White'\Vater Trowel. Zalnla

Marble Hill. Laflin. Lutesville. Zallna.

93 103 191 221 441

St. Marks 'Vest Vie'v vVilson Mystic Tie Excelsior . ~

Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. J ackson.

Perry

Stoddard.............. do do I

153 Bloomfield 489 Lakeville 532 Dexter

. Bloomfield. Bell City. Dexter.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. M., CHARLESTON.

Mississippi....... do Scott do do

...330 Bertrand 407 Charleston

Bertrand. Cbarleston.

J84 l\iorley 306 Ashlar 310 Sikeston

l\!orley. Oomulerce. Sikeston,

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A.ppendi.c.

285

FOH,TY-NINTH DISTRIOT.

H. OATHOUT, D. D. G. )1:., CAMPBEIJL.

Cou,nll/.

No.

Dunklin do do do do New Madrid do do Pemiscot do ...•............•.......

.Name of Lodge.

Locatwn.

68 212 215 231

Kennett Four lVIile Hornersville Card"rell 406 Malden 166 Portageville 176 Point Pleasant 429 New Madrid 454 Cecil .' 4(31 Oaruthersville

Kennett. Campbel1. Caruth. Cardwell. 1Vlalden. Portageville. Point Pleasant. New Madrid. Cot.toll\vood Point. Caruthersville.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. LEE W. COTTON, D. D. G. lL,PIEDMONT.

Butler........................... ; Ripley do do' \Vayne do

209 304 314 369 107

Poplar Bluff Faithful Pine Composite Willialnsville 526 'Vayne

Poplar Bluff. Fair Dealing. Pine. Doniphan. Greenville. Piedmont.

FIFTY -FIRST' DISTRIOT. GEO. E. MATTHEWS, D. D. G. lL, WEST PLAINS.

Howell do Oregon......... .. do do do

. .. y.

Ozark.............. .. .. do do

327 536 255 374 387 463 365 435

Mt. Zion Ingornar Alton Wilderness Woodside Olifton Bayou Roekbridge

:\Vest Plains. Willow Springs. Alton. Wilderness. Thomasville. Thayer. Bakersfield. Rockbridge. G·ainesviUe.

496 Ronert Burns FIFTY-SEOOND.DISTRIOT.

T. IJ. ROBERTSON,]). D. G.1L, OZARK.

Ohristian. do

do Taney do

.. 296 Spfli,ri;a 352 Frit~nd · 379 Bil~il1l.gs 229 ClafliIl 453 Forsyth

Sparta. Ozark. Billings. Protem.

· Forsyth.

Appendi.l~.

[Oct.

FIFTY-THIRD DIS'rRICT. .JOHN E.

ADA~ISON,

(Jounty.

]),;0.

Barry" do do do do do Lawrence.................... (10

••••••.••••••.•...•...•

do do do (10

129 148 367 383 514 517 99 269 278 284

•••••••.•.••••..•..•..•

do do Stolfe do

390 400 452 468 515 519

1). D. G. 1\1., Mfr. VERNON.

ll'a,Jrte of Lodge.

l\Ionett Purdy Barry Pythagoras Exeter Selignlan Mt. Vernon Rock Prairie Avilla Canopy Marionville Decatur Verona Red Oak Galena Crane

Location.

Monett. Purdy:. Washburn. Cassville. Exeter. Selignlan. Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. Bowers l\fills. Aurora. Marionville. Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak. Galena. Crane.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. •J. M. RITCHEY, D. D. G. M' NEOSHO. l

McDonald do

do do do Newton

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

108 173 466 533 538 175

Pineville PowelL Southwest Comfort Stella Newton

247 Neosho

do do

478 Racine 530 Ritchey

Randolph..... do do do do do do do

Pineville. Powell. Southwest City. H,ocky Comfort. Stella. Newtonia.

Neosho. :

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. v. ADAMS, D. D. G. M., HIGBEE. 30 Huntsville 44 Jacksonville 151 Milton; 161 Clifton· Hilt 18H 344 486 527

Morality l\loberly Cairo Higbee

Seneca. Ritchey.

Huntsville. Jacksonville. Firth. Clifton Ifill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. Highee.

1899.J

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KANSAS CITY)

Mo., October 17,

189~J.

To the ~~[ost n"o'l'8ldpJul ({rand Lodge q{ ,l~fiss()'llri, A. F. &. A. J.}[.:

Your Committee on Credentials ftaternally report that; at the present session of the Grand Lodge, there are 850 I.Jodges represented, with 20 Grand Officers enrolled, 14 Past Ctralld l\fasters, 9 Grand Representatives, 140 Past Masters, and 38 District Deputy Grand :Masters. [Those marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.]

Lodge. MISSOURI .••••••••.....••••••.••.••• No.

MERIDIAN ••·• ••••••...•.•.•••....••.

BEACON••••••••.•••..•••••......••.

3 4 5 '6 8 9

HOWARD .••..••••••.•••......•••...

UNIT'ED ••••.••...•.•....•.•...•••••

ARX •..•• ~ ••••••...•..........•.••... WILI.JIAMSBU,RG .••..••.•••••.....•

GEO. WASHINGTON

AGENCY TYRO

RISING SUN

. ~

. ..

OyRENE••••.••••••••..••..•.•.•.•••• WESTERN STAR.

10 12 13 14 15

MEMPHIS ••••••.••...•......••....••

R;epreserdative. Frank W. Holland, vV.IVL Gregory S. lVliller, S. \V. John H. Deems, tJ. 'V.* John J. Bogard, '~T. Iv!. John Sauer, Jr., S. W. Byron Chapbe, W. lVI:){' R. V. Bonbaln, 'V. lVI. J. Newton, S. W. Wm. H. West, J. W. ,1. Sam. LaB, W. lVI.* John Greenough, W. M.* W. L. Reynolds, Jr., S. ,V. W. L. LaBarge, J. W.. Wm. C. White, W. M. Geo. C. Loomis, W. ·1\L g,. W. Sutton, W. M. .A. vV. Craig, S. W. 1\[. H. DunCitD, \V. M. C. Smith, W. M. A. Thompson, W. 1\1:. F. Campbell, S. W. Clarkson,~T.

PAI.JMYltA ........•..••... ' ,. ....•. PARIS UNION

ST.

LO,tTIS............ . ..••••• " •••.

NAPRTAIJI •••..••....•.••.••••.•... EVERGREEN ••.•...••••••••.••••.••.

ST..

:JOHN.••••..•.•••.•.•... ,

vV.

W. Mallory, W. M. T.. Vaughn, W.. M. Max. Kautorwitz, S. W. John F. Bannon, W.M. S.C. Griswold, S. W . 2$ Fred. Bauchle, W. M. 30

i. R. Mabee, S. W.

288

[Oct. Lodge.

Representat'ive. No. 31 E. E. Truex, W. 1\1. Ralph Hughes, S.W. Joe C. Simmons, J. W.* H U.M PHREYS . 32 J. H. Olawson, W. M.* RALLS•.....•..••.•...••.....•......• 33 M. C. Biggs, W. M. TROy . 34 J. 'V. Powell, W. M. MERCER....•...........•..•...•..••• 35 J. E. Fuller, W. M. S. II. Allen, S. W. COO'PER .•••••.••.••.••.•••..••..•••• 36 M. E. Schmidt, W. M. CALLAO .•••••..••..••.••••.••••.•••• 38 vV. A. Mathis, W. M. DE,\rIT'l' •..••.......•.......••...•.• 39 J. E. Hicklin, W. M. T. W. Avery, S. W. ~IT. l\IORIAH . 40 Thos. H. vYhitehill, W. 1\1. Harry O. Berger, S. W. Wm.. A . Hoffman, tT. W. JEFFERSON •......••.....•...•....• 43 Jesse 'V. Henry, W. M.* J. 1.1. Thorpe, J. \V.* ,V ENTZVILLE••••..••••.••••......• 46 Geo. C. Lovell, W. M. 47 John W. Heist, W. M. FA''''ETTE ..•..••.••..••..........•.• W. W. Gray, J. W. I-IA YNESVILLE •••.•..• " . 49 John A. Eby, W. M. P. Wilhoit, S. W. XENIA •....•..•..•........... · . 50 Fred. Wooldridge, J. W. LIVINGS1'ON . 51 Andrew Blocher, W. M. Wi\K.ANDA •••••••••.••••••.•.•..•• 52 J. E. Deatherage, S. W. 53 .A.. F. Walruff, J. W.7~ \'T E'3TON •••••••••..•••••.•...••..••.• 54 E. Schoor, W. M. INDEX •••••••••.••.••..••..•.•.•• ' .• ,55 E. Y. Ginn, J. W. ARROW ROCK .••.•....•....•.••..• 58 W. T. McCutchan, W. M:~: MONTICELIJO •••...•.•.••••.••• CENTRALIA ••••••.•...••....•.••.•. 59 John vV. Bryson, S. W. NEW BLOOMFIELD ..•...•••.. 60 JohnO. Cave, W. M. VINCIL •.•••..••.•••.•...•...••.•..•. 62 D. B. Adams, W. M. CAMBRIDGE.••••••••...•...••...••. 63 W. R. Rhoades,J. W. MONROE •••••••••....•....•.•..•.•• 64 R..Asbury, J. vV.* P ATrONSJ3URG . 65 T. H. Beggs, W. M. GRANT CITy . 66 Samuel Simmons, M. ROCHEPORT .•••••••••..••.•.••...•. 67 James M. McKee, S. W. SULLIVAN•.••••••••.•...••.· . 69 ~J. S. Fitzwater, W. M. ARMSTRONG ••.••••••..•••.....••.••. 70 A. M. Shears, S. W. SA,,.ANN .~H••••••••••••••••••••••••• 71 P. F. Limerick, W.. M. W. G. Cooper, S.. W. D. J. McLean, J. W. J1::::UREKA •••••••••..••••••••••.••••• 73 Geo. W. Ruckel', W.M. {..lIBERTY

•••

o •••

"T.

Append~·x.

1899.J Lodge.

WARREN •••••••••••••••••••••.••.•• No. INDEPENDENCE ••••••••••••••••••

ST.

JOSEPH ••.•••••••••••..•••.••• :.

POLAR STAR•••••••••.•••••••••• ~ •• CENTRAL ••••••••••••••••..••...•.•

LACLEDE

WEBSTER GROVES •••••••••..•••• BROOKFIELD

W.A.SHINGTON

PERSEVERANCE ••••••.•.•..••.•••

ST.

MARKS ••••••....•.•••..•••.•.•

BETHANY •••••.••••••••.•••••..••••

WEBSTER ••.••••••••..••••••.•.••.

MT.

VERNON•.••••••••....••.....•

BLOOMINGTON ••••••... .: ...•...••• HEROINE •••••••••••••••..••••.•.•••

KIRKSVILLE

GALLA.TIN ••.••••••••••••••••••••••• WILLIAMSVILLE••••••..••••••..•• STANBERRy

MARCUS

TRENTON

MAITLAND •••••••••••••••••••....•• PLATrSBURG

TWILIGHT ••.••••••••••••••••••••••• LADDONIA

V~A.ILI,IES

KlNGSTON

DESOTO

COMPASS

G. L. AP.-19.

,••••.•.•••.•

Representative. 74 H. H. Miller, W. M. 76 James M. Oallahan, W. M. E. M. Arnold, S. W. John L. Lobb, J. W. 78 F. W. Heyde, W. M. C. F. Meyer, S. W.* C. A.. Hubacher, J. W.* 79 Geo. T. Mathews, W. M.* ·81 Jeff. D. Ellis, W. M. 83 B. F. Harris, W. M. 84 Chas. W. Ferguson, W. M. 86 H. H. Pratt, W. M.* 87 E. M. Kimber, J. W. 92 Taylor Frier, W. M. T. B. Duncan, S. W. 93 F. A. Kage, W. M.. 97 J. H. Prentiss, W. M.. W. J. Nally, S. W. James W. Dunkeson, J. W.* 98 J~ S. Hope, W. M. 99 John F. Marbutt, J. W. 102 Geo. F. Brewington, J. W. 104 Chas. A. Eyles, W. M. C. M. Carter, S. W.* Gus. Spangler, J. W. 105 F. M. Johnson, W. M. 106 J. W. Alexander, W. M.* 107 V. v. In~, S. W. 109 S.. W. Hathaway, W. M. 110 F. R. Newberry, W. M.* 111 W. H. McGrath, W.M.* 112 H. E. Hall, W. M. 113 C. C. Thompson, W. M. 114 Joseph Bauman, W. M. 115 L. W. McCoy, S. W. 117 A.. L. Ross, W. M. 118 George Armstrong, W. M. 119 S. S. J. Hardy, W. M. C. E. Pyle, S. W.* D. D. McLane, J. W. 120 J. P. Tucker, W. M. J.G. Hayes, S. W..

~89

Appendix.

290

[Oct.

Lodge.

Representative.

ERWIN •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• No.

121 Wm. Feuerborn, W. M. : J. M. Frederick, J. W. 126 J. D. Kessinger, W. M.* G. T. Burnham, S. W.* 127 W. T. Lunsford, W. M. 128 A. L. Hughes, W. M. C. W. Robertson, S. W. G. B. Jeffries, J. W:'* 129 Car.l W. Lehnhard, W. M. W. R. Breese, S. 'W. Sig. Solomon, J. W. 131 Cbas. W. Loomis, W. M. 132 W. M. Harlan, W. M. 133 Frank P. Ake, W. M. 134 H. A. Wieneke, W. M. 135 C. L. Waite, W. M. 136 John S. Fitzgerrell, S. W. IS7 E. M. Davis, J. W.* 139 C. L. Evans, W. M. Robert Montgomery, S. W.* 144 J. M. Allen, W. M. 146 G. L. Teter, W. M. 147 Wallace Boardman, W. M. 149 Robt. Hall, W. M. 150 E. Y. Kirkman, W. M. D. L. McDaniel, S. W.* A. E. Isaacson, J. W. 151 C. W. Grimes, W. M. 152 Joshua W. Vincent, W. M.* 153 Thos. B.Turnbaugh, W. M. 155 W. M. Girdner, W. M. 156 C. P. Haney, W. M. 157 John D. Dopf, W. M.* 158 James Archer, W. M.* 159 JOlln H. Santee, W. M.* 162 John K. White, W. M. 163 Edgar L. Schleiffarth, W. M. D. A. Jamison, S. W.* John H. Wankelman, J. W. 168 M. F. Wright, W. M. 169 A. L. Perrin, W .. M. C. V. Hull, S. W.* A. ,S. Herndon, J.W.*

SEAMAN••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ATHENS ••..•••••.••.•.••.•.••.••••. LORRAINE••••.•.•••..•••••.••.•••••

MONETT••••..•••••••••..••••••••••••

POTOSI ••••••••••••••••.••..••••.•.••• FARMINGTON ••••.•.••••••••.••••• STAR OF THE WEST..•••.••.•..••

PLEASANT MOUNT••••••.••.••••• BRAYMER••••••••••••••••••••••••••

PH<ENIX

DELPHIAN••••••••••.••••••••••••••. OREGON•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MODERN •••.•••.••.•••••••••••.••••

MCGEE ...............•....•........ CASS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.• LEXINGTON ••••••••••••••••••••••• BIRMING •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MILTON

LINN CREEK•••••••••••••••••••••••

BLOOMFIELD

SPRINGHILL

ASHLA.ND ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NORTHSTAR •••••••••..••••••••••• MOUNTAIN GROV~

GREEN CITY••••••••••••••••••••••• WHITESVILLE •••••••••••••••••••.•

OCCIDENT.A.:r., •••••••••••••••••••••••

COLONy

CAMDEN POINT •••••••••••••••••••

1899.J

Appendix. Lodge.

BENEVOLENCE ..••.••••.••.•.•••.• No. 170 HARTFORD •••..••••••...•..•..••.. CENSER ••••••••••..••.••.•••••..•... STURGEON ••• •••••••••••••••. ...••••

TEXAS............................... PRIDE OF THE WEST............ DES MOINES.......... •.••••••.••• NOVELTY.. ••••••••••••••••• ••••••••

~91

Representative. Geo. A.. Culling, W. M.*

171 'V. H. Yates, S. W. 172 Jas. L. Tibbs, W. M. 174 A. R. McComas, W. M.

J. W. Hulett, S. W.* 177 John W. House, W. M. 179 C. B. Nicholson, W. M. 180 I. J. Wilson, W. M.* 181 M. H. McCall, W. M.

H. T. Batts, J. W.* PILOT KNOB..... CALIFORNIA........................

182 H. L. W. Reid, W. M. 183 John W. Moore, W. M.

J. W. Hunter, S. W. HANNIBAL.......................... ZEREDATHA.. ...•. •.

188 D. H. Roderick, S. \V. 189 F. C. Stannard, W. M.

W. H. Utz, S. W. PUTNAM

WELLSVILLE•••••• ,................ BOLIVAR ••.••••.••.•. '.............. CARTH.A.GE......................... WESTVILLE. ••••••.•.••••••••••• •.•

BRUMLEy........................... ROWLEy............................ TRILUMINA •.••.••••.••••.

.o........

SOMERSET •••.••.•• •..•..••• ••.•...

CLAy................................ SALISBURy............... ••••.•••.

POPLAR BLU;FF•••.•••••.••••••••.

U NIONVIL,LE.•..• '. .••••••••••••...•

190 E. M. Strauser, W. M.* 194 Peter Arnold, W. M.* 195 J. C. Weaver, W. M.

197 M. F. Viernow, W. M. (l.B. Hussey, S.. W. 202 James T. Robinson, W. M. 203 Geo. D. Sullivan, W.M.* 204 J. E. Coons, J. W.* 205 J. W. Carter, \\T.M. R. E. L. Smith, S. W.* John J. Dawes, J. W.* 20,6 'Thomas Draper, W. M. 207 ,R. H. King, W. M. 208 G. A. Hall, W. M. J. D. Brummall, S. W.* L. Don Brummall, J. W. ClIas. F.Orchard, W. M.* Valentine, W. M.

B.Hart, S. W. HICKORY HILL

. ROLLA ••••••••••••••••••••'•••••.•.•.

'FOBEST OIT:t' ••••••••••'...... ••.•. HALE ••••••••••••••••••..•.•.••• ~ ..•

BAltBEEl. •••••

••••••••.••

QOOD HOPE:.

~ ••••••••••••

.ALBERT PIKE.....................

Bond, W. M.

E. French,·W. M.* Bullock, W. M. L. O'Dell, W. Y. 217 C. A. Asche, W. M. Qr~orgeG. Bowerse'x, J. W. 219 ..T. Lee Porter, W. M. John R. Loosen, S. W. Wm.B. Thayer, J. W.

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220 C. A. Bonesteel, W. M. E. A. Krauthoff, S. W. M. H.De Vault. 221 W. J. Roberts, M. W. Ed. Henderson, S. W. 222 H. S. Smith, W. M. 224 Geo. F. Rogers, W. M. Clayton Tiffin, S W.* 225 Sam'l T. Jeffries, W. M. 227 A. H. Love, W. M.* 228 Dan'l T. Wainwright, W. M. J. L. Fields, S. W.* 232 F. M. Kern, W. M. G. M. Ribelin, S. W. M. Gormley, J. W. 233 Joseph Claybrook, W. M. 235 Finley McClure, W. M.* 236 F. A. Sampson, W. M.* 237 Joseph D.Sears, W. M. 238 C. L. Henman, W. M. 239 D. fI. McKenzie, W. M. 241 Robert W. Schmoldt, S. W. 243 John B. Schmidt, W. M.* R. H. Myers, J. W. 244 G. A. Ross, W. M. H. E. Smith, S. W. 245 Ge'o. J. Taylor, W. M.* 246 W. C. Nelson, W. M. 247 R. G. Weisell, W. M.. 249 J. M.Good:rich, W. M.* 251 J. W. P(lXves, S. W. 254 A. L.. McAnally, W. M. E. D. Kipp, J. W. 255 J. F. Norman, J. W. 258 D. M. Foster, S. W. 259 Wm. L.O'tump, W. M. 261 A. H.KaIlmeYer, W. M.*

MYSTIC TIE... .••.•.. ...••• ........• LABELLE ••••••.•• ~.................

HAMILTON...... ••...•••••.•••.••• SALEM •••••••••...•••.•.•••••••.••••

CyPRESS ••••..•••••...•.• ~.......... SHELBINA •••••••••••..•..•••••...••

POLO..................................

BUCKLIN •••••.•••....••.•••.•••••..

WEATHERBy.......

SEDALIA.............................

PLATA............................

RUSHVILLE

'... •.•••••••.••.••

HOPEWELL.......... PALESTINE....... ••••••. •••••••••••

KEySTONE.................. •••.•. . •. MIDDLE FABIUS .•. •.•. •••..••••• KNOB NOSTER.....................

MONTGOMERY

OITY..............

NEOSHO .••..•••....•••••..••...•.•.•

CARRO'LL .•..••......

HOPE................................. BUTLER.............................. ALTON.............................. RAVANNA.. •••••• •••• ••••• ••••••••••

LODGEQ;F LOVE......... •••••••.••

FLORENOE ...................•...... HOLDEN •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

262 T. 13. Harmon,. S. W..

A. E. Mayhew,. J. W. SUMMIT ... ~ ....

t......................

CoRINTHIAN ••••••• ". •••. S,OeIA.L

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268 Wm. R.Nola.nd; W. M. 265 J.D. D,tlI11op, S. W. 266 M. M... Driedman, W. M.

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Repre8entative. N o. 267 John L.. 'Bowman, W. M. A. C. HaumueIler, S. W. LODGE OF TRUTH••••• "......... 268 H. H. Abbott, W. M. L. M. Thompson, S. W. ROOK PRAIRIE.................... 269 W. G. Heagerty, J. W. NEW SALEM......................... 270 Beverly Dewey, W. M. SOLOMON. . .. ... 271 Chas. J. Wright, J. W. GRANITE........... 272 W. S. Epperson, W. M. J. C. Parmerlee, S. W. ST. CLAIR ~. 273 Geo. H. Daniel, W. M. COLD SPRING..................... 274 S. H. Elliott, W. M. TRANQUILITy........ 275 B. B. Davis, W.. M. GRAND RIVER. '.................. 276 F. E. Bybee, W. M. T. D. Ryan, S. W. WM. D. MUIR •••..•••.••• 277 A.. P. Franse, W. M. LODGE OF PEACE................. 280 J. A. Little, W. M. F. W. Sweeney, S. W. FENTON............................. 281 G. Siegers, W. M.* COSMOS............................... 282 E. A. Sapper, W. M. John Herzog, S. W. STOOKTON......................... 283 C. R. Ohurch, W. M. R. L. Hartley, J. W. EARL................................. 285 H. K. Ellis, S. W. ORAFT..... . 287 E. J. Goodrich, W. M. HERMITAGE....... 288 Peter Solberg,'V. M.* FAIRMOUNT•••••••••••••••.," •. , .. 290 M. L. Kurtz, W. M.* EDINA.............................. 291 J . M. Hardman, W. M. M. G. Biggerstaff, S. w.* LA.MA.R ••••••• 2'9'2 John Thrailkill, W. M.. SAROOXIE............ •.•. •...• •••.•• 293 George W. Wood, W. M. MONITEAU'..... ••••••••• •..•••••••• 295 M. A.. Inglish, W. M.. T.PLE............................... 299 Thos. A. A. Milburn, W. M.. Robert R. Kreeger, S. W. Sam'l L. Hocker, J. W. D'C)BIO••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Miller, S. W. Hayworth, W. M.. WiEEri':e HALL..•......~ . White, S. W. LIcm"@.REE,K.•••.•...•............. Steve:qs, J. W. ()S1A.GE, •••••••• ~ J. S.. Wonsey, W. M.. CLAltENOE ~i . !fEW LoNDON..................... 307 Geo. E. Mayhall, W. M.* John S. Wood, J. W. 308 Elmer Mann, W. M. G. W. Howell, S. W.* G. Y. Orenshaw, J. W.* AURORA

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Repre.sentative. Lodge. KEARNEY ....••.••.........•........ No.311 JamesH. Harmon, W. M. Joseph Rowell, S. W. CUBA........ 312 W. C. Doggett, J. W. KINGSVILLE•. e.................... 313 W. B. Wallace, J. W. JERUSALEM ,..... 315 T. N. Woodruff, W. M. RURAL.............................. 316 J. F. Wood, W. M. Thos. J. Thornhill, S. W.* Frank W. Thaxter, J. W. OSBORN •••••.••.•••..•.••.•••.••.••. 317 S. T. Blair, W. M.* J ON.ATH.AN 321 A. S. Owens, S. W. Peter Stapleton, J. W. HARDIN •.••••••••••..•.••.•••.....• 322 James J. Carter, W. M.* Joe Deery, S. W. CORNER STONE...... 323 Geo. A. Slatery, W. M. Henry L. Ermetinger, S. W. Wm. Bischert, J. W. McDoNALD........................ 324 Wm. C. Dunn, W. M. Arthur C. Warner, S. W. Wm. Southern, Jr., J. W. DOCKERy..... .•..••. ...••••••••••.• 325 L. B. Post, W. M. James I. Hamilton, J. W. LINN................................. 326 Geo. W. Tainter, S: W. MT. ZION............. ..•.......••.• 327 W. J. Zorn, W. M. C.AINSVILLE... ~ •••••••.•••••• u.... 328 J. D. McDaniel, W. M. KENNEDY... .•......... 329 J. S. Wood, W.:M. CHARITY..................... ..••.• 331 Ohas. F. Strop, W. M. Wm. S. Fowler, S. W. Lon Hardman, J. W.* CHILLICOTHE 333 Reuben Barney, Jr., W.. M. N. J. Swetlard, S. W.* BRECKENRIDGE................... 334 WalterO. Hart,W. M. L. P. Robin~on, J. W . JOPLIN.............................. 335 Herbert R. Wheeler, W. M. C. H.Hand, S. W. HALLSVILLE. •••••.•.•• •.•.•••••••• 336 W. H . Brink, W.. M. BLt.JE SPRtNGS•• ~... ••••••• ••••••• 337 John P . Maxwell, W. M..* Wm. Taylor, J. W. MyRTLE ,........ 338 To W. Oarpenter, S. W. FIDELITY .••.••..•••••.•••.••.'..... 339 T. N. Dt'luagan, W. M.* WESTPORT.~....................... 340 Joe Hopkins, W. ·M. Leslie Hopkins, S. W. W. H. Hawkins, J. W. CIRCLEt" ••.••.•••,.:•••• ,................ 342 Obas. Bedell, W. M.*

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AGRICOLA ••....••••••••••••..••...• No. MOBERLy............ •••••••• ..••••

FELLOWSHIP........................ ARLINGTON.........................

W ADESBURG........ •••• ••.•• ••••• POLLOCK•••••••••••••••.•..••••••• ~. TYRIAN.............................. FRIEND

BENTON............................. HEBRON............................. ADELPHI..... •••....••

ANCIENT LANDMARK...

Aux V ASSE....... .•••.•.•• NORTHWEST........................

GARRETT••••••.••• ,........ .•••.••. TUSCAN •••••.•.••...•.•.•••..•.•...•

HIRAM.............................. FRATERNAL HIGGINSVILLE ADAIR. •. ••• •.. . .• . . •. . . . . •. .. •. .• . ••

CRESCENT HILL................... WILLIAMSTOWN NONPARIEL......................... AMITY

KING HILL...... ANCIENT CRAFT................... W.A.RS,AW

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QuBmNCITY..................... IONIA•••••••,...........................

PYTHAGORAS

• •••• • ••••• •

AReANA••••••••••,..... ••••••••••••••

RAYTOWN

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CHRISTIAN •••••••••••• ~.. ••.• ••••

BEE HIVE.................

343 Frank M. Gray, W. M. 344 C. Adams, W. M.* 345 M. T. Balsley, W. M. T. W. Osterloh, S. W. 346 F. S. Huckins, W. M.* 348 w. A. Wade, W. M.* 349 John C. Schnelle, W. M. 350 E. E. Maupin, W. M. 352 John S. Taylor, S. W. 353 Edward Gay Martin, W. M. 354 Wm. M. Treloar, W. l\tI.* K. M. Dean, S. W. 35,5 J. S. Hall, W. M.* W. T. Cook, S. W. 356 A. W. Barnes, W. M. 357 Jno. B. Harris, W. M.* 358 J. F. Schoenecke, W. M. O. H. Ooe, S. W.* 359 T. G. Killingsworth, W. M. 360 C. A. Thompson, W. M. 362 O. W.; Martin, W. M.* 363 Richard Smith, W. M.* W. E. Smith, J. W. 364 Tho8. A. Walker, W. M.* 366 W. 1\'1. Novinger, W. M. 368 J. T. Elkins, W. M. 370 M. Doran, W. 1\'1. 372 J. A. Adams, W. M. 373' Wm.. Harvey, W. M. 376 T. Z. Mays, S. W .. 377 John Preston, W. M. 378 James R. Jones, W. M. 380 J. O. Coffey,W. M. 381 J. H. Stiifier,W. M.* 383 Wm. A. Wear, W. M. 3,89' :g.F. Pile, W. M.* 391 R. D. Hussey, W. M. W1' H. Brown, S. W. :1;. N. Greene, Jr., J. W. 392 W. A. WarreD, W. M. F. M. Frick, S. W. 393 Frank Clark, Woo M. G. B. Crowley, S. W.

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296 Lodge. PIKE •••••••••••.••••.•••....•....•.. No. ROSENDALE ..••..•..•••.••.•.•.••• CHARLESTON •.•• "............... MONTROSE•••••.•.••..•..••••• ,.. •• . IBERIA..............................

ApPLETON CITy.................. VALLEy........ ••.••.•...•....•.• HUNNEWELL •...•..•.............. CACHE...............................

WHITE WATER

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ITASKA,

GATE OF THE TEMPLE.......... GALT

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SAMARITAN ROTHVILLE. ••..•. .. •. .

.•. •..•.•

GLENWOOD..... . ...•..

.. . .. .

PITTSVILLE........................ WINONA............................. LAFAyETTE.........................

EXCELSIOR

A.NCHOR

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WEST GATE........................

BOIS D'ARC....................... BELTON ••••••••••••.•••.••...•.....• RAYMORE

BARNESVILLE

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JONESBURG...... •••.••••• •••••• •••

LAMBSKIN........................... SANTA

PLEASANT HOPE................. NODAWAY......................... MINERAL................ .••.•.•.... GOLDEN..............................

MT. HOPE............................ RACINE

;

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399 404 407 408 410 412 413 415 416 417 420 422 423 424 426 427 428 430 437

441 443 445

449 450 451 455 457 460 462 467 470 471 475 476 478

Represencative. H. E. Lewis,J. W. J. D. Bennett, S. W. W. T. Marshall, W. M.* W. S. Winkler, W. M. Jas. Miller, S. W. Fred Lombor, W. M. A. Falcon, W. M.* Samuel Todd, W. M. Wm. H. Janes, W. M. J.M. Rempp, W. M. Geo. E. Kinder, J. W.* John H. Pohlman, W. M.* Leonard Wenzel, J. W. Bert S. Lee, W. M. W. H. Humphreys, W. M. James Frances, W. M. M. H. Washburn, ".,... M. E. McGoldrick, J. W. W. G. Shafer, S. W. J. T. Loyd, W. M. Wm. Wilson, W. M. James Corder, S. W. R. M. Webb, J. W. Richard B. Burns, W. M.* A.ndrew J. O'Reilly, J. W.* John N. Denny, W. M. R. B. McConnell, S. W. Frederick A. Wind, J.,W. Wm. Morton, W. M. T. T.. Garrett, W. M. W.N.Evans,. W.M:.* G. W. Sharp, J. W.* G. D. Johnson, W. M.* H. M. Lee Godfrey, W. M.* T. P. Rixey, W. M. Henry Harrington, W. M. T. A. Bailey, ·W. M. L. M. Piller, S. W.* James Todd, W. M.*" S. A. Minard, W. M. C. O. Hawkins, W. M. John W. McBurney, W. M.* A. R. Moorn, W. M. J as. Freeman, S. M.

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JEWEL.............................. MARCELINE..•...•. , .. .. ..... . .•... CLINTONVILLE..... .••••••••• .•.••

FAIRFAX .....• •........•

<.......

KIRKWOOD •••••••••••••••..

COLDWATER CAIRO .•••••••••••••••.•.••••• •.••••

IJAKEVILLE........................ VANDALIA •••••••••••••••••••.•••• VERNON •••••..••••• ,. •••••••••••.

JAMESON ••...•..•......•..•..•..••• BUCKNER •.•....•• ••••••••...•..••• PRAIRIE HOME........ . .. •.. •••••• PLATTE CITy.....................

LATHROP............................

SAXTON............................. VAN BUREN....................... SKIDMORE.......................... ORIENTAL •••••••••••... ••• •••••••••

CLIFTON HEIGHTS...............

GATEOITY........................ KIDDER............................. SPICKARDSVILLE

•••••••••

CUNNINGHAM ••••••••• •••••••• ... WAYNE •••••••••••••••••••• ~........

HIGBEE ••••••••••••••••••••••.••...

CONWAy...........................

NIA.NGUA........................... RITCHEY. ••••. •••••••••••• .•• ••••• C'OLUMBIA .. ••••••••.••••••••.•.•••• BLACKWELL

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INGOMAR DAWN •••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••

FRANKLIN ••...••... .•. ..•...•.•.. MANSFIELD......... .••••••••..•••• MEXICO ••'.... ••••• ••••••••••••••••••

Rep'resentative. 479 W. W. Ferguson, W. M. 480 John Holloway, W. M. 481 S. Jeff. Buster, W. M.* 482 W. E. Dawson, W. M. 483 G. S. Baird, W. M. 484 J. G. Hawken, W. M. 485 W. H. Lane, S. W. 486 J. W. Stigall, W. M. 489 G. R. Daugherty, S. W. 491 A.G. Webb, W. M. 493 J. H. Donovan, W. M. 500 C. W. Dunn, W. M. 501 Samuel W. Hilt, W. M. 503 T. B. Brosius, W. M. 504 Sid. Beery, W. M. 506 O. B. Sweat, W. M. N. E. Owens, S. W. C. M. Gilchrist, J. W. 508 w. D. Pyne, W. M.* 509 J. H. Gassaway, J. W. 511 Stratford Saunders, W. M. J. M. Hutt, S. w.* 518 F. W. Mallenbrock, W. l\rI. 520 John W. Ferguson, W. M.* 522 John H. Jewell, W. M.. Wm. T. Jamison, J. W. 523 Frank Shaw, W. M.* 524 J. W.. Wilson, Woo M. E. A. Cook, J. W.* 525 J. W. Hardy, W. M.* 526 O. C. Lucy, J. W. 52'7 Shelton Lessley,W. M.* 528 John M. Terry, W. M. 529 Wm. M. Puett, J. Woo 53'0 H.M. Ritchey, W. M. 534: Charles Mayer, S. W. 535 Francis Long, W. M. 536 C. C. Meacham, J. W. 53,9 H. Damerell, Woo M. H. H. Igan, S. Woo* 541 A.. H . Ellett, W. M..* 543 M. L. Hollenbeck, S. 'v. 544 F.R. Jesse, S. W. J. C. Wilkins, J. W.*

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Repre8entative. No.547 Leonard Thalman, W. M. J. T. Seiglor, S.W. CLINTON 548 Ja8. R. Ellison, W. M.* John I. Hinkle, S. w. C. H. Tietsort, J. W.* CARL JUNCTION.................. 549 A. Benson Clark, W. :M.* ROSE HILL............................ 550 J. Bachman Brown, W. M. PENDLETON.......... 551 Wm. O. Sullivan, W. M.* PRAIRIE..................... .••••.••• 556 Chas. D. Knight, W.:M. BLAIRSTOWN...... 557 L. B. McKean, W. M.* CLARKSDALE.............. 559 J. M. Becker, ,V. M. NELSON •••••••••••••••••••••.••••••• 560 B. E. Staphs, W. M. Lewis Richardson, S. W.* COWGILL •••.••••••. ..••••.••.•...• 561 John F. McNew, W. M. John C. Wright, S. W. John Michaels, J. W. YORK ••••••••••.••••••..••••••••••• 563 H. E. Colvin, W. M. W. A. Rawlings,S. W. J.A:~'!ESPORT •••••••••••••• <tI,j......... 564 Wm. M. Drummond, W. M. J. E. McBrayer, S. W. Lodge.

SOUTH GATE

GRA.ND LODGE OFFICERS.

E. F. Allen, Grand Master. C. H. Briggs, Deputy Grand Master. Campbell Wells, &rCJlnd Senior Warden. Joseph C. Finagin, (Jrand Junio". Warden. Samuel M. Kennard, G".and TreaS'Wf'e1·. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer. Rev. J.H. Miller, Grand Ohmplain. Rev. J. W. Robinson, Grand OhaJplain. John C. Yocum,. Grand Senior Deacon.

C. S. Glaspell, Grand Junior Deacon. Wm. Richardson, Grand Marshal.

H. H. Hohenschild, <kand Marshal. L. B. Valliant, GTand Sword Bearer. A .. Fisher, &rand SeniO'rSteward. Leslie Orear, Grand Junior Steward. A.. L. Ross, Grand Pur81.tivant. Rev. W. W. Boyd, <kand O'ratot. A • .8. Houston, Grand Orator. John W. Owens, Grand Tiler.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND MASTERS.

John D. Vineil, S't,.LO!Uis,. DorseyJamison,St.!.Jouis.. Thomas E. Garrett, St. Louis. ,John R. Parson, St. Loms. Joseph S. Browne, 'st.. JOBe'ph. Rufus E. Ande~n, Hannibal.

James W. Boyd, St. Joseph.

A. Y. Hotl,gA,. Je,fferson City.. A.· M. Dockery,Gallatin. C. O. Woods,. St.. LOUis. J. B. Thomas, Albany. F. J. Tygar.(JJ, B:atler. Robt. F • .8~even~qn) Kansas Oity. Noah Y. Qi'Van, Harrisonville.

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Wm. Richardson, Mississippi. A. Jamison, North Dakota. Robt. E. Collins, Arizona. W. F. Kuhn, Kansas. V. O. Saunders, South Oarolina. F. J. Tygard, Arkansas.. Seymour Hoyt, Nevada. Allan McDowell, Texas. Reuben Barney, Sr., Connecticut. John D. Vincil, Virginia. A. M. Hough, Alabama. Geo. E. MaYhall, Delaware. Isaac Y. Abraham, District of Columbia. Campbell Wells, Georgia. Dorse~T

John R. Parson, Idaho. A. Fisher, North Carolina. Samllel M. Kennard, Ireland. E. F. Allen, Maine. Howard Watson, Minnesota. Wm. .A. Hall, Montana. Alex. M. Dockery, New Hampshire.. J. W. Boyd, New Jersey. Noah M. Givan, New York. C. O. Woods, Quebec. Joseph S. Browne, South Dakota. Thos. E. Garrett, Scotland. R. E. Anderson, Wisconsin.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASri'ERS.

J. R. McLachlan, First District. J. J. Dillinger, Third District. o. W. Bolster, Fourth District. T. A. Deunn, Fifth District. J. E. Reese, Sixth District. 3. J. Denny, Seventh District. E. F. Hartzell, Eighth District. Z. T. M.artin, Tenth District. Reuben Barney, Sr., Eleventh District. C. C. Bigger, Twelfth District. S.JR.. Wood, Thirteenth District. Ge€).J1e~:M:~Y'h:all, Fourteenth District. D~W.~eJ!~, Fifbe·enlih District. BlOT. ·Mimt~er~ Sixterentb. District.

W• .R.Bai1mteer,Sevre~teentb Distriot. A. J.00):J::r;Lan, NineteentlJ. District. Van. :1'•• :Boor, Twentieth District.

D.M... ~Jllker1i<Yn, 'Fwenty..Pirst District. .A. . ,,;I.,.• ;Rioss·, Twenty-Third District.

P. P. Ellis, Twenty~Sixth DIstrict. Ohas. W. Meyer, Twenty~Seventh District. Chas. J. Walker, Twenty-Eighth District. J. T. S.hort, Thirtieth District. Howard Watson, Thirty-Third District. H. H. Hohenschild, Thirty-Fourth Dismct. W. B.Harrlson, Thirty~FifthDistrict. W. B. Dunnegan, Thirty-Ninth District. Seymour Hoyt. Fortieth District. R. L. Wardin, Forty-First District. Harmon Cline, Forty~Second District. T. G. Goldsmith, Forty~Third District. Root. Lamar, Forty~Fourth District. Cotton, Forty-Fifth District. .:ras. A. Boone, Forty-Eighth District. L. W. Ootton, Fiftieth District. Geo.E. Matthews, Fifty-First District. J011n E. Adamson, Fifty.Thi~d District•

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PAST MASTERS.

Name. Lodge. No. Wm: Gillespie Missouri... ....•....... 1 B. H. Gillespie............. Missouri... 1 W. D. Gillespie Missouri... •.. 1 Wm. H. Mayo Missouri...... 1 V. O. Saunders ..•.•••.... , Missouri.......•..............•.......... ,.............. •................... 1 Henry Hahn Meridian . 2 E. J. Gross Beacon ...•.... ..•...... .....• 3 Franklin P. Jones ...................• George Washington... 9 John Greenough........... George Washington .. ..•.. 9 Henry Lihou George Washington................. 9 C. M. Crouse Rising Sun.................. 13 Dan. Carpenter Rising Sun. .......•. 13 J.H. Clawson Humphreys 32 C. G. Newman Cooper. •...... 36 A. J. Eby -... Haynesville , 49 B. )1egill Wakanda 52 Robt. E. Maupin Pattonsburg................................. 65 J. L. Bennett Savannah .•..... .. 71 J. D. Barllhart Independence 76 W. A. Cunningham Independence 76 S. N. Kerr ' Independence............ 76 J. W. Farris........................ Laclede ~... .•..... 83 J. M. Hoskinson Washington............................................................... 87 Jas. M. Pitken Heroine 104 Isaac A. Levy Heroine 104 Jacob Waldauer Heroine , ,........................ 104 Geo. Tuggle Gallatin...... ...•.•.•....... 106 Chas. S. Glaspell Trenton 111 Roland Hughes........ Plattsburg......................... 113 C. W. Chastain Plattsburg 113 W. T. Noland Compass '" 120 J. W. Brink Compass 120 H. C. Nola::nd Compass......... .••....•. 120 F. F. W. Kre'nning Erwin 121 Berman Elsner Erwin 121 Geo. J. Berne '" .•.... Er\vin . ,. '.. 121 S. A. Chappell.......................... Monett ••.••.• .....•..... 129 A. F. Rentfrow ......•................. Modern 144 A. J. Ferrell Birming .....•. .. ..•..••.•.........•. 150 D. L. McDaniel....................... Birming .•....... ..••.•....•.•••... 150 Robt. E. Collins.... Occidental....................... .•. 163 Cyrus H. Jones Occidental........... 163 J. G. Howe.................. Censor ,.....• 172 u .•••••••••

:.. : :::~.::,::.::.~::::::::.::::.:.: . :::::~::.::: ~::::: ~~~

~~:1~d~:6;{:.·:::::::::::::: ::::::::: i:~:~~~·.·" ::::~ J. T. Marshall

F. S. HudSOJ1 B. J.Jones John C. L5"ons J., E. Vineil .T()hn M. Langsdale G. W. Whitcomb

Clay

,;u

Hale City Hale City•.......•.••...•......•.........••.•..•.•...•.•............•......• Good Hope........ .....• Albert Pike ~ ~..... '\.lbert Pike Ka.nsas City ow

207 216 216 218 219 219

220

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Appendix.

301

Name. Lodge.:N Thomas Morrow.... ..••..•... Kansas City 22 Geo. A. Poteet Kansas City 220 O. A. Lucas .. ..•.. •.....• . Kansas City......... ..•...... .•.. 220 Edward Wakefield Kansas Oity 220 W. J. Olark Hamilton 224 R. A. O'Neil Keystone 243 Warren H. Fox Keystone ~ 243 Jas. Horrocks Keystone 248 Geo. Milford Keystone. 243 Louis C. Hehl...........•.....•........• Keystone 243 Wm. H. Hahn ;.. Keystone 243 Thos. I. Burks•...... ~.................. Keystone 243 D. P. Stroup ~ Oarroll 249 Wm. Page Butler 254 Wm. 8essinghaus Aurora 267 Jas. T. Neville......................... Solomon 271 C. H. Zoll Granite 272 Simon Suss................. Cosmos 282 Chas. Meyers..... . Cosmos 282 Thomas Furlong........... ......•..... O·osmos 282 Abner Crannel1 ~ .....••......... Mound Oity 294 H. H. Geiman .............••.•.•~ Temple 299 D. P. Lewis Temple 299 I. P. Ryland Temple 299 A. M. Orow Temple 299 R. L. Wardin ,.. ~ Osage ~ 303 Joseph Bur:p.ett New Longon 307 Geo. E,. Mayhall NewLQndon 3·07 John N. Shouse Kearney ~ 311 H. Rowell Kes.rn·ey 311 W. H. Leavitt , Rural 316 O. S. Owsley Rural•...•.••..... '" ...••.............................•.........••...•.•.... 316 J. H. B'arr .............•............ f••••• Rural " 316 Be.I)j. Warner Rnral 316 Peter ·Sta.pleton... Jonathan 321 A.·S,. Owens Jonathan 821 J. H. Schweich Oorner-Stone 323 A. C.Robinson .•.....••........•...... Corner·Stone 323 D. W. Wallace.•.................•....• McDonald.., 324 H~(~.~~i~ •••••••••• •••••••• •••••• McDonald 324 rr1}~~~ ~.~Irlith McDonald ~ 324 LeW'is.(~. ~cOoy McDonald 824 G.O.S:uewal"t McDO'Ilald...••.•••••;, '" 324 B. P. Strode....•..•............•........•.. MC'Donald .••., 324 J. ,So Wallace..........•.•............... McI>on~d 824 E. iF. Hartzell ' Charity 831 R~uben Barney, Jr Ohillieotlil:e , 333 w. .A..~'S,k·elton..•· Joplin ~~ ~ 335 OlaudeS.GQ~s'ett Blue Springs, 337 B:t~.~~bu.rg westport.: 840 l)",e.·lIl1L.8qm:re Fellowship 345 J ..<C:~..i'$..ulkender.............. Fellow~bip·.... .••..•.•. 345 L.. ~0;~ray.............. North .west 358 J.1i[. ~reeke·nrid.ge Tuscan 860 i

[Oct. 1899.J

Appendix.

302 Name.

Lodge.

Chas. S. Moffett...... .. Tuscan C. W. Seeber Higginsville J. A. Vaughan Amity Jacob Crouse................... Rayto,vn H. C. Brooking Raytown Daniel Hussey Raytown Jas. M. Miller Montrose Carl H. Hoffmann Itaska A. F. Weeke Itaska Jacob Lampert Itaska L. Moller West Gate R. W. Powell......... Mt. Hope J. J. Denny Fairfax P. A. Shaw Kirkwood S. W. Hilt............ .......• . Buckner A. J. Colman Platte City G. W. Lilly Gate City F. E. Bower Gate City John B. Keith .•. Spickardsvi11e Perry Schooler. Spickardsville Shelton Lessley Higbee J os. Pollock '" Clintoll............. C. C. Jackson Rose Hill Ed. C. Carroll......... Rose Hill..... Wm. H. Hawken Rose Hill L. B. McKean BlairstOWll J. R. Oheshier...••. Cowgill... Sol. Alspatlgh......... Co'vgill.... J. H. Frame York W. F. Kuhn York

No. 360 364 373 S,91 391 391 408 420 420 420 445 476 483 '" 484 501 504 522 522 524 ~. 524 527 . 548 550 ..•..• ..• 550 550 557 .•...•.••..... 561 .........•• ..•• 561 563 563 '0

.•....

Fraternally sUPl!Jlitted, DAVID W. WALLAOE, Chairman. W. J.;EPPERSON, WlLLARD B. DUNNEGAN,

WH.

SESSINGH~US,

Committee.

INDEX. A Annual Meeting 3 " " Openjng ~ 4 97 " " Olosing " Address of GrandMaster " 7-33 " " Committee on, appointed 7 "" "Report of 48 Allen, E. F., Biographical Sketch of 103, 104 36 Appeals " Reports of Committee on 64-70, 83-85,90 Accounts, Committee Oll, Appointed 57 Report of Committeeon 53--55 " Addresses of Grand Secretaries App. 158, 159 Ap,nouncements 35 Appointments 9, 10,16,17,24,96,98 Annual Ele,ction " 87 Annual Communication 1900, Time of 102 Amendmente to By~Laws intpCl)lduced 41, 55, 56, 88, 89 " proposed and laid over 101, 102 ., to Constitution intDCl),du:ced , 5,6,,£)9 .B:.f,l\'~Qll~O,U~W •••••••••••••••••••••••,••••' ••• ••• •••• •••• •• .10,0 0

•••••••••

B Bla,nks ,. ... ....... .. .... . 35 !3qa,rd of Directors of "Home," Report of President and O,meers ~ App. 181-101 S!0'8~r<lS of Relief, Reports of ~ 86, 87 " Report of Committee on 91 " Amendment to change law of 56, 102 " r ••••••••

304

index.

[Oct.

Bonds Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer Bequests, Form of Boyd, Rev. 'V. "W., Grand Orator, Oration of

9 24, 73 42-47

o Cass Lodge, No. 147 63, 92 Canton Property 21 4 Credentials, Oommittee Appointed " "Report of 4; App. 287-302 Charity, Report of Committee .. : 75 Charters Granted, 1899 63 " Issued, 1898 9, 34 " Arrested 12, 35 " Duplicate 12, 35 · 35 " Surrendered 70, 71 Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee on Centennial Anniversary death of Geo. Washingtoll .. ~31, 74, 78, 93 " .. C Committee, report on 74 16, 36 Corner-Stones ..............................•....... : .; 36 Craft, Financial State of Committees, Special, Appointed 10, 57, 73, 83 " Standing, Appointed 57 "Chairmen of 96 " 41 Correspondence, Report on, Presented

Commissions issued

App. 1-157

t ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

16, 17, 24, 34

D Decisions of Grand Master Dispensations, Special, Granted " Lodges Under " Refused

26-29 11, 14, 34 14, 34, 63 11, 14

18gB.] .

Index.

305

D. D. Gralld Masters, Report of COlnlllittee 011. ••••.•••.••••.•• 72 " " "Reports of 60; App. 227-263 " " "Vacancies Filled 9 " " "List of Appointed 98 " " "Paper presented affecting' appointment of 59 " "Lecturers, List of 99 Districts and District Deputy Grand Masters..App. 267-286 Deaths, List of 8, 78-83; App. 164-168 Dead Lodges, List of App. 220-226 Dedicatioll of Halls 36 I)eeds of Transfer ~ 18 12, 36, 70, 89 Delinquent Lodges Defunct Lodges 12," 35 Directors of Home, Elected 60 District Deputy Gralld Masters Appointed 9, 98 Duplicate Charters 12, 35

·E Exenlplification of Work Election of Grand Officers " "Subordinate Officers Expulsions Reported

58, 74 10, 87 11 , App. 177

F Financial Standing of Grand Lodge ~ 36 " Tables App. 206-219 F():I:eig;n Correspondellce, Report on,PreseIlted 41

" Relations Fraternal Dead G. L. Ap•..-20.

App. 1-157 24 8, 78-83

306

[Oct.

Index.

G Grand Lodge Opened 4 " Olosed 路 97 " " '" Oonstitution, Amendluents to 56, 59 " " J\!Iembership 37 " " Dues 13, 30, 36 " " Funds 36, 37, 100 18~22 " " Property " " By-Laws 41, 55, 56, 58, 88, 89 " " Returns 13, 36 " " Register. ........... ..... . 29, 37, 93 " "Incorporation Committee appointed 83 " Representatives Appointed 24 near other Grand Lodges, List " " of 24; App. 160, 161 Grand Representatives from other Grand Lodges, near Grand Lodge of Missouri, List of 24; App. 162, 163 Grand Lodge Representatives Present App. 299 35 " " Proceedings 7-33 Grand Master, Address of " " " Report on . 48 "Decisions of 26-29 " " "Recommendations of 10, 22, 23, 24, 26 25 Grand Lodge of Kans~s, visit to " " " visit of officers of . 4-7 Grand Secretary, Report of 34-37 " " Bond of ,. 9 " " Recapitulation of App. 266 " " Statement of App. 192-219 " " Supplemental Report of 100 App. 158, 159 " Secretaries, List of Grand Treasurer, Report of .. 38-40 " "Bond of ' 9 " Lecturer" Report of 49-53 " Officers, Election of "" u~n H'l'n""" 10, 87 u

'I " " 't

1899J

Index.

Grand Officers Installed (1898) " " " 1899 " " Appointed Glenwood Lodge, No. 427

ftiJ07 n

9 95, 96 96

••••••••

•••••

59, 93

H "Home," Masonic, Mention of, by GraIld Master 23 " "Report on 33; App. 181-191 " " Directors Chosen ~ 60 " " Visiting Committee Appointed 57 " " " "Report of 76 " Special Committee on 57, 63, 77 " Historical Committee, Report of 61

I Instruction, Lodges of Installation ~ Introduction·of Officers, Grand Lodge Kansas

14, 48 9, 95, 96

4-7

J Jurisprudence, Report of Committee on Jamesport Lodge, No. 564

88-90, 92 93

K Kans:asGrand Lodge, visit to " " "visit of Officers of Kingsville .Lodge, No.3IB

4-7 59, 93

L L:eave of Absence Granted

Laying Corner-Stones LiIl~Lodge, No. 326

16, 36 22, 59,93

308

]r{ulex.

[Oct.

Loqges of rn:struction 14,48 " Under Dispensation 11, 34 " Consolidated 35 49~53 Lecturer, Grand, Report of Lodges, Under Dispensation, Report of Conllllittee on .... B3 " Chartered, Report of Committee on 70,71 " According to Districts App. 267-286 " New, Ohartered 9, 34, 101 " Dead, List of App. 220-226 " Removal of 11, 36 Louisville Lodge, No. 428 21, 89

M Melnbership Grand Lodge 37 Masters,D. D. G., List of 98 Matters referred to Grand Master-Report on: .. 12, 13, 18,22 "Masonic Home of Missouri" 23, 33, 36, 60, 76 " ,~ " Report of President AJ]p. 181 " " " Report of Supt 路 Apt)路 185 " " " Report of Secretary App. 188 " " " Report of rrreasurer . .App. 189 " " " Account 36 " " " List of New Members App.186 " " " Directors Chosell 60 " " " Report of Visiting Committee on 76 Report of Special Commit" " " tee on 63, 77

Memorials " Tablets Mexican Masonry Mitchell Monument, Report on Mosaic Lodge, No. 351

58,59,62,63 105-115 31, 60, 61 94 59, 71

Index.

1899.J

309

N New Lodges Non-Payment of Dues " "Suspensiolls for Non-Reporting Lodges New I-Iope Lodge, No. 199

9, 34,102 30 App. 169-176 12, 36, 70,89 59, 93

o 57

Obituaries, Committee on, Appointed " Report of COIDlnittee on........ . Official Acts of Grand Master " Bonds Officers, Grand, Present " "Elected " H Installed " "Appointed < Officers, Past GraIlc1, in Attendance ,~ " " i n the Past, List of " " "Biographical Sketcll of Outstanding Dues : Opening Prayer Oration by GrandOrator

78--83 7-33 9 3; App. 298 87 95, 96 96 App. 298, 299 Jlpp. 264,265

103 30 ~ 4 42-47

p Pay Roll, Committee on, Appointed "" " Report of Past Grand Officers in the Past, List of " " " in Att'elldance ,~ Masters Present, List of " " of other jurisdictions ,. Physical Qualifications, Decisions on Printing Proceedings Portrait Past Grand Master E. F. Allen Pollock Lodgevs. Unionville Mount Lodge, No. 134 .&.V\,N·"",·'-N

77 n

ripp. 264, 265 App. 298, 299 App. 300-302 25

••••

~8 ~

35 Frontispiece ; 13, 71 59,71

index.

310

[Oct.

R Re-Ballotillg

Report " " "

of Grand Secretary "Grand Treasurer "Grand Lecturer "Historical COlnlnittee

34-37 38-40

49-53 61 "President and Directors of "Home" App. 181-191 "COffilnittee on' Grand Master's Address 48

" " ,'" ""

" "

" ~t\.rrested Charters " Appeals and Grievances

"" "" "" ""

" " " "

"" "" "" ""

" " " "

"" ""

64-70,

83-85, 90 Charity 75 Chartered Lodges 70, 71 Lodges under Dispensation 63 Ways and Means 92-94

ACCOllnts 53-55 Jurisprudence 88-90, 92 D. D. G. M. Reports 72 Credentials 4; App. 287-302 " " Obitllaries 78-83 " " Pay Roll 77 " " Masonic I-Iome (Visiting) 76 " " Mexican l\rlasonry 60, 61 " " Masonic Home 63, 77 Correspondence ~ 41; App.1-157 D. D. G. Masters 60; App. 227-263

"" Report on Reports of Representatives, List of Grand, near other Grand Lodges 24; App. 160, 161 Representatives, List of Grand, near Grand Lodge of Missouri. 24; App. 162, 163 Representatives in Attendance App. 287-298 Relief, St. Louis Board of, Report of 86 " 87 " Kansas City" " 87 " Springfield'" Cl •••••••••• , ; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 87 " St. Joseph"

1899.J

Index.

311

Resolutions 47, 60, 62, 70, 73, 76, 83, 96 Recapitulation, Grand Secretar~y App. 266 Reinstatements App. 177-180 Removals 11, 36 24; App. 160-163 Representatives, Grand, Appointed Recommendations of Grand Master 10, 22,23,24,26 Ready, Thos. 0 60, 93

S Special COffiluittees Appointed 10, 57, 73, 83 " Dispensations 11, 14, 34 11 " Elections Perlnitted Secret Work 58,74 Sessioll of 1900 102 State of the Craft, Finallcial. 36 Standing Comulittees 57 Secretaries, Grand, List of App. 158, 159 Surrendered Charters 35 Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues App.. 169-176 Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct App. 176 State Lodges ofInstruction 14, 48 Supplemental Financial Report of Grand Secretary 100 89 Subjects referred to Grand Master

T Tabular Statelnents App. 192-219 Transp,ortation of Representatives 35 " Committee 011, Appointed 96 Thanks to Grand Orator 47 " "Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City 73 "Railroads and Hotels 96 "

u Unionville Lodge'V8. Pollock Lodge

13, 71

312

l'lLdex.

y Visitillg 00111Inittee-1!lasonic Horne-Report of \Tisit to Grand Lodge of Kansas " frolll Officers of Gralld Lodge of I{ansas

76 25

4-7

w W ark Exenlplifi~d 58, 74 vVays and Means, Report of Conlmittee on 92-94 \\Tashington, George-Celltenllial Anniversary of death of 31, 74, 78,93 \Villialnsville Lodge-Change of Name 58, 71